Montgomery Business Journal – January 2013

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Letter from the Mayor

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Sieu Tang is the 2012 Point of Light award winner

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Q&A with Robert Smith

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Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton N. Dean, Sr. received a prestigious economic development award

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Carmichael Paint & Remodeling’s revenue keeps climbing

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Dow Corning upgrades its Montgomery facility

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The Chamber breaks $1 million for its Total Resource Campaign

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Reporter’s Notebook

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Two-page pictorial from the Chamber’s 140th Annual Meeting

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Investor Profile: Hodges Warehouse + Logistics

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Capitol Commerce center provides space for business or pleasure

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Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange delivers an optimistic message at the 30th annual Economic Summit

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The Chamber’s Small Business Advisory Council provides feedback for small business owners

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Horace H. Horn Jr. is the 2013 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce

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Chairman’s Circle

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Member Profile: STERIS Corp.

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Business Buzz

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Members on the Move

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Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings

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New Members

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Economic Intel

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A letter from the mayor

We are so excited thinking about all of these great student-athletes coming to the Capital of Dreams. We’ve been counting down the days for months. Executive Director Johnny Williams has put together a top-notch game with former NFL head coach Dan Reeves and NFL defensive coordinator Jim Bates – coaching the all-stars. And speaking of those all-stars, the game features great local players such as Troy University linebacker Kanorris Davis and Alabama State University defensive back Saeed Lee and offensive lineman Terren Jones. To make the All-Star Classic a success and to keep the game here for years to come, we need fans to come out and watch these players perform, or buy tickets so youngsters from our Boys and Girls Clubs and the YMCA can attend and be inspired by these collegiate role models. We want to thank all of those involved for bringing the All-Star Classic to the Capital City, including Williams and his staff; the Central Alabama Sports Commission; and Raycom Media, the game’s title sponsor. We also want to thank the presenting sponsors who are making this game possible including Max Federal Credit Union, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s Convention & Visitor Bureau, Allstate Insurance, Alabama Power Co., City of Montgomery, Regions Bank, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, McKee and Associates, WSFA 12, Fox 20 and Alabama Artificial Limb & Orthopedic Service Inc. College football, Montgomery, national television, and a beautiful venue in Cramton Bowl - it doesn’t get much better than this. But to be successful we need you to join us at the inaugural Raycom College Football All-Star Classic on the CBS Sports Network at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 19th. We’ll see you at Cramton Bowl!

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PEOPLE Over Profit Sieu Tang Wood is the Chamber’s 2012 Point of Light award recipient by David Zaslawsky

Small business owner Sieu Tang Wood was more concerned with giving back to the community than profits. She talks about people who start a business with one thought in mind – making money – and those people often fail. “My vision is not to make lots of money,” Tang Wood said. “When I came to this country, I did have a lot of people helping me to make my business successful. I am able to help the community because the more businesses I open, the more employees I will have.”

Sieu Tang Wood was the recipient of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s Point of Light Award.

Tang Wood, president of Tang’s Inc., an alterations and design company, once operated 15 shops and had about 50 employees. At one time, she had military contracts for Maxwell Air Force and Gunter Annex; Fort Rucker; Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida; Elgin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida; MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa; Fort Stewart in Georgia; Fort McPherson in Georgia; and Fort Shafter in Hawaii. She once opened a flower shop at Fort Gillem in Georgia.

Tang Wood would set up those shops with the military contracts and then hire local people to run the day-to-day operations. The shops would sew patches, hem the pants and make alterations on jackets. She said it was a stressful time and recalled a two-day turnaround for hundreds of alterations. The military contracts accounted for 90 percent of her business. “I made a lot of money from the military so I contribute back to the military,” Tang Wood said. She is a trustee and involved with both Air University and Air War College at Maxwell. She certainly keeps busy with her community commitments. Tang Wood has been on boards of directors for the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Montgomery Advertiser, Girl Scouts, Montgomery Symphony, Montgomery Chorale, Montgomery Ballet, Montgomery Area Council on Aging and American Cancer Society. Tang Wood, who owns six shops in the River Region – five in Montgomery and one in Prattville – was recently named the Continued on page12

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Actually, Tang Wood expanded into the design world when a customer asked for a dress. Tang Wood designs bridal and formal gowns. She also contributed to the War Eagle Wedding, where a couple competes for a free wedding. Tang Wood said she made the wedding gown from a student’s design. Tang Wood also made the dresses for the bridesmaids and flower girls. By the way, she also contributes to Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery.

Chamber’s Point of Light Award winner. The eighth annual award is presented for outstanding business achievements and community contributions. Tang Wood opened her first alterations shop in 1985 at Maxwell and about eight years later opened what she called a civilian shop in Cloverdale. Her first civilian shop was actually opened in 1980 in Riverside, California. She opened her sixth River Region shop in 2008 in a shopping center facing Atlanta Highway and across the road from Arrowhead Country Club. She said the shopping center developer asked her to open a shop “to build traffic.� Now, the majority of Tang Wood’s business is alterations. Some shops may work on 40 to 50 pairs of pants a day. Employees put belt loops and hem pants for the area’s casino workers and for the Montgomery Police Department as well as make alterations for jackets worn by female detectives. One of her more famous clients is the state’s former first lady, Patsy Riley. Tang

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Wood designed Riley’s suit she wore at the governor’s second inaugural. Riley has remained a customer and Tang Wood designs clothes and makes alterations for Riley.

Tang Wood said she would like to expand her business – opening shops in other River Region cities. “If I have people who know how to work – I like to create jobs,â€? she said. “I’m still young. Seventy is young.â€? •

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Robert Smith is president of the Leadership Montgomery Board of Directors and the director of planning for the City of Montgomery. He was recently interviewed by Montgomery Business Journal Managing Editor David Zaslawsky. Montgomery Business Journal: What are your responsibilities as the president of the Leadership Montgomery Board of Directors? Smith: The board is responsible for the policy, direction and long-range planning. I preside over the policy direction and path forward for Leadership Montgomery. MBJ: What is the long-range plan? Smith: The long-range plan sets the strategic direction of the organization. Our current plan goes from 2007 to 2012. We actually had a strategic, long-range planning session last week, when we revisited the long-range plan and restructuring. It has our mission statement and our vision statement; our core principles and our five goals. MBJ: How do you describe Leadership Montgomery?

Robert Smith is president of the Leadership Montgomery Board of Directors.

Bringing the City its Best in Class Q & A with Robert Smith

Smith: It’s a nonprofit organization that literally takes and connects people that have leadership potential and represent all ethnic, age and gender diversity in our community. We try to connect those individuals through a series of training classes that center around team building and sharing experiences; learning; and exposing those individuals and introducing them to community leaders and decision-makers. MBJ: You were in Class XXIII and the current class is XXIX. What did you learn about Montgomery and leadership in Class XXIII? Smith: Even if you are from Montgomery, there is so much that people do not know about our city. We learn things about our city government; our county government; the health care industry; criminal justice – the people and the leadership involved in all of those aspects and what they go through on a day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month and year-to-year (basis). It’s about all the issues in our community. MBJ: You really end up with an insider’s view of what is going on? Smith: Yes, instead of the outside looking in. We take a person through what is going on the inside of our community. There really is

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a lot going on that people just don’t know about. When I graduated into the leadership of Montgomery – we don’t graduate from Leadership Montgomery, we graduate into Leadership Montgomery because it doesn’t stop there – it just begins. I graduated with more knowledge and understanding of all of the issues whether it be in public education or issues facing our city government or our county government and state government; issues that deal with the private sector and nonprofit organizations. How do you serve on a board and be a good board member; any and all leadership traits/skills. That’s what we try to do in Leadership Montgomery and that’s exactly what I learned. MBJ: Are there some basic requirements to nominate somebody for Leadership Montgomery? Smith: We have what’s called a recruitment select committee that nominates and recruits individuals that we think would be a good fit for Leadership Montgomery. Members are selected based on the following criteria:

> High standards of personal integrity > A record of achievement in community activities or a desire to increase community involvement > The ability to set and attain goals as demonstrated by significant career, personal or community achievement > The commitment of necessary time and effort to complete the program > Representation from a cross-section of the population. MBJ: What are the types of classes the participants attend and is it an eight- or ninemonth program? Smith: It’s a nine-month leadership curriculum with nine class days. MBJ: What are those class days? Smith: The classes include such topics as criminal justice system; economic development; quality of life; board training; education; military affairs; local and state government; health and human services.

Other topics can include diversity and nonprofits/philanthropic. The classes will change from time-to-time and we make some tweaks here and there because we have class evaluations at the end of each class. MBJ: Please talk about Leadership Montgomery’s mission “to develop diverse leaders into extraordinary change agents to effect positive civic transformation.” Smith: We live in a very diverse society. We’ve got blacks in the City of Montgomery and the county. We’ve got whites. We’ve got Hispanics. We have a very diverse population here. We try to have a class that is representative of the population we live in and serve. Throughout that nine-course curriculum, we try to get people trained and introduce them to things they may not know and will enhance their leadership abilities. It may encourage them to do even more because at the end of the day it’s all about partnerships with each and everyone in our community to positively affect city Continued on page 16

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transformation into the place we want to live and the quality of life.

Mission statement:

Five goals:

The mission of Leadership Montgomery is to develop diverse leaders into extraordinary change agents to effect positive civic transformation.

Goal I: Ensure an exceptional core program for each class.

Vision statement: The Vision of Leadership Montgomery is to create a city/county of effective, compassionate, and unified community trustees built upon relationships characterized by respect, trust, and understanding among leaders who represent the diverse segments of Montgomery.

Goal II: Strengthen the identity of the organization through branding excellence, communication and actions. Goal III: Model a 21st Century best practices governance structure that effectively engages every member and their unique talents for the overall excellence of the organization. Goal IV: Recognize alumni as a significant asset to Leadership Montgomery and to the community as a whole. Leadership Montgomery will create an Alumni Development Committee and will align and engage alumni as a major part of the organization. Goal V: Leadership Montgomery will provide support, resources and leadership training to help develop and sustain the organization, both for the short term and the long term. Recruit and retain young professionals.

MBJ: You’re saying the importance of Leadership Montgomery is to help transform the city/county into a better place to live, work and play. Smith: Absolutely. MBJ: What do you tell somebody who asks why is Leadership Montgomery important? Why should someone care about it? Smith: The things that we do every day in life need to be meaningful and need to be purposeful. We think what we do at Leadership Montgomery is a very important part of society in helping to develop effective, compassionate and informed community trustees so we all have a great quality of life that we deserve. We all want the same things. MBJ: What are some of the more memorable class projects through the years? Smith: Each class has a series of teams that have projects that they have to complete before they graduate into the leadership

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of Montgomery. We have the Lunch with Leaders’ series, where we bring in state, local, federal, private and nonprofit leadership to tell about their organizations; plans they may have or issues that have community impact. We are involved with the annual school clean-up project; Steps to My Dream Project; Montgomery Public Schools Back to Basics Paper Drive Project and other volunteer efforts. MBJ: How many people in a class? Smith: Between 45 and 50 these days. When Leadership Montgomery started about 30 years ago, the classes only averaged about 30. We start out with 50 and through an issue or two will drop down to 45 or so. MBJ: How many projects are there per class? Smith: There are typically four or five projects per class. MBJ: Those projects can have an immediate impact. Smith: They can evolve into something big. MBJ: How has Leadership Montgomery evolved and why was it started?

Smith: It was started because of the Todd Road incident – because of racial tension between blacks and whites in the city. Our original steering committee was people like George Goodwyn and Solomon Seay, who was a civil rights attorney; and various other individuals coming together to talk about the issues and try to bring about unity within the community. It was a huge thing to have blacks and whites come together to talk about the issues. It was kind of training and learning about everything Montgomery whether it’s on the black side or the white side and bring it all together. It’s about relationships. MBJ: How has the organization evolved during its nearly three decades? Were there classes in the beginning? Smith: Yes, from the beginning. MBJ: Is it more of a case of fine tuning and tweaking from year to year? Smith: Mostly fine tuning. We are an organization that is all about training our next generation of leadership and sometimes current generation about the issues of the community.

It’s all about partnerships with each and everyone in our community to positively affect city transformation into the place we want to live and the quality of life.

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MBJ: At some point was there a greater emphasis on women being included in Leadership Montgomery or has that always been the case? Smith: We always make sure we have a diverse class that has an equal number of men and women and equal number of race so we have a totally diverse set of individuals talking about the issues. MBJ: Goal 1 is “redevelop the core program to be exceptional.” Would you please elaborate? Smith: That core program is the nine class days. It is our curriculum. It is our bread and butter. When people come into class

they actually pay to get in and we want continuous involvement of some of the same organizations that we’ve had over time – that send their employees to be in the class. We have to have an exceptional core program in order to attract people to get involved. MBJ: How many people through the 29 classes have been involved in Leadership Montgomery? Smith: About 1,400 over the course of nearly 30 years. MBJ: Do you have any new events coming up? Smith: We are hosting our inaugural Unity Breakfast, where we will celebrate partnerships and unity in the community.

{The participants} are more well-rounded in everything that goes on in our society. You just cannot get a leadership training class like this anywhere.

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MBJ: How do the class participants get to know one another before attending those one-day classes together and working on a team project? Smith: The leadership class kicks off with an orientation meeting, where members meet their classmates, learn about the mission of Leadership Montgomery and meet business leaders at a community reception. Next is an out-of-town, overnight retreat, where class members really get to know each other. This is a fun experience where friends are made, leadership skills are learned and team-building skills are developed while at secluded, lakefront accommodations. MBJ: Isn’t the bottom line of Leadership Montgomery to move the city/county forward? Smith: Absolutely. MBJ: You have exposed all of these people to the inner workings of the city/county. Smith: They are more well-rounded in everything that goes on in our society. You just cannot get a leadership training class like this anywhere. •

Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton N. Dean (left) was presented the International Economic Development Council Leadership Award for Public Service by Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce President Randall L. George. Fouts Commercial Photography

Dean receives prestigious leadership award by David Zaslawsky

Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton N. Dean, Sr. is a powerful advocate of partnerships. It may be more accurate to say he is a fierce supporter of the county, city, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and the business community working together for the betterment of the River Region.

“Montgomery is a place to be reckoned with,” Dean said after receiving the International Economic Development Council Leadership Award for Public Service. “Montgomery is very positive.” The award was “very personal” for Dean “because I’ve worked (tirelessly) to bring jobs to Montgomery. The job market helps the quality of life in Montgomery.” Continued on page 20

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The Chamber nominated Dean for the prestigious award from the International Economic Development Council, which consists of about 2,500 global economic development agencies from the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and other countries. Chamber President Randall L. George said that during Dean’s tenure at the County Commission – he was first elected in November 2000 – 14,000-plus jobs have been created in addition to $3.5 billion in capital investment. Those job announcements have included: > Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama > MOBIS Alabama > Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. > Hyundai Power Transformers USA > DAS Corp. Dean talked about the importance of leveraging the Hyundai manufacturing plant into high-paying jobs for local residents.

That is why he encouraged the construction of a new George Washington Carver High School and having an automotive –related school there, which eventually became the Advanced Manufacturing Career Academy. “People that never had those kinds of jobs got those jobs and have a higher standard of quality living. I want everybody to be sufficient and the way you do that is a higher standard of quality living by providing jobs.� George said, “He (Dean) has been a catalyst for a new spirit of cooperation among Montgomery’s elected leaders. He often refers to Team Montgomery as a championship team – inspiring others to join in the spirit of collaboration to achieve a greater Montgomery and River Region.� Dean said that “never before have the city, county, the Chamber and the business community worked like we are working together now along with the education system.� After he accepted the award at a County Commission meeting, Dean said, “It’s not about me. It’s an award for the County Commission because it is the County

Commission that took the votes to participate in all the things that we’ve had. I have one vote. “It’s about this group of guys (county commissioners). I want to thank them. We understand each other. We understand the direction that Montgomery needs to go.â€? It’s all about that special bond between the county and city and that translates into the county contributing 40 percent toward incentive packages and other economic development projects and the city contributing 60 percent. “It’s about the commission, city, Chamber and business community ‌ coming together now and that’s the way we will always be able to move forward,â€? Dean said. Dean’s fellow commissioners – Ham Wilson Jr., Vice Chairman Reed Ingram, Jiles Williams Jr. and Dimitri Polizos – all congratulated the chairman on his award that was presented before the elections that changed the commission makeup. “We appreciate your leadership,â€? Ingram said. “The award is very well deserved.â€? •

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Renovations Revenue Carmichael Painting & Remodeling’s revenue keeps climbing by David Zaslawsky photography by Robert Fouts

The motto of Carmichael Painting & Remodeling says a lot about the company: “Integrity + Quality = Customer Satisfaction.” When you are painting and remodeling commercial and residential projects, quality matters, as does completing the job on time. “My brother Charles (Carmichael) built the company on customer service,” said Al Carmichael, development executive for the company. He handles the administrative side of the firm, which was started in 1985 out of Charles Carmichael’s house. Charles Carmichael, owner and president of the company, moved Carmichael Painting & Remodeling to the Small Business Resource Center in September 2007. The company has grown from two employees to nine.

