E-News - Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

Cherokee County, Georgia
“Where Metro Meets the Mountains”
Chamber of Commerce
Volume 13
E-News
February/March 2013
Issue 1
OFFICERS
Chairman..................................................................................Randy Gravley
WLJA 101.1 FM/Enjoy! Cherokee Magazine
Chair-Elect...................................................................................... Lewis Cline
Bank of North Georgia
Vice-Chair
Community Relations..........................................................Jeff Rusbridge
Dyer & Rusbridge, P.C.
Vice-Chair
Economic & Small Business Dev...........................................Jason Nelms
Everlast Synthetic Products
Vice-Chair
Chamber Services................................................................ Rick Whiteside
Corblu Ecology Group, LLC
Past Chair................................................................................. Thomas Heard
Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority
DIRECTORS
The Chamber’s 2013 Quality of Life Magazine, Our Cherokee, was unveiled during the organization’s 42nd Annual Meeting. Our Cherokee
is utilized for marketing the community to potential new businesses and
residents; however the information is also valuable for existing companies and people who already call Cherokee County home! A copy of Our
Cherokee has been mailed to all Chamber members.
It’s no secret that Our Cherokee is what the cover says as Cherokee County is growing, progressive, prosperous, friendly, metro, dynamic, beautiful and the list goes on and on. Will you help us spread the word about
what Our Cherokee has to offer? Additional copies are available by contacting the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or [email protected].
Now sit back, relax and read about Our Cherokee. You might just learn
something new!
Kyle Bennett.................................Woodstock Office of Economic Dev.
Mandy Chapman....................................................Roytec Industries, Inc.
Dee Dee Doeckel............................ Chattahoochee Technical College
Rod Drake........................................................... Georgia Power Company
Susan Filiberto....................................................................MUST Ministries
Chuck Flagg.......................................................................... Cruise Holidays
Doug Foley................................................................... Center Cut Catering
Shelia Garrison...............................................................................Individual
Steve Garrison, Jr.......................................................Canton Tire & Wheel
Billy Hayes................................................Northside Hospital - Cherokee
Rick Ingram................................................Community & Southern Bank
Rick Kononen..................................................................................Individual
Joan McFather................................................................. Retired Educatior
George Olney.................................................Kennesaw State University
Jamie H. Pritchett, CPA............................... North GA CPA Services, PC
Julianne Rivera.........................................................Keller Williams Realty
Jo Ellen Wilson........................................................... Reinhardt University
STAFF
Pamela W. Carnes, GCCE............................................. President & CEO
Vicky Tucker............................................ Vice-President of Operations
Kelly Berryhill................. Business & Consumer Services Specialist
Amy Blanton..................................Education & Workforce Specialist
Gini Mizelle...................................................................... Events Manager
Nichole Parks....................................................... Membership Manager
Paula Willliams........................................... Communications Manager
New to the Board of Directors
Kyle Bennett
Woodstock Office of Economic Dev.
Doug Foley
Center Cut Catering
Mandy Champman
Roytec Industries, Inc.
George Olney
Kennesaw State University
Dee Dee Doeckel
Chattahoochee Technical College
Jamie Pritchett
North GA CPA Services, PC
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Julianne Rivera
Keller Williams Realty
utgoing
Board Members
Pictured (l to r): Phil Eberly, W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc.; Mike
Owen, Lusk Construction, Inc.; John West, Express Impressions;
Ben Looper, Southeast Restoration Group; David Simmons,
Chattahoochee Technical College. Not pictured: Renee Cavan,
SunTrust Banks; Earl Darby, Darby Funeral Home.
Chamber’s Annual Meeting Highlights
2013 Chairman Randy Gravley accepting the gavel Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Larry Stevens.
from outgoing Chairman Tom Heard.
Outgoing 2012 Executive Committee Incoming 2013 Executive Committee
Pictured above (l to r): 2012 Chair Tom Heard, Cherokee Water
& Sewerage Authority; Past Chair, Ben Looper, Southeast Restoration Group; 2013 Chairman Randy Gravley, WLJA 101.1
FM/Enjoy! Cherokee Magazine; Vice-Chair Economic & Small
Business Development, Rick Ingram, Community and Southern
Bank; Vice-Chair Community Relations, Lewis Cline, Bank of
North Georgia and Vice-Chair Chamber Services, David Simmons, Chattahoochee Technical College.
Pictured above (l to r): Past-Chair Chairman Tom Heard,
Cherokee Water & Sewerage Authority; 2013 Chairman Randy
Gravley, WLJA 101.1 FM/Enjoy! Cherokee Magazine; Vice-Chair
Community Relations, Jeff Rusbridge, Dyer & Rusbridge, P.C.;
Vice-Chair Chamber Services, Rick Whiteside, Corblu Ecology
Group, LLC; Chair-Elect Lewis Cline, Bank of North Georgia;
Vice-Chair Economic & Small Business Development, Jason
Nelms, Everlast Synthetic Products.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Chairman’s Council Volunteer of the Year
Hugh Beavers, Community Bank & Trust
Carolyn Hall, Scentsy/Wickfree Candles, Inc.
November 20, 2012 - January 28, 2013
Ridgewalk Interchange
Atlas Orthopaedics
Exit 9 off I-575
970 Woodstock Parkway, Suite 310, Woodstock
Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgeons
Technical Resource Solutions
Anna Crawford Children’s Center
Holiday Lights of Hope
185 West Main St, Suite A, Canton
Computer Consulting & Service
Hobgood Park, Woodstock
NonProfit Organization
November 20, 2012 - January 28, 2013
Papa P’s
2295 Towne Lake Pkwy, Suite 160, Woodstock
Restaurant
MUST Ministries
111 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton
Nonprofit Organization
Chevron at Hobgood
Louisiana’s Best Fish-n-Chicken
5195 Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock
Convenience Store, Restaurant
University of Georgia
Cooperative Extension
100 North St, Suite G21, Canton
Nonprofit Organization
Congratulations to the following members who joined the Chamber from
November 27, 2012-January 29, 2013.
Please take the time to welcome and
patronize them.
Elaine Bell
1660 Harmony Dr
Canton, GA 30115-2219
770-479-2724
Individual - Retired
Cherokee Theatre Company
Ed Palombo
P.O. Box 5885
Canton, GA 30114-0220
770-591-0282
Nonprofit Organization
Express Employment Professionals
Blaud Odell
155 Towne Lake Pkwy, Suite 200
Woodstock, GA 30188-4850
770-928-8786
Staffing Services
Bend Your Knees, Inc.
