The ChamberLink
January 20, 2023
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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 Page.
Upcoming Events:
Monday,
January 30th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Convenient Webinar
Click here to register
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 us for Marketing Monday: Free Digital Platforms and Tools for Small Business and learn from marketing guru Laura Thompson as she discusses the types of tools available along with recommendations for how best to support your business needs.
How To Get Started In Government Contracting: Certification, Contracting and Teaming
Wednesday,
February 8th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Convenient Webinar
Click here to register
Cost: $39
Who is the world's largest customer? Our government. The federal government alone typically purchases $400+ BILLION in goods and services — from light bulbs to PR, and from landscaping services to food products. Last year, over $100 billion was awarded to small businesses.
With the new Infrastructure Bill that recently passed, the share of contracts going to small, disadvantaged businesses will increase by 50% by 2025, so the opportunity is tremendous. However, new small businesses entering government contracting face significant time-consuming and costly challenges. Considering government contracting? Is your business ready for the shift to B2G? Learn how to gain a strategic foothold in public sector procurement and how certifications can help. Attend this introductory program to understand the typical procurement process and how you can more efficiently gain a foothold in federal contracting.
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Real Estate Agents & Brokers
Real Estate
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NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | |
Outgoing Board Chair, Brian Stevens (l), CEO & Co-Owner of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, passed the gavel to 2023 Chair Trey Ragsdale, External Affairs, Kaiser Permanente. | |
The 2023 Non-Profit of the Year was presented to the Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary. Accepting the award were (l to r) auxiliary staff and volunteers Lori Campbell, Brenda Hunton and Linda Kinder. They received the award from Brian Stevens (far right) 2022 Chamber Chair and CEO & Co-Owner of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers. |
2023 NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary
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CHAIRMAN’S COUNCIL
JOAN MCFATHER 2022 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Duane Jones
Foundation Financial, LLC
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2023 EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
Woodstock West by Walton
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FIRST CITIZEN OF CHEROKEE COUNTY
Kendall Jones
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Kendall Jones, MUST Ministries, shares words of appreciation with the audience of 275 attendees at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting after being named the 2023 First Citizen of Cherokee County. | |
The Chamber is pleased to announce that Kendall Jones has been named the 48th recipient of the First Citizen of Cherokee County Award. He was honored during the Chamber's 52nd Annual Meeting held Thursday, January 19, 2023.
Kendall Jones moved to Cherokee County 35 years ago, yet he was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida and graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Music Education double majoring in Instrumental & Choral Music Education with a minor in Spanish. He also received his master’s degree in music education.
Dedicating the early years of his career to his love of music through his work as a middle school band director and church choir director, Kendall’s work resulted in receiving multiple awards while also organizing large group performances and serving on the original steering committee that began the University of Georgia Middle School Music Festival.
Formerly a Food Pantry Volunteer for MUST Cherokee before joining the MUST Ministries family as Volunteer Coordinator/Intake Manager in 2010, Kendall was later promoted to Program Director at MUST Cherokee then in 2019 a new role was created specifically for him, Cherokee Community Liaison.
Mr. Jones volunteers in the community with the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce - having been named Volunteer of the Year in 2021, as well as with Cherokee’s Homeless Coalition, Cherokee FOCUS and Canton Housing Authority – serving as their current Board Chair. An active member of Canton First United Methodist Church serving as Missions Chair for three years and a member of the Men’s Prayer Group and the choir, Kendall enjoys the beauty of the earth as he is an avid runner and hiker completing multiple half-marathons and nine full marathons along with portions of the Appalachian Trail.
Mr. Jones has served as a mentor to many people over the years, helping both friends and strangers in need, and is always willing to lend a hand without recognition. He and his wife, Carol, have been married for 41 years and are the proud parents of two sons, and five grandchildren.
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The portal is now LIVE to apply for the Cherokee Small Business Grant! | |
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The grants will assist Cherokee small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Businesses can apply for up to $30,000, based on number of employees.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity! The application portal will remain open until January 31, 2023.
Apply Today!
https://www.cherokeega.org/grants/
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LEADERSHIP CHEROKEE CLASS OF 2023 | |
Members of the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2023 include: Front Row (l to r): Delease Chester, Canton Tire & Wheel; Sheila Keeffe, His Hands Church; Barbara Corey, Wellstar; Kristin Norton Green, City of Canton; Jenna Geary, MUST Ministries; Anna Teal, Teal Marketing, LLC; Rebekah Gibson, Soil Erosion and Education, LLC. Second Row (l to r): Jenn Goddard, RE/MAX Town & Country; Katy Leggett, City of Woodstock; Laura Gentilello, Woodstock West by Walton; Heddy Proctor, Next Step Ministries, Inc.; Mark Smith, Cherokee County School District; Chyretta Fullmore, Georgia Division of Family & Children Services; Courtney Argo, Goshen Valley Foundation. Back Row (l to r): Chad Davis, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services; Kayla Cleveland, Cherokee County Office of the Solicitor-General; Casey Barton, City of Holly Springs; Lynne Saunders, Encompass Ministries; Michelle Meek, The Children's Haven, Inc.; Marc Liscio, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services. | |
2023 STANDING
GOOD MORNING CHEROKEE RESERVATION
COST:
$170 for all 10 Breakfast
SINGLE BREAKFAST COST:
Member Pay in Advance: $20
Member On-Site: $25
Future Members: $35
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2023 STANDING
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS RESERVATION
COST:
$45 for all 10 Events
SINGLE EVENT COST:
Member Pay in Advance:$5
Member On-Site: $10
Future Members: $10
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Join us for an hour of fast paced networking with fellow business leaders as well as the Chamber 2023 Board Chair, Trey Ragsdale, 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, January 24th
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 January 23rd is appreciated but not required.
Contact Kaylee Dempsey at 770-345-0400 or
Kaylee@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.
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Thursday, January 26th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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!
SPONSORED BY:
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Southern Phoenix Services | |
THIS MONTH'S MEET & EAT WILL BE HELD AT:
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Dive Southern Coastal Kitchen
135 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Suite 1, Canton
COST:
$20 (includes lunch)
Reservations are required, & space is limited.
Refunds are not provided for this event.
Deadline to register, Noon on Wednesday, January 25th.
Meet & Eat registration is open to all Chamber Members.
Distribution of marketing materials is limited to the event sponsor. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to bring business cards to share!
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Thursday, February 2nd
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 - 9:00 AM
Post-Event Networking
SPONSOR:
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PROGRAM:
Conversations on Canton
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LOCATION:
Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center
located in the
Cherokee County Administration Building
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton
2023 Standing Reservations are available for $170 and may be purchased here!
If you do not have a standing reservation, pricing for the February event is as follows:
COST:
Chamber Member Pay in Advance Registration: $20
Chamber Member On-Site Registration: $25
Future Members: $35
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.
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Tuesday, February 7th
4:30 – 6:00 PM
SPONSOR LOCATION:
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Chattahoochee Technical College - Canton Campus
1645 Bluffs Parkway
Canton, 30114
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2023 Standing Reservations are available for $45 and may be purchased here!
If you do not have a standing reservation, pricing for the February event is as follows:
COST:
Chamber Members (advance): $5
Chamber Members (on-site): $10
Future Members: $10
Advance registration is due by 5 PM on Friday, February 3rd to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing.
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.
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