Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Navigators Toastmasters Club online meeting 6/2/2020 6:45 PM - 12/31/2020 8:15 PM

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:20:41 GMT

Every Tuesdays, we meet to practice effective communication and leadership skills in a supportive and positive learning environment based on the world renowned Education program from Toastmasters International. Guests are welcome to join, click the URL to join our meetings on Tuesday evenings.

We the Runners 6/29/2020 10:00 AM - 7/4/2020 8:00 PM

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:58:21 GMT

What better way to celebrate the USA than to honor its veterans! We The Runners is a virtual race to benefit Hire Heroes USA and includes 5k, 10k and half marathon distances. Participants receive t-shirt, distance-based medal and certificate. THERE WILL BE AWARDS! Wear your patriotic best! Run with a dog, run in honor of a veteran. All distances are $40. Download RaceJoy and receive personalized messages from family, friends and sponsors as you run/walk. Participants can run any time from 10 a.m. June 29 to 8:00 p.m July 4. Register today at runsignup.com and support Hire Heroes USA as it helps veterans and their families with employment.

Ribbon Cutting - The Bagel Hole 7/2/2020 9:30 AM - 7/2/2020 10:30 AM

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:11:46 GMT

Ribbon Cutting

CornholeATL Fall League Registration - NoFo Brew Co. 7/6/2020 12:00 AM - 8/24/2020

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:14:07 GMT

Georgia's largest and fastest growing cornhole league is turning ten! We're excited to be back at NoFo Brew Co. for our fall league offering four different divisions of play to accommodate all levels! Join us for seven weeks of fun beginning this September!

CornholeATL Fall League Registration - Vickery Village 7/6/2020 12:00 AM - 8/24/2020

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:17:36 GMT

Georgia's largest and fastest growing cornhole league is turning ten! We're excited to be back at Vickery Village for our fall league offering four different divisions of play to accommodate all levels! Join us for seven weeks of fun beginning this September!

CornholeATL Fall League Registration - Halcyon 7/6/2020 12:00 AM - 8/24/2020

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:17:47 GMT

Georgia's largest and fastest growing cornhole league is turning ten! We're excited to be back at Halcyon for our fall league offering four different divisions of play to accommodate all levels! Join us for seven weeks of fun beginning this September!

Click & Connect 7/7/2020 11:30 AM - 7/7/2020 12:30 PM

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:34:40 GMT

Join Us For Our New Virtual Networking Series,

Click and Connect is a FREE virtual networking series that provides Chamber Members the ability to continue developing their business relationships through networking, while social distancing.

Program Formatting will be similar to the Chamber's Power Networking Lunches, but participants will also share how other Chamber members and the FoCo Community can continue to support your business during this unprecedented time

Tuesday, July 7th

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Click Here To Register

Registration is Limited to 50 participants to ensure enough time for everyone to contribute.

Participants will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration.

This e-mail will contain information about how to access this virtual networking event.

SCORE- Organic (DIY) Search Engine Optimization 7/8/2020 10:00 AM - 7/8/2020 12:00 Noon

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:36:37 GMT

Do It Yourself (DIY)
Search Engine Optimization

You know that in today's world having a website is a must so you invested the time and effort to develop one. But do you know how to get a favorable ranking when clients search for a solution to their needs?

This Live Online Workshop is designed to provide the small business owner with DIY website optimization tools and techniques. Improve your online presence organically, achieve long lasting results, and accomplish this with minimal spending.

Topics to be covered are:

Understanding organic search results
Keyword placement
Meta tags
On Page and Off Page SEO
Technical SEO

No technical or coding experience is needed. You will be surprised how simple organic website SEO can be!

Fee $40

Promo Code: In light of the economic situation caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus, our July Online Workshops are being offered at a discount.

