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Cherokee County, Georg ia Where M etro Me ets the M ounta ins
Chamber of CommerceE-News
Volume 11 Issue 4September-November 2011
OFFICERS
Mandy Sykes Chapman .......................... ..........Roytec Industries, In
Lewis Cline ...........................................................Bank o North Georg
Earl Darby ................................................................Darby Funeral Hom
Rod Drake ............................ ........................... Georgia Power Compan
Phil Eberly ........................... ............................. ... W.K. Dickson & Co. In
Randy Gravley ......................... WLJA 101.1 FM / WPGY 1580 A
Rick Ingram .............................. ..............Community & Southern Ban
Rick Kononen .......................... ..................... First Cherokee State Ban
Karen Lance.........Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Metro Broke
Jimmy Mayo ................. Nationwide Insurance - The Mayo Agenc
Joan McFather ...................................... ......................... Retired Educat
Jason Nelms ................................ .....Everlast Synthetic Products, LL
Michael Owen ...................... Lusk Architecture & Construction, In
David Simmons ........................... Chattahoochee Technical Colleg
John West ............................ ............................. ........ Express ImpressionSusan White ............................. ...Sequoyah Regional Library System
Kevin Williams ............................. ........................... Chick-l-A at Canto
Chair ............................................................................................Ben LoopeSoutheast Restoration Grou
Chair-Elect ........................... ............................. .......................... Tom HearCherokee Co. Water & Sewerage Authorit
Vice-ChairCommunity Relations ....................................... .................Renee Cava
SunTrust Banks, In
Vice-ChairEconomic & Small Business Dev. ............................. .... JoEllen Wilso
Reinhardt Universit
Vice-ChairChamber Services .......................................................................Jey Will
State Farm Insurance - Jey Willis Agenc
Past Chair ............................. ............................. ...................Mark GoddarCobb Electric Membership Corporatio
STAFF
DIRECTORS
Pamela W. Carnes, GCCE ............................. ............... President & CE
Vicky Tucker ............................ ............... Vice-President o Operation
Nichole Parks......................................................Membership Manage
Gini Mizelle ............................. ............................. ........... Events Manag
Sharmon Whidby ............................ ................... Inormation Speciali
Paula Willliams ............................ .............. Communications Manag
Try It Local Launchingin Cherokee County
Discount program brings savings of 40-90% off retail
services, restaurants and more, supports local busi-
As part of its ongoing commitment to the local business community,
the Chamber is launching Try It Local, an online discount program
that highlights local retailers, restaurants and more. Try It Local will
feature one new deal each week, with discounts up to 90 percent
(and always at least 40 percent). For example, subscribers may nd
a deal for $20 worth of food and drink at a local restaurant for just
$10. Its free for local residents to sign up and free for Chamber
member businesses to offer a deal.
Were excited about Try It Local. It gives the community even more
reason to explore new businesses and experiences in the CherokeeCounty area, it supports the local economy and area companies. Ev-
erybody wins, said Pamela W. Carnes, Chamber President & CEO.
We think the Try It Local program has tremendous potential for
businesses in this community.
Local businesses are able to participate in the Try It Local discount
program at no cost and retain 70 percent of total sales of their deal
instead of 50 percent (and in some cases even less) with the national
brands. The local businesss only responsibilities are to determine
the deal and meet the increased demand for its product or service.
Cherokee Countys rst deal is set to launch September 28. A new
deal will be released every Wednesday thereafter featuring some of
your favorite local businesses.
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Friday, November 4th
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location:Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center
at the Cherokee County Administration Building
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton
Booth Space & Sponsorships Available!
Booths: $150 Members / $200 Non-Members
Free Admission
Give-Aways
Gift Wrapping
Sweet Shop
Holiday Shopping
The growing popularity of online deal programs has coin-
ided with the economic downturn as consumers look for
new ways to stretch their dollars. Try It Local will not only
provide discounts consumers seek, but also work in part-
nership with the Chamber to ensure a portion of the pro-
eeds are reinvested in the Chamber for the work they do
or the local business community.
Heres how Try It Local works:
A local business offers a product or service at a minimum
of 40 percent off. Deals could include discounts at local
etailers, salons, dry cleaners, attractions or special events.
The deal is released by email, on Facebook, and at Try-
tLocal.com.
Buyers click to purchase the offer, print the voucher and
edeem it.
The Try It Local program has helped consumers across the
ountry save over $570,000 on goods and services while
bringing thousands of customers to the doorsteps of par-
icipating local businesses. On behalf of the business com-
munity and area residents, Cherokee County is the latest
Chamber to embrace Try It Local.
Were excited to partner with the leadership at the Cham-
ber to bring Try It Local to Cherokee County. This is just
he latest example of the Chambers efforts to help the local
business community not just grow, but truly prosper, said
Try It Local President, Todd Earwood.
Cherokee County residents and business owners can visit
TryItLocal.com/CherokeeCounty to more information or
imply send an email to [email protected]
o subscribe for local deal notications. To to speak with
omeone at the Chamber call 770-345-0400 or email
TRY It Local, continued
Sponsored by
SantaSponsor
In partnership with
Santas Workshop
Childrens Crafts
Holiday Musical
Performances
Photos with Santa
Contact [email protected] for booth sale
[email protected] for sponsorship information.
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ENTREPRENEURS OF THE MONTH
Nominations are accepted throughout the year for Entrpreneur of the Month. The monthly winners are honor
during Good Morning Cherokee. Each monthly winner wbe considered for the Entrepreneur of the Year award be presented at the Chambers Annual Meeting in Janua
2012. Visit www.cherokeechamber.com/smBusiness.htmview guidelines or download a nomination form.
Doug Foley, August Entrepreneur of the Month, has be
member of the Chamber since 2008. Doug co-owns Center
Catering the group who prepares your breakfast at Good M
ing Cherokee each month.
