Events
A key part of our public policy and advocacy efforts are events such as our locally-held Chamber in Sessions and annual trips to Montgomery and Washington.
![State of the Community](https://res.cloudinary.com/caboose/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto:best,w_800/caboose/media/15193864_soc_huge.png)
Chamber in Session: State of the Community
Hear comprehensive updates from the City of Tuscaloosa, the City of Northport, and the Tuscaloosa County Commission.
Held annually. Typically held in August.
Chamber in Session: State of the State
Listen to the Governor and/or key state officials give an update on the State's goals, challenges, and future.
Held annually. Typically held in April.
![State of the State](https://res.cloudinary.com/caboose/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto:best,w_800/caboose/media/15193867_sos_huge.png)
![State of the Economy](https://res.cloudinary.com/caboose/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto:best,w_800/caboose/media/15193866_soe_huge.png)
Chamber in Session: State of the Economy
Hear from local and state economic development professionals, economists, and subject-matter experts.
Held bi-annually. Typically held in the fall.
Transportation Summit
Brings together community leaders and local, state, and federal officials to focus on key transportation issues impacting our region.
Held annually. Typically held in September.
![Transportation Summit](https://res.cloudinary.com/caboose/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto:best,w_800/caboose/media/15201280_beta-transpo_huge.png)
![Montgomery Drive-In](https://res.cloudinary.com/caboose/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto:best,w_800/caboose/media/15193865_montdrivein_huge.png)
Montgomery Drive-In
An annual 2-day bus trip to meet with the Governor, Cabinet officials, and/or members of the state legislative delegation.
Held annually. Typically held in the spring.
Washington Fly-In
An annual trip to Washington, D.C. for discussions with our Congressional Delegation about targeted, community-wide priorities.
Held annually. Typically held in the fall.
![Washington Fly-In](https://res.cloudinary.com/caboose/image/upload/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto:best,w_800/caboose/media/15193869_washingtonflyin_huge.png)