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December 2017

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FOLEY, AL 36536

Business After HoursDecember 12 5pm-7pm

Courtyard Marriottat Craft Farms

South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce

will be closed from

Monday, December 18 until

Tuesday, January 2

Happy Holidays!

The Chamber Board of Directors, Foundation Board of Directors, and the Chamber Staff would like to extend our gratitude to our Chamber Choices Campaign Chairman, David Worthington, Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast; our Chamber Choices Volunteers: Tommy Lee, Vulcan, Inc; Sarah Kuzma, Meyer Vacation Rentals; Leslie Costigan, Longs Human Resource Services; Antoinette Rolling, Alabama Credit Union; Barbara Ward, United Bank; Jeanie Irwin; Kelly Downs, Meyer Vacation Rentals; Kim Neal, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center; Lilia Mothershed, The First of Baldwin County; Linda Spangrud, Spangrud & Associates; Lydia Peterson, Advocare; Michelle Hodges, SH Enterprises; Reed Hawkins, Edward Jones Investments; Tyler Higginbotham, 5 Star Air Conditioning; John Anderson, Coastal Alabama Insurance; Lindsey Holmes, All Southern Insurance; Johnathon Bennett, Century 21 Meyer Real Estate; and to YOU, our membership for affording us the opportunity to make our community a better place to live and work.

Over eight weeks, 17 people worked diligently to make their goals and produced amazing results! Throughout this time, we built stronger relationships, created an environment of engagement, and touched more than 269 businesses. We welcomed 23 businesses into the fold, and provided more than 580 sponsorship opportunities and ways to get involved in the community. From the Balloon Festival to Partners of the Foundation, to Volunteer Appreciation, we thank you for your generosity. We are excited to work with you and our growth in 2018 will be unsurpassed because of your involvement!

A Season of Thanks

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December 2017

Manning Jewelry was named Business of the Month for December. Manning Jewelry has been in business in Downtown Foley since 1949. Manning’s is not only a jewelry store, but also a jewelry factory where they create their own line of tropically inspired jewelry, “Islands”, made with diamonds, gemstones, sterling silver and karat gold. Most pieces are one-of-a-kind or custom designed. Manning Jewelry is open Tuesday - Saturday 10AM to 5PM and closed on Sunday and Monday. Visit them today or give them a call at 251-943-4771.

The 3rd Annual Night Glow Golf Tournament benefiting the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation was one fun filled night! Thank you to Edward Jones - Reed Hawkins for being our Presenting Sponsor. Congratulations to our nights big winners; 1st place - Edward Jones Investment, 2nd place - Vulcan, Inc., 3rd Place - Dentistry of Foley. This is certainly a “don’t miss event”! Dr. Alan Allgood with Dentistry of Foley was the biggest winner of the evening. His team not only came in 3rd but he also won the Putting Contest! Mark your calendars for the 4th annual event slated for Friday, November 9, 2018.

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