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The ChamberLink
July 9, 2021
KSU SBDC
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 Webinar

 
 Manage Your Social Media

Monday, July 12th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29

Have you tried social media marketing only to give up because you don't have time? Or because you inevitably get sucked down rabbit trails and end up wasting time? Join expert Melinda Schmiedeknecht with Resonate Marketing to learn proven techniques for creating your content consistently and managing your social media activities in about 30 minutes a day. 



Wednesday, July 21st
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29

Cash flow is the lifeline of a business and yet it remains a mystery for many often confused with profits. For example, it’s not unusual for a company to be profitable and have negative cash flow – a situation most business owners at some time experience and have no idea why. The One Percent Solution will provide an overview of company cash flow and explain the seven levers that effect cash flow from operations and show how a small change in any one lever can have a large impact on company cash flow. Attendees receive an Excel Financial Scorecard and Budget Plan to help monitor and manage company cash flow.



Monday, July 26th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29

Marketing expert and Instagram guru Kati Fisher of Aware Media Solutions shows you how you can use Instagram's new features to promote your small business. Kati will discuss using Instagram Shopping, Stickers in Stories and Instagram Reels to engage with your existing customers and bring in new customers.  
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.
SPONSORED BY:

Tuesday, July 20th
2:00 - 3:30 PM

Webinar:
Achieving Breakthrough Engagement:
Enabling Leaders to Move Employee Engagement to the Next Level

PRESENTED BY:
Allyn Walker
Dale Carnegie

Engagement starts with organizational leadership. It's up to senior management to enable leaders at all levels to make engaging their teams a daily habit. Join us to learn more about how leaders can drive their engagement to the next level by focusing on what others have been missing in the employee engagement equation.

Cost: $15
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
Meagan@CherokeeChamber.com for more information. 

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.
Wednesday, July 21st
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM


SPONSORED BY: 

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! 
LOCATION:
Chamber Terrace Level
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton


COST:
 $20 (includes lunch)
Reservations are required,
& space is limited.

Deadline to register: Noon on Tuesday, 7/20.

Refunds are not provided for this event.



MEAL ENJOYED FROM:
Frosty Frog Creamery & Cafe
The lunch will include your choice of meal and a bottled water. 

Meet & Eat registration is open to all Chamber Members. 


Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
Kaylee@CherokeeChamber.com for more information. 

PRESENTED BY:
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
Thursday, July 22nd
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)

Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
or Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information. 
PRESENTED BY:
Wednesday, July 28th
Doors open at 8:00 AM for networking!
Program starts at 8:15 AM.

LOCATION:
Chamber Board Room

Now that you've joined the Chamber, it's time to get oriented! Coffee & Connections provides the Chamber's newest members with the opportunity to learn more about the Chamber, its programs and benefits. Committee activities and volunteer opportunities are highlighted. Attendees also learn about their fellow new members. 

Contact Kaylee Jones at 770-345-0400 or
Kaylee@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.

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:

Thursday, July 29th
10:00 - 11:00 AM


COST:
$5 for Members / $10 for Future Members


LOCATION:
Chamber Board Room
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton

Advance registration by 5 PM on 7/28 is appreciated but not required. 

Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
Kaylee@CherokeeChamber.com for more information. 

Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast Meetings
are returning to the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center,
August – December, 2021.
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:

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
You may register by clicking below, by emailing
or calling our office at 770-345-0400.
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.

Chamber Member attendees may donate up to two door prizes per company.
Be sure to include your business card on the give away items!
PRESENTED BY:

EAGLE SPONSORS:

Monday, August 16th

8:30 AM registration
10:00 AM shotgun start

LOCATION:
Woodmont Golf and Country Club
3105 Gaddis Road, Canton

BEVERAGE SPONSOR:

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. 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
Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.
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