South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Weekly Email

Monday, June 3, 2024

Good Morning Members & Friends

Exciting Summer Fundraising Events

From the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation

Kickoff to Summer Online Auction! 🧑‍💻 JUNE 10-23

The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation is excited to announce its first annual Kickoff to Summer Online Auction, running from June 10-23, 2024. The online auction features items donated by local Baldwin County businesses, with all proceeds supporting the Foundation's educational and leadership programs. To participate, text sbcfsummerkickoff to 843.606.5995 or visit https://event.gives/sbcfsummerkickoff.

Casino Night Fundraiser!

🎲 JULY 26 • 6 PM - 10 PM

Mark your calendars! Join us for the third annual Casino Night Fundraiser on Friday, July 26, at the Foley Civic Center! Enjoy casino games, delicious hors d'oeuvres, DJ entertainment, and more! Tickets are presale only—$65.00 per person, $125.00 per couple.

GET TICKETS HERE

The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation would be honored to have your support as a sponsor! This event is a vital opportunity to raise funds for 14 schools within the Foley and Elberta High School feeder pattern, helping to enhance educational programs and resources for our local students. Your sponsorship will not only contribute to a memorable evening but also make a significant impact on the lives of countless young individuals in our community. We hope you will join us in making this event a success and supporting the future of education in South Baldwin! Please reach out to Reagan Goff, Events & Programs Assistant at 251-943-5590.

Member To Member Deals

For Members, By Members! If you haven't visited our Member To Member webpage, now might be a good time!

Take advantage of discounts from your fellow members on tuition discounts, eyewear, orthodontics, memberships fees, golf, pressure washing, gutter installation, cigars, gift cards, comedy show tickets, + more!

Are you a South Baldwin Chamber member interested in offering a Member-to-Member deal? Travis can help! Email or call 251.943.1036 👍

UPCOMING EVENTS

RIBBON ✂️ CUTTINGS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

JUN 5 • Commute with Enterprise

JUN 6 • flyBAMA

Join us as we celebrate South Baldwin Chamber members with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It's an excellent opportunity to introduce yourself, learn more about the business, and connect with fellow chamber members. RC Guidelines | See recent ribbon cutting photos & videos here!

It's not too late to register!

LAYP SOCIAL 🪓 JUNE 6

The Lower Alabama Young Professionals invite those in the 21-40 age range for our Axe Alzheimer's social at BierShack Taproom in Foley! Your $15 ticket includes axe throwing and appetizers, proceeds from this event will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

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THURSDAY 🕔 JUNE 27

5PM - 7PM | 2980 S. McKenzie St., Foley

Elevate your business presence by joining us at Business After Hours—an exceptional opportunity to forge connections with fellow Chamber members and business owners. Bring along your stack of business cards and engage in meaningful discussions in the relaxed ambiance that Business After Hours offers. Enjoy opportunities for socializing over drinks and delicious hors d'oeuvres! *Members Only Event*

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GATEWAY INITIATIVE

Congratulations to Tyler Morgan on Graduating from Leadership Baldwin County's Class of 2024

▶︎ See the Press Release and Photos

Free Workforce Mental Health Training

Apply for FREE Mental Health First Aid Training. This is a great opportunity to provide your employees with the tools they need to be able to identify and address mental health in the workplace and beyond, at no cost to you.

Classes can range from 5-30 people, and it is recommended to be done blended (two hours pre-work online, and about 6 hours instructor-led). The target audience is for supervisors and managers, and it is strongly encouraged to include anyone who is a leader in your organization in any formal or informal capacity.

▶︎ Click Here to read more and apply

Gateway Investors can reach out to Tyler Morgan directly and she will take care of this process for you.

Investor's Email

Legislative Agenda

More about Gateway

The Gateway Initiative is a regional workforce initiative to move south Baldwin County forward as a premier place to work and live. If you or someone you know is interested in growing their business in our community through workforce initiatives and training, don't hesitate to get in touch!

Tyler Morgan (251) 422-0942

Donna Watts | Greg Alexander | Travis Valentine

News & Business Resources

Alabama Modernization Program (AMP): Boosting Modernization of the Alabama Defense Industrial Base. "The UAH Office for Operational Excellence is offering assistance to companies wanting to modernize their organizational methods, operating systems, and advanced technologies!" ▸▸ Learn More

The Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency's latest newsletter for June 2024 features:

STAY ALERT Baldwin County
Partner highlights, CDP Instructor Training
Tropical Weather Workshop

▸▸ Read it Here

The Lower Alabama Young Professional's latest EMAIL with news on the Meal Train for the Furry Family, the upcoming social event, and the summer kick-off with Belong in Baldwin!

▸▸ Read it Here

The Lower Alabama Young Professionals of the South Baldwin & Coastal Chambers of Commerce are proud to partner with the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance and Belong In Baldwin to offer exciting networking and internship opportunities for young professionals throughout the county! If you are interested in joining the LAYP's please email Derrick Cook at derrick@southbaldwinchamber.com.

The Baldwin County Education Coalition is celebrating 15 years as an organization and a champion for public education in Baldwin County – "As we embark on the next phase of our journey, we’re eager to hear from you to ensure our efforts remain aligned with the needs of our schools." Your feedback is instrumental in shaping future initiatives. ▸▸ Please follow this link and take the survey!

The Alabama Office of Minority Affairs is inviting all business owners statewide to join virtual public hearings facilitated by Griffin & Strong, P.C. The Procurement Study will serve as an objective research tool used to determine where economic growth opportunities exist for Women and Minority owned businesses in the State's executive branch departments for the procurement of goods and services. ▸▸ Learn More

🚩 Help keep our visitors informed: KNOW before you GO! Some of our fondest memories come from spending time on the beach with our friends and family, but there are some basic rules and beach safety everyone should know. ▸▸ Beach Safe Campaign Assets | Beach Safe Materials | Leave Only Footprints Campaign Assets

The Alabama SBDC is a statewide, inter-institutional program providing management and technical assistance to small businesses. ▸▸ Check out the FREE Workshops & Webinars and resources to Start or Grow your business!

Save on Office Supplies, Printing, FedEx + More! Sign up via our ODP site for a Store Purchasing Card and get a 10-30% discount. Save up to 55% on thousands of online items with an Online Purchasing Account or Business Account. ▸▸ Learn More