Chilton County Chamber of Commerce newsletter – September 2012

September 2012

Calendar of Events September 20: Ribbon cutting, Classy Touch, located in the Winn-Dixie MarketPlace shopping center, 4 p.m.

September 25: Chamber Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.

September 27: Ambassador Luncheon, Boomerangs, 11:30 a.m.

October 2: Chamber luncheon, Clanton FUMC activity center, noon October 9: Chilton Leadership, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

October 10: Sr. Connection Variety Show, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Clanton • Jemison • Thorsby • Maplesville Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 66, Clanton, AL 35046 Email: info@chiltonchamberonline.com

Phone: (205) 755-2400 Fax: (205) 755-8444

LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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s we move into the fall season, it’s time to begin thinking of holiday shopping. As you are making your list, please remember to consider Shopping Chilton County First. It really makes a significant difference when we spend our dollars locally and keep those tax dollars at home.

The parks, lights, fire and police protection, streets and much more that we enjoy and rely on in our respective communities are funded in part by your tax dollars. The more we shop locally, the more Chilton County will be the kind of place we want to live and work and raise our children.

ON THE COVER: Chamber President Janice Hull with Chamber luncheon guest speaker, Gov. Robert Bentley.

Mike Robertson Executive Director

CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORS Janice Hull President Hull & Russell, P.C. Peggy Hall Vice President RealtySouth Mollie Smelley Secretary/Treasurer Britt Culpepper Chairman of the Board Peoples Southern Bank

Jannette Brasher Mutual Savings Credit Union

Chris Millard Allstate

Marilyn Colson Dept. of Human Resources

Ronnie Porter Alabama Power Co.

Stephen Dawkins The Clanton Advertiser

Mary Mell Smith Clanton City Council

Tommy Glasscock LeCroy Career Tech

Kurt Wallace State Representative

Dr. Lisa Green Jemison Eye Care

Susie Williams Johnson and Associates Realty

Dr. Maurice Lyn 20/20 Eye Care

CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES

WHAT IS THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE? The Chamber is an organization owned and operated by its members. It is where businesses address challenges together that individual members cannot accomplish alone. The organization promotes its members and refers business to them. It works on improving the climate in which to conduct business for the benefit of all.

It serves as the “front door” for the community welcoming new residents and visitors in the name of its members. It publishes a directory of its members and places it in the hands of newcomers to the community.

The Chamber provides opportunities for its members to make contacts, build relationships, gain visibility and grow if they take advantage of the programs. If you are a member you can make your membership pay off for you by getting involved.

Come join us!

WHAT IS A LEADER

By Cammy Jackson

A leader is a person who makes you want to follow them. There is something about them that draws you to them, whether it’s the way they encourage you to do the best you can, the way they train you to do things right or it’s just the way they demonstrate their respect for being part of the team. A leader will allow you to grow as a person and as a co-worker. They understand their success comes from your success; when you do well, they do well A great leader will get more out of you than the strictest supervisor ever will. A leader doesn’t manipulate you or try to trick you into doing extra work when they need it.

A leader listens before they make a decision. They will talk with their bosses to find out what needs to be done, and to their team to find out how to do it.

A leader understands the job can’t be done without you. A leader doesn’t see you as a tool they need to use to get the job done.

–Cammy Jackson is President of the Desoto, Texas, Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER SUPPORTERS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance economic growth and prosperity, to promote a healthy business climate and to enhance the quality of life for all citizens.

CORPORATE SPONSORS Thanks to our corporate sponsors for their extraordinary support. Your financial gifts ensure that your Chamber can sponsor initiatives such as: the Peach Jam Jubilee, Chilton Leadership, Farm-City, Shop Chilton County First, Community Spirit Award and Business Member of the Year Award.

PLATINUM

BRONZE

$2,000 and up

$500 - $900

•Alabama Power Co. •AT&T •Central Alabama Electric Co-op •The Clanton Advertiser •Dr. Jim Driggars •Peoples Southern Bank

•Alagasco •Durbin Farms Market •Heaton Pecan Farm •Martin Funeral Home •Peggy Hall/RealtySouth •SouthFirst Bank

GOLD

COPPER

$1,500 - $1,999

$100 - $499

•Baptist Health Systems •Hull & Russell, P.C. •McKinnon Toyota-Nissan

•Chilton Medical Center •Clanton Furniture •Giles Cooling and Heating •Heart of Dixie Parts and Equipment •Mutual Savings Credit Union •Peachtree Bank •Personnal Appearance Catering •Wadsworth Oil

SILVER

$1,000 -$1,499 •Johnson Controls

CHAMBER HAPPENINGS

Scenes from the ribbon cutting at Dr. Rana Watson’s office at Below Chiropractic Clinic in Clanton.

A fun time at Tropical Bounzers as we cut the ribbon at the “Home of the Best Birthday Parties.”

CHAMBER SUPPORTERS NEW MEMBERS Greg and Gwen Harrison P.O. Box 848 Thorsby, AL 35171 Elwood Staffing Lenzi Martin/April Harrison 1210 Seventh St. S. Clanton, AL 35045 205-588-6716 Wattz Up Josh Wright/John Logan (Computer repair/car stereo) 215 Seventh St. N. Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-6700 wattzupal@gmail.com Blue Paradise Travels Jimmy Burnett 810 Seventh St. N. Clanton, AL 35045 205-280-2571 Credit Central Angela Lockhart 1109-1111 Seventh St. S. Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-2206 Robert D. and Johnnie Lane 808 Studdard Drive Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-0564

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS Thanks to the Chamber Ambassadors who make our events a great success!

Andrea Fannin Ann Baker Ann Mims Anne Taddicken Brian Dovey Charlotte Kelley Christy Mendoza Danny Carter Darlene Rice Glenda Strength Gordon Smelley Harold Jarman Hannah Gore Chris Speaks Christine Brown Gwyn Loyd

Helen Blackmon Jason Calhoun Julia Culpepper Kara Hunt Katie Petty Kevin Corley Larry Culpepper Lloyd Nutter Ocie DeVaughn Pam Price Sherry Cox Vanessa McKinney Vickie P. Moseley Mary Beth Wyatt Rex Cleckler Kim McCulla

ANNOUNCEMENTS Thrills and chills are headed our way as THE CHILTON COUNTY FAIR returns the week of Sept. 24-29 at the Fairgrounds on Airport Road in Clanton. Watch for $5 off unlimited rides coupons at local merchants.

SECOND ANNUAL VARIETY SHOW ON OCT. 10 **FUN – FOOD – MAGICAL ENTERTAIMENT** First United Methodist Church Activity Center! $5 includes ticket for chicken dinner and entertainment, Plus door prizes!

Time: 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

For more information, call 755-9032 Sponsored by: Senior Connection

SCENES FROM YESTERYEAR

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

2013 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AND BUYER’S GUIDE It’s that time again!

2013 Membership Directory ads are now available.

Contact the Chamber to reserve your ad space.

COLOR Full page...$650 Half page...$525 BLACK AND WHITE Full page...$395 Half page...$295 Quarter page...$190 Eighth page...$100 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AS YOU SUPPORT YOUR CHILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE For more information call (205) 755-2400, Fax (205) 755-8444 or email info@chiltonchamberonline.com