April SSCC

SOUTH SHELBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

KALEIDOSCOPE

Columbiana • Chelsea • Harpersville • Westover • Wilsonville • Vincent and the South Shelby County Region

April 2011

southshelbychamber.com

Chamber Upcoming Events April April April April April April

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Chamber Luncheon South Shelby Community Health Fair in Chelsea Spring Festival in Mt. Laurel New Member Orientation Breakfast Ribbon Cutting – Cousins Insurance at 10am 2nd quarterly Ambassador meeting at Morgan Creek Vineyard Ribbon Cutting – Robert Funk Physical Therapy at 10:30 Shelby Iron Works Park Spring Festival

Call the Chamber office at 205.669.9075 for more information on these events.

New chamber members Davenport Bail Bonds Judy Bates Columbiana, AL 205.669.5405 Located on Main Street in Columbiana, Davenport Bail Bonds offers 24 hour Bail Bonds services for Shelby County.

that is second to none. Also in the Tea Shoppe is Tea Party Castle. If you want a one of a kind experience for your child’s birthday party. Let your princess choose from one of royal gowns and let her and her guest be treated to a day of etiquette, fashion, dancing, and singing.

New Advertising Dale New and Brian Miller Chelsea, AL 205.678.2300 New advertising is locally owned and operated. They offer vinyl lettering, full color prints, full color banners, billboards, vehicle wrap and real estate signs. Let New Advertising help you advertise your business and increase your visibility!

Barn Brat Shawn Lipscomb Columbiana, AL 205.283.8605 www.barnbratonline.com We specialize in horse show accessories for western pleasure and English pleasure. We also carry many belts and jewelry items for you runners too!!! We can customize your shirts with a little bling ( or A LOT). Remember girls...there is no such thing as too many rhinestones!!!!

Town House Tea Shoppe and Tea Party Castle Mt. Laurel, AL 205.529.0081 www.teapartycastle.com www.thetownhouseteashoppe.web. officelive.com/photos.aspx The TownHouse Tea Shoppe is located in beautiful Mt Laurel. The TownHouse Tea Shoppe offers a full-service lunch menu including hot entrees, salads, sandwiches and desserts and treats.

We also offer a full three-tier tea service

University of Montevallo Kendra Satterwhite Montevallo, AL www.montevallo.edu Montevallo offers academic programs in four colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, Michael E. Stephens College of Business, College of Education and the College of Fine Arts. The University of Montevallo has an average enrollment of 3100 students, with a student/faculty

ratio of 16:1. Montevallo’s Legislatively mandated mission, unique in higher education in Alabama, is “to provide to students from throughout the state an affordable, geographically accessible ‘small college’ public higher educational experience of high quality, with a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal studies and with professional programs supported by a broad base of arts and sciences, designed for the intellectual and personal growth in the pursuit of meaningful employment and responsible informed citizenship.”

St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Health and Wellness Scott Goggins www.onenineteen.com St. Vincent’s One Nineteen is dedicated to providing our patients, members, and clients with unprecedented personal service and genuine compassionate care. St. Vincent’s One Nineteen has redefined the traditional role of medical facilities and services to become a destination of choice for health-conscious consumers. Physician services (including urgent care), fitness center, diagnostics, spa, physical therapy, and wellness are some of the services that are offered at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen.

coNtiNual chamber members Dr. Stancil Handley 205-669-4131 Honea Family Dentistry Todd A. Honea, DMD 205-678-7773 www.westoverdenistry.com Dr. Robert Thornburg, DMD 205-669-9900 Wallace, Ellis, Fowler and Head 205-669-6783 KFP Construction Frank Paduch 205-980-2918 www.kfpconstruction.com

Historic Shelby Association John Brasher 205-669-2465 Russell Building Supply Leroy Mann 205-672-3335 www.russelldoitcenter.com Anderson Gail Farms/Custom Perfection Events Melanie Smith 205-669-6525 www.andersongailfarms.com Realty South 280 Freda York 205-915-5580 www.fredayork.com

Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union Christina Goodwin 205-678-3600 www.coosapinesfcu.org Blue Springs Manor Bed and Breakfast Ray and Dorris Harris 205-672-9955 www.bulespringsmanor.com State Farm Insurance Chester Lewis 205-678-0200 www.chesterlewis.com

Builders First Source Robert Carlee 205-669-4188 Gresham, Smith and Partners Reg Harris 205-298-9200 www.gspnet.com Lisco Sales Lisa and Scott Morris 205-670-0200 Concept Printing Susie Kelley 205-621-8111 www.conceptprint.com

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letter From Director

The South Chamber of Commerce was established in 1993 and continues to serve businesses in the South Shelby County Regional Communities by offering support in both prosperous and troubled economic times.

The Chamber is a great place for establishing communication with other businesses and organizations.

