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October 2023
Monthly Scoop!
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We are thrilled to see great progress at our two new speculative buildings, which are key components of our 2023 Product Development Plan! | | |
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October 6th was National Manufacturing Day, and we celebrated by honoring Southwire for being a finalist for the Alabama Manufacturer of the Year!
From their 12 for Life program to the recently announced expansion of their Florence plant, Southwire continues to be an integral part of our community.
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On October 17th, The Shoals had the honor of hosting the first-ever tri-chapter Grammy event! Members and representatives from the Atlanta, Memphis, and Nashville Grammy chapters came to The Shoals to tour our recording studios and attend the Scene & Heard "In The Shoals" event. This was a wonderful opportunity to share the exciting happenings in The Shoals' music scene with others in the industry. | |
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This month, Kevin Jackson (President) and Mackenzie Cottles (Marketing) attended the Music Cities Convention in Huntsville, AL. This year's headline topic was "How Music Drives Social & Economic Growth in Cities." They had the opportunity to hear from & network with other communities who are exploring the music industry as an economic development and placemaking partner.
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The Shoals' educational systems are enabling our future workforce to thrive, paving the way for a brighter tomorrow.ο»Ώ | |
From the 12 for Life program to recent industry tours, high school students have the opportunity to explore different career paths while having a positive impact on their lives today. | | |
12 for Life program helps Florence City Schools students | This Southwire program aims to help Florence City Schools students increase their job skills. | | | | |
Florence freshmen tour Muscle Shoals wastewater facility | MUSCLE SHOALS - Career Coach Jordan Fuller said she can't guarantee graduating students a career, but she can show then a variety of potential careers, including some they may not | | | | |
Our secondary institutions have been seeing tremendous success! | | |
Northwest Shoals Community College continues to see an increase in their enrollment numbers! In addition to their traditional degree paths, NWSCC offers many non-credit courses and training to come alongside existing industries and allow for life-long learning. Some of their recent courses have included Leadership Training, Bulldozer Training (FREE), and Skid Steer training (FREE). If you are looking to hone your skills or enter a new field, check out all NWSCC offers through their Office of Strategic Partnerships & Industry Training. |
NWSCC sees fall enrollment continue to rise - Northwest Shoals Community College | This fall Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) has enrolled approximately 4,200 students. This is an increase of over four percent, from final fall 2022 figures (4,032). | | | | |
The University of North Alabama, in addition to setting a new enrollment record of over 10,600 students, recently ranked Number 14 among all public regional universities in the South. They also received high rankings in other categories! Visit the article below to see all the details. |
UNA Ranks, Once Again, Among the Best Schools in the South | The University of North Alabama has ranked among the Top Public Regional Universities in the South, according to the most recent list released by U.S. News & World Report. | | | This month we also had the chance to check-in on the progress of the UNA Computing & Mathematics Building. This new 45,000 sqft building will support the growing Computer Science and other programs. | | |
This Little-Known Scenic Spot In Alabama That Comes Alive With Color Come Fall | Follow the Natchez Trace Parkway to Milepost 327.3 and Colbert Ferry Park, a scenic spot for foliage in Alabama with meaningful history. | | |
Shoals Theatre celebrates 75th birthday | Thirty years ago, the Shoals Community Theatre sat vacant and decaying after it had closed its doors in 1980. | | | |
Alabama Retail Association names Retailers of the Year | A dozen retail businesses across Alabama have been named Retailers of the Year by the Alabama Retail Association | | |
Road Trip: Chasing the Blues through Mississippi and Beyond | A musical route from Memphis to Clarksdale to Florence to unforgettable | | | | |
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2023 ShoalsWORKS! Job Fair
The Shoals Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Shoals Community College are partnering to host the 2023 ShoalsWORKS! Job Fair, presented by Southwire, Wednesday, November 15, 12:30 β 5:00 p.m. at NWSCC Gymnasium (800 George Wallace Blvd., Muscle Shoals).
Job Fair will be open to the public from 12:30 β 5:00 p.m. and free of charge to job-seekers.
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SHOALS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | www.shoalseda.com
(256)3349-5632
info@shoalseda.com
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