“We believe in old-fashioned customer service,” Al Carmichael said. “When we say we are going to do something – we do it. If we give a customer a time frame – we meet that time frame. “We give a customer competitive pricing and excellent service – just being fair with the customer. That goes a long way in referrals. If you do one customer right, they refer us to other customers and we get a lot of referrals.” The company has performed some highly visible, signature project work, including major renovations to the Ralph Abernathy house at Alabama State University and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s home on Jackson Street, where the family lived from 1954 to 1960 during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Alfa Builders was the lead construction firm on the Abernathy house, which, according to Al Carmichael, “was in ill repair.” Carmichael said that “one of the pride and joys that we’ve done” was the renovation of the City of Montgomery’s Finance Department in the spring 2008.

Not surprisingly, the company’s revenue has been on an upswing the past two years. Carmichael Painting & Remodeling had a record-setting $300,000-plus in revenue in 2011 thanks in part to the $165,000 project of major renovations to the Montgomery Area Transit System’s transfer center on West Fairview Avenue. The transportation department’s project was one of the largest for Carmichael. Revenue was also expected to top $300,000 last year as the company got off to a fast start with commercial, residential and universityrelated contracts totaling nearly $190,000 through mid-July. Carmichael Painting & Remodeling is a licensed Alabama general contractor. That means the company “can perform any task from A to Z – anything from carpentry to plumbing,” Al Carmichael said. “We can build houses; build additions; alterations to homes.”

The company recently worked on a $5,000 residential project on Perry Street. Carmichael Painting & Remodeling also performs maintenance work for Walmartanchored shopping centers managed by McClinton & Co. at Premiere Place in Prattville; Hillcrest Center in Millbrook; and Midtown Plaza in Montgomery. “We are members of the Better Business Bureau (BBB),” Al Carmichael said, “and we receive a lot of calls from customers, saying they saw our name on the BBB website. They ask us, ‘Did you guys know you had an A+ rating?’ We know and we just need to keep it up. “I call it staying humble and aggressive. If you are not humble, it will come back and haunt you. If you are not aggressive, jobs will slip away from you.” •

He said those residential projects can range from just a few hundred dollars to $10,000.

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PoweR UP Dow Corning Alabama upgrades facility with new substation by David Zaslawsky photography by Robert Fouts

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MOUNT MEIGS – It takes a lot of electricity to heat a blast furnace to 4,000 degrees at Dow Corning Alabama’s plant.

The company invested $32.4 million on plant upgrades, including a new power substation to operate more efficiently and effectively.

The blast furnace needs to transform such raw materials as coal, gravel and wood chips into a pure grade of silicon metal, and that’s an energy-intensive process. The company is one of state’s three or four largest energy consumers for Alabama Power. The power bill is seven figures a month, according to a Dow Corning Alabama official. Site Manager Jack Hicks said that Dow probably still uses more electricity than the City of Prattville.

“The new substation gives us a redundancy so we don’t have to shut down the entire plant for maintenance,” said Agustin Fernandez, senior plant engineer for Dow Corning Alabama. He said there is also more capacity in the new substation. Shutting down the plant for twice a year for two days each time may not sound like much, but that down time was costly –

qualification of electrician to help us maintain the equipment.” Those power distribution electricians are usually employed by utilities.

between $500,000 and $600,000 of lost productivity, according to Hicks. With the new, main power substation, Dow Corning can take down one side for preventive maintenance and continue to power the plant – no lost productivity.

Dow Corning Alabama recently celebrated a $150,000 grant from the State Industrial Development Authority, which was awarded through the Industrial Development Board of the City of Montgomery. That is the maximum grant, which is based on a company’s capital investment.

The capital investment was also used to replace what Hicks called “aging and obsolete equipment” and the associated time spent trying to maintain that equipment. “A lot of the equipment was difficult to maintain,” Hicks said. The plant had what Hicks called “unplanned failures” and by upgrading the equipment it will be that much more reliable. The two-year project resulted in new jobs and the firm is still looking to hire highly skilled electrician positions. Dow Corning has about 160 employees. “In the last two years, this site has gone through a lot of change in trying to upgrade the skills and abilities of our employees,” Hicks said. “We brought in two additional

Jack Hicks is site manager at Dow Corning Alabama’s plant in Mount Meigs.

electrical engineers to support the upgrade. We created roles for power distribution electricians because of the voltages we are working with. We have to have that

The company’s silicone metal is used in 5,000 products in the construction sector; automotive sector; electronics; household and cleaning; sealants; beauty and personal care; health care; food and beverage; aviation and aerospace to name just a handful of industries and items. The silicon metal is heat- and water-resistant, Hicks said. Dow Corning Alabama is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Corning, a global company with 2011 sales of $6.4 billion. Dow, which has its headquarters in Midland, Michigan, has 12,000 employees worldwide. •

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Making its First Million Chamber’s annual Total Resource Campaign shatters previous record by David Zaslawsky

photography by Robert Fouts

success in 2012, from the volunteer salespeople, Chamber staff, the Chamber’s image, a caring community, the community’s enthusiasm and the Chamber chairman playing a growing role.

Being the consummate business owner, Mike Henig of Henig Furs hosted a Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce 60 Minute Coffee 30 days before Christmas. Being that consummate business owner, Henig gave away scarves to all those in attendance as well as other gifts including purses, luggage, jackets and aviator caps. He offered those attending the coffee super deals – items for as little as $2. “We had a coffee this morning and it was absolutely packed at Henig Furs,” said last year’s Chamber Chairman of the Board of Directors Lee Ellis, who was also co-chairman of the Chamber’s 2012 Total Resource Campaign (TRC). “Do you think he is going to want to do this again next year?” That coffee was a product of the TRC. For the past seven years, the Chamber has conducted its TRC, which is used to sponsor the organization’s programs, events, publications, and electronic media, and aids in recruiting new members. Volunteer salespeople call on businesses to participate in the TRC. “The volunteers try to find something (product) that would be very beneficial to whoever they are talking to,” said TRC cochairman Larry Puckett, who has been the sole chairman of the campaign twice. “They don’t try just to get dollars. It’s to custom-fit some of the programs we are selling to best benefit their company and give them the most exposure. “If you’re Mike Henig and you had the kind of event he had this morning, it’s pretty much a no-brainer he’ll do it again.” Henig is sponsoring a coffee this year on December 4 – that’s three weeks before Christmas. Puckett is sponsoring a Business After Hours event at his dealership – Larry Puckett Chevrolet – to showcase his new showroom.

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Larry Puckett (left) and C. Lee Ellis were co-chairmen of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Total Resource Campaign.

“If the after-hours I’m doing is a dud, I might do something else, but I won’t do that again,” Puckett said. “We have a duty and responsibility as a staff and organization to be sure that people get their money’s worth at whatever event they sponsored.” The Chamber’s recently concluded TRC was a smashing success, considering the goal was $861,000 and the final total topped $1 million for the first time. By raising $1,062,651, the Chamber topped its goal by about $200,000, a 23 percent increase from the 2011 campaign. To reach the $1 million plateau, the campaign raised $340,000-plus from companies that did not participate in the 2011 TRC. What is just as remarkable is the 2012 campaign raised about $300,000 more than the TRC two short years ago and nearly $400,000 more than the 2009 campaign. The inaugural TRC in 2006 raised around $550,000. That’s a whopping 91.1 percent increase from the first TRC to the seventh. Ellis said the 2012 TRC “exceeded even our wildest expectations.” If you ask Ellis and Puckett, there are a handful of reasons for the campaign’s

Ellis and Puckett could not say enough about the dedicated volunteer salespeople. “They are just unbelievable,” Puckett said. “They refuse to lose. I cannot give these people enough credit. This group of volunteers has formed a bond and they take great pride in this. They have a real spirit of cooperation and will help each other reach their goals. It is a very unselfish group – they pull together to help each other.” Ellis noted that many of the salespeople are the same from year to year. “When we start the campaign we know that there is a certain amount of money we’re going to get just because those people work at it.” Yet, even the most talented salespeople need quality products to be successful. Various sponsorships have been added every year and in 2012 the Chairman’s Circle was one of the most-popular new sponsorships. Other new products included sponsorships for Conservations-Roundtables for Professional Women, Business Basics, Financial Aid Fridays and a Montgomery Business Journal website logo banner. At one point in last year’s campaign, less than half of the Chamber’s Board of Directors had participated. Puckett and Ellis encouraged the board members to sponsor a product and then Ellis called those board members. Nearly all of the board members participated in the TRC. “Getting a call from Larry Puckett might not mean anything, but getting a call from the Chamber chairman means a lot,” Puckett said about Ellis. “When I was the Chamber chairman in 2010, I didn’t make the calls that Lee made to the board.” •

Positive presentation The city made quite an impression on Standard & Poor’s and hopes that results in a strong bond rating from that agency. S&P got an earful regarding all the economic development projects in Montgomery.

Reporter’s Notebook by David Zaslawsky

Park update

The right track

New home

Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton N. Dean, Sr. wants to build one more park in West Montgomery. There is a $36,000 grant and the county is negotiating with the land owners, Dean said.

An overwhelming number of Alabama counties – 50 – had job losses from Sept. 2011 through Sept. 2012. That’s about 75 percent of the counties, but the River Region had three of the 17 counties which actually reported job growth. The growth was very slight in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties, but Madison County lost jobs during that time period. Jefferson County lost jobs; Shelby County lost jobs; and Tuscaloosa County lost jobs. Montgomery County saw its unemployment rate decline from 9.1 percent to 7.9 percent while Autauga County fell from 8.0 percent to 6.8 percent and Elmore County, 8.3 percent to 7.1 percent.

The Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) has a new permanent home for its Montgomery Technical Education Center. It’s the former Parisian building at the old Montgomery Mall and according to MPS Superintendent Barbara Thompson, the building was practically donated. She said the Parisian site is a much better fit than transforming McIntyre Middle School. Thompson said the new facility will hopefully be ready in December 2013, and that a big plus to the location is its accessibility to H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College.

Park update II Overlook Park will become Wright Brothers Park and the mayor is “sick and tired of seeing the fences.” Expect to see a finished product in the spring.

Jobs, jobs, jobs The county is still looking for corrections officers. The jobs will pay close to $35,000 a year.

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The future of Garrett Coliseum looks brighter The latest in a series of incremental steps is moving Garrett Coliseum closer to the ultimate goal of a major renovation, which may include a second building. A feasibility study was conducted by Troy University and concluded that with improved facilities, events at Garrett Coliseum could annually generate between $1.3 million and about $2.5 million. The study determined that if no events were added at Garrett Coliseum – revenue would still rise because more people would attend the events. The revenue range is due to conservative and optimistic scenarios. The next step would be seeking

Montgomery is No. 1

construction bids. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange said he envisions a final product that would be comparable to what was done with Cramton Bowl renovations and the building of the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. Strange estimated the cost to be between $12 million to $15 million. That would pay for softer seating, new sound system, upgraded heating, ventilation and air conditioning, new plumbing and most importantly – a second 75,000- to 100,000-square foot building. The second building could be used for home shows/exhibitions, portable stables and agricultural-related events. Strange said a second building “makes it possible for Montgomery to have multiple is -5.3 percent and Huntsville’s is -4.0 percent. That’s a 10.1 percent swing from Montgomery to Birmingham and 8.8 percent difference between Montgomery and Huntsville. Those differences are significant. Meanwhile, Mobile’s hotel occupancy rate remained flat at 0.2 percent for the first nine months of 2012.

The year-to-date occupancy rate for Montgomery hotels has jumped 4.8 percent from January to September. If that does not sound terribly impressive, then consider this: Birmingham’s hotel occupancy rate for the comparable period

events. It gives you a lot of flexibility. It’s all about bringing people to Montgomery, Alabama.” There is an existing bill in the state Legislature that if $30 million is spent to renovate Garrett Coliseum, the state would provide $800,000 a year to finance the improvements. Strange said that the board created to oversee the coliseum may only need $250,000 or $300,000 a year to service the debt on improvements in the $12 million to $15 million range. Strange was in a group which visited the Mississippi State Fairgrounds and the much newer Tunica Arena & Exposition, which was built in 2001.The $24 million facility has been highly successful in attracting events. There is 48,000 square feet of arena/exhibition space and an adjacent pavilion, which gives the facility more than 100,000 square feet. There are 11 luxury skyboxes; seating for 5,000; 605 livestock stalls; more than 1,100 parking spaces; 246 booths, showers; dressing areas; banquet kitchen, etc. The Tunica facility attracts more than 200,000 visitors a year, according to its website. •

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Waldo is at Maxwell Major General Walter Givhan, whose nickname is “Waldo,” is the new vice commander at Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex. Givhan replaces Maj. Gen. Tom Anderson, who is retiring.

Top 10 rankings Alabama is No. 6 on Site Selection magazine’s list of the best business climates in the country. The magazine also released an executive survey and Alabama was ranked eighth. Alabama was ranked No. 4 among Area Development magazine’s best states for business.

One cool website The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitor Bureau (CVB) launched a website in conjunction with the “Montgomery Capital Cool” image campaign. The new website -

www.visitingmontgomery. com – is an interactive vehicle for access to the region’s events, attractions, restaurants and, of course – cool happenings. “We wanted our website to be representative of

the hip, new Montgomery,” said Dawn Hathcock, vice president, Convention & Visitor Bureau. “Now visitors and residents alike have the capability to really dig into to the cool things happening here.” •

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1 2012 Chairman of the Board of Directors C. Lee Ellis welcomed the business community and elected officials to the 140th Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.

4 Guest Speaker Peter Kageyama, author of “For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places,” energized the business community with innovative ways to improve the City.

2 Chairman of the Board C. Lee Ellis presented the prestigious Chairman’s Award to Mayor Todd Strange.

5 Chairman C. Lee Ellis ended the evening with the traditional passing of the gavel to the 2013 Chairman of the Board of Directors Horace H. Horn Jr.

3 The 2012 Total Resource Campaign (TRC) Co-Chairs - 2012 Chamber Chairman of the Board of Directors C. Lee Ellis (left), and Immediate Past Chairman Larry Puckett - recognized the TRC Volunteers and their companies for hitting a recordbreaking high of more than $1 million.

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6 Montgomery business leaders networked in the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre lobby before the 140th Annual Meeting was called to order.

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Investor Profile

success in Any Language Lance Hunter (left) is CEO of Hodges Warehouse + Logistics and Paul Hodges is vice president/broker.

Hodges adapts to serve customers even better by David Zaslawsky

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The company invested some of the profits in real estate, buying an old cotton warehouse next to its Montgomery facility. “We rented out the building and acquired the adjacent building,” Hodges said. That was the beginning of the warehouse operation. “Our niche has been to acquire older facilities that have been used for manufacturing or distribution and convert them into warehousing,” Hodges said. As Hodges Warehouse + Logistics/Hodges Commercial Real Estate began adding more and more Korean clients and tenants, that created a new need: hiring someone with foreign language skills.

Hodges has more than 4 million square feet of warehouse space, which is heavily concentrated in Montgomery. The company does have a 600,000-square-foot facility in Dothan and warehouse space in Prattville.

They found someone, Ena Park, who speaks both Korean and Chinese in addition to having a master’s degree in business administration from Auburn University at Montgomery. The company also added Korean and Chinese language websites.

“We have excess space and we acquired it at very favorable prices over the years,” Hodges said. “As the market improves, we should be in a good position.”