Center Cut is a full service catering company that creates
tomized functions for every budget and food preference. T
can cater your company, civic or charitable event, private p
or sports banquet as well as the momentous events in your l
A graduate of Leadership Cherokee, Doug is involved in
community through organizations such as the Boys & Girls C
of Cherokee County.
The June Entrepreneur of the Month, Nancy Wesselink, has been
member of the Chamber since 2008. A counselor and trainer,
Dr. Wesselink has owned the One Source Employee Assistance
Program since 2002, but has been in the eld for over 15 years.
Her company provides services to over 4,000 employees in man-
ufacturing, utility and government settings. She also has a private
ounseling practice and sees approximately 30 people a week in
ddition to conducting trainings and workshops on such topics
s Drug Free Workplace, Harassment/Diversity, Team Building,
Dealing with Change in Organizations, and Stress Management.
A proud member of the Georgia Critical Incident Stress Founda-
ion, Nancy is a licensed social worker and certied Employee
Assistance Professional. Her full array of services includes:
Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling
Drug and Alcohol Evaluations
Training Programs for One Source Client Companies
Critical Incident Stress Debrieng
Case Management for Mandated Employees
June Entrepreneur of the MonthNancy Wesselink
One Source Employee Assistance Program
August Entrepreneur of the MonDoug Foley
Center Cut Catering
Congratulations to John Barker, Delphi Global Technology (right), who
named by Chamber Chairman Ben Looper, Southeast Restoration Group
the Chairmans Council Volunteer of the Quarter during the August G
Morning Cherokee Breakfast.
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Acru400 Chambers St, Woodstock
Financial Services
Brenwood Academy8991 East Cherokee Dr, Canton
Private Schools, Child Care
Resurgens Orthopaedics15 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Suite 102, Canton
Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgeons
Tarascos Mexican Restaurant111 Mountain Vista Blvd, Suite 110, Canton
Restaurant
May 24th-August 22nd
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BizChair.com - Belnick, Inc.4350 Ball Ground Hwy, Canton
Dist. Ofce Furniture
Gymboree Play and Music6764 Hickory Flat Hwy, Suite 104, Canton
Childrens Activities
Lakeside Funeral Home121 Claremore Drive, WoodstockFuneral Homes
Chevron Food Mart/Krispy Kruncy Chicken
155 Howell Bridge Rd, Ball Ground
Convenience Stores, Restaurant
Cherokee Animal Hospital2424 Marietta Hwy, Canton
Veterinary Services, Animal Hospital
Canton Dairy Queen2761 Marietta Hwy, CantonIce Cream
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AccuAir Heating and Cooling, Inc. ...................................................8/31/2009
Advertising Dynamics, Inc. ...............................................................7/27/2010
Advisor Financial Services, LLP .......................................................4/21/2008
Albors* Alnet Language and Transportation Services.......................6/30/2008
Amedisys Northwest Home Health .....................................................6/3/2010
Ameris Bank ......................................................................................7/23/2002Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation ......................................5/1/1971
Arbor & Sage, Inc. ...............................................................................6/3/1994
Architectural Glass & Waterproong.................................................7/18/2008
AroundAbout Community Magazines .................................................8/1/1997
Audlers Auto Body, Inc. ...................................................................5/11/2004
Bagwell & Spears, Inc. ........................................................................5/1/1970
Bank of North Georgia - Woodstock .................................................4/26/1976
Bath Enterprises, Inc. .........................................................................4/14/1998
Best Western, Canon ..........................................................................6/25/2007
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers - Debbie Smith ..........5/3/1993
Bill Holt Chevrolet of Canton ..............................................................8/3/2010
Bobo Construction Company .............................................................8/12/1980
Bray & Johnson, Attorneys ................................................................10/1/1973
BridgeMill Family Medicine Assoc., P.C. .........................................8/18/2000
Brock CPA, LLC ................................................................................6/19/2008
Brunelle, Morris & Associates, Inc. ...................................................7/13/2010
Charlice Byrd ....................................................................................7/14/2003
C & K Paving Contractors, Inc. ...........................................................3/1/2000
Canongate Golf Clubs ........................................................................4/21/2006
Canton ATA Martial Arts....................................................................3/15/2010
Canton Housing Authority .................................................................8/11/1993
Canton Mill Lofts, LLC .......................................................................9/1/1999
Canton Pediatric Dentistry .................................................................6/15/2009
Canton Textile Mills, Inc. ..................................................................7/20/1992
Canton Tire & Wheel .........................................................................8/25/1986
Cherokee Childrens Dentistry ...........................................................6/15/2007
Cherokee Chrysler Dodge Jeep ............................................................6/9/1997
Cherokee Co. Historical Society ........................................................7/26/1989
Cherokee Co. Ofce of the Solicitor General ......................................3/1/2004
Cherokee Community Chorale ..........................................................8/30/2000
Cherokee Family Dental ......................................................................8/6/2008
Cherokee Ledger News ......................................................................7/14/1995
Cherokee Tribune .................................................................................7/1/1979
Chick-l-A of Towne Lake ................................................................7/29/1998
Chumleys Paving & Grading, Inc. ......................................................5/9/1996
City of Canton ....................................................................................7/13/1988
City of Holly Springs ...........................................................................1/1/1973
City of Waleska ..................................................................................8/22/1983
City of Woodstock ...........................................................................12/12/1990
ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring ..................................................................3/16/2006
Membership Renewals.....member since member s
May 21-August 24, 2011
Cobb Electric Membership Corporation ............................................5/1/
Credit Union of Georgia ..................................................................8/31/
CreekSide Bank...............................................................................6/14/
Cruise Holidays ................................................................................8/25/
D & D Manufacturing Company, Inc. .............................................11/1/
Decorating Den Interiors..................................................................6/17/Delta Community Credit Union .........................................................7/2/
Dentistry of Olde Towne ....................................................................8/1/
Discover Chiropractic & Rehabilitation ..........................................6/23
