ExploreEastAlabama

22/01/2024

**Sponsorship Opportunity**
7th Annual Clay County Fair

22/01/2024

**Vendor Opportunity**
7th Annual Clay County Fair

03/08/2023

Small businesses, Vendors, and entrepreneurs join others on August 9, 2023 in Goodwater AL at this free professional lunch & learn workshop focusing on how to finance your small business - sponsored by SBDC, SBA, Clay Co Economic Development Council & other community sponsors. We’d love to hear your feed back!

11/07/2023

Don’t miss a great LIVE R & B concert this Thursday
Brought to you by the Clay County Arts League 🎶!

Cornelius Hunter will be performing from 7pm-9pm
on stage in his hometown of Lineville, AL on July 13.

The 2nd of 4 FREE 2023 Summer Sizzle Concerts in beautiful Lineville City Park. Bring your chairs or blanket and your appetite!

Arts League will be selling hot & fresh concessions:
Soft Drinks, Hotdogs, BBQ sandwiches, Nachos, Popcorn, Boiled Peanuts, pickles and more🎉

02/05/2023

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21/02/2023

Vendor Opportunities

16/02/2023

14/02/2023

12/02/2023

starting this Thursday First Light will serve Donut Gelato Sundaes! Oh my!❤️❤️❤️Made with our signature Vanilla and Espresso Gelato.
You won’t be disappointed

10/02/2023

For the BIG GAME, the WM Hot Wing Bar is coming back this Sunday after our classic Sunday Special lunch! Stay tuned for more details like the menu for both soon! 10:30A - 4P

07/02/2023

05/02/2023

Great Opportunity for Admin Assistant $18-20 Hr

Great Opportunity for Admin Assistant $18-20 Hour

05/02/2023

Great Opportunity for Admin Assistant $18-20 Hour

03/02/2023

If you know any Junior or Senior college students, please pass this on. This is a great opportunity. Every year we have interns that gain permanent employment with some of the greatest economic development agencies in Alabama. Please take advantage of your chance to work with these great partners of Alabama.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA INTERNSHIP 2023 SUMMER PROGRAM

Throughout Alabama, Economic Development professionals strive to increase the standard of living for the citizens of our State. This is achieved largely through the creation and preservation of jobs. The Economic Development of Alabama Internship 2023 Summer Program is seeking five (5) motivated, detail-oriented individuals to work with one of the five (5) following economic development organizations in Alabama:

• Department of Commerce - Montgomery, AL
• Economic Development Partnership of Alabama - Birmingham, AL
• Alabama Power Company - Birmingham, AL
• PowerSouth Energy Cooperative - Montgomery, AL
• Spire Energy - Mobile, AL

Qualified individuals should possess a strong desire to learn about the economic development profession and an eagerness to offer thoughtful suggestions and critical analysis. The paid internship will span approximately 10 weeks. The interns will be exposed to a variety of aspects of economic development, including work at state, regional, local, and private ED organizations. Limited travel within the state will be involved.

Scope of Work includes but not limited to:
• Assist in the recruitment and location of new industries to Alabama
• Participate in meetings with domestic and international prospects
• Provide technical assistance in developing proposals for industrial clients
• Analyze and disseminate local, state, and federal incentive information
• Assist local economic development entities in their recruitment endeavors
• Work collaboratively with other summer interns who are part of the program
• Internship will culminate in presentation to Steering Committee

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is proactive and committed to work in a multi-disciplined field. She or he should possess the ability to balance various assignments and meet deadlines. Additional qualifications include:

• Excellent computer skills utilizing the MS Office Suite, especially in formatting, graphs, diagrams, and tables (GIS skills a plus.)
• Positive attitude
• Independence tempered by the ability to follow direction and abide by a work plan
• Ability to interact professionally with staff and associates (or Interpersonal communication skills)
• Strong research and writing skills, with organizational skills evidencing attention to detail
• Must be classified as a college junior or above as of February 6, 2023

Salary

Internship is compensated and you will work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.

To Apply:
The application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023. Please send resume, cover letter and 2 letters of recommendation to [email protected].

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27/01/2023

Licensed and ServeSafe certified. For all your Cake and Catering needs! Holiday food gift baskets, pl