SOUTH SHELBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
KALEIDOSCOPE
Columbiana • Chelsea • Harpersville • Westover • Wilsonville • Vincent and the South Shelby County Region
April 2012
southshelbychamber.com
Inside this Edition
• Meet our New Members • Board of Directors’ & Ambassadors • Snapshots • Luncheon Reflections & Membership Application • Things to Do & See in Shelby County/ Snapshots • Economic Development • Next Chamber Luncheon Call the Chamber Office at 205-669-9075 for more information on these events or visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com for complete calendar information. 2012 Corporate Sponsors
2 NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Photography, Medical Clinics, Business meeting space, Wildlife Education, Hospice Services, Construction, Education & Consulting, Dental Services, Community Churches and so many more new members joining the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce to network, promote and be a part of the local communities through the chamber of commerce. Are these your neighbors, reach out to them and explore what they are all about, you will truly be amazed!
Jim ‘N Nick’s Alabaster & Greystone Paul Liollio & Assem Al-Ashkar 3755 Corporate Woods Dr. Birmingham, AL 35242 205-605-0170 www.jimnnicks.com The Jim ‘N Nick’s Way: There are a lot of styles of Bar-B-Q. Some specific to regions, others to individuals. Ours is the 25 year old labor of love, developed by Jim and his son Nick and passed on to local owners across the country. It is a way informed by a deep respect for Southern culture. A respect we honor by doing things with a passion for detail, honest effort and a refusal to take short cuts. In other words, the way it ought to be done. The Jim ‘N Nicks way is low and slow. Our pork shoulders steep in hickory smoke for over 14 hours and everything is made from scratch. And, yes we mean everything.
CHAMBER MEMBER RENEWALS Dr. Keith Davis Chelsea Animal Hospital H&R Block Chelsea Perks BBQ Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union Brian Thomas/Remax Tiffany’s Salon Shelby County Humane Society
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2012 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD MEMBERS
President Donna Smelcer Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Linda Wren, AT&T (retired) Dr. Ben Smith, Smith Chiropractic Matthew Allen, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
1st Vice President Faye McGuire Frontier Bank
Secretary/Treasurer 2nd Vice President Dr. Benjamin W. Smith, III Kevin Morris Smith Chiropractic M&F Bank
Past President & Advisor Billy Jones Bryant Bank
Executive Director Stacy Walkup
Donna Smelcer, Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Mayor Theoangelo Perkins, Jackie Ingram Harpersville
Richard Cook, Busy Hands Framing and Gifts
Della Pender, Mt Laurel
Evan Major, Former Superintendent of Education
Robert Jackson Bridges, Historic Jon Lauderdale, Alagasco Shelby Association
Mayor Ray McAllister, Joy Marler, Vincent Mayor Rosemary Liveoak, Kay Ray, Wilsonville
Miranda Carter, Johnny Rays BBQ
Edwin Brasher, First United Security Bank
Mayor Mark McLaughlin, Wayne Jones, Westover
Mary Strehle, Victory GMC
Mayor Earl Niven, Becky Landers, Chelsea
Stacy Walkup, Executive Director
Wayne Johnsey, Piggly Wiggly
Mayor Allan Lowe, Gina Antolini, Columbiana
Office Team, Ben Corbitt and RSVP Volunteers
2012 AMBASSADORS PHOTO OF 1ST QUARTERLY MEETING The 2012 South Shelby Chamber of Commerce ambassadors pictured are L-R: Keith Mire/Candlewood Suites; Chris Williams/ Servpro of Birmingham; Kelly Ellison/Alliance Accounting; Gerie Kelley/SSCC; Mary Strehle/Victory GMC and Director & Board Member of the Ambassador Program; Cindy Salser/280 Auto Service & Stella & Dot; Carla Watkins/Shop South Shelby; Dale Neuendorf/ Chelsea COP & City of Chelsea Councilman; Donald Shirley/Chelsea COP; Karen Stamps/RSVP Volunteer; Freda York/Realty South; Jolynn Broadhead/MidState Binding; Marvin Copes/RSVP Director of Shelby County; Dr. Ben Smith/SSCC Executive Board Member; Je Anne Smith/Smith Chiropractic; Bobby Joe Seales/Shelby County Museum & Archives; Georgia Lay/280 Medical Supply; Vicki Everett/Juice Plus; Pastor Phillip Rush/Antioch Baptist Church; Bill Brasher/RSVP Volunteer; Chuck Watkins/Newleaf Designs; Andrea Lewis/Make You New; Linda Major(not pictured)and Kelli Foster/Frontier National Bank.
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Make Your New Pictrure with Representaive Mike Hill Spotlight Mt. Laurel Business
Price Homes is a new member of the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce, they are located on Hwy 280 in Childersburg, Alabama
Congratulations to Chelsea Comprehensive Dental on your Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting!!
