The Madison Chamber of Commerce takes its role very seriously in the promotion of the very best place to live, work, and raise a family - Madison, Alabama.  As the 2010 Chamber President, the Chamber Staff and I would like to extend a very warm and heart-filled Merry Christmas to all our members, Madison residents, and residents of our neighboring cities. 

We are extremely excited of all our accomplishments and wish for you to share in our celebration.  Our Mayor Paul Finley, will give his State of the City Address during the Connect 2010 celebration.  This formal (black-tie optional) evening for Madison in Madison County will be held on Friday, January 22, 2010 at the Davidson Center for Exploration, and we want you to be there.

Event sponsors include the following businesses:

Gold - Sharp Communications
Silver - First Commercial Bank, Jeff Benton Homes, Madison Hospital, Look Advertising, Spencer Land & Homes Real Estate
Bronze - Wilmer & Lee PA, Crestwood Medical Center, STI Electronics Servis 1st Bank, L3 Communications, Regions Bank, Intergraph, Pat Glenn/Rise Real Estate, Port of Huntsville, Sirote & Permutt, Osborne & Assoc., Renasant Bank, White Fleming & Company PC, Knology, Mortgage America

Corporate tables are available for purchase $575 (table of 8); Tickets per couple are $150 per couple or $85 for a single ticket. All may be be purchased on-line at www.madisonalchamber.com or at the Madison Chamber of Commerce.   Pre-registration is encouraged as there will be no available tickets at the door.

This is an inaugural event you won't want to miss! Madison has had a tremendous amount of national recognition throughout 2009.  Please plan to attend the first Madison State of the City Address given by Mayor Paul Finley at Connect 2010.

As a father, a husband, and a family member who lives and works in Madison there truly is no better place than here.   I look forward to seeing you at Connect 2010 and many times throughout 2010, as we continue to celebrate in the successes of Madison and the surrounding areas.

Sincerely,

Taron Thorpe

Chairman of the Board