When registering enter promo code 50JU718 to receive a 50% discount.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Small Business Q&A: PPP Flexibility Act 7/8/2020 10:00 AM - 7/8/2020 11:00 AM

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:43:03 GMT

Small Business Q&A: PPP Flexibility Act

Join Us: Wednesday July 8th at 10am

Join Alex Warner- Exisiting Industry Project Manager for the Forsyth County Chamber, and Patrick Fulbright- Area Director for the UGA SMDC Gainesville. We will have a Q&A discussion with Forsyth County Small Businesses to help with the new PPP Flexibility Act.

CyberDefense by Snap Tech IT: A Virtual Cyber Security Workshop for Small Business Owners 7/9/2020 3:00 PM - 7/9/2020 4:00 PM

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:38:21 GMT

Join Us For A Free Webinar:

CyberDefense: A Virtual Cyber Security Workshop for Small Business Owners

Presented By:

Ever wonder what kind of hidden business risks you have in your IT infrastructure?

What if you could answer a few questions that could give you a snapshot of those gaps & insight into addressing them from a cybersecurity expert?

Join Shawn Brown, COO of Snap Tech IT for a webinar CyberDefense: A Virtual Cyber Security Workshop for Small Business Owners. In this webinar, you will get the chance to complete a no-cost self-assessment of your environment & receive expert advice from the best in the business.

Thursday, July 9th

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Click Here To Register

The Forsyth County Chamber seeks to provide access to recommendations, regulations, services and expertise to its members. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this mission remains constant. Prior to acting, members should consult their own professional advisors for information and counsel specific to the individual and unique situations faced by organizations, individuals and corporations. The opinions, interpretations and recommendations of the Forsyth County Chamber are informational only and should not be relied upon by the recipient as legal or professional advice. The Forsyth County Chamber makes no representations as to the accuracy or reliability of the content contained herein. Users of this information accept any and all risks associated with the use of such information and agree that the Forsyth County Chamber has no liability to user.

SCORE- Be Prepared to Manage Risks 7/10/2020 10:00 AM - 7/10/2020 12:00 Noon

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:39:19 GMT

Risk Management:
More than Insurance

Join us as we discuss how small businesses can greatly benefit from applying the Risk Management discipline as an integral part of their strategic planning and operations.

Fee $40

Promo Code: In light of the economic situation caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus, our July Online Workshops are being offered at a discount.

When registering Apply promo code 50JU718 to receive a 50% discount.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Webinar: Building a Career Framework 7/14/2020 10:00 AM - 7/14/2020 11:00 AM

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:08:03 GMT

Join Us For A Free Webinar:

Building a Career Framework

with

Teresa K. Page

Center Dean, DeVry University, Duluth & Alpharetta Campuses

Building a Career Framework: Plan. Execute. Achieve. Own Your Goals!
Learn how to create your career vision and acquire skills to help you execute your goals in your personal and professional like.

Key Topics Include:

The importance of exploring possibilities, building a plan and taking action

Discovering individual paths to professional achievement and defining your own measures of success

The benefits of continuously developing skills and showcasing your value internally

Tuesday, July 14th

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Click Here To Register

*Participants will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration which will contain information about how to access this webinar.*

Click & Cocktails 7/14/2020 5:30 PM - 7/14/2020 6:30 PM

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:29:47 GMT

Let’s Shake Things Up!

Been busy finding new ways to do commerce? We get it. Maybe it’s time to ensure that we’re also connecting. Let’s click and connect- over cocktails!

Join us on Tuesday, July 14th at 5:30 PM to catch up with friends or make some new ones. There will be no set agenda, no elevator pitches and no keynote speaker (but there might be a margarita-making tutorial)! This event is BYOC (Bring Your Own Cocktail) and held at a location of your choice. Feel free to log-in via video or just by calling-in and come and go as you please.

How to Join?

1. Register Below

2. Wait for event information to be e-mailed to you. This will include a link to join us via video and a phone number to use to just join with audio.

3. Before the event, mix your favorite cocktail and pick-up an appetizer from one of these local restaurants: https://www.together4foco.com/restaurants.html

4. Click the link, sip your cocktail and connect with friends!

Tuesday, July 14th

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Click Here To Register

Registration is Limited to 20 participants to ensure enough time for everyone to contribute.

