BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alabama Business Events//events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Alabama Business Events: Montgomery REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grant Writing Series - Grant Writing 101 DTSTART:20261013T133000Z DTEND:20261013T153000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T152010Z UID:occ-260@alabamabusinessevents.com CATEGORIES:Workshop DESCRIPTION:GRANT WRITING 101 \\\; \\n \\nThis is a back-to-basics course with participants focusing on grant terminology\\\, organization readiness for grant writing\\\, the all-important mission statement\\\, plus tips o n where to find the money. This class is structured for small to medium no nprofits looking for grant resources.\\n \\n - Experience Level: For begin ners as well as those who might want to brush up on…\nOrganizer: Montgom ery Area Chamber of Commerce\nDetails: https://www.alabamabusinessevents.c om/events/grant-writing-series-grant-writing-101/\nSource: https://www.mon tgomerychamber.com/events/details/grant-writing-series-grant-writing-101-1 4038 LOCATION: URL:https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/grant-writing-series-gran t-writing-101/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chamber Orientation DTSTART:20261014T133000Z DTEND:20261014T143000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T152010Z UID:occ-261@alabamabusinessevents.com CATEGORIES:Workshop,Networking DESCRIPTION:Are you a new member or an existing longtime member looking to reconnect with the Montgomery Chamber? \\\;Join us for Chamber Orientatio n\\\, where we&rsquo\\\;ll provide insights\\\, resources\\\, and networki ng opportunities to help you maximize your membership. \\n \\\; \\nDuring this Orientation\\\, you will: \\n\\n \\n - Learn about Chamber initiative s and benefits \\n - Network with other members and Chamber…\nOrganizer: Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce\nDetails: https://www.alabamabusiness events.com/events/chamber-orientation/\nSource: https://www.montgomerycham ber.com/events/details/chamber-orientation-10-14-2026-13535 LOCATION: URL:https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/chamber-orientation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grant Writing Series - Grant Writing 102 DTSTART:20261015T133000Z DTEND:20261015T163000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T152010Z UID:occ-263@alabamabusinessevents.com DESCRIPTION:GRANT WRITING 102 \\\; \\n \\nTakes participants through all e lements of an effective grant proposal from the executive summary to attac hments. In addition to basic terminology and elements of a proposal review \\\, participants will work in small groups reviewing actual grant applica tions.\\n \\n - Experience Level: For persons who have already taken 101 a nd those who may have written grants before and…\nOrganizer: Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce\nDetails: https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/e vents/grant-writing-series-grant-writing-101/\nSource: https://www.montgom erychamber.com/events/details/grant-writing-series-grant-writing-102-14039 LOCATION: URL:https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/grant-writing-series-gran t-writing-101/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SBA Lending and Contracting Overview for Small Businesses (In-Pers on) DTSTART:20261015T150000Z DTEND:20261015T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T152010Z UID:occ-264@alabamabusinessevents.com CATEGORIES:Workshop DESCRIPTION:During this event we&rsquo\\\;ll discuss a deeper dive into SB A loan programs\\\, what lenders are looking for when underwriting loans a nd SBA resources on how to do business with the federal government includi ng discussion of the various certifications (8a\\\, Woman Owned Certificat ion\\\, Veteran Owned Certification\\\, Service-Disabled Veterans Owned Ce rtification\\\, and HUBZone Certification)\nOrganizer: Montgomery Area Cha mber of Commerce\nDetails: https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/sb a-lending-and-contracting-overview-for-small-businesses-in-person/\nSource : https://www.montgomerychamber.com/events/details/sba-lending-and-contrac ting-overview-for-small-businesses-in-person-16516 LOCATION: URL:https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/sba-lending-and-contracti ng-overview-for-small-businesses-in-person/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Professional Development - Employee Engagement & Retention DTSTART:20261020T140000Z DTEND:20261020T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T152010Z UID:occ-274@alabamabusinessevents.com CATEGORIES:Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce for Power Up Your Business\\\, an impactful leadership development session focused on Emplo yee Engagement &\\\; Retention. This interactive training will be led by a n expert trainer from the Alabama Technology Network (ATN)\\\, bringing re al-world insight and practical tools you can immediately apply in your wor kplace. Whether you'\\\;re leading a team\\\,…\nOrganizer: Prattville Ar ea Chamber of Commerce\nDetails: