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Congratulations 2020 Civic Award Recipient Melanie Carden
It is with great pleasure to announce the 2020 Civic Award recipient – Melanie Carden. The award was presented to Melanie by Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Outgoing President, Dona Bonnett, via a personal visit in lieu of our annual awards luncheon. This award is reserved for a city, police or fire department employee…
Read MoreCongratulations 2020 Business of the Year Mum & Me Mercantile
It is with great pleasure to announce the 2020 Business of the Year – Mum & Me Mercantile, LLC. The award was presented to Neva Reardon, owner, by Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Outgoing President, Dona Bonnett, via a personal visit in lieu of our annual awards luncheon. This retail shop, located downtown on…
Read MoreRailroad Crossing Work
Notice of Leeds Railroad Crossing Work: The railroad will be working on the crossings at Ashville Road and 8th Street tomorrow, January 14, 2021. The railroad indicates that the closings will occur before the morning school rush and before the end of the school day. Please expect delays.
Read MoreWe Welcome Angela Davis & Be Set Free, Inc. to Leeds
The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Leeds performed a ribbon cutting ceremony today for Be Set Free, Inc. located at 1628 9th Street, a new counseling service in town. Owner Angela Davis is a Counselor and Life Coach who just moved her counseling practice to Leeds. She is available to help…
Read MoreWhataburger Ribbon Cutting
Whataburger Ribbon Cutting | Join Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Leeds for a Ribbon Cutting at the new Whataburger (located in the old Hardee’s space) located at 1824 Ashville Road. Date for this event will be February 11, 2021 at 10:00 am. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra McGuire,…
Read MoreBuc-ee’s Ribbon Cutting
Buc-ee-s Ribbon Cutting | Join Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Leeds for a Ribbon Cutting at Buc-ee’s located at 6900 Buc-ee’s Boulevard, Leeds on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 11:00 am. Let’s officially welcome Buc-ee’s to Leeds, Alabama! For more information, please contact Sandra McGuire, Chamber Executive Director, at 205.699.5001. #ribboncutting #buc-ees #leedsalabama
Read MoreRibbon Cutting at Be Set Free, Inc.
Join Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Leeds for a Ribbon Cutting at Be Set Free, Inc., a new counseling service, located at 1628 9th Street (the old Cut-Co office space next to the railroad) scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 10:00 am. Let’s welcome this new business to Leeds, Alabama! If…
Read MorePPP Second Draw: New Legislation – COVID Relief Package Details
PPP Second Draw: New Legislation – COVID Relief Package Details There are over 5,500 pages in the pending legislation from Congress, and we haven’t finished reading every line just yet. Here’s what we know now, and what you can expect: It will take SBA some time to implement what Congress has passed. Most SBA employees…
Read MoreHoliday Schedule
Just a reminder that the Chamber Luncheon and Ambassador Luncheon for this month is cancelled. Hoping to get back on track in the new year! I will be out of the office from Dec. 18 – Jan. 4. If you need to get in touch with me, please call my cell at 205-965-9392. Wishing you…
Read MoreGovenor Ivey Extends Safer at Home Guidelines
Governor Ivey extends Safer at Home guidelines until Friday, January 22, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Read press release and full infomation at: https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2020/12/governor-ivey-extends-safer-at-home-order/
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