Bob Dixon
124 Timberland Drive
Canton, GA 30114-5775
404-271-1360
Nonprofit Organization
Crossroads Food Mart
Chandrakant Bavariya
180 Butterworth Rd
Canton, GA 30114-8358
770-720-0688
Convenience Store
Hembree Enterprises
Buddy Gene Hembree
P.O. Box 808
Ball Ground, GA 30107-0808
770-737-2184
Wrecker Service
Car-Mart
Chance Armstrong
7336 Highway 92
Woodstock, GA 30189-3480
678-331-5444
Automobile Dealership
Pre-Owned
Empire Petroleum Partners
Craig Kramer
119 Mirramont Lake Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189-8215
770-512-5776
Petroleum Distributor
Inspirational Artistic Impressions, LLC
Dr. Mary Ursits
393 Stockwood Dr
Woodstock, GA 30188-3847
770-926-9451
Arts
Cherokee Rhythm & Smooth
John Vasicak
147 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Suite 14
Canton, GA 30114-5295
678-918-2314
Dance Studio - Ballroom
Cherokee Soccer Association
Kim Bishop
157 Railroad St
Canton, GA 30114-3054
770-704-0187
Nonprofit Organization
Employee Insights, LLC
Bob O’Hara
P.O. Box 403
Holly Springs, GA 30142-0007
678-716-6124
Recruitment & Employee Assessments
InstaLoan / Titlebuck$
Jeffrey McManus
652 Riverstone Pkwy, Suite 106
Canton, GA 30114-5647
678-880-0138
Loans & Title Pawn
Enterprise Rent a Car
Angie Wiggins
1494 Riverstone Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114-5605
770-479-7754
Automobile Rental
Iron Gait Percherons, Inc.
Candace Lee
114 Hancock Mountain Trail
Waleska, GA 30183-2224
770-796-2598
Nonprofit Organization
Congratulations to the following members who joined the Chamber from
November 27, 2012-January 29, 2013.
Please take the time to welcome and
patronize them.
Jump Kitchen & Sports Saloon
Michelle Young
1085 Buckhead Crossing, Suite 140
Woodstock, GA 30189-4261
678-388-7717
Restaurant
Liberty Hill Church
Jamey Prickett
141 Railroad St, Suite 106
Canton, GA 30114-3076
678-493-8920
Church
The Wheeler House
Lee Lusk
510 Gilmer Ferry Rd
Ball Ground, GA 30107-3202
770-402-1686
Event & Wedding Venue
Keller Williams Realty Partners
Stephanie Nielsen
2205 Riverstone Blvd, Suite 107
Canton, GA 30114-5250
678-493-2100
Real Estate Agents & Brokers
McNair Law Firm, P.A.
Rita McKinney
P.O. Box 447
Greenville, SC 29602-0447
864-271-4940
Attorneys
Total Graphics, Inc.
Anne Schmitthenner
1050 Shiloh Rd NW, Suite 301
Kennesaw, GA 30144-7197
770-424-4140
Promotional Products
& Printing Services
Keller Williams Realty Partners
Tommy Clay
220 Heritage Walk, Suite 101
Woodstock, GA 30188-6458
770-315-3313
Real Estate Agents & Brokers
Trey Olson
P.O. Box 769
Canton, GA 30169-0769
770-704-4384
Individual
Kim Bates Photographic Art
Kim Bates
5087 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115-2240
770-617-7595
Photography
Latini’s Italian Market & Deli
Steve Latini
402 Argonne Terrace, Suite 200
Holly Springs, GA 30115-1880
770-345-0552
Restaurant
Starbucks Coffee Company
Crystal Jones
2030 Cumming Hwy, Suite 100
Canton, GA 30114
678-493-9605
Restaurant
Superior Court Chief Judge
Jackson Harris
90 North St, Suite 260
Canton, GA 30114-2789
678-493-6260
Government - Judicial
Wiley Creek Duck Preserve
Larry Lewallen
205 Sawyer Farm Rd
Waleska, GA 30183-5007
770-712-5910
Hunting Preserve
Winchester Woodfire Grill
Andrea Henry
110 Mountain Vista Blvd
Canton, GA 30114-4269
770-345-4745
Restaurant
Membership Renewals.....
November 27, 2012-January 29, 2013
member since
member since
1 Man Geek, LLC.............................................................................................. 2/12/2010
A Love of Travel.................................................................................................. 1/2/2002
AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care........................................................ 8/31/2006
Absolutely Clean!.............................................................................................. 9/29/2006
Ackerman Security Systems................................................................................ 1/5/2004
Alfa Insurance - Josh Bagby Agency................................................................. 2/10/2010
American Cancer Society.................................................................................. 1/25/2012
American Kidney Services.............................................................................. 12/30/2010
Arranged To Eat................................................................................................. 12/1/2010
AWS Alternative Waste Solutions......................................................................9/26/2011
Azure Salon and Spa.......................................................................................... 1/17/2008
Jay Baker.............................................................................................................. 1/2/2008
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers - Karen Lance............... 1/5/2004
Bobo Plumbing.................................................................................................11/16/1989
Boiler Solutions, Inc........................................................................................ 10/14/2009
Brian Pinson State Farm Insurance.....................................................................11/5/1999
BridgeMill Athletic Club................................................................................. 10/14/1998
C.W. Matthews Contracting Company.............................................................11/24/2003
G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA.............................................2/17/2006
Gas South, LLC.................................................................................................12/20/2006
Georgia Northeastern Railroad Co.......................................................................1/23/1991
U.S. Congressman Phil Gingrey..........................................................................1/27/2012
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc....................................................................12/20/1988
Hawks Ridge Golf Club.......................................................................................1/28/1999
Health & Life Strategies......................................................................................12/4/2008
Hi Caliber...........................................................................................................11/19/2009
Dr. Nicole Holmes...............................................................................................1/23/2007
Howard’s Auto Body, Inc.....................................................................................1/13/2012
Icebreakers Unlimited, LLC..................................................................................7/2/2010
International Family Foundation, Inc..................................................................1/13/2012
Chris O. Jernigan, D.M.D..................................................................................10/29/1999
Lawrence Kiel......................................................................................................12/2/2010
Landrum & Friduss, LLC......................................................................................1/4/2008
LGE Community Credit Union............................................................................2/13/2009
Margaret Logan..................................................................................................11/17/1988
Magnolia Tech, LLC............................................................................................1/12/2011
Martin Surveying Company.................................................................................12/8/2003
Canterbury Ridge Apartments............................................................................ 1/19/1999
Canton Jewelry..................................................................................................11/19/2004
Capital Inventory, Inc....................................................................................... 12/23/2010
Chamberhouse...................................................................................................... 9/1/1986
Chattahoochee Technical College...................................................................... 1/25/1988
Cherokee Bank..................................................................................................11/20/1998
Cherokee County Animal Shelter...................................................................... 1/23/2007
Cherokee County Commission Chairman......................................................... 1/19/1990
Cherokee County Commissioner - District 1..................................................... 2/15/1991
Cherokee County Commissioner - District 2..................................................... 2/15/1991
Cherokee County Commissioner - District 3..................................................... 1/13/1993
Cherokee County Commissioner - District 4..................................................... 2/15/1991
Cherokee County Health Department.................................................................1/26/2011
Cherokee County Manager................................................................................ 2/15/1991
Cherokee County Probate Court........................................................................ 1/10/1995
Cherokee County Sheriff..................................................................................... 4/1/1991
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner................................................................ 7/16/1981
Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council....................................................... 1/27/2004
Cherokee Eye Group........................................................................................ 10/26/1993
Cherokee Floor Covering................................................................................. 12/16/1992
Cherokee Tire Service.......................................................................................11/17/1988
