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Monday, September 25, 2023South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce cuts a ribbon with Benson's Appliance & Furniture Outlet in Robertsdale
Robertsdale, AL - Sept 13, 2023 &##128205;22208 Hwy. 59 Robertsdale AL 36567See photos/video here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAW1Kx The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Diplomats, and friends recently celebrated a ribbon cutting with Benson's Appliance & Furniture Outlet in Robertsdale. Benson's is a local family-owned business and has been serving the Baldwin County community since 1973. Now with an outlet in Robertsdale, Benson's has a large selection of furniture and carries top brands like Ashley
Friday, September 22, 2023Cat Alley Reaches Second Phase, Foley Main Street Seeks Artists for New Murals
Foley Main Street has entered the second phase of our Cat Alley project and we are now looking for talented artists to create three new murals. These murals will showcase different aspects of Foley's rich history and we're open to submissions for one or all of the doors. It's possible that one artist will be chosen for all three doors, or we may select a separate artist for each door. Artists must have mural experience and will be expected to send samples of their work. A sketch, painting, and/or color
Thursday, September 21, 2023Young patients mark end of cancer treatment at bell ringing ceremony at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital
MOBILE, Alabama (Sept. 21, 2023) More than a dozen pediatric patients from USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital took part in a bell-ringing ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 20, to mark the end of their cancer treatment. The day holds special meaning for many of the brave children, their parents, and caregivers, as it often marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. This year's ceremony allowed each patient an opportunity to ring a large bronze bell in the hospital's courtyard as they
Wednesday, September 20, 2023BCEDA Wins 3 Awards from the International Economic Development Council
Fairhope, AL – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has named the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance (BCEDA) an Excellence in Economic Development Award recipient among three categories in the 200,000-500,000 population size range. BCEDA received an IEDC Excellence Award for Best Special Event, Best Use of Federal Economic Development Resources, and EDO of the Year. BCEDA received the Gold Award in the Special Event category for the Novelis Procurement Event they hosted earlier
Wednesday, September 20, 2023Amber Enzor Joins EXIT Realty Landmark in Foley
Foley, AL (Grassroots Newswire) September 19, 2023 - EXIT Realty Landmark is pleased to announce that Amber Enzor has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT Realty Landmark, located at 316 South McKenzie Street, Suite 100, Foley, Alabama is a proud member of EXIT Realty Alabama's rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region.About EXIT Realty // EXIT Realty is a company founded and built on human potential. A full-service,
Wednesday, September 20, 2023Turning Trash Trouble into a Triumph
Eco CleanMarine Joins Forces with Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club for a Whirlwind Clean-Up Extravaganza! Gulf Shores, AL — September 15, 2023 — They say teamwork makes the dream work, and boy, did we prove that right! On September 15, Eco CleanMarine, in a dynamic partnership with the Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club, descended upon the Hangout Grass Parking lot in Gulf Shores for an epic trash pick-up extravaganza. The buzz began at the crack of dawn, with 22 supercharged volunteers hitting the ground running.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023Police K9s and Handlers Vie to Be Top Dog
FOLEY, AL – Foley Sports Tourism is going to the dogs and they couldn’t be more excited. The city will be one of the safest places in the nation September 24 – 29 as more than 100 police K9s and their handlers from around the country will come to compete in the 2023 United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) PD1 K9 Nationals. Competition Director, Foley Police Department Sgt. Carlos Lizarraga, said participants will be competing in obedience, hidden suspect recovery, article search, and apprehension
Monday, September 18, 2023Secretary of State Wes Allen Introduces AVID
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Secretary of State Wes Allen introduces Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID), replacement for ERIC more commonly known as the Electronic Registration Information Center. Secretary Allen believes the new system will allow Alabama to have the cleanest and most accurate voter registration list in the country. Here is a quick reference sheet outlining the features of AVID. To view today’s press conference, click here(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2WBCsDqeEs). Wes Allen is Alabama’s
