Gamechangers: 10 Athens Leaders Under 40 |
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Do you know someone that is a Gamechanger? A person who leads by example and collaboratively seeks to implement a bright vision for the community? Please consider nominating someone today!
Eligible nominees much be under the age of 40 as of December 31, 2021. Nominees must live or work in Athens-Clarke County. You may nominate yourself for this award.
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Your Chamber at Work for You |
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Jobs Database Coming Soon |
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In partnership with Athens-Clarke County Economic Development, we have launched a job database for workforce recruitment. If you currently have jobs posted anywhere online, you should also see them on this job database! Please search for your listings at www.investathensga.com and if you do not see your jobs posted, contact Marissa for further assistance. It is our goal to ensure that all of our chamber members are able to fully utilize this job search platform.
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Athena Award Nominations are Open |
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The ATHENA Award honors women who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishments, who excel in their chosen field, and devote time and energy to their community.
Nominations must be received by November 1st, 2021 to be considered.
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New Partnership with Podium! |
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Get more reviews, collect payments, send SMS campaigns, and centralize your communications—all from one easy-to-use platform. As an Athens Area Chamber of Commerce member, you can take advantage of a substantial member discount on Podium software for your business. Visit their website to learn more!
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Sierra Hammock – Donor Relations Liaison
Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation
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Sierra Hammock earned a degree in Communications Studies from UGA and worked in sales prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional (Foundation) in December 2019. Sierra connects with donors and volunteers of Piedmont Athens Regional to promote their mission of ‘making a positive difference in every life we touch’. In her spare time, she enjoys scoping out local restaurants & businesses and volunteers with the Clarke County Mentor Program.
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Aaron Hale is the executive editor for strategic marketing at the University of Georgia, where he helps promote the university’s academic reputation. In this role, Aaron writes and edits for the university’s Georgia Magazine and has helped create UGA’s award-winning 30-second ads that appear during televised sporting events. Aaron has earned degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill and UGA, and he and his wife, Leslie, have called Athens home for ten years. |
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Aaron Hale - Executive Editor for Strategic Marketing
UGA Division of Marketing & Communications
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Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day |
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October 20th, is Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce day. We appreciate our members' support of the Chamber's mission tomorrow and all year round. Please consider sharing our Facebook and Instagram posts tomorrow or create your own post by adding your logo to this graphic and tagging us!
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10/27: Pancakes & Policy with GA Economic Development |
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Classic Center Electric Charging Station Ribbon Cutting |
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10/28: Halloween Business After Hours Bash |
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Join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and Courtyard Athens Downtown for a Halloween Business After Hours Bash on October 28th from 5-7. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged! Courtyard Athens will provide a delicious menu of hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Bring plenty of business cards for networking and door prizes! This event is free and requires registration.
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We currently have openings for accountants in ALL of our Leads Groups! Contact Kim Childs for more information about joining and start getting your lead referrals today!
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Special Greetings to our New Members of the Week! |
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Welcome to the AACOC, Southern Brewing Company! |
The Southern Brewing Company is passionate about crafting traditional and wild beers with local character while fostering collaborative learning and celebrating families, community, and Southern culture. They are #AthensBornSouthernMade.
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Welcome to the AACOC, JP Smith Law! |
J.P. Smith understands that having a legal issue can often be an unpleasant experience. Starting with a free initial consultation, he will guide you through every step of your case, ensuring your understanding, and advising you on each decision that needs to be made throughout the process. |
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Welcome to the AACOC, DAP Athens |
Decatur Atlanta Printing is made up of skilled printing technicians that take pride in their work and service. Their promise is to assure that customers are always satisfied with their products. DAP Athens' customer-centric mentality means that you will always receive their best.
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Clarke County School District Employee of the Month |
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Lindsey Lush, a kindergarten teacher at Chase Street Elementary, was named Clarke County School District's October employee of the month. CCSD thanks their community partner chamber members who contributed to recognizing these outstanding educators!
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit |
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Join the Georgia Chamber for the annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit to be held at the Gas South District in Duluth, GA, on November 3-4, 2021. This event is a meaningful opportunity to engage in open and honest dialogue with business and community leaders who are paving the way for change and inclusion in our state.
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Elevate Wealth Advisory Cybersecurity Webinar |
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In this session you'll learn how to be your own best defense and with no technical knowledge needed. Find out how to protect you and your family from identity theft, learn ways to recognize scams and the methods criminals utilize to make them so effective, take a trip to the “Dark Web” and discover how identities are stolen what happens to your identity once it's taken, & discover why events such as COVID-19 are jackpots for cybercriminals. This webinar will take place on October 26th at 10:00 AM. |
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Engage with ACC Leisure Services - Share Your Input! |
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Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services has a live survey on Bishop Park improvements and other items they are seeking community input on. Click the image to the right to learn more! |
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Thank you to all of our 2021 Chamber Champions! |
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