July Good News
We would like to welcome Ema Smith who recently joined the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber as the new Event Specialist. Ema graduated from Auburn University in December 2025 with a major in Event Management.
The Etowah Chamber is excited to share they had over 350 attendees and 30 sponsors/vendors at their Business After Hours Summer Block Party. They even had live entertainment from New South Pro Wrestling!
Our Youth Entrepreneurs are between 8 - 18 years old and must be enrolled in public/private school or homeschool in Calhoun County. Previous YE students have already had their small businesses in operation before joining our program, but this Fall we will open the program to students that are interested in starting a business so they can learn from their peers and our Chamber member Mentors as well.
Congratulations to the Opelika Chamber of Commerce their Food Truck Fridays won Best Local Event and Best Family Entertainment in Best of A-O Awards.
Congratulations to Erin Grantham (Executive Director) AACE, she celebrated 13 years with the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations to Vanessa Royal (Executive Director) IOM, she celebrated 1 year with the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations to Ashley Butler (Executive Director), she is celebrating 2 years with the Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations to McKinna Willingham (Membership Support & Events Coordinator), she is celebrating one year at the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce.
Michelle Epling (President & CEO) IOM, at the Madison Chamber of Commerce celebrated her birthday!
Congratulations to Chelsey Strong (Marketing Coordinator) with the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce, her and her husband celebrated their 10 year wedding anniversary.
Congratulations to Katie Walker (Communication & Events) with the Cullman Chamber on the birth of her baby girl!
Good News From Our Affiliate Members
Congratulations to Susan Carothers and Surepoint Strategies on their new business name, brand and website.
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Good News from our friends at Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund! Have you ever considering that the Alabama taxes you already owe could help transform a student's future?
In a new op-ed published in 1819 News, Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund Development Director Sherri Rowton explores how the Alabama Accountability Act gives eligible taxpayers a unique opportunity to direct a portion of their state tax liability toward scholarships for K-12 students instead of sending those dollars to Montgomery.
Right now nearly 38 million dollars remain available, leaving scholarship opportunities on the table for Alabama families.
Whether you're a taxpayer, CPA, or an attorney advising clients, understanding how this program works can help more Alabama students access the educational opportunities they deserve.
Read Sherri's op-ed to learn how your Alabama tax dollars can make a lasting impact. Read More