Alabama kicks off the 2010 football season Sat at Bryant-Denny Stadium at 6:07pm. Game will be broadcast on a pay-per-view basis by the Crimson Tide Sports Network. Please visit www.uagameday.com for event details.
The Chamber warmly welcomes all fans to the area. We have a lot to offer here, from plush accommodations and scenic spots to fine dining and famous barbeque joints to fabulous shopping and boutiques. T-town is a great town full of Southern hospitality. Use the search field at the top of this page to find out where to stay, where to eat and what to do during your visit.
Remember, The City of Tuscaloosa has a 311 non-emergency help line in place that may be called from any mobile phone in the area.
Lastly, please pardon our progress in downtown Tuscaloosa as some spots are going through a revitalization process. Roll Tide!
Northport Citizen of the Year Nominations Sought
The Northport Citizen of the Year Banquet & Awards program is set for Tues, Oct 5 at 7pm at Five Points Baptist Church. In addition to the Citizen of the Year, awards will be given in these categories: Educator, Historian/Pioneer, Public Safety Leader, Business Leader, and Religious Leader. See QuickLinks section to right for a nomination form and submit it by Sept 9.
Event tickets are $25, which includes a delicious dinner by Robertson’s BBQ! Corporate tables are available for $275 (8 tickets, name in program and on table). Program is funded entirely by corporate table sponsorships and ticket sales. Contact Tracy Crumpton at tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com or 391.0554 to register or get more info.
Wings to Host Next Mixer
Our next Chamber Connects after hours mixer will be hosted by Baumhower’s Wings Restaurant (500 Harper Lee Dr in Tuscaloosa) on Tues, Sept 14 from 5-7pm. We look forward to networking on the patio and enjoying their famous wings! Please plan to come and ask a friend or colleague. All employees of Chamber member businesses are invited as well as prospective members.
WIB Council Names 2010 Award Winners
The 4th Annual Women in Business Council Empowerment Conference and Awards Luncheon was held on Aug 26 at the University Church of Christ. The following awards were presented. Congrats, ladies!
Nicole Perrigin, Customer Service Supervisor at Nucor Steel-Bright Future Award; Laura Aaron, Executive Vice President at Bank of Tuscaloosa -Defining Woman Award; Miriam B McGee, Manager of Practice Advantage, Inc-Achievement Award; Robin Bailey, CEO of The Legacy Connection-Roots and Wings; Diane Harrison, C&BA Advancement Officer; Director, Lowder Lecture Series; Director, Women’s Initiative at University of Alabama-Trailblazer
These ladies were also nominated, which is an honor in itself: Nicole Henderson of BF Goodrich, Sharon Dexter Henson of West Alabama Health Clinic; Audra Park Browder of Bobby Park Truck and Equipment; Kim Sartain of Way Ray Shelton; Teresa Johnson of The Plant Lady; Teresa Costanzo of Tuscaloosa’s One Place; Sara Turner of Sara-Britt Arts; Dr Rose M Betz of Eye Care Associates.
Literacy Day Luncheon to Come
The Literacy Council of West Alabama will hold its 3rd annual Literacy Day Luncheon and awards program on Wed, Sept 8 at 11:30am at Hotel Capstone. Event will include a grants development workshop for educators and literacy service providers, a special keynote speaker and a reception for the new executive director. Cost is only $20/person. Call 391.0559 or email stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com to register.
High Impact Marketing for Small Business
High Impact Marketing for Small Business is a Lunch N Learn class being held at Tuscaloosa Country Club on Sept 8 from 11am-1pm. Cost is only $30, which includes a great hot lunch in a lovely setting. Trainer is Tim Lewis with TALA professionals.
Stand out in a crowd and be a leader with proven marketing techniques that produce more sales and a better profit margin. This highly interactive session will provide the basic practices that every sales person can use to get more paying customers. Learn how to market to specific vertical markets, create specialization in your niche, increase your business during a down economy and how to “talk up” new business.
Call 391.0554 or email tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com to register or get more info.
Alabama kicks off the 2010 football season Sat at Bryant-Denny Stadium at 6:07pm. Game will be broadcast on a pay-per-view basis by the Crimson Tide Sports Network. Please visit 
Our next Chamber Connects after hours mixer will be hosted by Baumhower’s Wings Restaurant (500 Harper Lee Dr in Tuscaloosa) on Tues, Sept 14 from 5-7pm. We look forward to networking on the patio and enjoying their famous wings! Please plan to come and ask a friend or colleague. All employees of Chamber member businesses are invited as well as prospective members.
The 4th Annual Women in Business Council Empowerment Conference and Awards Luncheon was held on Aug 26 at the University Church of Christ. The following awards were presented. Congrats, ladies!
