Inspiring Insights from James Spann at Leeds Area Chamber Luncheon

The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon was truly enlightening, thanks to the incredible James Spann of ABC 33/40. The luncheon was held on Thursday, August 22, at First Baptist Church Leeds.

James shared three powerful messages that resonated with everybody: 1) Find Your Passion: Discover what drives you and let that passion fuel your journey; 2) Hard Work Pays Off: There are no shortcuts to success – dedication and effort are key; 3) Serve Others: Success isn’t just about personal achievement; it’s about having a servant’s heart. As James put it, “If you need a blessing, go bless somebody else.”

A big thank you to James Spann for these motivational words and for reminding us of the importance of community and service. And at the same time, he made us laugh, and after all, laughter is the best medicine.

The Chamber would like to thank the ladies of First Methodist Church and also the Chamber’s student diplomats for their assistance in serving the food for this huge crowd, Tiffiany Ward for introducing James Spann, and Miss Leeds Area Samantha Hennings for blessing the meal.

Shown in the group photo with Mr. Spann are some of the Chamber's board members (front row, L-R: Board President Steven Weems – First Baptist Church Leeds; James Spann; Casey Parsons - Guild Mortgage; Tiffiany Ward - Millennial Bank; Kristen Roley – Heidelberg Materials; and Debbie Watkins – Bob Watkins Realty. Back row: Chris Oldenburg – ServPro of Birmingham; Stephen Karr - Leeds Arts Council; and Sandra McGuire, Executive Director - Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce.

For more information about the Chamber, please email sandra@leedsareachamber.com, visit the Chamber’s website at www.leedsareachamber.com, ‘like’ us on Facebook @Leeds Area Chamber, follow us on Instagram, or call 205.699.5001.