GADSDEN, AL. – The Etowah Chamber was delighted to host the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for The Candie Factory Bakery & Brew House, owned by Ceandra James, at 546 Broad Street, Suite A in Downtown Gadsden. The celebration was extra special as it coincided with Ceandra’s 45th birthday, making the event a true milestone for both the business and its owner. Founded in 2009, The Candie Factory is a family-owned specialty shop offering fresh-baked gourmet cookies, pastries, and sweet treats
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