Monday, September 18, 2023Columbia Southern University, Alabama Coastal Foundation Celebrate 30th Anniversaries Through Coastal Cleanup
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Columbia Southern University (CSU), who holds degree programs in the areas of environmental management and sustainability, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF), an organization that provides environmental stewardship to coastal Alabama communities, is also celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The organizations partnered in this year’s Alabama Coastal Cleanup to promote environmental health, and sustainability and preserve a natural
Thursday, September 14, 2023Oyster Harvest Opens October 2
Pursuant to Section 9-12-28, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.02, the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will open limited areas of public oyster bottoms for weekday harvest beginning on Monday, October 2, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harvesters can view their locations and the open harvest areas with Alabama’s Oyster Management Station (OMS) Oyster Grid Map. A link to the map is available at
Tuesday, September 12, 2023ADCNR Installs Invasive Carp Signs at Tennessee River Public Boat Ramps
Boaters and anglers asked to report sightings/harvests The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is expanding its awareness campaign about two species of invasive carp that pose a potential threat to the state’s native freshwater fish and habitats – bighead and silver carp. The Fisheries Section of ADCNR’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division is in the process of posting informational signs at public boat ramps along the Tennessee River in north Alabama to help
Friday, September 08, 2023Baldwin County's August 2023 Housing Report
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – This past month’s local real estate market was an even playing field for sellers and buyers. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports year-over-year increases from August 2022 to August 2023 in Average Sales Price and Days on Market for both the Traditional Residential and Resort areas of Baldwin County real estate. Housing supply continues to be low on a national scale, resulting in demand that continues to drive up sales prices. However, buyers can consider an
Thursday, September 07, 2023Mobile International Airport Celebrates Avelo Airlines' First 100 Days Connecting the Gulf Coast to Orlando
MOBILE, AL (September 7, 2023) – Mobile International Airport (BFM) proudly celebrates Avelo Airlines’ remarkable achievement, marking its 100th day of uninterrupted service between BFM and Orlando International Airport (MCO). This milestone underscores the resounding success of the partnership between Avelo Airlines and the Gulf Coast region, which has offered approximately 7,500 customers a convenient, dependable, and budget-friendly air travel option since launching the route in May, providing the
Thursday, September 07, 2023Eco Clean Marine Raises Funds for New Cleanup Equipment
Eco Clean Marine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping waterways clean and raising awareness about trash pollution, is pleased to announce that they have successfully raised funds to purchase new gloves, grabbers, and safety vests for their volunteers. This achievement was made possible through generous donations from businesses in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola, Destin, and Panama City.Eco Clean Marine, founded less than two years ago, conducts monthly trash pickup events in a
Wednesday, September 06, 2023South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Donna Watts Announces Retirement Plans, Travis Valentine Accepts COO Position
SEE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE Longtime South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Donna Watts announced her retirement plans and will be retiring at the end of next year, December 2024. Watts has been an instrumental figure in the growth of the organization since 1997. Before coming to Foley, accepting the position after Hattie Little Smith retired, she was director of the Bay Minette Area Chamber of Commerce, now the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, for 12 years. For more than 38 years working
Tuesday, September 05, 2023foosackly's To Host Hiring Event At Pensacola and Foley Locations
foosackly’s is hosting a hiring event on Saturday, September 16 from 2-5pm at its two Pensacola locations (5850 Mobile Hwy, 1690 East Nine Mile Rd) as well as its location in Foley (2420 South McKenzie St). The company is hiring for full-time and part-time positions at each of these locations. The company offers great benefits to its employees, which include opportunities for advancement, mentorship, health insurance and 401K for full-time crew members, and a free meal during every shift worked. In
Friday, September 01, 2023Baldwin County EMA Newsletter SEP 2023
Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency ► September 2023 NEWSLETTERSee past publications and subscribe to Baldwin County EMA's newsletters HERE.