Participants will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration.

This e-mail will contain information about how to access this virtual networking event.

SCORE- Rainmaker Social Media Training 7/15/2020 10:00 AM - 7/15/2020 12:00 Noon

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:40:56 GMT

Rainmaker Social Media Training

Join this Live Online Workshop to receive training on how to use the Six Main Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest and LinkedIn! Gain crucial insight on and learn how to best utilize social media to effectively market and raise awareness for your brand, business, or cause and reach thousands of potential clients and customers — or simply grow your career skill set.

What you’ll learn:
After taking this course you'll know how to use, setup, and post to the six top social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube!

Who this course is for:
You should take this course if you are looking to become more knowledgeable about social media, grow in your career skill set, promote a cause, or to grow awareness for your business.

Fee $40

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Ribbon Cutting - Sweet Pea Boutique 7/15/2020 11:00 AM - 7/15/2020 11:30 AM

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:26:09 GMT

Ribbon Cutting

2020 Skin Cancer Screenings 7/16/2020 6:00 PM - 7/16/2020 8:00 PM

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:25:38 GMT

Webinar: Can you Canva? 7/17/2020 9:00 AM - 7/17/2020 10:00 AM

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:56:01 GMT

Join Us For A Free Webinar:

In today’s marketing world having visually appealing and impressive graphics on social media is a helpful way to gain attention for your business or organization. The process of creating these graphics is much easier than you may anticipate especially with using the web based software, Canva.

Join Jessie Martin, Director of Events at the Forsyth County Chamber as she walks participants through the basics of Canva including how to navigate through Canva, how to utilize pre-made templates, how to add text images, and more.

Friday, July 17th

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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*Participants will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration which will contain information about how to access this webinar.*

SCORE- 21 Ways to Fund Your Non-Profit 7/17/2020 10:00 AM - 7/17/2020 12:00 Noon

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:42:47 GMT

21 Ways to Fund Your Non-Profit

This workshop provides participants with a comprehensive collection of available nonprofit funding sources and includes step-by-step guidance on how to access them.

Participants completing this workshop will learn:

21 ways to fund a nonprofit
How to research and source these funders using free search engines and databases
How to immediately identify funder priorities and restrictions
How to accurately track funding opportunities
The importance of diversified funding base

Fee $40

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Happily Ever After Divorce Virutal Support Group 7/18/2020 10:00 AM - 7/18/2020 11:00 AM

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:19:28 GMT

People often go through a season in life that is unplanned and unexpected and are left feeling hopeless and full of unanswered questions. At the Atlanta Divorce Law Group, we see this with many of our clients going through a divorce. This is why we are partnering with Kathleen Shack, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to offer the Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group. If you would like more information about the support group or the Atlanta Divorce Law Group, please email office@atldivorcegroup.com.

Click & Connect 7/21/2020 9:00 AM - 7/21/2020 10:00 AM

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:29:16 GMT

Join Us For Our New Virtual Networking Series,

Click and Connect is a FREE virtual networking series that provides Chamber Members the ability to continue developing their business relationships through networking, while social distancing.

Tuesday, July 21st

NOTE TIME CHANGE

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Click Here To Register

Registration is Limited to 50 participants to ensure enough time for everyone to contribute.

Participants will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration.

This e-mail will contain information about how to access this virtual networking event.

What You Need To Know About Adoption Virtual Seminars 7/21/2020 7:00 PM - 7/21/2020 11:30 PM

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:55:19 GMT

The attorneys at Atlanta Divorce Law Group are offering virtual support and advice to individuals in the community that are going through a change in their family dynamic. Throughout the year, we will host What You Need To Know About Adoption Seminar as a way to teach people in the community about various adoption options, what to expect during the process and financial considerations when adopting. We will also discuss various tips/tools for integrating a new family together. If you want to join our virtual adoption seminar, please visit our website to RSVP and contact office@atldivorcegroup.com for the video link.

SCORE- Business Start-Up 7/22/2020 10:00 AM - 7/22/2020 12:00 Noon

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:44:19 GMT

Have an Idea? Turn it into a business!

