Last week, our Chamber team had the opportunity to attend the 2025 GACCE Staff Development Conference, hosted by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce — and what an incredible experience it was!

Frances and Melissa spent the week soaking up new ideas, learning from amazing speakers, and connecting with chamber professionals from all across Georgia. It was inspiring to be in a room full of people who share the same passion for community, business, and growth.

One of the highlights of the week was seeing Frances recognized for her five years of dedicated service to the chamber industry. Frances pours so much heart and hard work into everything she does. We are beyond grateful for her and everything she does to keep our Chamber running strong!

We’re excited to bring fresh inspiration back to Bainbridge and can’t wait to keep serving our community with even more energy and ideas. Thank you to GACCE and the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting such a great conference — we’re already looking forward to next year!