Thursday, August 31, 2023North Baldwin Utilities Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Water Infrastructure Improvements Needed for Novelis Plant in Bay Minette, Alabama
Bay Minette, Ala. – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.5 million grant to North Baldwin Utilities in Bay Minette, Alabama, for water infrastructure upgrades to support the construction of the Novelis facility that will greatly benefit the local community. This EDA grant will enable a 2.5 billion-gallon elevated water storage tank to be placed in Bay Minette to serve the Novelis site and the north Baldwin County
Thursday, August 31, 202336th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup Set for September 16
Since 1987, more than 108,000 volunteers have participated in the Alabama Coastal Cleanup and removed over 875 tons of marine debris from beaches, roadways, bayous, backwater and other coastal areas. Mobile, Alabama – Are you looking for an opportunity to get outside with friends and family and do something that benefits your community and the environment? If so, you are encouraged to take part in the state’s largest single-day volunteer cleanup event, the 36th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup. The event
Wednesday, August 30, 2023Trash Turned Treasure: Eco Clean Marine's Cleanup Extravaganza at Aj's on the Bayou!
They say one person's trash is another person's treasure, and boy, did Eco CleanMarine and their crew of enthusiastic volunteers prove that point on August 26th at Aj's on the Bayou in Fort Walton! With a whopping 28 buckets of trash turned into 28 buckets of triumph, this cleanup event was nothing short of an environmental adventure. From the early morning sun's first rays to the gentle splash of the bayou's water, the scene was set for a remarkable day of camaraderie and conservation. And what a
Tuesday, August 29, 202312th Annual Chicago Street Supper Club Dinner to Return to Downtown Foley
Foley, AL – The South Baldwin Chamber is returning to downtown Foley for the 12th Annual Chicago Street Supper Club Dinner presented by The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams. This unique outdoor dinner will take place on Friday, October 20th on North Chicago Street. Cocktail hour will begin at 6:00 pm with dinner service to follow. Ticket holders will enjoy a 4-course meal prepared by chefs Matt Palamara from the Gulf Coast Culinary Institute, Lauren Stallworth with SugarLove Food Truck, Jonathan
Thursday, August 24, 2023South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce cuts a ribbon with Cooper Farm in Foley
Foley, AL - August 22, 2023 &##128205;14609 State Hwy 59 Foley AL 36535See all photos/videos on flickr The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Diplomats, and friends had a wonderful time celebrating Cooper Farm's ribbon-cutting ceremony. Cooper Farm is a local family-owned plant nursery specializing in citrus trees, fruit trees, and a wide variety of native plants tailored to Baldwin County's unique grow zone. Garden experts are on site to answer gardening questions to make sure you leave with all
Tuesday, August 22, 2023Golf FORE! Education at GlenLakes Golf Club October 6, 2023
Foley, AL – The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation is proud to partner with GlenLakes Golf Club in Foley to host the 3rd Annual Golf FORE! Education golf tournament on October 6, 2023. The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation supports 11 public and 3 private schools with a mission to enhance lives through programs and partnerships that enrich education, develop leadership, and better our community. Our goal is for all South Baldwin students to graduate and succeed. Four-player teams are available for $600 and
Monday, August 21, 2023AMEA and Its Members Kick Off 2024 Scholarship Program
Will you be graduating from high school in the spring of 2024? Do you receive your electricity from a public power utility in Alabama? Then if your answer to these questions is “yes,” you could be eligible to receive a scholarship from the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) and its Member cities/utilities. AMEA and its Members will make available 44, $2,500 scholarships (4 scholarships per Member city) in 2024. Since 1992, AMEA has awarded over $3.5 million in scholarship monies to graduating
Friday, August 18, 2023Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Portabella's
Foley, AL – August 15, 2023 &##128205;321 S. McKenzie St., Foley ALSee photos and videos on flickr The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Portabella's, an Italian restaurant in the Downtown Foley district, to celebrate the reopening with new owners, Chef Rich Lee and wife Pam McLaurin-Lee, and team.Portabella's has been serving up mouth-watering, classic Italian dishes in Foley for decades, earning a reputation as a beloved local spot for fast casual dining. Chef Rich
