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Complete the 2011 Legislative
Agenda Survey
Please take 5 minutes to
complete the survey and provide
us with input on legislative
issues for 2011. The deadline
for completing the survey will
be Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m.
Your feedback is critical and
will help the Chamber develop
its annual agenda used to lobby
local, state and federal elected
officials on issues impacting
your business.
Click here to take the survey.
The
American Red
Cross
has an urgent need for blood
donors. Regular donations are
critical to ensure all patients
have the blood they need. Call
1-800-REDCROSS or visit
redcrossblood.org
to give.
BayFest
announced T.I., Tonic and Saving
Abel have been added to the
weekend music festival line up
Oct. 1 - 3. Go to
www.bayfest.com
for tickets.
The
Gulf Coast
Exploreum
announced the international See
the Bigger Picture photo
exhibition will make its U.S.
debut Sept. 25. Displaying 28
photographs representing
biodiversity taken by children
worldwide, the exhibition
showcases a stunning combination
of art and science. For more
information, visit
Exploreum.com.
H&R Block,
3981 Cottage Hill Road, is
offering a free second opinion
Look Review of 2007, 2008 or
2009 tax returns. For more
information call 251-662-5970.
The
Mobile Bay
Convention & Visitors
announced the city of Mobile
will host the 2012 National
Convention of the Marine Corps
League. The convention will
bring between 4,000 and 5,000
Marine Corps League and
Auxiliary members and guests to
Mobile August 12-18, 2012.
The
Museum of Mobilein
downtown announced a new exhibit
- Eudora Welty: Exposures and
Reflections - is now open
through Oct. 31. The exhibit
features a collection of 40
Depression era photographs and
excerpts from Welty's words. The
Museum is open Tuesday through
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
For more information, call
208-7569 or visit
www.museumofmobile.com.
Olde Oak
Apartment Homes
is offering September and
October free rent. For more
information, call
251-675-HOME(4663) or visit
www.oldeoakapts.com.
U.S. Senator
Richard Shelby
announced the U.S. Department of
Transportation's Federal Transit
Administration has awarded $1.3
million to the city of Mobile
for bus and bus facility
renovations.
The Department of Labor
announced health plans beginning
on or after Sept. 23, 2010, are
required under new rules to
cover certain preventive
services, such as routine
vaccines, without any cost
sharing to the patient when the
services are delivered by a
network provider. Talk with your
insurance agent or benefits
advisor to make sure your plan
is in compliance. For more
information, visit
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Mobile Area Chamber
Events
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The
Gulf Coast Technology
Council
is currently accepting applications for
the 2010 GCTC Scholarship program.
Applicants must be a full-time student
at a college in Mobile or Baldwin
County; at least a junior in 4-year
college or beginning their second year
at a 2-year college; have a minimum GPA
of 3.0 out of 4.0; and major in
technology related field. Applications
are due no later than Sept. 15 and the
scholarships will be awarded on Oct. 21.
Contact
Christina Stimpson at
251-431-8648 with any questions.
Click
here for a scholarship form.
For more information on how to apply or
contribute to the scholarship program
visit
www.gulfcoasttechnology.com/.
Networking@Noon -
Wednesday, Sept. 8
Sponsored by
The HoneyBaked Ham Co.,
Networking@Noon will be
Wednesday, Sept. 8
at the Mobile Area Chamber, 451
Government St. from noon to 1:30 p.m.
N@N is a bi-monthly event offering
members 45 seconds to introduce
themselves and their business. Following
a brief presentation, introductions and
lunch, attendees are invited to continue
to network. The cost is $10 and payment
is due with reservation. Only one
representative per company. Reservations
with payment are required no later than
Monday, Sept. 6, and can be made by
contacting
Missy
Hartley at 431-8638.
Reservations not canceled by Sept. 6,
must be honored to cover the cost of the
lunch.
*Members Only
Here Comes the Law: A
Legal Seminar for Businesses - Tuesday,
Sept. 14
The Mobile Area Chamber will sponsor a
legal seminar presented by leading local
attorneys with expertise in all areas of
Small Business and Employment Law
on
Tuesday, Sept. 14
from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Chamber, 451
Government St. Business owners and key
managers, human resource managers,
department heads and supervisors are
encouraged to attend. Attendees will
have the opportunity to receive valuable
information and advice that normally
could cost hundreds of dollars. There is
no charge to attend. Seating is limited
so reservations are requested. For
reservations, contact
Brenda
Rembert at 431-8607.
