Clanton • Jemison • Thorsby • Maplesville
May 2011
Chamber Upcoming Events May 19
Ribbon cutting
May 31 May 31 June 14 June 17
Chamber board meeting Chamber board meeting Chamber luncheon Ribbon cutting
June 24
Peach Jam Jubilee
Allstate Insurance Co. 122 Chilton Place, 11 a.m. Chamber of Commerce, 5:15 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 5:15 p.m. Clanton FUMC Activity Center, Noon Hidden Meadow Vineyard County Road 606, Jemison, 11 a.m. Clanton City Park, 4-10 p.m.
Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 66, Clanton, AL 35046 Email: chiltonchamber@bellsouth.net
Phone: (205) 755-2400 Fax: (205) 755-8444
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AmbAssAdor spotlight Sandy Stevens, Jefferson State/Clanton Economic Development Center In partnership with the City of Clanton, the Jefferson State/Clanton Economic Development Center (EDC) is THE place to hold concerts, performances, trade shows or special events! Boasting a 13,000-square foot Exhibit Hall, a 608-seat Performance Hall, and 3 training rooms, the EDC can accommodate most any type of event. Stage, sound, lighting, and audio visual are state-of-the-art. For a tour of this beautiful facility contact
Sandy Stevens, CMP at 280-8211 or smstevens@jeffstateonline.com. Reduced rates, including a local rate for Chilton County residents, go into effect May 1. Rates, photos and event application are on the website: www.jeffstateonline.com/edc bEInG a vOlunTEEr It’s not for money. It’s not for fame. It’s not for any personal gain. It’s just for love of fellow man. It’s just to lend a helping hand. It’s just to give a tithe of self. That’s something you can’t buy with wealth. It’s not for medals won with pride. It’s for that feeling deep inside. It’s that reward down in your heart. It’s that feeling that you’ve been a part Of helping others far and near
Chamber Ambassador Team honored at recent Chamber Luncheon
ThaT makES yOu bE a vOlunTEEr!
Davis & Davis recognized for growth Auto-Owners Insurance is pleased to announce that Davis & Davis Insurance Agency, Inc., of Clanton has been named one of the top 10 growth agencies for the company in the state of Alabama for 2010. The Agency was recognized at a luncheon meeting in Montgomery and at a reception with all regional associates, where they and other recipients were presented with a plaque commemorating their accomplishment. Davis & Davis Insurance has represented Auto-Owners since 1994. Jeff Harold, CEO of Auto-Owners, thanked the agency for its support and its business, stating, “Their growth and support only help to make the entire community stronger and more secure.”
How LoNG HAS IT BEEN SINCE YoU VISITED THE CHAMBER? A FEW THINGS YOU WILL FIND: A SMILING FACE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR INQUIRY
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
STATE, COUNTY AND LAKE MAPS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC COUNT
INFORMATION ABOUT PLACES OF INTEREST IN CHILTON COUNTY
TELEPHONE BOOKS
LISTINGS OF RESTAURANTS, MOTELS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, UTILITIES, REALTORS, MEDIA, RETAIL STORES, ETC.
BROCHURES FOR NUMEROUS ATTRACTIONS AND BUSINESSES CHAMBER NEWSLETTERS
CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORS Britt Culpepper President Peoples Southern Bank
Carl “Jr” Baker Clanton Furniture Co.
Maurice Lyn 20/20 Eye Care
Peggy Hall Realty South
Andy Millard Entrepreneur
Carol Harrison U.S. Postal Service
Ron Porter Alabama Power
Mollie Smelley Secretary/Treasurer
Janice Hull Hull & Russell, P.C.
Rick Shrader Practical Healthcare Consultants
Carl Mims Chairman of the Board Central Al Electric Co-op
Joy Littleton Industrial Development Board
Susie Williams Tom Murphy Realty
Russ Hamlin Vice President Edward Jones Investments
Corporate SponSorS Platinum $2,000 and up
Gold $1,500 - $1,999
Bronze $500 - $999
CoPPer $100 - $499
Alabama Power Company
Baptist Health Systems
Alagasco
Chilton Medical Center
Hull & Russell, P.C.
Heaton Pecan Farm
Clanton Furniture
Martin Funeral Home
Guesthouse Inn
Silver $1,000 - 1,499
McKinnon Toyota-Nissan
Giles Cooling & Heating
CRH North America
Peachtree Bank Regions Bank
Mutual Savings Credit Union
AT&T Central Alabama Elecric Co-Op The Clanton Advertiser Dr. Jim Driggars Peoples Southern Bank
Durbin Farms Market Lemak Sports Medicine
Southfirst Bank
Personal Appearance Catering Wadsworth Oil
Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors for their extraordinary support. Your financial gifts ensure that your chamber can sponsor initiatives like ... the Peach Jam Jubilee, Chilton Leadership, Farm-City, Shop Chilton County First, Youth Citizen of the Year, Community Spirit Award and Business Member of the Year Award.
