Women Who Work
What is Women Who Work?
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.
Our mission is rooted in the belief that when women come together to share their experiences, knowledge, and resources, we strengthen not only one another but the greater Athens community.
- We bring our authentic selves.
- We are a resource for one another.
- We commit to developing our community.
- We are kick ATH women!
2026 Women Who Work Committee:
Programming:
- Monthly Networking Experiences: Opportunities to connect with other women in business through engaging, intentional networking events, often hosted at local businesses. These gatherings encourage authentic relationships, collaboration, and greater visibility for businesses within our community.
- Lunch & Learns: Educational programming featuring relevant topics and speakers focused on professional development, leadership, entrepreneurship, personal wellness, and navigating the challenges of balancing business and life.
- Annual Business Expo: A signature event that brings together local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community members to showcase their work, build relationships, and celebrate the diversity of businesses contributing to our local economy.
- Community Engagement & Collaboration: Creating opportunities to support women-led businesses, encourage mentorship, share resources, and strengthen connections across industries.
Get Involved!
- Follow our Instagram page! Stay up to date with announcements and upcoming events, and engage with other woman-owned businesses and women in business by following @kickathwomen.
- Attend an event! Women Who Work provides an accessible, welcoming environment to expand professional networks, gain new perspectives, discover local businesses, and develop relationships that extend beyond traditional networking. You can always find and register for upcoming events on our calendar here.
- Join the committee! Committee applications open once per year. The committee member experience offers an additional layer of personal and professional development through:
- Leadership opportunities and hands-on experience planning and executing community programming.
- Meaningful collaboration with women from a variety of industries and professional backgrounds.
- Increased visibility and opportunities to build relationships within the Chamber and greater Athens business community.
- The ability to directly influence programming that supports and empowers local women in business.
- Opportunities to develop skills in event planning, community outreach, marketing, and organizational leadership.
Whether you’re looking to grow your network, invest in your professional development, discover new opportunities, or make a meaningful impact in our community, there’s a place for you at Women Who Work. Join us at an upcoming event and discover what we can accomplish together.