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Friday, April 09, 2021News Release: 4/9/2021
Great Red Snapper Count May Have Little Impact on 2021 Season By DAVID RAINER Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Last week’s meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council (Gulf Council) Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) yielded mixed results for red snapper anglers. The SSC voted to partially incorporate the Great Red Snapper Count, which estimated the red snapper population in the Gulf is three times higher than previous estimates, into the Gulf Council
Thursday, April 08, 2021TEE TIME for AUTISM Golf Tournament Fundraiser
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Wednesday, April 07, 2021Governor Ivey Issues New Safer Apart Order
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued her twenty-sixth supplemental emergency proclamation transitioning the state from an amended Safer at Home Order to a new Safer Apart Order, the third phase of COVID-19 pandemic health orders. Masks will no longer be mandated statewide, but individuals are strongly encouraged to wear a mask or other facial covering when in public and in close contact with other people. This order goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021 and extends until 5 p.m.
Monday, April 05, 2021Alabama SBDC April 2021 FREE Training
The Alabama SBDC continues to provide our small businesses FREE training on the skills needed to THRIVE in ’21! Click here for full calendar of webinars! Upcoming FREE Webinars in April !+ LISC Quarterly “Growing your Business with Webinars” is April 20th with Pamela Starr. Registration and more information at: https://asbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/8778 Businesses that want to sell their product or service to the government, our Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides no-cost one
Monday, April 05, 2021JOB FAIR by A & R Hospitality, April 15, 2021
A&R Hospitality will be hosting a job fair in Gulf Shores at the Activity Center on Clubhouse Drive!April 15th – 9 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday, March 30, 2021News Release: ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Drive-through COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held on the Poarch Creek Indian Reservation Wednesday, March 31, and Thursday, April 1 In partnership with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) and the Southwestern District of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held March 31 and April 1 at the PCI Reservation between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Vaccinations will be provided to anyone in the qualifying groups, regardless of whether they are members of
Monday, March 29, 2021The Foley Butterfly helps kick off Downtown Foley Spring Event
The Foley Butterfly helps kick off Downtown Foley Spring Event Through the month of April, get your picture taken with the “Foley Butterfly” and when you share it on social media simply add #foleybutterfly, and be entered into a drawing for gift cards valued at $250.00 from downtown businesses. “We want to thank everyone who visits Downtown Foley and who supports our local businesses,” said Shannon Tierney, Chairman of the Foley Main Street Promotions Committee. “Come down and try on your wings!" Foley
Friday, March 26, 2021News Release: 3/26/2021 BryantBank
LOBBIES ARE NOW FULLY OPEN!Bryant Bank lobbies are now open! While we still encourage the use of our drive-thru lanes for your banking needs, we are excited to safely visit with customers in person once again. As always, we are committed to putting care into action for our customers and will continue to work with you during this time. As we open our lobby doors, please be mindful of the following:All customers will be required to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing.Each office has a capacity
Friday, March 26, 2021News Release: 3/26/2021 Waterfront Rescue Mission
Waterfront is expanding! Meet Waterfront’s newest leaders! Clay Romano has been named the seventh President of Waterfront Rescue Mission. Clay comes to Waterfront from Baptist Health Care, where he most recently served as Property Management Director for the organization, as well as the administrative representative for their Support Services division. His responsibilities included property and facilities oversight for three acute care hospitals, four medical parks, the Baptist Medical Towers, and the
Friday, March 26, 2021Vaccine Appointment Call Center Open Today (3/29/21)
Vaccine Appointment Call Center Open Today (3/26/21) and Monday (3/29/21) In order to ease the scheduling process for those with limited internet access or those having trouble completing the online form, Infirmary Health’s Vaccine Appointment Call Center is open today and Monday, March 29, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Community Members can call 251-341-2819 to schedule appointments for the week of 3/29 in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Eligible community members include groups 1a, 1b and 1c: Ages
Thursday, March 25, 2021AMEA and its Members announce 2021 scholarship winners
March, 2021 Forty (40) high school seniors will enroll in a four-year college/university, community college, and/or vocational school in Alabama this year with help from the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) and its 11 Members through the 2021 AMEA Scholarship Program. Each of the 40 scholarship recipients will receive a $2,500 scholarship for a total of $100,000 awarded in this year’s program. AMEA received 178 scholarship applications in the 2021 program. Since 1992, AMEA and its Members
Thursday, March 25, 2021BCPSS Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year
Baldwin County Public School announces Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year! Each school in Baldwin County chooses a Teacher of the Year and from those winners, a District winner is chosen from the elementary division and secondary division to represent Baldwin County Public Schools. Both have also been submitted for consideration for the Alabama Teacher of the Year. Please join us in congratulating these educators on being selected:Elementary Teacher of the Year Lisa HoodLisa Hood serves as a