Chick-fil-A Dwarf House..................................................................................10/11/1993
City of Nelson...................................................................................................... 2/9/1998
Chris Collett....................................................................................................... 12/3/2003
Commercial Bank & Business Equipment........................................................ 12/3/2010
Community Bank & Trust.................................................................................. 1/27/1989
Creative Awards & Promotions.........................................................................11/14/2001
Creekview High School Band Boosters............................................................11/13/2008
Dameron Family Dentistry................................................................................ 1/30/2002
Betsy Decker.................................................................................................... 12/29/2000
Discovery Point Child Development Center.................................................... 12/28/2004
DV Pediatrics, LLC......................................................................................... 12/17/2001
ECS Insurance Group.......................................................................................... 1/8/2007
EDM Technologies...........................................................................................11/17/1988
Edward Jones - Kelly Geiken, Financial Advisor...............................................2/11/2005
Lynn Epps............................................................................................................ 1/2/2006
ERA Sunrise Realty - Cristal Stancil............................................................... 10/25/1985
Etowah Drywall, Inc...........................................................................................1/11/2007
FactoryMation, LLC.......................................................................................... 12/2/2010
Finley Pinson & Associates............................................................................. 10/25/2004
Geoffrey E. Morton, . ........................................................................................11/13/2004
New England Financial........................................................................................1/19/2011
Next Step Ministries, Inc.....................................................................................2/11/2009
Northwest Exterminating Company, Inc................................................................2/2/2005
O’Brien Express Delivery..................................................................................11/20/2002
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning of Metro Atlanta.......................................................2/11/2009
Pied Piper Pest Control, LLC..............................................................................1/28/2004
Piolax Corporation.............................................................................................12/15/1988
PODS - Portable On Demand Storage...............................................................11/29/2001
Premier Surplus....................................................................................................1/19/2011
Prudential Georgia Realty - Camille Gard, Realtor...........................................10/26/2000
R.L. Glosson Contracting, Inc...........................................................................11/26/1991
Reeves Floral Products, Inc...............................................................................11/17/1988
Ribley Family Chiropractic....................................................................................9/8/2011
Riverstone Homes................................................................................................12/8/2011
Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation........................................................11/17/1988
Sellers & Warren, P.C........................................................................................11/16/1989
ServiceMaster By Bailey...................................................................................11/21/2002
Smiling Iguana...................................................................................................10/18/2011
South Canton Funeral Home..................................................................................2/8/2011
Southeast Restoration Group.............................................................................12/20/2000
State Farm Insurance Morgan Harvill Agency..................................................11/21/1990
Harold Swindell.....................................................................................................1/3/2005
TelPlus Communications, Inc................................................................................1/7/2000
The Academy of Dance Arts..................................................................................5/1/1983
The Crown Business Group, LLC.......................................................................2/10/2009
The Landon Group, Inc......................................................................................12/17/2002
The Pampered Chef............................................................................................10/16/2009
The Premier Group Keller Williams....................................................................1/25/2012
True Natural Gas................................................................................................12/30/2010
Veal & Associates Home Inspections, LLC...........................................................2/3/2006
Verizon Wireless, Woodstock..............................................................................8/31/2011
Walden Crossing Apartment Homes....................................................................1/16/2002
Waste Management..............................................................................................1/14/1994
WellStar Cardiovascular Medicine....................................................................11/27/2007
What A Girl Wants.................................................................................................2/1/2011
William Whitaker, Attorney at Law.......................................................................2/9/1994
Jack E.Whitmire.................................................................................................12/26/1985
2013 Chamber Networking Opportunities
Make personal and professional connections by attending networking programs designed to
maximize business exposure in a variety of formats. Mark your calendar and plan to attend the
following 2013 monthly events.
P.O. Box 4998 ~ 3605 Marietta Highway ~ Canton GA 30114
Phone: 770-345-0400 ~ Fax: 770-345-0030
Email: [email protected] ~ www.CherokeeChamber.com
Networking Luncheons
Presented By
Monthly networking events held in
Chamber member businesses.
No program - simply networking.
Network in a “leads-type” environment with 12
non-competitive Chamber members! Reservations are
taken on a first call basis and are limited to one attendee
per categorical listing.
January 10
February 26
March 28
April 25
May 21
June 25
Details: FREE; RSVP by 5pm the Friday prior
Location: Sponsor Location
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
July 18
August 29
September 26
October 22
November 12
December 12
Presented By
Details: $12; Registration & Prepayment Required
Location: Chamber Board Room Time: Noon
January 15
February 12
March 12
April 23
May 14
August 27
September 24
October 15
November 19
December 10
The Chamber’s monthly ‘Good Morning Cherokee’ breakfast meetings offer
members and potential members the opportunity to conduct business and
network with more than 200 fellow business leaders.
February 7
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5
Details: Advance Registration: $15, No Reservation: $20, Future-Members: $25
RSVP by 5pm the Tuesday prior
Standing Reservations: $120 for all 10 meetings; No monthly RSVP required
Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center located in the
Cherokee County Administration Building Time: 7:00 am
May 10 .................................................................................................. Resume Day
January 24 ................................................................................. Annual Meeting
June 10 ..................................................... Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
April 18 ...............Administrative Professionals Appreciation Luncheon
August 13 ........................................................................................Business EXPO
April 30 - May 6 ....................................................Middle School Career Fairs
October 9.............................Chamber Knock-Down Bowling Tournament
May 8 .........................................................................................Picnic in the Park
November 15 .............................................................................. Jingle Bell $hop
New Business Contacts: Chamber members make personal
and professional connections by attending networking
programs designed to maximize business exposure in a variety
of formats. Monthly networking events include: Business After
Hours, 12@12 Networking Luncheons, and our Good Morning
Cherokee Breakfast.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Maximize your marketing dollars
by sponsoring Chamber events and publications that allow you
to spread the word about your business to fellow Chamber
members. The Chamber offers a sponsorship booklet for you to
use in creating a package most suitable to your company’s
needs and eliminates repeated solicitation of funds throughout the year. This document was created to help you review all
of your opportunities at once. It contains a list of available
sponsorships, prices and specific benefits.
