LaunchBox

Servsafe Manager Training
2025-03-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
One-day training and certification for the food service industry, including restaurant, daycare, nursing home, and hospital workers.
This course blends the latest FDA Food Code, food safety research, and years of food sanitation training experience. Managers learn to implement essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety. ServSafe is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
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ScaleUP Workshop: Employee Retention w/ Rocket City HR Consulting
2025-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Join Rocket City HR Consulting for an insightful Lunch & Learn on Employee Retention. With March being Employee Appreciation Month, this workshop will explore effective strategies to keep your team engaged, motivated, and committed to your organization.
This session is ideal for business owners, managers, and HR professionals looking to strengthen their workforce and improve retention. Lunch will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your team. Secure your seat now!

Community Action Partnership: Community Council Meeting
2025-03-17 14:00 - 15:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States

ScaleUP Workshop: Triple Threat Marketing
2025-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | AL
Our expert speakers—Blake Williams, Lottie Partridge, and Carina Farr—bring a wealth of experience in branding, communication, and business growth. They’ll each reveal three powerful strategies that can help small businesses boost their reach, refine their messaging, and drive results.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical, real-world insights and connect with other business owners and entrepreneurs looking to elevate their marketing game. Secure your seat now!

Servsafe Manager Training - Decatur
2025-03-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Alabama Center for the Arts, 133 2nd Avenue Northeast, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States

Breakfast & Biz
2025-04-02 09:00 - 10:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Start your day with meaningful connections at Breakfast & Biz hosted by the Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce. Join fellow entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community members for networking, insights, and opportunities to grow your business. This event provides a platform to share ideas, build partnerships, and learn from the vibrant business community in Athens, Alabama. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards and kickstart your morning with inspiration and collaboration! Secure your seat now!

ScaleUP Workshop: Unlock the Power of Strategic HR
2025-04-11 12:00 - 13:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Join us on April 11th at Noon for an insightful HR Strategy Workshop, hosted by Rocket City HR Consulting. Designed for business leaders, small business owners, and HR professionals, this session will explore how to align HR initiatives with business goals, build a strong company culture, manage talent effectively, and plan for long-term growth. Walk away with expert insights and actionable strategies to strengthen your HR approach and drive success. Secure your seat now!

Limestone County Satellite NASHRM April Meeting
2025-04-16 11:30 - 12:30 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States

ScaleUP Workshop: Top Tips to Prevent Burnout
2025-05-09 11:30 - 13:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Join us for a practical workshop focused on recognizing the warning signs of burnout and learning how to manage stress before it impacts your well-being. Rocket City HR Consulting will share actionable tips to improve work-life balance, strengthen personal relationships, and prioritize rest and recovery.
The session will wrap up with a panel Q&A, giving attendees a chance to dive deeper into the conversation and walk away with strategies to support both their physical and mental health.
Secure your seat here.

ScaleUP Workshop: Professionalism, Ethics, and Hard Conversations in the Workplace
2025-06-13 11:30 - 13:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Join Karen Burton from Rocket City HR Consulting for an insightful session focused on Professionalism, Ethics, and Hard Conversations in the workplace. This workshop will explore core principles of ethics, company-wide expectations, privacy and confidentiality, and best practices in hiring and personnel decisions. Attendees will also learn how to navigate conflicts of interest, required training standards, and the consequences of unethical practices. Gain tools and tips for managing difficult conversations with confidence and walk away with clear, actionable takeaways to elevate professionalism in your organization. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your HR knowledge and strengthen your workplace culture!
Secure your seat here.

NASHRM - Limestone County Satellite June Meeting
2025-06-18 11:30 - 13:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Join the Limestone County Satellite of NASHRM for their June Meeting on June 18th at 11:30 am. Dr. John Wilson will share insights on connecting and maximizing local talent pipelines. Registration is $25 and includes lunch. Attendees must register by 5 PM on June 16th. This event is submitted for SHRM/HRCI credit. Secure your seat here.

