Columbiana Alabaster Wilton Chelsea Montevallo Helena Vincent Wilsonville Indian Springs Calera Pelham Harpersville
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Shelby County ViewPoints August 2011
Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce • 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-663-4542 • info@shelbychamber.org
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Welcome New Members
Allen & Hoshall, Inc.
Jason Hill
1661 International Drive, Ste 100
Memphis
Engineers
Congregation Beth Hallel
Eric Walker
2230 Sumpter Street
Birmingham
Messianic Synagogue
Cox Media Group, Inc.
David DuBose
2700 Corporate Drive, Ste 115
Birmingham
Media
Innerspaice Architectural Interiors
Jeremy Spain
12 20th Street South
Birmingham
Business Furnishings
Lyons HR
Adam Weiger
2512 Marcal Road
Birmingham
HR Outsourcing
Parc at Cahaba River
Debra Matthews
50 Cahaba River Parc
Birmingham
Apartments/Leasing
Parc at Grandview
Amy Hodges
3545 Grandview Pkwy
Birmingham
Apartments/Leasing
Professional Video Solutions
Joyce Preston
1678 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 104
Hoover
Videography
RE/MAX - Over the Mountain
Daniel Worthington
2870 Old Rocky Ridge Road, Ste 100
Birmingham
Real Estate Residential
Shelby County Republican Party
Freddy Ard
1920 Valleydale Road, Ste. 154
Hoover
Community Organization
The Schilleci Law Firm, LLC
Joseph Schilleci
2323 2nd Avenue North
Birmingham
Attorney
To find out more about any member listed or other Chamber members, visit the online Business Directory at: www.shelbychamber.org.
Business-to-Business Online Networking and Person-to-Person Continues to Rapidly Increase Online networking has quickly become the way to promote your business and form relationships. The Greater Shelby Chamber recognized this communication medium as innovative, creative, and one more way for our Chamber family to connect with one another. If you haven’t created a Facebook or Twitter page yet, we encourage you to do so. We share Chamber updates, community events/needs, and crosspromote posts from our members. Online networking is an invaluable tool to build an expanded audience for products or services. Integrate online networking into your existing marketing plan. Embrace it by connecting with the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin. We’re excited to share your news too! Visit www.shelbychamber.org and click on the Online Networking icons to login or sign up today. Together, we are building a Network of Opportunity.
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Alabama Adventure Tickets are at the Chamber! Alabama Adventure Fun Day Passes are now available for purchase at the Chamber office! Two great parks, one low price. Make plans for the whole family to have loads of fun at Splash Beach Water Park and Magic City USA. Children three and under are free. Be sure to ride the new ride, Buzzsaw Falls and check out the concert series. Fun Day Passes are $24 (tax included).
Join in on the fun! Travel with the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce to The Emerald Isle and spend St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, March 14-21, 2012. We will fly from Birmingham to explore Dublin & Killarney; a land with rolling hills, warm people, stately castles and rollicking fun. Traveling with a group offers you the best travel opportunities; meet & travel with interesting people, have fun with the group AND time on your own to visit the sites, shops and restaurants of your choice. Several meals and tours are already included in the great package price!
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Don’t miss out on your opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone and receive your gift of eloquent speech. For more information call Ronda Engles at Adventure Travel (205) 444-4833 ext. 3201.
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Shane Boatright of Boatright Companies Keynote Speaker for August Luncheon
Join us for the August membership luncheon as we welcome dynamic keynote speaker, Shane Boatright, President and CEO of Boatright Companies. Shane Boatright began his career as a railroad industry entrepreneur soon after graduating from the University of Alabama in 1989. One year later, he started what is now Boatright Vegetation Management, LLC, with one spray truck. The past 22 years have proved successful for Boatright as his business has developed into a rapidly expanding international conglomerate. Boatright Companies now include equipment sales, crosstie production, vegetation management and railcar repair, along with a shortline railroad in southeast Georgia, which transports ballistic missiles to Kings Bay naval base. Under Boatright’s leadership, Boatright Companies is one of the most well-known and trusted supply and service companies in the railroad industry.
Focus on Your Business
The Showcase Feature beginning at 11 am during networking will feature the businesses located in the cities of Calera, Montevallo, and Wilton. The luncheon will be held on August 31st from 11 am until 1 pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Drive, Pelham. Reservations are required by noon, August 29th. Investment is $17 for members of the Greater Shelby Chamber, $25 for non-members. NOTICE the price increase for nonmembers. RSVP and pay with a credit card online at www.shelbychamber.org to avoid standing in line! Thank you to our luncheon sponsors Alabama Telco Credit Union and Charter Business.
