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Jan 24
News Release: 1/24/2020
ADOR's Tax Tips for the 2020 Filing SeasonDepartment of Revenue Will Begin Accepting Returns on Jan. 27MONTGOMERY, Jan. 24, 2020 – Are you ready to file your income tax return? Tax Season 2020 begins on Monday, Jan. 27, and the filing deadline is April 15. The Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) has a few tips and suggestions to help you file your return safely and get your refund as quickly as possible: SecurityFILE EARLY – As soon as taxpayers receive their W-2s, 1099s and other documents, they should
Jan 21ALABAMA SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION FOR MOBILE AND BALDWIN COUNTIES
The Small Business Commission, a state panel that recommends policies and legislation benefiting small businesses operating across Alabama, will hold a listening session on Wednesday, January29th, and members of the public are invited to attend and share their ideas. The event will take place at the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL at 10 a.m. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth chairs the panel and has statutory authority for overseeing the commission and
Jan 17LEGENDS IN CONCERT PRESENTS TWO KINGS AND A QUEEN FOR THE FIRST TIME AT OWA!
Tributes to Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Tina Turnerwill wow audiences in Coastal Alabama beginning February 7 FOLEY, AL (January 17, 2020) – For the first time in history, three Legends come together for an incredible engagement to open the 2020 Legends in Concert Season at the OWA Theater. The longest-running and most-awarded show in Las Vegas, Legends in Concert, brings the King of Rock and Roll, the King of Pop and the Queen of Rock and Roll, together on one stage, opening February 7. This
Jan 16Forever Valentine's by Island Granite
February is the month of love! It’s time to celebrate Valentine’s Day and remember the importance of having someone special in our lives. To celebrate, Island Granite is looking for the longest-married couple in Baldwin County and giving away $3000 to the “Forever Valentine’s.” To participate, couples must visit the Island Granite showroom at the 20053 Richard Childress Lane in Foley with their marriage certificate on hand and register. The registration starts Jan. 20 at 9 a.m. and ends Feb. 13 at 5
Jan 16Book Signings by local author, Linda B. Spangrud, Foley Resident
SMALL TOWN IOWA GIRL HAS HER DREAM COME TRUE Putting Her Passion on the Pages Linda B. Spangrud, a Foley Resident and an Iowa small-town native, has written over 1,000 grant applications. She has published professional education articles and has written an article for “Our Iowa” magazine about growing up in a small town in Iowa and the influence her mom and her mom’s friends had on her life. She spent her career as a teacher, principal, and school district administrator in Illinois (Belvidere,
Jan 14Great economic opportunities in Coastal Alabama • You're invited to Native Edge Institute coming to Alabama for the FIRST TIME!
On behalf of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, I would like to personally invite you to join us for an exciting day to learn about how to work with the Poarch Creek Enterprises, learn how to leverage your business certifications, access to capital and attend a first of a kind bus tour of the community to learn about the many exciting economic development ventures and learn about the many procurement opportunities within the community. This first-of-its-kind event will be
Jan 13Forever Wild Board Meets in Montgomery on February 6
Press ReleaseJanuary 10, 2020Contact: State Lands Division, (334) 242-3484 Forever Wild Board Meets in Montgomery on February 6The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will hold its first quarterly meeting of 2020 on Thursday, February 6, at the Richard Beard Building, Agriculture and Industries Auditorium, 1445 Federal Dr., in Montgomery, Alabama. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.At this meeting, updates on Forever Wild program activities and tract assessments will be presented.