Breakfast & Biz
2025-07-16 09:00 - 10:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Breakfast & Biz is a structured networking and contact-building event that is designed to give attendees an opportunity to meet and share their business with fellow Chamber Members.
Attendees are invited to network at a table of 6 people depending on the total of attendees. Each person will have the opportunity to give a one-minute pitch about their business or nonprofit, and then move around the room to the next table and start the process over again until the entire room has had an opportunity to meet everyone attending the event.
BRING PLENTY OF BUSINESS CARDS. Secure your seat here: https://business.alcchamber.org/events

NASHRM Limestone Co Satellite July Meeting
2025-07-16 11:30 - 12:30 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Don’t miss this engaging lunch-and-learn with Rose Hernandez on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Topic: 10 Things HR Professionals Should Know About Immigration in 2025This session will provide timely insights for HR professionals navigating immigration issues in the coming year.
📅 Registration is $25 (includes lunch) and is due by 5 PM on July 14.📍 Submitted for SHRM/HRCI credits.
👉 Reserve your spot today!

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful: Let There Be Cake Fundraiser
2025-07-25 16:00 - 19:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Drop in during the last Fridays After Five and sample delicious, locally made cakes! $5 per person, plus cake raffles. We’ll even have to go boxes for you to take outside to enjoy while listening to the Velcro Pygmies! This is a fundraiser for the Athens-Limestone Beautification Board as they expand and begin new projects to beautify Limestone County.

Cottage Food Law Training & Certification Course
2025-08-12 16:00 - 18:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
This course meets ADPH requirement to operate as a Cottage Food Operation. You will learn specifics about the Law, allowed foods to sell, how foods can be sold, labeling requirements, food safety recommendations, and basic food processing for allowed products. There is a $25, non-refundable fee that will cover the cost of your certification. Secure your seat now!
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or free language access services, contact Susan Hill at 205-489-5376 or hillaps@auburn.edu by 8/5/2025

Young Professionals of Athens-Limestone County: Mind Matters
2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Young professionals are facing unparalleled mental health challenges, with record-high rates of burnout, anxiety, and depression impacting their well-being and work performance.
Discover tips to thrive through your emotional intelligence during this YP Athens panel featuring:
– Morgan Todd Dean, a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Mental Health– Susan Claborn from Athens-Limestone Hospital

We’ll also be joined by two special guests:– Maple, Athens-Limestone Hospital, emotional support animal (ESA)– Deputy Charlie, Limestone County Sheriff’s Office service dog
Thank you to our partners for this event: Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, The Launchbox at Athens State University, and Athens-Limestone Hospital.

A special thanks to our wonderful sponsors:– RoofTech Solutions– Beth Medley, Realtor— Keller Williams– Athens State University/The LaunchBox– Lucia’s Cocina Mexicana

This event is no-cost, and registration will occur on-site. Click the ticket link for more info on YP Athens!

NASHRM-Limestone Co Satellite August Meeting
2025-08-20 11:30 - 12:30 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
In this session titled “Emotionally Triggered…Now What?”, you’ll learn to identify emotional triggers, respond with clarity, and build a culture of trust.
Cost is $25 for members and $25 for non-members.
Registrations after the cut-off date may be available on a limited basis. To be considered, please contact the VP of Programs to see if seats are available; if so, you may register and attend. These registrations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Workshop: Property Tax Explained
2025-09-15 11:30 - 12:30 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Are you a property owner in Limestone County? Join us for a concise and insightful presentation, Property Tax Explained, hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. This session is your opportunity to demystify the property tax process and gain clarity on how assessments and tax liabilities are determined. Secure your seat here.

Workshop: Small Business Tax Updates
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Join us on September 16th for a comprehensive workshop tailored to help small business owners navigate the 2025 tax filing season with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Sarah Simpson, CPA, from Accounting Solutions, this session will cover essential tax strategies, recent changes to tax laws, and practical filing tips.
Don’t miss this chance to boost your tax confidence and prepare for a successful year ahead! Secure your seat here.

NASHRM-Limestone Co Satellite September Meeting
2025-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Join us for a special HR Discussion Panel featuring accomplished leaders who will share strategies to navigate change, foster development, and prepare for the future of work.

Panelists:
Cierra Johnson-Belser – Workforce Development & DEI Leader
Jason Thrasher – HR Executive & Leadership Mentor
Jennifer Vaden-Washington – Director of HR, U.S. Space & Rocket Center

This session offers:
Expert insights on HR transformation
Learning and development opportunities
Valuable networking with peers

Cost is $25 for members and $25 for non-members.
Registrations after the cut-off date may be available on a limited basis. To be considered, please contact the VP of Programs to see if seats are available; if so, you may register and attend. These registrations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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