E-Newsletter
April 23, 2018
Greetings!
Happy Monday! In case you've never looked, every day of the year is "national something day." Today, for example, is National Take a Chance Day! Not a risk-taker? How about National Lost Dogs Awareness Day or National Talk Like Shakespeare Day? Whatever you decide to do today (hopefully productively), be sure to make it count.

Oh, and please start by reading our newsletter! And of course, members, please don't forget to email us your news by Friday for next week's edition.

Have a satisfying week!
Future Factory: Digital Manufacturing & Design
Alabama Technology Network  (ATN) is committed to assisting small and medium sized manufacturers. Join them THIS Friday, April 27 , 11:30 AM - 1 PM, for "Future Factory: Digital Manufacturing and Design." This lunch-n-learn will attempt to demystify digital manufacturing and design - a broad range of technologies including smart products, artificial intelligence, and others.

This event is FREE, but SPACE IS LIMITED and online registration is required . For more information and to register,  click here .
Arts Council Event this Sunday
Join the Irondale Arts Council for their first "Poetry Cafe" this Sunday, April 29, 3-5 PM, at the Irondale Public Library.

This FREE event offers attendees the opportunity to read their own poetry or just listen to others' readings while enjoying refreshments and company. Click here for more information.
FBLA Chapter Earns Second Place in Marketing!
Remember the inspiring Shades Valley students, members of the Future Business Leaders of America, who spoke at our membership luncheon last October?

The Shades Valley FBLA Chapter came in second place in the marketing division at their conference recently, and they are raising funds to attend the National Conference in Maryland this summer. Please consider donating here. Your gift is tax deductible.
"Clean as a Whistle" Campaign is This Week!
Time to spiff up Irondale! This week is the annual "Clean as a Whistle" campaign - April 21 through 28.

This effort is organized by the City's Public Works Department and the  Exchange Club of Irondale , in conjunction with the "Don't Drop it on Alabama" Spring Cleanup, the Adopt-a-Mile Program, Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State), and Clean Campuses Program. For more details and a list of what will be picked up at the curb on your normal trash pick-up days,  click here .
Website Upgrade!
Take a look at the revamped and updated City of Irondale website ( click here) - not only including new features, but easier to navigate, too.
Women Build 2018
Habitat for Humanity's annual event is almost here! Each volunteer raises $250 and commits to volunteer for just 3.5 hours May 10-12.  Click here  for more information.
Watch for launch of the Chamber's brand new website later this week!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
This little guy - Max - (and his humans) would like to tell everyone just how terrific Dr. Petras and everyone at Grants Mill Animal Hospital treated him recently when he wasn't feeling quite this playful!
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Tellis Shoemaker, Executive Director
Lynda Reynolds, Administrative Assistant