Chamber of Commerce programs & activities
Scholarship program.
From 2000 to 2011, the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce has awarded
$39,100 in college/trade school scholarship funds to Plainview High
School seniors. Scholarships will be awarded again in May 2012. More.
Retail promotions. The Chamber partners with member gift shops and other retailers each fall to promote the Rainsville Holiday Open House. Other "shop local" promotions may be presented through the year.
Rainsville Person of the Year award. The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce honors an outstanding citizen each January.
Carol Laney was chosen for the 2012 award, and presented with it at the Chamber's annual meeting on January 19, 2012. Bryan Thomas was the 2011 Rainsville Person of the Year.
The deadline for nominations for the 2012 Rainsville Person of the Year award is December 16, 2011. Nominations should be submitted in the form of a letter to the Rainsville Chamber. The Chamber board will make its selection before the .
The previous 20 Persons of the Year were Jimmy Sparks (1990), Dave Downer (1991), Dorsey Walker (1992), Dr. John Anderson (1993), Wayne Gilbert (1994), Peggy Benefield (1995), Craig White (1996), David Martin (1997), Bob Gray (1998), Billy Poe (1999), Noland Ford (2000), Roy Sanderson (2001), Keary Chandler (2002), Lila Mae Tommie (2003), Carey Baker (2004), Larry Traylor (2005), Byron Shipp (2006), David Holt (2007), Ronald Bell (2008), Wendell Elliott (2009), and Dorothy Bowman (2010).
Alabama Advantage. The Chamber participates in the state's mobile retiree recruitment program. Information packets are often sent to retirees who are considering relocation to northeast Alabama.
Retail promotions. The Chamber partners with member gift shops and other retailers each fall to promote the Rainsville Holiday Open House. Other "shop local" promotions may be presented through the year.
Rainsville Person of the Year award. The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce honors an outstanding citizen each January.
Carol Laney was chosen for the 2012 award, and presented with it at the Chamber's annual meeting on January 19, 2012. Bryan Thomas was the 2011 Rainsville Person of the Year.
The deadline for nominations for the 2012 Rainsville Person of the Year award is December 16, 2011. Nominations should be submitted in the form of a letter to the Rainsville Chamber. The Chamber board will make its selection before the .
The previous 20 Persons of the Year were Jimmy Sparks (1990), Dave Downer (1991), Dorsey Walker (1992), Dr. John Anderson (1993), Wayne Gilbert (1994), Peggy Benefield (1995), Craig White (1996), David Martin (1997), Bob Gray (1998), Billy Poe (1999), Noland Ford (2000), Roy Sanderson (2001), Keary Chandler (2002), Lila Mae Tommie (2003), Carey Baker (2004), Larry Traylor (2005), Byron Shipp (2006), David Holt (2007), Ronald Bell (2008), Wendell Elliott (2009), and Dorothy Bowman (2010).
Alabama Advantage. The Chamber participates in the state's mobile retiree recruitment program. Information packets are often sent to retirees who are considering relocation to northeast Alabama.
Storm recovery fund / survivor aid program.
Rainsville and many of its neighbors in adjacent communities were hit
hard by the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak. Thirty three lives were
lost in DeKalb County that day. Hundreds of homes, vehicles, and other
properties were destroyed or severely damaged.
The Rainsville Chamber has had the opportunity to help some families who lost all, or most, of their possessions in the storms. More.
Chamber events. The Chamber sponsors a number of events throughout the year including the annual Sand Mountain Dessert Bake-Off each November, the annual Christmas at the Crossroads each December, the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting each January, and the annual Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon each April. It sponsors A Day at the Capitol every other spring.
Networking events. Member businesses may host a Business After Hours, Business Breakfast or Business Brunch, etc. The Chamber will help promote the event through mailouts, newspaper articles, the online calendar and email-based communications. Hosting or attending a networking event is a good way to meet and fellowship with potential clients.
The Rainsville Chamber has had the opportunity to help some families who lost all, or most, of their possessions in the storms. More.
Chamber events. The Chamber sponsors a number of events throughout the year including the annual Sand Mountain Dessert Bake-Off each November, the annual Christmas at the Crossroads each December, the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting each January, and the annual Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon each April. It sponsors A Day at the Capitol every other spring.
Networking events. Member businesses may host a Business After Hours, Business Breakfast or Business Brunch, etc. The Chamber will help promote the event through mailouts, newspaper articles, the online calendar and email-based communications. Hosting or attending a networking event is a good way to meet and fellowship with potential clients.