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  • Honoring Cherokee County’s Past for American Indian Heritage Month

    The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) is honoring American Indian Heritage Month by acknowledging and reflecting on its Native American origins and history.

    American Indian Heritage Month is celebrated each November in the United States. This month is particularly meaningful to Cherokee County because of the rich native history…

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  • Cherokee Based Land of the Brave Documentary Celebrates Veteran-Owned Businesses

    Cherokee resident Steven Le Noir has set out to highlight and honor veteran-owned businesses with his documentary project Land of the Brave – filmed here in Cherokee County.

    “We want to highlight businesses that don’t get the recognition they deserve,” said Le Noir.

    Land of the Brave will feature three…

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  • Cherokee County: A Great Place For A Fresh Start

    How Fresh Start Cherokee is Helping Local Entrepreneurs

    For almost 200 years, Cherokee County has been home to the builders, the dreamers and the entrepreneurs. Dubbed the “192-year-old Startup Community,” Cherokee has possessed a strong entrepreneurial spirit since the start.

    As such, National Entrepreneurship Month in November is engrained in…

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  • Women’s Small Business Month Series – Ashley Grier of the Board and Box Charcuterie

    Q&A Featuring Ashley Grier of the Board and Box Charcuterie

    October celebrates Women’s Small Business month in the U.S. In partnership with Cherokee By Choice investor Georgia Power, COED is honoring Cherokee County’s numerous female entrepreneurs by sitting down with some of the county’s female business owners.

    This week we’ll…

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  • Planting Sustainability Seeds for Success

    How Cherokee is Embracing Sustainability

    It’s World Planting Day! Today is a day to plant trees, but long before today Cherokee County has been planting sustainability seeds for its future.

    The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) and Cherokee County as a whole believe that investing in sustainability and taking…

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  • Women’s Small Business Month Series – Kristi Estes & Jennifer Puckett of In Harmony Pediatric Therapy

    Q&A Featuring Kristi Estes & Jennifer Puckett of In Harmony Pediatric Therapy

    October celebrates Women’s Small Business month in the U.S. In partnership with Cherokee By Choice investor Georgia Power, COED is honoring Cherokee County’s numerous female entrepreneurs by sitting down with some of the county’s female business owners.

    This…

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  • EmPOWERing Cherokee’s Hispanic Community

    WOODSTOCK, GA — The Cherokee Office of Economic Development is teaming up with Cherokee By Choice investor Georgia Power to embrace Cherokee County’s vibrant Hispanic community as part of the BIPOC strategies under its Cherokee By Choice 2.0 initiative.

    The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) celebrated Hispanic Heritage…

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  • Manufacturing Matters

    National Manufacturing Week Recognition

    The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) wants to say a big thank you to its manufacturing industry for National Manufacturing Week!

    The gratitude for manufacturers is not limited to one week, though. COED provides year-round support for manufacturers, as well as other industries.…

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  • Hispanic Heritage Month & Women’s Small Business Month Series – Cynthia Cifuentes of La Luna Bakery

    Q&A Featuring Cynthia Cifuentes of La Luna Bakery

    Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. October also signifies Women’s Small Business month.

    In partnership with Cherokee By Choice investor Georgia Power, COED is honoring Cherokee County’s thriving Hispanic community as well as Cherokee’s numerous…

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  • Cherokee By Choice 2.0: The Five-Year Plan That Will Transform the County

    Cherokee County has been growing at a record rate – and it won’t be slowing down soon. This October, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) is celebrating the kickoff of Cherokee By Choice 2.0 – a five-year strategic plan that aims to nurture Cherokee’s business sector and increase overall…

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  • Cherokee Chills: A Tour of Horror Movie Scenes Filmed in Cherokee County

    Fall in Cherokee County is one of the most beautiful and vibrant times of the year. While we think of our county as warm and welcoming, it can also be the backdrop to the chilling, the thrilling and the downright creepy onscreen. Just in time for Halloween, we’ve compiled a…

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  • Hispanic Heritage Month & Women’s Small Business Month Series – Leticia Hutchins of Alma Coffee

    Q&A Featuring Leticia Hutchins of Alma Coffee

    Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. October also signifies Women’s Small Business month.

    In partnership with Cherokee By Choice investor Georgia Power, COED is honoring Cherokee County’s thriving Hispanic community as well as Cherokee’s numerous female…

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