Chamber Connection
The purpose of the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic and social well being of the people of the Hartselle area.
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Member Insight
Making the most of your Chamber membership
Quick Take: Coronavirus' Economic Impact
(shared from the US Chamber of Commerce)
In the U.S., it’s important that individuals stay informed and prepared. Americans should follow the
advice from the CDC
, relevant state and local authorities, and health care professionals.
Public health is a shared responsibility. Communities, businesses, and individuals can and should take measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The CDC has advice on how
families
,
schools
, and
businesses
can plan for and respond to the virus.
The CDC has also issued
travel
information for those going abroad. The CDC has
FAQs
to help travelers decide if they should cancel or postpone their travel.
For the business community specifically, the CDC has issued a
guide for employers
to respond to the virus. Recommendations include: actively encouraging sick employees to stay home, flexible policies that permit employees to stay home to care for a sick family member, and respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene.
The U.S. Chamber supports these CDC recommendations and urges state and local chambers, its members, and the wider business community to adopt and implement these standards, if they have not done so already. Based on information provided by the CDC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation created two guides to help employers and employees prepare for and address the impacts of the Coronavirus.
Here at home in Hartselle, be assured the the City, the school system and your chamber are meeting and communicating daily to determine the best course of action for you, your families and your businesses. You will be notified as decisions are made. Feel free to reach out to our office if you would like to learn more about steps being taken for the mitigation of this outbreak.
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Mark Your Calendar!
March 16, 2020
Workforce & Education Committee Meeting
The Depot
8:00 am
March 17, 2020
HACC Board Meeting
The Chamber
7:00 am
March 17, 2020
Networking @ Nine
The Depot
9:00 am
April 23, 2020
Nonprofit Cohort
Community Meeting
The Hartselle Tabernacle
12:00 pm
Save the Date:
Community Day of
Prayer & Fasting
Sunday, March 15th @ 4PM
Hartselle Young Professionals
Networking After Hours
March 23, 2020
6:00 pm
The Freight House
Total Resource Campaign
April 22nd - May 20th, 2020
(Team Captain, Returning Volunteers and renewals training begins April 6th)
Hartselle Young Professionals
Spring Concert Series
beginning in April, 2020
Earth Park
Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
Burningtree Country Club
May 1, 2020
HACC Golf Tournament
Burningtree Country Club
May 11, 2020
Non-Profit Cohort
Community Event
Sleep In Heavenly Peace
Bed Build
May 16, 2020
Location TBA
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The Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Town Hall to update the community on the state of our city and the state of our schools. The event will be hosted at the Historic Burleson Event Center on the evening of April 9
th @ 5:30pm. This will be a free, public event.
The format will be as follows:
5:30pm Meet & Greet Reception
6pm Public Address
- Dr. Dee Dee Jones, Superintendent Hartselle City Schools
- Hartselle Utilities
- Mrs. Missy Evans, Executive Director Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce
- Mr. Randy Garrison, Mayor-City of Hartselle
7pm Moderated Public Q & A Panel Discussion
7:30pm Dismissal
Every citizen of Hartselle, from the student of Hartselle City Schools, to the CEO of our largest Industrial Corporations, is a stakeholder in the shaping of our city. Having the opportunity to connect directly with those that are serving our town as leaders is a privilege that empowers our community and enables our leaders to be more responsive to the issues that improve the quality of life in Hartselle. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what is happening across every sector of our town – schools, technology, business and public policy and having had the opportunity to interact with leadership in a personal way.
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Data collected by the Census Bureau is considered by business and industry as valuable, unbiased data collected by a neutral third party. An improvement in a community’s Census data could mean additional retail and restaurant growth as well as more consideration from companies wishing to expand or relocate, creating job opportunities.
In 2010, Alabama had a 72 percent response rate to the census with lower rates particularly in west Alabama and in some urban areas. This participation rate won’t be enough for 2020. Together, we can make sure that Alabama’s voices are heard. You count. Alabama counts.
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HACC 2020
TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN
Mark your calendar for the HACC's 3rd annual Total Resource Campaign!
In the most basic terms, a TRC is a sponsorship drive. A Total Resource Campaign aims to develop the leadership and financial resources of the Chamber through securing business sponsors for Chamber programs, events, electronic media and publications, as well as recruits new members, through an all-volunteer effort. In an organized few weeks, volunteers raise funding for the important programs that support our business community for the entire year. Join the fun April 6th - May 20th! Be on the look out for more information coming your way!
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HACC BOARD
APPRECIATION WEEK
The Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce staff along with Mayor Randy Garrison has declared March 16th – 20th, 2020 HACC Board Appreciation Week! These men and women appointed by you, our membership, tirelessly make decisions most appropriate for the quality and enhancement of our community and deserve recognition and thanks for their countless hours of service to the City of Hartselle. They are committed to ensuring the economic vitality of Hartselle and building our community through the strength of our businesses.
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Presents HACC 1st Annual Golf Tournament
Location:
Burningtree Country Club
Date/Time Information:
May 11,2020
Fees/Admission:
$550 - 4 man team
$150 - Individual
$75 - Senior 62+ Individual
Click on the image for registration
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Redstone Federal Credit Union Presents HACC 2020 Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
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The Chamber's 2020 Annual Meeting - presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union - is an opportunity to celebrate the past 12 months in our community while looking ahead to anticipate what's next for the Hartselle Area. Outgoing Chair Grant McKelvey and incoming Chair Tammy Lott will both share their thoughts about the direction of the organization.
Also, the Chamber will present the Dr. Thomas M. Guyton Humanitarian Award, the Rosie E. R. Roberts Business Award, the John J. Sparkman Citizenship Award, The Tommy Ed Roberts Civic Award and our HCAA Ambassador of the Year Award.
We are delighted to host
Ralph E. Nelson, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Rocket City Trash Pandas, right off their opening, as our keynote speaker.
SAVE THE DATE! May 1st, 2020.
RSVP information will be available as the event approaches.
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Networking @ Nine
Join us the morning of Tuesday, March 17th, at 9:00 am for the Chamber event,
Networking @ Nine
, hosted by
RAW Images.
Pick up a cup of coffee and network with local business and community leaders. Bring your business cards and make new connections while becoming more familiar with Rachel Howard and her booming photography business! Click
here
for more information.
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Dr. Jones does an excellent job keeping us informed on all the great things taking place at Hartselle City Schools. We encourage you to take a look at her
newsletter
each week.
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For information on the latest resolutions from the Hartselle City Council, click
HERE
to check out their meeting minutes posted on their website.
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Chamber Connection Presented By:
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Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce
Post Office Box 817 110 Railroad Street, Hartselle, AL 35640
(256)773-4370
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