The ChamberLink
January 8, 2021
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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, employee and prospective business owners until March 1, 2021, thanks to special funding from the CARES Act. Check out all of our available training programs on our Facebook Events or our training page.
This Month’s Webinars:
Friday, January 15th
10:00 – 12:00 am
Webinar:
Details emailed after registration
Cost:
A customized step by step integrated action plan that is essential to the success of your business, so it can thrive in today's constantly changing environment.
Who should attend: Launch (businesses 0-2 years), Growth (businesses 3-5 years), Expansion Startups (businesses 5+ years)
Monday, January 25th
10:00 – 11:00 am
Webinar:
Details emailed after registration
Cost:
This webinar will address the 5 common mistakes that could be costing your organization money. Joe Norton, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Portr.io, a website development & marketing company based in Atlanta, will share the tips and tricks big companies use to drive revenue and deliver growth.
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To be the premier comprehensive resource for the Cherokee County business community.
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To promote business and the community while expanding the economy and enhancing the quality of life.
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A special thank you to the following members who celebrated their first year of membership in December!
Korn Agency
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2021 Committee Choices
Sign-up now to volunteer with the Chamber during the New Year!
Chamber committee involvement offers members an excellent opportunity to take an active role in planning and implementing programs and strategies to achieve the Chamber's goals. While participating on committees, you will be engaging with fellow members, increasing the visibility of your company name, ensuring your business needs are communicated, and enhancing the effectiveness of your Chamber membership.
Each committee evaluates its own areas of responsibility then generates a work plan that enables the organization to continue achieving its mission of promoting business and the community while expanding the economy and enhancing the quality of life. Once you have reviewed the information here to determine where you can make a difference, please contact the staff member noted to learn more and potentially become involved in one or more of the committees.
Education Committee
Staff Contact:
BrandyDeBord
Going Green Committee
Staff Contact:
Pam Carnes
Governmental Affairs Council
Staff Contact:
Pam Carnes
Workforce Development Council
Staff Contact:
BrandyDeBord
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770-608-3978
Banks
Debra Day
470-723-8455
Consulting
Nonprofit Fundraising Development
770-883-3643
Landscape Design,
Install & Maintenance
404-396-7068
Glass Contractors
404-279-2783
Builders - New Home
770-499-7538
Home Improvement
770-675-7107
Advertising | Marketing
706-222-8368
Event & Wedding Venue
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In anticipation of celebrating our 2020 successes in the most traditional format possible, the Chamber’s Annual Meeting will be held later this spring versus in January as is typical. Watch your email for the date and event details!
All award applications are still due by the noted deadlines, with winners announced at the upcoming Annual Meeting.
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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Small Business of the Year recognition is designed to emphasize the importance of small business to Cherokee County’s economy.
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Excellence in Customer Service award is designed to emphasize the importance of customer service, and the winner should consistently demonstrate excellence in service and/or hospitality.
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
Non-Profit of the Year recognition is designed to emphasize the importance of non-profit organizations to Cherokee County's quality of life.
GREEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
The Going Green recognition program is designed with the intention of encouraging the community to implement green practices that conserve community resources while helping businesses thrive.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 5PM, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021.
The winner will be announced during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting (date TBA).
Chamber members should watch their email for Annual Meeting details.
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Join us for an hour of fast paced networking with fellow business leaders as well as the Chamber Board Chair, David Simmons, 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:
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Tuesday, January 12th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Cost:
$5 for Members / $10 for Future Members
Location:
Online via Zoom
The link will be emailed to all attendees by noon on 1/11.
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400
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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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Wednesday, January 13th
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Wednesday, February 3rd
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400
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Wednesday, January 27th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Webinar:
The Impact of Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
PRESENTED BY:
Annette Reyes,
The HR Diversity Group
Every day we make split second judgments about language, behavior, and our perception of others. The human brain processes massive amounts of detail by creating shortcuts and instantaneously categorizing new information based on previous experiences, social conditioning, and stereotypes. In this process, known as unconscious or implicit bias, our brain sorts people into social groups and assigns an identity based on characteristics such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. We pay attention to facts that support our associations and filter out facts that oppose them. We tend to associate positive qualities with, and favor, people who are like us (in-group bias). These automatic thoughts and feelings are hard to control or stifle and have a profound effect in the workplace.
Join us for this workshop as we discuss how these unconscious bias impact our workplace.
Cost: $10
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.
Contact Brandy DeBord at 770-345-0400 or
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770-345-0400
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