DocuTEAM, Inc. .............................................................................5/26/
Dove Chocolate Discoveries ..............................................................8/4/
Dress Barn #471, Canton .................................................................4/30/
Dress Barn #711, Woodstock ...........................................................4/30/
Eagle Ridge Properties, Inc................................................................9/6/
Enable of Georgia, Inc. ....................................................................6/26/
Environmental Management Services .............................................5/20
Eventmark, LLC ..............................................................................10/6/
Falany & Hulse Womens Center, P.C. ............................................8/12/
Family Tradition Restaurant ..............................................................6/8/
FauxBelle of Gulick Designs .............................................................8/3/
First Baptist Canton .........................................................................7/26/
First Care Pediatric Dentistry.............................................................7/2/
First Cherokee Realty, Inc. - James Bagwell ...................................5/14
Five Talents Wealth Management - Jamie Williams ........................5/23/
Forestar Group, Inc. .........................................................................6/19/
Free Home Traditions ......................................................................5/13/
Frosty Frog Creamery ......................................................................4/22/
Gateway Builders, Inc. .....................................................................7/15/
Georgia Dental Implant Center / Gentle Dental Care ......................6/17/
Georgia Dept. of Labor Cobb/Cherokee Career Center.....................7/27/
Georgia Document Destruction, Inc. .................................................9/8/
Georgia Doves..................................................................................8/13/
Georgia Highlands Medical Services...............................................4/29
Georgia Mountains Hospice, Inc. ....................................................6/30/
Georgia Power Company .................................................................5/11/
GhostNet, Inc. ..................................................................................5/21/
Gleichman & Debranski, LLC .........................................................5/20/
Goodyear Auto Service Center........................................................4/22/
Green Water Systems LLC.................................................................6/5/
Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia ..............................6/17/
Hasty Pope LLP ...............................................................................8/15/
HelmsBriscoe ...................................................................................3/20/
Hydrospec, Inc. ................................................................................6/16/
Icon Restoration ...............................................................................5/17/
IKON Ofce Solutions ....................................................................6/16/
Innovative Parking Concepts, LLC ....................................................5/8/
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nspired 2 Design, LLC.......................................................................9/14/2007
nsurance Planning Solutions, Inc.......................................................7/13/2010
sotec International, Inc. .......................................................................8/4/1988
P. Haynes Lumber Co., Inc. ..............................................................7/10/1987
Mary B. Johnston ................................................................................ 6/15/2006
William J. Johnston. ............................................................................ 6/15/2006
Don Keeter .......................................................................................... 3/18/1988Keith Pritchett Roong, Inc. ...............................................................6/22/1999
Keys Jewelry ......................................................................................8/22/1979
ive Clean Inc. .................................................................................... 5/22/2003
mmy T. Long ....................................................................................6/14/2006
A. Stuart Loos, DDS ........................................................................... 7/14/2000
March of Dimes Foundation .................................................................7/7/1997
Meridian Development & Construction Services, Inc. .......................6/19/2006
Metro Atlanta Ambulance ................................................................... 6/16/2009
Metropolitan Dental Associates, PC ...................................................6/15/2007
Minuteman Press ................................................................................. 7/21/2010Moore Buick GMC .............................................................................4/28/1981
Morrison Products, Inc........................................................................5/23/1990
Moss Family Chiropractic ..................................................................... 9/2/2004
MUST Ministries .............................................................................. 11/29/1995
Nor-Ral Composite Solutions - Nor-Ral Precision Machining ..........8/15/1996
North Metro Mitigation Services, Inc. ................................................6/30/2006
orthside Cherokee Urgent Care ........................................................ 6/21/2010
orthside Pharmacy ............................................................................ 7/31/1987
Oak Leaf Church Canton ....................................................................4/22/2010
Outdoor Effects Landscape Group ......................................................5/28/2010
Kenneth Owen ...................................................................................7/24/2006
ark Pediatric Dentistry of Woodstock .................................................8/5/2010
Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo ......................................................................... 9/9/1999
it Stop Sanitation Services, Inc. ........................................................6/20/2007
recision Drilling, Inc. ........................................................................8/14/2008
rimus Builders ..................................................................................... 9/4/2003
ublix Supermarket - Rose Creek Shopping Center............................. 6/6/1996
ublix Supermarket - Centre at Woodstock........................................8/27/1998
ublix Supermarket - Free Home Village ...........................................4/26/2004
ublix Supermarket - Hickory Flat Village.........................................7/12/2000
ublix Supermarket - Prominence Point............................................. 4/26/2004
ublix Supermarket - Riverstone Plaza .............................................. 8/27/1998
ublix Supermarket - The Market at Bridgemill ................................ 2/17/2000
ublix Supermarket - Village Shoppes of East Cherokee................... 4/26/2004
ublix Supermarket - Laurel Canyon Village .....................................6/28/2010
Reinhardt University .............................................................................5/1/1976
Renasant Bank....................................................................................8/17/1999
Riverstone Graphics, LLC ..................................................................7/31/2009
Rome Braves Baseball ........................................................................ 8/17/2009
Rotary Club of Canton ........................................................................ 7/29/1999
Rotary Club of Cherokee County .......................................................9/10