This communication can include sharing Stacy Walkup ideas about how to increase participation Executive Director in the existing businesses in our local economy, recruiting new businesses, as well as any other ideas that business owners and community leaders or representatives may have.

By sharing a common goal, our Chamber of Commerce

BOARD MEMBERS

President Brenda Frias Alabama Power

1st Vice President Donna Smelcer Shelby Baptist Medical Center

members can continue to support each other.

Each year we produce a printed membership magazine distributing over 5,000 copies a year. This creates business to business growth, providing an opportunity for increased local economic revenue.

Our Chamber takes great pride in providing services that are tailored to your business needs such as “one on one” business development assistance. Our chamber strives to be a positive resource for your business needs. The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce provides resources, tools and opportunities to a membership of over 400 local businesses.

The Chamber is your “go-to” place for communicating with other businesses and organizations and sharing ideas about how to increase business in South Shelby County.

Your Chamber is ready, willing and able to assist your business….. It’s our pleasure!

2nd Vice President Faye McGuire Frontier Bank

Richard Cook Busy Hands Framing and Gifts

Matthew Allen Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Evan Major Shelby County Schools (Ret.)

City Government

Linda Wren AT&T

Mayor Earl Niven, Becky Landers Chelsea

Dr. Ben Smith Smith Chiropractic Billy Ray Jones Bryant Bank

Mayor Theoangelo Perkins Jackie Ingram Harpersville

John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC

Della Pender MT Laurel

Jon Lauderdale Alagasco

Mayor Ray McCallister Joy Marler Vincent

Kevin Morris M&F Bank

Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morris M&F Bank

Past President Tim Prince Shelby County Newspapers, Imc.

Executive Director Stacy Walkup

Mayor Mark McLaughlin Wayne Jones Westover

Mayor Allan Lowe Gina Antonlini Columbiana

Robert Jackson Bridges Historic Shelby Association

Edwin Brasher First United Security Bank

3rd Vice President Andrew Brown Brown Lumber & Building Supply

Mayor Rosemary Liveoak Kay Ray Wilsonville

Office Team: Front L-R Helen Dean, Stacy Walkup, Executive Director, Ben Corbitt and Ellen Brechin

4 luNcheoN reFlectioNs March Luncheon William J. Canary, President and CEO of the Business Council of Alabama was the chambers keynote speaker in March. Mr. Canary enlightened our members about a previous legislative session the day before and shared with everyone the importance of accountability in the business and political environment. He brought a copy of his book entitled “What if No One Were Watching: 2010.” Mayor Allan Lowe of Columbiana gave our invocation for the lunch that was sponsored by Bolton Funeral Home and catered by Bernie’s on Main.

Kate Kelley with the American Cancer Society gave an update on the South Shelby Relay for Life event for the American Cancer Society.

New Members were listed on the chamber program; New Advertising, Davenport Bail Bonds, Barn Brat, Cracker Barrel, Town House Tea Shop and Tea Party Castle, University of Montevallo, and St. Vincent’s One Nineteen.

Door prizes were donated by member businesses.

Columbiana Business Expo booths were: Busy Hands Framing and Gifts, City of Columbiana, Alabama Power Company, First United Security, Community Education Center, Alabama 4-H Center, Harrison Regional Library, Owens House, State Farm/Craig Dorris, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and Bryant Bank.

James W. Fuhrmeister, Shelby County Probate Judge and Mary Harris, Shelby County Circuit Clerk from the Shelby County Courthouse were dignitaries

Pictured is Stacy Walkup, Executive Director of the South Shelby Chamber, William J. Canary, CEO and President of Business Council of Alabama, and Susan Carother, Vice President, Meetings, Events and Special Projects and Executive Director of the Partnership for the Business Council of Alabama

from the Shelby County Courthouse which is located in Columbiana.

Tables were decorated with coffee themed arrangements promoting the Coffee with the Mayor event in Chelsea. Specials thanks to our Chamber Ambassadors and RSVP Volunteers for helping before, during and after the luncheon.

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CHAMBER NETWORKING MIXER TIPS The many P’s of selling

Helen Dean Program & Communcations

P is for Passion — Are you fired up about your Product/Service? If you aren’t, nobody else will be either. Create a sense of excitement about your product or service.

Your passion for your product catches on!

P is for Product Knowledge and being Prepared — Know what you sell. Study your product or service. Knowledge is power – the power to sell your product or service. Know your product inside and out.

You don’t want to be asked a question about your product and not know enough about to answer your customer’s questions. Consider what is first, unique, best and only about your product or service.

Those characteristics differentiate you from your competition. Most importantly, analyze how your clients can benefit from your services and why they should choose you over someone else. Who can this product or service benefit or help?

