Chamber in Session Features McMillan

Join us for the next Chamber in Session on Wed., May 23 at 11:30am at Hotel Capstone featuring Commissioner John McMillan, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Registration is $25/Chamber members. Lunch will be provided. E-mail stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com or call 391.0559. Registration ends and money cannot be refunded after May 18.

Civic Hall of Fame Nominations Sought

The Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for the 2012 class of honorees. Sponsored by the Chamber, the deadline for nominations is Fri., June 1, 2012.

Program is designed to honor exceptional citizens who have made significant, long-term contributions to the overall development of Tuscaloosa County. Any organization, business, or individual citizen is encouraged to submit a nomination.

Nominations must be submitted on the official form found here. These are also available at the Chamber office, located at 2200 University Blvd. in downtown Tuscaloosa. If an individual has been nominated in the past, a new and complete nomination form is required.

The Civic Hall of Fame was born during The Chamber’s 100th anniversary year in 2000, and, since then, 74 citizens have been honored as members. The 2012 Civic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held in October of 2012. For more info, call The Chamber at 758.7588.

Tuscaloosa 4th Best Place for Boomers to Retire, Study Finds

A new study by The Washington Economics Group ranks Tuscaloosa as the No. 4 destination for millions of baby boomers who may looking for the best place to retire.

The study, which analyzed baby boomer trends and preferences, found that pending retirees should look to Southern college towns for the best combination of climate, cost of living, health care and other top priorities.

The report, “Best Choice for Retiring Boomers: Head South - An Analysis of Selected U.S. Cities,” found that one-third of baby boomers would move to another state to find the desirable conditions they most value, which are a mid-sized town that offers a pleasant, warm climate with a mild hint of winter, a low cost of living, favorable tax rate and a top quality health care system, among other priorities.

For more about the study and a complete list of the best retirement places, click here.

Parade Magazine Ranks Tuscaloosa 5th in Hardest Working US Cities

Tuscaloosa has been named one of hardest working cities in America by Parade Magazine. Ranked #5 among much larger cities! The article notes that more than 70% of households here are dual-income, and residents are more likely than the national average to work most weekends.

Parade emphasizes impressive employment numbers due to the promixity of the Mercedes-Benz plant, along with Michelin Tires and JVC America plants.

Read more here.

Spring Training Lineup Includes Hot Topics Pinterest and Facebook

Click here and check out our spring lineup of professional training classes on topics like Facebook, Pinterest, legal issues, and Customer Service.

We offer high quality trainers at great prices to our members. Well below 'market rates'! (Non-members welcome at a different cost.)

Our Newest Team Member

We have a new staff member! Our new director of membership development is Fallon Franks. She'll receive a BS in Commerce and Business Administration from the UA next month. Fallon was born and raised in Tuscaloosa and is very passionate about her hometown and is eager to grow our Chamber. Her family is very involved in our area with their local businesses. Previously, Fallon has worked in retail sales and has coordinated special events. Please let her know of any prospects or potential members by emailing fallon@tuscaloosachamber.com or calling 292.0037. Welcome, Fallon!