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Now in its 32nd year, Leadership Calhoun County (LCC) is a program of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, designed to prepare and build upon leadership resources within our entire county. Each class is comprised of leaders and emerging leaders from this area. This ten month program is exclusive to Chamber Members only. Applicants complete an application and interview to be considered for the 24 class member slots. The chosen class then completes community service hours, a program of work and out of class assignments before graduating from the program in May.
Inside This Issue New Members.................................2 Renewals...........................................3 LCC Class 0f 2017..........................5 YLCC class of 2017....................6 2017 Business Awards Nominees.......9 May Recap...................................... 10 Community Calendar.................. 12 Chamber Calendar...................... 14
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Team Building & Orientation Day brings the classmates together quickly. From trust falls to climbing walls, they realize each other’s strengths and weaknesses and organize to do what’s best for the group as a whole. Learn to be a strong communicator. From personality test summaries, classmates compare styles of thinking, response and problem solving with their classmates. The program of work also includes a “how to” for media interviews in times of crisis and success.
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Begin with a vision and follow it through. Class members participate in in depth tours of the Center for Domestic Preparedness, the Anniston Army Depot and area Healthcare providers, some of this county’s largest employers. These tours also allow class members to hear challenges and success from the leaders of these organizations. Each class is also introduced to the various sized industries that made our community home, showcasing the diverse economy we have. They also tour small businesses, meeting and hearing from continued on page 4
New Members
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Welcomes Our New Members
Louis Skinner/Brandon Skinner Skinner’s Cash & Carry Inc. 2007 Coleman Road Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 832-8880 Wholesale Food Distributor Jon Hegeman Greenway Plants Inc. 8170 AL Hwy 9 Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 689-2008 Commercial Greenhouse Corey Barbee Bar-b Roofing 526 Chestnut Ave. Anniston, AL 36201 (256) 591-7777 Roofing Pete Morris Morrison Sheet Metal Heating and Air 3125 Red Morris Parkway Anniston, AL 362074 (256) 835-0204 HVAC
Mel Ostrander Rex Heat Treat 3008 Red Morris Pkwy Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 835-3370 Commercial Heat Treat Manufacturing Co. Nick Arnold Arnold Construction & Electrical Services 1136 DeArmanville Dr. N Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 310-4467 Construction Dean Gaskins Christian Electric 1039 1st Ave. Gadsden, AL 35901 (256) 453-2040 Residential, Commercial, Industrial Electrical Services Kristen Key Associated MetalCast, Inc. 787 HJ Bentley Jr. Pkwy Oxford, AL 36203 (256) 831-8000 Manufacturer Fiona & Greg Wright Thistle Café, LLC 11015 Hwy 78 Edwardsville, AL 36261 (256) 499-8360 Food Truck
Robin Fuller Thacker Exquisite You 2 Salon-Boutique & Antique Hall 7808 Hwy 77 Ohatchee, AL 36271 (256) 330-0075 Salon, Boutique & Antique Shop Robin Fuller Thacker Exquisite You Hair & Makeup Studio & Boutique 1007 Us Hwy 431 N Anniston, AL 36206 (256) 231-1600 Salon & Boutique Jessica Payne All About You Hair Salon 7740 US Hwy 431 N Alexandria, AL 36250 (256) 770-7173 Salon
Lewis Franklin No Worries Kayak Rental 7001 AL Hwy 9 South Piedmont, AL 36272 (256) 927-7102 Kayak & Canoe Rentals
