Alabama Chambers

Congratulations to the 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award Winners announced today in Birmingham. Emerging Small Business of the Year: Anderson Family Care Small Business of the Year (1-10): Wiregrass Wealth Management, Raymond James Small Business of the Year (11-50): Johnny's Bar-B-Q Small Business of the Year (51-100): WM Grocery https://lnkd.in/eEdphzKQ

Congratulations to Crystal Brown, President & CEO of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, the most recent recipient of the Jamie Wallace Award. https://lnkd.in/easai6w7

Congratulations to those 11-50 Employees Category Finalists in the Alabama Small Business Awards. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/gXRRbWi9

Congratulations to those 1-10 Employees Category Finalists in the Alabama Small Business Awards. Read more >>https://lnkd.in/gXRRbWi9

Congratulations to Sandra McGuire on her retirement after 20 years of service with the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and welcome Amy Lee as the new Executive Director. Read More >> https://lnkd.in/eG3USmsa

Congratulations to those Emerging Business (in business less than 5 years) Finalists in the Alabama Small Business Awards. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/gXRRbWi9

President/CEO Paige Hutto & Board Chair Meredith Drennen with Birmingham Business Alliance representing Alabama Chambers at Business Council of Alabama Evening for Progress.

It's #NationalSupportYourLocalChamberOfCommerceDay Alabama Chambers are hard at work for you! If you have considered joining your local chamber either as an individual or business - today is a great day to join! If you are a business that is a proud member of your local chamber - give them a shoutout today! #alabamachambersatwork

We are proud to announce the finalists for the Alabama Small Business of the Year Awards presented by The Partnership of the Alabama Chambers & Business Council of Alabama recognizing the very best in Alabama small business.

Alabama Chambers?is proud to announce that Paige Hutto, IOM recently completed week one of the Intensive Economic Development Training Course, presented by Auburn University Government & Economic Development Institute. The program was held July 8-12 in Auburn, Alabama. Completion of this program underscores Mrs. Hutto's commitment to economic development and our community.?The Intensive Economic Development Training Course is divided into two, one-week sessions and introduces participants to all phases of economic development. The first week of the Intensive Course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and fulfills one of the prerequisites for those who wish to take the exam for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation. It provides an intensive overview of general economic development concepts and principles.?The second week, which is scheduled to take place September 16-19, 2024 in Auburn, will focus on important issues and resources in Alabama. Program leaders and faculty have proven success in economic development practices and techniques, and represent the field’s most effective practitioners from throughout the state and across the nation. GEDI is a department of Auburn University Outreach which specializes in providing training to government agencies, private businesses, non-profits and economic developers. Having over 40 years of experience, GEDI has established itself as a leading provider of economic development education and training in Alabama. Auburn University is also proud to serve as a U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration University Center.?EDA supports universities in their mission to assist states and their economic development community through the EDA University Center program.?For more information on GEDI and its programs visit the website at?www.auburn.edu/gedi.