P is for Positive — It is so easy in this hard economic time to become discouraged. STAY POSITIVE. Approach every customer with the attitude that it will result in a sale and a great experience!

“Positive thinking won’t let you do anything but it will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” -Zig Zigglar P is for Pricing — Look in the market for similar products that you sell. Make sure you examine your pricing often to make sure you are not pricing yourself out of the market – too high or too low. But remember, you never want to compete on just pricing.

P is for Promotion — Consider a newsletter to let your customers know of any new products or services you offer. It is a great way for your business to stay in front of the customer. Consider Facebook and Twitter free product promotion of a new or existing product or service.

P is for Partnership — You have a great partner with your Chamber of Commerce. We connect you with your local community by promoting your business through advertising, promotion and referral services, we offering great networking opportunities, and we provide one on one customer service for your business needs.

citY sPotliGht

C

helsea

“it’s all about family. come be a part of our

family.”

Mayor Earl Niven

eniven@cityofchelsea.com

Population: 9,000 City Hall: 11611 Chelsea Road Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-8455 cityofchelsea.com City Council: Becky Landers City Clerk 678-8455

blanders@cityofchelsea.com

Tony Picklesimer 678-8455

tpicklesimer@cityofchelsea.com

On behalf of the residents of Chelsea, let me welcome you to the “Number One Traditional Family City in the State of Alabama.”

We are very proud of the heritage and traditions of our fast growing city. The residential community has experienced construction of over 3,000 new homes since the last census. Our 2000 Census population of 2,949 has grown to 9,000. This growth brings exciting new opportunities to Chelsea. Increased population brings commercial shopping conveniences for our city. Increased commercial areas attract more residential development. The city is strengthened by the commitment made by its citizens to support our area businesses which in turn make our city stronger by providing the funding for city services.

Chelsea schools are part of the excellent Shelby County School System. Over the past eleven years, the City of Chelsea has donated over $900,000 for local classroom support.

Chelsea Recreational Park provides activity for the entire family. A children’s playground, nature walking trail, soccer field, softball complex, youth football field, and a picnic pavilion are available for all ages. Chelsea is proud of its senior center and has just expanded its library both offering many services.

Public safety is very important in Chelsea. We have a first class fire and rescue department with eight firemen on duty each day, seven days a week. We contract with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department for four deputies for law enforcement.

In Chelsea, our slogan is, “It’s All About Family”. Come be part of our family. We offer the charm and convenience that will create a desire for you to want to call Chelsea home.

Robert Barnes 678-8455

rbarnes@cityofchelsea.com

Mike Denton 678-8455

mdenton@cityofchelsea.com

Juanita Champion 678-8455

jchampion@cityofchelsea.com

Services: Police: 669-4181 or 911 Fire: 678-6060 Water: 678-2818 or 678-9847

ambassaDor hiGhliGhts Ambassador Honorable Mention

May Upcoming Events

Karen Stamps,

Retired and volunteer of the Wilsonville Civitan and the Shelby County RSVP Program Karen stepped forward and wanted to help the South Shelby Chamber as an Ambassador.

She can be found at each luncheon always offering her help and assistance. The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce is grateful for her contagious cheerful attitude and bright smile. She attended the Shelby County Birthday Celebration and had her pictured made with Governor Robert Bentley. Karen, The South Shelby Chamber Office Team, fellow Ambassadors and the Board of Directors thank you for all of your hard work on behalf of the Chamber.

May 5

Chamber Luncheon

May 13

Relay for Life at Chelsea High School

May 17

Chamber Networking Mixer at Victory GMC

May 19

Shelby County RSVP Senior Picnic

For complete calendar information, visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com

SAVE THE DATE! Relay For Life of South Shelby- Friday, May 13th, 6pm-6am Chelsea High School Football Field 36 Teams Signed Up to Date! Don’t be Left Out! Sign Up Today at www.relayforlife.org/southshelby Questions? Contact 930-8869 or kate.kelley@cancer.org

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Shelby County RSVP Volunteers at South Shelby Chamber Luncheon

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 ‘The Rock’ Gym in Chelsea ribbon cutting

88 uPcomiNG chamber luNcheoN Location: Columbiana United Methodist Church 200 North Main Street, Columbiana Spotlight on City of Chelsea

April 7, 2011

Keynote Speaker: Brian Hilson, Birmingham Business Alliance Luncheon Sponsor: Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union Luncheon provided by: Johnny Ray’s BBQ Price: $10.00 *Networking begins at 11:30am April’s Chamber luncheon is a great time find out updates from the Birmingham Business Alliance’s newly named top Executive Brian Hilson. Enjoy BBQ catered by Johnny Ray’s BBQ that is sponsored by Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union. The Chamber Luncheon is a great place to network your business, visit City of Chelsea Expo Booths, and enjoy lunch with new and existing business friends. Door Prizes are welcomed!