Make plans to join us at the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and the Clarke County Mentor Program!

Sponsorship packages are available, and range from options that provide you with your corporate logo on select marketing materials to tent spaces at tee boxes and the driving range.

The event will take place on May 23rd at the UGA Golf Course. Email kim@athensga.com for more information.

LEAD Athens is a program of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce designed to develop effective leaders committed to building a vibrant community. The intense, year-long program explores a myriad of topics including economic development, local industry, health care, government, secondary and higher education, the arts and more. Participants learn about current issues and explore future challenges through monthly sessions and completion of community leadership activities leading to a well-rounded and fun LEAD Athens experience.

The deadline for applications is Friday, April 19th, 2024.

Robert Finch, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Athens, is a 1986 graduate of Cedar Shoals High School. After pursuing several degrees, he came back to Athens with the goal of sharing his talents with the town that has given him so much. He urges current students to consider a wide array of career path options and offers the reminder, "Innovation is richly rewarded."

ACCA, Youthforce and Athens Chamber are joining forces bring students seeking employment and internship opportunities to connect with businesses in the Athens area seeking talent. The goal is to help meet the workforce needs of Athens employers and provide opportunities for Clarke County School District students. Some students are graduating in May 2024 and are seeking potential full-time employment opportunities, while non-graduates will be looking for opportunities that can be used for traditional part-time work or can also be used for school credit through the Work-Based Learning Program.

Date and Time

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT

Location

246 W Hancock Ave Athens GA 30601

We are thrilled to welcome all of our new Chamber members! In order for you to take full advantage of your chamber membership, we have created a "Chamber 101" class to review everything from the basics to the best ways to get engaged. Whether your company is a new member, you are new to attending chamber events, or you'd just like to learn more about how to engage we invite you to join fellow new members and chamber staff for coffee while we review tips for chamber member success!

Women Who Work is celebrating all of the Kick Ath Women in the Athens business community! Join us for networking and a special presentation by Janet Estrada, Beyond Business Cards: Making Authentic Connections in Networking.

Date and Time

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Location

Live Wire Athens

During this event, there is a featured speaker who will give a five-to-ten minute presentation. Afterwards, each attendee will have the time to introduce themselves, and we encourage you to bring lots of business cards, brochures, and promotional materials.

Thank you to our Network Lunch Sponsor, The Hyatt Agency LLC! 

Thank you to our lunch provider, Taco Mama!

Date and Time

Tuesday May 14, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Location

Terrapin

265 Newton Bridge Rd.

Oneta Woodworks is homegrown. It brings Gus and the rest of the team great joy to play a part in building the identity of Athens for years to come. Over the years, the business has moved to four different shops, employed dozens of workers and made a mark on hundreds of projects around town. From reclaiming and building out the downtown Creature Comforts Brewery to crafting one-of-a-kind furniture to be cherished in the home for years to come, no project is too big or too small. Working with wood to create quality results is our passion — let us know how we can help realize yours. 

When it’s time to tackle your plumbing or HVAC problems, trust in Slam Mechanical to deliver a knockout performance without any of the drama. We’re here to ensure your systems are running smooth and your days are trouble-free. With years of experience, our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and customer satisfaction.

Team Pest USA has been providing industry leading treatment methods for termite protection and pest control since 1971. Family owned and locally operated, we treat our customers like our neighbors, because that’s what they are. When you call, you will not be connected to a call center across the country. Your call will be answered by a real person in our office in your own city.

Our pest control materials and methods are at the top of the industry, and we also ensure that they are safe and environmentally friendly for our valued customers and their families. We work hard to provide a level of service that our customers feel proud of, proud enough to tell their neighbors and friends and know they will be taken care of also.

Clarke Holt, a wealth adviser with Elevate Wealth Advisory, explores how you can avoid being your own worst enemy when it comes to investing!

Clarke Holt has been a wealth adviser at Elevate since 2003. Partnering with clients, his focus is on wealth management with an emphasis on providing objective, conflict-free advice. Clarke concentrates on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

Clarke received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia Southwestern State University. He began his career as a Financial Adviser in 1999 with Smith Barney in Atlanta. In 2003, Clarke joined independent wealth management firm Vickery Financial Services, which is now our Elevate.

Chamber members can enjoy 15% off of any food purchases at Frank & Sons Steakhouse, located at 1040 Gaines School Rd. Try classics like wraps, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, and of course, delicious steak and seafood.

Become one of the first 100 Founding Members at our newest Athens location on Baxter Street. Founding Members lock in a rate of $100 per month for unlimited classes at Yonder Yoga. Yonder is a heated yoga studio with vinyasa-style power yoga, candlelit yin, and meditation classes. Amenities include showers, towel rentals, changing rooms, and complimentary towel rentals. Membership perks feature 15% off retail, a complimentary guest pass each month, and discounted access to workshops and teacher training. Join our journey and become a founding member today!

You want to make a difference…so does BankSouth! Let’s do it together!

About the Role:

BankSouth is looking for a Part Time Teller for our Watkinsville, GA Branch. The ideal candidate will be able to work for approximately 20 hours per week and will be available for shifts on Saturdays under normal circumstances. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate efficiency with financial transactions for checking, savings, borrowing customers receive funds, post transactions, pay out funds as requested, and verbally confirm intended transactions with customer to assure needs are met and minimize redoing. As a teller at BankSouth, you will spend time interacting with customers focused on providing exceptional customer service.

The Cloverleaf Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for projects ranging, but not limited to, Georgia and South Carolina areas. An Assistant Project Manager's job is to make sure each project runs smoothly from start to finish. They work on the planning and execution of every step of the project, collaborating with the project manager or other team members who are assigned to the project.

The Assistant Project Manager will perform administrative duties, such as organizing and maintaining the project documents, updating database, and helping to manage the project’s budget, along with basic duties, such as setting up phone calls, meetings, and site visits. The Assistant Project Manager will also play a role in coordinating with team members about the project details and working with vendors, clients, and employees to determine and meet project expectations.