Enterprise
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Enterprise in the News
September 2014
Get tickets for The Enterprise Celebration at the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, Dove Christian Supply/Enterprise and Dothan; Yancey Parker's, Elba Chamber, Ozark Chamber, Opp Chamber, Pike Chamber, Eagle Eye Outfitters, and Don Walker Western Wear.
Bates Memorial Stadium turned over to city
Sept. 30, 2014
The Enterprise Board of Education recently voted to turn over Bates Memorial Stadium to the City of Enterprise to operate and maintain. For more about exchange agreement and the city's plans for the stadium, click on the links below:
WTVY-TV photo
Former Gaither Vocal Band lead singer Guy Penrod is one fo the great gospel artists who'll be in Enterprise Sunday, Oct. 12.
Enterprise Christian concert previewed
Sept. 30, 2014
With the "Enterprise Celebration" less than two weeks away, Heritage United Methodist Church Pastor Matt Albritton said his congregation is looking forward to the great Christian concert. For more of what Albritton has to say and for information about the concert, click on WTVY's link below:
Automotive supplier makes
new home in Enterprise
Sept. 26, 2014
Enterprise Ledger photo
Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey helped Mayor Kenneth Boswell and welcome Advance Carrier Products to Enterprise Sept. 25. ACP is a Tier 2 automotive supplier. For more, click on the accompanying media links:
Meredith Brunson takes reins
as new city tourism director
Sept. 30, 2014
Meredith Brunson, a 2009 graduate of Elba High School, was sworn in Sept. 16 by Mayor Kenneth Boswell as the new Enterprise Tourism Director. For more about Meredith, click on the news links below:
Enterprise Ledger photo
City adopts $71 million
budget with COLA
Sept. 17, 2014
The City of Enterprise will have its new budget in place when the 2015 fiscal year begins Oct. 1. The $71 million budget, which includes a cost of living adjustment, was reviewed and approved by the City Council Sept. 16. For more information, click on the links below:
Plans for Coppinville Road
resurfacing under way
Sept. 26, 2014
An agreement between the city and the Alabama Department of Transportation approved by the council Sept. 23 paves the way for a resurfacing project on Coppinville Road. Click the link below to read more about the project:
Rickey Skaggs
to headline
Oct. 12 gospel concert
Sept. 13, 2014
Courtesy photo
Sponsors, vendors welcome
at "Enterprise Celebration"
Area businesses are invited to become sponsors/partners with the City of Enterprise and Chamber of Commerce in bringing this fabulous concert to the Wiregrass. If you would like to be a sponsor or would like to be a food vendor or vend other products and services, click here: SPONSOR, VENDOR INFO
City Council accepts bid on sewer improvements
Sept. 3, 2014
The Enterprise City Council Sept 2 approved several bids, including a bid to perform improvements on tne sewer main on Cowpen Creek. For more information, click on the link below:
Aviation company changes name, president as new $12 million hangar construction projects nears completion
Sept. 4, 2014
An aircraft repair and refurbishing company that will soon be opening a $12 million hangar facility at the Enterprise Municipal Airport announced a name change and introduced a new president recently.
Alabama Aircraft Support, which began the monumental construction project in January, is now known as Arista. its new president is Rich Enderle. For more about the company, the recent changes and the expected opening of the new facility, where more than 200 aircraft maintenance jobs will be filled, click on the local media links at right.
Southeast Sun photo
OCTOBER 2014
City joins local organizations
to plan Veterans Parade
Oct. 21, 2014
Women of the Military” will be a special focus of the 5th Annual Enterprise Veterans Parade Nov. 6, but all veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve personnel from Enterprise and the surrounding communities are encouraged to participate and be recognized.. For more, click on the link(s) below:
Mayor helps kick off Veterans
Treatment Court
Oct. 29, 2014
Mayor Kenneth W. Boswell joined 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Jeff Kelley and other local leaders Oct. 29 to kick off the first Veterans Treatment Court in the county. For more about the program, click on the following links.
Southeast Sun photo
Bates Memorial Stadium comes alive for Enterprise Celebration
Oct. 12, 2014
Bates Memorial Stadium came alive Sunday, Oct. 12, for the inaugural Enterprise Celebration gospel concert.
For more, click on the link(s) below:
Rick Center photo
City Clerk says department heads managed their budgets well
Oct. 8, 2014
As the Enterprise City Council approved several budget adjustments Aug. 7, City Clerk Steve Hicks also pointed out that the FY 2014 budget goals were met largely because the directors of all city departments managed their individual departmental budgets well. For more, click on the link(s) below
Enterprise a "happy" city
Oct. 13, 2014
Enterprise has been named one of the happiest cities in Alabama. Find our why by clicking here:
City Parks and Rec hosts
'Spooky in the Park'
Oct. 23, 2014
The Enterprise Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for its fourth annual Spooky in the Park event Oct. 24 at the Enterprise Recreational Complex. The event will be from 5 until 9 p.m. and feature a number of activities. For more, click on the link(s) below:
City welcomes new Fort Rucker Commanding General
Oct. 24, 2014
Mayor Kenneth W. Boswell welcomed Maj. Gen. Michael Lundy during a reception hosted by the Enterprise Area Chamber of Commerce. For more, see the following links:
Enterprise Ledger photo
Enterprise Fire Department
to get new home
Oct. 22, 2014
The city announced plans to purchase the old Nichols Buick GMC building on Plaza Drive and renovate it to become the new Central Fire Station. For more, click on the link(s) below:
Coming up Sunday:
"An Enterprise Celebration"
Oct. 8, 2014
The Wiregrass is abuzz with talk of the "Enterprise Celebration," a wonderful gospel concert and festival set for this Sunday, Oct. 12 at Bates Memorial Stadium. Gates open at 1. Music starts at 1:50 and will continue with great gospel artists throughout the rest of the day and evening. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and come to the stadium Sunday to hear a blessing. Catch some of the buzz by clicking on the links below:
Final preparations under way
for big "Gospel Gathering"
With front page photo artwork by graphics designer Laura Fezie, The Southeast Sun's Carly Omenhiser provides an in-depth preview of the activities scheduled for Sunday's great gospel concert and festival. Click on the following links to read all about it!
Craig Stringfield of First Baptist Church of Enterprise directs the mass choir in a song during Monday night's practice session as Jamie Baker of Hillcrest Baptist Church provides accompaniment on the piano.
Celebration will have
a festival atmosphere
There will be activities for kids and adults at the Enterprise Celebration Sunday, Oct. 12. See Jennifer Calhoun's story in the Enterprise Ledger to find out about all of the activities.
Ladies in the Enterprise Mass Choir practice one of the songs they'll be singing Sunday. In the photo at far right, Malcolm Colbert of Johns Chapel AME Church directs a song, while, above, right, Billy Lutrell of First United Methodist Church directs another selection, as soloist Joshua Sik practices.
Enterprise Mass Choir adds
special touch to concert lineup
See Ledger Editor Kyle Mooty's interview with Mayor Kenneth Boswell about the upcoming "Enterprise Celebration," and learn more about the special Enterprise Mass Choir by clicking on the link below:
City of Enterprise photos