Starting a successful business requires more than a great idea, conviction and ceaseless energy to make it happen. A solid plan and the ability to act on it are equally important.

In this workshop, the experts at SCORE share startup success secrets, including ways to refine your business idea – and then turn your "concept" into a viable business. These same principles apply for early stage businesses which are ready to break out!

What you will learn:

How to develop your idea
Learn about business structures & financing
Managing your money
Begin building a plan

Fee: Free Workshop

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

A LIVE Virtual Author Event with Stacey Abrams 7/23/2020 7:00 PM - 7/23/2020

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:17:03 GMT

Gwinnett County Public Library invites you to join celebrated national leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams for a live author conversation with WABE’s award winning journalist Rose Scott. They will discuss Abrams’ newest book, Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America. This program takes place on Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 pm. To join us, visit gwinnettpl.org and click on the homepage banner ad for the program link or click here: https://meet.google.com/xtv-pgbf-srx. To purchase a copy of the book with no shipping charge, visit https://eagleeyebooks.com/ and mention GCPL.

SCORE- 50 Tools To Make You Work Smarter Not Harder 7/24/2020 10:00 AM - 7/24/2020 12:00 Noon

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:45:58 GMT

Fifty (50) Tools To Make You Work Smarter Not Harder

Now more than ever, small businesses need to leverage resources, optimize their time and reduce costs. Thankfully, there is no shortage of online tools offered for free that can help with all of that while giving your small business the look, feel and advantages of a big business.

Participants in this Live Online Workshop will leave with a list of 50 easy to implement tools that will make growing your business less overwhelming and more manageable.

Fee $40

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Click & Mocktails 7/28/2020 5:30 PM - 7/28/2020 6:30 PM

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:31:28 GMT

Let’s Shake Things Up!

Been busy finding new ways to do commerce? We get it. Maybe it’s time to ensure that we’re also connecting. Let’s click and connect- over mocktails!

Join us on Tuesday, July 28th at 5:30 PM to catch up with friends or make some new ones. We will be joined by the Connection Forsyth to learn about their Boujee Soft Bev Contests & get a great drink recipe for a refreshing mocktail!

Tuesday, July 28th

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Click Here To Register

Registration is Limited to 20 participants to ensure enough time for everyone to contribute.

Participants will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration.

This e-mail will contain information about how to access this virtual networking event.

Sandler- Why salespeople fail and how to fix it 7/29/2020 11:00 AM - 7/29/2020 12:00 Noon

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:55:19 GMT

Please Join Us Wednesday July 29th 11am-12noon

Mark McGraw With Sandler Training will be helping Forsyth County Businesses learn Why salespeople fail and how to fix it

Learn the #1 reason why salespeople fail and what to do about it. This session will help sales professionals change the relationship between buyer and seller so that the buyer is no longer in 100% control and that both people can determine mutual fit.

Webinar: Refining Your Social Media Sales Pitch 7/30/2020 9:00 AM - 7/30/2020 10:00 AM

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:28:35 GMT

Customer needs always evolve and change. That's nothing new. Lately, these needs have done so at an alarmingly fast rate. One of the best marketing channels you have to reach potential customers is social media. On the various networks you will find engaged customers and willing buyers. But how do you speak to them today and how has this changed over the past few months. While "buy our stuff" might not be the right message (Was it ever?) some of the social media strategies and tactics that work today might surprise you.

Join us to learn how your company should be adapting their social media messaging to continue to connect with customers and prospects even as their needs change quickly.

Thursday, July 30th

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Click Here To Register

*Participants will receive a confirmation e-mail upon registration which will contain information about how to access this webinar.*

SCORE- How to Price For Profit and Growth 7/31/2020 10:00 AM - 7/31/2020 12:00 Noon

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:48:02 GMT

How to Price for Profit and Growth

* Smarter Pricing Guidelines for Small Businesses

About this Workshop:

Are you one of the 75% of small business owners that:

do not have a quick and effective pricing model and/or
consistently under-price your work?