Wednesday, March 24, 2021Century 21 Meyer Real Estate
CENTURY 21 Meyer Real Estate Team Receives Coveted 2020 President's Team Award for Commitment to Quality Service and ProductivityGulf Shores, Ala. (Grassroots Newswire) March 23, 2021 - James Williams, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Meyer Real Estate is pleased to announce that in recognition of their outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service, Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently honored the The Pete Vakakes Team with the CENTURY 21(r) 2020 President's Team Award.The annual award is bestowed
Wednesday, March 24, 2021SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
NEWS RELEASE PRESS OFFICERelease Date: March 24, 2021Release Number: 21-24Contact:Press_Office@sba.gov www.sba.gov/newsFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram SBA to Increase Lending Limit forCOVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster LoansWASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the
Wednesday, March 24, 2021FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-related Deaths
FEMA AdvisoryFEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-related Deaths In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized today, and FEMA is now moving rapidly to implement this funeral assistance program nationwide.To be eligible for COVID-19 funeral assistance, the policy states:The applicant
Tuesday, March 23, 2021Baldwin County is launching the U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program
BALDWIN COUNTY, AL, March 18, 2021 - Baldwin County is launching the U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide emergency rental assistance to Alabamians residing in Baldwin County who are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability due to the COVID- 19 pandemic. The program is funded through the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 133). This relief package includes $25 billion for emergency rental assistance, of which
Monday, March 22, 2021OWA Celebrates Spring with A Very Madd Tea Party
OWA says hello to Spring with some friendly faces at A Very Madd Tea Party. (Foley, AL) – Debuting at OWA during their Spring Fling event is A Very Madd Tea Party on the OWA Island. This unbelievable teatime experience will spotlight a family-friendly live show with an outrageous cast of characters straight out of Wonderland. With a selection of snacks and teas from The Spice & Tea Exchange, this hour-long interactive teatime experience will feature a live song and dance performance from a very Madd
Thursday, March 18, 2021News Release: 3/18/2021
BALDWIN COUNTY COMMISSION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: March 18, 2021 Wayne Dyess, County Administrator (251) 580-2550 wayne.dyess@baldwincountyal.gov PUBLIC NOTICE Baldwin County Commission Special Meeting Thursday, March 25, 2021 2:00 p.m. Baldwin County Fairhope Satellite Courthouse County Commission Chambers – 2nd Floor 1100 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, Alabama 36532 Purpose for Special Meeting: [1] Consider and/or approve the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Guidelines for Baldwin
Thursday, March 18, 2021ALDOR Issues Guidance on Income Tax Filing Deadlines
ALDOR Issues Guidance on Income Tax Filing Deadlines MONTGOMERY, March 18, 2021 – On March 17, the Treasury Department and the IRS issued IR-2021-59, which provides for an automatic extension of the filing and payment date for individual 2020 income tax returns from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS release specifically stated that the relief does not apply to estimated tax payments that are due on and still must be paid by April 15, 2021. Alabama provides for an automatic
Tuesday, March 16, 2021Brandon Styles Continues to Amaze Coastal Alabama
Brandon Styles announces his lineup at OWA for the 2021 season. (Foley, AL) – Brandon Styles welcomes back his beloved Magic Show and Variety Show to Brandon Styles Live in Downtown OWA. These two shows have been fan-favorites in season’s past, and Brandon Styles continues to wow the guests with his extraordinary magic and impeccable impersonations. Prepare to be dazzled with the return of the Brandon Styles Magic Show featuring new sets of tricks. Brandon Styles combines big magic, little magic,
Tuesday, March 16, 2021Local and Company announce Trione Wine Dinner Pairing Event
Trione Wine Dinner Pairing Presented by Reid Harper of Trione Vineyards and Winery and Kathy Kellett of M&J Wines Thursday, March 18, 6:30 p.m.Limited Reservations - Call us! 251-201-1000
Tuesday, March 16, 2021Coastal Conversations featuring Chuck Marohn – Strong Towns 101
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 – 6:30PMVia ZOOM & Facebook LIVE Join us Tuesday, March 23rd at 6:30pm to hear from Charles “Chuck” Marohn, Founder and President of Strong Towns. With a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a master’s in urban and Regional Planning from the University of Minnesota, Marohn started out working as an engineer until he noticed the answer to “why are we doing this” was always “because that’s how we do things”. Marohn’s program will highlight the grassroots efforts that can be
Friday, March 12, 2021News Release: 3/12/2021 from Governor Kay Ivey
COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility to be Expanded in Alabama to Include People Age 55 and Older, People with High-Risk Medical Conditions, Additional Critical Workers and People with Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesSEE PRESS RELEASE MARCH 12, 2021 PRESS RELEASES MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Friday that starting March 22, ADPH will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include people age 55 and older, people with
Thursday, March 04, 2021Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Announces Special Shapes
