Congratulations to this year's ATHENA nominees! Since the program's inception in 1982, more than 7,000 exemplary women leaders in over 500 communities have received the prestigious ATHENA Award worldwide. By honoring exceptional leaders, the hope is to inspire others to achieve excellence in their professional and personal lives.

Join us for the Celebration of Women ATHENA Nominee Luncheon on January 16th, 2025 to celebrate these incredible community leaders!

Women Who Work is currently seeking committee members, hosts, speakers, nonprofit partners, and sponsors for 2025! If you are interested in engaging with Women Who Work programming next year, we'd love to hear from you. Please take a few moments to complete the survey below:

2025 Annual Meeting

The 121st Annual Meeting will be held on February 18th, 2025 at the new Akins Ford Arena. Each year at the Annual Meeting, we present awards for outstanding service and citizenship: Ambassador of the Year, CCSD Educator of Excellence, Small Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, ATHENA Honoree, Spirit of Athens, and Upshaw Bentley Citizen Award. Please consider nominating a deserving Athenian for the following recognitions:

Please join The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Panera Bread. This Athens store features Panera’s pioneering SmallBox Urban design, optimized for city environments. This concept offers a streamlined layout, perfectly catering to the busy lifestyles of students and local residents alike.

Date and Time

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

Location

101 North Lumpkin Street Athens Georgia 30601

Thank you to our sponsor:

Join us for the January Network Luncheon! Network Lunch is where you maximize your relationship ROI. 

During this event, you'll hear from a featured speaker and our sponsors, who will give a brief presentation. Afterward, each attendee will have the time to introduce themselves with a quick elevator pitch. With this event, we open the door for member businesses of all sizes to leverage an immense number of opportunities and resources as they network, learn, and grow as a part of the Athens area community.

Date and Time

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

Location TBA

Date and Time

Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Location

1400 Live Oak Lane Athens GA 30606

Every January, Women Who Work hosts a wellness panel - an empowering event designed to promote self-love and self-care in a time full of 'new year, new you' pressures. Our panelists will delve into discussion on inclusive business practices that support body positivity, confidence in work spaces, and embracing ourselves exactly as we are. They will share their insights and tips for cultivating self-acceptance to serve as a reminder that wellness starts from within and loving ourselves is the ultimate form of self-care. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation to kick off a kick ATH year!

Date and Time

Thursday, Jan 30, 2025

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST

Location

Synovus Community Room. 

150 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!

Thank you to our Chamber 101 sponsor, Peach State Federal Credit Union!

Offering opportunities for a new life while using a comprehensive plan of recovery for women suffering from substance abuse disorder and untreated mental illness by providing a safe and structured living environment. We offer each resident the freedom and encouragement to explore any avenue of spirituality they choose, building courage and initiative to make use of all resources available to them, so they can live in a way that they never have before.

At Summit Spine & Joint Centers, our staff is trained to diagnose and prescribe state-of-the-art treatments for pain, which include medications, pain-relieving procedures and rehabilitation. We work together as a doctor-patient team to restore your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. We do our best to serve every patient that calls within 24 hours. Call to make your appointment with the area’s best pain clinic today and start getting the relief you deserve.

Let us do a deep clean that will blow your mind! We pay attention to details! We are a small local company with Insurance and Work Comp for your home and business needs. The same ladies clean every visit. We believe cleaning is a very personal service and we will tailor fit your needs and your price. We have several different packages to choose from and we will come out and do a free estimate and talk to you and make sure we are a good fit for you and your family. Let us help you get your time back for your family.

Tickets are now on sale for the 1st Annual Love Athens Wedding Expo on January 26th from 1-4 pm. The Love Athens Wedding Expo is designed specifically for couples to start the wedding planning process. Enjoy a festive atmosphere, connect with top-tier vendors, from renowned wedding planners to exquisite florists and talented photographers. Indulge in delectable food and drink samples, and discover exclusive deals and exciting prizes. Join us for a day of inspiration, excitement, and endless possibilities.