The Shoals NAMED IN INAUGURAL COHORT OF THE TENNESSEE RIVERTOWNS PROGRAM
KNOXVILLE, TN – The Shoals is one of fifteen Tennessee River communities that have been selected for the inaugural cohort of the Tennessee RiverTowns Program, beginning its journey to come an official Tennessee RiverTown and part of the Tennessee RiverLine, North America’s next great regional trail system. “Joining the Tennessee RiverLine's RiverTown's program will connect the Shoals with other Tennessee River communities who realize the benefit of recreational tourism and the importance of
Leadership Shoals Raises Funds to Build 76 Beds for Local Children in Need
The 31st class of Leadership Shoals, a nine-month program of the Shoals Chamber of Commerce, presented a check for $13,355 to the Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) Shoals Chapter during a ceremony held at the Shoals Chamber on February 25. A requirement of Leadership Shoals is the creation and coordination of a group-led, community project. This year, the class decided to raise money to help build beds for local children who need them. “We were looking for a project that would make a big impact on our local
The Shoals One of Ten Communities Participating in TVA’s Community Innovation Academy
The Shoals Chamber of Commerce, Shoals Economic Development Authority and the University of North Alabama are proud to announce that the Shoals will be one of only ten communities taking part in the recently launched Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Community Innovation Academy beginning in the spring of 2020.This program is focused on economic development and dedicated to teaching those in the industry how to create ideas and innovations that launch communities forward toward progress. As the demand for
Shoals Chamber, SEDA and NACOLG Release 2020 Legislative Agenda
The Shoals – The Shoals Chamber of Commerce, the Shoals Economic Development Authority (SEDA) and the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments (NACOLG) released a comprehensive 2020 legislative agenda to address State and Federal issues this week. The collective group presented the agenda to the Shoals delegation, which includes support for infrastructure projects that are vital to existing and developing businesses and industries in the Shoals and support for equitable funding for local counties,
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Chamber Event Sponsorships Offer VIP Meeting with Headliner Elizabeth Smart
Sponsorship opportunities for the Shoals Chamber Annual Celebration headlining inspirational speaker and abduction survivor Elizabeth Smart are raising interests. The March 19 event at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center offers speaker sponsors a private, VIP meet-and-greet and professional photo opportunity with Smart. Additional levels include joining Smart at the head table for dinner with the option to introduce her to the stage. “Our annual event comprises more than 700 attendees, including
Shoals Chamber, UNA Offer Workforce Readiness Institute for Student Teachers
The Shoals Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the University of North Alabama, offered its first, abbreviated Workforce Readiness Institute to sixty graduating seniors from the UNA College of Education this week. Since 2008, the Shoals Chamber has offered this program to classroom teachers, counselors and administrators. This marks the Chamber’s first partnership with UNA to offer the Institute to students that will soon enter the classroom.The Workforce Readiness Institute provided these aspiring
Shoals Chamber of Commerce & UNA Offer Career Education for Student-Teachers in the College of Education
For Immediate Release Contact Information: Stephanie Newland Shoals Chamber of Commerce Phone: (256) 764-4661 Fax: (256) 766-9017 snewland@shoalschamber.com How many times each school year do teachers here the nagging questions from their students, “Why do I have to know this?” and “When will I ever use this again?” Since 2008, the Shoals Chamber of Commerce has offered the Workforce Readiness Institute for Educators to answer those questions. Until now, it has been for currently employed
Songwriter Venue Creator Wins Shoals Idea Audition
Florence, ALA – Lillian Glanton, a UNA sophomore from Athens, Alabama majoring in Entertainment Business, received $5,000 for the winning entry in the entrepreneurship competition held Tuesday night. Glanton said she plans to open a music venue in Sheffield near the Muscle Shoals Sound building where songwriters can have a creative space to advance their skills. A songwriter herself, Glanton said it was difficult to find a space for songwriters to gather to write and perform. She plans to use the
Sirote & Permutt, P.C., Opens New Shoals Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lori Dorman ldorman@sirote.com 205.918.5018Sirote & Permutt, P.C., Opens New Shoals OfficeFLORENCE, Ala., September 8, 2019 — Sirote & Permutt, P.C., is pleased to announce that it has expanded its North Alabama presence by opening an office in the Shoals. Located in the SunTrust Bank Building in the heart of downtown Florence, the Shoals office will enhance Sirote’s ability to serve clients across the
Leadership Shoals Breaks Fundraising Record to Benefit Cramer Children’s Center
The 2019 graduates of Leadership Shoals, a nine-month program of the Shoals Chamber of Commerce, presented a sizable check to the Cramer Children’s Center during its graduation ceremony held at the Logan Room in Sheffield on Tuesday evening. A requirement of Leadership Shoals is the creation and coordination a group-led, community project. This year, the 30th class decided to raise money to benefit the Cramer Children’s Center of Florence, which provides services to children up to 18 years of age who