Joseph Bynum Raymond James Investment Services 501 Quintard Ave. Suite 17 Anniston, AL 36201 (256) 237-2300 Financial Consultants
Phillip J. Winkles Piedmont Rescue & EMS 122 South Center Ave. Piedmont, AL 36272 (256) 447-3089 Ambulance Service
Dara Murphy Rosa Lee Jewelry 1118 Noble Street Anniston, AL 36201 (256) 591-2446 Custom Design Jewelry
C.O. Grinstead- Pastor Trinity Baptist Church 1500 Airport Rd. Oxford, AL 36203 (256) 831-3333 Church
Terry Norred Norred’s Body Shop 4008 Saks Road Anniston, AL 36206 (256) 237-3261 Auto Body Shop
Carrie Robinson Alabama Court Reporting, Inc. Gadsden-Anniston Division 109 Jefferson St. North Suite 8 Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 304-5451 Government
Jarod Kirk Jancore Commercial Cleaning Company 1414 Golden Springs Rd. Suite 202 Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 405-9734 Commercial Cleaning Service
Emily Hubbard Superior Pest Control, Inc. 205 Park South Blvd. Lineville, AL 36266 (256) 832-0492 Pest Control
Ken Tolar Tolar Construction, LLC Scottsboro, AL 35768 (256) 259-3069 General Contractor
Amado Ortiz O Brand Marketing 16 Public Square Suite 8 Jacksonville, AL 36265 (256) 770-9888 Promotional Items
Frank Raughton Raughton/Oxford Septic 210 Fish Hatchery Road Eastaboga, AL 36260 (256) 310-0936 Plumbing & Septic Services
Joe Bennett Bennett Properties 3300 AL Hwy 21 S Oxford, AL 36203 (256) 831-2917 Real Estate Developer Warehouses
Amanda Williams A.Williams Photography Jacksonville, AL 36265 (256) 405-9626 Photography
Kandi Street Alfa Insurance-Kandi Street 7113 US Hwy 431 Alexandria, AL 36250 (256) 820-5225 Life, Auto, Home & Commercial Insurance Tony Porco Tony Porco Construction, Inc. Anniston, AL 36206 (256) 310-1912 Custom Home Building
Trudy Munford Cobb High Sports Museum 323 East 16th Street Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 237-6779 Museum Kim Yates Rodney Coleman Coleman Tree Service Ohatchee, AL 36271 (256) 310-2966 Tree Service
Donnie Minton Minton Auto and Truck Service 5207 US Hwy 78 West Oxford, AL 36203 (256) 835-0807 Auto & Truck Service LC Jackson Anniston, AL 36206 Friends of the Chamber Bruce Collins Collins Poultry Support Services, Inc. 806 Buckhorn Road Munford, AL 36268 (256) 310-1954 Poultry Grower Ryan Varnum Ryan Turf Management Anniston, AL 36202 (256) 310-3640 Landscaping Austin Kirby Kirb Appeal Lawn & Landscape Oxford, AL 36203 (256) 310-5218 Lawn & Landscape Chassidy Casey The Fairytale Project Birmingham, AL 35211 (256) 499-0757 Non-Profit Michael R. Webb Anniston, AL 36201 Friends of the Chamber Jonathan Gamble Crossroads Social Marketing Jacksonville, AL 36265 (256) 239-3533 Marketing Agency
Russell Goldfinger New York Life 200 Clinton Ave. Suite 600 Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 479-7248 Insurance & Financial Consultant Jennifer Hall Landmark Church 7390 McClellan Blvd. Anniston, AL 36206 (256) 770-7174 Church Brian & Angie Medders CFS, Inc. 531 Davis Loop Oxford, AL 36203 (256) 831-7703 Home Theatre Systems Cynthia Mosley Helping and Homing, Inc. Alexandria, AL 36250 (256) 225-1773 Non-Profit Daniel Mosley Blu’s Karaoke Bar 1013 B US Hwy 431 Anniston, AL 36206 (256) 342-5669 Bar Monica Zayas & Mallory Johnson Southern Savvy Weddings & Events 1021 Noble Street Suite 203 Anniston, Al 36201 (256) 800-4333 Event Planning Kathryn M. Bowen Kathryn Anne Weddings Oxford, AL 36203 (256) 282-6214 Floral Designer Weddings & Special Events Tom Kilgore Kilgore Construction Jacksonville, AL 36265 (256) 310-2106 Construction
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H&H Home & Truck Accessory Center 1817 E US 78 Oxford, AL 36203 (256) 310-1858 Shopping & Retail
Renewals
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Says Thanks to our Renewing Members Parnell Insurance Company – 24 Years
Mad Hatter Cupcake Shop – 4 Years