“We have clients who are more comfortable speaking in their native languages,” said Paul Hodges, vice president/shareholder and real estate broker. “We are actively talking with Korean clients every week and there seems to be new business on the horizon.

The company has been successful because “we work to bring the functional capabilities of a large company to the clients we serve while maintaining the close customer service of a small company,” said Lance Hunter, CEO of Hodges Warehouse + Logistics. “Our relatively small staff is empowered to make decisions quickly and commit any of our resources.

Company officials are currently in negotiations with a steel supplier, Hodges said. It’s just one example of Hodges identifying a growth area and seizing on the opportunities. With seven or eight suppliers to Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama as clients, Hodges has capitalized on the fast-growing automotive sector. They have clients that also supply the Kia manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia. It doesn’t end there. A current Hyundai supplier is expanding to also supply the Toyota and Nissan manufacturing plants in Mississippi and has asked Hodges to handle those operations. And Hodges handles a wide range of operations from providing all the services inside a warehouse, including personnel and equipment, to inventory management system and delivery. Hodges also leases to clients, who operate the facility themselves. “We have developed commercial lots; sold lots; and built buildings for built-to-suit clientele,” Hodges said. About 2½ years ago, Hodges, which has 150 commercial real estate properties, made a move into the residential real estate market. “We saw a niche in the Montgomery market, where $30 million worth of homes are bought and sold each month,” Hodges said. “And we weren’t participating in that. We recruited an agent that wanted to focus exclusively on residential real estate. We decided it might be a good opportunity, especially at the bottom of the market.”

“We think a huge part of our success is because we are lucky enough to be located in Montgomery, Alabama. There are so many institutions in this area that are willing and able to help small companies achieve big results.” •

Hodges Warehouse + Logistics/Hodges Commercial Real Estate Number of employees

About 30

Year founded

1901

Available warehouse square footage

4 million-plus

Commercial real estate buildings/vacant land

About 150 properties

Exit Hodges Real Estate listings

About 25

Hodges partnered with Exit and Exit Hodges Real Estate was born. The company has sold about 100 homes since entering the residential market, according to Hodges. Changing with the times and diversifying have been two of the reasons for the company’s success. Hodges actually started in the cattle auction markets and had a number of facilities in Texas and Louisiana before moving operations to Alabama. Montgomery was the first location in Alabama, with Hodges adding three other sites in the state.

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Room for Business or Pleasure Capitol Commerce Center provides office and party space by David Zaslawsky

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Slowly and quietly, almost half of the 200,000-plus square feet of the Capitol Commerce Center has been leased. If two prospective clients decide to lease and both are looking at 40,000 square feet, then there would be about 35,000 square feet available. Both of those companies would be new to the area.

Larry Crain Jr., owner and president of Little Rock, Ark.based Crain Management Group, purchased the former corporate headquarters of Colonial Bank.

The first tenant – Pri Med Physicians – moved into the Capitol Commerce Center in March 2011, about five months after the former Colonial Bank headquarters

in east Montgomery was purchased by Montgomery Colonial Property, LLC. That entity is owned by Larry Crain Jr., owner and president of Little Rock, Arkansas-based Crain Management Group. Other tenants include Hewlett-Packard, which is leasing about 60,000 square feet; Enterprise Leasing Systems; and XPO Logistics. A fifth tenant wants to remain anonymous. Owning a Class A office building is something new for Crain Management Group, which owns eight automotive dealerships in the Little

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Rock area. Crain said the company, which owns other ventures and had annual sales last year of around $400 million, has a 25 percent share of the automotive market in the Little Rock area. He said the company has looked at other out-of-state properties. The best friend of his brother told the Crains about the former Colonial Bank headquarters. Crain said he learned about the property on a Friday, came down to visit the property two days later and made an offer the following week. “The bank spent $50 million to create what they wanted to have as a signature property for their employees and particularly their bigger customers,” Crain said. “They did a good job. They made a good impression. “The reason we were eager and willing to act quickly on it is that we really believed there was a good opportunity over a long period of time to generate extra value in the property.” He said the company invested additional money to buy an adjacent seven acres and add 400-plus parking spaces, among other improvements.

The office space is being leased by John Stanley, president/broker of John Stanley & Associates and costs $17 to $20 a square foot. The minimum lease is for 3,500 square feet. The Capitol Commerce Center, which is located off of the Mitylene Exit on Interstate 85, features a three-story parking deck for 300 vehicles and overall has 1,067 parking spaces. “If companies are considering Montgomery and they need a suburban office setting, there really is no new suburban office space available in any great numbers other than this,” Crain said. “When a company can have the kind of space that we can offer here, you can create a different environment for your employees and your customers than when you’re in a traditional office setting. This is a unique office setting. It is a pleasant place to work. We ultimately think the right companies will come along.” He said that Hewlett-Packard “was able to improve dramatically their function and their employee satisfaction by being in our building.”

In addition to leasing, the building is available for events – all types of events from businessrelated activities to private parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions and sports banquets. With more than 1,000 parking spaces there is ample parking. There is room to handle a 120-person wedding or a 100-person meeting. The Capitol Commerce Event Center features a grand entrance, former boardroom and dining room as well as an intermediate area between the boardroom and dining room. There is a full-catering kitchen. “It’s a great site for people who want to choose their own caterer in a great facility,” Crain said. “It gives the user the flexibility that they don’t have at other places.” Those interesting in staging events at the Capitol Commerce Center should contact Sandy Reynolds at (501) 570-3771 or sandyreynolds@crainteam.net or Gary Tapley at (256) 794-1586 or GaryTapley@ capitolcommercecenter.com. •

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Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange repeatedly talks about how the government’s role in economic development is to prime the pump. He’s talking about the public sector providing the infrastructure to attract private investment and one of the best examples of that publicprivate partnership is The Alley in downtown Montgomery. The government spent about $1.6 million to prime the pump for The Alley project and the private sector invested around $30 million for what has become downtown’s hotspot of restaurants/bars. The prime-thepump story doesn’t end there. The result has been $1 million annually in sales tax. And sales tax is the life blood for the city’s budget – actually accounting for 40 percent of city’s revenue. The next two largest revenue producers are ad valorem taxes and

business licenses, with each accounting for 15 percent of the city’s revenues. Strange showed about 500 people attending the 30th annual Economic Summit that the revenue from sales taxes is slowly increasing after a $14.5 million drop from 2007 to 2009 during the Great Recession. The sales tax revenue is now about $6 million less than a pre-recession high of $98.2 million in 2007. The overall annual budget is back to 2009 levels of about $225 million. Lodging tax has shown a steady increase from $5.3 million in 2009 to $5.5 million in 2010; $5.7 million in 2011; and $6.0 million in 2012. Priming the pump for travel-related revenue from youth sports has being paying huge

dividends. A 96-team volleyball tournament was held last year at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, which was funded by a $70 million bond project. The Cramton Bowl renovations and the new Multiplex cost about $26 million. The city also invested in about $2.5 million in a soccer complex near Auburn University at Montgomery. Now the Alabama High School Athletic Association has signed a five-year agreement to bring most of its championships to Montgomery. The city is working on attracting the state’s football championship games as well. “It really helps us brand ourselves as the Sports Capital of the South,” Strange said. A wide range of grants and the bond project have enabled the city to tear down dilapidated buildings and buy others and then sell those to developers. A $7 million investment was made to build a road – Park Crossing, which connects Taylor and Ray Thorington roads. That connector road opens up the area for residential projects. An estimated 25,000 people are expected to live in that area. The city has petitions for apartments and churches in that area, Strange said.

‘We’re bullish on Montgomery’ Strange offers upbeat assessment of Capital City by David Zaslawsky

photography by Robert Fouts

By the way, the developers in the area will eventually pay 80 percent of the cost for the connector road. The future certainly does look bright for Montgomery. Strange said hoteliers have announced an interest in the site of the old State House hotel, which was expected to be razed. A skateboard park is under contract to be developed on the riverfront and Strange said that 120 residential units are planned for the former site of the skateboard park. There might even be a grocery store at that location, according to Strange. The city is renovating Overlook Park, which is expected to be renamed Wright Brothers Park, and the city is looking to create a park along the riverfront near the Salvation Army building on Maxwell Boulevard. “We work very hard in partnership with so many other people so that we can together make this the Capital of Dreams,” Strange said.

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Pundits offer contrasting viewpoints by David Zaslawsky

The country’s future could not look any more different than the opinions offered by a Republican political consultant and a local Democratic pollster. Dick Morris, a Fox News commentator, said that “the next four years are going

Opposite: Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange speaks at the Economic Summit. This page, top: Dick Morris, Above Right: Walter Williams; below right: John Anzalone.

There’s some very optimistic news on the job front. Looking back, Montgomery increased its number of manufacturing jobs 9.1 percent from Sept. 2011 to Sept. 2012. Looking forward, the city is competing for 10,000-plus jobs in 59 projects with an estimated $3.3 billion in capital investment. Montgomery business leaders are so upbeat about the local economy that they have been ranked No. 1 among the state’s metro centers for the past six quarters, according to the Alabama Business Confidence Index, which is conducted by the University of Alabama’s Center for Business and Economic Research. It’s easy to see why the mayor said: “We’re bullish on Montgomery.” •

to be a nightmare” because of President’s Obama policies while John Anzalone, a partner of Anzalone Liszt Research, has a more optimistic view. Anzalone, a Democratic pollster, expects major agreements on taxes, including a greatly reduced corporate tax rate from 35 percent to perhaps 25 percent, but with tax loopholes eliminated. The Obama administration’s “policies fundamentally undermine our prospects for economic growth,” Morris said at the 30th annual Economic Summit at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center. “It’s a shame – it’s very, very bad – what this poor country is going to have to go through … over the next two to three years because we didn’t make the change we needed to,” he said, referring to the November presidential election. Morris, who predicted a lopsided win for former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, said Obama’s policies “are going to lead to a huge contraction – a recession or depression in 2013. Perhaps, an even

deeper recession going into ’15 and ’16. This is the inevitable consequence of piling up this level of debt.” He said the top threats to the economy are what he called poverty-based entitlements: food stamps, welfare, Medicaid and subsidized housing. Morris said that Obama “is not going to do anything about the poverty-based entitlements.” He said Republicans want to roll back those programs to 2008 levels and turn them over to the states. The states would most likely have “very significant reductions in spending” on those programs, according to Morris. Morris said the remedy for recession is economic stimulus, but not with borrowed money. He insisted that borrowed money is not part of the solution, but is the cause of the problem and “everybody knows it except the guy in the White House.” Morris said the country will be going through an “economic nightmare” that will be worse than 2008 during the Great Recession. Meanwhile, Anzalone said the story in 2013 “is going to be tax expenditures – deductions, exemptions and loopholes – both at the personal side and the corporate side. He expects “big things getting done” in Obama’s second term. “I think you’re going to see this president tackle entitlement reform.” Nationally syndicated newspaper columnist Walter Williams, who occasionally sits in for Rush Limbaugh’s radio show, said the free enterprise system “has come under unrelenting attack for the last half century. He said government has “a deep contempt for private property and economic freedom.” Williams said that government is “taking away liberties bit by bit” by proclaiming to do good and that negatively impacts privacy and private enterprise. He said that “we have abandoned many personal freedoms,” which leads to a totalitarian state. •

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Financial expert: GDP growth will top 3 percent in 2014 by David Zaslawsky

The economy will continue to struggle this year, according to an average of 40 to 50 of the largest computer models.

In a wide-ranging presentation, Stanaland praised the Federal Reserve for saving the economy during the Great Recession.

The consensus forecast calls for gross domestic product growth of 1.7 percent in the first quarter; 2.3 percent in the second quarter and slowly increasing to 2.6 percent in the third quarter and 2.8 in the fourth quarter. The following year is forecast to have 2.9 percent growth in the first quarter and finally topping 3 percent in the second quarter of 2014 (3.1 percent).

“The Fed created lending facilities to get the markets moving,” said Stanaland, who is president of Gene Stanaland Enterprises, an economic consulting firm. “The Fed guaranteed the loans – getting between the borrowers and lenders. These people were facing something that had never happened before and they were flying by the seat of their pants. Nobody had ever heard of a lending facility before they pulled us back from the brink.”

Meanwhile, the consensus forecast for the unemployment rate is 8.0 percent in the first quarter of this year; 7.9 percent in the second quarter; and 7.7 percent in the third and fourth quarters this year.

Gene Stanaland is president of the economic consulting firm Gene Stanaland Enterprises. Photo courtesy of Auburn University at Montgomery.

Gene Stanaland, a former economics professor at Auburn University and the department’s chair for eight years, said uncertainty is weighing on the economy. Some of that uncertainty was cleared up with the national election, but if the fiscal cliff is postponed instead of resolved, that will be a massive hit on the economy because of automatic spending cuts and tax increases. There is still uncertainty about the implementation of Dodd Frank financial regulations and the health care act, not to mention all of the debt problems in Europe, Stanaland said. “The Congress has to do something,” Stanaland said during an Auburn University at Montgomery business breakfast. “The problem is, the ultimate goal in Washington is to get elected and re-elected and government spending is the lifeblood of campaigns. That’s why we have earmarking. We will always have it. They may call it another name, but that’s how you get elected. “We want more. I don’t care if it’s highways or social programs or whatever it is – we need money. We ask and they’ve got to get elected so they give it to us.” He said that if a politician would suggest raising taxes and the ages for entitlements – “they would be voted out of office.”

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He also supported The Fed’s move to keep interest rates at historically low rates. “With a GDP of 2 percent and unemployment of 8 percent, it is not time for the Fed to raise interest rates,” Stanaland said. A housing inventory that added about 9 million units from 2003 to 2007 set the stage for the collapse of the economy, according to Stanaland. That inventory had to be sold whether the potential homeowners qualified for the loans – and many did not. Eventually those mortgages were bundled and used for collateral for bond issues. The problem was when homeowners began defaulting on their adjustable-rate mortgages the banks did not know the value of those assets. “The subprime loans in essence created the Great Recession and now the economy is in the doldrums,” Stanaland said. Despite the gloom and doom, Stanaland said, “No set of social or economic institutions anywhere else in the world are better than what we have in place in this society to solve any economic problem you want to talk about. This system at its worst is better than anything else going on in the world today.” •

Constructive Criticism Advisory council offers critiques for small business owners by David Zaslawsky

Scott Real Time Reporting President Tasha Scott was very nervous about her PowerPoint presentation before a handful of people who were going to critique it. She said a key concern was effectively communicating what she does, and it is a bit complicated. Scott is only one of two people in the state who provide access to the hard of hearing and deaf by using a captioning process called Communication Access Realtime Transcripts (CART). Her service is used anyplace when someone is speaking and someone wants a transcript of that speech. Scott said CART is for students; courtrooms; conventions/conferences; doctor appointments; religious services; weddings; funerals; civic events; recreational/ entertainment events; senior citizen meetings – “anywhere communication is needed.” During her 20-minute PowerPoint presentation at the Small Business Resource Center, where she is a tenant, Scott also showed an example of a transcript. That is what a person would view on an iPad, computer or some other device. She gave a brochure and business card to each of her observers. Scott’s clients include colleges and universities (Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery) as well as the Department of Justice, Montgomery Area Council on Aging, Governor’s Office of Disability, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services. The comments from the Small Business Advisory Council were for the most part complimentary, but there also was a wide range of constructive criticism. “I didn’t take anything personal,” Scott said afterward. “Everything that they said, I appreciated it.”

A couple of the observers suggested that Scott use a more-easy-to-read font for the PowerPoint presentation while Industrial Partners General Manager Nim Frazer recommended that Scott use her photo in the brochure instead of a picture of somebody else. “You are marketing yourself and you are absolutely wonderful at what you do,” he said. Frazer and others also suggested that Scott speak a little more slowly. Pete Land, a management consultant who specializes in leadership training

Kristi Holzimmer, director of membership development for the Alabama Bankers Association, said she wanted more information about the subcontractors that Scott uses and issues about quality control. All of those in attendance praised Scott. “There was little I saw to improve upon,” said Rob Hertenstein, regional president of Aliant Bank. “You clearly know what you’re talking about – you exude confidence. You look like the real deal. That was really an impressive presentation.” He was also impressed with the brochure and business card. “They are not cheap and that’s good because it says quality.” Land complimented Scott on how she engaged her audience and did not rely solely on the PowerPoint presentation. “You talked to us and with us,” he said. I had a one-on-one conversation with you.”