Thursday, August 17, 2023Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Medicinal Garden Too
Foley, AL – August 9, 2023 &##128205;3311 S. McKenzie St. Foley AL 36535 See photos & videos on flickr The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a local small business, Medicinal Garden Too, located at 2209 N McKenzie Street in Foley, Alabama. "We are here to provide products for those who prefer not to rely on pharmaceutical drugs. Our products include CBC that support the body's supply of endocannabinoids responsible for modulating stress, pain
Thursday, August 17, 2023Baldwin County Education Coalition to host ‘An Evening of Education Champions’
The Baldwin County Education Coalition is proud to host ‘An Evening of Education Champions’ on Friday, January 19th, 2024, at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope, Alabama. This event will serve to support the Baldwin Bred Future Teacher Program and the scholarships awarded. The event will feature a Silent Auction, Live Music, Food, and Refreshments!The mission of our Baldwin Proud Future Teacher Scholarship Program is to recognize high school seniors from each feeder pattern and former Baldwin County graduates
Wednesday, August 09, 2023Ribbon Cutting with Foley Brunch & Supper Club
Foley, AL – August 8, 2023 &##128205;213 N. McKenzie St. Foley AL 36535See Photo Album on flickr The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce team, diplomats, city officials, and friends had the pleasure of cutting a ribbon with Foley Brunch & Supper Club in downtown Foley. Established in 1964, Foley Brunch & Supper Club is a historic restaurant just across the street from beautiful Heritage Park in Foley, Alabama. The restaurant has been a cherished gathering spot for locals and visitors for nearly six
Monday, August 07, 2023Ribbon Cutting for Texas Roadhouse of Foley
Foley, AL – August 7, 2023 &##128205;3311 S. McKenzie St. Foley AL 36535 See photos & videos on flickr The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce along with the Foley community and surrounding areas are thrilled to welcome Texas Roadhouse to South Baldwin County! With the recent ribbon cutting ceremony taking place, locals can now enjoy delicious hand-cut steak cooked to order, fall-off-the-bone ribs, chicken specialties, country dinners, burgers, sandwiches, and so more that Texas Roadhouse has to
Saturday, August 05, 2023Ribbon Cutting for Baldwin Sales & Rental
Loxley, AL – July 28, 2023 &##128205;3825 Highway 59 S Loxley AL 36551See photos & videos on flickr All five of our Baldwin County Chambers of Commerce recently celebrated a ribbon cutting with Baldwin Sales & Rental in Loxley, Alabama. "Baldwin Sales and Rental offers sales for new and used golf carts, new enclosed trailers and utility trailers. Service, is offered to new and used golf carts. We are an Epic and Icon dealer. We also offer equipment rentals as well. Our rental fleet includes skid
Friday, August 04, 2023Ribbon Cutting for Bluewater Exteriors, LLC
Foley, AL – August 3, 2023 &##128205;9355 Hard Drive Road Foley AL 36535See Photos & Videos on flickr The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber to celebrate a ribbon cutting with the team at Bluewater Exteriors! Its new location at 9355 Hard Dr. in Foley comes after six years of servicing residents and businesses in Baldwin County. Owner Jimmy Fazekas began his career in a company founded by his father and grandfather in northern Alabama. He learned
Tuesday, August 01, 2023RibbonCutting for The Dumpster Guy of Baldwin County
Foley, AL – August 2, 2023 &##128205;1144 Fielding Park Dr. Foley AL 36535See Photo Album on flickr The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce was delighted to celebrate with The Dumpster Guy family and cut a ribbon at their new centrally located office in Foley, Alabama. A local family-owned business servicing our area since 2018, The Dumpster Guy provides roll-off dumpsters for residential and commercial projects to suit any job – big or small. The range of dumpster sizes allows you to select the
Monday, July 31, 2023Ribbon Cutting with Johnny's Lakeside RV Resort
Foley, AL – July 28, 2023 &##128205;15810 Hwy. 59 Foley AL 36535 See Photo Album on flickr The South Baldwin and Central BaldwinChambers joined in cutting a ribbon with the new owners of Johnny’s Lakeside RV Resort! "Johnny's, at one time, was one of the iconic places in Foley and we fully intend to bring it back to that status." – Robert Preston, CEO of Climb Capital Johnny’s Lakeside RV Resort is conveniently located near top tourist destinations including OWA Parks & Resorts, a 520-acre
Monday, July 24, 20233rd Annual Golf Tournament supporting ''Toys for Tots''