Rotary Club of Woodstock....................................................................5/4
S & H Tire Sales, Inc. .........................................................................10/7
S. Bruce ONeal, DDS, PC .................................................................8/24
Scrubs n Essentials..............................................................................3/16
Shanes Rib Shack...............................................................................8/21
Jane Shelnutt .......................................................................................5/25
Charlie Smiley ....................................................................................6/26
Smith Welding Products, Inc. .............................................................6/16
Solid Source Realty - Anita Davis ......................................................8/13
Southeast Boiler & Rigging, Inc. ..........................................................8/3
State Court Judge W. Alan Jordan.........................................................6/5
State Farm Ins. Beth Harrod Agency ....................................................5/4
State Farm Ins. Jey Willis Agency ......................................................8/31
Summit Insurance Group ....................................................................5/15
Superior Business Solutions, LLC ......................................................4/17
Superior Court Chief Judge Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit - Frank C. Mills, III ......9/1
Superior Court Judge Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit - Ellen McElyea ....6/6
Tanglewood Farm Miniatures ...............................................................6/4Taste of Italy Italian Restaurant & Pizza ..............................................9/5
TermNet Merchant Services................................................................9/13
The Art of Home Improvement...........................................................3/15
The Furniture Guild ............................................................................5/19
The Goddard School of Woodstock......................................................5/4
The Hope Center .................................................................................7/27
The Price Counseling Center ..............................................................6/27
Thompson, Meier & King, P.C. ............................................................6/1
Tom Mileshko Photography ..................................................................7/1
Total Roong Concepts, LLC .............................................................7/30Trilogy Salon, LLC .............................................................................7/25
U.S. Army Recruiting - Woodstock....................................................8/23
U.S. Congressman Tom Price ...............................................................9/6
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta ...................................................5/27
Uptronix Inc. .......................................................................................5/23
Verizon Wireless .................................................................................3/15
Vulcan Materials Company...................................................................7/6
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. ...................................................................6/16
Wallace Financial Group, Inc. .............................................................9/13
Weiner Eye Center, LLC .....................................................................6/17
Wells Fargo .........................................................................................4/26
WellStar.................................................................................................7/6
Willoughby & Sewell Development .....................................................6/8
WLJA - 101.1 FM / WPGY - 1580 AM..............................................8/24
Woodstock Ear, Nose and Throat ..........................................................7/2
Woodstock Pharmacy & Compounding ..............................................5/19
Woodstock Visitors Center @ Deans Store .......................................6/14
Yawns Books & More, Inc. ..................................................................7/9
YWCA of Northwest Georgia ...............................................................7/9
Zaxbys @ Holly Springs......................................................................8/2
Membership Renewals Continued
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he Chamber began accepting applications on August 1st for the Leadership
Cherokee Class of 2012. Sponsored each year by the Chamber, Leadership
Cherokee boasts more than 440 graduates since the programs inception in
987. Leadership Cherokee produces experienced leaders for business, civic
nd political roles in our community, stated Ben Looper, President of South-
ast Restoration Group and 2011 Chamber Chair.
Monthly programs for the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2012 will include a
ariety of topics such as education, justice, infrastructure, public safety, health-
are, and city/county/state government. A community service project will alsoe integrated into the program, said Jeff Rusbridge, Dyer & Rusbridge, P.C.,
who is the Incoming Chair of the 2012 Leadership Cherokee Steering Com-
mittee.
Nominations for the prestigious Leadership Cherokee program will be accept-
d through October 1st. Following an application and interview process, the
lass which varies in size each year - will be chosen in November. Cost for
his nine-month program that begins in January 2012 and concludes in Septem-
er 2012, is $675 for Chamber members and $825 for non-members. The fee
ncludes a one-year individual Chamber membership for non-members.
or further information regarding Leadership Cherokee or to receive a nomi-
ation form, please contact the Chamber ofce at 770-345-0400 or e-mail the
Chamber at [email protected].
NominationDeadlineOctober 1st
Bowling : $30 per person(includes 3 games of bowling, shoes & food)
Spectator Ticket: $10 (includes food, fun & networking)
Cash Bar FoNetworking
9-Pin No Tap Tournament
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams!
Cherokee Lanes1149 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114
Location:
Thursday, October 20th6:00-8:00pm
For more information contact [email protected]
Sponsored by:
for a day!Luncheon sponsor:
he Chambers Partners in Education Committee, in conjunction with the Cherokee
ounty School District & Chamber member private schools, will host the 12th Annual
Principal For A Day program on Wednesday, October 19th. This program encourages
ncreased awareness of public & private education among community leaders and also
urthers relationships between Cherokee County schools and the larger community.
he half-day program will provide participants with the opportunity to learn rst-hand
bout current educational issues, the changing roles of school administrators and the
aily challenges facing educators, while offering principals the perspective and input of
person outside of the system. The program will conclude with a seated luncheon from
2:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Chambers Terrace Level. Special thanks to Credit Union
f Georgia for sponsoring this years luncheon which includes Chattahoochee Technical
ollege President Dr. Sanford Chandler as featured speaker.
he Chambers Education Committee will review each CEO/Presidents application and
hose chosen to participate will be notied. The participants will, during a pre-eventrientation, randomly draw the name of the school where they will serve as Principal
or a Day.
he CEO/President will accompany the principal, observing daily interaction with staff,
arents, students and the school community. Principals for a Day are encouraged to
ctively participate in the day, asking questions and sharing observations of events.
articipants in the Principal for a Day program must be members in good standing of
he Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.
