Alacom News
Diane
and Gene Simmons
I can’t name a single KISS song, but I know a marketing genius when I
see one. The time I spent at the feet of the “God of Rock
and Roll” was better than well spent. Did you know that his marketing
company is the third largest in the world, and that KISS is only a part
of it? Everything he does and everything he says is geared to
create income.
Diane Roehrig, President of Alacom Finance, Appointed to Rural Alabama’s Committee of 100
Diane Roehrig, president of Alacom Finance, a
Birmingham-based Community Development Company (CDC) has been appointed to
Rural Alabama’s Committee of 100.
Rural Alabama’s Committee of 100 will service as an advisory council to The
Center for Rural Alabama under the Department of Agriculture and Industries.
The mission of the center is to develop, promote and implement sound
strategies to improve the quality of life in rural Alabama.
In a recent speech, Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks praised each member
of the Committee. “Each of these outstanding people brings a different
perspective to the table, whether from education, health care, small
business, agriculture, local government or other areas. The collective
experiences and wisdom of these people will be critical in taking positive
steps to meet the unique challenges and needs of the more than one million
citizens of rural Alabama.” That is 22 percent of Alabama’s entire
resident population.
Like many other CDCs, Alacom is a privately owned nonprofit corporation
created to aid in the economic development of its community. A CDC
works with the Small Business Administration (SBA), municipalities and
private sector lenders, like banks, to provide financing for small to medium
sized businesses.
“Alacom has always been on the forefront of helping rural areas in their
economic development,” said Roehrig. “We’re very interested in getting
rural communities to compete with major metropolitan areas. We also
want to work with financial leaders, utilities and local governments in
creating more medical clinics in rural areas. There’s much to be done,
and we want to help in any way possible.”
Diane Roehrig, President Of Alacom Finance, Appointed To ACE Board Of Directors
Diane Roehrig, president of Alacom Finance, a
Birmingham-based Community Development Company (CDC) has agreed to serve on
the board of directors for the Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE).
ACE was created as a non-profit corporation, organized for the purpose of
utilizing the collective expertise of its partner organizations to assist
Alabama’s smaller communities as they attempt to be become “Alabama
Communities of Excellence.” ACE’s program is a comprehensive approach
to economic and community development for cities with populations between
2,000 and 12,000. ACE links communities to the private sector,
government agencies and universities. ACE partner organizations plan
and prepare for a more vibrant future.
Like many other CDCs, Alacom is a privately owned nonprofit corporation
created to aid in the economic development of its community. A CDC
works with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and private sector
lenders, like banks, to provide financing for small to medium sized
businesses.
“Assisting Alabama’s smaller community’s economic development has always
been a priority for Alacom Finance,” said Roehrig. “That is where we
can help make the most impact on individuals and their families. And,
I am happy to help in any way I can.”
