INVESTOR RECEPTION: APRIL 22, 2010 4 PM TO 7 PM
Just when you thought we couldn't do any better than the wonderful Investor Reception we had at the Beach Club.... Stewart Lodges has stepped in and taken on the challenge!
Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance cordially invites you to our Investors Reception sponsored and hosted by The Stewart Lodges at Steelwood! The Stewart Lodges is a combination of charm, exclusivity, and impeccable service—all nestled within a gorgeous 1200-acre wooded area. Located just minutes from Interstate 10 in a gated Country Club, The Stewart Lodges at Steelwood is the perfect choice for any gathering whether it’s a business retreat, family reunion or simply a get-away with friends.
Didn't get your email invitation? Please email kdavis@stewartsteelwood.com or call the Stewart Lodges office at 251-602-1300.
Directions:
From Northbound Highway 59: Go to red light at Love's Truck Stop, turn Right. Go to stop sign, turn Left onto Highway 49, go approximately 2 miles, turn Right onto Truck Trail 17. The gates to the Steelwood Resort will be 2.3 miles on your left. Take a slight left onto Steelwood Ridge Rd. In one mile, turn left onto Dogwood Grove, turn almost immediately onto Waterview Drive East.
From Southbound Highway 59: Just before you get to Loxley, turn Left onto Highway 49, travel approximately 1/2 mile and turn left onto Truck Trail 17. The gates to the Steelwood Resort will be 2.3 miles on your left. Take a slight left onto Steelwood Ridge Rd. In one mile, turn left onto Dogwood Grove, turn almost immediately onto Waterview Drive East.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE H K Motors continues to make progress in its quest to build hybrid automobiles in Baldwin County.
In April, we attended meetings in Washington, DC, with H K executives and senior officials of the American Public Gas Association, Natural Gas Vehicles of America, America’s Natural Gas Alliance, and North Baldwin Utilities. The meetings were very productive and could yield great benefits to the project. Additional meetings between HK Motors, state and local economic development officials are scheduled for late April. Each meeting moves us closer to making the project a reality.
Our April 22, 2010, Investors Reception is shaping up to be a special one. Stewart Lodge at Steelwood is both our host and our sponsor. They have an incredible event planned, starting at 4:00 pm. Around 5:00 pm we will have a short program featuring two economic development consultants, Erin Henderson of the Aetos Group and Jennifer Tanner of Janus Economics. The food, fellowship and program will all be outstanding so please plan to attend, “and please rsvp as steelwood is a private, gated community”.
To RSVP, email kdavis@stewartsteelwood.com or call the Stewart Lodges office at 251-602-1300.
Thanks for your support and friendship.
Robert Ingram |
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SUCCESS AT THE BALDWIN COUNTY JOB FAIR
The
Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce,
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, South
Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and the Baldwin County Economic
Development Alliance hosted its annual Job Fair on Friday, April 9th at the
Baldwin County Coliseum in Robertsdale. It was a rousing success. We had
39 employers on site and 819 registered job seekers. The event was
covered on all local television channels, all local newspaper medias, many
local radio stations, chamber news releases, and online. It is evident to us
that we do indeed have the work force available to make Baldwin County a
great place to work or start a business!
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO MADE THE EVENT RUN SO SMOOTHLY... WITH OUT YOU IT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE!
SAWDC NAMES NEW DIRECTOR: LAURA DAVIS CHANDLER
Laura Davis Chandler will serve as the new Executive Director for the Southwest Alabama Workforce Development Council Region 9 Inc.
Bob Higgins, chairman of the board of directors at South Alabama Workforce Development Region 9, today announced that Laura Davis Chandler has accepted the position of executive director of the organization.
“Ms. Chandler’s experience and leadership ability will add tremendously to our organization’s efforts to meet the workforce needs of our area,” Higgins said when making the announcement.
Chandler’s most recent previous position was president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Renaissance Corporation, a non-profit, public-private partnership formed following Hurricane Katrina. In that capacity, she directed efforts to remove obstacles to the rebuilding effort and to stimulate private real estate development and investment in the three coastal counties of Mississippi. Earlier, she served as senior deputy director of Fannie Mae in Mobile and as development manager for the Mitchell Company, Inc., a Mobile-based real estate development and management firm.
Chandler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Auburn University and a master’s degree in city and regional planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: RONNIE BRELAND
Full Name: Ronnie Breland
Current Title / Position: Vice President
Brief description of current responsibilities: Business Banking deposit & loan development for South Baldwin County demographic areas including Loxley, Robertsdale, Summerdale, Foley, Elberta, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Employment History: Regions Bank for 19 years.
Regions hire date: 1991
Major positions held at Regions: Community President/Vice President/Business Banking
Current board memberships: Ono Island Home Owners Association
Current and recent professional, civic, charitable, cultural memberships:
Kiwanis Club of Gulf Shores
Baldwin County Area Chamber of Commerce
Orange Beach Lions Club
2010 BOARD MEMBERS
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Don Robinson, Chairman Stan Szapiel, Vice Chairman Hiram Templeton, Secretary Joe Bullock, Treasurer David Rauch, Past Chairman Donna Givens, Executive Committee Jason Padgett, Executive Committee |
Superior Petroleum Services, Inc. |
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Joe
Allen
Ronnie
Breland |
Meyer Real Estate |