News for Chamber

June 16, 2025 | Gulf Shores, AL Eco Clean Marine, along with partners Beach Bum Outdoors, Alabama Coastal Foundation, and Fort Morgan Civic Association, hosted a successful trash pickup at the Fort Morgan Historic Site on June 16. With 49 amazing volunteers, the team collected 66 five-gallon buckets of trash in just 1.5 hours, proving the power of community in action. “Our waterways are ...read more

Orange Beach, Ala. - The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber's Small Business Council will host the 2nd Coastal Alabama Business Expo on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at the Orange Beach Event Center.The event, presented by Printing Pros, is designed to connect local business owners, entrepreneurs, and residents while showcasing the products and services of businesses throughout Coastal Alabama. The Expo ...read more

Gulf Shores, AL – July 8, 2025 – Eco Clean Marine continued its mission to protect marine life and preserve local beaches with a trash pickup event held this weekend at the Gulf Shores beach. Despite low volunteer turnout, with only one dedicated volunteer joining the effort, the team remained committed to the cause. Team Lead Karensa led the cleanup, spending 1.5 hours collecting trash along ...read more

Even in a landscape increasingly dominated by corporate empires and billion-dollar ad buys, the local bookstore, the bespoke bakery, and the indie gym aren’t just surviving — they’re learning to play a different game. For small businesses, staying competitive isn’t about matching scale. It’s about adapting faster, connecting deeper, and leaning into the very things that make them different. With ...read more