Marie’s Pool Store – 16 Years
Cellular Sales – Anniston – 3 years
Dr. David Cummings – 31 Years
Joel Denney – 5 Years
Jack Green Oil Company – 29 Years
Anniston OB-GYN Associates, P.C. – 3 Years
Rice Pest Control & Co., Inc. – 29 Years
Wells Fargo Bank- Noble– 28 Years
Calhoun Meter Company – 18 Years
Couch Counseling PC – 3 Years
Moore Printing – 37 Years
Anniston Orthopedics Associates PA – 33 Years
State Farm Charlotte Alford – 33 Years
Jacksonville Christian Academy – 16 Years
Long Animal Clinic – 22 Years
Forestlawn Gardens & Mausoleum – 3 Years
Valens Point – 2 Years
City of Weaver – 18 Years
Wells Fargo Advisors LLC – 28 Years
Michael Pinson Flowers, LLC – 31 Years
WPXH-TV 44 – 17 Years
Woodforest National Bank-Anniston – 3 Years
Wise Environmental Solutions, Inc. – 2 Years
Parker House Bed & Breakfast – 5 Years
LaQuinta Inns & Suites – 11 Years
Christian & Associates, Architects – 18 Years
Millwork Sales & Surplus – 2 years
Red Lobster – 26 Years
Elite Home Theaters, LLC – 7 Years
Col. (Ret) Charles D. Keith, Jr. – 2 Years
Strategic Financial Partners – 18 Years
Alagasco – 28 Years
Waites Construction – 3 Years
Webb Concrete & Building Materials – 29 Years
Mattress Max-Oxford – 11 Years
Uricho Services, Inc. – 6 Years
Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack – 17 Years
East & Son Tile, Inc. – 22 Years
Anniston Water Works & Sewer Board – 22 Years
Servpro – 14 Years
Boys & Girls Club – 29 Years
Auto Custom Carpets, Inc. – 29 Years
Network Technology, Inc. – 27 Years
Davies School Supply – 28 Years
Alabama Municipal Electric Authority -25 Years
Braxton Harris Properties – 2 Years
RMC Foundation -1 Year
Mountain View Apartments – 17 Years
Bolton Service Company – 13 Years
Holmes II Excavation, Inc. – 2 Years
Huron Valley Steel Corporation – 35 Years
Evans Flower Shop – 5 Years
Jamie “Red” Etheridge – 3 Years
MDA Professional Group, PC- Anniston – 4 Years
BR Williams Trucking, Inc. – 28 Years
MDA Professional Group, PC –Gadsden – 4 Years
Apprio – 3 Years
Wood’s Auto Body Shop – 20 Years
Anniston Country Club – 23 Years
NE Alabama Entertainment Initiative – 3 Years
Gensco Aircraft Tire – 1 Year
Floating Fun, LLC – 3 Years
Quality of Life Health Services, Inc. – 16 Years
King Property Management – 2 Years
Fred Wilson – 3 Years
Alabama Safety Products, Inc. – 18 Years
Allstate Insurance – 28 Years
Richard Cockrell, Inc. – 18 Years
Eastman – 28 Years
Cheaha Safety Solutions, LLC – 5 Years
J. Brittain Associates – 31 Years Joe Serviss – 5 Years Lipscomb Auto Sales – 9 Years
*Teal lettering denotes Chamber Partner Investors
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continued from page 1 the small business owners their success stories and their challenges, reinforcing the importance of Shop Local. Build up our future. LCC also tours our school systems, from elementary to higher education and private to public institutions. These tours provide insight from administration and educators from schools of all sizes, allowing the class to compare resources and opportunities in workforce development. Advocate for your community. From the county administration building and courthouse to Montgomery, LCC provides tours of local and state government, introducing class members to elected officials and pending legislation affecting our communities directly. Always give back. LCC features a community service day, providing an opportunity for class members to learn about resources and services provided by area non-profits. The class also completes a community service project during the duration of their program of work. Don’t say there’s not enough time. LCC puts knowledge to the test with an Etiquette class and Quality of Life Scavenger Hunt, teaching class members the importance of time management and enlightening the class of all the things to do in and around Calhoun County.
