2026 April Business Luncheon

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Join us for the Chamber Business Luncheon, a valuable opportunity to connect, network, and grow your business! This event brings together local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to share insights, discuss industry trends, and foster meaningful partnerships. Enjoy a delicious meal while engaging in thought-provoking conversations with peers and potential collaborators. All ticket sales for the Chamber Luncheon are final and non-refundable.

Speaker: Secretary of State Wes Allen

Wes Allen was sworn in as Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State on January 16, 2023. A lifelong Republican, he served as Pike County’s Probate Judge for nearly a decade before being elected to serve District 89 in the Alabama House of Representatives. As Alabama’s Chief Elections Official, Wes works closely with local officials across the state to ensure that Alabama’s elections remain the most secure in the nation.

Just minutes after taking the Oath of Office, he kept his first campaign promise by signing the letter officially withdrawing Alabama from the ERIC system. Wes and his team at the Secretary of State’s Office developed and implemented an Alabama-based solution to ERIC – the Alabama Voter Integrity Database, better known as AVID.

Since taking Office, he has championed legislative action that both strengthened the security of Alabama elections and reduced government red tape for business owners and candidates alike. Major wins of his legislative agendas include banning internet connectivity for election tabulators, requiring the use of paper ballots in all Alabama elections, outlawing absentee ballot harvesting and ranked choice voting, and expanding the Alabama crimes of moral turpitude law. Wes also supported legislation that removed burdensome red tape and fees for Alabama business owners and unnecessary reporting requirements for municipal candidates.

He has also provided local election officials with tools to recruit qualified poll workers with his Lawyers for Liberty and Heroes at the Polls initiatives.

He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama where he played football for the Crimson Tide. He received his Master’s degree from Troy University. He and his wife, Cae, have two children. Davis is a graduate of Troy University. Dee is a student at the University of Alabama. They are members of First Baptist Church of Troy, where Wes is an ordained Deacon and Sunday School leader.

Sponsor: Mobile County Sheriff's Office

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is the second‑largest law enforcement agency in Alabama, staffed with more than 600 dedicated professionals serving over 400,000 residents across roughly 1,200 square miles. Their mission encompasses traditional law enforcement duties, community outreach, crime prevention, and the operation of the Mobile Metro Jail and minimum security barracks — all designed to keep our county safe while using modern technology and smart policing strategies to fight crime efficiently. In addition to patrol and investigations, the Sheriff’s Office conducts educational programs, supports community action initiatives, and provides services such as civil process, records management, and public safety resources. We’re proud to recognize their ongoing commitment to service and public safety in Mobile County.