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CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA (May 16, 2023) – Be Pro Be Proud Georgia, a comprehensive initiative that connects students to post-secondary training and careers within the skilled professions, continued its mission this year by…

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The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED), in partnership with the Cherokee County School District’s (CCSD) Audio/Video Technology and Film (AVTF) educators, recently announced the winners of the 5th annual Cherokee Student Film Festival as part of a live screening and awards presentation held at Sequoyah High School’s Skip Pope Stadium on April 28, 2023.

Student films were screened on the Jumbotron…

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The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) estimates that small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. Of the new jobs created between 1995 and 2020, small businesses accounted for 62%. Their importance to the local economy cannot be overstated.

“The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners really prioritized small business,…

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There are several reasons small businesses choose to hire minors. A company often employs minors despite their inexperience and sometimes limited availability to reduce labor costs or bolster their team for seasonal crowds. Teens may not have extensive work experience, but they’re ready and willing to earn some extra cash…

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The 2023 Cherokee Film Summit will be held on March 16, 2023 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, at the YANMAR//EVO Center. Since 2019, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) has brought a diverse group of business partners, film industry professionals, and local creatives together for ‘reel community…

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Cherokee’s small business community can apply for much-needed financial relief through the Cherokee Small Business Grant. The funding, made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, will assist local small businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic. The application portal will GO LIVE…

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Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Becker Robotic Equipment, a global cable and robotic machinery manufacturer specializing in individualized robotic equipment, will build a new manufacturing facility to house its North American headquarters in Canton. The new facility will deliver more than $30 million in investment and…

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October is Women’s Small Business Month in America! To celebrate, we’re featuring Cherokee-based women-owned businesses all month long. These inspiring stories will shed a well-deserved light on their incredible leadership, business acumen, and resilience.

This week, we’ll hear from Mandy Chapman of Roytec Industries – a wire harness and wire…

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October is Women’s Small Business Month in America! To celebrate, we’re featuring Cherokee-based women-owned businesses all month long. These inspiring stories will shed a well-deserved light on their incredible leadership, business acumen, and resilience.

This week, we’ll hear from Jamie Foreman of Menagerie on Main – an artisan boutique and…

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October is Women’s Small Business Month in America! To celebrate, we’re featuring Cherokee-based women-owned businesses all month long. These inspiring stories will shed a well-deserved light on their incredible leadership, business acumen, and resilience.

This week, we’ll hear from Lili Bowen of Bowen’s Tiger Rock Martial Arts – a Woodstock-based…

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October is Women’s Small Business Month in America! To celebrate, we’re featuring Cherokee-based women-owned businesses all month long. These inspiring stories will shed a well-deserved light on their incredible leadership, business acumen, and resilience.

This week, we’ll hear from Mandy Phillips of B.loved – a women’s clothing and home décor…

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October is Women’s Small Business Month in America! To celebrate, we’re featuring Cherokee-based women-owned businesses all month long. These inspiring stories will shed a well-deserved light on their incredible leadership, business acumen, and resilience.

This week, we’ll hear from Lauren Bolden of Pie Bar – a pie shop in downtown…

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