Applications will be accepted September 1st-30th. For more information contact the
hamber at 770-345-0400.
New Members are encouraged to join us for a Chamber overvand the opportunity to meet fellow new members along with kChamber and community volunteers. RSVP by October 18th
Thursday, October 20th
7:45 am
Location:
Chamber Terrace Level3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton
Sponsored by:
New Member Cofee
Bowling Tournamen
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Northside Hospital-Cherokees Diabetes Education Program in Can-
on has been awarded continued recognition from the American Dia-
betes Association (ADA). The Program was rst recognized by the
ADA in September 2002 and received this prestigious honor by meet-
ng the ADAs National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management
Education Programs. The newest recognition has been approved
hrough September 2015.
Taught by knowledgeable and certied health-care professionals,
Northside Hospital-Cherokees Diabetes Education Program provides
atients with the highest quality education and most up-to-date infor-
mation to aid them in the management of their diabetes. Available
or individuals at risk for or who have Type 1, Type 2, gestational or
re-diabetes, the comprehensive Program teaches participants how to
ontrol their diabetes and adapt a diabetes self-care plan to t their
ifestyle. Participants learn:
How to count carbohydrates
How to tell the difference between insulin resistance, pre-diabe-
tes and type 1 and 2 diabetes
About blood glucose levels
Nutrition and healthy meal tips
About the factors that impact blood glucose control, not just the
foods we eat
We are honored to receive this continued recognition from the Amer-
can Diabetes Association, said Leigh Bonacci, RN, BSN, CDE,
oordinator of Northside Hospital-Cherokees Diabetes Education
rogram. The recognition process gives health care professionals aational standard by which to measure the quality of the services they
rovide, and it helps consumers to identify quality programs within
heir community.
or more information about Northside Hospital-Cherokees Diabetes
Education Program, call 678-493-1503 or visit www.northside.com.
Northside Hospital-Cherokees Diabetes Ed-
ucation Program Awarded ADA Recognition
Cherokee Sheriffs Ofce Division of Emergency Management Dep-
uty Director Renee Cornelison has been approved by the International
Association of Emergency Managers Certication Commission to
eceive the Certied Emergency Manager (CEM) credential. The
CEM designation is the highest honor of professional achievement
vailable from the International Association of Emergency Managers,
which has in its membership more than 4,500 emergency managers
epresenting local, state, and federal government, private industry,
nd military emergency managers. The new class of CEM join the
,640 other emergency managers who were approved for the desig-
nation since January, 1993. Deputy Director Cornelisons approval
makes Cherokee County the only emergency management program
n Georgia with both the Director and Deputy Director holding the
CEM credential.
Deputy Director Receives CEM Credential
Are you or do you know of a small business employer in the U
ed States that does not offer their employees health insurance du
price? No matter what your health insurance needs, you can alw
count on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) for a
range of options and outstanding value. BCBSGa has a low cost a
native to standard health care plans called, Blue Essentials that m
your needs.
Georgias Blue Essential Products are budget-friendly plans that c
your essential health care needs and give you the options you w
Employees would receive $20 ofce visit copays and 80% coinsur
reimbursement for their in-network covered items. Employees w
also have plans with deductibles of $1,000 or higher. Addition
they would receive the protection and personal security of having
Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia as their insuror.
These BCBSGa plans are available at reduced premium rates to
gible business members of the Cherokee County Chamber of C
merce! Through the group buying power of MemberCare Alli
of Cherokee CountySM, we are part of a statewide network of ove
Chambers of Commerce offering these insurance products to Chamember businesses. The MemberCare Alliance of Cherokee Co
program includes a variety of discounted insurance products, suc
group term, voluntary and dependent life insurance, group dental i
ance, group long term and short term disability, accidental death
dismemberment and long term care insurance. All these products
or course, available through participating Chamber-member insur
agents.
For more information on these insurance offerings, please cal
Chamber, one of your participating Chamber-member insurance ag
or Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc., (the company that devel
the MemberCare Alliance of Cherokee County program) at 770-
1214 or 1-800-782-8254 ext. 3035.
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS......We are very proud of Renee for receiving the highest level of ce
cation within the emergency management profession and of our e
gency management division as a whole for their dedication in prepa
our community for all hazards, said Sheriff Roger Garrison.
The International Association of Emergency Managers admini
the CEM program for the profession, and policy decisions and jments are made by a Commission of respected professionals in the
of emergency management. The USA-CEM Commission appro
applicants who successfully completed an extensive credentials p
age, a management essay and a written examination. The creden
required include experience, references, education, training, and co
butions to the emergency management profession. Robby Westbr
Director of the Sheriffs Ofce Division of Emergency managem
said: Renee has worked very hard to achieve this high level of
ognition and has truly demonstrated her abilities as an emerge
management professional, Deputy Director Cornelison also hold
highest Georgia Certications for emergency management inclu
the Georgia Certied Emergency Manager, and the Georgia M
Emergency Manager.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgoffers Chamber a Lower Cost Alternat
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In an emergency,
experience mattersEmergencies happen. And when they do, rest assured
that youll get the best care close to home. Northsides
board-certifed emergency medicine physicians and
Pediatric Advanced Lie Support (PALS) certifed nurses
are just right up the road. We hope we dont have to see
you, but i we do, youll be in the best possible hands.
Visit us online at www.northside.com.
Thanks to the Presenting Sponsor Kennesaw State Univer-
ity Small Business Development Center for their support
of the 2011 Business EXPO.
Over 400 people attended the EXPO which offers busin
-to-business & business-to-community networking.