Tasha Scott, president of Scott Real Time Reporting, had her PowerPoint presentation critiqued by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Advisory Council.

and team building and runs Peter A. Land Associates, said that running the transcript example throughout the presentation was distracting. Another observer, Rhea Ingram, dean of AUM’s School of Business, suggested that Scott include information about CART remote services in the brochure. Kenneth Powe, a business counselor with Alabama State University’s Small Business Development Center, wanted to know what the company’s capacity was. “You want to make sure they (potential clients) can’t say no,” he said.

Lisa McGinty, director of Small Business Programs for the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, said, “You come across as terribly efficient, but also warm. You are coming across as a provider that I would feel comfortable sharing some of my vulnerabilities. You have a very nice way about you and a very warm and embraceable way and that goes a long way to building a customer relationship.” Each month the group critiques a small business owner, who is either a tenant at the Small Business Resource Center or a Chamber member. Scott said the feedback gave her confirmation that what she was doing was effective. “They said that I was warm and that’s how I want to come across. It was also another way to get my business out there.” •

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Setting the

agenda for

2013 New Chamber chairman focuses on four pivotal areas by David Zaslawsky

photography by Robert Fouts

In his year as chairman of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Horace H. Horn Jr. has no plans “to reinvent the wheel.” He is taking the approach of continuing what is working. “The Chamber is doing a lot of good things and doing them well,” he said. He does plan on concentrating his efforts this year in four areas: downtown redevelopment, education, military and economic development. Horn, who is vice president, external affairs for PowerSouth Energy, said “we’re really on a roll” when it comes to downtown redevelopment. That torrid pace should continue considering the following: A&H Investment has a contract to buy a city parking lot that fronts Commerce Street and use that space for a mixed-use development with retail and either office space or residential units. The former Webber Building will be a mixed-use structure with apartments, Momma Goldberg’s Deli and Payne Lee & Associates. The Irish Bred Pub on Dexter Avenue was expected to open in January. The Aviator Bar is being built on Commerce Street. Another downtown building is being transformed into 21 loft apartments. Plans are moving forward on the old Kress Building, which will feature a performance venue, fitness center, restaurant, bar and loft apartments. A proposed $15 million project by the Birminghambased JS Group will have retail on the ground floor and between 40 and 60 residential units. “We’ve seen phenomenal progress downtown,” Horn said. “I think most people would say that we’re way ahead of where we thought we would be at this time. That’s because the Chamber, city and several individuals who have stepped forward and made this happen. I think we need to continue to push that effort and continue to play a leadership role.” When it comes to education, Horn pointed out that the Montgomery Public Schools district is making progress. “We have to continue to support education for a lot of reasons – the quality of life in our community,” Horn said. “We have to do it to continue our economic development success and we have Continued on page 42

Horace H. Horn Jr. is the 2013 Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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to do it for the kids that are involved in the public school system. “We have great leadership on the part of (superintendent) Barbara Thompson, but she needs a lot of support. The Chamber is stepping forward and providing that support to her and her staff; making improvements and hopefully to continue to making improvements that need to be made.” The Chamber has been the driving force behind the seven Career Academies offered by the Montgomery Public Schools district, which are schools within a school. There are nearly 600 students enrolled in the Career Academies: Information Technology (74 students), Teaching (93), Business/ Finance (48), Law/Public Safety (87), Health Science (124), Hospitality/Tourism (69) and Advanced Manufacturing (72). Thompson said that the district is considering adding two Career Academies - Agri-Sciences and Design/Architecture – during the next couple of years.

The Chamber is also active with higher education – working with the five major colleges and universities in Montgomery: Alabama State University, Troy University’s Montgomery campus, Auburn University at Montgomery, Faulkner University and Huntingdon College. “I think the time is right to pull the universities together,” Horn said. “Any time – any city – is better off that has a college or university. You’re not only bringing kids in, but you’re bringing a lot of parents in from all over the country. You get to showcase Montgomery. There are a lot of cultural events that you have in town because of the universities. “It’s just a win-win-win situation. We need to make sure that No. 1, that the universities know how much they are appreciated; and No. 2, we really need to capitalize on their being here.” Horn, whose military experience was with the Army National Guard, said he has learned a lot about the military during his time on the Chamber’s Executive Committee. Air University Commander and President Lt.

“By continuing our recruitment efforts; continuing our existing industries effort – we certainly have the opportunity to maintain and improve our economic well-being in the River Region.”

Gen. David Fadok nominated Horn to the Commander’s Community Partner’s Group of Air Education and Training. Only two community leaders were nominated to the group this year. “That opportunity came from being involved with the Chamber,” Horn said. He said that the Chamber, city and county have “a real sincere heartfelt appreciation of the military.” Horn said working with the military has given him a “heightened understanding of the important role the military plays in Montgomery. “The one thing that I have seen and probably not seen before is the interaction between the military community and the civilian community and the Chamber,” he said, “and how the city leadership and Chamber leadership have an interest in the welfare of our military.” The Chamber is working with various partners to protect and expand military missions and is looking at opportunities with cyber security and data storage. Horn has a background in economic development and PowerSouth Energy has a business development division that works on economic development projects. “By continuing our recruitment efforts; continuing our existing industries effort – we certainly have the opportunity to maintain and improve our economic well-being in the River Region,” Horn said. On a more personal level, Horn said he is honored to be the Chamber chairman. “The Chamber consists of a lot of very, very prominent people and a lot of successful people. I am honored that I’ve had the opportunity to not only serve as chairman, but to be on the board and the executive committee. “There are a lot of good people that I’m following that are really good friends and have meant so much to Montgomery and the River Region. I am honored to be following in those footsteps.” He has received some advice from previous Chamber chairmen, including that time flies by and you’re going to be very busy. “The advice from everybody is … make sure that you feel some sense of achievement and that you feel like it’s been rewarding, but at the same time you’ve taken the time to enjoy it. You set the pace; do what you can do; do it well; and enjoy it.” •

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Past chairmen

of the Montgomery area chamber of commerce

1890-96

H. B. Houghton

1942-43

William C. Bowman

1980

Dr. Thomas C. Nolan

1897-98

Jacob Greil

1944-45

L. D. Rouse

1981

James S. Gaskell, Jr.

1899-1900 Charles G. Abercrombie

1946

Stanhope E. Elmore

1982

John M. Trotman

1901-04

Alex Rice

1947

James D. Flowers

1983

Samuel L. Schloss

1905-08

A. G. Forbes

1948

James J. Durr

1984

Maury D. Smith

1909

Fred S. Ball

1949-50

Boyd H. Leyburn

1985

Parker A. Narrows

1910

Sam J. Cassels

1951

Robert F. Henry

1986

James G. Martin, Sr.

1911

Edwin B. Joseph

1952

Max S. Baum

1986-87

Henry A. Leslie

1911

Frank D. Kohn

1953

Charles M. Smith, Jr.

1988

George B. Clements

1912

Emil J. Meyer

1954

C.T. Fitzpatrick

1989

Clyde H. Wood

1913

Fitzgerald Salter

1955

James G. Pruett

1990

Perry Mendel

1914

Duncan May

1956

Mark A. Johnston

1991-92

Will Hill Tankersley

1915

Terry T. Griel

1957

Clyde C. Pearson

1993

A. Bowen Ballard

1916

Clayton Tullis

1958

J. Noble Crump

1994

J. Mike Jenkins

1917

A. C. Davis

1959-60

Carl W. Bear

1995

Margaret A. Carpenter

1918

E. Meertief

1961

Edgar W. Stuart

1996

Todd Strange

1919

C. J. Beane

1962

Bryan B. Marsh

1997

Tom Somerville

1920

I. H. Dewees

1963-64

W. Lyle Hinds

1998

James K. Lowder

1921

Robert Teague

1965

A. Berney Jones

1999

W. Stephen Cawood

1922

I. H. Dewees

1966

Charles P. Brightwell

2000

Nimrod T. Frazer, Sr.

1923

L. C. Cardinal

1967

W. Robbins Taylor, Sr.

2001

Jerry C. Kyser

1924

I. Fred Solomon

1968

George E. von Gal, Jr.

2002

Lawrence Cole, Jr.

1925

Harry E. Snow

1969

Frank A. Plummer

2003

Larry A. Groce

1926

General Robert F. Ligon

1970

Philip A. Sellers

2004

Carl A. Barranco

1927-28

W. A. Bellingrath

1971

Earle D. Kitchen

2005

G. Carlton Barker

1929

Robert Emmet Seibels

1972

Thomas M. Tyson, Sr.

2006

Purser L. McLeod, Jr.

1930-31

Fred J. Cramton

1973

Hugh P. Foreman

2007

Edward F. Crowell

1932-33

Harry E. Snow

1974

James L. Rouse, Jr.

2008

Gordon G. Martin

1934

W. A. Bellingrath

1975

Frank H. Hawthorne, Sr.

2008

Charles B. Paterson

1935-36

Sylvain Baum

1976

Robert P. Hudgens

2009

W. Daniel Hughes, Jr.

1937-38

J. M. Jenkins

1977

John H. Neill, Jr.

2010

Nimrod T. Frazer, Jr.

1939-40

A. S. Coleman

1978

James T. Upchurch, Jr.

2011

Larry D. Puckett

1941

Richard F. Hudson

1979

M. Taylor Dawson, Jr.

2012

C. Lee Ellis

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2013 Board of Directors

Ms. Anita L. Archie

Mr. Jake F. Aronov

2013 Executive Committee. (L-R): President Randall L. George, Immediate Past Chairman C. Lee Ellis, Chairman Horace Horn, Vice Chairman Joseph Hampton, Vice Chairman Leslie Sanders, Vice Chairman W. Russell Tyner, Vice Chairman Arthur DuCote.

Mr. Owen W. Aronov

Mr. A. Bowen Ballard

Mr. Carl A. Barranco

Sr. VP Government Affairs, Legal Advisor, Business Council of Alabama

President, Montgomery Area Committee of 100

CEO, Real Estate Development Ballard Realty Company, Inc.

Mr. Carl J. Bartlett, Jr.

Mr. Jere L. Beasley

Mr. Jere Beasley

Mr. James E. Buckalew

Mr. Josh Bush

Mr. Richard E. Byrd

Mr. Gui I. Chun

Mr. A. Bruce Crawford

Senior Vice President, Jim/ Wilson & Associates, LLC

President & CEO, Up and Running

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President, Aronov Realty Management, Inc.

Chairman & CEO, Aronov Realty Management, Inc.

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Founding Shareholder, Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.

District Manager, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Sales Representative, Boosters, Inc.

President & CEO, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC

Chairman/President, AREH Alabama Real Estate Holdings/PCH

City President, BBVA Compass

Mr. R. Guy Davis

Mrs. Eleanor L. Dawkins

The Honorable Elton N. Dean

Mr. Arthur J. DuCote

Mr. Willie Durham

Mr. Charlie W. Edwards, III

Mr. C. Lee Ellis

Lieutenant General David S. Fadok

Mr. Rickie G. Fleming

Ms. Tamara K. Fleming

Mr. Joseph Hampton

Montgomery Area Executive, BB&T

Treasurer, Edwards Plumbing & Heating

Secretary/Treasurer, Ross Clayton Funeral Home Inc.

Chairman, Montgomery County Commission

Commander/President, Air University - Maxwell AFB

Central Alabama Area President, Regions Bank

Practice Principal, Hewlett-Packard

Mr. R. Gregory Fox

Mr. Nim T. Frazer, Jr.

Mr. Collin R. Gaston

Mr. Randall L. George

Mr. Richard E. Hanan

Mr. Robert M. Hardwich

Ms. Sylvia N. Harper

Mr. Thomas A. Harris

Mr. R. Gary Harrison

Dr. Jack Hawkins

Mr. Horace H. Horn, Jr.

Chief Financial Officer/ Montgomery Office BSR Trust

Chairman, Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board

CEO/General Manager, Dixie Electric Cooperative

General Manager, Industrial Partners, LLC

Chairman, Industrial Development Board, City of Montgomery

Chancellor, Troy University

Vice President/General Manager, WSFA TV

Vice President, Central Alabama O.I.C.

President, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce

Agent, State Farm Insurance

President & CEO, Knight Fleming & Associates

Tactical Manager, System Integrity, Alabama Gas Corporation

Chairman, Merchant Capital Investments

Vice President of External Affairs, PowerSouth Energy

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Mr. Lance D. Hunter

Mr. C. Ray Ingram

Mr. Kevin L. Ketzler

Mr. Jerry C. Kyser

Mr. Jerald J. Labovitz

CEO, Hodges Warehouse + Logistics

Vice President, Real Estate Division Alfa Properties, Inc.

CEO, Jerry Kyser Builder, Inc.

President, Jack Ingram Motors, Inc.

President, Alabama Steel Supply, Inc.

Mr. G.C. Lee

Mr. Joshua K. Lowder

Mr. James K. Lowder

Chairman, The Colonial Company

Mr. B. Saxon Main Partner, Ball, Ball, Matthews & Novak, P.A.

Mr. Chester D. Mallory

Mr. Bernell Mapp

Mr. Samuel P. Martin

Mr. H. Greg McClellan

Mr. Samuel Munnerlyn

Mr. James L. Parnell

Mr. Larry D. Puckett

Mr. David B. Reed

Mr. Peter A. Reynolds

Mr. Joe B. Riley

Mr. Riley W. Roby

President, Hyundai Power Transformers USA

CEO, Health Services, Inc.

President, Larry Puckett Chevrolet

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Vice President, Colonial Commercial Realty, Inc.

President/Publisher, The Advertiser Company, Inc.

Executive Vice President, Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc.

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President & CEO, MAX Credit Union

Vice President/General Manager, Rheem Water Heaters

President, Trenholm State Technical College

President & CEO, Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc.

Chairman, Montgomery Airport Authority

President & CEO Alfa Insurance Companies

Managing Partner, Balch & Bingham LLP

Mr. Stephen G. Rutledge

Ms. Leslie L. Sanders

Mr. James H. Sanford

Pastor Kyle C. Searcy

Mrs. Tomi J. Selby

Mr. Ned F. Sheffield

President, Jackson Thornton

Mr. Robert C. Shofner Program Executive Officer,

Mr. Robert Smith

Mr. Richard M. Stabler

Mr. Benjamin C. Stakely

Business & Enterprise Systems

President, Leadership Montgomery

Mr. Edward M. Stivers, III

The Honorable Todd Strange

Mr. Douglas S. Thiessen

Mr. Percy D. Thomas

Ms. Barbara W. Thompson

Dr. David R. Thrasher

Mr. Thomas J. Tsekouras

Mr. W. Russell Tyner

Mr. Taylor Williams

Dr. John G. Veres, III

Executive Vice President & COO, Alfa Insurance Companies

General Manager, Stivers Ford Lincoln Mazda

Partner, Montgomery Pulmonary Consultants, P.A.

President, EMERGE Montgomery

Vice President, Southern Division, Alabama Power Company

Mayor, City of Montgomery

General Manager, SABIC

Chairman, HOME Place Farms, Inc.

CEO, Alabama Ag Credit, ACA

Senior Pastor, Fresh Anointing International Church

Managing Shareholder, Warren Averett Wilson Price Division

President & CEO, Thomas Construction & Masonry Company, Inc.

President, Information Transport Solutions, Inc.

President & CEO, Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.

Superintendent, Montgomery Public Schools

President & CEO, Baptist Health

Chancellor, Auburn University at Montgomery

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A special thank you to the Charter Members of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Circle These companies and their representatives have invested in the Chamber’s Imagine a Greater Montgomery II economic strategy by becoming the Charter Members of the Chairman’s Circle. This prestigious group is featured on the website at www.montgomerychamber.com/chairmans-circle

Alabama World Travel/ Sutton & Associates

Ladon Dansby

Alabama Steel Supply, Inc. Jerald J. Labovitz

Avis & Budget Montgomery

City of Montgomery

Brian Bonikowski

Carol Gunter

Coldwell Banker Commercial/Moore Company Realty

Alabama Dumpster Service, LLC

Liz Sutton

Alliance Insurance Group

Aronov Realty Management

Mike Hicks

Scott Harris

Copperwing Design

David Kahn & Company Real Estate

Brian Key

Jerome Moore

Embassy Suites Montgomery Hotel & Conference Center

Roger Buck 48

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Equisouth Mortgage, Inc.

