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SUMMARY:Franklin County Partnership Awards Banquet
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce & Franklin County Development Authority partner each year to honor our local businesses\, industries\, and individuals that make Franklin County great.\nNominations are open to the public for various award categories.\nAwards are presented at the Franklin County Partnership Awards Banquet.\nAttendees will enjoy a lovely meal with entertainment as we honor our award recipients.\nTickets are required for attendance.\n$40 per person\n$300 per table of 8\n(After March 4th\, ticket price will increase to $50)\nClick here for a full list of award categories!\n\nNominations are now closed.
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/franklin-county-partnership-banquet/
LOCATION:A.W. Todd Centre\, 201 Washington Ave S\, Russellville\, AL\, 35653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:State of the Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join us for State of the Schools!\nWe’ll get to hear from Greg Hamilton\, Superintendent of Franklin County Schools\, Dr. Tim Guinn\, Superintendent of Russellville City Schools\, and Dr. Jeff Goodwin\, President of Northwest Shoals Community College!\nWe will also be honoring an “Outstanding Employees of the Year” from each school in our county.\nStop by to hear more about improvements & future plans for each school system!\nWhen:  Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\nWhere: Tharptown High School Gymnasium\nTime: 6:00 PM
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/state-of-the-schools/
LOCATION:Tharptown High School Gymnasium\, 255 County Road 80\, Russellville\, AL\, 35654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:Tour the County @ the Chamber
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Chamber for a ‘mini’ Tour of the County as we celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week!\n.\nFriday\, May 9\, 2025\n103 Jackson Ave N\, Russellville\, AL 35653\n10 AM – 4 PM\n.\n\nCome be a tourist in your hometown as we PACK the Franklin County Chamber office with photos\, information\, memorabilia\, snacks\, & prizes!\nWe will have our watermelon balloon arch photo booth ready with the reveal of the 2025 Watermelon Festival T-shirt design!\nWe will also have vintage watermelon t-shirts available for purchase.\nShreddin’ Ice will be set up outside for a sweet treat! We will also have popcorn\, snacks\, & watermelon punch available!\nJoin us in celebration of National Travel & Tourism Week to take a mini tour of Franklin County and take a Post Card (or two!) home to remember the journey!\n.\n.\nTour the County at the Franklin County Chamber\nFriday\, May 9th\, 2025\n103 Jackson Avenue N\, Russellville\, AL 35653\n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n\n#NTTW #VisitFC
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/chamber-party/
LOCATION:Franklin County Chamber of Commerce\, 103 Jackson Ave N\, Russellville\, AL\, 35653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Small Business Financing
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Financing:\nLending Basics and Steps to Improve Your Credit Standing\nDATE: Thursday\, April 4\, 2024\nTIME: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\nLOCATION: A.W. Todd Centre (201 S Washington Avenue\, Russellville\, AL 35653\nFEE: No charge to attend!\n*Walk-ins are welcome but advance registration is preferred (register here: Lunch & Learn: Lending Basics and Steps to Improve Your Credit Standing (ecenterdirect.com))\nObtaining capital to start a business can be a daunting task. This program will outline the fundamentals of small business financing and how to access small business capital for your small business needs. Additionally\, the session will provide you with tools to review and improve your credit standing—which can be critical in any attempt to obtain small business financing.\nPresented by the Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network – in partnership with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County Economic Development Authority – Small Business Financing: Lending Basics and Steps to Improve Your Credit Standing will cover the basics of obtaining financing for your startup or existing business. The program will be led by\nexperienced Alabama SBDC business advisors who have practical experience and are committed to helping you in your small business efforts.\nSome of the information presented in the 90-minute program includes:\n– Sources of Lending\n– Lender Requirements\n– Document Requirements\n– The Importance of Your Credit Score\n– How to Read Your Credit Report and Improve Your Credit Standing\nSmall Business Financing: Lending Basics and Steps to Improve Your Credit Standing will be presented from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm\, Thursday\, April 4th\, at the A. W. Todd Centre in Russellville. Lunch will be provided.\n 
URL:https://franklincountychamber.org/upcoming-event/lunch-learn-small-business-financing/
LOCATION:A.W. Todd Centre\, 201 Washington Ave S\, Russellville\, AL\, 35653\, United States
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