LaunchBox

Servsafe Manager Training
2024-10-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-08 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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YP Athens - Personality Meets Professionalism: The Power of Personal Branding
2024-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Elevate your career with the Young Professionals of Athens-Limestone County! This exciting event offers a unique blend of networking and professional development in a relaxed and engaging environment. Kick off the evening from 5-6 PM with a Sip & Social hour, where you’ll enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and complimentary headshots provided by WolfeCo Media. From 6-7 PM, dive into an insightful panel discussion featuring top local experts Kristina Hendrix (UAH), Chris Latham (Athens State University), and Sarah Macaluso (Red Sage Communications) as they share strategies on how to seamlessly blend your personality with your professional life.

Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Small Business Awards Gala
2024-10-01 16:00 - 19:00 | AL
2024 SBA honors the exceptional companies/organizations that serve our community’s residents. We look forward to celebrating the ingenuity and achievements of small businesses within our membership. Awards this year include:

Emerging Business of the Year
Small Business of the Year (1-10 Employees)
Small Business of the Year (11-50 Employees)
Manufacturer of the Year
Nonprofit of the Year
Health/Medical Services Business of the Year:
Woman-Owned Business of the Year
Financial/Banking Service of the Year
Hospitality Services Business of the Year

Support your small business peers by purchasing tickets here.

Servsafe Manager Training
2024-09-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Alabama Center for the Arts, 133 2nd Avenue Northeast, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States

Community Action Partnership Workshop - Credit Reports: What You Need to Know
2024-09-17 09:00 - 12:00 | AL
Are you familiar with the contents of your credit report and how to interpret them? Attend this FREE credit workshop and leave with practical tips to increase your creditworthiness.
In this workshop, you will learn:
 How to read a credit report
 How inquiries & late payments affect your credit
 Tips to boost your credit score
**Please email yray@caa-htsval.org to register**

RampUP Workshop Series
2024-08-29 17:30 - 19:30 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Why Attend?
RampUP is designed to provide you with actionable insights and hands-on experience, helping you build a strong foundation for your business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this series will empower you to make informed decisions and achieve your entrepreneurial goals.
What You’ll Learn:

August 29th – Business Plan Essentials: Learn how to craft a compelling business plan that outlines your vision, strategy, and roadmap for success.
September 5th – Business Finance: Gain a solid understanding of financial fundamentals, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making.
September 12th – Market Research: Discover techniques for identifying market opportunities, understanding your target audience, and staying ahead of the competition.
September 19th – Time Management: Develop effective time management strategies to boost productivity and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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Young Professionals of Athens-Limestone County Kickoff Event
2024-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 | AL
Join us for an evening of networking and connection with Young Professionals in Athens-Limestone County. Discover more about YP Athens and the incredible opportunities this groundbreaking program offers. Our mission is to enrich our community by serving others, fostering connections, and empowering future leaders. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, grow personally and professionally, or get involved in the community, YP Athens is your gateway to the future of Athens. Register Now!

AI Unleashed: An AI and Small Business Impact Workshop
2024-08-20 09:00 - 10:30 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Discover how AI can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Our panel of experts will share insights on practical AI applications, affordable tools, and strategies to integrate AI seamlessly into your business. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just starting, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge to harness AI’s potential and stay competitive in today’s digital landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your business! Secure your seat now—available both in-person at LaunchBox and online via Zoom!

DEIBA's Iron Sharpens Iron
2024-08-12 18:30 - 20:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Come and gain valuable insights into building and sustaining financial success for future generations. Hosted by the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Business Alliance (DEIBA) in collaboration with the Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce and LaunchBox. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your financial knowledge and network with like-minded individuals.

Workshop: The Art of Listening
2024-08-09 12:00 - 13:30 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
The ability to truly listen is a super skill. The best companies forge bold new trails by harnessing this ability to listen to the market’s needs. This ability, which is foundational to excellent communication, sustains the best relationships. In this workshop, you will receive practical tools for improving active listening and ways to apply this skill immediately. We will explore this often-overlooked but necessary skill for winning in life and business.
Join us and gain valuable insights from our expert speaker, Tiffany Malone, CEO of Bright Eye Coaching and Consulting. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your listening skills and elevate your business relationships! Please feel free to bring your own lunch to enjoy during the session.
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Breakfast & Biz
2024-07-23 09:00 - 11:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
When: July 23, 2024
Where: Launchbox at Athens State University
121 S Marion St, Athens, AL 35611
Time: 9:00 AM

Lunch & Learn: Understanding Credit
2024-07-18 12:00 - 13:30 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Unlock the secrets of the credit system in this informative 50-minute class. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your financial health, “Understanding Credit” will guide you through the essentials of how the credit system works and its impact on your life. Learn how to effectively manage, build, and protect your credit with practical strategies and expert insights.
This class is perfect for anyone wanting to control their financial future by understanding and improving their credit. Whether new to credit or looking to boost your score, this session offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you achieve your financial goals. Lunch is provided. Secure your seat now!

