The ChamberLink
May 22, 2020
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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, employees and prospective business owners for calendar year 2020. This is made possible due to special funding from the CARES Act.
no cost
registration is required
Restaurant Rebound:
Time To Create a New Business Plan for Your Restaurant
Tuesday, May 26th
9:30 am – 10:30 am
COVID-19 has changed how restaurateurs run their business. The business plan you started may no longer work in today’s world. Will your customers come back to dining in or is take out the new norm? What’s your plan to reopen, bring back your customers and succeed? This webinar helps you to define and create your new business plan – your road map to survive and thrive in today’s constantly changing environment.
Each attendee will receive a sample business plan, business plan template and financial projections template.
Survival Strategies:
The Unspoken Rules
of Leadership
Wednesday, May 27th
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Are you an executive, team leader, or manager who is interested in learning tips and techniques that will help you be a better leader and mentor? If so, then you won’t want to miss The Unspoken Rules of Leadership where internationally recognized author, speaker, and management consultant Jamie Turner shares a framework that can help you navigate the world of leadership more effectively.
For questions or to make an appointment with one of our business consultants, email us at
[email protected]
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We 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.
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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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Chamber Member Engagement Events scheduled through
June 30
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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.
In continuing to keep the wellbeing of the Chamber Staff & Volunteers at the top of the organization's priority list, the Chamber office will be closed to the public through May 29
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. The staff will be accessible by phone & email on those days. Beginning June 1
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, the Chamber Office will be accessible from 9 AM-Noon by appointment. Visitors without appointments should call 770-345-0400 for assistance.
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CHAMBER SHIRT FRIDAY
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work from home edition!
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Hats Off to Chart Industries!
The Chamber Team is proudly wearing Chart Industries shirts and thanks them for their recent donations of PPE to local hospitals and first responders. Chart provides diverse solutions and services, from critical care liquid oxygen storage for medical facilities, to solutions for launching rockets into space, to providing low carbon energy for vehicles, to the preservation of critical human and animal tissue. Stop by a well-known fast food outlet and it will likely be Chart equipment supplying your carbonated beverage. If nitro coffee or nitro ice cream is your thing – well, that’s Chart technology, too!
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Atlanta's Event Specialists
Steve Johnston
678-882-6797
Events
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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!
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Email
with any questions!
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UPCOMING
Chamber Chatter!
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Thursday, May 28th
2:00 - 3:00 PM
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No cost!
(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)
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Thursday, June 4th
11:00 AM - NOON
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Wednesday, May 27th
8:30 AM
Virtually via Zoom
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.
We hope you can join us.
A link with details will be emailed to those who RSVP to attend.
Please RSVP by Noon on
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UPCOMING GA CHAMBER VIRTUAL MEETINGS
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Wednesday, May 27th
1 PM
THE TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY
Join the Georgia Chamber for a discussion on the Travel & Tourism industry. Gain insights on COVID-19 impact as well as future plans for this leading industry from experts.
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Registration is FREE, but required in-advance, for this webinar.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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featuring
Dr. Kathleen Toomey
Commissioner
Georgia Department of Public Health
Join the Georgia Chamber and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber as they host Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner
Dr. Kathleen Toomey
. Dr. Toomey will provide a COVID-19 update for the state of Georgia and deliver insights into the foreseeable future on the public health sector.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Password: 422967
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +13126266799,,89387318297#,,1#,422967#
or +16465588656,,89387318297#,,1#,422967#
Or Telephone:
US: +1 312 626 6799
or +1 646 558 8656
or +1 301 715 8592
or +1 346 248 7799
or +1 669 900 9128
or +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 893 8731 8297
Password: 422967
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In case you miss this week's Regional Issues Meeting
featuring Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler.
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Part 3:
Georgia Department of Labor Q & A
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Part 2:
Georgia Department of Labor Update
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DID YOU MISS THESE ON FACEBOOK THIS WEEK?
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with
Russ Phillips
Chamber
Volunteer
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with
Pam Carnes
Cherokee County
Chamber of Commerce
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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
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