*Members only
Coastal Economic Outlook
- Wednesday, Sept. 15
Sponsored by the
University of South Alabama
Center for Real Estate Studies and
BB&T Bank,
the Coastal Economic Outlook
will be held
Wednesday, Sept. 15
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at
The Battle House Renaissance Mobile
Hotel & Spa.
This annual event provides attendees the
opportunity to learn about the Coastal
Alabama economy by presenting s as many
facts and opinions as possible to
understand current events that drive our
local markets. Local professionals will
give the latest information available
while the national economy is covered by
bank regulatory officials from
Washington and Dallas. The regional and
local economy is discussed by economists
from Charlotte and Mobile. Other
sponsors include the Mobile Area Chamber
of Commerce, Envision Coastal Alabama
and the Baldwin Economic Development
Alliance.
Executive Roundtable -
Tuesday, Sept. 21
Executive Roundtable*,
a monthly forum exclusively for Chamber
member small business owners and
managers, will meet
Tuesday, Sept. 21
from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Mobile Area
Chamber's Board Room. There is no charge
to attend, but seating is limited. For
reservations contact
Brenda
Rembert at 431-8607.
*Members only
Business After Hours -
Thursday, Sept. 23
Sponsored by
Rick Rutland DMD PC
and
Heron Lakes Country Club,
join Chamber members and diplomats from
5:30 to 7 p.m. for Business After
Hours on
Thursday, Sept. 23.
This casual evening of networking with
complimentary hors d'oeuvres and
beverages will be held at Heron lakes,
3851 Government Blvd. This is one of the
best opportunities to introduce yourself
and your business to other members and
make new business contacts. Reservations
are not necessary. The cost for members
is $5 and $10 for potential members.
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This Week Events - September 3 -
12
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Windmill Market,
85 N. Bancroft in Fairhope, will host a First
Friday Artwalk on Friday, Sept. 3 from 5
to 9 p.m. For more information, visit
www.windmillmarket.org.
The "still undefeated"
University of South Alabama
football team will take on the Bears of
Pikeville (Ky.) College on Saturday, Sept. 4
at 4 p.m. Tailgating will start at 10 a.m. with
the gates to the stadium opening at 2 p.m. For
ticket Information, call 251-461-1USA or visit
www.usajaguars.com.
The
Friends of the Mobile Animal
Shelter
will hold a pet adoption on Saturday, Sept. 4
at Pet Supplies Plus, 803 Hillcrest Rd.,
from 1 to 3 p.m. Pets available for adoption
have been vet checked, spayed or neutered,
microchipped and have received their age
appropriate vaccinations. An adoption
application and fee are required. For more
information, call 251-208-2830 or visit
www.adoptapetmobile.org.
The
Mobile SPCA
will hold a pet adoption on Saturday, Sept. 4
at PetSmart from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More
than 100 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be
available for adoption and have been fixed, up
to date on shots and micro-chipped. Adoption
application and adoption fees apply. For more
information, call 251-633-3531 or visit
www.MobileSPCA.org.
The
Renaissance Mobile Riverview
Plaza Hotel
Fathoms Entertainment will host John Anthony on
piano Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. and on Sept.
6, 7 and 9 at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, Sept.
10 at 8 p.m. In addition, Loose Canons will
perform Wednesday, Sept. 8, Ryan Balthrop
on Thursday, Sept. 9 and Cornbred the
Band on Friday, Sept. 10. For more
information, call 251-438-4000 or
click here.
The Wharf at Orange Beach
will welcome John Mayer on Monday, Sept. 6
at 8 p.m. at the amphitheater. Ticket prices are
$79 or $59. To purchase concert tickets, call
1-800-745-3000 or visit
www.ticketmaster.com.
On Tuesday, Sept. 7,
In Worship
will host a Revelation Bible Study from 9:30
a.m. to 5:45 p.m. For more information call
251-300-8400.
The
Mobile Society for Human Resource
Management's
fall PHR and SPHR certification prep course
begins Tuesday, Sept. 7and meets for 13
Tuesday evening sessions. Call 251-348-6848 for
details. In addition, SHRM September
Breakfast will be held Friday, Sept. 10
from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. at the Heron Lakes
Country Club, 3851 Government Blvd. The
guest speaker will be Harold Williamson, chief
financial officer of Wesco speaking on
Reading Financial Statements for Non Financiers.