Email
[email protected] or call the Chamber office at
770-345-0400 to receive a copy.
You can also view online!
www.cherokeechamber.com/pdf/sponsorbook.pdf
Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings: The Chamber
organizes these ceremonies in order to promote new
businesses, expanded/remodeled businesses, new business
locations or new owners of existing businesses. Photos are
featured in local media outlets, the Chamber's e-newsletter,
VISIONS, and on CherokeeChamber.com
Membership Directory: Your listing in this publication is a
vital part of your membership package. It is the tool for making
business referrals. All Chamber member main contacts receive
an annual updated edition. Directories are updated on a
weekly basis in order to include members joining throughout
the year.
Expanding Your Knowledge: Reinhardt University presents a
series of BLASTT Workshops for various types and sizes of
businesses, pertaining to business growth and development,
are offered. Programs vary annually based upon suggestions
by the Chamber membership. Past workshops have covered
such topics as: How to Market your Business, Social Networking for Business, Making the Most of Networking Opportunities, Interviewing Top Performers and Business Accounting.
Workshops are held at the Chamber.
Promotional Opportunities: Chamber member businesses
are encouraged to display brochures, business cards and
promotional materials in the Chamber lobby. You may also
include promotional materials in gift bags at certain Chamber
events and promote your business through door prize donations. If you want to notify the Chamber membership regarding
who you are and what services you provide, mailing labels are
available for a nominal fee. Additional membership benefits
that allow Chamber members to promote their businesses
include the weekly Chamber Shirt Friday and monthly
Member-2-Member email.
Community Involvement: When you volunteer for Chamber
committees, you gain the opportunity to study community
needs in-depth and develop creative solutions to the business
community's concerns. Chamber committees offer you a
chance to help shape the future of Cherokee County!
Business Referral: Consumers look to the Chamber to recommend businesses. When they ask, we refer only our members.
Website: Every Chamber member receives, as part of their
annual membership investment, a listing in the online membership directory at CherokeeChamber.com. The complimentary listing appears alphabetically and includes main contact
information, hyperlink to your website, email link from your
listing, a clickable map, and the ability to promote special
offers.
Platinum Website Listing Enhancements: The Chamber also
offers the ability to add the following features to your website
listing for an additional charge of $108 per year:
•POP TO THE TOP: This feature allows your company to "Pop
to the Top" of keyword searches and appear as a sponsored
listing.
•HIGHLIGHTED LISTING: This feature will show your listing
highlighted in yellow in the alphabetical list.
•LOGO and/or PHOTO: You are able to include two graphics to
be viewed with your listing.
•50-WORD DESCRIPTION: This description will appear in your
listing and will also be used in keyword searches. If someone
searches for one of the words used in the description your
listing will be displayed.
Discounted Insurance: Chamber member businesses with
2-50 employees are eligible for discounted group health
coverage. Dental, Life, Disability, Vision and Long Term Care
coverage discounts are also available.
Drugs Don't Work: This program can assist your business in
their efforts to establish a drug free workplace. Members
meeting the five step criteria are eligible for a 7.5% Worker's
Compensation reduction.
Communications: The ChamberLink, published weekly and
distributed via email, keeps members posted on the Chamber's initiatives. VISIONS, the Chamber's e-newsletter, includes
information regarding upcoming events and member involvement opportunities.
Members in the News...
Donors Give Elm Street
a Green Light for 2013
Ackerman Security Systems
Awarded Best of 2012 on Kudzu
Voted by Kudzu users as a top company in Atlanta Security Services
Ackerman Security Systems was named a Best of 2012
winner in Atlanta Security Services on Kudzu, the leading
source of local business information and consumer reviews.
Over 5 million businesses competed across 30 categories,
and winners were awarded based on the highest number of
votes received on Kudzu.com.
Pictured (l to r): Shawn McLeod, Elm Street Board President;
Russell Smith, Walton Communities; Steve Ware, Austin Outdoor; Ann Litrel, Elm Street Board Fundraising Director; Melissa Casteel, Mondo Land Planning+Design.
Ackerman’s local U.L. and CSAA 5 Diamond Certified
monitoring center (the only center in Atlanta with both certifications) combined with the latest technology and award
winning customer service have made it Atlanta’s first
choice for security for over 40 years.
Two corporate donors stepped forward to complete the Elm
Street Event Green for Woodstock’s Elm Street Cultural “Winning this award from
Arts Village, just in time for a happy new year for the grow- Kudzu only strengthens our
ing arts center in the downtown area.
commitment to our customers.
Security is all we do and it is
Austin Outdoor, headquartered in central Florida, and nice to be recognized for doing it
Highland Waterworks, Inc, of Atlanta, were the two corpo- better than anyone else,” said Jim Callarate patrons who donated nearly $20,000 worth of materials han, President.
and labor to complete the event green portion of the four
acre site.
“Consumers value companies who appreciate their busiBrian Wester, Regional Vice President for Austin Outdoor, ness and provide superior service. We wanted to create an
remarked, “Elm Street fit in perfectly with the type of proj- open forum where the best companies could be recognized
ects we like to assist in our corporate outreach program.” by Kudzu users,” said Fran Wills, General Manager of
Jim Hester, President of Highland Waterworks, added that Kudzu.
Highland was “happy to be involved in this community effort.”
Background on the Project:
According to Elm Street Board of Directors President
Shawn McLeod, Walton Communities donated significant
amounts of material and labor for overall site grading and
infrastructure earlier in 2012. Melissa Casteel, RLA, principal landscape architect of Mondo Land Planning + De- Positively influence the lives of children right here in your
community! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
sign, is donating services for the site on an ongoing basis.
connects qualified, compassionate adults to advocate for
Ann Litrel, Director of Fundraising for the Board of Di- children in the foster care system, one child at a time. You
rectors for Elm Street, said that the event green will have will be trained and equipped to advocate for a child’s right
multiple uses for the community, serving to host outdoor to be safe, to be treated with dignity and to learn and grow
festivals and markets, offering a recreational space along in the security of a loving family. Connect with CASA by
the Greenprints Trail system, and providing a venue for calling 770-345-3274, emailing us at info@casacherokee.
outdoor performances and classes for the Elm Street The- org or visit us on the web at www.casacherokee.org.
ater and local businesses.
CASA Volunteers Needed
Northside Hospital-Cherokee Sponsors New Cardiac
Monitors for Cherokee EMS
patients arriving to the emergency department, minimizing the ‘door to balloon’ time for reperfusion,”
said Timothy Prather, Chief, Cherokee County Fire
and Emergency Services.
PCI, or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, previously known as angioplasty, is a nonsurgical procedure
that opens the heart’s arteries using a catheter with a
small balloon attached to the tip. The procedure is
a critical interventional procedure for individuals suffering a heart attack due to blockage in the arteries.
