We invite you to take a look at Albertville, Alabama.

The Albertville Chamber of Commerce is an active business organization focused on promoting members, recruiting new business, partnering in education, and providing for the community.  The Chamber of Commerce is the door to an active, profitable role in the community.  We promote the interests, express the opinions and meet the needs of businesses.  We strive to provide the tools needed to keep businesses profitable:  statistical and demographic data, research, area promotion, business directories, and much more. 

You are invited to take a look at the Albertville Chamber of Commerce and see what we can accomplish together for a stronger, more profitable Albertville!

Give us a call and let us answer any questions you might have, or to schedule a site visit.  We are always excited to hear from you!

          Albertville Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New President Stan Witherow, New Executive Board Members, and the 2019 Board of Directors

By the recommendation of the Executive Board and the unanimous vote of the full Board of Directors, the Albertville Chamber of Commerce welcomes Stan Witherow as President of the Albertville Chamber of Commerce, effective Wednesday, January 16, 2019. 

“Our executive team has met many times over the last two months and interviewed several candidates for this position,” said Jason Simpson, 2019 Chairperson of the Board.  “With Stan’s extensive retail experience, his dedicated servant leadership style, his passion for the growth of the city of Albertville, and the love of this town he has called home for nearly 15 years, we are ecstatic to welcome him as our new Chamber President.”

Witherow is a 25-year retail veteran who has served the last 13 years as the Vice President District Manager for Stage stores, parent company of Goody’s/Peebles. Prior to that, he served as a store manager for Belk Department Stores. For 9 years early in his career, Witherow worked as a regional, visual merchandiser for Peebles Department Stores. He is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a BS in Communications. He was born and raised in Smyrna, Tennessee, and moved to Alabama in 1998. He and his wife of 18 years, Andrea, have three children: son Charlie, daughter Roxanne, and daughter Georgette (Gigi). Witherow already serves in the Marshall County community as a member of the Board of Directors for the Whole Backstage, as an active member of Guntersville First United Methodist Church, and as a passionate volunteer and fill in Innkeeper with Room in the Inn.

Witherow says, “The city of Albertville has always held a special place in my heart, and I am both humbled and honored to serve as the new Chamber President. I look forward to helping our community soar to new heights in the coming years.” 

Aiding Witherow in this goal will be Kathy Gore, who will continue to serve as the Executive Assistant of the Chamber, and the 2019 Executive Board and Board of Directors.

“Kathy has done an incredible job keeping our Chamber office open and very active during the absence of a President,” said Beth Ann Parnell, 2019 Vice Chair of Planning and Development. “We could not have asked for a better Executive Assistant and partner to help us as an Executive Board and Board of Directors. As a Board, we look forward to continuing to support Stan and Kathy and serve as a voice and champion for the City of Albertville during this exciting time of growth and in the years to come.”

Joining the President and Executive Assistant in leading the Chamber is the 2019 Board of Directors: Jason Simpson, Chairperson; Beth Ann Parnell, Vice Chair of Planning and Development; Don McDaniel, Vice Chair of Membership and Finance; Thomas Carroll, Immediate Past Chairperson; Tim Bearden, Brad Biddle, Dr. Boyd English, Chris Johnson, Austin Kennedy, Michael Marsh, Samantha May, Jay Mitchell, Kim Patterson, Kim Pollard, Brittany Riddle, and Jeff Thomas.

For more information, please contact: Albertville Chamber of Commerce, Attention: Executive Board of Directors, P.O. Box 1457, Albertville, AL 35950 or email to exec@albertvillechamberofcommerce.com

Citizen of the Year Award

Criteria: 

·        The candidate must be a resident of Albertville or have a business in Albertville.

·        The candidate’s civic or business contribution must have had a direct bearing on the City of Albertville’s growth, welfare, and image.

·        Service to the Albertville Chamber of Commerce will be strongly favored.

·        Volunteer effort by a candidate will be favored over efforts made as part of a candidate’s vocation. 

·        Candidates who have had continued influence over the years will be favored over those with shorter terms of influence.

·        Preference shall be given to candidates who function as a part of the Albertville business community. 

·        Preference shall be given to candidates who consistently demonstrated excellence in professional and community leadership and make significant contributions to the welfare of the community through involvement and participation in many areas.

Nominations:

Individuals and organizations may nominate individuals for Citizen of the Year. A candidate may be nominated more than one year; however, a new nomination form must be updated and submitted each year.

Nomination Procedure:

Each nomination must include a letter stating why this person deserves to be Citizen of the Year. Information should include family information, length of residency in Albertville, professional/business accomplishments, community service, church activities, and specific examples or stories of special service the community. In addition, the nomination may include letters of recommendation, if desired. 

Industry of the Year Award

Criteria: 

·        The candidate must be an Albertville industry.

·        The candidate must be a member in good standing with the Albertville Chamber of Commerce.

·        The candidate will be judged on community Involvement, chamber participation, business success, and overall deservedness.

Nominations:

Nominations may be made by individuals or groups. The Albertville Industry of the Year will be nominated by the Chamber of Commerce to represent Albertville at the Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards. 

Nomination Procedure:

Each nomination must include the following: 

1.      Name of nominated industry.

2.      Leadership and community support: Discuss how the nominated industry is a leader in the business community and supports its local community. 

3.      Chamber involvement: Discuss how the nominated industry participates in and has a leadership role in the Albertville Chamber of Commerce.

4.      Business Success: Discuss the customer growth and focus, industry awards program initiatives, or other reasons for the success of the nominated industry.

5.      Overall Deservedness: Discuss why the industry you are nominating should be named the 2017 Albertville Industry of the Year.

Small Business of the Year Award

Criteria: 

·        The candidate must be an Albertville business.

·        The candidate must be a member in good standing with the Albertville Chamber of Commerce.

·        The candidate will be judged on community Involvement, chamber participation, business success, and overall deservedness.

·        Categories: Emerging Business (in business fewer than 5 years), Small Business of the Year (1-10 employees), Small Business of the Year (11-50 employees), Small Business of the Year (51-100 employees). 

Nominations:

Nominations may be made by individuals or groups. The Albertville Small Business of the Year will go on to represent Albertville at the State Small Business Awards presented by the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama and the Business Council of Alabama. 

Nomination Procedure:

Each nomination must include the following: 

1.      Name of nominated small business.

2.      Nomination Category: Emerging (in business less than 5 years), Small Business (1-5 employees), Small Business (11-50 employees), Small Business (51-100 employees).

3.      Leadership and community support: Discuss how the nominated small business is a leader in the business community and supports its local community. 

4.      Chamber involvement: Discuss how the nominated small business participates in and has a leadership role in the Albertville Chamber of Commerce.

5.      Business Success: Discuss the customer growth and focus, industry awards program initiatives, or other reasons for the success of the nominated small business.

6.      Overall Deservedness: Discuss why the small business you are nominating should be named the 2019 Albertville Small Business of the Year.

Nominations must be received by the Albertville Chamber of Commerce

By February 2, 2019.

Presentation of the Small Business of the Year will be at the annual

 Chamber Banquet held later this winter.