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NEW MEMBERS BYARD ASSOCIATES, LLC., owner Jim Byard joined the chamber recently. Byard is a consultant who is currently working with retail recruitment in Chilton County. He previously served as the Mayor of Prattville, Alabama and Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. We are proud to have him as a chamber member and appreciate his support of Chilton County. WILLOW 31 is a new clothing and gift shop located at 111 Seventh Street North, Downtown Clanton. Owners, Kelsie Barrett and Shelley Morris are excited about the opportunity to serve you. A Ribbon Cutting was held on Oct. 11 as we welcomed them into the Chamber of Commerce. Please stop by today and see their new shop! TURNING POINT FOUNDATION is a Christian based place where men can live, grow and learn about living a “clean life.” This is a treatment facility with professionally staffed people to help those in need. We appreciate the Turning Point Foundation joining the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce. Please visit their website at www.turningpointal.org or
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email them at info@ turningpointal.org for questions or how you can help. KINGS TABLE CATERING is a new Chamber Member. Al Steineker can help you with your next event. “No meal is too small or too large.” Kings Table Catering has been in business for over 25 years. Al says “Clanton and Chilton County is just a hop, skip and a jump from Montgomery. Be sure and think of them for your Family Reunions, Corporate Events and of course Wedding Receptions. Please give him a call at 334370-0200 or visit their website at www. kingstablecateringonline.com CHEVRON FOOD MART located at 405 Lay Dam Road is now a Chamber Member. Kabir A. Bhatti is the owner of the Chevron Food Mart. This is not only a gas station, it is a place you can purchase snacks, drinks and other convenience store items. Please support businesses that support the Chamber! BAMA’S BEST PRODUCTS, LLC is a business offering all types of promotional items. They can help you with any item you need printed with your logo! Visit their website at www.bamabestproducts.com to see what they have to offer. A special thanks to Bama’s Best Products and owner Adam Waites for helping the Chamber of Commerce by printing the invitations to our Governor’s Luncheon. We appreciate you!
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WINTZELL’S OYSTER HOUSE has joined the Chamber and catered our Fall Supper! Wintzell’s has just opened a new location in Fultondale, Alabama and continues to be one of the best seafood restaurants in Alabama. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Wintzell’s Oyster House is in its 80th year of operation. New locations under the direction of Franchisee, Frank Hall, Wintzell’s continues to grow and expand. We are excited to have them as a new member and look forward to working with them in the future. CHRIS WOOD is our latest Chamber Member and we are proud to have his support. Chris is a Land Agent with Southeastern Land Group. Contact Chris at chris@selandgroup.com or give him a call at 205-209-2778 if he can be of help to you. He is an agent that can assist with not only buying and selling real estate, but timber consulting and brokerage as well as wildlife and lake management consulting.
Chilton County Chamber lays the groundwork for new student ambassador program The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce is introducing an Ambassador Program which will give young men and women the opportunity to be involved with the business community by being exposed to programs directed by the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce. They will assist with functions such as our Annual Chamber Banquet, Fall Supper, Trick or Treat the Streets, Peach Jam and many others. Participants will meet business leaders from throughout the state, attend seminars and represent Chilton County and the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce at Legislative Day in Montgomery. Those selected will be expected to maintain high standards of personal ethics. They will be leaders among their peers and in our community. This program shall be administered by the staff of the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce with the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors having oversight responsibilities. Policy and Procedure Forms and Student Applications have been delivered to all schools in Chilton County and the program will get underway in January 2019. A total of 15 students will be chosen for the program. The program will be open to
male and female students who are rising sophomores, juniors or seniors attending schools in Chilton County. They must have a cumulative grade point average of at least an 85, certified in writing by the applicant’s principal or guidance counselor along with a recommendation from his or her school. Applications and instructions can be picked up at the school office or the Chamber of Commerce office located at 500 5th Avenue North, Clanton. Applications are due on Nov. 27, and an interview will take place on Dec. 11, 2018. Those selected will be recognized at our annual Chamber Banquet on Jan. 24, 2019.
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Chilton County Chamber of Commerce Board, Executive Director Francine Wasden and Special Guest Jim Byard
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Chilton Chamber visits community partners Chilton County Chamber of Commerce staff recognized businesses, visited partners and toured local sites.
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