South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Weekly Email

Monday, June 24, 2024

Good Morning Chamber Members & Friends

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Congratulations to our June 2024

Business of the Month

Hammered Crab 🦀

Located at 1220 Gulf Shores Parkway in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Hammered Crab has quickly become a local favorite since its grand opening and ribbon-cutting in May 2023. The celebration saw a packed house, eager to taste the restaurant's mouthwatering offerings – "A Seafood Delight in Gulf Shores."

▶︎ Read More Here | Directory | ☎︎ (251) 200-0545

SBCF Kickoff to Summer Auction

Thank you to our local businesses for your generous donations to our annual auction! Your support enables our Foundation to offer educational programs and Teacher/Student grants to the 14 schools we serve. Remember, you can pick up all auction items on Wednesday or Thursday from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Chamber office. If you have any questions, please reach out to our staff members, Rachel or Reagan.

NOW ACCEPTING 2024 NOMINATIONS

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year award.

NOMINATIONS DUE BY: MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Nomination Forms & Event Tickets

UPCOMING EVENTS

RIBBON ✂️ CUTTINGS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

JUN 26 • Amerilife of Baldwin County

Join us as we celebrate South Baldwin Chamber members with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It's an excellent opportunity to introduce yourself, learn more about the business, and connect with fellow chamber members. RC Guidelines | See recent ribbon cutting photos & videos here!

THURSDAY 🕔 JUNE 27

5PM - 7PM | 2980 S. McKenzie St., Foley

Elevate your business presence by joining us at Business After Hours—an exceptional opportunity to forge connections with fellow Chamber members and business owners. Bring along your stack of business cards and engage in meaningful discussions in the relaxed ambiance that Business After Hours offers. Enjoy opportunities for socializing over drinks and delicious hors d'oeuvres! *Members Only Event*

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Casino Night Fundraiser!

🎲 JULY 26 • 6 PM - 10 PM

Mark your calendars! Join us for the third annual Casino Night Fundraiser on Friday, July 26, at the Foley Civic Center! Enjoy casino games, delicious hors d'oeuvres, DJ entertainment, and more! Tickets are presale only—$65.00 per person, $125.00 per couple.

Get Tickets Here!

The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation would be honored to have your support as a sponsor! This event is a vital opportunity to raise funds for 14 schools within the Foley and Elberta High School feeder pattern, helping to enhance educational programs and resources for our local students. Your sponsorship will not only contribute to a memorable evening but also make a significant impact on the lives of countless young individuals in our community. We hope you will join us in making this event a success and supporting the future of education in South Baldwin! Please reach out to Reagan Goff, Events & Programs Assistant at 251-943-5590.

WEDNESDAY 🎙️ AUG 14

11:30 AM - 1 PM | Foley Civic Center

Join us for our upcoming Leadership Series luncheon featuring guest speaker:

Lieutenant Governor

Will Ainsworth

State of Alabama

Attention Gateway Investors: Don't miss our exclusive investors meeting before the program at 11 AM with our guest speaker and Q&A session. Secure your spot for lunch by purchasing a ticket if you plan to join us afterward. See you there!

GATEWAY INITIATIVE

The Gateway Team Welcomes

Annie Lineberger

Marketing & Data Analyst Manager

We are excited to welcome Annie Lineberger, a native of Fairhope, Alabama, as our new Marketing & Data Analyst Manager. With a master’s degree in Marketing from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Visual Art from the College of the Holy Cross, Annie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Annie is eager to give back to her community through her new role with the Gateway Workforce Initiative and two Chambers of Commerce. We are thrilled to have her on our team!

Investor's Email

Legislative Agenda

More about Gateway

The Gateway Initiative is a regional workforce initiative to move south Baldwin County forward as a premier place to work and live. If you or someone you know is interested in growing their business in our community through workforce initiatives and training, don't hesitate to get in touch!

Tyler Morgan (251) 422-0942

Donna Watts | Greg Alexander | Travis Valentine

News & Business Resources

Alabama’s 19th annual sales tax holiday for school-related items begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, and ends at midnight Sunday, July 21, 2024, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers, books and clothing free of the state’s four percent sales or use tax.

▸▸ Get your Retailers Toolkit here

2024 Alabama Gulf Coast Emergency Preparedness Guide is now available online. A publication of Gulf Coast Media, our Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency is helping citizens, local businesses, and visitors to be prepared and Stay Alert.

▸▸ View the guide | Download PDF

🚩 Help keep our visitors informed: KNOW before you GO! Some of our fondest memories come from spending time on the beach with our friends and family, but there are some basic rules and beach safety everyone should know.

▸▸ Beach Safe Campaign Assets | Beach Safe Materials | Leave Only Footprints Campaign Assets

The Alabama SBDC is a statewide, inter-institutional program providing management and technical assistance to small businesses.

▸▸ Check out the FREE Workshops & Webinars and resources to Start or Grow your business!

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