Northside Hospital-Cherokee is the only facility in
Cherokee County to offer the service.
“The purchase of the monitors through this donation
will enhance the cardiac-related services provided to
the citizens of Cherokee County,” said Prather.
Pictured (l to r): Billy Hayes, CEO, Northside Hospital-Cherokee; Danny West, EMS Chief, Cherokee County; Eddie Robinson, Assistant Fire Chief, Cherokee County; and Timothy
Prather, Chief, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services.
In the second photo, Sergeant Cheryl Dawson, Cherokee EMS,
demonstrates one of the new cardiac monitors.
About every 34 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a
heart attack. For Cherokee County and surrounding
communities, Northside Hospital-Cherokee is committed to increasing the access to high quality care
for these patients. The hospital recently sponsored
the purchase of five new 12-lead cardiac monitors for
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services.
“Local emergency medical services (EMS) are often
the first line of defense in diagnosing and treating a
heart attack; a strong partnership with local EMS is
critical to achieving better patient outcomes,” said Billy Hayes, CEO, Northside Hospital-Cherokee. “This
sponsorship made perfect sense for us.”
The Physio-Control, Inc. LIFEPAK® 12 Defibrillator/
Monitors, which are now on board all of the Cherokee
EMS ambulances, are designed to improve care for
heart attack patients by reducing the overall time to
treatment.
“The equipment allows us to transmit 12-lead EKG
(electrocardiography) to PCI facilities and activate the
emergency catheterization teams well in advance of
“The EMS of Cherokee County FIRE & Emergency
Services is dedicated to increasing survival and reducing disability from out-of-hospital emergencies in the
county by providing the highest quality patient care in
the pre-hospital setting,” said Danny West, EMS chief,
Cherokee County. “All of our programs are designed
to enhance these efforts and are developed through
strong partnerships with other EMS agencies and
hospitals. We sincerely appreciate the support from
Northside Hospital-Cherokee.”
Prior to the sponsorship, Cherokee County Fire and
Emergency Services had just nine monitors, which
served 1,106 cardiac-related responses in 2012. They
now have 14 monitors. According to the agency, due
to current economy and budget constraints, it would
have taken several years to purchase and implement
new monitors, without the sponsorship.
Northside Hospital-Cherokee’s Emergency Department (ED), in collaboration with the hospital’s stateof-the-art Cath Lab, uses the latest monitoring and
imaging equipment to provide stabilization and treatment of all conditions including PCI intervention for
patients experiencing heart attacks. In 2012, the hospital received accreditation as a Chest Pain Center
from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. The
ED is staffed with board-certified emergency medicine physicians and nurses certified in PALS (pediatric
advanced life support) and ACLS (adult cardiac life
support), who provide the highest level of care. For
more information, visit www.northside.com.
ACCELERATED GRAND OPENING DATE
FOR THE OUTLET SHOPPES AT ATLANTA
Horizon Group Properties, Inc. (OTC: HGPI.PK) and CBL &
Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) recently announced
that the Grand Opening date of the new outlet center located
in the North Atlanta suburb of Woodstock. will be one month
earlier than previously scheduled. The 370,000 square foot initial phase of the center, to be named The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, is now scheduled to open July 18, 2013; it was originally
planned to open in August.
“The sustained demand we are receiving from retailers interested in joining in The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta demonstrates
the tremendous strength of the project,” commented Michael
Lebovitz, executive vice president – development & administration for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. “The outstanding
retail names we have already signed up will deliver a shopping
experience that everyone in the family can enjoy. We are looking forward to the early opening in July.”
The center will feature the best-known brands and designer outlets, including Nike, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Bose, Brooks
Brothers, Columbia Sportswear, Cole Haan, White House|Black
Market, Guess, Fossil, Michael Kors, Under Armour, and Talbots. Thirty new stores were recently annouced including:
The center is located north of Atlanta at the newly-constructed
exit off I-575 at Ridgewalk Parkway in Woodstock. More than
112,000 cars pass the site daily. The center is convenient to
travelers on Interstates 575,75, 85 and 20 and is expected to
draw over four million visitors annually from a three-state area.
Aéropostale
Asics
Berry & Berry Yogurt
Bose
Charley’s Steakery
Charlotte Russe
Claire’s
Columbia Sportswear
Dress Barn
Fox
Gold Toe
Gymboree
Haggar
Jos. A. Bank
Journeys
Kay Jewelers
Kitchen Collection
Love Culture
Lucky Brand
Maidenform
Motherhood Maternity
OshKosh B’Gosh
P.S. From Aéropostale
Sbarro
Sunglass Hut
Taqueria Tsunami
Ultra Diamonds
Waterford Wedgwood
Wilsons Leather
Zumiez
“Strong tenant demand, ongoing support from the City of
Woodstock officials and the speed of the construction permit
the accelerated opening date of the center,” said Gary J. Skoien,
Horizon’s President and CEO. “The development and operation
of the center will generate both substantial economic activity in
and tax revenue for the City of Woodstock and Cherokee County. “We appreciate the efforts of the City and County officials
who helped make this development a reality,”
Designed in a shopper-friendly configuration, the center will
feature covered walkways and landscaped courtyards to maximize the comfort and convenience of shoppers. Its design
blends traditional architecture with lively features including a
children’s play area. A center court complete with fountains
and a fireplace will create a festive atmosphere for shoppers and
visitors to the center. The site can accommodate an additional
30,000 square feet of outlet shops and also features seven outlots for restaurants, service business and other retail uses.
When completed, the center is projected to generate more than
$130 million in annual sales and $3 million of sales and property taxes for the City of Woodstock. The development and
operation of the center is expected to generate a total of $34 million in taxes for the benefit of the City of Woodstock, Cherokee
County and its school district over the next ten years.
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta is a joint venture of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. and Horizon Group Properties, Inc.
Horizon and CBL are co-developers of the project; Horizon is
responsible for leasing and managing the center.
McLeod Selected as Partici- Teen Leadership Cherokee
pant in Arts Leaders Program
Pictured (l to r): Dale Morrissey and Shawn McLeod.
Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta (ALMA) is a program presented by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to encourage leaders to take an active role in solving the issues
and challenges facing the region’s arts & culture community. As a believer in the arts and the value that they provide
our county, Cherokee Bank is committed to supporting this
vital industry by nominating and sponsoring the tuition for
a participant in the program.
Ms. Shawn McLeod of Woodstock has been selected by the
ALMA Steering Committee as a participant in the 20122013 Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta program. Dale Morrissey, Vice President of Cherokee Bank, said, “Shawn is
an informed and powerful advocate for the arts in Woodstock. This program will provide her with further knowledge and tools.”
During the course of five one-day classes, participants visit
arts and cultural venues across metro Atlanta, meet with
key arts leaders and elected officials from our region, and
hear from experts on the issues facing the industry.
