Athens Area
Chamber of Commerce

Athens, We Deserve a Shot

The economic impact of COVID-19 will be mitigated by a group effort to practice masking in cooperation with CDC guidelines and the ACC mask mandate as well as increasing our local percentage of vaccinated residents. Please explore our COVID business resource page to help you in navigating the best course of action for your business.

Testimonials

Avid Bookshop

“We love being able to interact with people whose paths we might not have crossed were it not for the Chamber gatherings.”

-Janet Geddis, Owner/Founder of Avid Bookshop, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce 2018 Small Business of the Year

Terrapin Beer Co

“The Chamber does a great job of connecting people so businesses like ours are more aware of opportunities within the city to connect and serve. I cannot think of another organization that represents our community as a whole and speaks closer to the Athens vernacular.”

-Terrapin BeerCo.

Java Joy

“Being a Chamber member has allowed us to foster many relationships throughout the community that have turned into bookings for our business, which has allowed us to create more jobs for adults with disabilities.”

-Laura Graben, Java Joy

Primrose Schools

Not only is it FUN being a member, but we’ve also seen the impact in working with others in our area who share the same passion for our community and making it such a great place. The Chamber is the perfect connectivity between industry, education, non-profit, and so many other wonderful organizations that serve the Athens community.”

-Will Beasley, Primrose School of Athens

Serving Our Members & Community

Since 1904, we have served our members and the community by fostering relationships and strengthening the ties that have secured Athens’ position as the hub of northeast Georgia.

The Chamber has become the regional leader on issues vital to a thriving business community and works hard to support other organizations dedicated to making Athens, GA the best place to live.

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