Educational Seminar 101 Topic: Organization and Time Management. Class was held at ServPro in Westover on Hwy 280. Taught by Andrea Lewis
5 LUNCHEON REFLECTIONS On Thursday, March 1st, 2012 the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce luncheon held its monthly membership luncheon. Our Keynote Speaker was F. Dixon Brooke Jr. , President and CEO EBSCO Industries, Inc. Spotlighting the Town of MT Laurel , local businesses and organizations. Our luncheon was sponsored by America’s First Federal Credit Union and was hosted by Jim n Nicks BBQ. Members and guest learned so much about EBSCO Industries and what an asset this business is to Shelby County Alabama. Employing over 3,000 people locally and internationally
keeping the business headquartered locally. EBSCO on hwy 280 is home to over 41 businesses. Mr. Dixon Brooke’s is named in the Birmingham Business Journal as one of Birmingham’s most influential people. Mr. Brooke’s shared the many ways EBSCO supports our local communities and continues to be a corporate citizen to our County and State. Businesses at the Mt Laurel Expo were: Wynn Hair & Nail Salon, Tea Party Castle & The Town House Tea Shoppe, Juice Plus, Favorite Laundry, Jimbo’s, Mt. Laurel Grocery, Mt. Laurel General Store, Mt. Laurel
Library, Friends of the Library, EBSCO Development Company, The Red Shamrock, Jim N Nicks BBQ, Alabama Partners for Clean Air, Cheeriodicals, Southern Care Hospice, Free Community Health Fair, Shelby County’s Best BBQ. The Chamber had many announcements some being the upcoming Shelby County’s Best BBQ and the Chambers Community Health Fair. After the announcements Kevin Morris, SSCC board member invited the ambassadors up to help with the door prizes and the meeting was adjourned.
2012 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Welcome Aboard 2012 South Shelby Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 396 • 208 East College Street • Columbiana, Alabama 35051 What is your Chamber? Your chamber of commerce is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in your community. Who leads your Chamber? Its members run your chamber of commerce. The Board of Directors that determines policies and sets goals. An Executive director handles the day-to-day operations. The Members are needed for involvement in committees that range from economic development, education and human resources, tourism, public affairs and governments relations. The Chamber meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at noon. Membership Application We wish to invest in Shelby County by joining the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce according to the following fee schedule: Non – Business Rates: Private or retired individual...........................................$ 65.00 Business Rates: 1-3 employees...................................$120.00 4-8 employees...................................................$175.00 9-20 employees.................................................$230.00 21-50 employees...............................................$285.00 51-100 employees.............................................$395.00 over 100 employees..........................................$450.00 Please find our check for $_____________
_____________________________________________________ COMPANY _____________________________________________________ CONTACT PERSON _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________________ City, State and Zip _____________________________________________________ Telephone FAX _____________________________________________________ WEBSITE _____________________________________________________ E-MAIL Please complete and return with your check to: South Shelby Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 396 Columbiana, Alabama 35051 Ph. 205-669-9075 Fax 669-1842 E-Mail Soshelby@bellsouth.net Visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com
6 THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN SHELBY COUNTY
April April 5
Chamber Luncheon, City of Harpersville Business Expo Sponsored by M&F Bank
April 12
Educational Seminar 101, Topic: Marketing & Sales Training @ 8:30-10:30 (Hosted and instructed by Victory GMC) $12 non-members and $10 members
April 19
Coffee with the Mayor & Community Leaders in Westover @ 8am
April 24
New Member Orientation @ Columbiana City Hall @ 9-10am
April 28
Shelby Iron Works-Fun in the Iron Park- Spring Festival
May May
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Chamber Luncheon- City of Westover & Non Profits Business Expo Sponsored by Piggly Wiggly
May
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Quarterly Ambassador Meeting @ 11am
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South Shelby American Cancer Society Relay for Life Event
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Silent Auction & Gala
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Jeff Falkner Memorial Golf Tournament
Visit our Website for Details on these events! Like us on Face book at South Shelby Chamber!
7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS LOCAL BUSINESS Economic Development is Local Business! Sharing information on member properties in Columbiana, Chelsea, Harpersville, Westover, Wilsonville, Vincent and surrounding areas. To share your information email us at soshelby@ bellsouth.net Commercial Building for Lease
Depot St. & Hwy 70
Columbiana
205-669-4131
Commercial Building for Lease
Hwy 47 South
Columbiana
205-669-4131
Commercial Building for Sale
Hwy 70
Columbiana
205-871-7100
Retail Space for Lease
Hwy 25 & Hwy 70
Columbiana
205-515-7610
Commercial Building & land
Hwy 25 By-Pass
Columbiana
205-620-2374
Commercial Land for Sale- 8.07 acres
Hwy 25
Columbiana
205-669-1863
Prime Retail Building-Reduced Price
Main Street
Columbiana
205-669-1863
Prime Retail Building- Two Spaces
Mildred Street
Columbiana
205-669-1863
100 +/- Acres
Hwy 25
Columbiana
205-669-1863
Commercial Land for Sale or Lease
Hwy 47 & Hwy 145
Shelby
205-669-0833
Approximately 10.3 acres Please visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com and click the Economic Development tab and the Real Estate tab listed under our business directory link for more listings.
8 8 UPCOMING CHAMBER LUNCHEON
April 5, 2012 Location: Columbiana United Methodist Church (Multipurpose Room) 200 North Main Street, Columbiana Keynote Speakers: Mayor Theoangelo Perkins, City of Harpersville Spotlighting the City of Harpersville Local Spotlight & Sponsor: New Budweiser Plant Sponsored by First United Security Bank and Harpersville Medical Center Lunch provided by Perks BBQ Price: $10.00 *Networking begins at 11:30am
Save the Date Annual Golf and Gala Thursday May 17 and Friday May 18