Small Business Summit
2024-07-11 16:30 - 18:30 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
When: July 11th, 2024
Where: Launchbox at Athens State University
121 S Marion St, Athens, AL 35611
Time: 4:30PM – 6:30PM
This come-and-go event will feature speaker John Lovelace of American Graffiti and Art. Join us to celebrate the success of our entrepreneurs, provide feedback for future resources, and enjoy light refreshments, live music, and a captivating art installation rendered by local artist Gail Bergeron. Secure your spot here!

Workshop: New Overtime Salary Threshold
2024-06-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Athens State University, 300 N Beaty St, Athens, AL, 35611
Dive deep into the most recent Department of Labor ruling on the overtime salary threshold, poised to impact over 4 million Americans. Gain clarity on the new guidelines, understand who is affected, and mark your calendar with the important dates. Discover how these changes will ripple through employees, businesses, and communities, especially small businesses. Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of the curve—sign up now and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate these significant updates!

Lunch & Learn
2024-06-17 11:00 - 12:30 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Dive deep into the most recent Department of Labor ruling on the overtime salary threshold, poised to impact over 4 million Americans. Gain clarity on the new guidelines, understand who is affected, and mark your calendar with the important dates. Discover how these changes will ripple through employees, businesses, and communities, especially small businesses. Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of the curve—sign up now and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate these significant updates! Lunch will be provided, and the workshop is limited to 25 attendees.

Mocha & Mixer
2024-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States

I.T. Essentials for Small Business
2024-04-30 17:30 - 20:00 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Dive into the world of IT and uncover everything you need to know to empower your business. From understanding the various types of IT providers to crafting effective IT budgets, navigating cybersecurity and compliance challenges, exploring the importance of cyber liability insurance, and beyond! Join us for an informative session packed with valuable insights that will help you harness the power of IT to drive success for your business. Register now and take your business to the next level!

Strong Coffee Strong Women with Savannah Stanfield and Stephanie Kennedy-Mell
2024-04-18 08:00 - 09:30 | LaunchBox, 121 South Marion St., Athens, AL, 35611, United States
Training Topics: Woman-owned Businesses
Description:

Introducing The Catalyst Strong Coffee Strong Women Athens-Limestone Edition
In partnership with the Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce, this edition of Strong Coffee Strong Women will feature two amazing leaders – Savannah Stanfield, owner of Ro’s Grille and Stephanie Kennedy-Mell, COO and CMO of Church Street Family Hospitality Group.
This Strong Coffee Strong Women program will be hosted in person at the Athens State University newly opened “LaunchBox”, an entrepreneurial Center located in the Center for Lifelong Learning.
We will open at 8:00 AM CT for the in-person event with the program starting at 8:45 AM CT.
The Catalyst Strong Coffee Strong Women program spotlights a woman business owner or community leader who exemplifies every woman’s unique path to success. Hear an“Espresso-monial” that will uplift and inspire you and connect you with other inventive, resourceful, and highly productive business owners and industry/government experts.
This month’s SCSW features Savannah Stanfield and Stephanie Kennedy-Mell:
About Savannah Stanfield:
Savannah, was a nurse in the Shoals when she and her family moved to Athens, AL in 2016 and never looked back. After opening Ro’s Grille in October of 2015, the Shoals natives knew they were meant to be in Athens. She became a nurse practitioner and has been juggling restaurant life/practicing medicine since 2020 until the most recent expansion of Ro’s Grille to downtown Athens. Her full time and attention are solely within her family and the restaurant nowadays.
About Stephanie Kennedy-Mell:
Stephanie and her husband, Matt own and operate Church Street Family Hospitality Group, a now eight-business-strong collection of restaurants and bars in Huntsville, Ala.
Before Stephanie began her career in hospitality, she worked in the fashion industry for two decades. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology, she worked in New York City and Los Angeles. She and Matt chose to return home to Alabama and together follow their passion for wine by opening a wine shoppe, starting Church Street Wine Shoppe in the fall of 2014.
They now operate nine concepts. Stephanie is proprietor, COO and CMO of the Church Street Family Hospitality. Overseeing all aspects of operations; including managing North Alabama’s very first sit-down food and wine tasting club. She also operates the distribution center encompassing purchasing and inventory of all non-consumables, creation of SOP’s and training manuals, implementation of technology, systems and reporting. As well as all marketing, charity and community relations, and catering & event coordination. As well as concept design of each location

Breakfast & Biz
2024-04-02 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 and we can’t wait to see you! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
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