June Good News
The Mobile Chamber has been named a finalist for the 2026 Chamber of the Year award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, the highest honor in the chamber industry.
Out of more than 1,600 chambers across the country, the Mobile Chamber is being recognized for the work happening right here in our community: creating jobs, strengthening small businesses, improving workforce opportunities, advancing major infrastructure projects and bringing partners together to solve challenges.
“Being named a finalist for the ACCE Chamber of the Year is a tremendous honor that belongs to every member, every partner and every person who has invested in making Mobile a stronger, more vibrant community. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our team and the trust our members place in us every day,” said Mobile Chamber President and CEO Bradley Byrne.
From helping entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses through the Business Navigation program to removing transportation barriers with the MoGo rideshare initiative, this honor reflects what can happen when a community works together toward a shared vision.
The Etowah Chamber is excited to share that they held their Excellence in Education and Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon. They awarded 43 Teacher of the Year Awards and 17 Excellence in Education Awards with over 400 attendees at the event. What a wonderful way to celebrate education in their community.
Please welcome Sabrina Aronack as the new Executive Director for the Daleville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 85 years serving their community.
The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is celebrating 45 years serving their community.
Congratulations to Diane Poole with the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce, she graduated from Leadership Trussville.
Congratulations to Ali Rauch, IOM, President/CEO of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce on being selected as a Class Advisor at the 2026 Midwest Institute for Organization Management.
We are proud to share that the Childersburg Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO John-Mark Freeman has been selected as the recipient of the 4th Annual Robert J. Swanson IOM Scholarship for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management.
Congratulations to Nate Chacon with the Albertville Chamber of Commerce and Sarah Kate Edmondson with the Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce on recently graduating Marshall County Leadership Challenge.
Kaitlyn Williamson, Vice-President at the Pike Co. Chamber of Commerce had a big month! She celebrated her 1 year anniversary with the chamber and her birthday. She also graduated from Leadership Pike! Way to go Kaitlyn!
Congratulations to Ryan Moberly, he is celebrating 8 years with the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber.
This month, Laura Upton celebrated both her birthday and her two-year anniversary with the Arab Chamber. Congratulations, Laura!
Congratulations to Jessica Bumbalough, she celebrated her 1 year work anniversary at the Madison Chamber.
The Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is incredibly honored and excited to share that they were awarded Local Event of the Year for their annual RockingFest on the Square!
As they prepare for our 7th Annual event which will be held November 24, 2026, this recognition means so much to them.
We would like to welcome Madison Cartee, she is the new Administrative Assistant at the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations to Brenda Dennis with the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, her and her husband celebrated their wedding anniversary!
Congratulations to Ale Lewis with the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber and her husband, they just welcomed their new baby Mary Hudson Lewis! She told the chamber she was pregnant with this onesie and now Mary Hudson is wearing it!
Congratulations to Melissa Gauntt with the East Alabama Chamber of Commerce, she and her husband Danny celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
Margaret Jones with the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated her birthday.
Congratulations to Ansley Joslin with the Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce on her recent engagement.
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.