Foley, AL (March 4, 2021): The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes two special shape balloons to the 17th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Keep your eyes on the skyline over OWA on May 7th and 8th for a rare and unique sight. You may just see Laska the Unicorn or Sunny Boy gracing the festival grounds! Special-shaped balloons are always the stars of the show at ballooning events. Both special shapes this year are flown by repeat pilots of the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon
Thursday, February 25, 2021CSU Offers to Help High School Students with Financial Aid Forms
For Immediate Release Columbia Southern University Financial Aid Team Assists High School Seniors with FAFSAUniversity Initiatives Coincide with Financial Aid Awareness Month ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — Columbia Southern University’s (CSU) Office of Financial Aid has launched an initiative to help local high schools and seniors fill out financial aid documents, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). CSU’s efforts coincide with Financial Aid Awareness Month, which is held in
Thursday, January 28, 2021OWA Welcomes New Moonshine Distillery to its Downtown District
Murder Creek Distillery set to open in Spring 2021. (Foley, Alabama) – OWA is thrilled to announce that Murder Creek Distillery will be joining its downtown district in Spring 2021. This new and noteworthy moonshine distillery brings its own flavor to the southern streetscapes of Downtown OWA and is ready to make its mark on this ever-growing entertainment destination. After opening its first location 2 years ago in Riverview, Alabama, Murder Creek Distillery has decided to expand its audience and head
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021Baldwin County's 2020 Year-Over-Year Housing Report
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – There’s no denying it – real estate was a profitable industry for Baldwin County in 2020. Even amidst a global pandemic and a low-inventory market, Baldwin County still managed to top 2019’s sales volume, sales price and total properties sold. Properties also spent less time on the market than the year prior. Baldwin REALTORS®Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports the total amount of residential new listings with effective dates in 2020 was 12,720 properties, compared to 13,063 in
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Monday, January 11, 2021New Year Brings Big Changes for the South Baldwin Chamber and Foundation
(Foley, AL) – January is always a time of new beginnings and January 2021 is no exception. The South Baldwin Chamber has exciting news to share; we have two new employees joining our team, an upward move for one of our long-time team members, and a departure to announce.Gale Croft, Vice President of the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation, has accepted a new position with Big Brother Big Sisters as a Match Specialist. Gale has served at the helm of the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation for almost six years. Two
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
Friday, December 04, 2020CCAA-BCA Partnership Names Alabama Small Business and Emerging Business Award Winners
Dec. 4, 2020CCAA-BCA Partnership Names Alabama Small Business and Emerging Business Award Winners MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Dec. 4, 2020) – The Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama and the Business Council of Alabama today announced the twelve “Alabama Small Business of the Year” and “Emerging Small Business of the Year” award winners during the CCAA-BCA annual meeting here. Winners were awarded at three levels, Gold Award, Silver Award and Bronze Award in four different categories, Emerging, 1-10
Tuesday, September 01, 2020Shelby Announces $10.1 Million for Improvements to Airports in Alabama
Sep 01 2020Shelby Announces $10.1 Million for Improvements to Airports in AlabamaWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced that four airports across the state of Alabama will receive a total of $10,109,066 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for improvements to airport infrastructure. The grant funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), has been made available through annual appropriations measures, as well as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Tuesday, August 11, 2020CCAA Names 8 Local Chamber Professionals as Accredited Alabama Chamber Executives
CCAA Names 8 Local Chamber Professionals as Accredited Alabama Chamber ExecutivesMONTGOMERY, AL – The Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) announced today that eight Alabama chamber professionals have received the Accredited Alabama Chamber Executive distinction (AACE).Those receiving the AACE were: Donny Jones, The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama; Kirk Mancer, The Shelby County Chamber; Dean Mitchell, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce; Jim Page, The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama; Rick
Thursday, June 18, 2020South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Announces Largest Building Program In The Hospital’s History
June 18, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Announces Largest Building Program In The Hospital’s History $170 Million Expansion and Renovation to Advance Medical Care for the Region FOLEY, Ala. (June 18, 2020) – South Baldwin Regional Medical Center has announced a $170 million dollar major expansion and renovation to advance medical services for the growing population of Baldwin County and greater coastal Alabama. Patients will experience a facility designed to provide
Tuesday, August 06, 2019CCAA Names Local Chambers as Accredited Alabama Chambers of Commerce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 2, 2019 CCAA Names Local Chambers as Accredited Alabama Chambers of Commerce MONTGOMERY, AL – The Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) announced today that two local chambers of commerce have received the Accredited Alabama Chamber of Commerce distinction (AACC). The chambers of commerce receiving the AACC were Chilton County Chamber of Commerce and South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made at the CCAA’s summer convention in Gulf
