Chamber of Commerce

Chamber CEO, Ainsworth to address child care at foundation event

The event, "Clearing the Path: The Business Case for Child Care," will be held on Jan. 25 in Birmingham.

January 17, 2024

Leaders call for West Alabama highway construction to continue without delay

The West Alabama Highway will create a four-lane, north-south highway connecting Tuscaloosa and Mobile.

Jacob Holmes

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October 20, 2023

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Voting rights, culture wars and Lead Belly’s advice

"Instead of name-calling — which now passes for political dialogue — what about discussing the real problem?"

Bill Britt

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April 7, 2021

U.S. Chamber announces support for a coronavirus aid bill before Christmas

The Chamber is supporting a $908 billion bipartisan stimulus proposal.

Brandon Moseley

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December 3, 2020

Chamber of Commerce stresses need for Congress to pass coronavirus aid

The executive vice president and chief policy officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Neil Bradley, on Saturday expressed concerns that Congress still needs to pass a coronavirus aid package, even though President Donald Trump did issue executive orders on the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. “While well-intentioned, today’s Executive Orders are no substitute … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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August 10, 2020

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Mimi Penhale in House District 49 primary

The Alabama Farmers Federation announced Monday in a statement that it is endorsing candidate Miriam “Mimi” Penhale for the vacant Alabama House District 49 seat. The special Republican primary is Tuesday. Bibb County Farmers Federation President Ashton Cottingham said, “Having been raised on a farm, Mimi understands and can relate to rural Alabama and the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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August 4, 2020

Survey: 70 percent of small businesses say they are bracing for COVID-19 resurgence

Fifty-six percent report that they believe it will take six months to a year before the small business climate returns to normal.

Brandon Moseley

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July 30, 2020

Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson endorses Jeff Coleman for Congress

Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson endorsed 2nd Congressional District Republican candidate Jeff Coleman Thursday. “Jeff Coleman is a leader. We need a strong leader in Washington to fight back against these DC bureaucrats who represent themselves instead of the people,” Johnson said. “I know that Jeff Coleman will be that leader, and he will be the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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July 7, 2020

Tallassee mayor endorses Jeff Coleman

Republican Congressional candidate Jeff Coleman has received the endorsement of Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock. Coleman is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the July 14 Republican primary runoff. “Alabama needs a strong conservative candidate who will not back down from a challenge, and will represent the voice, people, and values of those who … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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July 2, 2020