Meet our Annual Meeting Courageous Dreamers!

We are thrilled to highlight these community leaders who dream courageously in their work each and every day. Guests at the 120th Annual Meeting will have the opportunity to hear from these speakers and network with hundreds of Chamber members!

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce traveled with a group of Chamber members to Tuscaloosa, AL last week to visit West AlabamaWorks, one of the premiere workforce development programs in the nation. This trip, along with dedicated efforts from our Workforce Development Committee, are contributing to the Workforce Development Strategic Plan for Athens-Clarke County.

L to R: Al Hodge - Hodge Consulting, Errol Wint - Caterpillar, David Bradley - Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Shella Goodson - ABB, Neill Segrest - ABB, Chuck Toney - C. Toney Communications, Kristen Douglas - Athens Technical College, John Brantley - Auxin 360

Join us as we celebrate the opening of Cottage Door Realty!

Date and Time

Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Location

1071 Mill Pointe

Watkinsville, GA 30677

Join members of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and Oconee County Chamber of Commerce for a special Speed Networking event, hosted by Live Wire Athens! Bring plenty of business cards and get ready for a fast-paced networking event with old friends and new faces! Finger foods will be provided.

Date and Time

Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Location:

Live Wire Athens - 227 Dougherty St.

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 event Sponsor, Park Place! 

Date and Time

Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Location

Carrabba's - 3194 Atlanta Hwy

Pure Balance Pilates is hosting a class for Women Who Work at a discounted rate of just $5! Bring out your inner curiosity and sense of play and power in this class that combines advanced Pilates repertoire, Bodhi suspension system, strength, and interval training. Incorporating new and fun movement patterns, this class will empower you to realize just how much your body is capable of.

Date and Time

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT

Divas Freedom Boutique is On The Move! Please join us for a ribbon cutting of their new downtown location!

Date and Time

Thursday, Mar 21, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Location

251 Washington St. Athens GA 30606

Join us as we celebrate the new "clubhouse" location for Encourage HER Academy! 

Date and Time

Thursday, Mar 21, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Location

1047 Summit Grove Dr. Ste 103 Watkinsville GA 30677

"One of the friendliest churches in Athens, Ga. Cornerstone Church in Athens, Ga. - Whether you have been around church your entire life or this is your first peek into it, Cornerstone Church has something for you. Our hope is that you will take the next step into this community of believers. Visit us this weekend and experience Cornerstone firsthand. As you experience Cornerstone you will begin to see that our Church is more than just a building and ministries. Cornerstone church is all about people. We are a diverse community of people led by Christ to bring hope, strength and change to the world—one life at a time. Loving God, growing together, helping others.

Park Place was founded in 1962 and offers 165 beds. Residents recuperating from surgery or illness can regain their independence and functionality at Park Place Nursing and Rehab. Every patient’s singular needs are addressed in a well-coordinated personal plan of care.

Park Place Nursing and Rehab offers a full range of services including 24-hour, full-service sub-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care, as well as specialized diabetes, cardiac, orthopedic, pulmonary and neurological rehabilitation programs. We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment with five-star amenities that help people heal faster and live more fully.

We’re an independently owned and operated agency in Thomson, Georgia and we deliver insurance and risk management solutions. We’ve served individuals and businesses for over 80 years and we’re committed to making clients feel like family. We provide the best possible products and services by being patient, caring, and prompt, and as a result our clients get what they need for the best price. We keep our clients informed and we work hard to nurture the relationships that we have with them. This makes it easy for clients to get what’s best for them.

The Classic Center is pleased to announce that Athens Pro Hockey will soon begin accepting season ticket deposits for their inaugural season. The team, temporarily named Athens Pro Hockey, will host their home games at The Classic Center Arena, which is set to open in Fall 2024. The league will be announced at a later date. As excitement builds for the arrival of this new professional sports team, fans can secure their seats and be among the first to experience the thrill of live professional hockey in Athens, GA.

The Ark is so excited to announce our 10th Adopt-a-Mom this year with fresh flower and card deliveries to area nursing homes and to our special single moms who have been served at The Ark. This Mother's Day, we want to ensure that every single mom in our community feels loved and appreciated. With your generous support, we can create beautiful bouquets for 250 mothers who may otherwise go uncelebrated. By sponsoring this fundraiser, you will make a significant impact on the lives of these incredible women and their families. All proceeds directly benefit The Ark's Single Working Mothers Fund. Join us in supporting, empowering, and celebrating single moms this Mother's Day.

Please join us on April 18, 2024, at 5:30 for the Foundation’s 2024 Illuminate Gala. Purchase your ticket today!

Contact Jen Welborn for more information!

(706) 355-5025

jwelborn@athenstech.edu

Domino’s locations are offering a pizza party special on Large 1-topping Pizzas for $8.00 each (minimum of 10). Businesses can place their order online by using code “PP8” or they can contact the Dominos corporate office at peoplefirst@teamfoxdominos.com to assist in scheduling the order.

VIP Tables and Tickets in support of Ciné’s first, Biennale Oscar Gala Fundraising Event, March 9th, 2024 are available!