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The ChamberLink
June 26, 2020
Essential Education for Entrepreneurs

In order to help small businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is currently offering all of its continuing education programming at no direct charge to small business owners, employees and prospective business owners for calendar year 2020, thanks to special funding from the CARES Act. Check out all of the available training programs on their Facebook events or training page.



no cost
registration is required


Marketing Monday:
Decoding The Instagram Algorithm -
How to make more people see your Instagram posts 

Monday, June 29th
10:00 am – 11:00 am 

Presenter:
Manu Muraro
Your Social Team


Survival Strategies:
Financial Management Essentials for Owners/Managers: Part 2

Wednesday, July 1st
10:00 am – 11:00 am 

Presenter:
Andy Fried, Business Consultant, UGA SBDC at KSU; CPA

 For questions or to make an appointment with one of their business consultants, email them at [email protected] . They are part of a cooperative grant with the U.S. Small Business Association, UGA and Kennesaw State University so our services are at no cost to small business owners.
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.
Chamber Member Engagement Events scheduled through June 30th are moving to a virtual platform or will be rescheduled or cancelled. Please visit the Chamber Calendar of Events for details on virtual meetings and webinars as well as to review what was planned and will be forthcoming in future months.

Beginning June 1st, the Chamber Office will be accessible from 9 AM-Noon by appointment. Visitors without appointments should call 770-345-0400 for assistance. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to keep the wellbeing of the Chamber Staff & Volunteers at the top of the organization's priority list.
CHAMBER SHIRT FRIDAY
Boost Your Business in a BIG WAY and Reach a Larger Audience
with the Most Widely Distributed Community Magazines
 
Family Life Publications, which produces three community magazines — Canton Family Life, Woodstock Family Life, and North Fulton Family Life, is celebrating its 7 th Anniversary! Each title boasts more direct-mailed magazines every month than any other monthly magazine in our area while also offering rack locations in high traffic places to attract impulse readers. Additionally, digital copies are available at FamilyLifePublications.com with more than 4,800 direct-email subscribers. Every ad in the digital copies has a direct link to each advertisers’ website, adding more value for your advertising dollars by reaching both a print and virtual readership.
 
Family Life Publications consciously chooses to print on sustainable papers, made without harsh chemicals, to help protect the environment and fragile waterways. The talented Family Life staff creates entertaining and educational publications with content that focuses on local art, music, and community event coverage, all of which is accompanied by vivid graphics and memorable photography.
 
Family Life is very involved in the community. In addition to taking part in many organizations and fundraisers, you’ll find members of their team serving on the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Council as well as several community boards including Boys and Girls Club of Cherokee, Next Step Ministries, IN WDSTK, Canton Main Street Board of Directors, and the Hickory Flat Volunteer Association.
 
Want to know more about advertising in a magazine that is truly involved and invested in the communities it serves?

Call Janet Ponichtera at 770-213-7095

Want to get involved in this year's tournament?

Your options are:


Purchase a foursome golf team!
Cost: $700
Each purchased team includes:
Greens fees, Boxed Lunch and Dinner 

Registration & meals will be handled following appropriate social distancing protocols.
Two players per cart unless single cart requested.



Become a Sponsor! 

Eagle Sponsor for $2,500! 

Includes:
Golf Fees and Cart for one foursome. Company Banner, provided by the sponsor, to be displayed at The Chamber Classic. Company name will appear on one HOLE sign, Recognition on www.CherokeeChamber.com, the Chamber's weekly e-news update - The ChamberLink, the Chamber's promotional emails sent to Chamber Members, the Chamber's Facebook Page and at the Chamber's monthly Good Morning Cherokee breakfast; Inclusion in all Press Releases for Local Media & the Chamber's promotional pages in partner media outlets, as available.


Hole & Tee Sponsor/Sign
$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
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 between July 13 - August 10th. 
Please verify Chamber office hours before delivering.)
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
[email protected] for more information.
Email
with any questions!
UPCOMING
Chamber Chatter!
No cost!
(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)

Monday, June 29 - SOLD OUT
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday, July 7
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Monday, July 13
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tuesday, July 21
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Thursday, July 30
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The first eight 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 seven other Chamber Members!
CHEROKEE COUNTY COMMUNICATION SURVEY
Cherokee County’s Communications Division has launched a community survey to learn more about how constituents want to receive news and event information from the county.

The communications division was launched in early May to assist the Board of Commissioners, county manager’s office and other county government offices communicate news and events to the public.   

The survey will be open until the end of July and all responses are anonymous.
  DID YOU MISS THESE ON FACEBOOK THIS WEEK?
with
Trey Ragsdale
Kaiser Permanente
with
Benny Carter
Cherokee County Commissioner
with
Sarah Carnes
Georgia Power Company
Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you are a member of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Don't forget to add [email protected] to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox!
 
770-345-0400