Our office will be closed from December 24th, 2024 to January 2nd, 2025. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year!

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:

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

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Location TBA

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

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!

Athenians are invited to honor Dr. King's legacy at the annual Athens-Clarke County Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Online volunteer registration will open in late December and close on Friday, January 17. Those interested in participating can find the registration link at www.accgov.com/mlkday. Limited day-of registration will be available at the kick-off event.

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.

Get ready for the biggest Southern Soul concert to hit Athens! Classic City Entertainment Group (CCEG) is bringing the first annual Classic City Blues Fest to The Classic Center Theatre on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

The Blues Fest lineup will include West Love, Tucker, Sir Charles, and many more. A portion of proceeds will also be utilized for CCEG’s community efforts and scholarship foundation.

Thank you for being a…fan! Following sold out performances and rave reviews across the country in 2024, The Golden Girls are back and better than ever with a stage show that’s more exciting than a trip to the Rusty Anchor. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will start with one show at The Classic Center Theatre on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Come and run the Spartan 5K with a super fast 1-mile downhill finish! Beautiful handmade pottery awards by. r.wood studio.

Please join us for a Top Gun themed 5K to support Athens Academy! This year's 80's theme is Top Run (Gun)! So bring your aviators and bomber jackets! Participants are encouraged to dress in Top Gun attire, although not required.

Come join Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful to watch the Rock Lobsters face off against the Baton Rough Zydeco! For every ticket purchased through KACCB's unique link, $5 will be donated directly to KACCB. Claws up!