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AACOC is Launching a New Initiative Recognizing 10 Under 40
“Gamechangers” is a new initiative designed to raise the profile of young men or women that are providing inspirational leadership in the Athens community.  We will recognize 10 leaders under 40 years of age.  Nominations are due by October 22.
Upcoming Chamber Events
Network Lunch

Join us for Network Lunch and enjoy delicious McAlister's Deli while networking with peers in the business community. Come prepared with your 60 second elevator pitch! Location to be announced.

Women in Business

While this year has presented many challenges, self-care and stress management are important to quality of life both in business and personal endeavors. Join our Women in Business luncheon to learn more about prioritizing stress management and nutrition from Courtney of Vickery Wellness.
McAlister's Deli Ribbon Cutting
The long-awaited return of McAlister's Deli to Athens is here! Come out and join us on Monday, October 11th at 9:00 as we celebrate Athens' newest restaurant.
Save the Date

10/27 - Pancakes & Policy
10/28 - Business After Hours
Special Greetings to our New Members of the Week!
Welcome to the AACOC, Molly's Coffee Company !
Molly's Coffee Company strives to serve quality crafted beverages with kindness in order to help foster community in Athens, GA. Molly and her staff love creating relationships with customers by using our knowledge and experience to help each customer find their favorite ways to drink coffee. Molly's hopes to build on their goals to directly connect the coffee consumer with the coffee producer and to help establish sustainability in Athens, GA. They find fulfillment in perpetuating kindness and community, and they can't wait to meet you and learn with you!
Welcome to the AACOC, United Community Bank!
United Community Bank ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction study. United community Bank believes in combining top-of-the-line financial solutions for their customers. Their industry-leading experts and full suite of digital banking services are here to give you the tools you need to meet your financial goals.
Welcome to the AACOC, Massey Law Group!
Attorney J. Ross Massey is an award-winning litigation attorney who fights for clients injured in automobile, trucking and business premises accidents. For almost a decade, Mr. Massey has fought for victims’ rights throughout the states of Alabama and Georgia. As a litigation attorney, his passion for being in the courtroom serves clients well. He knows not to settle for less than what a jury would reasonably reward a client, and he’s not afraid to fight for what he knows is right.
Community Announcements

The Athens Tech Foundation will be holding a cornhole tournament on Sunday, October 3rd from 2:30-5:30 at Southern Brewing Company. 100% of the proceeds will go to support Foundation scholarships for Athens Tech students. Pre-register to receive an extra beer token per person!
Join the Small Business Development Center for the Athens Women's Business Expo. This year's event will be hosted at the UGA Innovation Hub on October 12th from 9:00am-2:30pm.

It's almost time for the 2021 Fall Gala for Lydia's Place. This annual event helps this wonderful organization support teenagers and young adults who have aged out of the foster care system or experienced homelessness. This is a great opportunity to partner with Lydia's Place! You can attend the event, be a sponsor or donate a silent auction item.
Retirement Planning Courses from Elevate Wealth Advisory!

Elevate Wealth Advisory is holding two 2-day retirement planning courses for adults age 50-70. You will learn to create a retirement plan early, integrate finances with your goals, use investment strategies to minimize risks and maximize returns, properly allocate your assets within your employee retirement plan, and more! Classes will be available on October 7th & 14th or October 13th & 20th.
Upcoming Job Fairs
Goodwill of North Georgia will be hosting job fairs on Wednesday the 29th at Georgia Square Mall and October the 5th at The Goodwill Career Center.
Members in the News
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia: Promises to Keep Breakfast
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia held the 20th annual Promises to Keep fundraising breakfast virtually on September 9. Girl Scout and Cedar Shoals alum Dr. Christina L. Faust was the featured speaker and delivered her remarks from Ireland. Dr. Faust shared how her experiences as a lifelong Girl Scout impacted her life and incredible career as a researcher. Thanks to our sponsors and generous contributors for the event, Girl Scouts across our council have more opportunities than ever to become go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders.
$10,000 Given to Book Programs in Clarke & Oconee Counties
Women United is giving $10,000 to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs in Clarke and Oconee counties, raised during its Power of the Purse event this year. On Sept. 9, 2021, the group hosted its 18th annual Power of the Purse event virtually that benefitted these early childhood literacy programs. Previously run out of United Way of Northeast Georgia for the last nine years, these Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs are moving to county-specific organizational homes by the end of 2021.
Thank you to all of our 2021 Chamber Champions!
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