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New Chamber officer is young with strong tech skills
Karin Hopkins Introducing Kelvin Stephens, the newest officer at the Tuskegee Area Chamber of Commerce. This past November, he was elected Secretary, replacing Fred Flowers who held the position for
Chamber meeting on November 25th will be special
Karin Hopkins The Chamber meeting this month will be intentionally short. We will start with a year-end review, focusing on major accomplishments that occurred within 2019. For the record, we
Reflecting on the WSFA Tuskegee Hometown Tour visit
Karin Hopkins The WSFA Tuskegee Hometown Tour production is now a sweet memory. Fortunately, we made an indelible impression on WSFA, which is a media powerhouse in this region. Vice
Momentum is strong at the Tuskegee Area Chamber of Commerce
Karin Hopkins Recently, we have been like ducks; calmly gliding on the surface yet paddling fast and furious underneath to sustain our efforts. We work hard planning, implementing and collaborating
19 to watch in 2019
TUSKEGEE RISING Karin Hopkins You probably have your own thoughts about who and what bears watching in the new year. To get the conversation started, I have prepared a list
Macon County educational program subject of television interview
BUSINESS MATTERS Karin Hopkins Dr. Jacqueline Brooks will share good news concerning the Macon County school system with the audience that watches WSFA TV 12 to learn about regional news
Chamber appeal to newcomers or member renewals
Business Matters Karin Hopkins As 2017 comes to a close, the Tuskegee Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is gearing up for the new year. If you would like to learn
Local business with humble beginnings is evolving impressively
Business Matters Karin Hopkins Nick Dowdell has steadily grown since he founded Provision Contracting Services in 2010. A full-service construction company, Provision has developed a respectable track record. The company
Big Plans for Shop Small Saturday
BUSINESS MATTERS Karin Hopkins With the holidays approaching, let’s remember that local, small businesses need our support. We will definitely focus on this sector during Small Business Saturday, a national
Special ceremony will honor Air Force Captain Pete Peterson
BUSINESS MATTERS Karin Hopkins Though his life ended far too soon, Captain Joseph “Pete” Peterson will forever be remembered in the annals of history. Soon another accolade will preserve his
Tuskegee Public School students master green screen technology
BUSINESS MATTERS Karin Hopkins During my long career as a news anchor, I worked at several television stations. When I became a public relations consultant, I adopted a practice of
Think, “When We Win” Concerning T-100 Project
BUSINESS MATTERS Karin Hopkins Over an intense two-day schedule, executives with Leonardo DRS visited Tuskegee and met with local stakeholders representing a broad cross section of the community. Organized by
