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Halloween Business After Hours Bash This Thursday!
Join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and Courtyard Athens Downtown for a Halloween Business After Hours Bash this Thursday, 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.
Bring a bag of candy to donate to the Fall Community Festival and receive an extra raffle ticket for door prizes!
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Jobs in Athens-Clarke County
In partnership with Athens-Clarke County Economic Development, we have launched a job database for workforce recruitment. Feel free to share the database and job postings with your networks!
Athena Award Nominations are Open
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.
LEAD Athens 2021-2022 Class Spotlight
Melinda Allen – Executive Director
Bethel Haven, Inc
Melinda Allen has an extensive background in non-profit management, program development, and grants/reporting. While working in the non-profit arena Melinda has raised millions of dollars through; Federal, State, and Local grants. ​She was born in Nashville, Tennessee but has lived in several states which include; Georgia, Virginia, California, and Florida. Most recently, Melinda moved to the Athens area. One of her favorite verses is: Hebrews 6:19 "Hope anchors the soul".
 I've lived in Athens for 12 years; like most people I came to Athens for school and stayed for the charm. Working at Epting Events has given me an opportunity to meet and interact with the community in such a unique way. Getting the opportunity to celebrate the different organizations in Athens has been rewarding. LEAD has given me an opportunity to really get to know the Classic City and the fabulous people who influence our uniqueness. Being able to work along side such amazing leaders, while learning more about everything Athens has to offer, will be an experience I hold on to forever. 
Danielle Vito
Epting Events
Upcoming Chamber Events
Classic Center Electric Charging Station Ribbon Cutting
RSVP to marketing@classiccenter.com by Wednesday, October 20th.
Small Business Breakfast Club - "Get Your Fiscal House in Order"
As we near the end of the year, join our panel of experts who will discuss getting your fiscal house in order. From accounting to tax preparation and more, this discussion will be a look at how to prepare your business for end-of-year! Our speakers include:

Special Greetings to our New Members of the Week!
Welcome to the AACOC, Akademia Brewing Company!
Akademia's full-service restaurant and brewery — a brewpub — launched in the Classic City of Athens, Georgia, in October 2017, to give craft beer fans a place to eat, drink and call home. They are dedicated to the mission of crafting distinct and consistent ales with unique twists that provide balanced and enjoyable flavor profiles and tantalize your taste buds. And because no beer is complete without a side of food, at Akademia, you can rest assured that you’ll leave with a belly full of pub fare inspired by seasonal ingredients.

Welcome to the AACOC, Accounting Solutions of Athens!
Interested in learning more about savings, taxes, or any other accounting issue? Accounting Solutions of Athens has been handling personalized tax preparation, consulting and accounting services since 2000, and is ready to provide you with the tools and resources you need to take care of your finances.
Welcome to the AACOC, Margo Metaphysical!
Margo is a locally owned and operated mineral, jewelry, and metaphysical store in Athens, GA. Their knowledgeable staff will help you with all of your needs, whether it's finding sage, a crystal, or picking out a lovely bracelet for that special someone! Margo is THE place in Athens for all your metaphysical needs, including raw specimens and Moldavite.


Community Announcements
Unique Event Opportunity!
Join the AACoC's newest member, OrderEats, in Athens' first mobile order food truck event. OrderEats is seeking community partners for this exciting event! Email or call Mart for more information.
Mart@Ordereats.co | 814-312-5947
Downtown Athens Christmas Parade
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and Athens Downtown Development Authority are proud to present the Downtown Parade of Lights. The theme for this year is “A Super Hero Holiday.” All participants are encouraged to embrace this year’s theme by highlighting heroes: real and/or fictional. 
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