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August 5, 2016


Greetings from the Executive Director!

The Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (GVACC) has been busy during the month of July and we expect the month of August to be just as great!

There are many things going on during the month of August in preparation of kids going back to school. Alabama's Tax Free Weekend begins Friday, August 5, 2016 at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 12 midnight. 

 

Please click here for a complete list of exempt items. 

Help support our local businesses and remember to SHOP LOCAL!

The Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce wants to wish all the students and parents a wonderful 2016-2017 school year. 

Please feel free to contact the Chamber at [email protected] or call 
334-642-1411.

Ashley M. Crane
Executive Director

Chamber  Announcements and Updates

Elections are right around the corner. 
The Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce we will be hosting political forums in the coming weeks. 
We invite everyone to come out and learn more about the candidates!

City of Valley
August 9, 2016
6 pm ET
Valley Community Center
City of Valley forum will include candidates for the City Council Districts and Mayor.    
 
City of LaFayette Forum
August 18, 2016
6 pm CT/ 7 pm ET
Alfa Building in LaFayette
City of Lafayette forum will include candidates for the City Council Districts and Mayor.
 
Chambers County Forum
August 18, 2016
7 pm CT/ 8 pm ET
Alfa Building in LaFayette
Chambers County forum will include candidates for Chambers County Superintendent of Education, Chambers County School Board Districts, Chambers County Commissioner Districts, and the District Attorney.
 
City of Lanett Forum
August 22, 2016
6 pm ET
Verdis F. Bible Fine Arts Center at Lanett High School
City of Lanett forum will include candidates for the Lanett School Board Member Districts, City Council Districts, and Mayor.      

Mark Your C alendar

P Image result for calendar lease visit our Chamber Events calendar to learn of events and activities happening with  the Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and throughout the community. We have worked throughout the month of June to update the Chamber calendar to include as many community events and activities throughout the Greater Valley Area that we know of at this time. If you have an event or activity you would like to have added to our calendar please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Special Community Events August
 
 
Please help support the Fill The Bus campaign with much needed school supplies. Donations will be distributed to local West Point and Chambers County schools for children in need. For more information click title of event above.
 
August 2nd through August 10th - Teacher's Back to School
During this time teachers may eat at the local establishments during lunch. Due to the influx, the schools systems ask that the local eating establishments prepare for the next two weeks.
   
Beginning August 6, 2016
Saturdays 7:00am to 10am CST
Lafayette, Alabama, Agricultural Arena
Contact: Kim Slay at 931-337-5097
For more information click title of event above.

The Back 2 School Bash 2016 will be at the Lafayette High School Band Field from 11am - 2pm CST. Free school supplies are available while supplies last. Free food and entertainment. Sponsored by P.H.Y.R.E. AND CCSD
For more information click title of event above.

Showcase your business to students!
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
Register Today!
Email the Career Center at [email protected]  or call 706-385-1123.
 
Enjoy a delicious catered Lunch for Two and a brief presentation on your hearing health at the Hampton Inn and Suites, Lanett, Alabama, from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Spots are limited so  RSVP at 334-403-5935.
For more information click title of event above.
 
Volunteers Needed. Please contact Program Coordinator Hannah Bradford at [email protected] or 706-882-3701.
For more information click title of event above.
New Members - Please Help Us Welcome...

Supersonic Car Wash and Flea Flickers Pet Wash
Electrical Technicians, Inc.
Steak n' Shake
The Salvation Army of Lee County
King Ford
King Chevrolet
Champion Water Systems, Inc. 

To see all of our Chamber members, log onto the  Chamber Directory .
Ashley M Crane
Executive Director

2102 S Broad Avenue - PO Box 205 - Lanett, AL 36863

334-642-1411
[email protected]
www.greatervalleyarea.com