If this sounds like a wonderful and educational opportunity that could benefit your business, complete an LCC Application at CalhounChamber.com by June 7th!
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Congratulations to our 2017 Class of Leadership Calhoun County
Dennis Bradford Birmingham Theological Seminary
Angie Bryant M2Connections
Holly Clonts Bridgewater Interiors
Matt Cotney Alabama Power Company
Kim Dunaway Elwood Staffing
Emily Duncan Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
Hannah Ellenburg ERA King Real Estate
Toni Fanning The City of Jacksonville
Jonathan Gaddy Calhoun County EMA
Ken Grissom JSU SBDC
Jay Grubbs Ra-Lin and Associates
Don Henderson B.R. Williams Trucking
Jeff Hooie Jacksonville State University
Tripp Johnson Regional Medical Center
Lauren Keef Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
Keith McCullough NobleBank & Trust
Mitzi Morrison Center for Domestic Preparedness
Shannon Noel Anniston Army Depot
Leigh Read Anniston Army Depot
Jessica Smith United Way of East Central AL
John Smith Alagasco
Dr. Sara Wheeler Gadsden State Community College
Debra Whittaker Tyco 5
Congratulations to our 2017 Class of Youth Leadership Calhoun County May 2, Youth Leadership Calhoun County had their 2017 Graduation at the Oxford Civic Center. YLCC is a program designed to prepare students for constructive leadership and responsible participation in the affairs of the community. These juniors from area high schools were nominated by their principals and counselors to participate in the program.
Zaahra Ahmed IMSA Iqra Math and Science Academy
Sumer AL-Saadi IMSA Iqra Math and Science Academy
Zachary Briley Alexandria High School
Gracie Muncher Alexandria High School
Dakarai Wilson Anniston High School
Lanardo Talley Anniston High School
Zaurayze Rehman Donoho School
Constance Hodges Donoho School
Logan Boyd Faith Christian School
Charles Conaway Faith Christian School
Walker Messer Jacksonville Christian Academy
Emily Prichard Jacksonville Christian Academy
Rebecca Hearn Jacksonville High School
Mary Shelton Jacksonville High School
Ben Glass Ohatchee High School
Kevin Williamson Ohatchee High School
Amaya Cook Oxford High School
Haley Rogers Oxford High School
Chloe Mobley Piedmont High School
Emily Kisor Piedmont High School
Bethany Johnson Pleasant Valley High School
Jeremy Pruitt Pleasant Valley High School
Antonina DiValentin Sacred Heart School
Jumoke Sanusi Sacred Heart School
Jordan Peters Saks High School
Cody Hopkins Saks High School
Not Pictured Caleb Smith – Trinity Christian School Madison Craft – Trinity Christian School Dalton Hamby Weaver High School
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Kimberly Humphries Weaver High School
Patrick Harris Wellborn High School
Maddie McGrady White Plains High School
Daulton Mackey White Plains High School
Kyra Curry – Trinity Christian School
celebrating longevity During this year’s Gadsden State Honors Day, Torren Wilson of Piedmont and Markeisha Dearman of Weaver were the recipients of the Cardinal Foundation/ Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce scholarships. The $500 scholarship is presented annually to a student who is a resident of Calhoun County attending either the Ayers Campus or McClellan Center with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Recipients are selected by the Gadsden State Scholarship Committee.
