In Tune with Calhoun

Communications Director Ashlee Jones spoke with Tom Todt, District Director for the Small Business Association's Alabama District Office located in Birmingham about the current economic climate of our small business community, as well as its recovery post-2020. Director Todt began his duties as District Director in June 2008. In his role as District Director, Mr. Todt oversees a professional staff...

Communications Director Ashlee Jones sat down with Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Jacksonville State University, Charlcie Pettway Vann, to discuss Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and the current plans for JSU top implement. If you would like to follow the work of her office on social media you can Like their Facebook page here. To reach Mrs. Vann for more information, feel free to con...

Join us for a special webinar highlighting the importance of sign language and accessibility in the workplace for both customers and staff alike. Our guests will also be reviewing some common signs for those who visit your establishment that may be members of the deaf community. Presented by Christy Kochie & Christie Hauwiller with assistance by ASL Interpreter Dean Evans. Translation Apps: So...

"In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed the bus. Images of the attack appeared in hundreds of newspapers, shocking the American public and spurring the Federal Government to issue regulations banning segregation in interstate travel." -Fr...

Are you interested in getting the most out of your company's internship program? Join us for a wonderful presentation from Jacksonville State University Career Specialist Carlos Acosta as he walks us through the necessary components for a successful internship program. Have questions about beginning or updating your local internship program? Contact JSU's Career Services department here. For a cop...

This April, we're celebrating the importance of our local community college for National Community College Month! Join Communications Director Ashlee Jones and Gadsden State Community College's Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Jackie Edmondson! Interested in their upcoming events? Visit their Calendar. Considering furthering your education? Apply here. Wish to contribute to the Cardinal...

Our Lunch & Leads attendees for April were joined by Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Emily Messer, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Lauren Finley, and other faculty of Jacksonville State University to speak about our new MOU agreement, which provides a 20% corporate tuition scholarship for Chamber members and their employees. If you have any questions regarding the corporate t...

Feel free to join the Chamber and JSU's Military & Post Traditional Student Services department as we partner with other departments at JSU to highlight Adult Learning and help you achieve your higher education aspirations! We will be on the JSU Quad (in front of Jack Hopper Dining Hall and behind Angle Hall) from 4 PM to 6 PM on Thursday, April 15th. If you'd like to work with Justin on begin...

March 30th - The Military & Security Affairs Committee (MSAC) held their meeting this morning at the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center. Topics included the 167th Theater Sustainment Command and MSAC's involvement with the Military Stability Foundation for Alabama - an initiative to work with other military entities in the state to make AL the friendliest state to military in th...

This March, we have Georgia Calhoun , local Calhoun County historian, speaking with us for Women's History Month as part of our Business Toolkit Webinar Series ! The theme for this month's entry is "Preserving History in Calhoun County." Ms. Georgia Calhoun is a native and long-time resident of Choccolocco, Alabama right here in Calhoun County . She has made great strides in building community in...

Thank you so much for joining us for our 2021 #EconomicForum, presented by Dr. Mark Hearn of the Jacksonville State University School of Business and Industry in partnership with Don Hopper of the Calhoun County Economic Development Center! Here is a link to the PDF of the slide presentation made by Dr. Hearn: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UAKKx_731VvgSP0edzonAAK84TZPECQ7/view?usp=sharing Hoste...

Join us for a special webinar highlighting your own organizations and keeping them motivated and engaged throughout 2021! Presented by Wellness Coach Dr. Anita Lee. During this webinar, attendees will learn: -Practical and effective ways to encourage your team towards holistic health. -How to realistically assess your organization's "wellness culture". -3 simple ways to keep your team healthy, mot...

February 5 - The Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center held its first ever State of Law Enforcement. In attendance were several of the Chiefs of Police for the local municipalities in Calhoun County, as well as Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade. Join us in receiving a county wide update from our local police departments, as well as their plans for the year ahead. Hosted on Acast. See...

Chamber members, join us for this special Legislative Preview with special guests Representative Randy Wood and David Cole of the Business Council of Alabama and hear what the upcoming hot topics of this legislative session will be. Want to view the recording of this event instead? Visit our official YouTube channel here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a special webinar highlighting one of our Chamber member benefits: Health Benefits with Iron ReHealth! Presented by Marty Vice of Iron ReHealth. For a copy of these handouts, please visit https://www.calhounchamber.com/member-benefits/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a special In Tune with Calhoun episode highlighting the importance of holiday shopping locally, as well as providing an update on the state of retail operations in the state of Alabama. Presented by Nancy Dennis of the Alabama Retail Association. Nancy communicates the association’s message and mission to the public as well as its members. She joined the Alabama Retail Association in l...

When the Snider family first began their mission trip to South America, they never anticipated it to lead to a family business here in Calhoun County. Listen to the incredible story of Called Coffee Company, and how Jerod Snider and his family have brought on-the-go coffee to a whole new level with their food truck. Be sure to follow Called Coffee Company on Facebook and Instagram for their weekly...

The Calhoun County community is one of great success and great support, especially for our citizens in need. April LaFollette is the Executive Director of Interfaith Ministries, a coalition of local faith-based organizations who partner to aid those in Calhoun County who need assistance in various ways. Join us today as we discuss the programs and services offered by Interfaith, and just how far t...

If you've been in the Calhoun County area this summer, you've no doubt seen or heard the Kona Ice of Calhoun County truck drive by. Join us as I sit down with owner Craig Mattox to talk about the food truck business and how he got started in the world of Kona Ice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the third presentation in the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center's, "Business Toolkit Webinar Series." Presented by Cassie Ward Chandler. Cassie is a Business Advisor with the Small Business Development Center at JSU, which provides free and confidential business advising for entrepreneurs and small business owners. She earned both a Bachelors in Accounting and an MBA from J...

This is the first speech in the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center's, "Business Toolkit Webinar Series." Presented by Monde Donaldson, Spot the Con is part of the Better Business Bureau of Central and South Alabama's educational program created to provide consumers with the necessary tools and resources to make informed financial decisions and avoid scams. Monde Donaldson is vice pr...

Did your exercise or wellness plans fall by the wayside due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Need help getting back on track? Feel free to reach out to CEO & Director Maggie Burn Owens and Fitness Director Ann Angell at the YMCA of Calhoun County to accomplish your goals and help support your community at the same time! The YMCA of Calhoun County is currently celebrating 75 years in operation and is...

With students headed back to Jacksonville State University this week, Communications Director Ashlee Jones sat down with Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Christie Shelton, to discuss some of the new policies set in place to keep staff and students safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how athletics and move-in days for housing have been affected. -- Dr. Christie Shelton...

JULY 2 - The Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center hosted its monthly Business & Biscuits networking event this week, sponsored by the Military & Security Affairs Committee. The Committee gave virtual attendees an update on our local military installations via Zoom. The Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center has the consent of all parties involved in this event...

Thank you to all of our Calhoun County mayors for joining us this week for our annual State of the Cities mayoral address. This year's State of the Cities was held on Facebook Live and was not open to the public due to social distancing regulations.  If you were unable to view the initial Facebook Live video and would like to watch it with subtitles, we invite you to join your mayors for an o...