https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/eve nts/professional-development-employee-engagement-retention/\nSource: https ://business.prattvillechamber.com/chamber-calendar/Details/professional-de velopment-employee-engagement-retention-1947911?sourceTypeId=Hub LOCATION:131 N Court St Prattville URL:https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/professional-development- employee-engagement-retention/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Small Business Forum - From Family Tradition to Household Name DTSTART:20261021T132500Z DTEND:20261021T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T152010Z UID:occ-269@alabamabusinessevents.com CATEGORIES:Conference DESCRIPTION:What do you do when publishers turn down your big idea? Or whe n an unexpected viral moment suddenly puts your product in the spotlight? \\n\\n Tune in to the CO&mdash\\\;100 Small Business Forum on October 21\ \\, and hear from Christa Pitts\\\, co-founder of The Lumistella Company ( home of The Elf on the Shelf®\\\;)\\\, about the pivotal moments that hel ped transform a family tradition into a brand…\nOrganizer: Montgomery Ar ea Chamber of Commerce\nDetails: https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/eve nts/small-business-forum-from-family-tradition-to-household-name/\nSource: https://www.montgomerychamber.com/events/details/small-business-forum-fro m-family-tradition-to-household-name-16505 LOCATION:Online URL:https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/small-business-forum-from -family-tradition-to-household-name/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October Chamber Luncheon Sponsored by Guardian Credit Union DTSTART:20261021T163000Z DTEND:20261021T180000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T152010Z UID:occ-277@alabamabusinessevents.com CATEGORIES:Networking DESCRIPTION:You'\\\;re invited to join us for the October Chamber Luncheon sponsored by Guardian Credit Union on October 21 from 11:30AM to 1:00PM a t the Catfish House! Gain a little knowledge while building your connectio ns by joining the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce and our members for the Chamber Champion Luncheon sponsored by Guardian Credit Union. The Cham bers Monthly Luncheons are a great…\nOrganizer: Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce\nDetails: https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/october -chamber-luncheon-sponsored-by-guardian-credit-union/\nSource: https://bus iness.prattvillechamber.com/chamber-calendar/Details/october-chamber-lunch eon-sponsored-by-guardian-credit-union-1947924?sourceTypeId=Hub LOCATION:2060 Downing Street Millbrook AL 36054 URL:https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/october-chamber-luncheon- sponsored-by-guardian-credit-union/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversations with Congressman Palmer DTSTART:20261029T123000Z DTEND:20261029T140000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T152010Z UID:occ-278@alabamabusinessevents.com CATEGORIES:Networking DESCRIPTION:The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce invites members of the business community and community leaders to join us for Coffee & Conversa tions with Congressman Gary Palmer on Thursday\, October 29\, from 7:30– 9:00 A.M. at Central Alabama Community College in Prattville. This event w ill provide attendees with an opportunity to hear directly from Congressma n Palmer\, learn more about issues and…\nOrganizer: Prattville Area Cham ber of Commerce\nDetails: https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/cof fee-conversations-with-congressman-palmer/\nSource: https://business.pratt villechamber.com/chamber-calendar/Details/coffee-conversations-with-congre ssman-palmer-1922859?sourceTypeId=Hub LOCATION:1320 Old Ridge Rd Prattville 36066 URL:https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/coffee-conversations-with -congressman-palmer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Launchpad: Navigating Small Business Opportunities with NASA Marsh all DTSTART:20261029T133000Z DTEND:20261029T183000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T152010Z UID:occ-272@alabamabusinessevents.com CATEGORIES:Networking DESCRIPTION:## \\n\\n \\nLaunchpad offers a valuable opportunity for small businesses\\\, large businesses\\\, government agencies\\\, and industry partners to connect and explore opportunities in the federal marketplace. \\n\\n Hear directly from representatives of NASA Marshall Space Flight Ce nter\\\, aerospace and defense prime contractors\\\, and other industry le aders about upcoming procurement needs\\\, SBIR…\nOrganizer: Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce\nDetails: https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/e vents/launchpad-navigating-small-business-opportunities-with-nasa-marshall /\nSource: https://www.montgomerychamber.com/events/details/launchpad-navi gating-small-business-opportunities-with-nasa-marshall-16217 LOCATION:Online URL:https://www.alabamabusinessevents.com/events/launchpad-navigating-smal l-business-opportunities-with-nasa-marshall/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR