2017 State of Our Communities

The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce's Governmental Affairs Committee would like to encourage you to attend the "Chick-fil-A State of Our Communities," an all-day event featuring guest speakers, panel discussions and breakout rooms, on Friday, April 21 at the Cullman Civic Center.

Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. Major session topics include the State of Education, State of Healthcare, State of Local Government and State of Public Safety. There will also be a "Meet Your Local Mayors" session at 1 p.m. Representatives from agencies and organizations related to human services, utilities, tourism and recreation, economic development, and the Chamber will be set up in the breakout rooms until the event concludes at 3:30 p.m.

See below for an overview of each major session:

State of Education
➤ Time: 8 a.m.
➤ Premier Sponsor: Wallace State Community College
➤ Corporate Sponsors: Cullman-Jefferson Gas | Cullman Electric Cooperative
During this session, we’ll hear from Cullman City Schools Superintendent Susan Patterson, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette and Wallace State Community College President Vicki Karolewics. The Student of the Year and Career Technical Student of the Year will also be announced.
 
State of Healthcare
➤ Time: 10 a.m.
➤ Premier Sponsor: Katherine Morgan - State Farm Insurance & Financial Services
➤ Corporate Sponsors: Cullman Electric Cooperative | Bradford Health Services
This panel discussion will feature Cullman County Commission on Aging Health Promotion Coordinator Lori Lee, Cullman Regional CEO James Clements and Mental Healthcare of Cullman Executive Director Chris Van Dyke.
 
State of Local Government
➤ Time: 11:45 a.m.
➤ Premier Sponsor: Willow Bend Mortgage
➤ Corporate Sponsors: Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. | Alabama Senator Paul Bussman
During this session, Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker and Cullman City Mayor Woody Jacobs will provide general updates on their respective areas.
 
State of Public Safety
➤ Time: 2:30 p.m.
➤ Corporate Sponsors: Cullman-Jefferson Gas | Publix
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long will be on hand to lead this panel discussion.