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The Calera Housing Authority is dedicated to providing mission-focused and service-driven initiatives aimed at enhancing housing opportunities for residents. Through various programs such as the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and public housing development, they strive to facilitate affordable living options within the community. In addition to its housing services, the Authority is committed to self-sufficiency programs and workforce development, ensuring comprehensive support for residents. Their strategic planning and partnerships emphasize improving the quality of life for all those they serve in Calera and beyond. Generated from the website

The West Alabama Regional Commission (WARC) is a vital organization serving the seven counties and 35 municipalities in Region 2, encompassing Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa counties. Governed by an executive committee and board of directors, WARC coordinates region-wide projects and services, promotes cooperation among local governments, and implements state and federal programs on a regional basis. With a focus on economic and community development, transportation planning, nutrition and assistance programs for the elderly, and tourism promotion, WARC plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life in West Alabama. The commission receives funding from federal grants, member government dues, state appropriations, and contract fees to support its diverse range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the region's overall well-being. Generated from the website

SpecialtiesThe Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce promotes our businesses, our community and our quality of life. As a unified organization of individual sponsors, business, government representatives and individuals, the mission of the Chamber is to provide a prosperous environment to ensure the success of our members. New innovative ideas, and a whole new way of thinking allow us to function differently than other chambers. Our creative initiatives and strategic partnerships permit us to offer members benefits beyond the scope of what is traditional or expected. Using every avenue available, the Chamber serves to strengthen our business community through publications, events, promotion, community involvement, tourism, residential re-location information, website marketing, encouraging local consumer loyalty, fostering regional partnerships, and maintaining strong local and state government relations.HistoryIn 1996, a handful of business and civic leaders noticed the growing number and variety of businesses doing business in Mountain Brook. They saw a need for an organization to represent the best interests of these businesses and the community at large. In January of 1997, the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce was incorporated. The Chamber is now over 300 strong with the mission of providing an environment to help our members prosper and succeed through a proactive working partnership with the business community, city government and the community at large.