We welcome information on you, your company,
employees and the community. If your company has new
hires, received an award, introduced a new product or
service or has other news that would be of interest be sure
to tell us! We reserve the right to edit all Member News
for content and/or length. Submissions will be reviewed
for relevance and timeliness.
Send submissions to [email protected].
Deadline for the next issue of VISIONS is March 21st.
The Chamber is pleased to announce that participants for
the Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2013 have been
selected. Of the 85 students that applied for the program,
19 Cherokee County 10th graders were chosen. Students
were asked to submit a formal application and participated
in two rounds of personal interviews with local business
leaders.
The Teen Leadership Cherokee Class has already attended an orientation with their parents and an all-day retreat, which was held on January 12th. Over the next four
months, students will participate in five class sessions, a
community service project and present a group project. A
graduation ceremony and dinner will be held in the Chamber’s Terrace Level from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 2nd.
The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is to develop the
knowledge and leadership skills of young people in Cherokee County so they may confidently become our leaders of
tomorrow. Participation demonstrates 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.
Teen Leadership 2013 Sponsors!
Leadership Cherokee Begins 25thYear
Pictured (l to r) Front Row: Bryan Reynolds, Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency; Erin Honea, Reinhardt University; Jennifer
Stanley, City of Holly Springs; Katie Wise, LGE Community Credit Union; Carolyn Hall, Scentsy/Wickfree Candles, Inc.; Stacy
Cooper, Cherokee FOCUS; John Vasicak, Cherokee Rhythm and Smooth. Middle Row: Lisa Morton, The Premier Group Keller
Williams, Kelly Berryhill, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce; Karen Mathews; WellStar Health System; Christy Black,
Cherokee County; Susan Kite, Renasant Bank; Sharon Shelton, Primrose School of Harmony on the Lakes; Lori Baker, Next Step
Ministries, Inc.; Courtney Bradley, Northside Hospital-Cherokee. Back Row: Thomas Pelletier, Cherokee County Fire; Barry Satterfield, Cobb Electric Membership Corporation; Will Goodwin, Oak Leaf Church Canton; Trent Samples, Woodruff & Howe Environmental Engineering; Heath Tippens, Cherokee Office of Economic Development; Chuck Flagg, Cruise Holidays; Trey Olson,
Cherokee County Schol District; Jay Worley, Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency.
The Chamber has selected the Leadership Cherokee Class of
2013. This
25th Anniversary Class was
chosen following
their participation in a nomination, application
and interview process.
Cherokee
The 19 class members traveled to Brasstown Valley Resort for their retreat. The group participated
in both indoor and outdoor team building exercises that enabled them to learn not only about each
other, but themselves through a look at personality types and communication styles”, said Susan
Filiberto, MUST Ministries and Chair, Leadership
Cherokee Steering Committee.
Over the next nine months, the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2013 will participate in a broad range
of sessions that will focus on a variety of topics such
as economic development, infrastructure, government, justice, education, recreation, tourism, public safety, healthcare and social/human services.
Chamber Chairman Randy Gravley, WLJA 101.1
FM/Enjoy! Cherokee Magazine, commented that
the knowledge gained from programs such as these
would prepare the class members for a more active
role in the community.
Following the nine-months of leadership training,
the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2013 will graduate during a ceremony in September. For information on the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2014
feel free to contact the Chamber office at 770-3450400 or visit the www.CherokeeChamber.com
Reinhardt University
2013 Workshop Series
It’s All About Working
the Room!
Advanced
Internet Marketing
Do you need to brush up on your networking skills? First impressions are
crucial when trying to market your
business, its services and products. It
is all about working the room, no wallflowers allowed! Learn practical techniques that will help you make the
most of networking opportunities like
Good Morning Cherokee and Business
After Hours. This workshop is presented by Drew Tonsmeire, Kennesaw
State University Small Business Development Center.
It is all about Getting Mobile, Staying
Local and Making it Social in today’s
world of marketing. Learn options for
making your website mobile friendly,
creating Google Places pages and
taping into social networks such as
Google +, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Improve your internet presence with
this program designed for Chamber
small business owners. This workshop
is presented by Drew Tonsmeire, Kennesaw State University Small Business
Development Center.
Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Time: 8:30-10:30 AM
Chamber Members: $20; after Feb. 1, $25
Future Members: $45
Location: Cherokee Chamber Terrace Level
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Time: 11:30AM-2:00 PM
Chamber Members: $30; after Feb. 22, $35
Future Members: $55
Location: Cherokee Chamber Terrace Level
Light breakfast is served.
Lunch is provided.
To register for this workshop, please visit us
online at CherokeeChamber.com, email Amy
Blanton at [email protected] or
call 770.345.0400.
To register for this workshop, please visit us
online at CherokeeChamber.com, email Amy
Blanton at [email protected] or
call 770.345.0400.
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Sponsored by AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care
2012 Education Committee
Reid Trego, Chairman.............................. Huntington Learning Center
Rebecca Cooper................................................. Credit Union of Georgia
Dee Dee Doeckel............................Chattahoochee Technical College
Phil Eberly.................................................................................. W.K. Dickson
Bonnie Ellis............................................................................. Renasant Bank
Shelia Garrison.............................................................Individual Member
Melody Gullett............................................................ Just Driver Training
Connie Hopkins...................................Delta Community Credit Union
Karen Lance.................. Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers
Boston Elementary School Praises Cobb EMC
Boston Elementary School forged a relationship with Cobb EMC in August 2004. As one of Boston ES’s most dedicated and valued Partners
In Education, Cobb EMC looks for a variety of avenues in which to
make a difference in school.
Michelle Meek................My Community Monthly Magazines/Footprints Publishing
Bill Mullin........................................................................Individual Member
Catherine Owens........................United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
Railene Seguin............................................... Club-Z! In- Home Tutoring
Christie Thomas...............................................Summit Insurance Group
Clara Mae Van Brink.............AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care
Greg Veal......................................Veal & Associates Home Inspections
Even before school begins, Cobb EMC is at pre-planning with teachers,
providing complimentary breakfast and lunch, along with door prizes
for the teachers. In addition, each year Cobb EMC offers grant money
for Boston ES’s educators. A grant for the school’s science lab was recently awarded to Kathy Cash. Pictured above from left to right: Boston
Elementary Principal Joey Moss, Cobb EMC Associate Vice President There are dozens of partnership success stories each making an imof Education &Community Relations Mark Justice, Kathy Cash, and pact on the schools in Cherokee County. Volunteer opportunities are
whatever people want them to be, as just one hour can make a difAssistant Principal Yolanda Torres.
ference in the life of a child. As business leaders you need to develop
Of course, Boston ES’s students are the main focus for Cobb EMC and the human capital that exists right here in the community. Your futhey generously provide a range of items and activities for them to use ture leaders and employees are eager to know you, learn from you
and enjoy, including daily agendas,“Say No to Bullying” t-shirts, decks and be inspired by you! Parternering is not just about filing papers in
of playing cards, Silly Bandz, and two author visits (Gail Karwoski and the front office. Partnering is about mentoring students, volunteerBrian Lee). Finally, Cobb EMC has even opened its doors to our most ing for special functions, providing internships and/or job shadowdeserving fourth grade students. These students must complete an appli- ing opportunities, sponsoring school clubs, helping with incentive
cation and “apply” for positions at their company. The most compelling awards for achievement and/or attendance, serving as a judge for
applications earn a chance to visit Cobb EMC and learn all about life in a school event, participating in career fairs, providing tours of local
businesses for students, sharing resources, reading to a class, and
corporate America.
many more!