CHAMBER HAPPENINGS
Dr. Larry Lemak, left, was the guest speaker at the April Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Lemak is shown with Chamber President Britt Culpepper.
The Chamber sponsored a ribbon cutting for Farmers Home Furniture in Clanton on April 14. The store is located in the shopping center next to Fred’s.
Dr. Michael W. Manning of Alabama Orthopaedic Specialists (left) was in attendance at a Chilton County Chamber of Commerce meet and greet held Friday at the Chilton Health Access Center. He is pictured with staff members of A.O.S.
The Chamber sponsored an Open House at Chilton Medical Center on March 24.
Bobby Martin, wife Judy and a friend are shown at a recent Chamber event.
The Chamber Board of Directors meets to discuss the 7th annual Peach Jam.
ELECTED OFFICIALS Chilton County Commission
Chilton County Board of Education
Commissioner Bobby Agee 905 Samaria Road Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-1551 / 205-755-5075
Dave Hayden, Superintendent Howard Daugherty, President Ann Glasscock, Vice President Chris Davis Joe Mims Curtis Smith Ann Thomas George Walker
Commissioner Allen Caton 625 County Road 8 Jemison, AL 35085 205-755-1551 / 205-646-0066 Commissioner Heedy Hayes 4960 County Road 73 Randolph, AL 36792 205-755-1551 / 205-665-7008 Commissioner Joe Headley P.O. Box 1730 Clanton, AL 35046 205-755-1551 / 205-755-8246 Commissioner Tim Mims P.O. Box 30 Maplesville, AL 36750 205-755-1551 / 334-366-5670 Commissioner Greg Moore 25 County Road 494 Verbena, AL 36091 205-755-1551 / 205-755-5589 Commissioner Red Turnipseed 20110 Alabama Hwy. 22 Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-1551 / 205-755-7318
Judge of Probate Judge Bobby Martin P.O. Box 270 Clanton, AL 35046 205-755-1555
City and town councils Clanton Billy Joe Driver, Mayor Bobby Cook Greg DeJarnett Bobby Easterling Jeffery Price Mary Mell Smith Jemison Eddie Reed, Mayor George Brasher Faye King Donnie Lane Sam Reed Robert Morris Thorsby Dearl Hilyer, Mayor Neil Benson Willis Britt Marvin Crumpton Tara Jewell Jean Nelson Maplesville Aubrey Latham, Mayor Michael Abbott John Caudle Michael Bearden Ray Charles Mitchell Jim Threadgill
To advertise in the Chamber Update, contact Alan Brown at (205) 755-5747 or alan.brown@clantonadvertiser.com.
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ANNOUNCEMENT The June Chamber Luncheon will be held on the 14th rather than the 7th. Same place and same time. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
THINK CHAMBER! is that honey-do list growing? Stop by these Chamber members for all your home project needs. Acme Building Supply – 601 7th St. N. Clanton, 755-1920 Barth Lumber Company – 403 Enterprise Rd. Clanton, 755-1740 Russell Do it Center – 2207 7th St. N., Clanton, 755-6690
New members CARE AMBULANCE FALCK/LIFESTAR RESPONSE 150 SOUTH PANAMA ST MONTGOMERY, AL 36107 1-800-449-4911 (TOLL FREE DiSPATCH NUMbER) HIDDEN MEADOw vINEYARD, LCC BILL AND JANETTE BAILEY 644 COUNTY ROAD 606 JEMiSON, AL 35085 205-688-4648 FAx: 205-688-4648 wEbSiTE: HiDDENMEADOwviNEYARD.COM OPENiNG MiD-MAY 1 JUDICIAL CORRECTION SERvICES STEvE RAYMOND PROBATION SUPERvISOR 24747 HiGHwAY 31 (FORMER CiTY HALL LOCATiON) JEMiSON, AL 35085 205-688-1355 FAx: 888-600-6413 LAURIE BURGETT 1500 7TH ST. NORTH CLANTON, AL 35045 205-755-1116 (FAx) 855-324-0867
CAN YOU RELATE? A couple drove several miles down a country road, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument, and neither wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, the wife sarcastically asked, “Relatives of yours?” “Yep”, the husband replied, “in-laws”.
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PEACH JAM JUBILEE
7TH ANNUAL PEACH JAM JUBILEE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Mark your calendars for June 24, 2011, as the Seventh Annual Peach Jam Jubilee will include live entertainment, arts and crafts, a kids playground and other attractions. Special announcement: This year the Peach Jam will be held in the Clanton City Park beginning at 4 p.m. With 8,000 to 9,000 attendees, the Seventh Annual Peach Jam jubilee is a great opportunity to market your business and to support this familyfriendly, community event. This year, the event will move to Clanton City Park and add attractions including a video game bus and fireworks. Admission is free, and we hope that you will help as a sponsor. Those interested should contact the Chamber.