Morris Capouano

David Kahn

Fine, Geddie & Associates, LLC

Goodwyn Mills & Cawood, Inc.

Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc.

Clark Fine

Judy Jones

Joe Riley

Jasmine Hill Gardens & Outdoor Museum

Jim Inscoe

Jim Wilson & Associates

King’s Table Catering

MAX Credit Union

Carl Bartlett

Al Steineker

D. G. Markwell

MOCA Training & Business Solutions

Joyce Pearson

Montgomery CPA Associates/ Dreamland Bar-B-Que/The Deli at Alley Station/Railyard Brewing Company

Richard Younger

Palomar Insurance Corporation

Perry O. Hooper, Jr.

Payne Lee & Associates Architects/ Design Build South

Pilgreen Engineering, Inc.

Ronald Blue & Company

Sadie’s Global Travel

Seraaj Family Homes, Inc.

Alan Wallace

Ann Sadie Osten

Abdul Seraaj

Southeast Cherokee Construction Company

Taylor Lakes

The Jones Group, LLC

Foy H. Tatum

Gregory Jones

The Southeast Alabama Gas District

Trenholm State Technical College

Mith Thorn

Arlinda Knight

Pep Pilgreen

David Payne

Planned Benefit Services, Inc.

Residential Mortgage Corporation

David Larson

Steve Kermish

Spherion Staffing Services

Store Room Fasteners

Angela Swarts

Jimmy Campbell

Lynn Carter

River Bank & Trust

Gene Crane

WVAS-FM Radio

Candy Capel

Not Pictured: Alabama State University, Danielle Kennedy

BWS Technologies, Jeremy Jackson

PCI Gaming, Lynn Woodcock

Bailey-Harris Construction Company, Inc., Wendy Mickle

Gray Construction, Chris Allen

STERIS Corporation, Mac McBride

Jackson Hospital Urology, Dr. Brian Richardson

Triton Management Group, Frank E. Evans

Montgomery Airport Authority, Phil Perry

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Ken Thomas is senior human resources manager for STERIS Corp.

R&D steers STERIS Corp. Medical supply company continues to innovate by Jennifer Kornegay

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When you’re in an operating room about to undergo surgery, chances are, you’re not giving very much thought to what you’re lying on or what’s above you and around you.

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But if your procedure is taking place in Montgomery or at one of many, many other hospitals around the country, you’re probably under lights and on a surgical table made by STERIS Corp. right here in the Capital City. “All of the hospitals in Montgomery use STERIS equipment,” said Ken Thomas, senior human resources manager. “We ship to all over the country and the world from this facility, and we carry the majority portion of the market in our products.” STERIS traces its roots back over a century to American Sterilizer Co., founded in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1894. Corporate headquarters are now in Mentor Ohio, and since 1976, STERIS has been designing and manufacturing surgical tables at its Montgomery facility. Today, it also makes other operating room essentials such as ceiling systems with lights, surgical booms, warming cabinets for hospital linens, scrub sink stations and more. Thomas bragged on one of the company’s newest products, its 4085 Surgical Table, which began production in 2005. “It’s highly functional,” he said. “The table surface articulates front to back and left to right so if there is a need for a new X-ray during surgery, the patient doesn’t have to be moved; you just move the table top instead.” This type of innovation is indicative of STERIS’ commitment to continually create and take to market the next big thing, according to Thomas. “We put tremendous emphasis on research and development,” he said. He pointed to STERIS’ LED surgical light systems. They provide powerful bright, white light with no color distortion, and much to surgeons’ delight, no heat. “It took the market by storm when introduced and has continued to do extremely well,” Thomas said. Even items that seem fairly basic such as a warming cabinet for hospital blankets have been given an upgrade at STERIS. “Our company and our employees helped design the sixth-generation warming cabinet that can warm blankets, but can also warm solutions if needed,” Thomas said. Many hospitals now contain complete STERIS surgical suites, and the company is working to expand that number. “We try to get involved at the construction phase to work with architects and help them design the surgical suites and then outfit them with all of our products,” Thomas said, “but we also work with hospitals and other facilities that are simply upgrading their surgical suites.”

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STERIS was recognized as the 2010 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year by the Business Council of Alabama and received the OSHA VPP Star, a designation that honors an exceptional workplace safety record. So why is an Ohio-based company building some of its most sophisticated products in Montgomery? “Mainly because Alabama is a right-to-work state,” Thomas said. “Labor relations issues brought the company here, and we no longer have any presence in Erie.” The prospect of a better employee situation brought STERIS here, and the drive and productivity of its 258 Montgomery employees have kept it here and kept it thriving. The company announced last year that it was adding 80 jobs over a two-year period thanks to bringing jobs from Europe to the Montgomery facility. STERIS Corp. is also investing nearly $11.5 million in equipment to relocate fabrication and assembly operations to Montgomery. The company has sold more than 32,000 of its original surgical tables over the last 20 years, and while production is based on customer demand, the facility is set up to produce six surgical tables a day. Plus, several new products are currently in development. The employees’ ability to learn and their willingness to change have played a dramatic role in the company’s success story in the last decade, as Thomas explained. “Seven years ago, we started implementing lean production, the highly efficient production system pioneered by Toyota, and it has meant major changes at this facility,” he said. “It is thanks to the hard work and creativity of our employees that we’re now shipping better quality, on time, at reduced cost, in a much safer environment than we ever have in the history of the facility.” •

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BusinessBuzz recognition of United Way programs, we are energized to continue serving the community to create lasting partnerships that drive long-term change in education, income and health.”

Bill Wallace

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GOODWYN, MILLS AND CAWOOD MERGES WITH CFP GROUP

UNITED WAY RANKED AS ALLSTAR CHARITY

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood announced that it will be joining forces with CFP Group to form a stronger GMC Nashville presence.

MONTGOMERY – United Way Worldwide announced its selection by Forbes magazine as the largest U.S. charity.

“We are excited about this opportunity to serve our clients better as this merger expands our resources and strengthens our market presence,” said GMC Executive Vice President Bill Wallace. “This creates a tremendous amount of momentum for our combined team and we plan to continue to strategically expand our presence in Nashville.” Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, which is based in Montgomery, operates offices in Atlanta; Greenville, South Carolina; Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville and Nashville.

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In addition, United Way has been named one of “Forbes Picks: All-Star Charities,” a newly created category that reflects the organization’s dedication to quality programs, community impact and organizational efficiency. The River Region United Way impacts 140,000 lives annually through the programs and services of its 46 affiliate agencies. The River Region United Way is conducting a $5.4 million campaign to address community needs in the River Region and is currently at 67 percent of its fundraising goal. Russ Dunman, president and CEO of River Region United Way, said, “In light of Forbes’

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For inclusion on the Forbes list, United Way was judged on the amount of private donations made to the organization either by individual donors, corporations, partnerships and other nonprofits. Forbes included United Way as a financial efficiency all-star based on the overall percentage of donations used in program implementation. ALABAMA FARMERS FEDERATION ELECTS NEW LEADERS MONTGOMERY – Jimmy Parnell of Chilton County, a fifthgeneration farmer who raises timber and beef cattle, was elected president of the Alabama Farmers Federation today during the organization’s 91st annual meeting in Montgomery. Joining Parnell as new leaders of the state’s largest farm organization will be Southeast Area Vice President George Jeffcoat of Houston County and North Area Vice President Rex Vaughan of Madison County. All three were elected Monday afternoon during the federation’s business session, where 500

voting delegates from Alabama’s 67 counties cast their votes. Parnell, 48, served on the Federation’s State Board of Directors from 1999-2008, was chairman of the Federation’s State Young Farmers Committee in 1997 and has served as president of the Chilton County Farmers Federation since 2006. Vaughn, 52, is a row crop and beef cattle farmer. The North Area covers Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston counties. Jeffcoat, 63, is a row crop and cattle farmer. The Southeast Area includes Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Coffee, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Elmore, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lee, Macon, Pike, Russell and Tallapoosa counties. Parnell said it’s an honor to represent Alabama farm families as the federation works to strengthen agriculture’s position as the state’s largest industry. “I’m humbled by the support I received from farmers across Alabama,” Parnell said. “I look forward to representing them as we work with elected officials, government agencies and other

farm organizations to protect the families who grow our food and fiber. For 91 years, the Alabama Farmers Federation has worked to improve the way of life for all Alabamians. I’m excited about the opportunity to build on the foundation established by farmers who started this organization.”

Chambers, Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Russell and Tallapoosa counties. Coffee County peanut producer Carl Sanders of Brundidge was reelected to the District 10 board seat. That district includes Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw and Pike counties.

Several other elections were held. Brian Glenn of Lawrence County was elected to the District 1 board of directors seat, which includes Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Marion and Walker counties.

Elected to one-year, ex-officio terms on the state board were Women’s Leadership Committee Chairman Faye Dial of Clay County and State Young Farmers Chairman Jon Hegeman of Calhoun County.

Don Allison of Winston County was elected to the District 4 seat, a rotating position in that district. District 4 includes Blount, Cullman, Marshall and Winston counties. Elmore County row crop farmer Richard Edgar retained the District 7 seat representing

The Alabama Farmers Federation, with 385,000 members, is Alabama’s largest farm organization and a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

primary projects – endowment opportunities, Wellness Center, Funds for Excellence and a new academic building with science laboratory space.

Carl Whatley

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN MONTGOMERY – More than 200 alumni and supporters of Auburn University at Montgomery gathered at the university’s new Wellness Center to launch “Imagine. Invest. Inspire. A Campaign for Auburn University at Montgomery.” The $12.5 million comprehensive campaign will focus on four

The university has already received financial support from donors and friends including Carl Whatley, chair of fundraising campaign; Ida Belle Young; Saudi Prince Khaled bin Sultan; Tom Clement; and Dottie Blair. Additionally, more than 88 percent of AUM’s employees recently made contributions to the university. The campaign has reached 73 percent of its $12.5 million goal. “I have seen alumni and friends becoming engaged with this university at an unprecedented level,” said Whatley, a 1983 (Continued on page 54)

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alumnus. “I am looking forward in the coming months to working alongside the cabinet members, the chancellor and the talented advancement staff in sharing all the exciting opportunities and possibilities for AUM in our local communities and nationally where alumni and friends are engaged and excited about supporting their university.” AUM Chancellor John G. Veres III said, “I am looking forward to continuing the excellent work with Campaign Chairman Carl Whatley and Vice Chancellor Carolyn Golden as they meet with our many alumni and friends to share our excitement about the future of Auburn Montgomery. Investing in AUM not only makes a difference in the lives of our students, but will impact the communities they serve for generations to come.”

with Jeff Sanders. Ellis Eskew has assumed those duties. Jesse Grear, vice president and general manager, said, “This is part of our continued long-term plans to expand our local news coverage for the River Region and Jamie Langley is the perfect host for this new morning show format. Jamie brings her energy and enthusiasm to the show and I’m sure she will be well received in her new role.”

department and now can accommodate both turn-key commercial and residential projects outside the typical architectural package offered to Brown Studio Architecture clients,” Hall said. HMMA BREAKS PRODUCTION RECORD MONTGOMERY – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) set a monthly production record with 37,200 vehicles in October. The previous record was 35,254 vehicles produced last August. October was the second full month of HMMA operating a third shift of production workers. There were 24 production days in the record-setting month. Through October, the plant had produced 305,648 vehicles – Sonatas and Elantras.

inception in 2001. Using small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to music, Pure Barre tones the body and burns fat in record-breaking time. The workout attacks the thighs, seat, hips, abdomen and back of the arms. Clients will see results in just 10 classes. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to bring this amazing form of fitness to our city,” Lowder said. “It is a truly a joy and passion to be a part of this and be able to show clients amazing results in just as little as 10 classes.” The hours are 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 5:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Saturday; and 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Sunday.

Carla Hall

BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE ANNOUNCES BOARD APPOINTMENT MONTGOMERY – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has appointed Carla Hall to the Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design. Jamie Langley

CBS8 NAMES HOST FOR MORNING NEWS BROADCAST MONTGOMERY – CBS8 has expanded its Morning News to start weekday mornings at 5 a.m. with Jamie Langley as host and anchor. She joins meteorologist Marcy Novak and longtime broadcaster Tim Lennox. Langley most recently was coanchor of the CBS8 News at 5

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Hall has practiced interior design at Brown Studio Architecture since October 2011. She received a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Auburn University in 1993. After graduation she moved to Dallas and began her career as a kitchen designer. She moved to Montgomery in 2001 and continued her career as a certified interior designer and as a certified kitchen designer. Hall is currently pursuing a master’s degree in healthcare interior design at Auburn University. “At Brown Studio we have expanded our interior design

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Yanyi Djamba Katie Lowder

PURE BARRE OPENS SITE IN MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY – Pure Barre announced the launch of its newest location in Montgomery. The new franchise location is at The Atlantic and Pacific Development – 507 Cloverdale Road, Unit 102. The franchise, which is owned by Katie Lee Lowder, is scheduled to open in early January. The ballet barre workout has exploded in popularity since its

AUM OFFICIAL/ PROFESSOR ELECTED TO SOUTHERN DEMOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION BOARD MONTGOMERY – Yanyi Djamba, director of Auburn University at Montgomery’s Center for Demographic Research and AUM professor of sociology, has been elected to the board of directors for the Southern Demographic Association (SDA). “It is an honor to be elected a member of the board of directors of the Southern Demographic Association,” Djamba said. “I look

BUSINESS BUZZ forward to working with members of this great professional association, which comprises national and international scholars working in a variety of fields of human population studies. Membership in SDA is a call to service that I accept with enthusiasm.” Djamba and the Center for Demographic Research, a unit of Auburn Montgomery Outreach, will host the 2013 SDA conference at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center – bringing more than 200 SDA professionals from around the country to Montgomery. MAX4KIDS FOUNDATION RAISES $33,000 MONTGOMERY – The MAX4Kids Foundation raised $33,000 with its 13th annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Robert Trent Jones (RTJ) Golf Trail in Prattville.

able to make a huge impact on the children in central and east Alabama,” said MAX4Kids Foundation President D.G. Markwell. The MAX4Kids Foundation is sponsored by MAX Credit Union. CUPCAKES BY TISH RANKED IN TOP 10 AL.com’s competition for the “Best Little Cupcake in Alabama” has ranked Cupcakes by Tish in the Top 10 or a possible contender for the right to boast as the state’s tastiest cupcake. Cupcakes by Tish received its ranking by beating all local competitors and qualified as a state finalist. Cupcakes by Tish has also been recognized by the Montgomery Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice awards, winning the Best Dessert and Best Bakery awards.

The tournament had 192 players on RTJ’s Judge and Legislator courses and more than 110 corporate sponsors. The MAX4Kids Foundation assists children in central and east Alabama through scholarship programs and donations to various charitable organizations. For the past 13 years, the foundation has donated more than $596,900 to children’s charities and has distributed more than $240,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors. Past recipients of donations from the MAX4Kids Foundation include Common GroundMontgomery, Character at Heart, Children’s Hospital, Kid One Transport and S.T.E.P. Foundation. “Through MAX4Kids, fantastic organizations and individuals who serve our community are

Nimrod Frazer Jr.

FRAZER APPOINTED TO MAGIC MOMENTS BOARD MONTGOMERY – Industrial Partners, LLC announced that its manager and owner, Nimrod “Nim” T. Frazer Jr., was appointed to the Montgomery Regional Board for Magic Moments. Magic Moments is an Alabamabased organization that fulfills the

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non-medical wishes of chronically ill children in the state.

years of hands-on experience with thousands of children.

Industrial Partners participated as one of the team sponsors in the Fourth Annual Capitol City Clay Shoot at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club. All proceeds from the event benefited the Magic Moments Foundation. The team of Nim Frazer, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, Montgomery Police Captain Otis Perkins and John Stanley, president/broker of John Stanley & Associates, helped this year’s event bring in more than $23,000 for Magic Moments. The event has raised $75,000-plus for the past four years.

