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Overview

We offer many programs and events that stimulate, develop, and recognize those who are committed to impacting West Alabama in a positive, collaborative way.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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    • Leadership Tuscaloosa
    • Leadership Tuscaloosa Alumni Association
    • Leaders to Legends
  • Professional Development
    • Smart Series Sessions
  • Community Engagement
    • Diverse Business Council
    • Nonprofit Council
    • Veterans Affairs Council
    • Women's Leadership Alliance
    • Young Tuscaloosa
  • Networking and Special Events
    • Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration
    • Business After Hours
    • Celebrate Local
    • Chamber 101
    • DBC Summit
  • Civic Hall of Fame
    • Overview
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    • Class of 2016
    • Class of 2017
    • Class of 2018
    • Class of 2019
    • Class of 2021
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    • Class of 2023
    • Class of 2024
  • Benchmarking
    • Overview
    • 2017 - Greenville
    • 2018 - Lexington
    • 2019 - Chattanooga
    • 2021 - Asheville
    • 2022 - The Next Level Summit
    • 2023 - Raleigh
    • 2024 - Mobile
Veterans Affairs Council
Brian Butler

Chair

Brian Butler, SPHR

CAC Group

 

Veterans Affairs Council 

While the West Alabama region may not include many active-duty military personnel, it does include a significant number of National Guard and Reservists, and is home to over 80,000 military veterans. Beyond that, the region has a rock-solid tradition of support to our current and former military members and their families. Also, Tuscaloosa is home to a 1,000-bed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

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Recognizing the importance and the uniqueness of these current and former military members, The Chamber maintains an active Veterans Affairs Council. This Council focuses on building strong ties between the business community and our military and veterans. It also focuses on local issues unique to the military and veterans’ community.

The Veterans Affairs Council is an example of volunteers, many veterans themselves, working together to strengthen our community and improve the quality of life of veterans and their families.
 

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Please reach out to

Alicia Gregory

Senior Director of Programs and Operations

(205) 391-0561

alicia@westalabamachamber.com

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