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Business After HoursSeptember 27 5PM - 7PM

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South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce

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September 2018

business of the monthGateway Initiative ElementsInside information about the capital campaign

Boost your knowledge here with facts for members first

free enterprise luncheonFor more than forty years, the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce

has celebrated the spirit of the Free Enterprise system. The FreeEnterprise Person of the Year is one of South Baldwin’s most coveted

awards. We invite you to join us on Friday, September 21 at the FoleyCivic Center to honor the winner of this years Free Enterprise Person

of the Year. Doors open at 11:30 and program begins at Noon. TheLuncheon features a full catered meal and a speech from last years

winner as well as the newly honored Person of the Year.

Tickets can be purchased online at mylocalchamber.net orby calling Rachel Spear at 251-943-5550.

Hampton Inn - Gulf Shores was named Business of the Month for September. Discover our new Hampton Inn hotel conveniently located on Gulf Shores Parkway in the center of Gulf Shores, AL, only 1.2 miles away from both the public beaches and within 10 minutes of both Gulf Shores &

Orange Beach Sports complexes. Hampton Inn Gulf Shores offers comfortable guest rooms with one king or two queens. Every room features a microwave, refrigerator, free WIFI and fresh modern décor. The hotel also features: Outdoor pool, fitness center, free hot breakfast, 24 hour Business center, complimentary printing services and a meeting space for up to 40 guests. Accessible rooms are also available that include all the standard amenities plus extra features for your comfort.

$1,700,400 has been contributed to date!

Our generous investors have helped us EXCEED our campaign goal for the Gateway Initiative!

Gateway Initiative Progress and Successes: BUSINESS-DRIVEN TALENT DEVELOPMENT & RECRUITMENT

Objectives 1. Align with community partners for strategic workforce implementation

2. Collaborate with educational partners connecting students to jobs 3. Engage community partners and schools

Progress & Successes Ed Bushaw, Director of Talent Development and Recruitment, is coordinating with officials from the

Baldwin County Board of Education and Coastal Alabama Community College to:

Align with community partners Promote existing programs such as apprenticeships,

cooperative education and dual enrollment (earn college credit or even a degree in a technical field while still in high school)

Recruit business leaders to serve on advisory boards

Connect students to jobs Investigate solutions for student transportation to

and from work sites Create a web-based portal for students seeking

apprenticeships, co-ops or summer employment Establish a grand scale Baldwin County career fair

Did you hear the BIG news?

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Vulcan, Inc Riviera Utilities City of Foley South Baldwin Regional Medical Center

Baldwin EMC UTC Aerospace Adams and ReeseJohnson, Slaughter, Driver and Northcutt

GMS Wolf Bay Lodge Citizen’s Bank Sunny 105.7

night glow golf glowing for education

Want to support education in your community? Come out to GlenLakes Golf Club on November 9th to support the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation. This four person scramble begins with nine holes in the afternoon and ends with nine holes at night. This adult only event is one you will not want to miss!

Presented by:

Reed Hawkins

Secure your team today! Only 2 spots left!! Contact Kylee Raulerson at 251-943-5590.