Free Online Training and Podcasts: www.SBA.gov

Several free online courses are offered by the SBA to help prospective and existing entrepreneurs understand basic finance and accounting principles. These courses are self-paced, easy to use and understand.  

While also at the site check out the information regarding Podcasts.  The SBA business financing podcasts offer expert insight and guidance about your business money matters. They offer advice on topics ranging from traditional loans to grants, bonds and investor-based venture capital.

Available Free Courses: 
1.  Finance Primer: Guide to SBA’s Loan Guaranty Programs
2.  How to Prepare a Loan Package
3.  Introduction to Accounting

Grand Opening - Cute N Classy Dog Grooming - Saturday, June 25

Welcome to Hueytown's newest business:  Cute N Classy Dog Grooming!  The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting will be Saturday, June 25. 

Come out, bring your pets to Cute N Classy Dog Grooming at 106 Brooklane Drive.  After the ribbon cutting there will be tours of their facility.  There will also be refreshments for you and treats for your dog.

Chamber luncheon changed to Wednesday, June 22; time still 12 noon

The Chamber luncheon with the first responders has been changed to Wednesday, June 22nd.  All other information is the same:

Location:   Brooklane Community Center
Time:         12 noon

Questions?  Call the Chamber:      205 491 8039

Chamber Lunch: Open to the Public - Topic: Local First Responders & April 27th Tornado

On Wednesday, June 15 the Chamber lunch will be held at the Brooklane Community Center.  We will have another terrific presentation - our local First Responders will discuss the April 27th Tornado Emergency response efforts.   So if you would like to hear about the First Response efforts provided at the Concord and Pleasant Grove tornado areas, please come to the lunch. 

The lunches are open to all, you do not need to be a Chamber member to attend.  Lunch will be provided with a $5 request.  This is for the lunch and placed toward the annual scholarship.  If possible please call the Chamber so we will have the correct number of meals provided.

If you have particular questions or issues you would like addressed, please call Rebecca at the Chamber:   205 491 8039.

Date:  Wednesday, June 15
Time:  12 noon
Location:  Brooklane Community Center (Brooklane Ball Park)
                Hueytown, Al.  35244

Hueytown High Summer Baseball Camps: June 6-9 & 13-16

As the saying goes 'No Brag - Just FACT'.  Hueytown has a fantastic baseball team and coaching staff.  So if you want your baseball player to learn from the best, bring them to Hueytown!!  Hueytown High School Baseball Camps will be held this summer:

•  June 6-9 for 6-9 year olds at 9am-11:30am Cost is $75.00
• June 6-9 for 10-12 year olds at 1pm-3:30pm Cost is $75.00
• June 13-16 for 13-15 year olds at 9am – 3pm Cost is $100.00

For more information contact the Chamber at 205-491-8039;  Baseball - HHS:  Phone: (205) 379-4150

Camp Info Registration Form

Storm Help Expo - Saturday, June 11 - Pleasant Grove

Come to the Storm Help Expo on Saturday, June 11.  You will have the opportunity to meet and get answers face-to-face from many of the groups providing assistance.

Date: Saturday, June 11
Time: 1 pm - 5 pm
Location: Pleasant Grove High School
               100 Spartan Drive
               Pleasant Grove, Al. 35127

Those available at the Expo:    Jerry Brasseale, Mayor - Pleasant Grove, Al.     Representatives from the Alabama Attorney General's office, FEMA, Local EMA, Small Business Association (SBA), hospital:   Princeton Medical Center. 

FEMA Benefits Q&A - Concord area: Thursday, June 9 @ 6:30 pm

Concord area residents are invited to attend a Question and Answer session with FEMA representatives. The purpose of the meeting will be to answer questions from residents regarding FEMA guidelines and benefits. NOTE:   Additional benefits may be available to residents in spite of being previously declined.


Date:           Thursday, June 9
Time:           6:30 p.m.
Location:     Union Hill Baptist Church
                   7049 Taylor's Ferry Road

Tornado Relief Support Magnet: Pleasant Grove / Tuscaloosa

With the many disasters in the news it is difficult to maintain people's view of the problems still faced by the tornado victims in our Area (Concord/Pleasant Grove) and Tuscaloosa.   Requests have been received for tornado support relief magnets to help support the Alabama tornado victims and keep a focus on the rebuilding.

The magnets are now available for purchase through the Facebook site: Tuscaloosa and Pleasant Grove Support Ribbon Magnets.  They are also available through the The Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce. The magnets are a perfect 8x4" size to place on autos and are available in two colors:   Tuscaloosa displays Houndstooth check with vibrant Red script/date  and the Pleasant Grove magnet features both high school's colors of a rich Purple and Gold/date.

Magnets are $10 each with a portion of proceeds from each sale going to the Red Cross to assist in funding Alabama tornado relief.  Purchase one for each side of your car to help remind everyone as you travel around the city and state,of the work that has taken place, our victims still suffering and the work remaining to be done.
 
The Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce will have a supply of these items on hand beginning Wednesday, June 1.  For additional information please contact the Chamber office at 491-8039, email the Chamber, or  visit Tuscaloosa and Pleasant Grove Support Ribbon Magnets on Facebook for additional information.

Welcome New Member! Precise Payroll and Accounting

The Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member:  Precise Payroll and Accounting!  They offer a wide range of services:  online payroll and tax filing, online time card, ability to pay personnel via checks or direct deposit, business accounting along with additional business services.  Please drop in or call to discuss their services and what they can do for you. 

Address:  750 Allison Bonnet Memorial Drive
                Hueytown, AL 35023
Phone:      205-744-3009
                205-744-3010 fax
Email:       csr@precisepayrollaccount.com
Website:   http://www.precisepayrollaccount.com/