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GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Gadsden State Alumni Association presents 2020 annual awards honoring faculty, staff, & alumni

Gadsden, Ala. – The Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association honored several individuals at a luncheon held recently at the Beck Conference Center.

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Cost of a childless divorce in Alabama is $12,500

The average cost of divorce in Alabama with no children involved is $12,500, the 28th highest amount among the 50 states, according to an analysis published by the website 24/7 Wall St.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA: The CCAA Building A Better Alabama Foundation Awards 2020 Scholarships

The CCAA Building a Better Alabama Foundation (BBAF) is pleased to announce the awarding of 3 continuing education/training scholarships for 2020.

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GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity announces new partnerships

The Habitat for Humanity board of directors approved three more families as prospective homeowners at the January meeting.

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GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: ADOR Launches Online Portal for Claiming Business Tax Credits

MONTGOMERY, Jan. 17, 2020 ­­- The Alabama Department of Revenue has developed a new system, available for the 2020 filing season, for processing many of the tax credits that are available to offset income tax liabilities.

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GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: ADOR State Tax Seminar Slated for Gadsden area business owners on January 30, 2020

GADSDEN, Jan. 16, 2020 – State tax obligations for business owners – licenses, sales tax, property tax, withholding, etc. – are a lot to be responsible for.

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EASTERN SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 96th Annual Awards Ceremony

Help us celebrate the past year at the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Ceremony presented by Thomas Hospital, Infirmary Health.

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GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Gadsden State to host ribbon cuttings on two campuses

Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College is hosting ribbon cuttings Jan. 7 for projects on the Wallace Drive and Ayers campuses.

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EASTERN SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Senior Bowl Summit

The second annual Senior Bowl Summit brings together world leading experts to share their thoughts on breaking barriers and building culture in the office, on the field, and in the boardroom.

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EASTERN SHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: New Overtime Rule Explained Smart Business Academy

Effective January 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay by updating the pay thresholds required for exempt executive, administrative and professional employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.

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MONTGOMEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Small Business Briefcase: Presented by the MBJ

The Chamber's new Small Business Briefcase events provide tips and tools that benefit small businesses.

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GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: River Bank & Trust announces new Agricultural Division

Prattville, AL – December 12, 2019 – Chief Executive Officer Jimmy Stubbs is pleased to announce that River Bank & Trust has created a new agricultural division.

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MONTGOMEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s 147th Annual Meeting Highlights Second Consecutive Year of Record-Breaking Growth

Montgomery, Ala., December 10, 2019 – Today the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce concluded its 147th Annual Meeting, a signature event for the region’s business community and elected leadership.

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GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Spradley named to Honorable Mention All-American Team

Gadsden, Ala. — The National Junior College Athletic Association has named Taylor Spradley as one of six NJCAA Division I Volleyball Honorable Mention All-Americans.

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GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Gadsden State faculty & staff win 2019 Chancellor's Awards

Gadsden, Ala. — Winners of the 2019 Chancellor’s Awards from Gadsden State Community College were recognized during the Alabama Community College Association Conference Nov. 24 in Montgomery.

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MONTGOMEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Names New Senior Vice President, Military and Community Development

Montgomery, Ala. – November 18, 2019 – The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has named retired Brig. Gen. Trent H. Edwards as Senior Vice President, Military and Community Development. Edwards will focus on the viability and growth of Montgomery’s military missions while leading new community-wide initiatives that fuel the regional economy and quality of life for all.

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GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ray Kennamer Construction Named to 2019 Remodeling 550 List of America's Biggest Remodelers

Ray Kennamer Construction, Inc. ranks 328 on the 2019 REMODELING 550 list of the nation’s biggest full-service remodelers, Ray Kennamer Construction, Inc. announced today.

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GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Gadsden State's Meadows Gallery presents the Gee's Bend Quilt Collective

Gadsden, Ala. — The Meadows Gallery at Gadsden State Community College is partnering with the Theatre of Gadsden to present the popular Gee’s Bend Quilt Collective.

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GADSDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: ADOR State Tax Seminar Slated for Gadsden area business owners on November 12, 2019

GADSDEN, Oct. 29, 2019 – State tax obligations for business owners – licenses, sales tax, property tax, withholding, etc. – are a lot to be responsible for.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA: Job Posting: Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce- Membership Director

The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the position of Membership Director.