2027 Chamber Champions Sponsorship Opportunity | | |
From connecting new small business owners through Network Lunch, to gathering current and future leaders to dream about a better tomorrow in LEAD Athens, to creating one of the most creative workforce development programs in the Southeast through Athens Achieves, sponsors' support is taking this Chamber to new heights.
Join our Chamber Champions program to increase visibility for your business and be part of Athens' growing business community!
| | Women Who Work Committee Applications Now Open! | | |
Women Who Work is an initiative of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce dedicated to connecting, empowering, and celebrating women throughout our local business community.
Through thoughtfully curated experiences, we create opportunities for women to build meaningful professional relationships, exchange ideas, support local businesses, and invest in their personal and professional growth.
Find your community. Apply today!
| | Annual Meeting Award Nominations Open! | | | | |
Now is your chance to shout out an Athens organization or individual for lifting up our community! Each year, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce presents awards to recognize folks taking our community to new heights. These awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting in February 2027.
Please consider nominating a deserving business or individual for this recognition. Self-nominations are accepted. The nomination deadline is October 27, 2026.
| | MLK Day of Service Site Applications Open! | | |
Project site applications are open for MLK Day of Service 2027!
Any nonprofit, healthcare, school, or other public organization with a hands on, meaningful service project is encouraged to apply. Examples of past projects include garden workdays, cemetery clean-ups, invasive species removal, litter clean-ups, painting projects, and trail clearing.
Applications are due by Sunday, November 8th, so don't wait!
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This year’s parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. The deadline for entry applications is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Late applications are not accepted.
The online application is available at www.accgov.com/parade The parade application fee is $40.
This year’s theme is “Holiday Party."
| | Job Portal Employer Spotlight | |
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is one of Athens' largest employers with over 1,800 employees.
By posting opportunities on the Athens Achieves Career Portal, they are investing directly in local talent and strengthening our regional workforce pipeline. We encourage other employers to follow their lead. Post your openings locally and connect with skilled candidates right here in our community. There is no cost to the employer or job candidates!
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Follow Athens Achieves on Social Media! | | Sew Gloria Designs Ribbon Cutting | | | | |
Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Sew Gloria Designs. Sew Gloria Designs is a locally owned creative craft shop in Athens, Georgia, dedicated to bringing people together through the joy of creativity and community. The shop offers a vibrant selection of yarn, beads, craft supplies, unique finds, classes, and creative events designed to inspire makers of all ages and experience levels.
Location: 2440 W Broad St Ste 15, Athens GA, 30606
Date: Oct 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
| | Bratcher Garage Doors Ribbon Cutting | | | | |
Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Bratcher Garage Doors. Bratcher Garage Doors is a family owned and operated and insured garage door business that replaces, repairs, and installs doors, parts, and openers. They pride themselves in giving the customer the options available to them and letting them decide, it's their door, it's their decision.
Location: 705 Sunset Dr. Athens GA, 30606
Date: Oct 23, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| | Soles of Athens Ribbon Cutting | | | | |
Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for Soles of Athens.
Soles of Athens is a locally owned boutique shoe store specializing in comfortable, fashionable footwear for women, along with a small, thoughtfully curated selection for me. They are proud to offer a unique collection of stylish, quality brands—many you won’t find anywhere else in the Athens area.
Location: 798 Prince Ave Ste 200, Athens GA, 30606
Date: Oct 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM -3:00 PM
| | College Square Redesign Ribbon Cutting | | |
Location: College Ave.
Date: Oct 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| | Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for College Square in downtown Athens! The College Square Redesign Ribbon Cutting celebrates the successful completion of a transformative downtown revitalization project led by the Athens Downtown Development Authority with support from Athens-Clarke County Government. | | |
This special Halloween Business After Hours will feature a costume contest with prizes for winners in the following categories:
- Funniest Costume
- Scariest Costume
- Best Duo
So come in your best Halloween get-up with business cards on hand for a spooky good time!
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Location: 271 W Hancock Ave. Athens GA, 30606
Date: Oct 29, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Join us for Chamber 101, a crash course in making the most of your Chamber membership. During this 90 minute event, you'll have time to network with new and long-time members before the class, where you'll hear about all things Chamber - from the basics to the best ways to get engaged.
