Senior's Center



Shoal Creek, Orr Park

The Montevallo Chamber of Commerce prides itself on being the "Voice of Business" for Montevallo. The Chamber serves as a conduit for information that has the potential to affect the business community as a whole. "Chamber Chatter," a monthly publication of the Chamber, is a widely read vehicle for disseminating news to Montevallo citizens. The newsletter features sections for "City News," "Chamber Chatterings," "School News" and "Church News."Another popular feature is the full-page listing of "Things to Do and Places to Go in Montevallo."

From resources on sales-tax figures and population demographics, the Chamber has a broad availability of information to help businesses make informed decisions.

Every day, the Chamber expands the business base of local merchants. The Chamber serves as an ambassador for visitors and those interested inrelocating to the area. These prospects, once residents of Montevallo, have the potential to become customers and clients of local businesses. The Chamber also serves as a referral base when customers are looking for specific products and services.

Through its monthly meetings, the Chamber offers members an opportunity to network and hear speakers that present programs on timely topics that such as economic development, zoning, manufacturing, private enterprise and
management.

The Chamber serves as an excellent liaison between the community and the University of Montevallo. When UM programs, such as athletic camps or conferences, bring hundreds of visitors to the city, the Chamber notifies local restaurants and businesses of their pending arrival. Chamber Ambassadors and other members serve as hosts and hostesses for on-campus events, such as the recent regional men's basketball tournament that drew hundreds of visitors to the Montevallo area this spring.

The Chamber also serves as the planning catalyst for a number of city-wide events, including ribbon-cutting celebrations for new businesses, "Fall Comes to Main Street" in October, the Christmas Parade in November and the "Christmas-on-the-Creek" Series in December. The Chamber also hosts a local golf tournament each year and is involved in a number of ongoing projects such as the beautification of Magnolia Lane, Move-In Day at the University, the annual Labor Day celebration, Arbor Day, park/walking trail development,and charitable events. The Chamber is also co-sponsor of the annual Citizens' Night Banquet, a tradition that will soon celebrate its 30th birthday. The banquet recognizes outstanding citizens from throughout the community and is one of the spring highlights in the city.

Montevallo's Chamber serves as a focal point to provide information to assist those interested in visiting the area, as well as providing assistance once they arrive. Information is offered about local restaurants, lodging establishments, grocery stores, service stations, and retail and service-sector businesses. A Welcome Center for the city and the University is located at Chamber headquarters in the Will Lyman House, thus providing more opportunities for the Chamber to extend guests an enthusiastic Montevallo welcome. City and county maps, brochures about local attractions, walking tours, a restaurant guide, and a variety of other printed materials about Montevallo are always available. A literature rack is also available to display promotional materials from local businesses.

Remember, the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce is a working partnership of businesses, industrial and professional people who recognize the wisdom of coordinating their efforts for community and economic betterment.