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May 7, 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

 


Monday, June 14
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29

Want to leverage digital tools and platforms to help your business but don’t know where to begin? There are lots of free options available (including Canva, Mailchimp, Calendly, LucidChart, etc…) Join marketing guru Laura Thompson as she discusses the types of tools available along with recommendations for how best to support your business needs. 



Monday, June 28
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 webinar, Imagine Media Consulting will help you decrease the clutter, increase the effectiveness, and give you actionable tools to enhance your social media presence. You'll leave with a better understanding of how the 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.
 
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.
Jodi Lynch
BankSouth Mortgage 
Mortgage | Financial

Michelle Bell
Bell Electric, LLC
Electrical Contractors

Kathleen Varda
Highland Rivers Foundation 
Nonprofit Organizations

J.F. Martin Mediation, LLC
Family & Divorce Mediation
Mediation

Dr. David French
Dr. Peyton Seabolt
Team Rehabilitation Woodstock
Healthcare
A special thank you to the following members who celebrated their first year of membership in April!




PRESENTED BY:
Wednesday, May 12th
LOCATION:
First Baptist Woodstock - Chapel
11905 Highway 92
Woodstock, 30188


Networking & Boxed Lunch Distribution:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch & Program:
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp

COST:
Single Ticket: $50
(Includes boxed lunch)
First priority seating for reserved rows of eight ($400).

Streaming Single Ticket: $25

No refunds.

The registration deadline has ended. Please contact [email protected], if you would like to be added to a waiting list.
The following awards will be presented:
Volunteer of the Year
Small Business of the Year
Excellence in Customer Service Award 
Nonprofit of the Year
First Citizen of Cherokee County
Face masks are not required, yet we understand some attendees will be more comfortable wearing them. This is both understandable and appreciated.
SERIES SPONSOR:

Tuesday, May 18th
4:30 - 6:00 PM

SPONSOR LOCATION:
700 Freedom Boulevard, Canton

Please note: Attendance will be limited to 75, and this event will be held in the outdoor garden (rain or shine!) Tents provided in the event of inclement weather.

COST:
$5 for Members
$10 Future Members


Face masks are not required, yet we understand some attendees will be more comfortable wearing them. This is both understandable and appreciated. 

Advanced Registration is required by this Friday, May 14th.
We will not be able to register attendees on-site.

SESSION SPONSOR:
Wednesday, May 19th
10:00 - 11:00 AM


Webinar:
One Thing I Wish I Knew About SEO is ____.

PRESENTED BY:
Michelle Edwards
Magnetize.Me

Join Michelle Edwards, owner of Magnetize.ME, as she takes you behind the scenes and looks at your website through the eyes of Google. Search Engine Optimization is no longer a mystery.

This webinar is ideal for business owners, marketing directors, and webmasters who want to know what to look for in their websites.

We will analyze as many websites as possible, answer your questions about SEO, and give you solid takeaways to help your business online.

Cost: $10
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
[email protected] for more information. 

Labs for Learning Payment PolicyPayment 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.
Thursday, May 20th
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! 

Please note that we will have these Meet & Eat events at the Chamber - in our Terrace Level, so that there will be plenty of space for social distancing.

Face mask are not required, yet we understand some attendees will be more comfortable wearing them. This is both understandable and appreciated.

LOCATION:
Chamber Terrace Level
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton


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

Deadline to register: Noon on Wednesday, 5/19.

Refunds are not provided for this event.



MEAL ENJOYED FROM:
The lunch will include your choice of meal and smoothie. 

Meet & Eat registration is open to all Chamber Members. 


Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
[email protected] for more information. 

SERIES SPONSOR:
Regional Issues Awareness focuses on topics that effect not only
Cherokee County and its residents but the region as well.


Friday, May 21st
8:00 - 9:30 AM

PROGRAM SPONSORS:

PROGRAM:
Legislative Update by Members of the Cherokee County Delegation


LOCATION:
First Baptist Church of Woodstock - Chapel
11905 Highway 92, Woodstock


Breakfast is provided.
There is no charge to attend.
Advanced Registration is required, by 5/19.


Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
[email protected] 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
Wednesday, May 26th
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)

Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400
or [email protected] for more information. 

Attend this month's Good Morning Cherokee
in-person or virtually!
SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE!
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or [email protected]
with questions or to secure this sponsorship. 

Thursday, June 3rd

7:00 - 7:45 AM: Check-in & Networking
7:45 - 7:55 AM: Breakfast Distribution
8:00 - 8:45 AM: Program
8:45 - 9:00 AM: Networking


LOCATION:
Woodstock First Baptist Church - Chapel
11905 Highway 92, Woodstock


Attendees will be able to network before & after the program both inside in the pre-function area adjacent to the chapel as well as outside. There will be ample space to maintain social distance.

When we go into the chapel for the program where social distancing is encouraged, attendees will receive a boxed breakfast, smoothie and bottle of water from Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
COST:
Chamber Member In-Person: $17
Chamber Member Streaming: $17
Future Member In-Person: $30
Future Member Streaming: $30


Everyone who registers to attend, along with all GMC standing reservation holders, will receive an email with event details by noon on 6/2.

A link will be sent to those registered with the streaming option by Noon on 6/2. All standing reservation holders will automatically receive the link for streaming and have the option to attend in person or use that link. 

If you do not have a GMC standing reservation, you must register in advance by 3 PM on the Tuesday prior to GMC in order to attend.


We will NOT be able to register attendees on-site.


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

PRESENTED BY:

Thursday, June 17th
10:00 - 11:00 AM


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


LOCATION:
Chamber Terrace Level
3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114

Advanced registration is required and due by 5 PM on 6/16.

Face mask are not required, yet we understand some attendees will be more comfortable wearing them. This is both understandable and appreciated.


Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400
or [email protected] for more information. 
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770-345-0400