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
Muscle Shoals Office Space For Rent
Looking for office space in the Muscle Shoals area? We have several options from one room to multiple rooms. Prime Avalon Avenue location. Rates from $250 to $500 per month with utilities furnished. These are perfect for the "work at home" executive who needs an office presence or to expand to include space for a secretary, billing, etc. Great for insurance, attorney, appraisal, professional, etc. Call J. Mark Sain at 256-366-8850 for additional information.
Elizabeth Smart to Headline Shoals Chamber 33rd Annual Celebration
The Shoals Chamber of Commerce will feature inspirational speaker and abduction survivor Elizabeth Smart at its 33rd Annual Celebration in March. The event will be held on Thursday, March 19 at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center, with 5:00 reception and 6:00 dinner program. The Celebration will also include the presentation of the Chamber’s prestigious Citizen of the Year Award. Tickets and sponsorships are now available for purchase on the Shoals Chamber website. The speaker sponsorships include a
Alzheimer's Association Seeking Volunteers
Dear Leaders in the Shoals community,In September, the Shoals Walk to End Alzheimer's raised $90,000 and had over 700 participants. This is phenomenal, especially considering it is only the second year for this event! Right now, we are recruiting energetic and engaged leaders who would like to serve on our 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer's committee in various leadership and service roles. The time commitment is only 5-10 hours/month and everything is laid out for our volunteers, so we hope to make it a fun
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
Business Excellence Awards to Feature PROJECTXYZ CEO Kim Caudle Lewis
Tickets are now available The Shoals Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards presented by Sheffield Utilities. The ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, August 14 at 7:30 AM at the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield, will recognize local organizations that exhibit community and professional excellence and feature keynote speaker and CEO of PROJECTXYZ, Inc., Kim Caudle Lewis. Headed up by Lewis, PROJECTXYZ provides customer support in engineering, logistics, information technology and alternative energy. It was
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,”
Chad Epperson recieves the C12 Group Hero Award
For immediate release: 5/20/2019 United Treating and Distribution, LLC 338 E Washington Ave. Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 256-248-0944 lb@unitedtreating.com Chad Epperson received the C12 Group Hero Award at the C12 Marketplace Leader Conference Current’19. Owner/CEO Chad Epperson of United Treating and Distribution, LLC (UTD) was presented the C12 Hero Award at the C12 Marketplace Leader Conference Current’19 in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, May 1. C12 Heroes are individuals who have demonstrated
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
Shoals Chamber Offers New Business Resource Center
The Shoals Chamber of Commerce is proud to collaborate with the Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to offer a Business Resource Center onsite at the Shoals Chamber office, 20 Hightower Place in Florence. The Alabama SBDC Network exists to train business people in a wide variety of business topics and provides comprehensive information services and access to experts in many fields. Although the Alabama SBDC has nine office state wide, SBDC Business Advisor / Finance Specialist Heather