Visit the Virtual EXPOVirtual EXPO Sponsor:
Look or the Scavenger Hunt or your chance to win Door Prize
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Chamber Photo Opportunitie
Chamber ClassicTournament Winners
1st Place Northside Hospital CherokeeEric Stewart, Patrick Fellers, Mark Hayes, Drew Davis
2nd Place Hasty Pope LLPJon Pope, Marion Pope, Tom Pope, Ross Grisham
3rd Place Community & Southern Bank
Mark Randstadler, Rick Ingram, Tony Britton, Ross Brakeville
August Business After Hours
at the Salvation Army Store
Georgia Chamber of CommercCongressional Luncheon
Representatives of the Chamber Board of Directors
Governmental Affairs Council attended this years even
Perry, Georgia.
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Congratulations to the following mem
bers who have joined the Chamber sinc
May 21st. Please take the time to wel
come and patronize them.
AAA Auto Club South
Wanda Gill
2200 Northlake Pkwy, Suite 129Tucker, GA 30084-4030
770-723-8025
Travel
Allstate Insurance
Sheree Edmondson
7990 Knox Bride HwyCanton, GA 30114-8520
678-493-7952
Insurance
Applause Performing Arts Conservatory
Karrie Appleton
8012 Cumming Hwy, Suite 105Canton, GA 30115-9338
770-881-7246
Dance Studio
BizChair.com - Belnick, Inc.
Patti Greco
4350 Ball Ground Hwy
Canton, GA 30114-7362770-721-8200
Dist. Ofce Furniture
Brenwood Academy
Mary Dean Townsend
8991 East Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115770-704-4925
Private Schools, Child Care
Brown and Caldwell
Craig Ferguson990 Hammond Dr NE, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30328-5506770-394-2997
Engineering, Environmental/
Wastewater & Process Engineering
Building Materials Surplus
Tim Roland
104 Bell ParkwayWoodstock, GA 30188-1626
678-445-3230
Building Materials
C & T Auto Service, Inc.
Julie Gable
9336 Main StWoodstock, GA 30188-3761
770-926-4276
Automobile Repair & Service Center
Canton Communicators Toastmasters Club
Steven Van Schooten
Meeting Held At13 Reinhardt College Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114-2561770-366-8224
Nonprot Organization
Canton Dairy Queen
Ted Owens2761 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114-3957
770-479-3156
Ice Cream
Cherokee County Master Gardeners
Dot Martin
100 North St, Suite G21Canton, GA 30114-2779
770-479-0420
Nonprot Organization
Cherokee Rhythm and Smooth
John Vasicak
149 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Suite 11Canton, GA 30114-5298
678-918-2314
Dance Studio - Ballroom
Chevron Food Mart/
Krispy Kruncy Chicken
Danny Dutta155 Howell Bridge Rd
Ball Ground, GA 30107-3890
770-735-1540Convenience Stores, Restaurant
Comfort Zone HVAC
Wayne Buras455 Wilbanks Dr
Ball Ground, GA 30107-6003
770-213-2665
Heating & Air Sales & Service
Custom Resume Services
Carol Montgomery
Woodstock, GA 30189-3790678-445-5515
Resume Services
Devcon Security
Vicki Conner2030 Powers Ferry Rd SE, Ste 220
Atlanta, GA 30339-5016404-956-9623
Security Systems
DI Web Management
Chris North135 Loblolly Cir
Peachtree City, GA 30269-2034770-487-8741
Web Design
Dixie Exterminators Inc.
Brenda Gayton893 Church St
Marietta, GA 30060-8973
770-424-1300Pest Control
Dr. Bob Eddy
1550 Owens Store RdCanton, GA 30115-8903
770-720-7600
Individuals
Elite Ops Airsoft, LLC
Steve Lukowski
857 Hickory Flat Hwy, Suite B
Canton, GA 30115-3407678-341-9243
Sports / Entertainment
Elite Trim Service, Inc.
Teresa Teeples1478 Rucker Circle
Woodstock, GA 30188-2132770-442-9491
Interior Trim Carpentry
Financial Benefts
Carla Clendenon208 Deer Park Trail
Canton, GA 30114-6650678-231-0291
Financial Assistance
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Fine Tuned
Tim Sinclair
1811 Eagle DriveWoodstock, GA 30189-2307
866-614-4388
Home Theater Installation
Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill
Sean McEntegart
120 Chambers StWoodstock, GA 30188-7906
678-837-6836Restaurant
Georgia Hospice by Harden
Anita Jones
2001 Professional Way, Suite 240
Woodstock, GA 30188-6444770-592-3688
Hospice Care
Gymboree Play & Music
Lisa Fisher
6764 Hickory Flat Hwy, Suite 104
Canton, GA 30115-9335770-720-1377
Childrens Activities
Hillcrest Orchards
Jane Hale9696 Hwy 52 E
Ellijay, GA 30536-8078706-273-3838
Apple Farm & Festival, Tourism
Impact Design Build Contractors
Mike Weber
2258 Holly Springs Pkwy, Suite 100Canton, GA 30115-9583
678-880-1702
Construction
Barbara Jacoby
221 West Main StCanton, GA 30114-2746
770-704-4228
Individual
Kenneth W. Axt & Associates Inc.
Carleen Axt
1912 Tripp RoadWoodstock, GA 30188-1916
770-928-8700
Painting Contractors
Lagasse Construction Inc.
