News from January 2019


GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity Announces New Board Members for 2019

Etowah County, AL- At the January 2019 meeting, Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity welcomed two new board members, Debbie Wood and John Czervionke.

Analysis: Alabama posts 36th highest drop in food stamps participants

Alabama ranked No. 36 among 49 states and U.S. territories that saw reductions in food stamps participation, according to the latest numbers compiled by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Schooley Mitchell Expands into North Alabama

Gadsden Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on.NORTH ALABAMA – Businesses are bombarded with offers on the latest technology, service or application every day.

Analysis: Alabama not on track to tax online sales

Alabama is not compliant with a U.S. Supreme Court decision outlining how states can go about requiring online retailers to collect sales taxes on products sold within their borders, according to an analysis by the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

MONTGOMEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2019 BizTalk MGM - Radio Talk Show to be held Feb. 12

BizTalk MGM, hosted by Tonya Scott Williams, is the official podcast for small business in Montgomery.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA: CCAA & Institute for Organization Management State Partner Scholarship 1st Year Attendee

Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Analysis: Auburn University athletes No. 1 in Alabama for economic impact

Auburn University sports programs brought in $292,487 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the most sports revenue of any school in Alabama that year, according to an Alabama Business Daily analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Analysis: Alabama posted 4th lowest sales tax burden per person in 2018

Among the 45 states that levy sales taxes, Alabama ranked No. 42 for its per-capita sales tax collections, according to a Tax Foundation analysis of 2018 tax numbers.

GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Etowah County Health Department- High Dose Flu Vaccines Available

Gadsden, AL- High Dose Flu Vaccines Now Available at Etowah County Health Department

MONTGOMEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Montgomery Launches Smart City Living Lab

Montgomery, Ala. – January 16, 2019 – Today, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Todd Strange, County Commission Chairman Elton Dean and Alabama Power’s Southern Division Vice President Leslie Sanders announced the creation of a Smart City Living Lab in downtown Montgomery.

MONTGOMERY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: MACOA's 25th Annual Culinary Caper

MACOA is excited to host the 25th Annual Culinary Caper to benefit the Montgomery Area Council On Aging’s Meals on Wheels program.

MONTGOMERY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: How to Communicate with Diplomacy and Tact Workshop to be held Jan. 23

This program will help you influence outcomes and create cooperation through diplomatic and tactful communication.

GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2019 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon to be held Jan. 25

Join The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County for the 106th Annual Meeting presented by Absolute Fitness.

Alabama posted 24th highest corporate income tax in 2018

Among the District of Columbia and the 44 states that levy corporate income taxes, Alabama ranked 24th highest for the top tax rate on business revenues, according to a Tax Foundation analysis of 2018 tax numbers.

Analysis: Alabama posted 30th highest individual income tax rate in 2018

Alabama ranked No. 30 for its top individual income tax rate, according to a Tax Foundation analysis of 2018 tax numbers that tracked the District of Columbia and the 43 states that levy such taxes.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 9.5%

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 9.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and peripheral equipment industry Q4 net sales up 3.6%

The computer and peripheral equipment industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 3.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Foundries industry Q4 net sales up 3.3%

The foundries industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 3.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food and beverage stores industry Q4 net sales up 2.4%

The food and beverage stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 2.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Iron, steel and ferroalloys industry Q4 net sales up 14.7%

The iron, steel and ferroalloys industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2018 were up 14.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.