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Saturday, July 24, 2021SBCF Kicks Off A+ 100/100 Campaign
The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation Board of Directors announces the kick-off of the annual A+ 100/100 Campaign this summer to raise funds for the 2021-2022 school year. With your support, the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation (SBCF) hopes to meet, even surpass fundraising goals from the previous year. Will you be 1 of our 100? All contributions benefit the foundation which supports both teachers and students from thirteen area schools. Here is the A+ 100/100 Fundraiser's Who, What, When, Where, Why,
Friday, July 23, 2021Charity Boot Drive - Lillian Volunteer Fire Department
The Lillian Volunteer Firefighters will be hitting the streets again for our 2021 annual ‘Boot Drive’, however, this year we will be supporting our neighboring Elberta Firefighters in their time of loss. We will be out in full strength with our boots in hand collecting donations for the family of Elberta Volunteer Fire Departments Asst. Chief Josh Hines who lost his battle with kidney disease this past week. Asst. Chief Hines selflessly served the Elberta community as well as our own for 15 years and we are
Thursday, July 22, 2021New Wake Park Opens at OWA Welcoming First-Timers and Hobbyists Alike
Share the Stoke with Gravity Island Watersports’ Beginner-Friendly Get Up Guarantee (Foley, AL) – Ready to welcome you for your next outdoor adventure are two water attractions from Gravity Island Watersports. Located on a 14-acre lake in OWA’s Downtown entertainment district, the brand-new Wake Park is making a huge splash as the next development in watersports. Designed by Pat Panakos and the Wake Park Project, this Wake Park is the first of its kind in Coastal Alabama. The UNIT ParkTech features
Thursday, July 22, 2021Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Opens August 2
Press Release July 22, 2021 Contact: Billy Pope, (334) 242-3152 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Opens August 2 The 2022 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries on Monday, August 2, 2021. This year’s contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline to enter is October 31, 2021. The 2022 photo contest will focus on traditional photography techniques and the use of
Wednesday, July 21, 2021SOUTHERN CANCER CENTER WELCOMES DR. BRITTANY CASE
Daphne, AL (July 21, 2021) - Southern Cancer Center is pleased to welcome medical oncologist, Dr. Brittany H. Case, to our practice beginning August 1, 2021. Dr. Case will see patients at our clinics on both sides of Mobile Bay, making her the only female medical oncologist available in Baldwin County.An Alabama native, Dr. Case stayed close to home for her collegiate education and extensive medical training, receiving her degrees from universities within the state. She obtained her undergraduate degree
Thursday, July 15, 2021Key Messages from IRS July 13 | INDUSTRY
Important News* Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021 (Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 12-Jul-2021)*2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Frequently Asked QuestionsChild Tax Credit Non-filer Sign-up ToolChild Tax Credit Update PortalCheck if you may be eligible for the advance child tax credit payments 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments: Resources and Guidance Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 13-Jul-2021E-Posters:Publication 5534-A, 2021 Advance Child Tax
Wednesday, July 14, 2021Alabama Department of Transportation Informational Meeting Regarding Mobile River Bridge and Bayway
PUBLIC NOTICE Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATIONAL MEETING REGARDING MOBILE RIVER BRIDGE AND BAYWAY PROJECT The Alabama Department of Transportation will provide an update on the Mobile River I-10 Bridge and Bayway project to the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization and Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization jointly at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Five Rivers Delta Center at 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort,
Tuesday, July 13, 2021OWA Brings a 2021 Live Concert Series to Coastal Alabama
Head to OWA Island for free musical performances on July 17, 24 & 31. (Foley, AL) – OWA continues to keep the good times rolling this summer with an all new Summer Live Concert Series throughout the month of July. Saturdays beginning July 17th, the free live concerts begin at 5:30 PM on the OWA Island Amphitheater located in the center of all the fun. Grab a drink to go from one of the many restaurants and bars in Downtown OWA, then enjoy an evening of electric performances. From high-energy country
Tuesday, July 13, 2021JOB FAIR by Southern Cancer Center
See our Facebook event information here! Are you looking for a career with growth opportunities in a supportive, family environment caring for the BEST patients in the world?? Then here’s your chance to join our team! On Tuesday, July 27, Southern Cancer Center is hosting a Job Fair from 4:30pm-7:00pm at our Daphne office. The address is 29653 Anchor Cross Blvd, Daphne, AL 36526. Open positions at our Mobile and Baldwin County clinics include: registered nurses, billing, pharmacy, administration, lab
