Main Street Business League Exchange 

Join us for an exchange of ideas regarding the Historic Downtown Hartselle District. Enjoy finger foods, meet the board of directors and committee members, learn about their hopes for the future of the district, and ways YOU can affirm and maintain Downtown Hartselle as the social, cultural, economic, and historical focal point of our community.

Open to all community members who value our Historic Downtown District and want to invest in its preservation & advancement.

Main Street Business League 501(c)(6) — a membership-based, not-for-profit organization

Monday, October 24, 2022 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Warehouse Coffee, The Venue

315 Main Street West

Hartselle, AL 

Please take this pre-event survey HERE

Now Accepting Applications for Student IMPACT 2023

IMPACT Student Leadership, through the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce, is a program designed to promote classroom and community leadership among high school students in Morgan County, Alabama. IMPACT is open to all 10th and 11th grade students in Hartselle City and Morgan County Schools. IMPACT was created to grow life-long community leaders in the Hartselle area through mentorship, experiential and peer learning, community networking, service projects, and problem-solving opportunities. IMPACT aspires to contribute to the development of citizens that are aware of the building blocks to a strong community, can identify opportunities, understand their individual impact, and have the tools to produce change.

Submit applications online (with 2 references) - Monday, October 3rd through Friday, November 4th.  Selected students will be notified by December 14th.

We would like to thank Maegan Jones of MarMac Real Estate for serving as the presenting sponsor for IMPACT Student Leadership. 

Click HERE for application

2023 Ambassador Applications Now Being Accepted

HACC Ambassadors are a highly visible, prestigious group of volunteers who give their time to provide a crucial link between the Chamber, its members, and the community. Our Ambassadors are passionate about the Chamber, and their involvement not only benefits our organization, but their participation helps their own business exposure as well. They enjoy the rewards of making new contacts, strengthening relationships, and accessing a wealth of information and resources that lead the way to greatly enhancing any business or organization’s success. 

The Chamber is accepting applications through November 4th. The class of 2023 will be announced November 16th. 

Click HERE for more information

Click HERE for application

Downtown Hartselle Business League now offering Hartselle For the Holidays Shopper’s Discount Card

Shop Hartselle First this Holiday! The Downtown Hartselle Business League is offering a Holiday Discount Card available for use and purchase and pickup at the Chamber beginning November 1st through December 31st, 2022. The cost of the card is $10 and enables you to receive a 15% discount on a single purchase at any of the participating stores. If you visit ALL participating stores and make a purchase, you may turn in your card at the Chamber office to be entered into a drawing for a gift basket valued at $250+!

Purchase your Shopper's Discount Card HERE

Chamber Staff Attended Conference In Mobile, AL

The Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce staff attended the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) Professional Development Conference last week in Mobile. Training session topics included those such as “The Future of Chambers and the Horizon Initiative” (presented by Sheree Anne Kelly, President & CEO of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives) and “Workforce Development Best Practices” (presented by Alysia Cook, Principal of Opportunity Strategies LLC), while breakout session topics spanned from branding, marketing, and event planning to governance best practices, membership, and meeting facilitation.

Conference attendees were treated to a boat tour and presentation of the Port of Mobile by Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO, John Driscoll and Deputy Director and COO, Rick Clark, who educated the group on the port’s exciting initiatives and economic impact.

The conference concluded with a presentation from Mobile County Commissioner, Merceria Ludgood, who taught attendees about Mobile’s Africatown neighborhood and its history, heritage, and worldwide attention gained from cultural/heritage tourism enthusiasts.

Main Street Business League Exchange 

Join us for an exchange of ideas regarding the Historic Downtown Hartselle District. Enjoy finger foods, meet the board of directors and committee members, learn about their hopes for the future of the district, and ways YOU can affirm and maintain Downtown Hartselle as the social, cultural, economic, and historical focal point of our community.

Open to all community members who value our Historic Downtown District and want to invest in

its preservation & advancement.

Main Street Business League 501(c)(6) —

a membership-based, not-for-profit organization

Monday, October 24, 2022

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Warehouse Coffee, The Venue

315 Main Street West

Hartselle, AL 

Please take this pre-event survey HERE

Hartselle for the Holidays

Plan to experience Hartselle for the Holidays in 2022! Whether something old or something new, it’s sure to be the best time of the year for all who participate. 

November 1 - December 31, 2022

Historic Downtown Hartselle Area

• Window Wonderland – decorating begins Nov. 6th; judging Dec. 2nd 
• Candyland at the Depot – Nov. 13th 
• Merchants Open House – Nov. 13th 
• Tree Lighting at E.A.R.T.H. Park – Dec. 3rd 
• Kiwanis Christmas Parade – Dec. 8th 
• & More! 

Brought to you by Mutual of Omaha

Check out the calendar HERE

W.E.L.L. (Women Engaged in Leadership & Learning)

Join us for this "women only" afternoon, open to those who want to expand their network, share knowledge, exchange ideas, and offer advice. The event focuses on networking to grow your business opportunities and support others who appreciate what it's like to be a woman in the workplace. Brought to you by Dr. Rebecca Joy, Owner - Advanced Spinal Solutions.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

4:00 pm

HealthSource Chiropractic of Hartselle

601 Sparkman St SW, Hartselle, AL 35640

Free event

Registration coming soon! 

HACC Business Expo

Get Ready! Details and registration to be announced soon!

Spring 2023

J.T. Ray

We are a local business solutions sales and service company. We can supply and maintain your office equipment, from Desktop to Production grade print devices.

(256) 464-0010

Jtrayco.com

Dewayne Eddy - Financial Advisor - LPL Financial

Dewayne has genuine passion for teaching and helping individuals work toward financial freedom through educating clients on how to make the right decisions now to have confidence in their financial future.

256-686-1257

302 1st Ave SE

Suite A

Decatur, AL 35601

220 Providence Main

Suite 101

Huntsville, AL 35806

www.dewayneeddy.com

"When Women Lead" Beginning in January 2023

Make plans to join us for a 6-session facilitated study called “When Women Lead”. This course is designed to help men and women better understand the unique leadership challenges of women leaders, and to help women design strategies so they can flourish in life and work. We can help women who lead to hold more realistic expectations and employ more effective strategies by giving them solid data and proven strategies to move beyond survival, so they find joy in leading others. 

More information and registration available at the end of November!

Remember Your Chamber Benefits!

As a member of the HACC, you have access to post your community events and your job openings to our website for increased visibility and improved internet search returns. Take advantage of these benefits through your Member information Center (MIC) on the HACC website. Want to learn more? Reach out to your Ambassador, attend our upcoming Member 101, or call Beth Foote at Your Chamber office.

Our next Fifth Friday Feature e-newsletter will be in December. This is a quarterly newsletter and social media opportunity to share your upcoming events and any "atta-boys" you want the community to be aware of. Submission deadline is COB Tuesday, Dec. 20 to beth@hartsellechamber.com.