Congratulations to the 2016 Young Entrepreneur Award Winners!
Congratulations to the LEAD Athens Class of 2016!
Congratulations to the 2016 Young Entrepreneur Award Winners!
On April 22 nd the Chamber of Commerce’ s Educa�on Commi�ee presented the 2016 Young Entrepreneur Awards to three deserving students at Burney‐ Harris‐Lyons Middle School.
The annual Young Entrepreneur Contest is open to 8th grade students in Clarke County schools to tell us all about their great idea for a product, business, or service for the chance to become the next Young Entrepreneur of Athens! The top prize for the most promising business plan and presenta�on is $ 250!
L‐R: Tim Johnson, Mr. Holman, Pacey Lewis, Sherlin Alvarez‐Lopez, Lauren Pollock, Shannon Wilder and Kip Farlow
First Place: Pacey Lewis“ Skate EZer”
Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Second Place: Sherlin Alvarez‐Lopez“ Interna�onal Market”
Sponsored by Jackson Spalding
Third Place: Lauren Pollock“ Fantasy Cri�ers”
Sponsored by Cofer’ s Home and Garden
Congratulations to the LEAD Athens Class of 2016!
On April 14 th the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce’ s LEAD Athens program celebrated the gradua�on of twenty‐nine community leaders from its annual program. LEAD Athens, a program of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to develop effec�ve leaders commi�ed to building a vibrant community. The intense year‐long program explores a myriad of topics including economic development, local industry, health care, government, secondary and higher educa�on, the arts and more. Par�cipants learn about current issues and explore future challenges through monthly sessions and comple�on of a community project leading to a well‐rounded and fun LEAD Athens experience.
LEAD Athens Class of 2016
Laura Allen‐ American Red Cross, NEGA Chapter
Ruth Campbell‐ Noramco, Inc. Richard Carswell‐ BB & T Kevin Clark‐ Athens Banner‐Herald Steven Dasher‐ Athens Regional Founda�on Tricia Davis‐ St. Mary’ s Healthcare System Evan Elder‐ Athens First Bank & Trust Titus Gambrell‐ St. Mary’ s Healthcare System Chris Gilmer‐ Community & Southern Bank David Hamilton‐ The Hamilton Agency Robert Hiss‐ Athens‐Clarke County Unified Government Bevan Hopper‐ Padge� Business Services of Athens Ryan Hunt‐ The Na�onal Bank of Georgia Stephanie Hunt‐ Stadion Money Management Tino Johnson‐ The University of Georgia Richie Knight‐ HW Crea�ve Marke�ng
John Laster‐ The Laster Law Firm, LLC Amy Lopp‐ Athens‐Clarke County Economic Development Department Rod Pla�‐ The University of Georgia Colleen Prui�‐ Athens Academy Amy Richardson‐ American Cancer Society Whit Richardson‐ Taziki’ s Mediterranean Café Jus�n Roberts‐ Athens Regional Health System Stephanie Sharp‐ The University of Georgia Addison Smith‐ Georgia Power Curt Spell‐ Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Blanton Proper�es Pa�e Strickland‐ Junior League of Athens Geoffrey Walton‐ Athens Academy Brian Williams‐ The University of Georgia
Award Winners: Best Picture‐ Team Transit( Athens Transit on Google Maps) Best Project‐ Team Transit( Athens Transit on Google Maps) LEAD Actor‐ Whit Richardson LEAD Actress‐ Amy Lopp
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