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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

[email protected].

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

[email protected].

Thursday, October 20th

7:45 am

Location:

Chamber Terrace Level3605 Marietta Hwy, Canton

Sponsored by:

New Member Cofee

Bowling Tournamen

KNOCKDOWN


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Oct. 14-15
http://www.cherokeepignic.com/


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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


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


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


16/18

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)


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


Customer ServiceSeptember 28th

11:30 am - 2 pm (Lunch is provided)


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


Introduction to OSHA

October 5th

9:00 am - Noon

(Continental breakfast provided)


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

Documents

Visions Sept-nov 2011