The Athens
District Chamber of Commerce is deeply involved in events in the
Athens area. The following is an example of how the Chamber helps
the Athens community businesses.
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People dressed up for the annual Cornfest Parade
- Puts on events such
as Cornfest
- Hires a summer student for the Tourist Information Center. Volunteers
look after Tourist Information when the summer student is not
available.
- Maintains the flowers on Main Street and helps Communities in
Bloom
- Works with Athens District High School to have the village garbage
cans painted and to have flowers planted at the Village limits.
- Makes donations to the annual Christmas Parade, various school
events as well as to other non-profit groups in the area.
- Sends a "Welcome" floral arrangement to new businesses
starting in the Athens area.
- Arranged for printing of post cards of the murals to be sold
by local merchants.
- Produces and helps pay for the annual Athens Tourist Guide and
manages the Tourism Bureau.
- Hosts an annual dinner featuring a guest speaker and announcing
the Citizen of the Year.
- Works with Pineview Public School and A.D.H.S. to decorate the
village at Christmas time.
- Supports the
Athens Christmas Parade Committee annual "Parade of Lights"
held at night, which was a great success.
- Advertising for the members of the Chamber and the village.
- Provides Group benefits (health, dental, life, etc.) for groups
as small as one individual.
