Century Chamber President Resigns

January 12, 2009

The president of the Century Chamber of Commerce has submitted his resignation, effective immediately.

Benny Barnes said submitted his resignation to the chamber’s board of directors to spend more time in his role of pastor at the Community of Christ Church in Atmore.

“I feel that I am called to devote more time to witnessing for Jesus Christ to the people in that city and that will require more of my time,” Barnes said. “It has been a great travel in my life to work with the chamber and each of you.”

Barnes, who once served as Century’s mayor, played in instrumental role in the location of the Century Correctional Institution and the town’s industrial park.

“I am willing to help the chamber however I can,” Barnes said. “I know there is much yet to do in this organization.”

Current Century Mayor Freddie McCall has been named as the chamber’s new president.

Pictured above: Benny Barnes (left) presents the  Century Outstanding Business of the Year award to Terry Sanders of the Country Bumpkin at the Flomaton and Century Joint Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet last February. NorthEscambia.com file photo.

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2 Responses to “Century Chamber President Resigns”

  1. Loyal Century Citizen on January 15th, 2009 12:30 pm

    We wish you the best of everything Mr. Barnes. There a some people that know what an outstanding job you have done for Northern Escambia County Florida and we appreciate you. We know there are countless people who have been given many opportunites to improve theirs and their family’s lives because of the fights you fought for them in spite of the thugs, slum-lords and just plain ignorant idiots. Again, Thank You

  2. Chuck on January 13th, 2009 8:52 pm

    Good luck Benny, and thanks for your efforts towards a better Century.

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