Location: Trumps Catering
Date: Nov 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Join us for the November Network Luncheon, hosted at Hotel Indigo! 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 time to introduce themselves with a quick elevator pitch
Location: Hotel Indigo
Date: Nov 10, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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| East Athens Wellness Experience Ribbon Cutting | | | | |
Please join the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the launch of the East Athens Wellness Experience. The East Athens Wellness Experience will expand Farm to Neighborhood programming dedicated to providing healthy, affordable meals and educational programming around nutrition to limited-income community members.
Location: 585 Vine St., Athens, GA 30601
Date: Nov 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Ribbon cutting at 10:20)
| | Welcome New Chamber Members! | | |
Blooming Village Studios is a welcoming community space in Athens, Georgia, created for parents, children, and families to move, connect, play, and grow together. We offer yoga classes for adults and teens, a dedicated children’s space known as The Play Nook, and a comfortable co-working area for parents called The Bloom Room. Our goal is to make wellness and connection more accessible for families by bringing yoga, play, connection, and community together under one roof.
| Massey General Contractors | |
We are a family-owned commercial construction company built on a foundation of experience, integrity, and hard work passed down through generations. With decades of industry knowledge combined with a fresh, modern approach, we take pride in delivering high-quality projects while building lasting relationships with our clients. Our hands-on leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to doing things the right way set us apart, allowing us to consistently deliver results that are efficient, dependable, and built to stand the test of time.
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Our HOTWORX Athens studio is an easy walk from the UGA campus, near Russell and Brumby Hall on Baxter Street. We’re open 24/7, so you can drop in for a quick workout between classes or on your lunch break from the office. We know it’s tough to find time for workouts when you have a demanding schedule. That’s why we offer 15-minute HIIT and 30-minute isometric exercise sessions. Working out in our patented infrared saunas means you spend less time warming up and get an extra boost to your metabolism.
| Oakbridge Insurance Company | |
At Oakbridge, we combine deep community connections with unmatched specialty expertise and protection. Our personalized, client-first approach, combined with all the premier resources of a national brokerage, gives you the dedicated support you deserve.
Every policy, every conversation, and every decision we make is guided by one purpose—to serve our clients and communities for all the right reasons.
| | St. Mary’s Center awarded on list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers | St. Mary’s Center for Rehabilitative Medicine has been awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers (Inpatient Rehab) for the seventh time. This award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list can be viewed on Newsweek’s website. | CircleMakers Expands Succession Support as Family Businesses Prepare for Their Next Generation | |
CircleMakers today announced an expanded family business advisory platform and a free six-month webinar series to help owners, families and executive teams address one of their most consequential challenges: transferring ownership and leadership without putting the business—or family relationships—at risk.
The Georgia-based firm, which has served more than 200 family and privately held businesses representing more than $20 billion in combined enterprise value, is introducing the platform alongside a refreshed brand.
| Athens Takes the Stage: A Weekend of Events at Akins Ford Arena and The Classic Center | Athens is gearing up for an exciting weekend as The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena bring a diverse lineup of entertainment to Downtown Athens. From live country music and high-energy hockey matchups to a special cinematic experience accompanied by the Athens Symphony Orchestra, this weekend offers something for everyone. Here are some of the events featured in this weekend’s lineup: | | Select beers for $5, house wine for $7, well cocktails for $9, and half-cocktails and slice offerings available during afternoon hours! | Apply with us by 10/31/26 and receive Two Weeks Free once you're moved in! Contact us at (470)600-2655! | Athens Chamber members, your next three payroll runs are on us! Switch to Asure and get three months of payroll free, plus free W-2s through the end of 2026. Spend less time on paperwork and more time growing your business. | | Hendershot’s is seeking local partners as Presenting Sponsors for popular recurring events! We’re offering a lot of marketing-bang for your buck, with low costs, high exposure and engagement, and an opportunity to reach thousands of real, local customers who love Hendershot’s. Contact Dave (dave@hendershotsathens.com) for more information. | | Support the Arts by joining Hendershot’s Coffee Club - enjoy monthly coffee deliveries and in-store perks for a great price. We also offer wholesale and B2B deals for local businesses that want great coffee. | | Many wartime veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for a VA benefit that can help with the cost of long-term care, but understanding who qualifies and how the rules work can be confusing. Join Kimbrough Law elder law attorney Hailey Brock for a free live webinar about the VA Pension with Aid & Attendance benefit and how it may help eligible veterans and surviving spouses pay for care. | | 2026 Chamber Champion Sponsors | | | | |
