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Adopt-A-School Week 2024: Celebrating 39 Years of Business-School Collaboration in Tuscaloosa

Since its inception in 1985, the Adopt-A-School program has stood as a cornerstone of collaboration between businesses and schools within public school systems in Tuscaloosa city and county. Spearheaded by the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, in...

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Chamber Honors Top Volunteers at Annual Celebration; David Pass Named Member of the Year

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama recognized top volunteers during its 123rd annual celebration, presented on Thursday, Feb. 1, by The University of Alabama and ASI Partners, Inc. at Bryant Conference Center.  David...

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Igniting Futures: The Power of High School Hires

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. [Jan. 29, 2024] - Across West Alabama, a quiet revolution is taking place—one that’s rewriting the norms of workforce development. At its heart lies the I.G.N.I.T.E. Student Employment Initiative, a...

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Donate to Leadership Tuscaloosa's Service Project: ShelterUp Tuscaloosa

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. [Jan. 4, 2024] - The Leadership Tuscaloosa Class of 2024 has launched ShelterUp Tuscaloosa, a community service project addressing the inadequate coverage of Tuscaloosa Transit bus stops. In...

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Colburn Named to ACCE Forty Under 40 List

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. [Dec. 8, 2023] - The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama's Deputy Executive Director of West AlabamaWorks!, Brittani Colburn, has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2023...

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Chamber Elects New Board Members and 2024 Officers

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. [Dec. 5, 2023] -  Business and community leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds have been elected to serve terms on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of West...

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Meet the 2023 Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame Honorees

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. [Aug. 31, 2023] -  Each year, The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama honors civic leaders and trailblazers that have made an impact on the quality, livability and economic progress of our community. The...

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Leadership Tuscaloosa Announces 2023-2024 Class

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. [Aug. 28, 2023] - Forty-five individuals have been selected for the 2023-2024 class of Leadership Tuscaloosa, a nine-month leadership development program. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama,...

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2023 West Alabama Education Summit set for Tuesday, Sept. 19

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. [Aug. 22, 2023] - Presented by Ellis Architects, Inc., the 2023 West Alabama Education Summit will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The University of Alabama’s Bryant Conference...

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Nearly 4,000 educators attend Tuscaloosa’s Inaugural Unite for Education Celebration

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala.  - Nearly 4,000 educators attended the inaugural Unite for Education Celebration at Coleman Coliseum on Monday, Aug. 7.   The back-to-school celebration was a joint institute day between Tuscaloosa City Schools and...

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2023 Chamber in Session: State of the Community Set to Welcome Record Attendance

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A record 441 individuals are registered to attend the 2023 Chamber in Session: State of the Community, presented by TTL, Inc., on Aug. 9 at Bryant Conference Center.   The panel discussion will be moderated by Michele...

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Chamber to Host Chamber in Session: State of the Community August 9

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama will welcome local officials for the 2023 Chamber in Session: State of the Community, presented by TTL, Inc., on Aug. 9 at Bryant Conference Center.   Held from 11:30 a.m....

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Chamber Announces Promotion of West AlabamaWorks! Employee

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama announces the promotion of West AlabamaWorks! professional staff member NaTa’sha Black to Senior Project Manager, Modern Manufacturing Program.   Black previously...

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June 13 Celebrate Local Event Features Best of West Alabama

  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama will host the annual Celebrate Local event at the Tuscaloosa River Market Tuesday, June 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Featuring...

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KYLE SOUTH NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO

For the past several months, the Executive Search Committee of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has been diligently working to identify the best candidates to serve as the organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer.  Today,...

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Chamber honors former Senator Shelby, top volunteers at annual celebration; Jordan Morris named Member of the Year

TUSCALOOSA, AL – The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama recognized top volunteers during its 122nd annual celebration, presented on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 by The University of Alabama at the Bryant Conference Center.  This year, the...

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Jim Page announces upcoming departure as chamber president and CEO

The longtime chamber leader will assume an executive role with a Huntsville-based company in March TUSCALOOSA, AL – Jim Page, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama for the past decade, announced today that he...

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Chamber accepting nominations for H. Pettus Randall, III Entrepreneur of the Year and Rising Star Award

Each year, at the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, we have the pleasure of presenting awards to two local business owners whose innovation, determination, and drive is making a significant impact in their...

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Alicia Gregory recognized as top 40 Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama's Director of Membership Engagement, Alicia Gregory, has been recognized by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) as a top 40 Under 40 honoree. ACCE is the professional development...

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Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame to induct 2022 class

Each year, The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama honors civic leaders and trailblazers that have made an impact on the quality, livability and economic progress of our community. The Civic Hall of Fame was born during The Chamber’s 100th...

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