The Mathnasium Method uses a combination of mental, verbal, visual, tactile and written techniques to help children understand math. The comprehensive curriculum also addresses attitude and selfesteem with the goal of helping students to become better problem solvers and to develop a long-term understanding of mathematical concepts.

“With so many good causes from which to choose, it can sometimes be tough to decide where to put your efforts,” Frazer said. “When I learned about the Magic Moments Foundation and that we could serve children in our own state, I knew I wanted to get involved.”

celebrating 100 years in business because of what continues to drive us. And that’s doing what’s best for our customers. Like providing you with expert, service-oriented electricians. Being on call 24/7. And giving

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Monica Virgil

MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTER OPENS IN EAST MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY – Mathnasium Learning Center, an international chain offering math-only, afterschool educational programs, has opened in east Montgomery.

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“Transforming children into powerful mathematicians is entirely doable,” said Monica Virgil, owner of the east Montgomery Mathnasium Center. “It takes a skillful combination of the right method, the right curriculum and qualified teachers to make math fun and accessible to students. We are thrilled to bring that recipe for success to the Montgomery area.”

The new center will provide a supportive setting for gradeschool and college students to develop math skills and to build confidence in their mathrelated abilities. The Mathnasium curriculum is based on 35-plus

MONTGOMERY – Six businesses were honored during the annual Montgomery Area Business Committee for the Arts Awards. Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood received the Large Business in the Arts award; River Bank & Trust was the medium-sized business winner; and Jennie Weller Catering was the small business winner. BBVA compass won the Virginia and Robert S. Weil Arts in Education Award and Huntingdon College received a Special Community Award. Harmon Dennis Bradshaw Inc. received the Frank Plummer Memorial Arts Award.

BUSINESS BUZZ 20,000 POUNDS OF PAPER SHREDDED AT EVENT MONTGOMERY – More than 800 people dropped off 20,000 pounds of paper during a sixhour shredding event. Those dropping off paper were asked to donate food items and about 3,000 pounds of food was collected for the Montgomery Area Food Bank. MAX Credit Union, Montgomery Clean City Commission, AARP Alabama and Pensacola, Florida-based Gilmore Services partnered for the event.

manager of the security department, Baptist Medical Center South; Erica Whitehead, registered nurse, East Alabama Medical Center; Kelly Shaw, physical therapist, outpatient rehabilitation coordinator, East Alabama Medical Center; and Gregory Walker, surgery transporter, Vaughan Regional Medical Center. The Hospital Hero Physician honoree is Dr. Peter J. Lusche, East Alabama Medical Center.

has acquired the Uncle Bob’s managed facility. That facility, located at 4365 Virginia Loop Road, has been renamed A Mini Flex Annex. The new location has 335 selfstorage units and represents a 45 percent increase in total rental units. It is the sixth expansion for A Mini Flex Storage over the past 12 years and makes it the largest family-owned and operated storage facility in Montgomery. The company was originally purchased in 2000 with 97 units and now has 1,120 units.

The next paper shredding event is Friday, April 19.

HILL, HILL, CARTER, FRANCO, COLE & BLACK ATTORNEYS RECEIVE RECOGNITION

CENTRAL ALABAMA HOSPITAL HEROES RECOGNIZED

MONTGOMERY – Hill, Hill, Carter, Franco, Cole & Black announced that Randall Morgan was named by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of “personal injury litigation – defendants.”

MONTGOMERY – Five area hospital employees and one area physician were honored for their contributions to healthcare at a Montgomery luncheon hosted by the Central Alabama Regional Hospital Council of the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA). The luncheon is one of seven regional awards presentations being held as part of AlaHA’s 10th annual statewide “Hospital Hero” award contest, which recognizes the value of health careers and honors hospital employees who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the healthcare field. The contest will culminate with a banquet in February, when up to 10 of the regional winners will be honored as statewide Hospital Heroes. One statewide Hospital Physician Hero will also be recognized in February. Central Alabama Hospital Hero honorees include: Pamela Newman, director of laboratory and clinical resource management, Baptist Health; Suzie McMahon, assistant

Eric Isaacson

ALABAMA TRUCK RENTALS RECEIVES AWARD MONTGOMERY – Alabama Truck Rentals received the highest consumer revenue agent award for the Birmingham districts from Penske Truck Leasing. “This is truly an honor, because this award is based on an agent not having any negative complaints, highest volume of rentals and outstanding customer service throughout the year,” said Eric Isaacson director of marketing for Isaacson Family Enterprises. This marks the ninth year in row that Alabama Truck Rentals has received an award from Penske, the nation’s largest truck rental and leasing company. In another development, A Mini Flex Storage, a division of Isaacson Family Enterprises,

Morgan is a shareholder in the firm and has been practicing for 38 years. Additionally, Managing Shareholder David W. Henderson was accepted for membership in the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). Best Lawyers is the oldest and most prestigious peer review publication in the legal profession. It is an annual referral guide that utilizes more than 3.9 million peer evaluations to identify outstanding attorneys. Morgan will be featured in the 19th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The International Association of Defense Counsel is an elite organization of lawyers, who provide litigation services and counsel to corporations and insurers throughout the world.

MADISON MINI MART CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING MONTGOMERY – The new Madison Mini Mart recently held its grand opening event and one customer received $50 worth of gas. The event featured special guest Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, who surprised a customer with $50 worth of gas. There was pizza, popcorn, soft drinks and coffee. The Madison Mini Mart, downtown Montgomery’s only gas station, is under new ownership and offers competitive gas prices.

Julie Benson

OAK GROVE INN ADDS APARTMENTS MONTGOMERY – Oak Grove Inn recently added 11 apartments and celebrated its 10th year anniversary. There are now 56 independent living apartments and 28 assisted living apartments at the retirement facility with plans for future expansion. Julie Benson is the administrator at Oak Grove Inn, which is located in a gated community off Vaughn Road in Grove Park. She has worked 25-plus years with seniors. For information, contact Benson at (334) 215-8881 or email julie@oakgroveinn.org. (Continued on page 58)

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What’s shakin’? Readers of the Montgomery Business Journal know first. In part, that’s because they’re often the movers and shakers themselves. They know that the MBJ is the place to be for indepth interviews, industry news, and spotlights on promotions and new hires. And they know that only Chamber members can advertise here. With such a powerful platform, it won’t take much for you to get their attention – especially when you can advertise in these pages for as low as $750 for a half-page, full-color ad. Get your message across instantly to elected officials, CEOs and other business leaders in the River Region. For advertising information visit www.montgomerychamber.com/ads, email mbjsales@montgomerychamber.com, or call Linda Drumheller at 334-240-9494.

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SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC. ANNOUNCES SPECIAL DIVIDEND BIRMINGHAM – The Board of Directors of ServisFirst Bancshares Inc. has announced a special dividend of $0.50 per common share that was payable on December 31 to shareholders of record as of December 24. “We are pleased to pay a special dividend to our loyal shareholders, who have played such a significant role in our success,” said ServisFirst Bank President and CEO Tom Broughton. ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, has locations in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Dothan and Pensacola, Florida.

“A standout quality of the magazine is that Prime Montgomery is so local with more than 85 percent of the publication produced by River Region writers, columnists and photographers.” The lifestyle magazine for those 50 and older is owned and published by The Polizos/Corley Group, LLC. The magazine is available at more than 250 locations in the River Region, including all Publix supermarkets plus restaurants, pharmacies, gift shops, fitness centers, hospitals, medical offices and more. Paper and digital subscriptions are available.

The dinner is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the dinner and clinic will benefit the ALABCA June High School Underclassman All-Star Event at Troy University. “This dinner and clinic is critical to our ever important June AllStar Event,” said Barry Dean, executive director of the ALABCA. “We lost the All-Star Event’s corporate sponsor we’ve had the past several years and we need to make that money up to help our state’s high school baseball players get seen for baseball scholarship opportunities and our high school coaches to attend invaluable educational sessions.” For information, visit www.alabca. org and go to the “First Pitch” Dinner and Clinic links found under the Events heading on the home page. JACKSON HOSPITAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Barry Dean

Bob Corley

PRIME MONTGOMERY CAPTURES NINE AWARDS MONTGOMERY – Local publication Prime Montgomery won nine awards at the North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) conference in Reno, Nevada. “It’s an honor for the staff and writers of Prime Montgomery to be recognized by this organization,” said Prime Montgomery Publisher Bob Corley. “It confirms our commitment to readers and advertisers alike to provide wellwritten, informative, entertaining material in both our print and digital editions.

JOHN WILL BE GUEST SPEAKER AT COACHES ASSOCIATION EVENT MONTGOMERY – Former Major League star Tommy John will be the guest speaker February 1 at the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association (ALABCA) fourth annual “First Pitch” Dinner and Silent Auction. John, a 26-year baseball veteran, is well known for the elbow surgery that bears his name. He had 164 of his 288 victories after that surgery performed by Dr. Frank Jobe. John will also conduct a pitching clinic Saturday, February 2 for players in grades sixth to 12 as well as coaches and adults. The event at the RSA Activity Center will begin at 6 p.m. with a silent auction and cash bar.

MONTGOMERY – Jackson Hospital is looking for volunteers for the information desk. The volunteers are needed for the evening shift, which is 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old as well as friendly and eager to offer information to those visiting the hospital. The volunteers will receive a free meal and a parking spot next to the lobby.

BEST LAWYERS RECOGNIZES CAPELL & HOWARD LAWYERS Fifteen lawyers at Capell & Howard, P.C. were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. The following attorneys were named: William D. Coleman, Frank H. McFadden, William K. Martin, Bruce J. Downey, Henry C. Barnett, K. Palmer Smith, Robert T. Meadows, Henry H. Hutchinson, Shap D. Ashley, D. Kyle Johnson, Robert F. Northcutt, J. Lister Hubbard, James N. Walter, Debby D. Spain, R. Brooke Lawson, M. Courtney Williams and James M. Scott. The attorneys selected practice in the areas of arbitration, mediation, construction law, labor and employment law, family law, real estate, trusts and estates, tax law, commercial litigation, corporate law and employee benefits law. Best Lawyers is recognized as the definitive guide to legal excellence and Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.” • To submit your business news for publication, email a press release to editor@montgomerychamber.com. Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Members only.

Volunteers are asked to work four hours a week. They must complete an application, pass a background check and health screening. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, visit www.jackson. org/patients_volunteers.html and fill out the application. For information, contact the hospital’s volunteer services director at (334) 293-8967.

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Members on the Move “We are thrilled to have Rebecca and Lara join our team here at UMCH,” said Blake Horne, president and CEO of the United Methodist Children’s Home. “They bring a wealth of experience, creativity, and resources to the table …” Rebecca Morris

The 122-year-old child care agency based in Montgomery, also announced its Donate Your Car program. When a car is donated, the agency receives all the money raised from the sale of the vehicle. For information about the program, contact Rich Hodges at (205) 982-1998 or rich@driversway.com.

Lara Wheeler

Blake Horne

UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME ADDS STAFFERS, CAR DONATION PROGRAM MONTGOMERY – The United Methodist Children’s Home has added Rebecca Morris and Lara Wheeler to its newly organized Birmingham Office of Marketing and Development. Morris joined the agency as director of marketing and external affairs while Wheeler was named director of development. The Birmingham office is located on the campus of BirminghamSouthern College.

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PARNELL ELECTED PRESIDENT OF ALFA INSURANCE MONTGOMERY- Alabama farmer and former Alfa Insurance board member Jimmy Parnell has been elected president, CEO and chairman of the board of the Alfa Insurance Companies. Parnell, 48, of Stanton in Chilton County, is a partner in his family’s beef cattle and timber business. He served on Alfa’s board of directors from 19992008 and says he looks forward to strengthening the company’s

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commitment to provide outstanding customer service. “Alfa was founded to help policyholders protect their farms, homes, automobiles and families with affordable insurance and honest, personalized service,” Parnell said. “I’m excited about the opportunity to build on this foundation as we work to better serve our customers and grow the Alfa companies.” Parnell is a 1985 graduate of Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and economics. Since returning to the family farm, he has helped grow its beef cattle farm to include 600 brood cows and 2,500 stocker calves. Parnell was named Alabama Logger of the Year in 2006 by the Alabama Forestry Association, and he, wife Robin and children James Robert and Anna Grace were named the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Outstanding Young Farm Family in 1999.

In this new role, Hubbard will oversee all claims operations in the southern region. His promotion follows the retirement announcement of Vice President of Claims Harold Oakes. Hubbard joined Alfa in 1989 as an adjuster and was promoted to district claims manager in 1999. He has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Troy University and a law degree from Birmingham School of Law. “I am honored that Alfa gave me an opportunity in 1989 and continues to place their trust in me to provide service to our customers as well as leadership to our management team,” Hubbard said. “I look forward to this new leadership role with the claims department.” With more than a million policies in force, Alfa and its affiliates provide insurance and other financial services in 11 states.

Parnell replaces Limestone County farmer Jerry Newby, who served as president of Alfa for 14 years. Also elected to the Alfa board of directors were vice presidents Rex Vaughn of Madison County and George Jeffcoat of Houston County, as well as board members Brian Glenn of Lawrence County, Don Allison of Winston County, Richard Edgar of Elmore County, and Carl Sanders of Coffee County, all of Alabama. Alfa Insurance also announced the promotion of Bryan Hubbard to the position of southern regional claims manager.

Dana Vickers Shelley

SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER NAMES PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR MONTGOMERY – The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced that Dana Vickers Shelley has been hired as director of public affairs.

Shelley has been involved in communications work for more than two decades. Her clients and causes have included numerous foundations, the Democratic National Committee and the NAACP National Voter Fund. As a senior appointee in the Clinton administration, Shelley served as deputy press secretary to Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown. She was director of strategic communications at the Annie E. Casey Foundation and was involved in efforts to improve outcomes for children and families affected by racial and ethnic disparities within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. “Dana is an accomplished communications strategist with a proven commitment to social

from the University of Texas at Arlington.

justice,” said SPLC President Richard Cohen. “Her expertise will be a great asset to the Southern Poverty Law Center as we expand our work in the Southeast and across the nation.” Shelley holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications from the University of WisconsinMadison and a master’s degree in public administration from American University. The Southern Poverty Law Center, which has offices in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, is a nonprofit civil rights organization dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry.

He will have offices in Montgomery and Union Springs.

Bob Ramsey

RAMSEY NAMED CEO/PRESIDENT OF AMERIFIRST BANK AmeriFirst Bank Board of Directors has announced that Robert R. “Bob” Ramsey has been named CEO and president. Ramsey has 27 years of banking experience, including 18 in the Montgomery market. He has a master’s degree in business administration/finance and a bachelor’s degree in biology

Elizabeth Lyerly

GILPIN GIVHAN LAW FIRM ADDS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY MONTGOMERY – Elizabeth Lyerly has joined the law firm of Gilpin Givhan, PC, as an associate attorney.

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12 News team,� O’Connor said. “They demonstrate day in and day out why they are a news leader in Montgomery. It’s not often you’re presented with an opportunity to join a legacy operation like WSFA 12 News, a flagship station at one of the leading media companies in the country, Raycom Media. WSFA News sets a very high standard, and I can’t wait to be a part of that.� He is a three-time Emmy award winner, including one for his work on a documentary on a heroin epidemic among young people in the Orlando area.

