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Your Chamber at Work
Google Partner: Don’t Miss This Official Grow With Google Marketing Webinar Designed to Grow Your Business During These Uncertain Times
Now more than ever, businesses and nonprofits need to know how to reach and engage with customers online - to continue to generate leads, make sales, and grow revenue. Led by Grow With Google Speaker and Trainer Demming Bass, this is a “can’t miss” webinar customized for local businesses and nonprofits including additional ideas and strategies on how to market online during and after the COVID-19 crisis.
Upcoming Chamber Events
Five Star Painting Ribbon Cutting - September 6th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome you to attend the ribbon cutting for Five Star Painting at the Chamber of Commerce located at 246 W Hancock Ave.
Brightpaths Ribbon Cutting - September 9th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce along with Brightpaths is excited to welcome you to attend the opening of their new office location and Family Resource Center on Barnett Shoals Rd. Join us at 2:00 for the ribbon cutting, refreshments, and tours.
Network Lunch - September 13th, 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Join us for the September Network Luncheon, hosted at Punta Cana Latin Grill! Door prizes provided by the Stronger Business Summit - this is one you won't want to miss! They are giving away two free tickets to the Stronger Business Summit on October 13th at The Classic Center, a $400 value!
Manor Lake Athens Ribbon Cutting - September 14th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for an official ribbon cutting as we celebrate Manor Lake Athens Assisted Living & Memory Care!
Business After Hours - September 15th, 5 PM - 7 PM
Join us for a fall kick-off as we network at an informal after-hours event! Historic Athens Welcome Center will be providing light refreshments. Bring plenty of business cards to exchange with new networking contacts!
Special Greetings to our New Members of the Week!
Welcome to the AACOC, Barnett Design Unlimited!
Welcome to Barnett Design Unlimited (BDU for short)! We are so excited you are here. My name is Morgan Barnett and I am the owner and lead designer of BDU.  We rebranded as BDU to be more inclusive to the type of design that we are passionate about! Accessible Design When I think design, I don't just think of pretty colors- I think of functionality. I think about how you will use the space. I analyze your budget, your needs and wants, your timeline, and your experience.
Welcome to the AACOC, The Trusted Toolbox!
Our team at The Trusted Toolbox has a proven history of helping homeowners in Duluth, GA, Atlanta, Athens, and the surrounding areas with home repairs, remodels, and general handyman tasks. Our experts have experience remodeling bathrooms and kitchens, as well as performing small home improvement projects such as deck repairs, door replacements, wood rot repair and many more. Whether you have a small project or large our team can help you with any of the work that you need to be completed.
Welcome to the AACOC, Lowe Insurance Agency - Country Financial!
Let Jamie and the entire COUNTRY team help you prepare for your future with insurance protection to achieve your financial goals. We're proud to help clients in Athens, GA. "I enjoy helping my friends and neighbors in the Athens area protect what they have and prepare for their future. Do you know someone I could help? Tell them about me or share their name and contact information."
Members in the News
burton+ BURTON’s first Ballooniversity® Balloon Showcase™ raises $12,000 for two local charities!
On Sunday, August 14, burton + BURTON® welcomed over 4,000 people from the community to view over 400,000 balloons throughout The Classic Center at the first ever Balloon Showcase™. Award-winning balloon designers from 35 states and 15 countries, including the Netherlands, South Korea, and Brazil, gathered to create out-of-this-world balloon art. The Balloon Showcase™ served as the culmination of Ballooniversity®, a week-long industry convention hosted by burton + BURTON®
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Grant Recipient Hosts Successful Arts Summit!
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2022 community grant program.
The Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2022 community grant. Please note the grant is limited to programs and organizations in Athens-Clarke County and applications are due no later than August 31, 2022.Visit ClassicCenter.com/Grants
The Cinema Foundation Launches National Cinema Day, Bringing America to the Movies $3 on September 3rd!
The one-day event, held at more than 3,000 participating locations with more than 30,000 screens, will bring together audiences of all ages to enjoy a day at the movies with exclusive previews and special in-theater promotions at a discounted admission of no more than $3. National Cinema Day celebrates a summer of record-breaking moviegoing with movies and a special sneak peek of upcoming titles from A24, Amazon Studios, Disney, Focus Features, Lionsgate, Neon, Paramount, Sony Pictures Classics, Sony, United Artists Releasing, Universal, and Warner Bros., only on September 3.
Community Announcements
Burning Love.Craft on September 1st!
Burning Love.Craft is THIS WEEK. On Thursday, September 1st our bi-annual benefit concert and art market is happening! Not only will you have the chance to listen to amazing music and shop incredible local vendors, but you are also directly supporting Love.Craft and our mission. 
Senior Health Expo on September 15th from 1pm-5pm!
We are hosting a senior Health expo for the community on September 15 from 1-5. We are looking for vendors and inviting the public. Could you share with our fellow chamber members please. The fees are all being donated to the Alz Walk in October. Please email marketing@manorlakean.com for more details.
Rabbit Hole Studio Presents: Carnifall!
Carnifall is a two-day Fall Equinox festival September 23-24th filled with live music, entertainment, games, prizes, food, and more! We've got tons of bands on the line-up, including White Rabbit Collective, Cassie Chantel, Julia Nyunt, Family Recipe and many more!
Thank you to all of our 2022 Chamber Champions!
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