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State of the Community Focuses on the Future

All three local officials on Thursday's Chamber in Session: State of the Community panel focused on seizing opportunities to move West Alabama forward. Mayor Donna Aaron of Northport, Mayor Walt Maddox of Tuscaloosa, and Tuscaloosa County Probate...

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Chamber Members Hit the Golf Course to Support Adopt-A-School

The Rumsey Environmental team was the overall tourney winner at the 29th Annual Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa Adopt-A-School Golf Tournament. The team won $250 for each of their designated schools, Big Sandy Elementary and Hillcrest High.  Northport...

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2019 Chattanooga Benchmarking Trip

More than 120 business owners and executives, elected and appointed officials, non-profit representatives, and community leaders joined the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama July 21-23 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the third annual Benchmarking...

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Chamber Training Offers Affordable Options for Members

By Sarah Beatty Finding the proper training for your employees - or yourself - can be challenging. Finding that training that fits into your budget and your schedule can be even more challenging. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is working to...

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Chamber Adds New Chamber Perk

Free Subscription to RightNow Media Offered to All Members The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has added a brand-new perk for Chamber members - free access to RightNow Media @ Work. Upon signing up, members will receive access to a streaming...

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Create Tuscaloosa Partnership Offers Tools for Success

By Sarah Beatty Before Create Tuscaloosa, there was no program to help local artists run the "business" side of their business. Seeing a need, local businesses, organizations, and individuals have partnered to deliver those resources...

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Women's Leadership Alliance Welcomes Sarah Patterson

The Women's Leadership Alliance of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama welcomed legendary Alabama Gymnastics Coach Sarah Patterson as guest speaker for their Spring Luncheon March 25, at Hotel Capstone. Patterson, who boasts more than a...

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Chamber's Jim Page Recognized for Infrastructure Efforts During 2019 Montgomery Drive-In

BCA, AAI EXECUTIVES CITE LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATION IN SUPPORT OF REBUILD ALABAMA ACT Jim Page, President and CEO of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, was recognized during this year’s Montgomery Drive-In visit for his efforts to advance...

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Chamber Delegation Meets with State Leaders During 2019 Montgomery Drive-In

Ninety Chamber members, business owners, and community leaders headed to the State Capitol April 2-3, for the organization's annual Montgomery Drive-In. The trip, which promotes the Chamber's legislative agenda, provides an opportunity for...

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2019 Board Welcomes Directors from Finance, Industry

Members with careers in a range of occupations have been elected to serve terms on the Board of Directors. Joining the board as first time directors are Michele Coley, the AllState Coley Agency; Russell DuBose, Phifer Incorporated; Angela Martin,...

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