The ChamberLink
July 30, 2021
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Work ON your Business,
Not just in it!
The UGA SBDC at Kennesaw State University offers educational webinars for small business owners and key employees on a variety of topics. The sessions are an economical and convenient way to learn new skills and educate your employees. Check out all of our available training programs on our Facebook Events.
Upcoming Webinars
Instagram 101
for Small Business
Monday, August 9th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
In today's increasingly digital world, your company's social media presence is key to effectively communicating with your target market and beyond. In this Instagram 101 webinar, Imagine Media Consulting will help you decrease the clutter, increase the effectiveness, and give you actionable tools to enhance your social media presence. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how Instagram and the Social Media world works, how to capture your audience's attention, and recommended tips and tools to manage all of the moving parts.
Financial Alternatives to Start or Grow Your Business
Wednesday, August 18th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
This webinar discusses traditional and non-traditional financing options to finance a start-up or growing business. Presenter Antonio Barrios of the UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University explains different financing options, such as bank loans, SBA guaranteed loans, non-bank lenders, private investors and the myths and realities of grant funding, and how to pick the right financing options.
Empowering E-Commerce:
A Shopify Case Study
Monday, August 23rd
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
Join us along with Laura Thompson, founder of Helium, and the owners of 3 Porch Farm, Mandy and Steve O’Shea, as we discuss how Shopify helped power the farm’s digital operations during the pandemic and set the stage for future growth. 3 Porch Farm is a flower farm that is based in Comer, just outside of Athens. Helium worked with them to redevelop their website and ecommerce processes using Shopify.
This is great opportunity to learn from a small business who moved to ecommerce, how they did it, what worked and what didn't and what you need to know.
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To be the premier comprehensive resource for the Cherokee County business community. |
To promote business and the community while expanding the economy and enhancing the quality of life. |
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP CHEROKEE?
As strong leadership is a prime ingredient in the continuing development of any community, the Chamber's Leadership Cherokee program educates existing and emerging leaders. If Cherokee County is to achieve its potential, people must be aware of the social, economic, educational and governmental needs of the community. Participants profit from getting to know each other and from the formal and informal exchange of ideas and experiences. They gain knowledge from the overall program on many subjects, thus preparing them for a more active leadership role in the community. Over the nine-month long program, Leadership Cherokee participants are required to attend an orientation, a retreat, eight class sessions and a graduation ceremony. Commitment to 100% attendance is required of each participant. Founded in 1987, Leadership Cherokee includes over 650 Alumni.
HOW IS ONE ACCEPTED INTO LEADERSHIP CHEROKEE?
An individual may nominate themselves or may be nominated by a firm, an organization, or individual. Following the nomination period, August 1 - October 1, nominees will be asked to complete a detailed application to be submitted to the Chamber office by a specified date. Based upon the number of applications received, the Chamber will determine the number of candidates who will receive an interview. Interviews will be conducted by a panel of Chamber volunteers and Leadership Cherokee Alumni who will select the incoming class.
Nomination Form will be available
for download on 8/1.
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Join us for an hour of fast paced networking with fellow business leaders as well as the Chamber Board Chair, Adam Smith, and Chamber President & CEO, Pam Carnes! Before the hour ends, you will have a chance to share about your business or organization for all to hear!
Don't forget to bring promotional items from your business for the share table!
PRESENTED BY:
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Tuesday, August 3rd
10:00 - 11:00 AM
COST:
$5 for Members / $10 for Future Members
LOCATION:
Chamber Board Room
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton
Advance registration is appreciated but not required.
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
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Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast Meetings
are returning to the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center,
August – December, 2021.
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Thursday, August 5th
6:30 - 7:30 AM
Registration & Pre-Event Networking
7:00 AM
Ballroom Opens & Buffet Breakfast Available
7:30 AM
Buffet Closes & Program Begins
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Post-Event Networking
SPONSORED BY:
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PROGRAM:
"Canton's Roadmap for Success"
The City's strategic plan for growth, development,
and operations for the next 15 years.
PRESENTED BY:
Mayor Bill Grant, City of Canton
Billy Peppers, Canton City Manager
LOCATION:
Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center
located in the
Cherokee County Administration Building
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton
COST:
Chamber Member Pay in Advance Registration: $17
Chamber Member On-Site Registration: $22
Future Members: $30
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You may register by clicking below, by emailing
or calling our office at 770-345-0400.
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If you do not have a GMC standing reservation, you must register by 3 PM on the Tuesday prior to the event to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing. Attendees without advance reservations will be invoiced following the event, as there will be no on-site payments.
