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October 9, 2026

FROM OUR SPONSOR

Work ON your business,

not just in it!

The UGA SBDC at Kennesaw State University offers educational programs for small business owners and key employees on a variety of topics. 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.

Upcoming Programs:

Your Guide to Storytelling Marketing

Storytelling is more than a business buzzword— it’s a practice that requires time and skill. You know a good story when you hear one, but how do you use narratives to grow your company and fulfill your mission? Your audience needs what you offer, they just don’t realize it yet.

In this Marketing Monday webinar, Your Guide to Small Business Storytelling, Robert Carnes, Author and Marketing Strategist, explains how to shape a clear narrative that invites your prospective and existing customers to listen and engage. Storytelling Marketing involves using a narrative to communicate a message so the consumer will be inspired to take action.

Storytelling in marketing helps consumers to understand why they should care about your brand. Stop struggling with marketing and embrace a path toward better storytelling.

When: Monday, October 19

10 - 11 AM

Where: Convenient webinar.

All who registered will receive a link to the live recording the day after the webinar.

Cost: $29

Sponsored by FranNet and

Abraxas Business Services

Monday, October 12

FROM YOUR CHAMBER

Amazing Express Market

Convenience Stores

hypersite

Digital Marketing

Retro Roofers

Roofing Contractors

It's exciting to celebrate

with our Chamber members!

Click here to view recent ceremonies.

If you would like to schedule a ribbon cutting or ground breaking, please reach out to Jenna Grzesik, Membership Manager, at Membership@CherokeeChamber.com.

CHAMBER NUGGET

As The Children's Haven Director of Community Engagement, Michelle Meek has been involved with the Chamber for five years. Her favorite program/initiative is Leadership Cherokee.

She states that her Chamber involvement has been professionally enriching and personally meaningful as the genuine friendships formed have blessed, challenged, and encouraged her.

The beach is her happy place and she enjoys retail therapy! She and her husband, Brian, have two adult daughters as well as a cat and a dog. Her Chamber descriptor is "Relationships," while she describes herself as a "Connector."

Brian Stevens is the Owner/CEO of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers' Woodstock and Marietta locations. He has been involved with the Chamber for 15 years and lists Business After Hours as his favorite program/initiative. He states that meeting fellow Chamber members who have turned into friends and clients has benefited him personally and professionally.

Along with his beautiful wife, Adele, he has three children, Taylor, Dylan, and Tyler, and two dogs. He enjoys working out, being outdoors, family time, and cheering on the Gators.

His Chamber word is "Family," and "Determined" is how he describes himself.

Congratulations to our 3rd quarter 2026 winner, Elizabeth Hunt Interiors, for receiving the most clicks of the "New Member" link in the "The ChamberLink" (as seen above).