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Executive Director's Special Appearance on Coach & Friends 90.9 FM September 8!
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The Chamber Joined Coach & Friends
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I hope you were able to catch the show this morning! Coach Horn, Coach Short, and I chatted about life at the Chamber and upcoming events! It was a blast! Catch the whole show HERE!
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🏆 AWARD NOMINATIONS — TWO DEADLINES
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Our Chamber awards are back, and we want to celebrate YOU. Seven categories this year, from Emerging Business of the Year to Customer Service Professional of the Year.
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- Customer Service Professional of the Year — nominations close Monday, Sept 14. Anyone can nominate — no Chamber membership required! Public voting opens Sept 15 – Oct 2.
- Business & Employee nominations close Friday, Oct 2 at 3:00 p.m. Nominations are free, and business self-nominations are encouraged!
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Join us for the September Luncheon!
Networking Luncheon at Honey's Cafe. Join us for Hunger Action Month with guests from the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. No RSVP needed — just come hungry! We welcome nonperishable food donations at this event!
📅 When: Thursday, September 17
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Where: Honey's, 30 Park S Blvd, Lineville, AL 36266
🍴 Details: Dutch treat (attendees pay for their own food)
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Networking Breakfast!
Start your morning off right with the Chamber and a good dose of networking at our Quarterly Breakfast! Hosted by SERVPRO!
📅 When: Tuesday, September 22
🕚 Time: 8:30AM
📍 Where: Clay County Chamber of Commerce, 85588 HWY 9, Ashland Al 36251
🍴 Details: Free Breakfast and exciting door prizes thanks to our generous host!!
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🎉 Get your Tickets NOW for the ANNUAL MEETING — OCT 20
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🎉 ANNUAL MEETING — OCT 20
Join us Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 9:30–11:00 a.m. at Lineville Baptist Church for our annual brunch and celebration.
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- Guest speaker: Paige Hutto, President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama
- Seven award recipients will be honored
- Tickets available through October 13 — get yours now
- Thank you to our sponsor, Wellborn!
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Welcome New Members!!
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Please check out our newest members websites and social media below! OR stop in to say hi!
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The Auburn University College of Human Sciences’ Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies will feature Robert Friend, Sr. Enterprise Solutions Executive at Eventgroove in its August virtual program titled “Practical AI for Nonprofits.” The session will take place via Zoom on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 10:30–11:30 a.m. CST. The one-hour program is free thanks to the generosity of the presenting sponsor, the Walker Area Community Foundation. Registration is required and can be completed HERE.
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CACC’s Prattville Campus Marks Significant Growth Fueled by Community Partnership
PRATTVILLE, Ala. — Central Alabama Community College (CACC) is building extraordinary momentum at its Prattville Campus through unprecedented enrollment growth, expanded academic and workforce programs, and new facility investments.
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Since opening its permanent Prattville Campus in 2022, CACC has shown a 470% enrollment increase. Campus employee salaries have increased from $300,113 to more than $2 million. CACC has invested $20.2 million in the Prattville Campus, with an additional $24.5 million planned for 2026–27, bringing total capital investment to approximately $44.7 million by the end of 2027.
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This college’s local economic impact has been supported by the Prattville City Council and Autauga County Commissioners, whose commitments have helped strengthen CACC's educational and workforce mission in the community. Read the full story here!
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URGENT: HELP CLAY COUNTY CHILDREN
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The Tri-County Children’s Advocacy Center needs our community's help to bridge a critical $10,000 budget shortfall by September 30th. For four years, they have provided 100% free specialized medical care, forensic interviews, and crisis counseling to local children and families recovering from abuse and trauma. Recent grant cuts leave them $10k short of covering operational costs for September. Donations of Any Amount Matter: Every dollar covers care for a local child. To donate now, scan the QR code.
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Have something to share? Please email the Chamber with your news, updates, and info: ClayChamber@gmail.com
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