Jan 13Alabama Gulf Of Mexico Energy Security Act Program (GOMESA) Request For Project Suggestions
Press ReleaseJanuary 13, 2020Contact: State Lands Division, 334-242-3484 Alabama Gulf Of Mexico Energy Security Act Program (GOMESA) Request For Project Suggestions The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), State Lands Division (SLD), Coastal Section is accepting project suggestions to be funded through the Alabama Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act Program. The Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) was enacted by Congress in 2006 and significantly enhances Outer
Jan 10Google Seminar Announcement
Google Seminar Announcement For Release On December 28, 2019 Contact: Yolanda Johnson, ASBDC, 205.613.0001Yolanda.johnson@ua.edu From the office of the Alabama SBDC The Alabama SBDC, Baldwin County Chamber Coalition, Baldwin Realtors and United Bank will host a free workshop on digital skills using resources from Grow with Google. These organizations are partnering with Grow with Google to help our community learn digital skills, with a workshop at Baldwin Realtors Conference Room in
Jan 10TAXPAYER WORKSHOP • 2020 DATES (4)
Baldwin County Sales & Use Tax/License Inspection DepartmentTaxpayer Workshop Dates in 2020 March 10th • June 9th • September 15th • December 8th The Baldwin County Sales & Use Tax/License Inspection Department holds a quarterly taxpayer workshop for new and existing businesses. There is no fee to attend, and advanced registration is not required. Some of the items that will be discussed at each workshop are: • What types of businesses are subject to State of Alabama/Baldwin County Business
Jan 09Special Waterfowl Hunting Day on February 8
Press ReleaseJanuary 8, 2020Contact: Seth Maddox, Seth.Maddox@dcnr.alabama.gov or 334-242-3469 Special Waterfowl Hunting Day on February 8 The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) has designated Saturday, February 8, 2020, as the second of the 2019-20 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. The first of the two special waterfowl hunting days took place November 23, 2019. On February 8, youth under age 16 who are
Jan 08Attorney Reed Morgan Coleman Named Shareholder
For Immediate ReleaseMontgomery, AlJanuary 8, 2020 Attorney Reed Morgan Coleman Named Shareholder Hill Hill Carter is pleased to announce that Reed Morgan Coleman has been named a shareholder of the firm. Reed practices in the firm’s Fairhope office, where she focuses on insurance defense and coverage. She frequently handles casualty, commercial, and auto claims, with a particular emphasis on first-party claims and bad faith allegations. Additionally, Reed defends municipalities, corporations, and small
Jan 07FLORA-BAMA HOSTING JOB FAIR AND HIRING FOR 200+ POSITIONS
Tuesday, January 14th and Saturday, January 25th from 11am – 4pm, Flora-Bama will be hosting a job fair seeking to hire more than 200 positions across their five businesses: Flora-Bama, Flora-Bama Liquor & Lotto, Flora-Bama Yacht Club, Flora-Bama Ole River Grill, and Flora-Bama Marina & Watersports. Managers from each business and department will be on site doing open interviews and fulfilling jobs within the week! Training will start immediately after hiring to get a jump-start on the 2020 season.
Jan 06New Dinner Show, Comedy Fest Coming Soon to OWA
Get ready for a night of laughs and a delicious dinner show in 2020 (Foley, Alabama) — If you’re looking to shake up your winter nights, OWA’s entertainment options have you covered. Two exciting, limited-run shows are making headlines this January and February. The 3rd annual Gulf Coast Comedy Fest makes its return to OWA for the second year in a row, as well as the exciting addition of Brandon Styles’ Trip Down Memory Lane Dinner Show. You know his Variety and Magic Shows, but now Brandon Styles has a
Nov 20Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore, P.C. Announces 2020 Rebrand to Avizo Group
The new brand, which will be effective January 1, 2020, elevates the company’s focus on personalized consulting and advisory services and includes a new logo, positioning, and website. Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore P.C. (hb&k), one of the Gulf Coast's leading CPA and business consulting firms, has announced they will be rebranding to Avizo Group. The comprehensive rebrand shifts the focus of services within the firm from tax and accounting compliance to a concentration of advisory and strategic
Nov 06THE TRI-CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FIRST COMPETITIVE GRANT CYCLE FOR THE FOLEY, GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH AREA
THE TRI-CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FIRST COMPETITIVE GRANT CYCLE FOR THE FOLEY, GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH AREA. Gulf Shores, Ala. October 24, 2019 --- The Tri-City Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of South Alabama, will open its first competitive grant cycle on November 1, 2019. There will be an information session for eligible organizations interested in applying for a grant held at Frederic's at Coastal Alabama Community College (3301
Nov 06CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH LEGENDS IN CONCERT’S HOLIDAY SHOW AT OWA THEATER
