News from September 2018



CULLMAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2018 Think Local First App Kickoff Breakfast

The Chamber will host a kickoff breakfast on Friday, Oct. 5 at 8:00 a.m.

These 4-year schools have the worst 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S.

Miles College is among four-year schools in the U.S. with the lowest 'on time' graduation rates, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Which Alabama colleges receive the least federal student aid?

Midfield Institute of Cosmetology and Heritage Christian University reported receiving the least federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Alabama schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Which Alabama colleges receive the most federal student aid?

The University of Alabama and Alabama A & M University reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Alabama schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

MONTGOMERY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2018 Small Business Diversity Workshop Series to be held Oct. 2

Join us for the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce's Diversity Summit Small Business Workshop Series "Strategies to Diversify Your Business".

GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: YMCA of the Coosa Valley Announces 2019 Corporate Basketball League

The YMCA is celebrating and announcing its new Corporate Basketball League in its newly renovated gym.

GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: HSPRAC- Pet of the Week for September 24, 2018

"The cold season is almost upon us, and we’ve got the perfect thing to warm you up!

GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: ACCS Board of Trustees approves sale of WSGN

The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees has approved a motion giving Gadsden State Community College the authorization to sell WSGN radio station.

MONTGOMERY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Montgomery Leads the Way in Diversity and Tech

Montgomery, Ala. – September 17, 2018 – This October, top human resource professionals from across the country will flock to Montgomery, AL for the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Diversity Summit.

GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Gadsden State to host Voter Registration Drive on September 26, 2018

Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College will host a Voter Registration Drive from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26 in the breezeway of Inzer Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. It is open to the public.

EASTERN SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Young Professionals at McSharry's Irish Pub to be held Oct. 18

Join us for networking at our Young Professionals October Social at McSharry's Irish Pub.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA: Job Posting: Workforce Development Programs Manager Southeast Alabama Works

Southeast AlabamaWorks is seeking a Workforce Development Programs Manager (Programs Manager) to work with and assist the Director in coordinating, implementing, and executing all workforce development efforts in the region.

ATHENS-LIMESTONE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Foundation for Mental Health’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament to be held Sept. 21

Foundation for Mental Health’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament to support treatment services provided by the Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama.

Analysis: Baldwin County has lowest home affordability in state

Baldwin County posted the lowest home affordability index in Alabama, according to an analysis of 432 counties nationwide by ATTOM Data Solutions in the second quarter.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA: Alabama Small Business of the Year Nomination Deadline to be held Sept. 28

This annual awards program presented by the Partnership of the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama and the Business council of Alabama recognizes the very best in Alabama small business.

GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Belk Charity Sale Set for Saturday, November 3rd

Gadsden, AL: Belk- Gadsden Mall Reaching Out to Community Non-Profits with Chairty Sale.

GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Old Crow Medicine Show coming to Knox Concert Series

Nashville-based "Old Crow Medicine Show" will open the Knox Concert Series' 73rd season this Thursday evening, September 13, at the Anniston Performing Arts Center.