January brought an early start to the legislative session on Tuesday, January 13th. As happens, the first week of the session brought a buzz to Montgomery with the first BCA Tuesday morning briefing with Governor Ivey. The next morning I was happy to join friends and colleagues for the ADN Legislative Kickoff Breakfast followed by our first Alabama Chambers board meeting and the BCA Legislative Reception. We are also pleased to be with ATN as they cut the ribbon on their official renaming to Alabama Training Network.
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We are excited to announce the 2026 dates and information for the the Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program.
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Alabama Chambers Hosts Chamber Day at the Capitol, Honors Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth with Inaugural Leadership in Government Award
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January brought an early start to the legislative session on Tuesday, January 13th. As happens, the first week of the session brought a buzz to Montgomery with the first BCA Tuesday morning briefing with Governor Ivey. The next morning I was happy to join friends and colleagues for the ADN Legislative Kickoff Breakfast followed by our first Alabama Chambers board meeting and the BCA Legislative Reception. We are also pleased to be with ATN as they cut the ribbon on their official renaming to Alabama Training Network.
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November started with a visit to the David Mathews Center for Civic Life in Montevallo to discuss all things National Civics Bee before heading to Huntsville for the 2025 ACCS Workforce Summit for a full day of partner discussions about all things workforce. It was great to see my old friend from Georgia, Dr. Roger Tutterow and to hear his thoughts on the economy and where 2026 will take us.
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The Lake Martin Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the hiring of its first full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking an exciting new chapter in the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to community and economic development across the Lake Martin region.
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Congratulations to the 2025 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award Winners announced in Birmingham.
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The Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (Alabama Chambers) proudly announced Linda Lewis, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, as the 2025 recipient of the Jamie Wallace Award during The Partnership Annual Meeting held in Birmingham.
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As the weather turns a little cooler (FINALLY) and the calendar turns to November, I first want to say how thankful and grateful I am for the opportunity to serve each of you. I hope as the year draws to a close and you are looking forward to a new year that you will find ways to engage with us more and strengthen your connection to YOUR state association and fellow chamber professionals. So, before we put up those Christmas trees and Mariah Carey completely defrosts, let’s look back at October…
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During the 2025 Alabama Chambers Professional Development Conference presented by Alabama Self-Insured Worker’s Compensation Fund, held in Tuscaloosa, AL, five chamber professionals were recognized with the Distinguished Service Award for their career achievements and tenure of service to the chamber industry.
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