Thursday, April 15, 2010

Go Quackers on May 1st !

Duck season is on us!  Okay, not the OFFICIAL Alabama duck season but the Alabama Rubber Duck Race season.   Join us in supporting the Hueytown Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama  by participating in the Alabama Duck Race.  All proceeds go to the BGCCA.  The BGCCA - Hueytown  is not only a fantastic supporter of the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce, but is also a fabulous resource for our area.

This is great family entertainment and it is so easy to participate!  You adopt an individual or a flock of ducks in advance of the race.  Adoptions begin at $ 5 per duck.  Then come watch your duck race against others on May 1st at Alabama Adventure.   You will be in the running to win a $ 5,000 grand prize or one of 7 other prizes ranging from gift cards to a romantic weekend at the Hoover Embassy Suites.

You can complete a duck adoption application online or pick up an adoption form at the Hueytown branch of the Alabama Telco Credit Union.    So get quackin' - help us raise awareness and provide youth afterschool and summer programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Eli Gold to speak at the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce & City of Hueytown's Golden Anniversary Banquet

Here's the information you have patiently waited to receive:   Eli Gold, renowned voice of Nascar and of University of Alabama football,  will be the speaker for the annual Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce / City of Hueytown's 50th Anniversary Celebration Banquet.  

In light of our city's Golden Anniversary, we are combining the events. The combined banquet will be a celebration of the past year of business in Hueytown along with the kickoff of the City of Hueytown's 50th Anniversary celebrations.  The banquet will be held on Monday evening, April 26 at the North Highland Baptist Church.

Join us!  You do not have to be a Chamber member to attend.  Tickets are $ 30 each and are available through any Chamber Board member or by calling the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce:  205 491 8039.

April Chamber Luncheon on 4/21/10 - Brooklane Community Center @ 12 Noon

Don't forget - you have an appointment on Wednesday, April 21st at 12 noon:  the Hueytown Area Chamber Luncheon.   Location:  Brooklane Community Center.   Speakers for the luncheon will consist of various political candidates for our area.  Each will make a short speech after which there will be an open forum providing you with the ability to speak directly to the candidates.

Luncheon will be $5 and RSVP is appreciated but not mandatory.   All funds collected will go to the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce Scholarship and Teacher of the Year programs.

Please keep in mind - our luncheons are not restricted to Chamber members. All city residents and interested parties are invited to attend.   Please call Rebecca at the Chamber for more information: 205 491 8039.

Want to receive messages when the Chamber Blog is updated?

I know several readers have the Chamber Chat Blogspot bookmarked so they can get the latest and greatest information.  For those that do not check it quite so often, would you like a message when the blog is updated?  If so just click  HERE and place "ADD" in the subject line.  Or send an email to the Chamber office.   If you ever want to be removed from the distribution (yes, I'm sure it will happen one day), just place "REMOVE" or "DELETE"  in the subject line.  

Beginning in June, we will have drawings from the email list for items provided by our Chamber members.

If you forget what to do or who to contact, you can always call Rebecca at the Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce:   205 491 8039

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Census Reminder - Send it in!

Just a reminder -  please send in your Census form. The response rate for Alabama is low.  Keep in mind, we all need to be counted.  If an inaccurate count is provided, we will lose seats and our voice.   To see participation rates, see the site:    http://2010.census.gov/2010census/take10map/

In case you lost your first form, second mailings are underway.  Door-to-door visits will also take place later in the spring.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Stay tuned "Sports Fans" for....

... information on the City of Hueytown's Anniversary and Hueytown Area Chamber Banquet.  If you can't stand the wait, call Rebecca at the Chamber:  205 491 8039. 

Mark your calendars:   Monday evening, April 26
                                 

Welcome to our newest member: Misty's Dreams!

Its a great time for the Chamber.   We have another new member:  Misty's Dreams!   Join us to welcome them at their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, April 3rd.   Misty's Dreams is a terrific store filled with wonderful handcrafted gifts.   Just right for the Easter Bunny to place in baskets, for graduation presents, Mother's Day gifts, birthdays or just because it is a day ending in 'A Y'    For additional information please contact  Rebecca Williams at the Chamber: 205 491 8039

Event:  Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Date:   Saturday, 4/03/10
Time:   11 am

Location:   3290 Allison Bonnett Drive
                 Hueytown, Al.  35023
   Phone:    205 491 9137