Chamber Member attendees may donate up to two door prizes per company.
Be sure to include your business card on the give away items!
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Chamber Member attendees may donate up to two door prizes per company. Be sure to include your business card on the give away items! |
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Join us for an hour of lunch & networking with fellow business leaders and your Chamber President & CEO, Pam Carnes!
This members-only networking opportunity will allow you to enjoy food from a Chamber Member restaurant while enjoying the company of fellow Chamber Members!
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LOCATION:
Chamber Terrace Level
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton
COST:
$20 (includes lunch)
Reservations are required, & space is limited.
Refunds are not provided for this event.
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Tuesday, August 10th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
SPONSORED BY:
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The lunch will include your choice of meal and a bottled water. |
Deadline to register: Noon on Monday, 8/9. |
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Thursday, August 19th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
SPONSORED BY:
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The lunch will include your choice of meal and a bottled water. |
Deadline to register: Noon on Wednesday, 8/18. |
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Meet & Eat registration is open to all Chamber Members.
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
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Monday, August 16th
8:30 AM registration
10:00 AM shotgun start
LOCATION:
Woodmont Golf and Country Club
3105 Gaddis Road, Canton
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Want to get involved in this year's tournament?
Your options are:
Purchase a foursome golf team for $700!
Each purchased team includes: greens fees, boxed lunch and dinner. Mulligans will be offered on-site, or you may purchase them in advance - with a maximum of 2 per player / 8 per team. ($25 each / $100 per team).
Become an Eagle Sponsor for $2,500!
Golf Fees and Cart for one foursome. Company Banner, provided by the sponsor, to be displayed at The Chamber Classic along with Company name on one HOLE sign. Recognition on CherokeeChamber.com, the Chamber's weekly e-news update - The ChamberLink, promotional emails sent to Chamber Members, the Chamber's Facebook Page & the Chamber's promotional pages in partner media outlets, as available - as well as at the Chamber's August Good Morning Cherokee breakfast.
Become a Hole or Tee Sponsor!
Hole & Tee Sponsor/Sign Only: $150 Each
Includes: Sign with company name printed at hole(s) or tee(s).
Hole & Tee Sponsor/On-Site: $225 Each
Includes: Sign with company name printed at hole(s) or tee(s), two complimentary lunches,
and two tickets to attend the post-tournament celebration banquet.
Market your business by donating 100 items for Golfer Goody Bags AND/OR donate a Door Prize for the Celebration Banquet!
All items should be delivered to the Chamber by August 10th.
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
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The first ten Members to register will join our Chamber President & CEO, Pam Carnes, for a chat online via Zoom. Attendees will have a chance to share what is going on in their business with Pam and other Chamber Members!
NO COST
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Tuesday, August 17th
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
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Wednesday, August 18th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
SPONSORED BY:
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Webinar:
10 Things You Need to Know About HR to Successfully and Legally Grow
Your Business
PRESENTED BY:
Annette Reyes
The HR Diversity Group
Small business HR is the art of strategically leveraging limited human assets to achieve the best possible results. Properly executed HR initiatives can help small business owners achieve success by helping them tap into the full potential of their most valuable resources.
As the late author Sir Ken Robinson said, "Human resources are like natural resources; they're often buried deep. You have to go looking for them, they're not just lying around on the surface. You have to create the circumstances where they show themselves."
Unleash the full potential of your human resources with the tips and tools that will be provided during this session.
While thinking of signing up for this powerful and insightful session, we might dare to ask:
Why is HR important for small businesses?
To put it in the simplest possible terms: HR is important for small businesses because it sets up your employees, and therefore your company as a whole, for success. HR is the force that drives the processes, workflows, policies, and expectations that determine how people do their work and how people enjoy doing work at your company resulting in strategic business growth and success.
Cost: $10
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Tuesday, August 31st
2:00 - 3:00 PM
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Webinar:
The Magical Content Mix
PRESENTED BY:
Anna Teal
Teal Marketing
Does your business currently have a content strategy? Or, do you just share and post on a whim when you find something that looks cool? Well, you're not alone! A lot of small business owners operate this way, but what if you developed a divine digital strategy made of the perfect mix to educate, inspire, entertain, and engage your target customer base? There is such a thing as a magical mix for your content. In this webinar, you'll learn how to stop the reactive madness and start elevating your content for better results!
Cost: $10
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Contact the Chamber at
770-345-0400 or
Labs for Learning Payment Policy:
Payment must be made prior to the event date in order to hold your seat. Refunds are not offered. If you cancel 48 hours in advance, a credit for a future workshop will be issued.
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770-345-0400
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