Holiday Performances Nov. 19 through Dec. 31, 2019 - Featuring Tributes to Tony Bennett, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, Blues Brothers and George Michael FOLEY, ALABAMA, Nov. 5, 2019 – Las Vegas’ longest-running and most-awarded tribute show, has a lot to celebrate this holiday season, as they launch their first Holiday show at its newest theater in Foley, Alabama. Legends in Concert opened its doors at OWA in June to be met with excitement and enthusiastic crowds at its shows 6 nights a week. As the fall
Oct 31South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Invites Chamber and Community Members to Cruise Along the Danube River
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Invites Chamber and Community Members to Cruise Along the Danube River The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce has announced today that it will be offering an exclusively Amazing Danube River Cruise on October 20, 2020, and is inviting chamber members, and family and friends of chamber members to join them on this once in a lifetime experience. Miles and miles of stunning scenery, the Danube River is the setting for this breathtaking journey. Enjoy a ten-day journey along
Oct 18South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce hires Education Specialist to the Gateway Initiative Team
Foley, AL The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce and introduce the newest addition to the Gateway Initiative Team, Terri Onderdonk. Terri brings a unique dynamic to the group with twenty years of business and marketing experience, as well as six years in the classroom as a “Highly Qualified Teacher.” Her education began with Communications at the University of South Alabama, with corporate training along the way and more recently added Education, BS, also at the University of South
Oct 18AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Southern Alabama
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Southern Alabama! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout your area in December 2019. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn
Oct 16Columbia Southern University Recognized for Exemplary Course Design
Columbia Southern University Recognized for Exemplary Course Design Orange Beach University Receives National Award for Third Consecutive Year ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, Blackboard, Inc., a leader in virtual learning environments and course management systems, presented Columbia Southern University instructional designers Jackie Pica and Cheryl Kula and faculty members/course writers John Willey, Ph.D., and Freda Braddock, Ed.D., each with a Blackboard Exemplary
Sep 26Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen OWA is Now Hiring
Highly anticipated Southern-style restaurant to begin hiring September 30 (Foley, Alabama) – Join the team at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, whether you prefer whipping up scrumptious delights or dishing out a little flavor of southern hospitality. This highly anticipated restaurant will be the newest addition to OWA’s 520-acre resort destination in Foley, Alabama. Slated to open November 2019, recruitment for more than 200 new positions is beginning now online; two major Job Fairs are also set for
Sep 12Fall Festival Comes to OWA Starting Sept. 21
Family-friendly festival, Tribal exhibits, corn mazes opening soon (Foley, Alabama) – The go-to spot all things fall activities, from friendly ghost to scary ghouls, has just grown again! OWA is welcoming an inaugural Fall Festival with a kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. The all new Fall Festival—an outdoor, multi-weekend event—will expand the lineup of seasonal fan favorites, which also includes OWA’s signature haunted house, Town of Terror, and the amusement park’s family-friendly Park After
Sep 11CHANCELLOR ANNOUNCES DR. CRAIG POUNCEY AS PRESIDENT OF COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MONTGOMERY – At the Alabama Community College System board of trustees meeting on Wednesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the selection of Dr. Craig Pouncey as president of Coastal Alabama Community College. Pouncey’s appointment was unanimously approved by the board of trustees. A career educator and administrator, Pouncey has more than 38 years of classroom and leadership experience in Alabama at the state and local levels. Pouncey currently serves as the Superintendent of Jefferson County Schools,
Sep 03Female Athletes Descend on Foley
FOLEY, AL – Foley Sports Tourism (FST) has had the pleasure of hosting a number of female athletes across a range of sports, but this weekend will likely bring a record number of girls to the city. The Bounders Beach Bash gymnastics meet and the Publix SuperCup Girls Weekend Soccer tournament will welcome hundreds of girls from around the country to Foley for competition, September 7-8. The Beach Bash is an established meet that has been running for the past nine years. Foley has served as host of the
Sep 01Foley Main Street names new Executive Director
Darrelyn Dunmore returns to her passion - economic and community development - as the executive director of Foley Main Street, a partner of Main Street Alabama. Main Street Alabama's approach inspires people young and old not only to give back to their community but also to come back to their hometowns: to live, to become entrepreneurs, to breathe new life into our downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts, and most importantly to remember what is old can be new and thriving again. Main Street Alabama