Felix Lagasse
775 Lummus Road
Cumming, GA 30040-6870678-513-1715
Brick / Stone Masonry
Live On Yellow Ribbon Cherokee County
Judy Merritt
1717 Indian Ridge DrWoodstock, GA 30189-6858
404-376-5211
Nonprot Organization
Miche Chic
Erin Hay
100 Covey Lee CoveCanton, GA 30115-2745
404-421-1217Retail Womens Apparrel,
Retail Womens Accessories
Debra Murdock
930 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114770-479-4112
Individual
New Horizon Home Services
Nathan Smith
5811 Priest Rd
Acworth, GA 30102-2104770-316-9333
Remodeling Contractor
North GA CPA Services, PC
Jamie Pritchett1194 Buckhead Crossing, Suite B
Woodstock, GA 30189770-926-5302
Accountants
Professional Concrete of GA
Aly McLain
5060 Sugar Pike Rd, Suite 103Canton, GA 30115-5407
770-475-7029
Concrete Contractor
Prudential Georgia Realty
Paul Thomas2340 Towne Lake Pkwy, Suite 150
Woodstock, GA 30189-8208
770-317-1449
Real Estate Agents & Brokers - Commercial
Resurgens Orthopaedics
Traci Westfelt15 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Suite 102
Canton, GA 30114-5259
678-505-4455
Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgeons
Scott Kravitz Agency
Scott Kravitz
50 Holt RdMarietta, GA 30068-3628
404-543-8478
Insurance
Bill Sebring
2010 Towne Lake Hills South DrWoodstock, GA 30189-5288
770-592-3500
Individual
Sequoyah High School
Elliott Berman
4485 Hickory RoadCanton, GA 30115
770-345-1474
Education
SIGN*A*RAMA
Steven Dabbs
9425 Highway 92, Suite 166
Woodstock, GA 30188-6418678-494-4841
Sign Company
State Farm Insurance
Trummie Patrick III Agency
Trummie Patrick III
191 Riverstone Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114-2449770-720-7200
Insurance
Synergy Strategic Solutions
Jim Vadino
185 Stockwood Dr, Suite 180Woodstock, GA 30188-6438
770-591-9615
Network Integrations, Cabling, Wireles
Tarascos Mexican Restaurant
Humberto Magana
111 Mountain Vista Blvd, Suite 110Canton, GA 30115-1302
770-720-1120
Restaurant
The Custom Suit Shop, Inc.
Stephanie Garrett
1395 S Marietta Pkwy SE, Suite 116
Marietta, GA 30067-7852404-869-3113
Retail Clothing - Custom Suits
Wellpath Center
Scott Davis3590 Cherokee St, Suite 401
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5934770-218-1166
Chiropractors
Woodstock Quality Paint & Body In
Barbara Harris9285 Main St
Woodstock, GA 30188-3736770-926-3898
Automobile Body Shop
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WorkshopsPresented By
Business AccountingSeptember 14th
11:30 am 2 pm (Lunch is provided)
Cost: $30 Members / $55 Non-members
This workshop will provide an overview of the three nan-
cial statements, the purposes and major elements of each
and how they t together. It will also cover some basic ac-
counting principles, such as conservatism, materiality andprovide an update on any new tax issues or authoritative
accounting pronouncements that affect small businesses.
Speaker:Dr. John Yelvington, CPA.
Assistant Professor of Economics, Reinhardt University
Must Register by Monday, September 12th.
HR WorkshopSeptember 21st
11:30 am 2 pm (Lunch is provided)
Cost: $40 Members / $70 Non-members
This workshop will focus on areas of human resources
responsibility that exist within most small business op-
erations and educate you on ways to efciently man-
age them and protect your business from problems later.Topics will include: writing your policy and procedures
manual and the key elements it should cover; selecting
and managing employee benets; I-9 compliance; em-
ployee management; recruiting, retention, disciplinary
counseling, termination and layoff.
Speaker:Pilar Neal, Superior Business Solutions
Must Register by Monday, September 19th.
Customer ServiceSeptember 28th
11:30 am - 2 pm (Lunch is provided)
Cost: $30 Members / $55 Non-members
This workshop gives attendees a greater understandi
of why customers defect, a way to examine their own b
liefs on customer service, six keys to delivering extraodinary service, and techniques for building relationshi
and following-up with customers.
Speaker:Julianne Rivera, The Training Edge Group LLC
Must Register by Monday, September 26th.
Introduction to OSHA
October 5th
9:00 am - Noon
(Continental breakfast provided)
Cost: $30 Members / $55 Non-members
This comprehensive workshop provides the audien
with an in-depth overview of the Occupational Safety a
Health Administration (OSHA). No employer should e
gage in the conduct of hiring employees before knowifull well their rights and responsibilities with regards
ensuring they provide a place of employment that is fr
from recognized hazards.
Speaker:Jerry Daniels, North Georgia Safety Training Institut
Must Register by Monday, October 3rd.
All workshops are held in the Chambers TerraceLevel, 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton, GA 30114.
Payment must be made prior to the event date, in or-der to hold your seat. Refunds are not offered. If youcancel 48 hours in advance, a credit for a future workshop will be issued.
To register for a workshop call the Chambf 770-345-0400
visit www.CherokeeChamber.com.
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Breakast meetings are held at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conence Center located in the Cherokee County Administration Building, 1
Blus Parkway in Canton. Cost is $15 at the door. Reservations are du
the Chamber ofce by 5pm on Tuesday beore the breakast on Thursd
NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED
September 1st
7:00 am
Sponsor:
RSVP by 5pm on October 4th.
RSVP to [email protected] September 23rd.
Monthly networking events held
in Chamber member businesses.No program - simply networking!
Presented By
October 6th
7:00 am
Program:
United Way o Cherokee County
Campaign Kick-Of
Sponsor:
RSVP by 5pm on August 30th.
