Chamber Chatter
Heart Month
2/22/2012
Although many people think of
heart disease as a man’s problem, over 42 million women live with
cardiovascular disease. Many are unaware
of the threat they face.
Heart disease is the number
one killer of women in the United States, killing more than a third. It is also a leading cause of disability
among women.
More than 200,000 women die
each year from heart attacks. – five times as many women as breast cancer.
23%
of women compared to 18% of men will die within one year of a first recognized
heart attack. Women are less likely to
receive appropriate treatment after a heart attack.
However,
heart disease is preventable. Many women
can significantly reduce their risk of heart disease if they have the
information they need, know the questions to ask their doctor, and receive the
support to make heart smart changes in their lives.
There
are 3 significant factors related to heart disease in women: 1) family history; 2) over the age of 55; and
3) African American, Hispanic, and Native American descent.
There
are also 3 immediate actions that women can take to help prevent heart
disease: 1) stop smoking; 2) get active;
and 3) have less stress.
The
Krazy Kudzu Follies can definitely relieve your stress. Laughter still remains the best medicine.
During
February, which is Heart Month, buy your favorite lady a ticket to the Follies
performances on March 1, 2, & 3rd at the DeKalb Theatre at
7PM. Tickets are $15 each or 2 for $20. They are available at the Chamber Office or
at Bruce’s Foodland.
Select an Entry:
10/9/2012 : Manufacturing Tour
9/24/2012 : VFW Agricultural Fair
9/12/2012 : Boom Days Heritage Celebration
8/8/2012 : Third Saturday hula hoop
7/17/2012 : Third Saturday Sunset Activities
7/11/2012 : Third Saturday Sunset
6/14/2012 : Third Saturday June 16th, 2012
5/30/2012 : Fort Payne Garden Tours
5/23/2012 : Third Saturday to bring more life downtown
5/17/2012 : Agriculture and Textile Production in Alabama
5/9/2012 : Students to put Future of Glass on display
5/2/2012 : Check out farm at Art at the Barn event
4/24/2012 : Chamber Block Party 4/26/12
4/18/2012 : All businesses must register with E-Verify
4/11/2012 : It’s about time to pay those dreaded taxes
4/4/2012 : Revenues lost locally with online buys
3/28/2012 : Experts can help local small businesses
3/21/2012 : First 2012 After Hours set for Thursday
3/14/2012 : Businesses can benefit from new ideas
3/7/2012 : Krazy Kudzu Follies Thanks
2/15/2012 : Krazy Kudzu Follies
2/2/2012 : Krazy Kudzu Follies 2012
1/25/2012 : Krazy Kudzu Follies
1/18/2012 : Banquet Award Winners
1/11/2012 : Walter Weatherly -V.I. Prewett Lifetime Achievement Award winner
12/21/2011 : Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
12/7/2011 : National Influenza Week
11/30/2011 : Christmas is in air, Fort Payne is no exception
11/23/2011 : Make sure to save for Small Business Saturday
11/17/2011 : Holiday Market is like several shops in 1 spot
11/9/2011 : Halloween event meets expectations
11/2/2011 : Devan Lowe Celebrates 50 Years
10/28/2011 : Halloween Block Party
10/19/2011 : It’s time to break the confusion on nutrition
10/12/2011 : It’s time to celebrate fall by visiting nearby Mentone
10/5/2011 : Seminar to focus on business with federal government
9/7/2011 : Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament
8/19/2011 : General Dentistry and Same Day Denture Service
8/17/2011 : After Hours Block Party at the DeKalb Plaza
8/3/2011 : World's Longest Yard Sale
7/20/2011 : Ed Chadwick, Chadwick Plumbing Services
7/11/2011 : Bellefonte Nuclear Plant
6/28/2011 : Better Business Bureau
6/22/2011 : DeKalb Regional Medical Center
6/15/2011 : Off the Boat Seafood
6/8/2011 : Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund
6/1/2011 : WZOB and the Chamber's first After Hours Block Party
5/25/2011 : DeKalb County Public Library
5/18/2011 : Chamber Block Party
5/11/2011 : Small Business Administration Disaster Loans
4/27/2011 : First Presbyterian Church
4/13/2011 : State of the City Address
4/7/2011 : Yellowhammer Active Wear
4/7/2011 : Yellowhammer Active Wear
3/23/2011 : Fort Payne Area Merchants Association
3/17/2011 : Blood Assurance blood drives
3/10/2011 : 2011 Krazy Kudzu Follies
3/2/2011 : What is kudzu anyhow?
2/23/2011 : Krazy Kudzu Follies-Josh Miller
2/16/2011 : Krazy Kudzu Follies
2/10/2011 : Valentine Give Away
1/19/2011 : Duncan Medical Equipment
1/5/2011 : Childcare Resource Network
12/22/2010 : Best of the Krazy Kudzu Follies
12/8/2010 : Roger’s Pawn, Music and Jewelry
11/17/2010 : Board of Directors
11/10/2010 : Green Egg and November After Hours
10/20/2010 : Northeast Alabama Community College and the Alabama Technology Network
10/18/2010 : Benny Campbell and Christmas Parade
9/29/2010 : VFW Agricultural Fair
9/22/2010 : Little River Canyon Bridge
9/15/2010 : Boom Days Heritage Celebration
8/26/2010 : DeKalb Regional Medical Center
8/5/2010 : The World’s Longest Yard Sale
7/30/2010 : Wilson Funeral Home
6/24/2010 : Wireless Expressions
6/7/2010 : Fort Payne Water Board
5/12/2010 : US 11 Antique Ally Yard Sale
5/5/2010 : Fort Payne High School Graduation
4/21/2010 : Full Throttle Living
4/14/2010 : First Southern State Bank
4/7/2010 : Small Business Administration Workshop
3/11/2010 : Krazy Kudzu Follies
3/2/2010 : Krazy Kudzu Follies
2/24/2010 : Krazy Kudzu Follies
2/12/2010 : Fort Payne Chamber Board of Directors
2/2/2010 : Krazy Kudzu Follies
1/27/2010 : The Duos and Squares of DeKalb County
1/13/2010 : Lookout Mountain Photography Club
11/25/2009 : Board of Directors
11/18/2009 : Carol Beddingfield
11/12/2009 : Shop Fort Payne first
9/30/2009 : DeKalb County Animal Adoption Agency
9/28/2009 : Wills Creek Village
9/2/2009 : Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament
7/15/2009 : Fort Payne Statistics
7/8/2009 : Bulldog Investigations
7/1/2009 : Our Nation's Birthday
6/10/2009 : Vulcan Materials Company has won the BCA Small Manufacturer of the Year Award for 2009
6/4/2009 : Fort Payne Garden Club
5/13/2009 : National Small Business Week
5/6/2009 : Sweet Seasons “Art at the Barn”
3/18/2009 : Employee Free Choice Act
3/16/2009 : Krazy Kudzu Follies Thank You
2/19/2009 : Fort Payne School System Promethean Boards
1/8/2009 : New Year’s resolutions
12/17/2008 : Southeast Hospice Network
12/2/2008 : Three Arts Club Annual Holiday Market
9/17/2008 : Fort Payne’s annual heritage celebration, Boom Days
9/10/2008 : Liberty Tax Service
8/13/2008 : Better Business Bureau of North Alabama
8/4/2008 : DeKalb County Fiddlers’ Convention
7/9/2008 : The Career Readiness Certificate
6/23/2008 : Moments in Time Photography
6/9/2008 : BCA Leader to Leader
6/4/2008 : Vicky Kirby-Edward Jones Investments
5/9/2008 : Krazy Kudzu Follies