Friday, July 09, 2021Forever Wild Board Meets in Montgomery on August 5
Press ReleaseJuly 9, 2021 Contact: State Lands Division, (334) 242-3484Forever Wild Board Meets in Montgomery on August 5 The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will hold its third quarterly meeting of 2021 on Thursday, August 5 at the State of Alabama Agriculture and Industries Auditorium in the Richard Beard Building at 1445 Federal Drive in Montgomery, Alabama. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. At this meeting, updates on Forever Wild program activities and tract
Friday, July 09, 2021Baldwin County's June 2021 Housing Report
ROBERTSDALE, Ala.– With home sale prices continuing to rise, the Baldwin County real estate industry is seeing a major boost in total monthly sales amount. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports a year-over-year increase in the total sales volume of June 2021 for both Resort and Traditional Residential areas, as well as a drastic increase in Average Sales Price for the Resort market. June’s average sales price for the Resort area increased to $607,142, compared to $426,174 in June 2020.
Friday, July 09, 2021State Parks Photo Contest
Calling all Photo Bugs - Check out the America's State Parks Photo Contest. This is a great way to showcase the Alabama State Parks to the rest of the country. The photo contest started in 2017, and due to its popularity has been running every year. The goal is to connect with communities across the country to share our collective stories and love for state parks. Every year thousands of photo entries are submitted during a two-month period and shared to encourage people to get outside, stay active, and
Thursday, July 08, 2021July 7, 2021 • Shellfish Growing Waters Closed – Baldwin / Mobile Counties
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Byron Webb Office: 251-433-2428, Cell 251-331-3447 The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has closed shellfish growing waters in Baldwin and Mobile counties, this includes Grand Bay. The order by State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, closed harvesting as of 10:30 a.m. on July 7. The order is issued as a result of possible bacteriological contamination of the oyster beds due to recent rainfall. ADPH will continue to monitor bay waters and shellfish. Harvesting can
Wednesday, July 07, 2021Columbia Southern University Receives Community Engagement Award
Columbia Southern University Receives Community Engagement Award Blackboard Inc. Recognizes Orange Beach University with Catalyst Award ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Blackboard Inc., a leader in virtual learning environments and course management systems, recently named Columbia Southern University as one of six international recipients of its Catalyst Award for community engagement. This is the university's fifth Blackboard award. The Blackboard Community Engagement Award recognizes those
Tuesday, July 06, 2021County Road Bridge Repair Grant - Road Closures for Project
BALDWIN COUNTY, AL, July 6, 2021 – The Baldwin County Commission Highway Department has been awarded an Accelerated Innovation Development (AID) Grant in the amount of $1 million from the Federal Highway Administration. The grant funding will be used to repair the County Road 65 bridge in Baldwin County which has been showing accelerated signs of structural wear of the girders which provide support to the bridge. The grant requires accelerated and innovative construction techniques. The girders used to
Thursday, July 01, 2021Mobile Downtown Airport awarded $4.8 million federal grant
MOBILE, Ala. (June 30, 2021) – The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) will receive a $4.8 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to rehabilitate an apron at the Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM). On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) announced eight airports in Alabama, including the Mobile Downtown Airport, will receive funding for various airport improvements. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). “We especially want to express our gratitude to
Wednesday, June 30, 2021Pirates Cove to Host 15th Annual Autism FUNraiser
Elberta, AL –High Hopes 4 Autism, a nonprofit organization operating in Elberta, AL, invites the community to participate in the 15th Annual Pirates Cove Autism FUNraiser. The three-day event will be July 23-25, 2021 at Pirates Cove in Josephine, AL. The highlight of the weekend is the drawdown to win a 2021 Jeep Wrangler on Saturday (Hydroblue) and Sunday (Jazzberry), starting around noon. Tickets are $100, only 600 tickets per raffle. For the first time ever, the event will host an Art Market with
Monday, June 28, 2021South Alabama Land Trust Welcomes New Team Member
South Alabama Land Trust is pleased to welcome Katherine Kuhn as the Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator. In this new position, Kuhn will actively recruit volunteers for land restoration work, floating cleanups, events, office help, and general maintenance. She will also plan and implement activities such as nature walks, guided paddles, lunch and learns, and other environmental education programs. In addition, Kuhn will seek out opportunities and represent SALT at community events. Kuhn lived in multiple
