Home > About Us > Committees > Athena

ATHENA PowerLink™

Growing High Potential Women-Owned Businesses

The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is the only organization in all of New England to offer ATHENAPowerLink, a unique business mentoring program designed to increase the growth and profitability of a women- owned business. If selected, a women business owner (WBO) is matched with a skilled panel of advisors for one year to help take her business to the next level!


 Women Business Owners must meet the following criteria:
  • Business is at least 51% owned and actively managed by a woman/women.
  • Minimum of two years in operation.
  • Employ at least two full-time employees, including applicant.
  • Demonstrate at least $250,000 in annual gross revenues for a manufacturing or retail business; or at least $100,000 in annual gross revenues for a service business.
  • Present clearly defined business goals and objectives, and specific reasons for seeking mentoring.
  • Own a business located in Norfolk, Plymouth or Middlesex counties.
  • Become a member of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce if accepted into the program.

If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to find out more, please email Clare Cox, Chair, at 508-420-1220 or ccox@tidemarkcs.com.

For more information, download the Athena brochure.

Download the Athena PowerLink application.