The cost to attend is $10 for SHRM members and
$12 for guests. For more information, visit
www.mobileshrm.org.
The
Infirmary Health System
will host the Thomas Hospital 50th anniversary
Employee Celebration on Sept. 8 at Thomas
Hospital.
The
Women's Business Center Inc.
has set Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 12:30
p.m. to 1 p.m. to kick off BizReady at the
Business Innovation Center. The cost is $10 and
advance registration is required. For more
information call 251-660-2725.
Cardiovascular Associates PC,
1901 Springhill Avenue, will offer a free P.A.D.
screening in their office Sept. 8 - 9.
For more information call 251-300-2240.
Join
Penelope House
for its 8th annual Hat and Pearls Luncheon on
Thursday, Sept. 9 at 11:30 a.m. in the
Crystal Ballroom of The Battle House
Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa. A fall
fashion preview will be held by Metzgers.
The cost is $60 per ticket or $550 for table of
ten. Advance tickets only. For more information
call 251-342-2809.
Alabama Power Co.
announced it will host a free Domestic Violence
in the Workplace Training Seminar on
Thursday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
150 Saint Joseph St. Lunch will be provided.
Seating is limited so register by calling
334-832-4842 or visit
www.learnthesigns.net.
The
Spring Hill College
Department of Athletics will host a Badger
Scramble on Friday, Sept. 10 on the
Spring Hill College Golf Course. Entry is $100
per person in a four-player scramble format that
will begin at 1:30 p.m. in a shotgun start.
Teams can register for $400 with dinner
included. All proceeds from the event will
benefit SHC Athletics. For more information,
call 251-380-3491 or visit
www.shcbadgers.com.
The
Mobile Arts Council
will present the 2010 Greater Mobile Arts Awards
on Friday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in
Cathedral Square. The awards recognize
individuals, groups and businesses that have
made significant long-term contributions to the
cultural life of our community. For more
information, call 251-432-9796 or visit
www.mobilearts.org.
On Saturday, Sept. 11, the
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
historic home will host its annual "Gone With
the Wind" Rummage Sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For
more information call 251-471-6364.
The
Mobile SPCA,
the
Animal Rescue Foundationand
Friends of the Mobile Animal
Shelter
will participate in the Maddie's/PetSmart Fall
National Pet Adoption on Saturday, Sept. 11
from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at PetSmart on Airport
Blvd. At least 150 Mobile SPCA dogs, cats,
puppies and kittens will be available for
adoption. All pets are fixed, up to date on
shots and microhipped. Adoption application and
adoption fees apply. For more information, call
251-633-3531 or visit
MobileSPCA.org.
The Delta Institute
is offering a free Introduction to Energy
Psychology on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10
a.m. at Via Community Center, 1717 Dauphin
Street. For more information, visit
www.deltainstitute.net.
The
American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter
will host a Disaster Preparedness Expo on
Saturday, Sept. 11 from noon to 6 p.m. at 35
N. Sage Avenue. For more information call
251-544-6141.
The
Renaissance Mobile Riverview
Plaza Hotel
Fathoms Entertainment will host John Anthony on
piano Saturday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. and on
Sept. 13, 14 and 16 at 6:30 p.m. and
Friday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. In addition,
Loose Canons will perform Wednesday, Sept. 15,
Ryan Balthrop on Thursday, Sept. 16and
Bonkerz Comedy Club will welcome Ken Miller on
Friday, Sept. 17. For more information,
call 251-438-4000 or
click here.
Mobile SPCA
volunteers will take their pets and visit Grand
Bay Nursing Home on Sunday, Sept. 12 at
1:30 p.m. To join the nursing home committee
call 251-633-3531.
On Sept. 12-15,
Mobile Works Inc.,
in conjunction with the state of Alabama, will
host the Southeastern Employment and Training
Association (SETA) fall conference from at the
Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel.
Connect with workforce professionals from eight
states and learn the latest techniques and
practices to achieve excellence in workforce
development. To learn more or register for the
conference, visit
www.seta.org.
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Next Week Events - September 6 -
12
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The Wharf at Orange Beach
will welcome John Mayer on Monday, Sept. 6
at 8 p.m. at the amphitheater. Ticket prices are
$79 or $59. To purchase concert tickets, call
1-800-745-3000 or visit
www.ticketmaster.com.