Recognizing Chamber Members of 30+ Years
Congratulations and thank you East Alabama Regional Planning & Development Commission for 33 years of Chamber Membership and support!
Torren Wilson
Markeisha Dearman
Thank you Regional Medical Center for your commitment to the Chamber for 32+ years! Here CEO Louis Bass receives the Member Longevity Award. 7
The nominees are...
April 27th, the Board of Directors recognized our 21 nominees for the 2017 Business Awards.
Winner of Emerging Small Business of the Year: Hometown Parent Magazine
Emerging Small Business of the Year Nominee: Daybreak Media LLC
Winner of Sustaining Small Business of the Year: J. Brittain Associates
Sustaining Small Business Sustaining Small Business of the Year Nominee: of the Year Nominee: Wise Environmental Xtreme Autospa
Sustaining Small Business of the Year Nominee: Cobb Automotive
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Sustaining Small Business of the Year Nominee: Calhoun Insurance
Emerging Small Business of the Year Nominee: Infinity Massage Studio for Women
Sustaining Small Business of the Year Nominee: Autumn Cove
Emerging Small Business of the Year Nominee: Posche Salon
Emerging Small Business of the Year Nominee: Taste of Eden
Sustaining Small Business of the Year Nominee: Moore Printing Co
Sustaining Small Business of the Year Nominee: Downing and Sons
Winner of Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Niky Van Hatten, Envy Salon
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee: Jean & Steven Ellison, The Music Box
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee: Jay Grubbs, RA-LIN and Associates, Inc.
Non-Profit of the Year Nominee: The Right Place for Housing & Support, Inc.
Winner of Non-Profit of the Year: United Way of East Central Alabama
Winner of Lifetime Achievement: Young Oil
Non-Profit of the Year Nominee: RMC Foundation
Small Business Advocate of the Year: JSU Small Business Development Center
Winner of Business Excellence: Ted’s Abbey Carpet & Floor
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Recap of APRIL & MAY Chamber Happenings
April 27, RMC celebrated the ribbon cutting for their brand new Oxford Mediplex, located at 1400 Highway Drive along Highway 78 in Oxford.
May 2, these business complete their eight hour Ready Business certification, with topics including Threats, Hazards, Extreme Weather, Active Shooter, Telecommunications Outage, Responding to Crisis, Community Impact, and more.
May 10, Webb Concrete & Building Materials hosted the Chamber’s monthly Lunch & Leads at Yume in Oxford, with more than 40 in attendance.
Thank you Webb Concrete & Building Materials for hosting our May Ambassadors’ Meeting! April 28,The Coffee Clef celebrated the ribbon cutting for their 1307 Noble Street location in Anniston, featuring live music and samples from their menu.
May 5, the Calhoun County Commission celebrated the grand opening of the WellbornBlue Mountain Community Center with a ribbon cutting.
May 11, the Chamber hosted our annual Night of Laughter & Business Awards at the Anniston City Meeting Center with 500 in attendance.
May 4, Oxford’s Cider Ridge Golf Club hosted Business & Biscuits with their annual chip to win door prize contest!
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May 9, LCC Class of 2017 had their graduation at Zoe’s on The Lake in Weaver. Leadership Calhoun County (LCC) is a ten month program of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, designed to prepare and build upon leadership resources within our entire county.
May 16, the JSU School of Business & Industry hosted Business After Hours at Meehan Towers, overlooking Burgess Snow Field at JSU with catering by Local Joe’s.
