The Etowah Chamber’s 12th Annual Celebrate Local Business Expo was one for the books. Held July 31 at The Venue at Coosa Landing, this year’s event drew over 1,000 attendees from across the county, making it the largest in the Expo’s history.
Guests enjoyed meeting the people behind more than 80 local businesses, sampling food from area restaurants and food trucks, playing games, and voting for their favorites in the Best Taste of Etowah and booth categories. The energy was high from the moment the doors opened, with families, business owners, and community members filling the space to celebrate the best our county has to offer.
“This event is all about connection,” said Etowah Chamber's Philip Hall. “It gives residents the chance to meet our business community face-to-face, and it gives businesses an opportunity to showcase their products and services in a fun, interactive way.”
Etowah’s Most Engaging Business
1st – Riverview Regional Medical Center
2nd – City of Gadsden
3rd – SERVPRO
Etowah’s Most Informative
1st – Gadsden Regional Medical Center
2nd – Southern Cutts Tree Service
3rd – Amy Minton for Alabama State Senate
Etowah’s Best Hidden Gem
1st – McMichael Waste Services
2nd – Mr. Tee’s Screen Printing
3rd – TeleSystems, Inc.
#1 Can’t Miss Business
1st – CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
2nd – Greater Gadsden Area Tourism
3rd – Jake Leath – Country Financial
Best Local Food Truck
1st – Three Crow Coffee
2nd – King Kong Kids
3rd – The Chill Spot LLC
Best Local Sip
1st – Back Forty Beer Company
2nd – Yellow Jacket Nutrition
3rd – The Coffee Bar Gadsden
Best Local Sweet
1st – Sweets and Sprouts
2nd – The Candie Factory Bakery & Brew House
3rd – Osborn Foodservice
Best Taste of Etowah
1st – Big D’s Game Changer Sports Bar and Grill
2nd – Back Forty Beer Company
3rd – Gameday – Gadsden
From award-winning barbecue and locally roasted coffee to interactive business displays and prize giveaways, the Expo once again proved why it’s a favorite summer tradition in Etowah County.
The Etowah Chamber extends its gratitude to the City of Gadsden for serving as Presenting Sponsor, CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park as Stage Sponsor, and to all participating vendors and attendees who made the day such a success.
Plans are already underway for next year’s Expo, and if 2025 was any indication, 2026 is going to be even bigger.
For more information on Chamber events and membership, visit etowahchamber.org or call 256-543-3472.
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