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The ChamberLink
January 27, 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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Canton Center for Nursing
and Healing
Denise Duncan
cantonnursing.com
Healthcare
Hometown Appliance Repair, LLC
Steven Imbriano
Professional Services
Murphs Surf
Michael Murphy
Outfitter | Retail
Peach State Merchant Services
Jon Allen
peachstatepayments.com
Credit Card Processing
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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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TEEN LEADERSHIP CHEROKEE
CLASS OF 2023
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Students in the Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2023 include: Front row (l to r): Zuri Maina, Woodstock; Brett Fillar, Woodstock; Lavanya Shankar, River Ridge; Abby Gillis, Woodstock; Riley Schultz, River Ridge; Elizabeth Hebert, Sequoyah; Felisa Vazquez, Cherokee; Emma Miller, Cherokee; Isabella Benavides, Creekview. Second row (l to r): Leia Lankford, Woodstock; Caleb Miller, Creekview; Cade Smith, Creekview; Revis McClairen, River Ridge; Carrington Presley, River Ridge; Isabel Harper, Sequoyah; Melanie Rein, Sequoyah; Emily Wilson, River Ridge; Lois Dwomoh, Woodstock; Chair Emili Roman; Vice-Chair Todd Hayes. | |
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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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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
[email protected] for more information.
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Thursday, February 9th
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.
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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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Thursday, February 16th
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 February 15th is appreciated but not required.
Contact Kaylee Dempsey at 770-345-0400 or
[email protected] for more information.
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Tuesday, February 28th
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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THIS MONTH'S MEET & EAT WILL BE HELD AT:
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The Original Hot Dog Factory and Spice Wing
6234 Holly Springs Pkwy, Suite D 12
Holly Springs, GA 30188
COST:
$20 (includes lunch)
Reservations are required, and space is limited.
Refunds are not provided for this event.
Deadline to register, Noon on Monday, February 27th.
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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