News Release: 6/8/2022
For Immediate Release United Way’s Day of Caring, Presented by Pilgrim’s Seeks Volunteers Florence, AL –Way of Northwest Alabama is excited about the return of the Annual Day of Caring that will take place on Friday, June 24, 2022! This year’s Day of Caring is Presented by Pilgrim’s. The Day of Caring is an opportunity for nonprofit agencies to utilize volunteer resources to benefit their organizations and have projects completed that they might not otherwise be able to complete. Now is the time
Workforce Readiness Institute 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Stephanie Newland, Shoals Chamber, snewland@shoalschamber.com, 256-764-4661 June 2, 2022 Shoals Chamber of Commerce Offers Career Education for Educators THE SHOALS, ALA. – 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?” Finally, they will have an answer! The Shoals Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Northwest-Shoals Community College, is again
Bank Independent To Hand Out Community Grants
For Immediate Release BANK INDEPENDENT TO HAND OUT COMMUNITY GRANTS Sheffield, Ala., Thursday, June 2, 2022— As a part of their 75th Anniversary Celebration, Bank Independent is giving back to the organizations that make a positive difference in the communities they serve. Bank Independent will be matching customers Smart Swipe savings between June 1 and June 18 to create a $75,000 community grant pool. “This is just one of the great events that we have planned for our Anniversary Celebration.”
Stacey Hamner Memorial Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Olivia Bradford, Shoals Chamber, obradford@shoalschamber.com, 256-764-4661 May 4, 2022 Stacey Hamner Memorial Fund Created to Benefit Women in Business THE SHOALS, ALA. – The Shoals Area Chamber Foundation presents the Stacey Hamner Memorial Fund, benefitting Women in Business by providing scholarships for students and micro-grants for female entrepreneurs. Stacey Hamner, founder and owner of Reclaimed Spirit in downtown Florence, was a beloved artist,
Leadership Shoals Class 33
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Olivia Bradford, Shoals Chamber, obradford@shoalschamber.com, 256-764-4661 April 22, 2022 Leadership Shoals Class Set for 2022-2023 Year THE SHOALS, ALA. – The Shoals Chamber is thrilled to announce the 33rd class of Leadership Shoals. Leadership Shoals was created to engage established leaders across The Shoals in conversation that promotes pro-business decision-making, collaboration across industry, and mutual understanding of problems and priorities facing our
2022 Dream Big Awards
A Complete Guide to the Dream Big Awards 2022 Big dreams deserve big awards. Learn more about the award categories, prizes and how to apply. Applications are now open!Share Applications are now open for the 2022 Dream Big Awards! Read on to learn more about the award categories and how to apply! — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the very best in American small business. Every year at The Big Week for Small Business, the Dream Big Awards program honors the achievements of small
Local Credit Union Spreads Christmas Cheer
Credit Union Spreads Christmas Cheer to Community This past Friday, Florence Federal Credit Union transformed into a Winter Wonderland to provide local families with the opportunity to have their pictures taken with Santa for free. Lines spilled out onto the front lawn and children smiled with Christmas cheer from ear to ear. With the motto, Caring, Committed, Connected, Florence Federal Credit Union is always looking for ways to serve its community. "We wanted to do something to give back this year," said