News Release: 5/14/2020
Kristi Gacke FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/11/20Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florence NE615-779-9947corpsales@omegahotels.comomegahotelgroup.com HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES FLORENCE OFFERS ESSENTIAL WORKERS ADDITIONAL PERKS AND POINTSSHOALS AREA To honor the people keeping
United Way of Northwest Alabama Makes Final Plea to Help Reach Annual Campaign Goal
United Way of Northwest Alabama Makes Final Plea to Help Reach Annual Campaign Goal With less than 2 weeks remaining in its annual campaign, United Way of Northwest Alabama is making a final plea to reach its aggressive fundraising goal. The organization has raised $688,389 up to this point, which is 81% of its $850,000 goal. “We’re so grateful to those who have already rallied around our campaign and shown tremendous support,” said CEO Jennifer McNulty. “As we near our May 15th deadline, we hope
News Release: 5/4/2020
Simon Solutions and United Way of Northwest Alabama Partner to Bring Care Networking to Our Community Simon Solutions is best known as a co-creator of the Shoals Emergency Assistance Network (S.E.A.N.Tracker), which has served over 65,484 people with over 361,219 acts of kindness and care. The care networking technology that empowers S.E.A.N.Tracker will now be available, free of charge, to all helping agencies across Northwest Alabama. This opportunity goes out to all agencies that have been part 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
UNA Offers Sponsorship Opportunity for Lions Under the Lights
Dear Potential Sponsor, Greetings from the Office of Alumni Relations at the University of North Alabama. I am writing you concerning a sponsorship opportunity with the UNA Alumni Association’s upcoming Lions Under the Lightsevent on Friday, October 18, 2019. Our intimate outdoor dinner experience with alumni and friends under the stars at Harrison Plaza on the University of North Alabama Campus will feature an exquisite four course menu prepared on custom made pottery prepared by the UNA Ceramics
Shoals Chamber Honors Seven Category Winners and Nominees at Business Excellence Awards
The Shoals Chamber of Commerce honored seven category winners and multiple nominee at its 2019 Business Excellence Awards ceremony at the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield. Presented by Sheffield Utilities, the awards recognized local organizations that exhibited community and professional excellence. The Shoals Chamber sought nominations for each category in July, and then received formal applications from each nominee. Winners were selected by a chamber of commerce in Alabama of similar scope and size to the
Helen Keller Hospital Adopts Wire-Free Radar Localization Technology to Improve the Surgical Experience for Breast Cancer Patients
For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Weeks 256-386-4799August 12, 2019 tina.weeks@helenkeller.com Hunter Nicholson 256-386-4107 hunter.nicholson@helenkeller.com Helen Keller Hospital
Shoals Symphony Releases 2019-2020 Season
Dear Symphony Patron:The Shoals Symphonyhas just released its new season for 2019-2020! Imagine Cirqueacrobats elevated above the orchestra! Or, being uplifted with Handel’s Messiah, being dazzled by the ballet from the Kansas City Conservatory of Dance, and amazed watching Raiders of the Lost Ark! You don’t want to miss the show! https://www.una.edu/shoals-symphony/index.htmlShoals Symphony Orchestra at UNAwww.una.eduCirque de la Symphonie. Sept 22 at 3pm. The breathtaking, gravity-defying artists of
Emergency Need for All Blood Types
For Immediate ReleaseJuly 22, 2019 Contact: Jody St. John, Shoals Regional Manager256-762-5180 (cell) jlstjohn@lifesouth.org Emergency Need for All Blood Types LifeSouth in emergency need for blood donors National blood shortages are impacting blood centers across the country, and locally LifeSouth Community Blood Centers also faces emergency need for all blood types. Summer months take a toll on the blood supply, and this year has been especially
Shoals’ Downtown Growth Continues with the Arrival of Taco Mama
For immediate release: Shoals’ Downtown Growth Continues with the Arrival of Taco Mama Now that Taco Mama is open for business, lovers of great music and fast-casual Mexican food have all the more reason to stop by the growing downtown district. Since opening its doors on May 28, the taqueria has brought increased activity and buzz to the intersection at Cherry and College Street, where the restaurant is located alongside other newly established retail spaces. Taco Mama’s arrival was part of an
Local SERVPRO Franchise Receives Outstanding Performance Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Wesson SERVPRO of The Quad Cities (256) 383-4470 or mwesson@servprothequadcities.com Local SERVPRO Franchise Receives Outstanding Performance Award Industry leader in cleanup and restoration services recognizes top-performing franchises at 50th Annual Convention Muscle Shoals, AL (Grassroots Newswire) July 16, 2019 - SERVPRO of The Quad Cities received the CHAIRMAN'S Bronze award at SERVPRO’s recent 50th Annual Convention. The event, themed “Making History,”
The Salvation Army Offers Assistance
The Salvation Army is aware that thousands of people in our Tri-County area struggle with hunger everyday. It is our goal to alleviate these hunger pains by ensuring that receiving food assistance is as easy and painless as possible. To receive this assistance: Come to 1601 Huntsville Rd., Florence, AL 35660 Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM Bring an ID for each adult residing in the home. Bring birth certificates for all minors living in the home. Bring all proof of income, Food Stamp
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
Chamber Launches Shoals HIRE Academy for Career Tech Students
The Shoals Chamber of Commerce launches Shoals HIRE (Helping Industry Recruit Excellence) Academy in an effort to better prepare students for the workforce. This program will replace the Chamber’s Youth Leadership Shoals program but will follow a similar format while also including group industry tours and a heavier focus on soft skill development, workplace etiquette, and resume writing. Shoals HIRE Academy students will include high school juniors from Colbert and Lauderdale counties enrolled in