Are you looking for a safe, fun place to take your children trick or treating?
Join the downtown merchants for a night of celebration on Halloween from 5-7 PM. The Chamber is partnering with the Fort Payne Area Merchants Association to create the Halloween Block Party.
Candy and other treats will be given by the participating merchants. Look for the bright orange flyer in the store windows.
Adults will also enjoy the party. Discounts at each store will be available. Door prizes will also be offered.
Ghost stories will be told at the Book Shelf. Enjoy music at Roger’s Pawn and Music shop.
To be eligible for the grand door prizes you must have your ticket marked at each of the participating merchants. The Chamber Board of Directors will be giving out the tickets during the event.
The drawing will be at the WZOB live remote at 6:30 PM. Doris and Jack will enjoy interviewing you on the radio.
The Holiday Open House will be November 4, 5, 6th for Fort Payne Merchants. Enjoy great holiday shopping as well as refreshments. Discounts will also be available during the event.
Please remember to shop locally for all your holiday needs. Every dollar you spend locally turns over three times. Thank you for supporting local merchants.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
It’s time to break the confusion on nutrition
Carol Beddingfield
Director of the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce.
Are you confused and frustrated with all the food pyramids, body mass indexes, good fat-bad fats and food labels?
Well to confuse you even more the USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services have now updated their dietary guidelines.
To simplify things for you, these two federal departments have agreed on three basic changes to help you maintain appropriate weight for your age.
• Balancing Calories - Enjoy your food, but eat less. Avoid oversized portions.
• Foods to Increase - Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk.
• Foods to Reduce - Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals. Choose foods with lower numbers. Drink water instead of sugary drinks
More than two-thirds of adults and one-third of children are now considered to be overweight or obese. This excess weight raises the risk of serious health issues.
Bad eating habits lead to vitamin deficiency. Choose foods that provide more potassium, dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin D. If you are over 50, consume foods fortified with vitamin B 12 or take dietary supplements.
The lack of exercise continues to be another multiple factor in the war against weight gain. Seek out advice from your physician and then find a qualified instructor at one of Fort Payne's gyms.
I love David's answer when I asked what kind of sandwich would be suitable for my diet. His reply - half a sandwich.
Director of the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce.
Are you confused and frustrated with all the food pyramids, body mass indexes, good fat-bad fats and food labels?
Well to confuse you even more the USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services have now updated their dietary guidelines.
To simplify things for you, these two federal departments have agreed on three basic changes to help you maintain appropriate weight for your age.
• Balancing Calories - Enjoy your food, but eat less. Avoid oversized portions.
• Foods to Increase - Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk.
• Foods to Reduce - Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals. Choose foods with lower numbers. Drink water instead of sugary drinks
More than two-thirds of adults and one-third of children are now considered to be overweight or obese. This excess weight raises the risk of serious health issues.
Bad eating habits lead to vitamin deficiency. Choose foods that provide more potassium, dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin D. If you are over 50, consume foods fortified with vitamin B 12 or take dietary supplements.
The lack of exercise continues to be another multiple factor in the war against weight gain. Seek out advice from your physician and then find a qualified instructor at one of Fort Payne's gyms.
I love David's answer when I asked what kind of sandwich would be suitable for my diet. His reply - half a sandwich.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
It’s time to celebrate fall by visiting nearby Mentone
The Mentone Colorfest weekend will be Friday through Sunday. This local event continues to grow from its beginning at Brow Park.
I must congratulate Neal Whitt and his committee on creating entertainment for all ages.
The children's festival will be next to the General Store. The trout pond, hamster balls and pony rides are sure to be a huge hit with the children.
More than 80 artists and craftsmen will show and sell their work in the beautiful park overlooking the valley below. I have always found special holiday gifts at the vendors' booths.
A bonfire, dinner and music in the heart of downtown Mentone kicks off the event on Friday evening. International jazz ensemble, Watters Felts Project, will perform at the Mentone Inn pavilion.
