About the Mobile Chamber
The Mobile Chamber is a private business organization with more than 1,700 members and the economic developer for the City of Mobile and Mobile County. The Mobile Chamber’s focus is to provide members with networking, marketing and professional development opportunities, expand jobs in the area, develop the local workforce, advocate legislative priorities and offer resources to help small businesses grow. Additional information is on the Chamber’s website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
Around Town – August 2022
Business View – August 2022 / Around Town
Note: These events are subject to change by the organizers. Check the websites listed below for more information and correct times and dates.
Boy Scouts of America Council Volunteer & Eagle Scout Recognition Event
Aug. 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park
Mobile Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Gather and celebrate as the Boy Scouts honor the recipients of the 2022 Silver Beavers, Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award, Fretwell Award, Vale La Pena, North Star Award and Class of 2022 Eagle Scouts.
Living History Crew Drill
Aug. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park
Come see history come to life with WWII historical reenactors, activities, demonstrations and meet-and-greets.
ussalabama.com/get-involved/living-history-crew
Saturdays at the Coop
Aug. 13 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Cooper Riverside Park
Relax and enjoy an evening under the stars, live music, food trucks and local vendors. Chairs and blankets are encouraged. This month’s event features Disco Kiss (rock cover band).
cityofmobile.org/parks-rec/events
Mobile International Speedway Race Day
Aug. 13 from 2 to 11:30 p.m.
Mobile International Speedway, 7800 Park Blvd., Irvington
Alabama’s fastest half-mile is the fastest fun around. Racing starts in March and runs through October.
mobilesportsauthority.com/facilities/mobileinternationalspeedway
Vintage Market Days of Mobile
Aug. 25 through Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (each day)
The Grounds, 1035 Cody Rd.
Vintage Market Days is an upscale, vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more.
Friday Night Live
Aug. 26 from 6 to 11 p.m. | Concert starts at 7 p.m.
Downtown Mobile between Dauphin and Franklin Streets
The City of Mobile will host a night of gospel and jazz performances in downtown Mobile.
cityofmobile.org/parks-rec/events
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Additional information is on the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce’s website at mobilechamber.com, on Facebook at @MobileChamber, Instagram at @mobile-area-chamber and Twitter at @MobileChamber.