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.

Date and Time

Wednesday, April 3rd

5:00-7:00 PM



Location: Live Wire Athens

Join us for a fun Business After Hours! Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served. Bring plenty of business cards to exchange with new networking contacts.

Thank you to our sponsors, Live Wire Athens, Jim N Nicks, and Cottage Door Realty!

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

Founded in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, East Athens Development Corporation began its work in the community with revitalization activity in Triangle Plaza and other parts of Athens. The first projects addressed code compliance, facade, signage, and public facilities. Over the years, EADC has carried out a number of other activities, including community-based micro-enterprise, job training and development, affordable housing initiatives, and historic preservation and protection within the African American community. The agency serves Athens’ most impoverished areas, census tracts 301 and 302, both with a poverty rate above 52%.

A federally designated Community Based Development Organization (CBDO), EADC supports the upward economic mobility and viability of East Athens families and neighborhood. 

At Frederica, our primary goal is to provide our clients with peace of mind and a plan to reach their financial goals. We understand that financial planning can be a complex and daunting task. That's why we are here to guide you through every step of the way. With our expertise and dedication, we strive to make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible.

At Frederica, we take a comprehensive approach to financial advisory, offering a wide range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and strategy development. We understand that every client has unique goals and aspirations, which is why we tailor our services to meet your specific needs. Whether you are planning for retirement, saving for your children's education, or looking to grow your wealth, we are here to help you navigate the intricacies of the financial landscape.

Bringing together big taste and bold flavors with the Southern hospitality of his youth, Luke Christian opened his first restaurant in Douglas, GA in 2007, serving freshly prepared Tex-Mex favorites.

Surcheros quickly became a community favorite, a place where they remembered your order and your name. It wasn't long before others heard about this concept and wanted to open a Surcheros in their town, too. That's when founder Luke Christian, and his wife, Nicole, began to dream bigger. Luke, Nicole, and the entire Surcheros organization are excited to continue their success with 26 Southeast locations and more coming to communities in Florida, North Georgia and South Carolina.

The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States & Communities welcomed the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (NEGRC) into the network during an in-person designation ceremony on March 14, 2024. The 12 counties represented by the Commission, serves 21% of older adults who are 60 years old and an estimated more than 700,000 Georgians. NEGRC joins almost 800 other communities around the country that have committed to preparing for an aging population.

Historic Athens is pleased to announce that nominations for the 55th Annual Preservation Awards are now open! Now through April 17th, interested parties may go online to nominate buildings and projects that have made outstanding contributions to the preservation and restoration of Athens' heritage.

Nominations are accepted across ten categories, including Outstanding Rehabilitation, Adaptive Use of a Historic House, Restoration, Revitalization, New Construction in a Historic Area, Achievement, Publications and Programs, Grassroots Preservation, Stewardship, and Innovative Solutions.

Don't miss this chance to spotlight Athens' remarkable preservation projects.

Birds Georgia will host the inaugural Georgia Bird Fest Summit on Saturday, April 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at The Classic Center, in Athens, GA. Dr. J. Drew Lanham, poet laureate, McArthur fellow, and distinguished professor of wildlife ecology at Clemson University, will give the keynote address on Coloring the Conservation Conversation.

The Georgia Bird Fest Summit is designed to bring people from the state-wide birding community together to share knowledge and inspiration about what organizations are doing in Georgia's conservation, education, and community engagement programming.

Canopy Studio presents “A Sense of Place," an aerial dance celebration of the landscapes of Georgia and our deep-rooted connection to nature, April 12-14. “A Sense of Place” is a production by the Repertory Company, an aerial dance troupe of 23 members presenting original acts on dance, trapeze, rope, cloud swing, straps, twisted fabrics, and more! The weekend of shows will also include a gala, meet and greet with Janisse Ray, food and beverage, and the first viewing of Floyd's original artwork.