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Calhoun County COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 2017 For more information, check out www.visitcalhouncounty.com
HerpFest 2017 Saturday, June 3, 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Anniston Museum of Natural History BBQ & Bluegrass Saturday, June 3, 11:00 A.M. -6:00 P.M. Church of St. Michael & All Angels Windhorse Workshop Tuesday, June 6, 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Longleaf Botanical Gardens 73rd Anniversary D-Day Ceremony Tuesday, June 6, 10:00 A.M. Berman Museum of World History The Phantom of the Opera Presented by JSU’s Jacksonville Opera Theatre June 9, 10, 16 & 17 at 7:30 P.M. & June 11 & 18 at 2:30 P.M. Oxford Performing Arts Center 2nd Chance Pint Night Tuesday, June 13, 6:00 P.M. Cheaha Brewing Company ROARing Reading With U.S. Forest Service & Smokey Bear Wednesday, June 14, 10:00 A.M. Anniston Museum of Natural History Third Thursday in the Gardens Thursday, June 15, 5:00 P.M. Longleaf Botanical Gardens World Sea Turtle Day Friday, June 16, 1:00 P.M. Anniston Museum of Natural History Miss Mary’s Global Experience Camp Monday, June 19-Friday, June 23 Anniston Museum of Natural History Makers Market Friday, June 23, 6:00 P.M. Downtown Noble Street, Anniston 12
ROARing Reading With 97.9 WVOK’s Jock Burgess Wednesday, June 28, 10:00 A.M. Anniston Museum of Natural History To submit an event to this community calendar, visit www.CalhounChamber.com and search the news and events tab for the Event Calendar. There, find “Submit an Event,” complete the form and submit for publication approval.
Weekly Events: Cider Ridge Junior Golf Event
Tuesdays, May 30-July 31 Cider Ridge Golf Club
Shell Dig & Discover
Tuesdays, June & July Anniston Museum of Natural History
CHAMBER STAFF Linda Hearn
Chamber Manager lindah@calhounchamber.com
Kim Boyd
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Krychelle Smith
Programs Director ksmith@calhounchamber.com
Emily Duncan
Tourism & Marketing Director emilyd@calhounchamber.com
Chelsey Strong
Member Services Director chelseys@calhounchamber.com
Judy Myers
Customer Service Representative judym@calhounchamber.com
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Thursdays, June & July Anniston Museum of Natural History I SPY!
Saturdays, June – August Berman Museum of World History Camp Donoho
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Camp Dates & Times Vary The Donoho School
Civilian Marksmanship Program Open to Public
Tuesdays, from 4-7 P.M. 1470 Sentinel Drive, Anniston
Over 48% of the state's working population work in a small business.
Thursday Night Tastings at Tyson’s
Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 P.M. 3326 Henry Road, Anniston
Friday Wine Tastings at White Oak
Fridays, 1:00-6:00 P.M. 1484 Dry Hollow Road, Anniston
Small Businesses create about 2 our of every 3 new jobs in the U.S.
The 388,850 Small Businesses in Alabama equal 99.4% of Alabama Businesses.
JUNE 2017 chamber CALENDAR Thursday, June 1, 7:30 A.M. Business & Biscuits Sponsored & Hosted by: RMC Stringfellow Memorial Hospital , 301 East 18th Street, Anniston Business and Biscuits, our monthly morning networking opportunity, is on the first Thursday of each month. Friday, June 2, 10:30 A.M. Ribbon Cutting for Exile Armory 205 Main Street, Weaver Join us to celebrate the grand opening for Exile Armory’s new location on Main Street in Weaver. Tuesday, June 6, 8:00 A.M. Business EXPO Committee Meeting Chamber of Commerce, 1330 Quintard Avenue, Anniston This year, the Chamber celebrates its 33rd annual Business to Business EXPO on Tuesday, October 17. If you would like to be a part of the committee that creates the area’s largest networking event, email info@ calhounchamber.com. Thursday, June 8, 8:00 A.M. Salute to Industry Committee Meeting Chamber of Commerce, 1330 Quintard Avenue, Anniston Each September, the Chamber salutes and celebrates industry with events including the annual Salute to Industry Golf Outing. The committee plans and organizes the month’s activities. For information on joining this committee, email info@calhounchamber.com. Tuesday, June 13, Ambassador Meeting The Chamber’s Ambassadors consist of enthusiastic volunteers, representing the Chamber Membership, who donate their time to help build member awareness and 14
