Rocket City Sitters wins the Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 2010 Start Up of the Year Award. Owner Adrienne Stephens wins Ambassador of the Year.

Huntsville, AL -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/12/2010 -- Rocket City Sitters has been named the 2010 Madison Chamber of Commerce Start Up of the Year. In order to be considered for this prestigious award, the winning company had to first be nominated and then fill out an extensive application detailing their first year in business. Applications were reviewed by an outside committee to determine which company would be named Start Up of the Year. Finalists included Good Samaritan Hospice of Madison and Jenny Johnson, Independent Dove Chocolatier. It was Rocket City Sitters' innovative business plan and involvement in the community that set them apart to be named the winner.

In addition, owner Adrienne Stephens was honored with the Ambassador of the Year Award. As one of over fifty Ambassadors, Stephens was selected by her peers to win this honor due to her active involvement in the Chamber and her support toward fellow Chamber members. Ambassadors are the Chamber's core of volunteer professional members who serve to represent the Chamber in the community. This is the first year that this award has been given.

About Rocket City Sitters:
Rocket City Sitters was established to connect experienced, certified sitters with families needing short-term childcare in Huntsville, Madison County and surrounding areas. For additional information about Rocket City Sitters, or to book a sitter, call 256-272-1727 or visit http://www.RocketCitySitters.com.

About the Madison Chamber of Commerce:
The Madison Chamber of Commerce is an institution of leadership and the advocate for Madison's business community, promoting economic and civic growth for the region. Its members work together to foster meaningful business relationships, advocate on issues impacting the local economy, and develop business education and marketing opportunities.

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Rocket City Sitters will be at Monaco Pictures all day on Saturday, December 19, 2009, and Santa Claus will be visiting from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Huntsville, AL -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/18/2009 -- Rocket City Sitters will be at Monaco Pictures all day on Saturday, December 19, 2009. Sitters and owners will be available to tell you more about Rocket City Sitters' services, and can answer any questions families might have. Santa will also be visiting Monaco Pictures that day from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Children will be able to make a special ornament to hang on the Monaco Christmas Tree, free of charge.

Rocket City Sitters will be giving away great prizes such as a Webkinz, a night of babysitting, and the grand prize, "The Perfect Night Out." "The Perfect Night Out" includes a night of sitting for up to 4 children as well as a $50 gift card to Monaco Pictures.

Rocket City Sitters gives parents in the Huntsville and Madison County area an easy, reliable way to gain access to professional babysitters. Parents just call one phone number to get an experienced, certified babysitter, even on short notice. Unlike typical neighborhood babysitters, Rocket City Sitters are Infant & Child CPR and First Aid certified, have at least two years of extensive childcare experience, are at least 18 years old, and have passed a thorough background and reference check.

For additional information about Rocket City Sitters, or to book a sitter, call (256) 272-1727 or visit http://www.RocketCitySitters.com.

About Rocket City Sitters:
Rocket City Sitters was established to connect experienced, certified sitters with families needing short-term childcare in Huntsville, Madison County and surrounding areas.

About Monaco Pictures:
Monaco Pictures is located at 370 The Bridge Street in Huntsville, AL in the Bridge Street Town Centre. Opened in 2007 and developed in collaboration with the founder of Kinko's, Monaco Pictures has reinvented the movie-going experience with a unique hybrid design that includes luxury cinema, the Prive VIP lounge and Scene Restaurant.

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Rocket City Sitters announces its grand opening, finally giving parents in the Huntsville/Madison County area a quick, reliable way to gain access to professional babysitters. Parents can call one phone number and have instant access to an experienced, certified babysitter, even on short notice.

Huntsville, AL -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/02/2009 -- Rocket City Sitters now makes busy parents' lives easier by providing access to short-term childcare from professional, certified sitters. No more scrambling to get the neighborhood kid down the street, burdening friends and family, or agonizing over daycare hours.

"Rocket City Sitters was established to bring together qualified sitters and families needing short-term childcare in Huntsville, Madison County and surrounding areas," says owner Adrienne Stephens. "We've gone the extra mile to make sure parents get only the best sitters, all of whom have proper certification and experience."

Unlike a typical neighborhood babysitter, Rocket City Sitters are at least 18 years old, have at least two years of extensive childcare experience, are Infant & Child CPR and First Aid certified, and have passed a thorough background check, reference check, and in-person interview.

Whenever a family needs short-term childcare, they just call Rocket City Sitters. "Whether it's running errands, going to dinner and a movie, or attending a last-minute event, Rocket City Sitters can provide a sitter to fit parents' needs." Sitters can be requested for as little as two hours or as long as an entire day.

"The concept isn't new, just new to Huntsville. We brought this service over from a company in Austin, Texas that has been successful in helping families find qualified sitters since 1986. We've adapted it to fit the needs of Huntsville area families," says owner Erica Weseman.

Parents should call Rocket City Sitters at (256) 272-1727 or visit the website at http://www.RocketCitySitters.com to get started by filling out a family information form.

Look for Rocket City Sitters in the community this Halloween. Members are participating in several events throughout the Huntsville/Madison County area. Sitters and owners will be on-hand to answer any questions that parents have about the process.

Rocket City Sitters will be at the Y.M.C.A. Trunk-or-Treat on Friday October 30, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rocket City Sitters will host games and award prizes to all who participate. Other events, including a cookie walk, moon bounce, and hay ride, will also be available. The Southeast Family Y.M.C.A. is located at 1000 Weatherly Road in Huntsville.

Rocket City Sitters will also be at the Lake Guntersville State Park Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday October 31, starting at 5:00 p.m. Along with Rocket City Sitters games and prizes, other events include a haunted hayride through the King's Chapel Cemetery and a bonfire. Lake Guntersville State Park is located at 7966 Alabama Highway 227 in Guntersville.

Admission to both events is free, and children of all ages are welcome.

For additional information about Rocket City Sitters, or to book a sitter, call (256) 272-1727 or visit http://www.RocketCitySitters.com.

About Rocket City Sitters:
Rocket City Sitters was established to connect reliable, trustworthy, certified sitters with families needing short-term childcare in Huntsville, Madison County and surrounding areas.

Contact:

Adrienne Stephens, Owner
Rocket City Sitters
256-272-1727
info@rocketcitysitters.com
http://www.RocketCitySitters.com

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