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June 2023                           July 2024
                                            Tapped Athens                       Servpro
                                            “The Chamber was one of the first organizations   “We are here for you 24/7/365.”
                                            who reached out to us on social when we first   – Brent Maddux, Co-Owner
                                            opened. That got us involved. We became
           Chamber Art Gallery              Chamber members our first month in business.
                                            They even brought 50 people to the Chamber-
           There’s a new art gallery in town   led business ribbon cutting. The Chamber has
           – at the Athens Area Chamber     given us great exposure to the community.
           of Commerce! Displaying the      Angela is involved with the Women Who Work
           works of local artists and makers   group. We think they’re doing an amazing job.”
           at the Chamber spotlights the    PS: “David Bradley even helped run the cash
           diversity of talent in town and   register on an exceptionally busy night!”
           demonstrates the passion your    —  Todd Hurt
           Chamber has for highlighting       (Todd and Angela Hurt, Owners)
           creative entrepreneurs as vital
           members of the Athens business
           community. Several exhibits will
           be installed this year.

           “Athens has long been recognized
           as a city of the arts,” said Marissa
           Chastain, Chamber Director of
           Membership and Marketing.
           “As our local creative economy
           continues to expand, we value
           not only the economic, but the
           social and cultural impact of
           creativity in our community.”    August 2023                         September 2023
                                            Nothing Bundt Cakes                 Branch Environmental, Inc.
           The first curated show took place
           in September 2023 and featured   “Everybody is very supportive. It’s OK to be   “There is so much more to being a member of
                                            afraid when you’re first starting out because
                                                                                the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce than just
           contemporary artist Courtney     everybody has your back.”           the exceptional networking opportunities! There
           Khail, who tells her stories     – Leah Brevard, Marketing Manager   is also the ability to participate in community
           visually through the use of                                          events that provides a chance to connect with
           flowers, color, gestural line work,                                  individuals on a personal level. Building
           and personal anecdotes to share                                      community relationships beyond business
           her feelings about influence,                                        transactions can lead to deeper connections and
           religion, and womanhood.                                             long-lasting partnerships.”
                                                                                 –  Lynn Hughes
                                                                                 Business Development Director



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