Why Partner?
Truly, Cobb EMC stands head and shoulders above many Partners In
Education in its quest to better the lives of the community surrounding As you can see, there are many ways for you to make a difference in
Boston ES. Ms. Moss, commends Cobb EMC, exclaiming, “We are so the lives of Cherokee County students. Become a Partner in Education today!
grateful for Cobb EMC’s continued support of the Boston Bears!”
Wellpath Center Volunteers at
Oak Grove Elementary
Partners Join Together for
Johnston Elementary Fall Festival
Employees from Shanes Rib Shack, Publix - Village
Shoppes of East Cherokee, and State Farm Insurance Kirk
Buchholz Agency, participated in Johnston Elementary
School’s Fall Festival.
Scott Davis of the Wellpath Center in Kennesaw dropped
by to volunteer and assist Ms. Elaine Herrmann, Parent Involvement Facilitator. Wellpath is a valuable and supportive Partner In Education to OGES-FAA.
Canton Elementary School
Welcomes a New Partner Rotary Club of Canton
A new partner, the Rotary Club of Canton, has been a valuable partner for Canton ES. The partnership was madeofficial with an on-site
Rotary meeting held on October 30th where members received a tour
of the school after their lunch meeting which was held in the Media
Center. A gracious monetary donation was given during the meeting to
help with needs of Canton ES’s students. One member of the Rotary
Club of Canton, John Longino, is a weekly speaker for 4th and 5th
grade classes. He speaks on very educational and entertaining topics.
On Read for the Record Day, members Peter Gleichman and Barbara
Jacoby read to the students. Canton ES is so fortunate to have the support of this partnership. THANK YOU, Rotary Club of Canton!!! We
are honored to have you on board with us at Canton Elementary STEM
Academy!!! Pictured above is Barbara Jacoby reading to Mrs. Watson’s kindergarten class and Canton ES Principal Gwen Lince as book
character “Ladybug Girl”.
Canton Elementary School Appreciates Pilgrim’s Pride
As a new Partner In Education, Pilgrim’s Pride has embraced Canton Elementary School in many ways. At the
beginning of the school year they provided grade level
backpacks filled with all the supplies needed. During the
holidays, they adopted 20 of Canton ES students with their
“Giving Tree” program and provided clothes, shoes, and
toys for each child for Christmas. THANK YOU, Pilgrim’s Pride!!! You have made the days brighter for many
of our students!!!
Freedom Middle School Partners AAMCO Transmissions and Total
with Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Car Care Decorate for Christmas at
Clayton Elementary School
Pictured from left to right: Kenny, Amanda, and Robyn
Whitmire with a Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt employee.
Oak Leaf Church Canton Hosts
“Movie & Popcorn” for
Canton Elementary School
Oak Leaf Church provides
much needed support to the
faculty, staff, and students
throughout the school year.
As a treat to the teachers,
everyone received “popcorn
and and a movie”. THANK
YOU, Oak Leaf Church
Canton!!! You continue to
amaze us with your generosity!!!
Clara Mae Van Brink, AAMCO Transmissions and Total
Car Care, worked with the Clayton Elementary School
Garden Club to decorate a tree for the front lobby. The decorations were hand-made from natural and organic pieces
provided by Ms. Van Brink who is a Master Gardener. The
club meets twice each month and is led by Ms. Van Brink
along with teacher sponsor, Lisa Wright.
Oak Leaf Church Canton, Teasley Middle School & 2012 Battle of the Boards
When it comes to Partners In Education, Teasley Middle School believes that one of thier partners, Oak Leaf
Church, sets the example. Teasley MS is privileged to recognize them for their continued support for of the students,
staff and community. One admirable attribute that Oak
Leaf has exhibited throughout the PIE relationship is that,
without fail, they respond to the diverse needs of the community in a very personal way. This organization is always
ready to face any challenge presented them. While they
may receive accolades or attention as a result of Teasley
MS’s gratitude; it is evident that from their perspective, no
“thank you” is required. Their attitude seems to be, that a
need was met, and now on to the next. Instead of doing it
for the praise and recognition, they do it because of who
they are and the mission they have set forth for themselves.
Whether it is providing breakfast for a hungry staff, comfort for grieving students, school supplies, or simple words
of encouragement, Oak Leaf is the first to step forward.
A more recent example of their generosity was on November 8, 2012. Teasley MS opened the basketball season
against county rival, Freedom Middle School, at the 2nd
Annual Black and Blue Tournament, also known as The
Battle of the Boards. The four games were held at Cherokee High School, which was significant as both Teasley
MS and Freedom MS students feed into Cherokee HS. Oak
Leaf Church assisted in creating and purchasing all of the
t-shirts for the event. This act of service and kindness is
one of many the relationship with this very special Partner
In Education over the last few years. Oak Leaf Church is
consistently available to meet the many changing needs of
Teasley MS students, and for that, Teasley MS is honored
to recognize Oak Leaf Church as an exceptional Partner In
Education.
Chick-fil-A Canton
Riverstone Parkway Suports
Canton Elementary School
Chick-fil-A Canton Riverstone Parkway is one of Canton
ES’s veteran partners remains united in making Canton ES
the best it can be. This school year, Spirit Nights have
been moved on site for the Canton Connect meetings as
well as the 2012-2013 Curriculum Night. For each meeting, parents and students can pre-order through Canton ES
PTA to have their meals on-site before the meetings. It is
a great time of fun and fellowship as the faculty and staff
join the families for Spirit Nights in the school cafeteria.
On Friday, November 9th, Chick-fil-A and the 3rd Grade
from Canton ES had a pep rally to kick off the Wipe Out
Germs program. This pilot program through Chick-filA is a 6-week course that teaches the 3rd grade students
through educational activities about the importance of wiping out germs. In the kit that each teacher was provided,
they received a case of Purell individual hand sanitizers
along with a caddy for usage on field trips and on the playground. At the end of the program, Chick-fil-A will host a
“Graduation Celebration” for the Canton ES 3rd graders.
