Welcome to Ozark and Dale County
Ozark is a city of 15,119 located in the corner of southeast Alabama. Dale County and
Ozark have the best of both worlds....a small town atmosphere with friendly people, yet
close to larger cities and other attractions.
The area has a low tax structure, with certain retirement incomes being exempt from
Alabama income tax, as well as one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The climate is
mild, leaving ample opportunity for outdoor recreation year-round. A championship
18-hole golf course is located in Ozark, and rivers and lakes are available for fishing and boating. Bass, bluegill and catfish are the "catch of the day" at Ed Lisenby Lake, located in Ozark. The sportsman knows no off-season with deer, turkey, and quail in abundance.
Full medical facilities are offered with an 89 bed county hospital, a new surgery center,
two nursing homes, and an assisted living facility. Educational opportunities are available at nearby Wallace College, Enterprise - Ozark Community College campus located in Ozark and Troy University at Dothan just 15 minutes away.
Housing is available with two new subdivisions, and land for custom homes with acreage. For the military retired, Ozark is the "Home of Fort Rucker," the largest helicopter training center
in the world.
History, recreation, festivals, entertainment, beauty, climate, security, and fun, can all be found in Ozark, Alabama. We warmly invite you to visit, or better yet, become part of
our community. It will be a pleasure to have you.
What the Chamber is.....
The Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of the business community. The Chamber is a private, non-profit taxpaying corporation. It unites hundreds of business and professional firms, thus creating a unique central agency working to improve business and build a better community.
The Chamber of Commerce is an association of people just like you, concerned about improving the area they do business in and are willing to actively do something about it. The Chamber's strength lies in the diversity of its membership. Both large and small businesses from virtually every profession as well as clubs & organizations are represented and influence the direction of the Chamber's programs. These programs are financed by membership investments in the Chamber.
The Chamber is also....
...Over 400 businesses, professionals, and individuals, working together to make the Ozark area a better place to live and work
...A united effective voice for the business and professional community on critical issues
...A clearinghouse for plans and proposals affecting the Ozark area's future
...A tourist information center for visitors
...Setting and achieving goals that will assure the Ozark area of reaching its full potential as a community
...Working to increase prosperity by encouraging growth of existing businesses and
fostering new ones
...Answering hundreds of written inquiries and call-in requests for information on
local businesses and attractions
LINKS TO
PLACES OF INTEREST:
The
Southern Star
Ozark Community eBook
City of Ozark
Ozark Civic Center / Upcoming Events
Ozark Dale County Public Library
Ozark City Schools
Dale County Board of Education
Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel
Alabama Advantage
Fort Rucker, Alabama
Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama
Business Council of Alabama
U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Small Business Administration
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Email the Chamber at:
info@ozarkalchamber.com
Online Applications
Membership Application
Claybank Jamboree Application
The Great Alabama Homecoming
Ozark will
welcome you home this year during the Great Alabama Homecoming. It's all
part of the Year of Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns - a celebration of
everything that is Sweet Home Alabama.
Oct. 1
Homecoming Celebration
Ozark Civic Center
6-10 p.m.
Tickets $10.00 per person
Oct. 2
Claybank Jamboree Festival
Arts, Crafts, Food, Entertainment, Kiddie Activities, Quilt Show, Art Show
Oct. 3
Historical Program & Music
Claybank Chruch
2 p.m.
Visit this
spot regularly for updates on events being planned for the first week in Oct.
2010.
UPCOMING EVENTS
If you have any questions about the events listed here, please call the number indicated.
If a number is not listed call the Chamber at
774-9321
Farmers Market begins June 5th
Saturdays - 8 a.m. until Noon
Tuesdays - 4 - 6 p.m.
Parking lot across from City Hall
July 19 - July 26
Electronics Recycling Drive
Dispose of old or broken computers; printers, keyboards, mice, monitors, digital
cameras, etc.
Cast-offs WILL NOT be accepted after the 26th.
Designated collection point is Ozark Dale County Public Library
For more info call 445-4794
August 5
10:00 A.M.
Ribbon Cutting
Eastgate Christian Academy &
Eastgate Preschool and Daycare
Glory To Him Church
6193 Andrews Ave, Ozark
August 8
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
The Passeri String Quartet of Athens, GA
Flowers Center for the Performing Arts
Admission is free. Donations will be accepted for the Flowers Center
Reception to meet the musicians will follow
Call 774-2618
August 10
10:00 A.M.
Ribbon Cutting
Prime Med
1970 Andrews Avenue
August 11
9:30 - Noon
Are You Classifying and Paying Your Employees Legally?
Business Seminar
Dan Sinas, VP Human Resources
The PR Companies
Free - Must make reservations
Call 774-9321
August 20 & 21
16th Annual South Alabama Pro Rodeo Classic
Dale County AgPlex Arena
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Rodeo starts at 8 p.m.
For ticket information call 774-9448 or 797-9754
Small Business Counseling
4th Tuesday every month
For appt. call 774-9321
City Council
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
Administrative meeting - 5 p.m.
Council meeting - 6 p.m.
2nd floor Municipal Complex
Call 774-5393
Utility Board
4th Tuesday of each month
5 p.m.
Utility Boardroom at Municipal Complex
Call 774-2336
County Commission Meetings
2nd & 4th Monday of each month
4:30 p.m. - Work Session
6:00 p.m. - Regular Session
Dale County Government Building
Call 774-6025
Board of Education Meetings
2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Call 774-5197
Social Security Administration
2nd Thursday of each month
8:30 until 10:30 a.m.
Perry Recreation Center
Call 774-2523 for information
Dale County Plat Books For Sale
Dale County Soil & Water Conservation District
202 S. Hwy 123, Suite E, Ozark
$40.00 each, cash or check only
774-4749 ext. 3
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