Programs: A List of Chamber Programs


Drugs Don't Work

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The Chamber's Drug's Don't Work Program promotes a positive environment by assisting businesses in their efforts 7.5% Worker's Compensation reduction, as well as additional reductions in their Unemployment Insurance and potentially in their health insurance rates.


Entrepreneur of the Month Recognition

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Nominations are accepted each month for the "Entrepreneur of the Month" award recipient to be honored during Good Morning Cherokee each month.


Existing Industry Services

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The Cherokee County Chamber and Development Authority of Cherokee County are partnering in 2010 to host Existing Industry Roundtable meetings for local industries. Four regional meetings are being held around the county this year. Industries are encouraged to attend the meeting in their region, or all if time allows. These roundtable meetings will provide opportunities for industry representatives to meet and discuss issues of concern.


First Citizen of Cherokee County

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The First Citizen of Cherokee County is a prestigious award designed to honor a Cherokee resident for outstanding and significant service to the community. The award is presented each year at the Chamber's Annual Meeting.


Leadership Cherokee

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Leadership Cherokee is a program of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, which seeks out existing and emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds and offers them an educational experience to expose them to various aspects of the community.


Online Job Listings

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Whether your company is hiring or you are looking for a new job, the Chamber is working for you through the Online Job Leads!


Operation Thank You

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Appreciation to local manufacturing/distribution companies is expressed annually through the "Operation Thank You" gift distribution.


Partners In Education

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The goal of the Chamber's Partners In Education (PIE) program is to provide support to students in Cherokee County. Currently, through the PIE program, more than 200 businesses are working with local schools to enhance the educational opportunities of students.


Principal For A Day

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The Education Committee assists in coordinating the annual "Principal For A Day" program. Every fall business leaders volunteer to be the "Principal For A Day" in each of Cherokee's public schools. Through the program volunteers gain insight into the daily challenges faced by educators and administrators.


Regional Business Coalition

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The Chamber is a member of the Regional Business Coalition (RBC), a recognized leader in identifying and advocating sustainable solutions that foster greater economic vitality by building consensus, shared commitment and the cooperation of Chambers of Commerce in the Atlanta region.


Regional Issues Awareness

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Regional Issues Awareness focuses on topics relating to local and regional transportation, environmental, water quality/quantity and land use issues that effect Cherokee County and its residents.


RSVP: Resource Services from Valuable Professionals

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RSVP is professional resource referral program for small business in Cherokee County.

$hop Cherokee Gift Certificates

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The Cherokee County Chamber created this program in 1997 in an effort to encourage the concept of shopping locally. It provides an opportunity for businesses and/or individuals to purchase a unique gift that can be redeemed at a variety of local businesses.


Small Business Assistance

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Teen Leadership Cherokee

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Teen Leadership Cherokee is designed to develop the knowledge and leadership skills of Cherokee County tenth grade students so they may confidently become our leaders of tomorrow. Participation in Teen Leadership Cherokee will demonstrate that in this transient society, a diverse group of people working together, rather than individually, can be effective in solving the problems faced by the community.


Workshops

Register for a Workshop | 2010 Community Workshop Schedule
Workshops are scheduled on a monthly basis for members and non-members. Programs are designed based upon suggestions by the Chamber membership. Subjects vary and include informational programs designed for various types and sizes of businesses.
All programs will be held in the Cherokee County Chamber's Terrace Level.




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