Thank you, Chick-fil-A Canton Riverstone Parkway!!! At
Canton ES, we, “Eat more Chiken!!!”
Deana Bearden, Co-President of Canton ES PTA and her
daughter Ava, who is in Canton ES’s Pre-K Program, visits
with the Chick-fil-A cow during Canton Connects.
Partners Share Their Careers with
Johnston Elementary School Students
The DOJO American Karate Center Teaches Bascomb Elementary
School Students About Good Choices
Bascomb Elementary School Partner in Education,
Adam Parman of Championship Martial Arts (formerly
known as the American DoJo), recently provided important classroom lessons for students at Bascomb ES.
He has provided multiple topics in different grade-levels such as using thought interrupters to help students
manage their anger, goal setting for school success, and
respect for others. Throughout these lessons, Adam
reinforces the behaviors of good students through his
zero-reminder and one-reminder rules. One student
from each class is chosen at the end of each lesson for
demonstrating model student behavior and gets to break
a real karate board. All students are given a homework
worksheet to reinforce the skills they learned that day
and if parents recognize students using these skills, they
are invited to attend a free ceremony at Championship
Martial Arts to earn their white belt and break a board.
Pictured here is Mr. Parman as “PE Coach For theDay”
where he spent the entire day teaching PE classes about
good choices in health and physical fitness. Since becoming a Bascomb ES Partner In Education, The DOJO
American Karate Center has also provided support to
Bascomb ES through a staff appreciation breakfast and
participating in PTA initiatives.
Kirk Buchholz, State Farm Insurance Kirk Buchholz Agency, Carolyn Hall,Scentsy Wickfree Candles, Toby Bramblet, Cherokee Outdoor YMCA,
and Stacie Parkes, Stevi B’s Pizza all shared their
careers with Johnston ES students on Career Day!
Northside Hospital - Cherokee...
Making a Difference in Cherokee County Schools!
Darlene Cope of Northside Hospital - Cherokee has
been instrumental in helping my students, who have
more learning challenges than most students, on their
quest to succeed. They all have had difficulty on the
state tests and have low self-esteem when it comes to
anything with math. Darlene has physically come to the
school and helped students in the computer lab.With 30
students an extra hand is always beneficial. She has donated various prizes as students strive to reach goals, and
we have even talked about arranging hospital tours for
my older students to show them possible career paths.
I work with 150 students who all could use a helping
hand, with a smile and a willingness to see the ability
that most of these students do not see in themselves Darlene has stepped forth to assist. For that I am extremely
grateful.
Ron Schwarzman, Ed. S.
Math Department
Creekland Middle School
Hickory Flat Elementary School (HFES) appreciates the
generous donation from Partner In Education Northside
Hospital - Cherokee toward Hickory Flat ES’s programs
such as Math Super Stars, the Clinic, and Fall Festival.
Pictured from left to right: Christi Wrobleski, HFES PTA
Treasurer; Mariellen Metraw, HFES Nurse; Mary Guerrant,
Northside Hospital - Cherokee PIE Representative; Dr.
Keith Ingram, HFES Principal; Cathryn Shurett, HFES PTA
Math Super Stars; and Mia Temples HFES Media Specialist.
Northside Hospital-Cherokee has graciously made a monetary donation to purchase a AED device for Canton Elementary STEM Academy (CES). The school is very appreciative of the addition of this life-saving device to the
campus and anxiously awaits its arrival and installation. A
member of the Rotary Club of Canton and Community Relations Coordinator for Northside Hospital-Cherokee, Alison
Higgins, facilitated a coat drive for our students. The school
received 60 coats to help meet the needs of the CES students.
THANK YOU, Northside Hospital-Cherokee! What a lifesaving partner to help keep our incredible students warm
and safe. Pictured are from left to right are CES PTA President Deana Bearden, Cherokee County School District Lead
Nurse Gwen Chambers, CES Nurse Lisha Smith, CES Principal Gwen Lince, Northside Hospital-Cherokee Community Relations Coordinator Alison Higgins, Highland River
Health Center CEO Jason Bearden and Dr. Brian Hightower,
CCSD Assistant Superintendent for School Operations.
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All meetings will be held at the Chamber Office, located at 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton (Exit 14/I-575) unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, February 5th
8:30-10:30 am......................................................... BLASTT Workshop
It’s All About Working the Room!
3:00-5:00 pm.......................................................... By-Laws Task Force
5:00 pm......................................Good Morning Cherokee RSVP’s Due
Thursday, March 7th
7:00 am............................................................ Good Morning Cherokee
Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center
located in the Cherokee County Administration Building
Sponsor: Edward Jones Investments
9:00 am..................................................................Executive Committee
Wednesday, February 6
3:00 pm.......................................................Career Fair Sub-Committee
Friday, March 8
8:30 am................................................................. Education Committee
Thursday, February 7
7:00 am............................................................ Good Morning Cherokee
Location: Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center
located in the Cherokee County Administration Building
Sponsor: Cherokee Office of Economic Development
Tuesday, March 12
4:30-6:00 pm......................................................... Business After Hours
Sponsor Location: Renasant Bank
9:00 am..................................................................Executive Committee
Wednesday, March 13
8:00 am.............................................................Going Green Committee
3:00 pm.......................................................Career Fair Sub-Committee
Tuesday, February 12
8:00 am.............................................................Going Green Committee
10:00 am...................................................................Finance Committee
4:30-6:00 pm......................................................... Business After Hours
Sponsor Location: Canterbury Ridge Apartments
Wedneday, February 13
8:00 am....................................................... Board of Directors’ Meeting
3:00-4:00 pm............................................... Business EXPO Task Force
Friday, February 15
8:00 am-5:00 pm..........................................Leadership Cherokee Class
Tuesday, February 26
Noon........................................................12@12 Networking Luncheon
Thursday, March 14
8:30-10:30 am......................................................... BLASTT Workshop
Friday, March 15
8:00 am-5:00 pm........................................ Leadership Cherokee Meets
Tuesday, March 19
10:00 am..................................................................Finance Committee
Wednesday, March 20
8:00 am-2:00 pm........................................Cherokee Day at the Capitol
3:00 pm.............................................. Workforce Development Council
Thursday, March 21
8:00 am....................................................... Board of Directors’ Meeting
Wedndesday, February 27
11:30 am - 2:00 pm................................................. BLASTT Workshop
Advanced Internet Marketing
3:00-4:00 pm.......................................... ResuMay Day Sub-Committee
Wednesday, March 27
11:30 am - 2:00 pm................................................. BLASTT Workshop
3:00 pm.................................................. ResuMay Day Sub-Committee
Tuesday, March 5
5:00 pm......................................Good Morning Cherokee RSVP’s Due
Thursday, March 28
Noon.........................................................................12@12 Networking
Friday, March 29
Chamber office closed in observance of Good Friday