On Tuesday, Sept. 7,
In Worship
will host a Revelation Bible Study from 9:30
a.m. to 5:45 p.m. For more information call
251-300-8400.
The
Mobile Society for Human Resource
Management's
fall PHR and SPHR certification prep course
begins Tuesday, Sept. 7 and meets for 13
Tuesday evening sessions. Late registration is
still available. See
www.mobileshrm.org or call
251-348-6848 for details.
The
Infirmary Health System
will host the Thomas Hospital 50th anniversary
Employee Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 8
at Thomas Hospital.
The Women's Business Center Inc.
has set Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 12:30
p.m. to 1 p.m. to kick off BizReady at the
Business Innovation Center. The cost is $10 and
advance registration is required. For more
information call 251-660-2725.
Cardiovascular Associates PC,
1901 Springhill Avenue, will offer a free P.A.D.
screening in their office Sept. 8 - 9.
For more information call 251-300-2240.
Join
Penelope House
for its 8th annual Hat and Pearls Luncheon on
Thursday, Sept. 9 at 11:30 a.m. in the
Crystal Ballroom of The Battle House
Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa. A fall
fashion preview will be held by Metzgers
and split the pot and prizes will be given. The
cost is $60 per ticket or $550 for table of ten.
Advance tickets only. For more information call
251-342-2809.
Alabama Power Co.
announced it is hosting a free Domestic Violence
in the Workplace Training Seminar on
Thursday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
150 Saint Joseph St. Lunch will be provided by
Guthrie's. Seating is limited so register by
Sept. 9 by calling 334-832-4842 or visit
www.learnthesigns.net.
The Spring Hill College
Department of Athletics
will host a Badger Scramble on Friday, Sept.
10 on the Spring Hill College Golf Course.
All proceeds from the event will benefit SHC
Athletics. Entry is $100 per person in a
four-player scramble format that will begin at
1:30 p.m. in a shotgun start. Teams can register
for $400 with dinner included. For more
information, call 251-380-3491 or visit
www.shcbadgers.com.
The
Mobile Society for Human Resource
Management
September Breakfast will be held Friday,
Sept. 10 from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. at the
Heron Lakes Country Club, 3851 Government
Blvd. The guest speaker will be Harold
Williamson, chief financial officer of Wesco
speaking on Reading Financial Statements for
Non Financiers. The cost to attend is $10 for
SHRM members and $12 for guests. For more
information, visit
www.mobileshrm.org.
On Saturday, Sept. 11, the
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
historic home will host its annual "Gone With
the Wind" Rummage Sale. The sale includes
unwanted household accessories and gently used
furniture. For more information call
251-471-6364.
The
Mobile SPCA,
the
Animal Rescue Foundation
and
Friends of the Mobile Animal
Shelter
will participate in the Maddie's/PetSmart Fall
National Pet Adoption on Saturday, Sept. 11
from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at PetSmart on
Airport Blvd. At least 150 Mobile SPCA dogs,
cats, puppies and kittens will be available for
adoption. All pets are fixed, up to date on
shots and microhipped. Adoption application and
adoption fees apply. For more information, call
251-633-3531 or visit
MobileSPCA.org.
In addition, Mobile SPCA volunteers will
take their pets and visit Grand Bay Nursing Home
on Sunday, Sept. 12 at 1:30 p.m. To join
the nursing home committee call 251-633-3531.
On Sept. 12-15,
Mobile Works Inc.,
in conjunction with the state of Alabama, will
host the Southeastern Employment and Training
Association (SETA) fall conference from at the
Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel.
Workforce professionals from eight states will
converge on the city of Mobile to connect with
workforce professionals from eight states and
learn the latest techniques and practices to
achieve excellence in workforce development. To
learn more or register for the conference, visit
www.seta.org.
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The Mobile Area
Chamber of Commerce serves as a progressive
advocate for business needs to promote the Mobile
area's economic well-being. Focusing on our
community, the
Mobile Area Chamber builds jobs, a
competitive workforce, a positive business climate,
higher expectations for our community's development
and brings value to its members. Aggressive economic
development marketing programs by the Mobile Area
Chamber have helped bring in 69 new businesses and
led to 335 expansions of existing industries since
1995, representing a capital investment of $12.7
billion and 22,342 direct new jobs. For more
information about the Mobile Area Chamber, call
251-433-6951 or visit
www.mobilechamber.com.
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information about the weekly e-mail, contact
Ashley Horn at 251-431-8623.
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