commitment. These meetings are open to Ambassadors and invited guests only. Wednesday, June 14, 12:00 (Noon) Lunch and Leads Hosted by: Hometown Parent Magazine at Rosie’s Gourmet 2 Go, 3337 Henry Road, Anniston Connect with us for lunch and build relationships with other professionals. These events are held the second Wednesday of each month. The only cost is the lunch you would already take, so join us! Tuesday, June 20, 2:00 P.M. Restaurant Meeting Chamber of Commerce, 1330 Quintard Avenue, Anniston These meetings are to update restaurants on upcoming events and opportunities in the Chamber and community. Tuesday, June 20, 5:30-7:00 P.M. Business After Hours Sponsored & hosted by: Data Storage Solutions, LLC 1809 Hillyer Robinson Parkway, Building B, Anniston Regarded as the area’s best networking opportunity, these evening events offer guests the chance to meet people representing products and services in a relaxed, social setting, held the third Tuesday of every month. Thursday, June 22, 8:00 A.M. Chamber Board Meeting The Board of Directors are a group of individuals chosen to make strategic decisions, providing financial oversight, while ensuring and monitoring the strength of services and supporting the staff to ensure adequate resources and planning. Wednesday, June 28, 8:00 A.M.
Chamber 101 Chamber of Commerce, 1330 Quintard Avenue, Anniston This orientation is for new members & those who would like to know more about their Chamber membership. Other members will be there to share about committees & programs. Breakfast will be provided for guests, so RSVP is required to (256)237-3536. Thursday, June 29, 5:30 P.M. State of the Cities At the Jacksonville Public Safety Complex, 911 Public Safety Dr. SW, Jacksonville All mayors of Calhoun County will give an update of their municipalities including accomplishments, plans, and future goals.
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Anna Catherine Alderman
William Keith Allen, Jr.
Clayton Pitts Angell
Mitchell Carlton Baker
Katherine Marie Brown
Wittney Roberta Emily Brown
Shea James Buckner
Maren Isabel Christian
Elizabeth Leland Davis
Dylan Wayne Dunaway
Celine Marie Dupre
Kaleigh Michele Ford
James Alexander Gavino
Emma Virginia Gibson
Meghana Krishna Giri
Garret Addison Green
Ross Phillip Hagan
Dominic Norwood Hodges
Lauren Ann Holbrook
Abigail Faye Howard
Isabella Nicole Howell
John Patrick Hutto
Mohammad Mateen Ibrahim
Sonny Keron Jenkins
Lilianna Claire Kaplan
Harris McKeithen Owsley
Hinton Boozer Owsley, Jr.
Allegheny College American Dramatic Arts College - New York Auburn University Belhaven University Berry College
Birmingham Southern College Centre College College of Charleston Colorado State Davidson College Duke University Elizabethtown College Emory University Faulkner University George Mason University Gustavus Adolphus College Huntingdon College Indiana State Jacksonville State University Johns Hopkins
University Kings College Lindsey Wilson College Mercer University Millikin University Milsaps College Mississippi State University New York University Oakland City University Randolph Macon College Salisbury University Samford University Sweet Briar College Trinity College of Ireland Troy University United State Military Academy - West Point
University of Alabama University of Alabama in Birmingham University of Alabama in Huntsville University of Dayton University of Denver University of Findlay University of Georgia University of Illinois Chicago University of Maryland -
Baltimore University of Memphis University of Mississippi University of Montevallo University of South Alabama University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Wake Forest Wofford College
Regan Cooper Phillis
Elliot Avery Rogers
Wilson Charles Russell
Ameen Salame
Garrett Walker Steed, Jr
Samantha Elise Strunk
Peyton Nicole Suco
Jacob Anderson Walker
Members of The Donoho School’s Class of 2017 were awarded scholarships in excess of $20 million and have been offered acceptances by 51 colleges and universities including:
Ryleigh Ann Warren