Aug 21OWA Hosts 2nd annual Community Safety Day
Free event in Downtown OWA, discounts for The Park this weekend (Foley, Alabama) — Climb a fire truck, meet Smokey Bear, and join us as we show appreciation for our brave first responders. From a three-day discount to The Park at OWA, to an epic event this Saturday featuring more than 20 live safety demonstrations—OWA will be bustling with things to do this weekend, Aug. 23-25, 2019. The weekend will kick off on Friday, Aug. 23 with First Responders Appreciation Weekend in the amusement park. All
Aug 20Foley Set to Host Prestigious Pickleball Tournament
NEWS RELEASE (DOCUMENT) FOLEY, AL – Pickleball is a sport that comes with a number of stereotypes - “it’s for the older set, “it’s a recreational thing” or “people don’t take it seriously.” In reality, pickleball has grown leaps and bounds since starting in 1965 outside Seattle. The sport has become an activity all ages can enjoy with serious competitions taking place around the globe. And so far, Foley has experienced the pickleball explosion. After hosting local tournaments for the past two
Aug 14Gruenloh, Hardy & Associates Formed as Two Local CPA Firms Merge at the End of August
News Release ROBERTSDALE, Ala., – Gruenloh & Associates, P.C., established in the Central Baldwin area almost 30 years ago, is proud to announce their forthcoming merger with local firm Hardy Brock Consulting by the end of August. The newly named full service accounting firm, Gruenloh, Hardy and Associates(GHA), will be located in the Gruenloh building on Highway 59 South occupying much of the lower and upper floors. “I am excited to announce this merger of two well-established accounting firms. We are
Aug 12Community Senior Life Appoints Robin Sweet Executive Director of Live Oak Village
Foley, AL – August 12, 2019 – Community Senior Life is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Sweet as Executive Director of Live Oak Village. In this capacity, Robin will manage all business operations and oversee staff development. As an Administrator, Robin will focus on total compliance with federal, state, and local policies and procedures that govern long-term care facilities to assure that each resident receives the necessary nursing, medical, and psychosocial services to attain and maintain
Aug 06CCAA 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
Jul 24BRYANT BANK WELCOMES NEW BALDWIN COUNTY MORTGAGE LENDER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2019 FOR MORE INFORMATION Kelsey Rush, VP, Marketing Director 205-464-4627 BRYANT BANK WELCOMES NEW BALDWIN COUNTY MORTGAGE LENDER ORANGE BEACH, ALA. - Bryant Bank has announced the hiring of Lynn Ferrie as a new mortgage lender for the bank. He will provide mortgage lending and refinance services to the Orange Beach and Foley communities. “It is with excitement that Bryant Bank has hired an additional mortgage lender to serve the Baldwin County
Jun 25Showdown Shapes Season and Players
FOLEY, AL – The wait is almost over, and in a few short months, football will be back for a new season. Those looking for a preview of the 2019 high school football season should look no further than the fourth annual “Foley Showdown” taking place at Foley Sports Tourism (FST) June 27 – 28. The Foley Showdown is a seven on seven football tournament that also offers offensive and defensive line competitions. Foley High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Tad Niblett, is the
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Jun 17Baldwin Realtors selected as Inman Innovator finalist
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – Baldwin Realtors was recently selected as a finalist for the 2019 Inman Innovator Awards in the Most Innovative MLS, Association or Industry Organization category. Inman Innovator finalists are highlighted as the real estate industry’s most forward-thinking and groundbreaking members as indicated by their progress and accomplishments. Baldwin Realtors was selected largely based on the major milestone it reached in 2018, when it became the first Realtor Association in the
May 16OWA Kicks Off summer with Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
OWA Kicks Off Summer with Memorial Day Weekend CelebrationReturn of GLOWA, free fireworks show, inaugural Cornhole Classic (Foley, Alabama) — Summer has officially arrived at OWA! This Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of summer at the Gulf Coast’s largest entertainment destination. From fireworks to DJ parties, May 24-27 will be jam packed with fun things for the entire family. The weekend kicks off on Friday, May 24 with the premiere of GLOWA. Back by popular demand, GLOWA returns to light up the
May 15Women in sports: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission receives major sports industry honors
Sports Events & Tourism Association announced industry award winners at annual symposiumGULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – On May 10, 2019, the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC), now rebranded as the Sports Events & Tourism Association (Sports ETA), presented industry awards for outstanding individual and organization work at its 27th annual NASC Symposium in Knoxville, TN. The Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission was well-represented bringing home two major sports industry honors
