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Business Council of Alabama president to visit chamber of commerce

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William “Billy” Canary, president and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, will be the featured speaker this month at the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Sept. 15, at the Trussville Civic Center. Canary, who has served in his current role at BCA since March 2003, plans to discuss and distribute the BCA’s recently released book “Unfinished Business,” which highlights the council’s past year.  

The luncheon, sponsored by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by Canary’s talk at noon.

This is first visit to the Trussville Chamber by Canary, who tries to visit nearly two dozen local chambers each year. 

“The BCA is a major advocate for Alabama businesses, and Billy Canary is an exceptional leader for that organization.  I’m thrilled that he will be speaking to our chamber membership,” said Diane Poole, executive director of the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Early in Canary’s tenure, BCA formed a partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama, uniting the Business Council with more than 120 local chambers across the state. 

Canary, a former special assistant for intergovernmental affairs to President George H.W. Bush, has worked as chief of staff of the Republican National Committee and CEO of the American Trucking Associations in Washington, D.C., prior to taking his current position.

In addition to his leadership with BCA, Canary serves on the board of directors of the Alabama Aerospace Industry Association, Alabama Automobile Manufacturers Association, the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama and the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama. He also serves on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Manufacturer’s State Associations Group, the Alabama School Readiness Alliance’s Pre-K Task Force and is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100.

Each month, chamber luncheons begin with a 30-minute network development time during which members and guests can network and exchange business cards with the estimated 80-100 individuals expected to attend. Prior to lunch, the chamber will honor its monthly Custom Service Award winners. Door prizes will also be given away.  

To register, visit TrussvilleChamber.com or contact June Mathews by phone at 655-7535 or email june.mathews@trussvillechamber.com. 

The cost is $17 (cash or check) or $17.34 if paying by credit or debit card, due to a 2 percent processing fee. Online registration is closed at midnight on Monday, Sept. 12, but the chamber office will accept registration by phone until noon Tuesday, Sept. 13. All nonmembers must pay in advance. The address for the Trussville Civic Center is 5381 Trussville-Clay Road.

September Luncheon

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