Monday, June 28, 2021Bald Eagle Bash raises almost $80,000 for SALT
2021 Bald Eagle Bash Raises Record Amount for South Alabama Land Trust Back from the cancellations of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 11th annual Bald Eagle Bash, a benefit for South Alabama Land Trust, netted nearly $80,000, thanks to the generosity of longtime and many new supporters. Co-chairs Chesley Allegri and Coley Boone led the effort to put on a party that would be both a “celebration of being together again and raising money for the preservation of our amazing outdoors, which grew in importance
Monday, June 28, 2021Applications Now Being Accepted for Alabama’s Marine Industry Reimbursement Program
Press release June 28, 2020 Contact: ADCNR Marine Resources Division, (251) 968-7576 Applications Now Being Accepted for Alabama’s Marine Industry Reimbursement Program The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) announces that it is currently accepting applications for funding available through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 in support of activities previously authorized under Section 12005 of the Coronavirus Aid,
Thursday, June 17, 2021USDA Launches Grant Program to Help Expand Regional Economies and Create High-Wage Jobs in Distressed Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal today unveiled a new grant program to help rural communities create good-paying jobs and support new business opportunities in high-growth fields. Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) is intended to help rural communities identify and maximize local assets and connect to networks and industry clusters within their region. The new grant encourages a
Wednesday, June 09, 2021Inaugural Golf FORE! Education at Rock Creek Golf Club October 1st
The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation is proud to partner with Rock Creek Golf Club in Fairhope to host the inaugural Golf FORE! Education Golf Tournament, presented by South Baldwin Christian Academy on October 1, 2021. The tournament will kick off with lunch at the Rock Creek Clubhouse followed by a shotgun start at 12:00 noon. Players will enjoy fun and games on the course and a silent auction before and after the tournament. Four-player teams are available for $500 and include 2 drinks and lunch per
Monday, May 17, 2021Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores presents 9th Annual Summer of Fun
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores presents the 9th Annual Summer of Fun featuring art classes, a hands-on nature series, and waterfront beach games at lunch Hands-on Habitat, Art al Fresco and Tacky Jacks Beach Games make up a series of weekly lunchtime activities offered at the waterfront venue.SEE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE May 14, 2021 - (Gulf Shores, AL) – If you are looking for some afternoon fun this summer then look no further than Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores. The Summer of Fun series will feature different
Monday, May 17, 2021Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Committee Seeking 2022 Artist
Foley, AL 05.17.21 – The 18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Committee is seeking an artist who will be commissioned to produce the t-shirt and poster artwork for the 2022 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Please do not submit more than 3 drafts.Criteria for consideration:Artwork must be original by artist.Artist must be 18 years of age or older.Theme should include: Hot Air Balloons, Art, Music, and the Gulf Coast Name of the Festival should be included in artwork: 18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot
Tuesday, May 11, 2021The 23rd Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo
The 23rd Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo to be held August 5th, 6th and 7th WHERE: Foley Horse Arena 113 East Rosetta Ave | Foley, ALFoley, AL — Professional cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country are getting ready for their favorite Southeastern Rodeo, the 23rd Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo on Thursday, August 5th, Friday, August 6th and Saturday, August 7th at the City of Foley Horse Arena. This Rodeo features exciting events including bull
Friday, April 23, 2021SBA Announces First-of-Its-Kind Technology Initiative for Restaurant Revitalization Fund
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the first round of technology partners participating in a new initiative for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) - a program that will allow eligible restaurants and other food establishments to access the RRF application or data they need to fill out the application through their trusted point-of-sale (POS) service providers. SBA is proud to announce partnerships with Clover ®, NCR Corporation, Square, and Toast in this groundbreaking
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.
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
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
