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River Region Ethics now accepting business nominations for 2012 awards

River Region Ethics now accepting business nominations for 2012 awards

Montgomery, AL – River Region Ethics in Business, along with the Samaritan Counseling Center, Inc., are currently accepting nominations for the 2013 cycle of the River Region Ethics in Business and Public Service Awards through February 10, 2013.

 

Conducted in collaboration with Auburn University Montgomery’s Schools of Business and Sciences, the program honors small, medium, and large businesses, nonprofit organizations/public agencies and community leaders that stand apart in their dedication to the highest ethical standards in their approach to the workplace in the tri-county area.

 

Nominations may be made online through the program’s website at www.riverregionethics.com or by requesting nomination forms from The Samaritan Counseling Center at 262-7787.

 

Alabama Tourism Publishes Official Book for the “Year of Alabama Food”

Alabama Tourism Publishes Official Book for the  “Year of Alabama Food”

Montgomery, Ala.— More than 225 dishes at restaurants across the state are featured in a new photo book titled Alabama Food that goes on sale Dec. 3.

The colorful 128-page book was produced in cooperation with the Alabama Tourism Department and covers the food scene in the state by geographic region, starting in North Alabama and ending with the Gulf Coast. It’s based on the popular “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die” brochure and emphasizes unique and original Alabama restaurants, the growth of the farm-to- table movement, and native Alabama foods.

A section profiles food products manufactured in the state. More than two dozen Alabama photographers contributed images for the book. Karim Shamsi-Basha’s photo of Hot and Hot Fish Club’s iconic Tomato Salad is on the book’s cover.

Construction on Creek casino complex halted

Construction on Creek casino complex halted

WETUMPKA, AL (WSFA) - Construction on a new 20-story hotel and casino in Wetumpka is being halted, but Mayor Jerry Willis says he's not concerned. "This is temporary," he said of the delay. 

Leaders of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians agreed to stop the project after protests by the Muscogee Nation of Creek Indians, an Oklahoma tribe with connections to the land. The Native News Network reports that construction ended Tuesday at 5:00pm.

The Muscogee Nation objected to the $246 million project, which promises approximately 600 jobs, because it doesn't want the graves of its ancestors exhumed and moved.

WACC to host "Ask the Experts"

WACC to host "Ask the Experts"

The Minority and Women Owned Business Development Task Force (MWB) of the
Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce, announces the fourth “Ask the Experts” panel
discussion.


On Tuesday, October 23, 2012, Chamber member attorneys will offer tips, answer
questions, and develop working relationships with member businesses that may need
their services.


The Experts and their topics for this session are:


Regina B. Edwards, P.C.
“Legal aspects of setting up your business”


Brooke K. Poague, Bailey & Poague, LLC
“Collections…..How to get money that is owed to you”


Bill Lewis, Law Office of Bill Lewis, LLC
“You, Social Media, and the Law”


Connie J. Morrow, C. J. Morrow, Carraway, Baker Law, LLC
“Help! I’m being sued”

Capitol Hyundai service advisor wins national competition

Capitol Hyundai service advisor wins national competition

Capitol Hyundai service advisor Craig Lyne  recently walked away with top honors in a national competition among Hyundai service consultants and earned a slot to compete in the world competition to be held in Seoul, Korea in October. 

The Hyundai Motor America National Service Consultant Competition was held the week of Sept. 17, 2012 in Dallas, Texas.  Service advisors from more than 400 Hyundai stores across the nation were selected for competition based on productivity, training certification, individual CSI scores, and overall performance.  Mr. Lyne was one of ten finalists selected and secured first place by outscoring his competition on a 50 question test and outperforming his competitors on a 14 point vehicle walk-around. 

A native of Wetumpka, Mr.

First Community Bank eyes potential Tallassee location - Wetumpka Herald

First Community Bank eyes potential Tallassee location
Wetumpka Herald
The Tallassee facility would be the seventh banking office for the company, which was founded in 2001. First Community Bank of Central Alabama is headquartered in Wetumpka, and has offices in that city, as well as Prattville, Millbrook, Holtville, and ..... Read More

Irrigation tax credit being allowed for Alabama farmers for the 2012 tax year

Irrigation tax credit being allowed for Alabama farmers for the 2012 tax year

Beginning with the 2012 tax year Alabama farmers will be allowed a state income tax credit on the purchase and installation of qualified irrigation equipment, qualified reservoirs, or the conversion of irrigation equipment from fuel to electricity.  The credit is 20% of the unreimbursed cost not to exceed $10,000.  This credit is an Alabama income tax credit only.  It does not affect Federal income tax or Self-employment tax (SE tax).

To qualify for this credit you must be an Alabama tax payer that is an agricultural business that qualifies under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) sector 11 designation, and the activity must conform to existing environmental and water laws of Alabama.  Qualifying property for this credit includes the following:

Qualified Reservoirs - An off stream upland pond or lake whose sole purpose is as a source of water for irrigation.

Qualified Irrigation Equipment