Jason Gardner

REGIONS ANNOUNCES BUSINESS BANKER Regions Bank has promoted Jason Gardner to business banker for the Tri-County Area. Gardner, a 2003 graduate of the University of Alabama, will work with business clients with revenues of up to $20 million, focusing on credit, deposit, and treasury management needs. He brings 10 years of banking experience to his new role including eight years with Regions, where he most recently served as business development officer at the Cloverdale branch. WSFA 12 NEWS HIRES BROADCASTER, METEORLOGIST MONTGOMERY – Veteran broadcaster John O’Connor and meteorologist Monica Tassoni have joined WSFA 12 News. O’Connor has more than 25 years’ experience in broadcast journalism, working in Florida at both Orlando and Jacksonville, in addition to Louisville, Kentucky. “I am very much looking forward to becoming a part of the WSFA

O’Connor will co-anchor the 5 p.m. newscast with Valorie Lawson as well as report for the 10 p.m. newscast. He will also be on the station’s 4 p.m. newscast with Sally Pitts. “Having worked with John before in Jacksonville, Florida, at WTEV and WAWS television, I witnessed firsthand his dedication, professionalism and love for his craft,� said WSFA 12 News’ Vice President and General Manager Collin R. Gaston. O’Connor is a graduate of North Carolina State University. Tassoni, who received a bachelor’s degree in meteorology from Pennsylvania State University, replaced Jeff Jumper. She worked previously at KTABTV in Abilene, Texas. Tassoni will work the noon and 4 p.m. broadcasts for WSFA 12 News. “My passion is weather and making a difference in people’s lives,� Tassoni said. “I also look to grow professionally by working at one of the most respected stations in the country.� Gaston said, “Monica’s weather knowledge combined with her effervescent personality makes her a perfect fit for our team.�

Graydon received a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from Auburn University at Montgomery. He also graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Clinton Richardson

CAPELL & HOWARD WELCOMES NEW ATTORNEY MONTGOMERY – The law firm of Capell & Howard announced Clinton Richardson has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Clinton will concentrate his practice in the area of civil litigation. He received his undergraduate degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology from University of Alabama. He received his law degree from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law at Faulkner University.

He was also appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. The school is a nonprofit professional educational program for bank officers and has been conducted at LSU for 63 years.

Sean Bolger

MONTGOMERY – Sterling Bank announced that Sean Bolger has been promoted to assistant vice president and branch manager of the Taylor Road Branch.

SERVISFIRST BANK HIRES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT MONTGOMERY– ServisFirst Bank announced the addition of Tony Graydon as senior vice president of commercial banking. Graydon has more than 19 years of experience in the banking industry with his most recent position being vice president of commercial banking at Whitney National Bank. He also managed a commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loan portfolio as well as direct responsibility for underwriting all credits on loans ranging from $100,000 to $30 million.

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success of the Taylor Road branch team as they provide the products and excellent service our customers expect from us.” Sterling Bank, a division of Synovus Bank, operates four branches in the Montgomery and Prattville markets.

Lawton Webb

Megan Owens

Jessie Barksdale

Copperwing Adds Three to Firm MONTGOMERY, AL – Copperwing has announced the hiring of three new additions to the firm: Business Accountant Lawton Webb, CPA; Digital Project Manager Megan Owens; and Account Coordinator Jessie Barksdale.

Webb served as an accountant in the banking industry for three years, followed by another four years in public accounting. He has worked for two regional CPA firms in Birmingham and Dothan, specializing in tax and consulting. Webb graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Business Administration and became a Certified Public Accountant in 2010. Megan Owens, an experienced web designer, programmer and coder, now manages the full spectrum of team resources for digital projects at Copperwing. Working with all current and emerging software languages and content management software, she is responsible for developing and maintaining clients’ web presence. Previously, Owens served as web communications manager for Morris Group International. Owens acquired her Associate Degree in Computer Science from Gadsden State Community College. Jessie Barksdale will work with Copperwing’s client services team to plan and implement projects while fostering close client relationships. She comes to Copperwing after serving seven years in the banking industry. Most recently she served as marketing specialist and social media manager for First Community Bank of Central Alabama. Having earned a degree in Marketing from Troy University at Montgomery, she is currently pursuing her MBA in the field. Providing additional value to the firm and its clients, she is also an active professional photographer.

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Copperwing is a creative consultancy offering design, digital media and integrated brand management services. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, the firm serves local, regional and national clients. For more information, find Copperwing on Facebook and Twitter or visit www.copperwing.com.

Mia Mothershed

FORTIS COLLEGE NAMES CAREER SERVICES DIVISION DIRECTOR MONTGOMERY – Fortis College announced that Mia Mothershed will head up the career services division of its Montgomery nursing campus. Sandra Coaker

WARREN AVERETT NAMES COAKER A FIRM MEMBER BIRMINGHAM – The certified public accounting firm of Warren Averett, LLC announced that Sandra J. Coaker has been named a firm member. Coaker, a certified public accountant, serves in Warren Averett’s outsourced services practice group. She joined Warren Averett in 2005, and has 25-plus years of experience working with privately-held companies in a broad range of industries, including healthcare, hospitality and professional service firms. She specializes in providing business advisory, accounting and taxation services. She has experience as a chief financial officer. Coaker will be based in the firm’s Montgomery office.

Mothershed will oversee career events, resume writing, marketing, employer outreach, while conducting employability workshops and assisting graduates in finding jobs. Mothershed brings several years of experience in development and marketing to her new position. She also holds two degrees from Alabama A & M University in communications and general business. The college’s Montgomery nursing campus is located at 3470 Eastdale Circle. •

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Angels For The Elderly In Home Care 27 Carol Villa Drive Montgomery, AL 36109 334-356-3992 www.angelshomecare.org Whitney Howell-Director/Owner Home Health Services

Chambless King Architects 12 West Jefferson Street, Suite 3A Montgomery, AL 36104 334-272-0029 www.chamblessking.com John Chambless – Principal Stephen King – Principal Architects

Hue Studio, Inc. 501 Cloverdale Road #102 Montgomery, AL 36106 334-239-8884 www.huestudioinc.com Stephanie Brown-Owner Clothing & accessories-Retail

Broadstreet at EastChase 8462 EastChase Parkway Montgomery, AL 36117 334-239-7960 www.fosheemanagement.com Brenda McDonald-Property Manager Apartments

Montgomery Judo Academy & Ultimate Warrior Training 8159 Vaughn Road Montgomery, AL 36116 334-277-4911 www.montgomeryfamilykarate.com Yvette Soto-Balestrieri-Director Judo/Self Defense

Madison Mini Mart 300 Madison Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104 334-263-2107 Lisa Smith-Owner Convenience Store

DSD Laboratories, Inc. 60 Commerce Street, Suite 850 Montgomery, AL 36104 334-361-4076 www.dsdlabs.com John Edwards-Vice President Enterprise Operations Joel Junker-Vice President Security Systems Division Information Technology Firms

Bell Media, Inc. 5027 Mercer Street Montgomery, AL 36116 334-356-4906 www.belloutdoor.com Scott Bell-President Advertising-Outdoor

Montgomery Antiques & Interiors, LLC 1955 East Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36117 334-277-2490 Tiffany Beasley-Owner Antiques

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Railyard Brewing Company 12 West Jefferson Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-262-0080 www.railyardbrewingcompany.com Richard Younger-President Restaurants-Bar/Grill

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe 2560 Berryhill Road Montgomery, AL 36117 334-409-3085 www.tazikicafe.com Jason Parkman-Owner/Partner Restaurants-Mediterranean

Partners Realty 12 West Jefferson Avenue, Suite 200 Montgomery, AL 36104 334-277-1077 www.partnersrealty.info TJ Williford-Founder/Broker Graham Cook-Managing Partner Real Estate-Commercial/Investments Real Estate-Rentals

Goodwill Industries 5326 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, AL 36109 334-215-1723 www.algoodwill.org Gary Oos-Vice President Retail Operations Associations/Non-Profit

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Dentistry at Park Place 7065 Fain Park Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 334-279-6488 www.DentistryatParkPlace.net Dr. Teri Sandlin-Dentist Dr. Hong L. Murray-Dentist Dentists

All Med for Women 7065 Sydney Curve Montgomery, AL 36117 334-386-1400 www.goallmed.com Andrea Peel-Clinic Administrator Hospitals/Clinics

Oak Grove Inn Independent and Assisted Living 3801 Oak Grove Drive Montgomery, AL 36116 334-215-8881 www.oakgroveinn.org Julie Benson-Administrator Retirement Communities

River Region Facial Plastics 11253 Chantilly Parkway Court Montgomery, AL 36117 334-270-2003 www.riverregionfacialplastics.com Michael Bowman-Owner/Physician Thomas Cawthon-Owner/Physician Physicians-Plastic Surgery

Mugshots Grill & Bar 7971 Vaughn Road Montgomery, AL 36117 334-277-1682 www.mugshotsgrillandbar.com Bobby Garner-Owner/Operator Restaurants-Bar & Grill

Sys-Con LLC 1755 Eastern Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36117 334-281-1520 www.sys-conllc.com Su Yong Sim-President Construction

Mathnasium Learning Center 3457 Malcolm Drive Montgomery, AL 36116 334-356-1570 www.mathnasium.com/eastmontgomery Monica Virgil-Director/Owner Tutoring

Russell Construction of Alabama, inc./ Taylor Chandler, LLC 1616 Mt. Meigs Road Montgomery, AL 36107 334-215-1617 www.russellala.com Steve Russell-President Builders-Commercial

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Automobile Repair Services

Collier Mason Marketing Dawn Hammack PO Box 3434 Montgomery, AL 36109 334-538-3483

Chico’s Paint & Body, Inc. William H. Flores 5609 Coosada Parkway Elmore, AL 36025 334-356-0091

SMI Advertising, LLC Larry Stevens 2101 Eastern Boulevard Suite 413 Montgomery, AL 36117 334-409-0022

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PrimeSouth Bank Todd Mote 3936 U.S. 231 Wetumpka, AL 36093 334-567-5601

TK Electric, LLC Katie Oh 5341 Perimeter Parkway Ct. Montgomery, AL 334-356-8464

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Waylen Joseph Salon Todd Taylor 7855 Vaughn Road Montgomery, AL 36116 334-517-1270

Madison Mini Mart Lisa Smith 300 Madison Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104 334-263-2107

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Ambulance Services Care Ambulance Dennis Poole 6924 Winton Blount Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36117 1-800-449-4911

Apartments Sturbridge Commons Apartment Homes Yvonne Hawkins 8700 Seaton Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36116-6694 334-270-0111

Associations/ Non-Profit Alabama High School Athletic Association Steve Savarese 7325 Halcyon Summit Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 334-263-6994

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers of Alabama Diane Jaworski 2960 Zelda Road Montgomery, AL 36106-2608 334-279-8838

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Child Protect, Inc. Jannah Bailey 935 South Perry Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-262-1220

Cross Construction David Littleton 1307 County Road 47 Clanton, AL 35045 334-391-4732

Questplex Foundation Colin Coyne 1 Dexter Plaza Montgomery, AL 36104 334-625-3095

Howell, LLC Vicki Howell 101 Meriwether Road Pike Road AL 36064 334-286-4999

The Montgomery Auburn Club Andy Waid P.O. Box 231 Montgomery, AL 36101 info@ montgomeryauburnclub. com

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Consulting Services Clarity Image Consulting Vanessa Weatherspoon P.O. Box 230553 Montgomery, AL 36123 334-324-1436

Strict Tempo Ballroom Linda Glass 436 Coliseum Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36109 334-318-9061

Dentists Dentistry at Park Place Teri Sandlin 7065 Fain Park Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 334-279-6488

Electronic Equipment/ Machinery TK, LLC Katie Oh 10613 Troy Highway Montgomery, AL 36064 tkelectricllc@gmail.com

Employment Agencies Job Konnections, LLC Wes Heaton 7956 Vaughn Road, Suite 111 Montgomery, AL 36116-6625 251-979-7175

Employment Agencies Marcel McElroy’s Job Connection Marcel McElroy P.O. Box 241693 Montgomery, AL 36124-1693 334-215-3570

Engineers-Civil Volkert, Inc. Mike Harper 7110 University Court Montgomery, AL 36117 334-260-3131

EngineersMechanical Facility Commissioning & Energy Engineering Rick Joki 4513 Middlefork Road Montgomery, AL 36106-3114 334-467-0586

Entertainment & Recreation Montgomery Chamber Music Organization, Inc. Mary Miles 744 Cloverdale Road Montgomery, AL 36106 334-263-7610

Fire Protection SimplexGrinnell, LC Randy Read 1281 Newell Parkway Montgomery, AL 36110 334-272-7577

Fitness Center/Gym Preseason Athlete Training Facility Penni Thomas 5871 Eastdale Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 334-777-8356

Pure Barre Montgomery Katie Lowder 507 Cloverdale Road, Unit 102 Montgomery, AL 36106 334-322-6248

Gifts & Specialty-Retail Fine Line Engravers & Gifts Kim Tomberlin 1651 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36106 334-281-7577

Golf Courses-Indoor Hole in One Screen Golf Jennie Cochren 1751 Eastern Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36117 334-593-4647

Government Agency Veterans Industries Timothy Holloway 2400 Hospital Road, Bldg. 3 Room 305 Tuskegee, AL 36083 334-727-0550

Graphic Designers/ Desktop Publishing Carter Photography & Design Bryan Carter 7821 Copperfield Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 334-462-8535

Health & Fitness

Heating & Air Conditioning Services

Home Health Services

Paramount Mechanical, Inc Steve Peavy P.O. Box 210155 Montgomery, AL 36117 334-271-7681

Angels For The Elderly In Home Care Whitney Howell 27 Carol Villa Drive Montgomery, AL 36109 334-356-3992

Holding Company

Hospices

One Commerce Holding Corporation, Inc. Venus Waites P.O. Box 235000 Montgomery, AL 36123-5000 334-244-2580

Alacare Home Health and Hospice Renee Goff 4782 Woodmere Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36106 334-244-9125

Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA-Alabama Branch Susan N. Smith 3666-A Debby Drive Montgomery, AL 36111 334-832-1907

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Insurance Companies/Services

Legal Services Attorneys

State Farm Insurance, Charles Smith-Agent Charles W. Smith 2135 Taylor Road Montgomery, AL 36117 334-244-0000

A. Greg Masood, LLC A. Greg Masood 1904 Berryhill Road Montgomery, AL 36117 334-239-9526

Janitorial Service/ Supplies Clean Up, Inc. Michael King P.O. Box 210584 Montgomery, AL 36121 334-277-0178

Janitorial Service/ Supplies Professional Facilities Management, Inc. Greg L. Littlefield 4164 Troy Highway Montgomery, AL 36116334-281-7754

Landscape Design 2D Studio, LLC Judd Langham P.O. Box 59371 Birmingham, AL 35259 205-202-4101 Freelance, LLC Jay T. Custard 16906 Vaughn Road Fitzpatrick, AL 36029 334-409-9611

Laser & Skincare Montgomery Aesthetic MedSpa Lauren Bishop 8448 Crossland Loop, Suite 146 Montgomery, AL 36117 334-356-1912 Skin Spa @ Plastic Surgery Associates of Montgomery Beverly Mullins 6727 Taylor Court Montgomery, AL 36117 334-551-1020

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Cynthia Underwood, Attorney at Law Cynthia Underwood P.O. Box 240833 Montgomery, AL 36124 334-233-0362 Frank M. Wilson, P.C. Frank M. Wilson 504 South Perry Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-263-2560 Maynard, Cooper & Gale P.C. Ted Hosp 100 North Union Street #650 Montgomery, AL 36104 334-262-2001 The Darby Law Firm, LLC Larry Darby 623 South McDonough Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-356-3593 The Law Office of Mark Edward Smith, LLC Mark E. Smith 631 South Perry Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-834-8100 Webster, Henry, Lyons, White, Bradwell & Black, P. C. Michael J. Cohan P.O. Box 239 Montgomery, AL 36101-0239 334-264-9472

Legal Services Court Reporting Baker & Baker Reporting & Video Services, Inc. Cornelia Baker 250 Commerce Street Third Floor, Suite One Montgomery, AL 36104 334-262-3332

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Media Company River Region Media Leanne Thompson P.O. Box 681455 Prattville, AL 36068 334-380-1951

Office Equipment/ Supplies Strickland Companies Kristy Lackey 4522 Baldwin Avenue Montgomery, AL 36108 334-613-9040

Pawn Shop Magic Pawn Mickey Phillips 1120 Adams Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104 334-356-6699

Pest Control Terminix Danny Phillips P.O. Box 231029 Montgomery, AL 36123-1029 334-270-9400

Photography Carter Photography & Design Bryan Carter 7821 Copperfield Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 334-462-8535

Physical Therapists Rehab Associates Robert B. Kohn 1801 Pine Street, Suite 102 Montgomery, AL 36106 334-262-6161

PhysiciansCardiovascular Cardiology Associates of Montgomery Jan Glaze 1758 Park Place, Suite 401 Montgomery, AL 36106 334-264-9191

PhysiciansSpecialized John C. Hendrix, MD Katherine Dorman 1722 Pine Street Suite 402 Montgomery, AL 36106 334-834-3059

