Chilton County Chamber of Commerce newsletter – November

November 2012

Calendar of Events November 18: Heaton Pecan Farm open house, 1-4 p.m.

November 27: Chamber board meeting, 5:15 p.m.

December 4: Chamber open house, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

December 6: Senior Connection open house, 4:30-6 p.m.

December 13: Christmas open house, The Gardens of Clanton, 11 a.m. to 1 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

SCENES FROM THORSBY SWEDISH FESTIVAL

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 HAPPENINGS

Ambassador luncheon at Boomerangs.

Ribbon cutting at Dixie Wheel & Tire with barbecue and all the trimmings.

Chamber luncheonn with guest speaker Tom Stackhouse of Central Alabama Electric Cooperative.

Verbena Sunoco & DQ grand opening and ribbon cutting.

Open house at MorLyn’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts.

SCENES FROM CHILTON LEADERSHIP

BUSINESS MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

ALWAYS MONEY OF CLANTON The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce welcomes ALWAYS MONEY OF CLANTON as a new member! ALWAYS MONEY was formerly called The Money Store, but they have chosen to make a fresh start based on the belief that they will “always” be there for their customers and employees.

Pictured from left to right: Kristina Worley, CSR, and Jaime Smitherman, Always Money of Clanton branch manager.

“We really care about our customers, and we treat them with integrity and respect. Having grown up in Clanton, I know many people here and am pleased to have the opportunity to help those with short-term cash needs,” says Jaime Smitherman, branch manager.

The services provided

by ALWAYS MONEY are numerous: business for title loans, Western Union, check cashing and cash advances.

Recently, they launched a new prescription card program which is called “WellCard Rx.” The card is picked up at ALWAYS MONEY and is taken to one of the listed pharmacies for a savings up to 65 percent on prescriptions even including some pet medications.

held a Halloween Bash on Oct. 31 where parents were welcome to bring their children dressed in Halloween costumes for free games, candy and lots of fun.

“We honestly appreciate our customers,” says Kristina Worley, customer service representative.

ALWAYS MONEY is community friendly and has participated in the annual Peach Jam Jubilee. They

For more information visit their website at www. alwaysmoney.com or call 205-755-6661.

ALWAYS MONEY is owned by Frank and Charlotte Evans and is headquartered in Montgomery. This business is more than 32 years old, has more than 100 branches and is located in three states.

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 •Boatright Railroad Products •Heaton Pecan Farm •Martin Funeral Home •Peggy Hall/RealtySouth •SouthFirst Bank

GOLD

COPPER

$1,500 - $1,999

$100 - $499

•Shelby Baptist Medical Center •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, Inc.

CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES NEW MEMBER

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

SOUTH COAST PAPER LLC Paul Mitchell, owner Dale Enfinger/Eboni Atkins 244 Warner Road Maplesville, AL 36750 (334) 366-2150 www.southcoastpaper.com e.atkins@southcoastpaper.com

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

WANT MORE MOTIVATED EMPLOYEES? Personally take the time to say “thank you” for work well done or extra effort. Do it often and with sincerity.

Listen to your employees’ concerns, problems, issues and needs. Don’t just give them lip service but realize they are real for them.

Give specific feedback. Tell them when they are doing things right or well, and tell them when they need to change behavior. Remember, you get the behavior you reward.

Recognize, promote and reward high performers.

Keep your employees well informed about organization direction, growth plans, etc.

Involve employees in decisions that affect them or that they must carry out.

Provide adequate and ongoing job skills and general training that will improve their attitudes. Training is seen by many employees as an excellent benefit and contributes to employee loyalty.

“Personal growth is not an option for success in the future; it is a requirement.”

–Tim Connor, CSP

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 Kim McCulla

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

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.

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