Events

Commerce associates get to participate in many exciting events and meet many interesting people. Members learn to become comfortable interacting with executives and businesspeople in a social setting.

Alabama Business Hall of Fame

The induction takes place at a blacktie dinner at the Bryant Conference Center on the UA campus. The event features a keynote speaker of national prominence. Some recent speakers were Leo Drummond, CEO of Delta Airlines, and Samuel A. DiPiazza Jr., global chief executive officer of PricewaterhouseCoopers. Commerce Associates attend this event and act as hosts and hostesses, and dine with guests for a gourmet dinner.

C&BA Board of Visitors

The Board of Visitors act as a steering committe for C&BA. They hold meetings and socials twice a year that Commerce Associates attend.

UA Home Football Games

The office of Alumni and Corporate Relations hold receptions for members of the Commerce Executive Society and their families before all home football games. Commerce associates mingle with guests and sell merchandise. Game time signals the end of the event, and everyone, including Commerce Associates, can head to Bryant Denny.

Lowder Lecture Speakers / Tours

Commerce Associates give tours to perspective students, as well as esteemed Lowder Lecture speakers. This lecture series brings prominet business men and women to C&BA to teach classes in his or her field.