Calling all Dawg Fans! This year's Annual Meeting is all about Championing Community. We want to see how YOU celebrated this year! Send in your photos decked out in red and black, at the Championship game, at Sanford Stadium, at your business, or anywhere else you cheered on the Dawgs.
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New Leads Group Opportunity! |
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A new lead group is forming! Lead Gens will meet on the first Thursday of the month at noon. If you are interested in joining this industry-exclusive lead referral networking group or any of our existing Leads Groups, email Marissa for more details! *Real estate & financial planning slots currently full in all groups. |
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New Partnership with ODP Business Solutions! |
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We’re excited to announce our new partnership with ODP Business Solutions (formerly known as Office Depot OfficeMax), made possible by our friends at Excelerate America. Now our members can access collective-negotiated pricing and exclusive deals through the Business Essentials service.
Joining the Business Essentials service means you get exclusive, stable pricing at ODP Business Solutions to save on over 1,800 products you need to run your business. As an Athens Area Chamber member, you’ll always save when you shop online at ODP Business Solutions for everyday supplies and print services, plus your orders can qualify for free shipping.
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Would you like to be contacted via email from Excelerate America for more information?
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2023 Friday Morning Conversation with General Assembly delegate: February 3rd - Houston Gaines |
Every Friday in 2023, from February 3 through March 31, we will have a zoom call with a member of our delegation to the Georgia General Assembly. The expectation is to learn what our delegation has been working on and what to expect in the coming week. Our guest on February 3 is State Representative Houston Gaines. |
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Network Lunch - February 7th, 11:30 AM - 1 PM |
February's Network Lunch will be held on the first Tuesday at Terrapin to avoid the conflict with Valentine's Day events. During this event, each attendee will have the time to introduce themselves, and we encourage you to bring lots of business cards, brochures, and promotional materials. |
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Special Greetings to our New Members of the Week! |
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Welcome to the AACOC, Gyro Wrap! |
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We created our award-winning, original Gyro Wrap recipe over 40 years ago, and have become an Athens, GA legend ever since. That’s because our Gyro Wrap has bold flavor combinations that people crave. It features our proprietary, seasoned gyro sliced directly from the cone, topped with our signature tzatziki sauce and crisp veggies, all wrapped in our fresh, grilled pita bread. But our menu doesn’t stop there. Our hot-off-the-grill cheesesteak is so good, it makes true Philadelphians proud. And our Kurly fries remind you why you love fries so much. At Gyro Wrap, you’ll find freshly grilled food, bold flavors, and a great vibe. You work hard - now it’s time to eat good! |
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Welcome to the AACOC, Pillar Insurance! |
Saving money is a vital concern for nearly everyone in these difficult times. Because of this, it is important that you find the best possible rate for your auto and homeowners insurance policy. Luckily, it is much easier to find a great rate for insurance now than ever before.
Because of this, working with an independent agency is actually still a superior way to obtain insurance. The agent can help you get the coverage you need at a price you can afford. Additionally, there are many agencies now that offer features that make it even easier. For instance, in some cases you can compare insurance quotes online.
Unlike trying to compare by visiting each site yourself, using one of these tools means that you are comparing apples to apples. Therefore, not only are you paying as little as possible, you are still getting the type of coverage you need. Spend some time researching the options, and then choose an independent agency that will make things easy for you and save you money too.
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Rick Parker to retire as CEO of the Athens Housing Authority; Connie Staudinger named as successor |
The Board of Directors of the Athens Housing Authority announced today that longtime CEO, Rick Parker, will step down in mid-February, and they have selected Connie Staudinger to succeed him as Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Staudinger has held executive level positions at the Alexandria (VA) Redevelopment & Housing Authority and INLIVIAN (formerly Charlotte Housing Authority). Mr. Parker will continue to serve as a special projects director for the North Downtown Athens Redevelopment project thru the month of June 2023. |
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State of the University Address |
On January 25th, UGA President Jere W. Morehead delivered the 2023 State of the University Address. During the speech, President Morehead reflected on the UGA community’s extraordinary accomplishments during the past ten years and the exciting possibilities for the University and Athens community in the decade to come. You can view a recording of the address here.
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Georgia Music Hall of Fame Support Grows |
The Riverview Foundation awarded The Classic Center Cultural Foundation a grant totaling $100,000 in support of the ELEVATE Campaign. This grant will enhance the experience of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame collection, which will be displayed in the concourse of The Classic Center Arena, slated to open in early 2024. The Riverview Foundation grant will help amplify the Georgia Music Hall of Fame collection through new computerized software, hardware, and kiosks needed for expanding the displays into interactive, personalized experiences of Georgia’s music collection.
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Nonprofits Lunch & Learn Supported by Truist |
How do you know if an innovative idea lends itself more to a for-profit or nonprofit organization? Many people who reach out to us in UGA’s Innovation District have entrepreneurial ideas that would offer tremendous community benefit and would likely be more successful as a 501c3 social startup. But what does that actually mean? During this session, a panel of community nonprofit experts will offer their tips and knowledge of the nonprofit world and its benefits, challenges, etc. Dinner is provided, and there will be a Q&A session following the panel. |
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Thank you to all of our 2023 Chamber Champions! |
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