Printers/ Copy Centers Service Printing Company, Inc. Debbie Alexander P.O. Box 9073 Montgomery, AL 36108 334-269-0058

Publications Potential Magazine: Parenting Teens to Achieve Pam Mashburn 7956 Vaughn Road #331 Montgomery, AL 36116 334-201-8787 River Region Living Charles Shamburger 1430 I-85 Parkway, Suite 228 Montgomery, AL 36106 334-265-0066

Radio & Broadcasting Companies BroadSouth Communications, Inc. William B. Jones 4141 Wall Street Montgomery, AL 36106-2862 334-593-9502

Railways CSX Transportation John Sanford 500 Beacon Parkway West Birmingham, AL 35209 205-943-4771

Real Estate Sales and Development Trinity Realty LLC Karen L. Phillips 12575 Wares Ferry Road Montgomery, AL 36117 334-551-1000

Real Estate-Agents

Restaurants

InterVest Realty Group Earl L. Martin 1759 East Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36117 334-303-0446

Firehouse Subs Brad Smith 7220 EastChase Parkway Montgomery, AL 36117 334-239-7220

Real Estate-Broker

Restaurants

Southern Property Group Paul Register 8130 Old Federal Road Montgomery, AL 36117 334-315-6138

Five Guys Burgers and Fries Julie Starling 3760 Sixes Road #126-117 Canton,GA 30114 404-543-4904

Rehabilitation Services

RestaurantsBar/Grill

Bradford Health Services Anthony Reynolds 386 St. Lukes Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 334-244-0702

AlleyBAR Mike Watson 166 Commerce Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-387-3333

Baumhower’s Restaurant Downtown Emmett Moore 201 South Union Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-263-8800 The Irish Bred Pub Montgomery Luis Rubio 78 Dexter Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104 334-868-3159

RestaurantsDelivery Marco’s Pizza Jay Love 5411 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, AL 36109 334-356-4422

Restaurants-Indian Taste of India Hemant Patel 8868 Minnie Brown Road Montgomery, AL 36117 334-356-4533

Security Systems Diversified Alarm Services, Inc Jackie Brown P.O. Box 772 Wetumpka, AL 36092 334-567-4681 Protection One Security Solutions Barbara Peden 4142 Carmichael Road, Suite C Montgomery, AL 36106 334-270-9700 Continued on page 72

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Shopping Malls & Centers

Swimming Pools/Spas

Knight’s Plaza EJ Knight 1200 Adams Avenue Montgomery, AL 36108 334-365-1605

America’s Swimming Pool Company Angie Bradsher P.O. Box 640246 Pike Road, AL 36064 334-272-7665

Sports Training Next Level Baseball Academy Tyler Courson 3046 Eastern Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36116 334-868-5672

Steel Southern Steel and Pipe Inc. Neal Labovitz P.O. Box 11002 Montgomery, AL 36111 334-240-2223

Television Stations Trinity Broadcasting Network Aaron Motley 300 Mendel Parkway Montgomery, AL 36117 334-277-4577

Theatres Capri Community Film Society, Inc. Martin McCaffery 1045 East Fairview Avenue Montgomery, AL 36106-2144 334-262-4858

Timber & Timberland Companies

Truck Sales & Service

Rigsby Investment Company, Inc. Joe Rigsby 412 North Hull Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-265-8500

Trash/Garbage Service Synergy Environmental Services, LLC Falicia Rhodes 143 Wilkinson Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-549-2767

Southland International Trucks, Inc. Drew Linn 200 Oxmoor Boulevard Homewood, AL 35209 205-941-2432

Veterinarians Montgomery Veterinary Associates, Inc. Cade Armstrong 2039 Carter Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36106-2299 334-269-2508 Montgomery Veterinary Associates, Inc. Cade Armstrong 8401 Vaughn Road Montgomery, AL, 36117 334-271-1003

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Economic Intel

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Unemployment Data Civilian Labor Force October p 2012

Area Montgomery MA

September r 2012

Unemployment Rate October r 2011

October p 2012

September r 2012

October r 2011

170,398

168,778

170,629

8.00%

7.70%

8.50%

Autauga County

25,763

25,564

25,750

7.00%

6.80%

7.30%

Prattville City

16,336

16,195

16,228

6.50%

6.20%

6.30%

Elmore County

35,581

35,249

35,557

7.40%

7.10%

7.70%

4,239

4,176

4,326

14.00%

13.20%

16.10%

104,815

103,789

104,995

8.20%

7.90%

8.80%

Montgomery City

94,323

93,390

94,371

8.10%

7.80%

8.60%

Birmingham-Hoover MA

528,367

517,637

528,798

7.00%

6.80%

7.60%

90,342

88,529

90,751

9.30%

9.10%

10.20%

Huntsville MA

213,274

209,673

212,967

6.70%

6.40%

7.10%

Huntsville City

91,640

90,170

91,392

6.80%

6.60%

7.10%

Mobile MA

193,953

190,570

192,006

8.70%

8.50%

9.50%

Mobile City

90,733

89,057

89,862

9.20%

8.90%

10.00%

2,182,838

2,145,410

2,188,373

7.80%

7.60%

8.30%

155,779,000

155,075,000

154,088,000

7.50%

7.60%

8.50%

Lowndes County Montgomery County

Birmingham City

Alabama United States

MA=Metropolitan Area. pPreliminary rRevised Estimates prepared by the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations in Cooperation with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, based on 2011 benchmark

Sales Tax Collections NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2011

Year over Year % Change

YTD 2012

YTD 2011

Year over Year % Change

Montgomery County

$3,134,538

$2,992,828

4.74%

$35,952,546

$34,945,305

2.88%

City of Montgomery

$7,272,980

$6,888,552

5.58%

$84,762,040

$82,078,315

3.27%

Pike Road

$142,438

$124,695

14.23%

$1,739,869

$1,524,543

14.12%

Autauga County

$629,719

$549,209

14.66%

$6,779,090

$6,479,233

4.63%

$1,480,196

$1,471,822

0.57%

$17,618,791

$15,403,850

14.38%

Elmore County

$761,864

$399,355

90.77%

$6,748,926

$4,673,657

44.40%

Wetumpka

$474,876

$429,112

10.66%

$4,878,268

$4,955,701

-1.56%

Prattville

Sources: Montgomery County Commission, City of Montgomery, City of Pike Road, Autauga County Commission, City of Prattville, Elmore County Commission, City of Wetumpka, City of Millbrook. Note: YTD numbers are January 2011 thru current month. * Did not receive this months numbers.

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Montgomery Regional Airport NOVEMBER 2012

NOVEMBER 2011

Year over Year % Change

YTD 2012

YTD 2011

Year over Year % Change

939

979

-4.1%

10,825

10,857

-0.3%

Total Operations

4,735

4,564

3.7%

60,302

58,116

3.8%

Enplanements

15,061

15,634

-3.7%

167,865

169,371

-0.9%

Deplanements

15,004

15,704

-4.5%

168,733

168,786

0.03%

Total Passengers

30,065

31,338

-4.1%

336,598

338,571

-0.6%

Air Carrier Operations

Source: Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) Dannelly Field

Airline Fares Roundtrip airfare comparisons from Montgomery, Birmingham and Atlanta airports to key destinations. Memphis (MEM)

$429

$554

$281

$236

Miami (MIA)

$415

$361

$302

$297

$236

Nashville (BNA)

$380

$190

$398

$222

$200

$146

New Orleans (MSY)

$368

$229

$241

Chicago (ORD)

$314

$229

$260

New York (JFK)

$353

$288

$227

Cincinnati (CVG)

$367

$365

$249

Orlando (MCO)

$308

$228

$191

Dallas/Ft Worth (QDF)

$378

$276

$148

Philadelphia (PHL)

$407

$220

$331

Denver (DEN)

$271

$307

$187

Pittsburgh (PIT)

$304

$310

$156

Detroit (DTW)

$382

$380

$275

St Louis (STL)

$296

$217

$292

Houston (HOU)

$384

$346

$275

Seattle (SEA)

$414

$392

$306

Indianapolis (IND)

$304

$290

$230

Seoul, Korea (SEL)

$1,885

$1,322

$1,355

Las Vegas (LAS)

$494

$428

$361

Tampa (TPA)

$369

$243

$232

Los Angeles (LAX)

$393

$376

$266

Washington DC (DCA)

$347

$200

$247

Destination

Montgomery

Birmingham

Atlanta

Baltimore (BWI)

$349

$302

Boston (BOS)

$370

Charlotte, NC (CLT)

Date of travel: Jan. 15-20, 2013. Date of pricing: Dec. 9, 2012. Source: travelocity.com

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Hyundai Sales VEHICLE

NOV 2012

NOV 2011

YTD 2012

YTD 2011

Tucson

3,838

4,101

45,133

42,774

Accent

3,260

4,682

58,071

50,285

Veloster

2,084

2,538

32,886

7,096

Sonata

17,660

15,668

209,779

208,621

Veracruz

491

1,018

8,174

8,603

Elantra

15,923

12,414

183,010

173,336

Genesis

2,385

2,702

31,576

30,528

6,754

6,129

63,737

69,309

341

300

3,622

2,868

751

58

7,584

1,506

53,487

49,610

643,572

594,926

Santa Fe Azera

Equus Total

Source: Hyundai Motor America

Montgomery Metro Market Home Sales OCTOBER 2012

SEPTEMBER 2012

Month/Month % Change

OCTOBER 2011

Year/Year % Change

Statewide OCTOBER 2012

Median Price

$131,950

$131,750

0.15%

$127,500

3.49%

$127,137

Average Price

$155,153

$149,068

4.08%

$145,521

6.62%

$150,467

Units Listed

2,779

2,844

-2.29%

2,828

-1.73%

32,902

Months of Supply

10.1

10.8

-6.48%

12.2

-17.21%

10.3

Total # Sales

276

264

4.55%

232

18.97%

3,197

Days on Market

96

101

-4.95%

101

-4.95%

163

Source: Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE), The University of Alabama

Quarterly Reports QUARTERLY REVENUES

NET INCOME

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS ESTIMATE

YEAR-AGO REVENUES

YEAR-AGO NET INCOME

McDonald’s

$7.2B

$1.5B

$1.43

$1.47

$7.2B

$1.5B

Profit fell 3%

BB&T

$2.5B

$469M

$0.66

N/A

N/A

$366M

Profit jumped 28.1%

PNC

$4.1B

$876M

$1.64

$1.61

$3.6B

$826M

$137M pre-tax gain from sale of Visa investment

Sonic

$150.9M

$14.5M

$0.25

$0.24

$151.2M

$12.3M

Profit increased 18%

Iberiabank

N/A

$21.2M

$0.73

$0.56

N/A

$16.3M

Profit surged 69%

Lear Corp.

$3.6B

$121.4M

$1.23

$1.19

$3.5B

$100.7M

Net income rose 21%

$451.1M

$6.6M

$0.02

$0.15

$607.7M

$38.8M

Profit dropped 83% on realignment charge

Lowe’s

$12.1B

$396M

$0.35

$0.36

$11.9B

$225M

Profit climbed 76%

Fred’s

$450.6M

$6.6M

$0.18

$0.21

$444.4M

$9M

Chico’s FAS

$636.7M

$41.7M

$0.25

$0.22

$538.5M

$26.5M

Sales up 18%

DSW

$592.7M

$50.1M

$1.10

$0.89

$530.7M

$53.7M

Revenue increased 12%

Belk

$837.5M

$11.1M

N/A

N/A

$790.7M

$600,000

NAME

Burger King

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NOTABLE

General expenses increased 4%

Privately owned company’s online sales rose 70%

Quarterly Reports (CONTINUED) Best Buy

$10.8B

(-$10M)

(-$0.03)

$0.13

$11.2B

$156M

Revenue in stores open at least 1 year fell 4.3%

Shoe Carnival

$244.4M

$12.2M

$0.60

N/A

$215.5M

$10.5M

Revenue rose 13.4%

Zale Corp.

$357.5M

(-$28.3M)

(-$0.88)

(-$0.68)

$351M

(-$31.9M)

Inventory declines $53M to $908M

Books-A-Million

$104.7M

(-$2.8M)

(-$-0.18)

N/A

$94.4M

(-$3.9M)

Sales up 11%

Williams-Sonoma

$944.6M

$48.9M

$0.49

$0.45

$867.2M

$43.4M

Revenue increased 9%

Hot Topic

$179.4M

$4.3M

$0.10

$0.09

$175.8M

$3.1M

Profit jumped 38%

Buckle

$284.1M

$41.9M

$0.88

$0.84

$273.4M

$38.3M

Online sales jumped 38%

Cato

$197.6M

$4.7M

$0.16

N/A

$194.1M

$6.1M

Profit declined 24%

Target

$16.6B

$637M

$0.96

$0.78

$16.1B

$555M

Profit increased 15%

Dollar Tree

$1.7B

$155.4M

$0.68

$0.49

$1.6B

$104.5M

Sales up 7.8%

Limited Brands (Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works)

$2.1B

$73.4M

$0.25

$0.24

$2.2B

$94.3M

Revenue from stores open at least 1 year gained 5%

PetSmart

$1.6B

$82.3M

$0.75

$0.63

$1.5B

$56.2M

Net income surged 46%

GameStop

$1.8B

(-$624.3M)

(-$5.08)

$0.32

$2B

$453.9M

Closing 200 stores; announced $679M goodwill and impairment charge

Ross Stores

$2.3B

$159M

$0.72

N/A

$2B

$144M

Profit increased 11%

Dick’s Sporting Goods

$1.3B

$40.1M

$0.40

$0.37

$1.2B

$41.5M

Online sales jumped 46.7%

TJX Companies (TJ Maxx)

$6.4B

$462M

$0.62

$0.62

$5.8B

$406.5M

Sales rose 11%

Hibbett Sports

$202.9M

$18.9M

$0.71

N/A

$185.2M

$15.9M

Comparable store sales up 6.4%

Foot Locker

$1.5B

$106M

$0.69

$0.54

$1.4B

$66M

Sears Holdings Corp.

$8.9B

(-$498M)

(-$4.70)

N/A

$9.4B

(-$421M)

Gap (Banana Republic, Old Navy)

$3.9B

$308M

$0.63

$0.62

$3.6B

$193M

Profit surged 60%

Wal-Mart Stores

$113.2B

$3.6B

$1.08

$1.07

$109.5B

$3.3B

Net income increased 9%

Home Depot

$18.1B

$947M

$0.63

$0.70

$17.3B

$934M

$900-and-up transactions rose 4.3%

J.C. Penney

$2.9B

(-$123M)

(-$0.56)

(-$0.15)

$4B

(-$143)

Revenue tumbled 26.6%

Kirkland’s

$96.6M

(-$416,000)

(-$0.02)

N/A

$97M

$1.2M

Sales fell 4.7%

Pacific Sunwear

$228.4M

$948,000

$0.01

(-$0.03)

$226.8M

(-$17.6M)

Ulta Beauty

$505.6M

$38.2M

$0.59

$0.56

$413.1M

$26.8M

Profit surged 42.5%

Cracker Barrel

$627.5M

$23.2M

$0.97

$1.06

$598.4M

$23.8M

Revenue rose 5%

American Eagle Outfitters

$910.4M

$78.6M

$0.39

$0.39

$819.5M

$52.4M

Profit jumped 50%

Aeropostale

$605.9M

$24.9M

$0.31

$0.29

$596.5M

$24.1M

Online revene up 12% to $51.1M

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

$232.9M

$13.3M

$0.47

$0.56

$209.6M

$15M

Coldwater Creek

$188.1M

(-$20.5M)

(-$0.67)

N/A

$187.5M

(-$29.2M)

Ann (Ann Taylor, Loft)

$612.5M

$40.7M

$0.84

$0.75

$564M

$32.3M

Profit increased 26%

$631M

$48.8M

$0.95

$0.97

$584.6M

$39.9M

Sales up 7.9%

$2B

$203.5M

$5.41

$5.41

$1.9B

$191.1M

Gross margin increased to 51.8% from 51.1%

$1.1B

(-$6M)

(-$0.10)

(-$0.24)

$1.2B

$4.2M

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Profit jumped 61% Revenue declined 6%

Same-store sales up 4%

Operates 600-plus stores Co-founder and CEO retired

Chairman/CEO announced ret irement

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