Local entertainer Leah Seawright will highlight Saturday night's musical lineup. You can also enjoy dinner and a performance by Nature's Way on the outdoor stage at the Mentone Inn. One World Adventure will provide their famous catfish dinner, beginning at 5 p.m.
Do not miss the Mountain Breeze Equestrian Team on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the vacant lot next to the Mentone Post Office.
The festival is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
We wish our Mentone friends great success with the festival. We all prosper when we support each other. After all, Fort Payne is the gateway to Lookout Mountain.
Carol Beddingfield is the director of the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce.
I must congratulate Neal Whitt and his committee on creating entertainment for all ages.
The children's festival will be next to the General Store. The trout pond, hamster balls and pony rides are sure to be a huge hit with the children.
More than 80 artists and craftsmen will show and sell their work in the beautiful park overlooking the valley below. I have always found special holiday gifts at the vendors' booths.
A bonfire, dinner and music in the heart of downtown Mentone kicks off the event on Friday evening. International jazz ensemble, Watters Felts Project, will perform at the Mentone Inn pavilion.
Local entertainer Leah Seawright will highlight Saturday night's musical lineup. You can also enjoy dinner and a performance by Nature's Way on the outdoor stage at the Mentone Inn. One World Adventure will provide their famous catfish dinner, beginning at 5 p.m.
Do not miss the Mountain Breeze Equestrian Team on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the vacant lot next to the Mentone Post Office.
The festival is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
We wish our Mentone friends great success with the festival. We all prosper when we support each other. After all, Fort Payne is the gateway to Lookout Mountain.
Carol Beddingfield is the director of the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Seminar to focus on business with federal government
Business organizations in Jackson and DeKalb counties have announced a one-day seminar titled "Doing Business with the Federal Government and TVA." The event will be Oct. 20 in the Alabama Technology Center on the campus of Northeast Alabama Community College from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The Small Business Development Office of the University of Alabama at Huntsville will assist in coordinating the event. David Brock with the Small Business Development office at the George C. Marshall NASA Space Flight Center will also present information on the subject.
In the past, speakers have focused on opportunities with NASA and Redstone Arsenal and their contractors. This year, due to the interest in the Bellefonte project, sessions will feature contracting with the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Lunch and a special guest speaker will be provided at the noon break. Registration is $50 per person. Due to limited seating, 60 registrations will be accepted. Register today by calling the Fort Payne chamber at 256-845-2741.
Avans Machine and Tool of Hytop will present a session that will describe the steps to successful contracting with the federal government. As a former attendee of this seminar, Avans management was able to obtain contracts with a governmental contractor in Huntsville.
No matter the size of your company, valuable information will be gained through your attendance. The deadline to register is Oct. 18. You can also register by calling the other sponsors of the event: The Greater Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, The Impact Learning Center of Scottsboro, the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce, the Jackson County Economic Development Authority and the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority.
The Small Business Development Office of the University of Alabama at Huntsville will assist in coordinating the event. David Brock with the Small Business Development office at the George C. Marshall NASA Space Flight Center will also present information on the subject.
In the past, speakers have focused on opportunities with NASA and Redstone Arsenal and their contractors. This year, due to the interest in the Bellefonte project, sessions will feature contracting with the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Lunch and a special guest speaker will be provided at the noon break. Registration is $50 per person. Due to limited seating, 60 registrations will be accepted. Register today by calling the Fort Payne chamber at 256-845-2741.
Avans Machine and Tool of Hytop will present a session that will describe the steps to successful contracting with the federal government. As a former attendee of this seminar, Avans management was able to obtain contracts with a governmental contractor in Huntsville.
No matter the size of your company, valuable information will be gained through your attendance. The deadline to register is Oct. 18. You can also register by calling the other sponsors of the event: The Greater Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, The Impact Learning Center of Scottsboro, the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce, the Jackson County Economic Development Authority and the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority.
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