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DECEMBER 2025

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MONTHLY BREAKFAST

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Membership Appreciation Christmas Breakfast with a special performance by the

GSCC A Cappella Choir

Location: 801 Cedar Bluff Rd

Centre, AL 35960

Richard Lindsey Arena

Can you join us for breakfast?

LOCATION

Richard Lindsey Arena

DATE AND TIME

12/11/25 8:00am - 12/11/25 9:00am America/Chicago

Come enjoy breakfast with us with special guest the Gadsden State Community College Show Choir singing all your favorite Christmas music!

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NEW MEMBERS

GPI Weiss Lake Lodge

Over Yonder Travel LLC

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

RENEWING MEMBERS

Alabama NE Division Fishers of Men

Bartley Realty LLC

C.E.D. Mental Health Center

Cherokee Estates

Cherokee Eye Clinic

Cherokee Family Healthcare

Cherokee Quality of Life Healthcare

Family Care Center

Goodyear Org of Active Retirees

Gary Hardin

Little Ceasars Pizza

Northeast Orthopedic Clinic

Pops Smorgasbord

RL Jennings & Associates PC

Rotary Club of Centre

The Gridiron Grub & Pub

The Willow Tree

Theatre Centre

Scheduled Business After Hours

Let us know if your business is interested in hosting Business After Hours

Ribbon Cuttings

Revette Physical Therapy and Sports Performance

Centre, AL

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Scheduled Ribbon Cuttings

VIPcare Centre, AL December 16th @ 10 am

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Youth Leadership Cherokee

Our Youth Leadership Cherokee students had an incredible Tourism Day!

Here's what we explored:

-Orbix Hot Glass-Blow your own ornament

-JSU Little River Canyon Center and Little River Canyon-Falls

A big thank you to all our speakers and hosts for inspiring the next generation of leaders to appreciate and explore the world of tourism.

2025- 2026 Supporting Sponsors:

Gadsden State Community College

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce,

Cherokee County Commission, Cherokee County IDA,

City of Centre, Town of Leesburg, DC Gas,

Atrium Health Floyd, People’s Bank of Alabama,

State Farm Insurance-Beth Baker

First Southern State Bank, Alabama ONE,

Emblem Credit Union, Cherokee Electric Cooperative,

Cherokee County Board of Education,

Cherokee County Health & Rehabilitation,

KTH Leesburg Product

ALABAMA CHAMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

At the Annual Meeting, a slate of our 2026 Officers & Directors was affirmed. Thank you to these leaders that are willing to serve.

Chairwoman - Laura Strickland, President & CEO, Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chair - Penelope Hines, Executive Director, Monroeville/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chair For Financial Affairs - Patty VanderWal, President, Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chair for Programs - Erin Grantham, Executive Director, Enterprise Chamber of Commerce

Past Chairwoman - Anna Hovey, President & CEO, Auburn Chamber of Commerce

Secretary - Paige Hutto, President & CEO, Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama

Directors:

Nan Baldwin, Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce

Helena Duncan, Business Council of Alabama

Leissa Hill, Decatur/Morgan County Chamber of Commerce

Pammie Jammer, Athens/Limestone Chamber of Commerce

Heather Lebischak, North Jefferson Chamber of Commerce

Rachel Martin, Chilton County Chamber of Commerce

Mary McNairy, Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Joey Orr, Cullman Chamber

Joy Perry, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

Darrell Randle, Mobile Chamber

Kyle South, Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama

Sandy Williams, Elba Area Chamber of Commerce

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December 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cherokee County Commission Approves America250AL Committee Formation

The Cherokee County Commission approved a resolution to form the

Cherokee County America250AL Committee — an exciting step as we begin planning to commemorate America’s 250th birthday in 2026!

This local committee will help coordinate and celebrate milestone events throughout 2026, honoring our nation’s rich history and Cherokee County’s unique role in it.

Committee members include:

Joy Perry & Leann Lockridge –

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

Probate Judge Tim Burgess

County Administrator & IDA Director Daniel Steele

Mayor Jay Howell – City of Centre

Mayor Bill Warren – Town of Cedar Bluff

Mayor Brandy Pierce – Town of Leesburg

Mayor Tommy Storey – Town of Gaylesville

Mayor Gene Farmer – Town of Sand Rock

JoeBob Ray – Cherokee County Historical Society

Superintendent Mike Welsh – Cherokee County Schools

We’re proud to be part of this effort to honor our past and inspire our future!

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Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

801 Cedar Bluff Road, Bldg A

Centre, AL 35960

256.927.8455

info@cherokee-chamber.org

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Leann Lockridge, Member Manager,

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