chamber of commerce
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Q&As
Q&A: Seth Bagwell on Enhancing Chamber Membership
Seth Bagwell serves as the new membership sales representative for Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he oversees the retention and addition of memberships within the chamber. Q: What do you do in the new membership sales position? It’s my job to reach out to really anyone who…
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2020 Election
How Economic Issues Are Taking Forefront For Athens Businesses During Election 2020
Athens’ local economy, like most of the world’s, has faltered and dipped since March in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. But that does not mean everyone has been affected equally. After businesses were forced to shut down, and a statewide shelter-in-place mandate went into effect temporarily on April 2,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Looking for a Home: How Local Mobile Food Businesses are Moving to Storefronts
If you live in Athens, odds are you’ve seen this logo. If you’re a college student, you’ve probably seen it on social media or in person. It belongs to Joe Nedza’s business, Nedza’s. Nedza’s Waffles and Doughnuts is a mobile food vendor operating in and around Athens, Georgia, offering variations…
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Athens-Clarke County
Joint Mission Establishes Clarke County Mentor Program
Athens, Georgia – Athens is privileged to have a variety of mentor organizations helping students succeed in school and in life. One of these programs is constantly working to promote their work. The Clarke County Mentor Program is an independent, nonprofit organization, located in Athens’ Chamber of Commerce Building. Started in 1991…