If so, this workshop is for YOU!

You will be put on the path to a better understanding of:

The difference between mark-ups and your actual profit margins
How to calculate and utilize your Cost of Goods Sold in pricing
How drive time impacts service delivery businesses while fixed costs impact production oriented businesses
Using fixed or variable costs to price for profit

This Workshop will engage the business owner to analyze costs to better format various pricing models:

Cost Plus Pricing
Competition-based Pricing
Good / Better/ Best models
Margin-based Pricing
When to utilize Premium vs. Discount strategies
How to calculate a Break-even sales goal

Fee $40

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Navigators Toastmasters Club online meeting 6/2/2020 6:45 PM - 12/31/2020 8:15 PM

We the Runners 6/29/2020 10:00 AM - 7/4/2020 8:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting - The Bagel Hole 7/2/2020 9:30 AM - 7/2/2020 10:30 AM

CornholeATL Fall League Registration - NoFo Brew Co. 7/6/2020 12:00 AM - 8/24/2020

CornholeATL Fall League Registration - Vickery Village 7/6/2020 12:00 AM - 8/24/2020

CornholeATL Fall League Registration - Halcyon 7/6/2020 12:00 AM - 8/24/2020

Click & Connect 7/7/2020 11:30 AM - 7/7/2020 12:30 PM

SCORE- Organic (DIY) Search Engine Optimization 7/8/2020 10:00 AM - 7/8/2020 12:00 Noon

Do It Yourself (DIY) Search Engine Optimization

Small Business Q&A: PPP Flexibility Act 7/8/2020 10:00 AM - 7/8/2020 11:00 AM

CyberDefense by Snap Tech IT: A Virtual Cyber Security Workshop for Small Business Owners 7/9/2020 3:00 PM - 7/9/2020 4:00 PM

SCORE- Be Prepared to Manage Risks 7/10/2020 10:00 AM - 7/10/2020 12:00 Noon

Webinar: Building a Career Framework 7/14/2020 10:00 AM - 7/14/2020 11:00 AM

Click & Cocktails 7/14/2020 5:30 PM - 7/14/2020 6:30 PM

SCORE- Rainmaker Social Media Training 7/15/2020 10:00 AM - 7/15/2020 12:00 Noon

Ribbon Cutting - Sweet Pea Boutique 7/15/2020 11:00 AM - 7/15/2020 11:30 AM

2020 Skin Cancer Screenings 7/16/2020 6:00 PM - 7/16/2020 8:00 PM

Webinar: Can you Canva? 7/17/2020 9:00 AM - 7/17/2020 10:00 AM

SCORE- 21 Ways to Fund Your Non-Profit 7/17/2020 10:00 AM - 7/17/2020 12:00 Noon

Happily Ever After Divorce Virutal Support Group 7/18/2020 10:00 AM - 7/18/2020 11:00 AM

Click & Connect 7/21/2020 9:00 AM - 7/21/2020 10:00 AM

What You Need To Know About Adoption Virtual Seminars 7/21/2020 7:00 PM - 7/21/2020 11:30 PM

SCORE- Business Start-Up 7/22/2020 10:00 AM - 7/22/2020 12:00 Noon

Have an Idea? Turn it into a business!

A LIVE Virtual Author Event with Stacey Abrams 7/23/2020 7:00 PM - 7/23/2020

SCORE- 50 Tools To Make You Work Smarter Not Harder 7/24/2020 10:00 AM - 7/24/2020 12:00 Noon

Click & Mocktails 7/28/2020 5:30 PM - 7/28/2020 6:30 PM

Sandler- Why salespeople fail and how to fix it 7/29/2020 11:00 AM - 7/29/2020 12:00 Noon

Webinar: Refining Your Social Media Sales Pitch 7/30/2020 9:00 AM - 7/30/2020 10:00 AM

SCORE- How to Price For Profit and Growth 7/31/2020 10:00 AM - 7/31/2020 12:00 Noon

How to Price for Profit and Growth

Do It Yourself (DIY)
Search Engine Optimization