The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Candidates Forum for Baldwin County Commissioner candidates. The forum takes place Tuesday, May 13, at 6:00 pm and is open to the public. It will be held at the Daphne United Methodist Church Community Life Center, 2401 Main Street, Daphne.

Guidelines for the forum will include: candidates will answer the public's questions. Each candidate will speak only for themselves. When answering questions, each candidate will speak on the issues. A stop watch will be used with a thirty second warning for answers.

Questions will be accepted the evening of the event in writing - there will not be microphones set up for public comments. The attendees will be expected to show respect to the candidates. There will be no yelling, rude comments, name calling or booing. Signs will not be allowed to be held in the audience. Pamphlets and buttons may be handed out and worn.

There is no admission fee to the Baldwin County Commissioners Candidate Forum. For more information call (251) 621-8222 or 928-6387.

The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the 14th Annual Eastern Shore  Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament for Friday, May 16. This tournament will be held at the beautiful Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear. The course, a Robert Trent Golf Trail course, is owned by the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa. Registration is at 11:00 am with deli style lunch served and a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. 

 A four- man team is available for $700, which includes four packages. Individuals may sign up for $175. The Eastern Shore Chamber Golf Tournament is based on a 4-person scramble, playing off the best ball. Diamond Sponsor is Terry Thompson Chevrolet; Platinum Sponsors is Segers; Gold Sponsor is TrustMark Bank; Awards Sponsor is Zaxby's; Lunch Sponsor is EastPointe Hospital; Tee Sponsors are Daphne Utilities, Mobile Gas, Premier Landscape & Stone, Citizens Bank, Jim Goleman Agency "State Farm" and United Bank.

A percentage of the net, will be given to the Eastern Shore Chambers' Youth Leadership Program.

The Award Presentation will take place following the tournament.

Corporate sponsorships are available. For more information on how you can be a player, sponsor or just get involved, please call Amy Dial at 928-6387.

The Eastern Shore Chamber Issues breakfast scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 8:30 am, will focus on "Economic Update of Baldwin County" with Lee Lawson, president/CEO of Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance. The breakfast takes place at Daphne United Methodist Church Community Life Center, 2401 Main St., Daphne.

Before accepting the position of President and CEO for the Baldwin County EDA in August of 2012, Lawson worked as an economic development representative for PowerSouth Energy Cooperative in Andalusia, Ala. from 2008-2012. During his time at PowerSouth, Lawson managed PowerSouth's domestic and foreign economic development efforts for its 39 County Alabama service territory. Lee Lawson previously served as vice president of economic development for the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance from 2006 to 2008, during which time he was responsible for marketing and the recruitment of new jobs and corporate investments. Lawson has also held positions with the Jefferson County Economic and Industrial Development Authority in Birmingham, the Madison Chamber of Commerce in Madison, Ala and Interned with the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama and the Business Council of Alabama.

Boards Lawson serves on: Business Council of Alabama Board of Directors, Finance Chair, South Alabama Workforce Development Council, Chair, Career Tech Education Council, Chair, South Alabama Economic Development Association and Former Board Member, Economic Development Association of Alabama.

Lawson resides in Fairhope, AL and is a native of Montgomery, Ala. and a 2003 graduate of Troy University, where he lettered in Men's Basketball and received a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and public relations. Lawson is married to Regan Ware Lawson of Mobile, and is the father of four-year old Knox, three-year-old Greer and 10-month old McRaye.

Sponsors for the Business Academy Eggs N' Issues are: Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore, PC; Baldwin EMC and Daphne Utilities.

The fee to attend the event is $10 which includes a hot breakfast. To sign up call 928-6387. RSVPs are a must.

The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Allgood Dentis try, PC with a ribbon cutting at the 2004 US Highway 98, Ste. F, Daphne location. Attending the event were: Phil Cusa, board member of the ESCoC; Jeff Ramsland, chamber ambassador; Tonya Wheat; Thomas Allgood (child); Darrelyn Bender, president/CEO of the ESCoC; Dr. Alan Allgood, Dr. Brittney Allgood; Daphne Mayor Dane Haygood; Mark Stejskal, chamber ambassador; Stephanie Richardson; Keith Lott, and Nancy Grace, chamber ambassadors. They were joined by other staff and chamber ambassadors. Dr. Brittney Allgood is a general dentist offering a wide range of treatment for patients of all ages. For more information please call 251-625-4446 or visit us online at www.allgooddmd.com.

The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Collette Vacations to offer a fantastic deal on a whirlwind trip to Italy. And what's great about it is you have nearly an entire year to save up!

The trip is November 10 - 18, 2014. If you book now the cost for a double is $2,999 per person, single $3,349 and triple is $2,969. The regular rates are double $3,249, single $3,599 and triple $3,219. Included in the price is round trip air from Mobile Airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel stays and hotel transfers. Not included is a cancellation waiver and insurance of $230 per person.

You have the opportunity to explore the magic of Rome, Florence and Venice, which are filled with rich history, culture, art and romance. Rome, the "Eternal City" will be first, with three days of touring and experiencing the culture. Florence will be next, also with three days of group tours and time on your own. Venice will be next with a ride on a train, viewing 117 tiny islands, canals and 400 bridges. A boat trip will also be included and a walking tour with a guide explaining the many features of the area. The tour ends in the Milan Malpensa area on day nine, November 18.

Call the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce at (251) 621-8222 or 928-6387 to find out how to join us on this group tour.