September 27th4:30-6:00 pm
2205 Riverstone Blvd, Suite 256
Canton, GA 30114
Sponsor Location:
RSVP to [email protected] Novemer 11th.
RSVP to [email protected] October 21st.
October 25th4:30-6:00 pm
1001 Univeter Road
Canton, GA 30115
Sponsor Location:
November 15th
4:30-6:00 pm
120 Mountain Brook DrCanton, GA 30115
Sponsor Location:
Sponsor:
RSVP by 5pm on November 1st.
November 3rd
7:00 am
Supported by: Center Cut Catering
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Activity dates are subject to change at the request of the Chair, Committee or Chamber Staff
Please call the Chamber @ 770-345-0400 to RSVP and/or to conrm date and time.
All meetings will be held at the Chamber Ofce, located at 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton (Exit 14/I-575) unless otherwise not
September-November 2011 caleNda
hursday, September 100 am........................................................................................................... Good Morning Cherokee
Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Centerlocated in the Cherokee County Administration BuildingSponsor: Northisde Hospital-Cherokee
00 am.................................................................................................................Executive Committee00 am.............................................................................. Principal For A Day Applications Accepted
Monday, September 5Chamber ofce closed in observance of Labor Day
Wednesday, Septemer 730-8:30 am .................................................................................................Existing Industry Meeting
hursday, September 800-6:30 pm .........................................................................Elected Ofcials Appreciation Reception
riday, September 930 am...............................................................................................................................Going Green
Monday, September 1230 am.................................................................................................................... Finance Committee
0:00 am-4:00 pm ...................................................................KSU SBDC Representative at Chamber
Wednesday, September 141:30 am-2:00 PM .................................................................................................BLASTT Workshop
Business Accounting
hursday, September 1500 am......................................................................................................Board of Directors Meeting
riday, September 1600-11:30 am ....................................................................................Leadership Cherokee Graduation
Wednesday, September 211:30 am-2:00 pm ..................................................................................................BLASTT Workshop
HR Workshop
hursday, September 22
oon .......................................................................................................12@12 Networking Luncheon
uesday, September 2730-6:00 pm ........................................................................................................ Business After Hours
Sponsor Location: Integrated Financial Advisory
Wednesday, September 281:30 am-2:00 PM .................................................................................................BLASTT Workshop
Customer Service
riday, September 301:00 am-3:00 pm .............................................Leadership Cherokee Class of 2012 Planning Session00 pm ............................................................................... Principal For A Day Application Deadline
aturday, October 1...........................................................Leadership Cherokee Nomination Deadline
Monday, October 30:00 am-4:00 pm ...................................................................KSU SBDC Representative at Chamber
uesday, October 400 pm ...................................................................................... Good Morning Cherokee RSVPs Due
Wednesday, October 500 am-Noon ........................................................................................................BLASTT Workshop
Introduction to OSHA30 pm ....................................................................................... Teen Leadership Steering Committee
hursday, October 600 am........................................................................................................... Good Morning Cherokee
Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Centerlocated in the Cherokee County Administration Building
Sponsor: LGE Community Credit Union
00 am.................................................................................................................Executive Committee00 am.............................................................................................Principal For A Day Orientation
riday, October 730 am...................................................................................................Governmental Affairs Council
Friday, October 144-10:00 pm ..................................................................................................................Cherokee
Location: Heritage Park, C
Saturday, October 1510:00 am-6:00 pm .......................................................................................................Cherokee
Location: Heritage Park, C
Wednesday, October 19................................................................................................................................Principal For 12:30 pm-2:30 pm .............................................................................Principal For A Day Lun
Thursday, October 207:45 am.................................................................................................................New Member C
Sponsored by: Repro Produc
6-8:00 pm .................................................................................. Knock-Down Bowling Tourn
Friday, October 218:30 am..............................................................................................................................Going
Tuesday, October 25
10:00 am...................................................................................................Jingle Bell $hop Orien4:30-6:00 pm ....................................................................................................... Business AfterSponsor Location: Cherokee Co. Senior S
Thursday, October 27Noon ......................................................................................................12@12 Networking Lun
Friday, October 287:30 am............................................................................................Regional Issues Advisory C
City of Woodstock Magnolia Hall, 108 Arnold Mill Rd, B
Tuesday, November 15:00 pm ..................................................................................... Good Morning Cherokee RSVP
Thursday, November 37:00 am.......................................................................................................... Good Morning Ch
Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference located in the Cherokee County Administration Bu
Sponsor:
9:00 am................................................................................................................Executive Com
Friday, November 411:00am-8:00 am ........................................................................................................ Jingle Bel
Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference located in the Cherokee County Administration Bu
Monday, November 7th10:00 am-4:00 pm ..................................................................KSU SBDC Representative at Ch
Tuesday, November 8Noon ......................................................................................................12@12 Networking Lun
Wednesday, November 9Noon-2:00 pm ...................................................2011 & 2012 Executive Committee Planning S2:30-3:30 pm ......................................................................................New Board Member Orien
Thursday, November 103:30 pm ...............................................................................................................Education Com
Friday, November 118:30 am..............................................................................................................................Going
Tuesday, November 154:30-6:00 pm ....................................................................................................... Business After
Sponsor Location: Southeast Restoration
Wednesday, November 1610:30 am................................................................................................................. Finance Com
Thursday, November 178:00 am.....................................................................................................Board of Directors M8:40 am-2:00 pm ........................................................................Board of Directors Planning S
Thursday & Friday, November 24 -25Chamber ofce closed in observance of Thanks