Hello from the Marine Corps League, The Marine Corps League is hosting its 3RD Annual Golf Tournament at Glen Lakes Golf Club. The last 2 years have been very successful, and we hope to have another great tournament. We are looking forward to working with everyone again this year. As you know the hole sponsors and the businesses that donate the fantastic door prizes make our tournament fun for all. The monies we raise assist the Marine Corps League to help Veterans in need and support our “Toys for Tots”
Monday, July 17, 2023Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Announce 2024 Dates, Seeking Artist for Poster Design
Foley, AL (July 17, 2023) – The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the dates for the 20th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. The 3-day event for 2024 is scheduled for May 2nd-4th at OWA Parks & Resort in Foley, Alabama. The event is currently seeking an artist who will be commissioned to create the artwork that will be on the t-shirt and poster for the 2024 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Criteria for consideration: Artwork must be original by artist.Artist must
Wednesday, July 12, 2023Foley Main Street Cat Alley Mural
Cat Alley – a Foley Main Street project – is beginning to take shape. A new mural has been added to Downtown Foley. The theme chosen for the seven-panel 28 by 8-foot community mural was recreation – things to do in Foley, Alabama. Hannah Legg’s concept was chosen out of twelve entries, and she did a stellar job! In the panels, you will see the rose trail, pitcher bog plants, scenes from Graham Creek, a tribute to sports tourism, trains for the train museum, and more. Also, hiding in the panels are five
Wednesday, June 21, 2023Employee Retention Credit Connection
I hope this message finds you and your business healthy in this 2023 year. In cooperation with the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, I am reaching out to assist your business to navigate the complexities of a program called the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC program is a government sponsored stimulus program that was designed to help businesses retain employees during the Covid 19 Pandemic. I am reaching out as I believe your business can also benefit from the ERC program. Since October
Tuesday, May 02, 2023ADEM Burn Ban for Baldwin County in effect May 1
The Foley Fire Department reminds you that the annual Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Burn Ban for Baldwin County goes into effect May 1 in an effort to improve air quality. Open burning of debris is prohibited until Nov. 1 with only a few exceptions (recreational, ceremonial, cooking fires and agricultural, silvicultural burns). These exceptions may also be restricted by the fire chief via a local burn ban when drought or weather conditions make it necessary.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023Winners of the 2023 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Announced
The winners of the 2023 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest are listed below. As usual, the judges had a very difficult time selecting the winning photos from among the thousands entered. The 2024 contest will be announced later this year. “The abundant diversity in Alabama’s landscape and native wildlife make it a photographer’s paradise,” said Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). “From the north Alabama mountains to the state’s Gulf Coast,
Tuesday, January 17, 20232023 US Police Canine Association National Field Trials
The Foley Police Department has been selected to host the 2023 USPCA National Police dog trials. this is an event that will bring K9s and their handlers from all over the country to the Foley community. This event will be September 24-29, 2023, and will take place at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex. On the evening of September 28th, there will be a FREE demonstration to the public featuring the K9's abilities, including a lights and sirens police vehicle procession. The FPD K9 unit is currently seeking
Monday, December 21, 2020Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Partners with OWA to Relocate Festival Grounds
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASEFoley, AL(December 21, 2020): The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce proudly announces an exciting change for the annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival future. For the first time in 16 years, the festival will now have a new home and be extended to a three-day event. As the event draws a larger crowd year after year the Chamber, City of Foley, and its partners saw a great opportunity to collaborate with OWA and relocate to their state-of-the-art property located at 100 N OWA