A Microsoft® Office Tips and Tricks Event Join us for an informative technology event featuring step-by-step demonstrations designed to help you get the most from Microsoft Office in your day-to-day work. You’ll learn how to: • Get through everyday tasks more quickly • Overcome email overload • Create professional documents and presentations with more impact • Get insight into your data • Easily connect and share with customers and colleagues When: August 11, 2011 Time: 11 am until 1 pm
Sponsors
Location: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 Investment: $10 Members and non-members, lunch and materials included About the speaker: John Browning, Owner Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Microsoft Certified Partner Space is limited so be sure to register today! www.shelbychamber.org
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Congratulations to The Arc of Shelby County which held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its re-branding strategy.
Thank you to the Shelby County Legislative Delegation for joining us at the June luncheon and providing guests with an update on the recent legislative session.
Greater Shelby Chamber members and guests enjoyed a Business After Hours followed by a night with the Birmingham Barons. Thank you to Business Electronics for sponsoring this exciting event!
Thank you to Alabama Power for sponsoring the June membership luncheon which featured participants in the Teacher Internship Program (TIPs).
Lucia’s restaurant owners Michael and Cynthia Bertolone, along with City of Helena officials and Ambassadors of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the Grand Opening of Lucia’s.
Members enjoyed networking and learning how to maximize member benefits at the recent Chamber Works event sponsored by Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC.
Congratulations to the teachers and businesses that were recognized at the June luncheon for participating in the TIPs program!
Event Operations Group celebrated the opening of their new offices in Pelham with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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We’re excited to host the first ever Shelby Blues & BBQ! Come out and enjoy great food and great music, and even watch football. Shelby Blues & BBQ will be held on October 1st at the Verizon Wireless Music Center. Gates open to the public at 1pm and the cost is $5 per person. If you would like to participate in the BBQ competition or if you would like to sponsor the Shelby Blues & BBQ, forms are available on the website, www.shelbybluesandbbq.org. For more information contact Heather Stripling at 663-4542 or heather@shelbychamber.org.
2nd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot in November at Selwood Farm The Greater Shelby Chamber is planning its 2nd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on November 2nd at Selwood Farm in Alpine. Selwood’s fully automated Sporting Clays course, both challenging and fun, meets the needs of all levels of shooters. Selwood’s comprehensive shooting facility includes a covered 5-stand for warm-up and training and a 100-target course. Their traps offer challenging targets for both the beginner and expert. We are calling all Sporting Clay enthusiasts, beginners and experts, to test your skills on the course, designed for pleasure and enjoyment in the great outdoors. Watch for details! For more information call the Chamber at 663-4542.
2011 Continual Sponsors A.C. Legg, Inc. Alabama Power Company Alabama Telco Credit Union America’s First Federal Credit Union AT&T Business Electronics Business Telephones, Inc. Cahaba Valley Computer Services Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. Charter Business FastSigns First Commercial Bank ITT Technical Institute Jefferson State Community College
Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Lemak Sports Medicine M&F Bank Minuteman Press of Alabaster Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments PAETEC RBC Bank Regions Financial Shelby Baptist Medical Center Shelby County Reporter Sirote & Permutt, PC St. Vincent’s Health System Stewart Organization Susan Schein Automotive
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2011 Greater Shelby Chamber Board of Directors Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College
Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino
Keith Barfield Finance Chair Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith
Trent Cotton BBVA Compass Bank
David Nolen M&F Bank
Phillip Heard Development Chair Alabama Gas Elizabeth Roland Governance Chair Attorney at Law Chris Bottcher Sirote & Permutt Tim Bowen Alabama Power
Dave Davis Legacy Community Federal Credit Union
Tim Prince Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Jim Garner The Insurance Store
Joe Sullivan Sullivan Communications
Silvia Hoyos Hispanic Interest Coalition of AL
April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Vivian Johnson Sam’s Club
Jennifer Trammell Greater Shelby Chamber
Bill Keller Regions Financial
Member Tip of the Month
“Hot D eals”
Terri Gualano Chair AT&T
Heat It Up with a “Hot Deal” It seems everyone is coupon-clipping, searching for sales, and seeking “Hot Deals” when purchasing products or services. What is a Hot Deal? It’s a coupon, discount, incentive, or savings on products or services that is posted online by Greater Shelby County Chamber members only ... for FREE! When searching for products or services do you think of your Greater Shelby Chamber family first? You should. Being a member of the Greater Shelby Chamber means you have access to like-minded business professionals at your fingertips. This is the time people are shopping so get your name out there! Visit the online Business Directory on the Chamber’s website first at www.shelbychamber.org and add your sales items today. Are you having a sale? Do you have discounted items? Are you currently offering special savings on services? Heat up your business “deals” for FREE by adding a Hot Deal. Use your Member Login and password to add a Hot Deal today. Need your Member Login and password? Call or email the Chamber: 663-4542 or info@shelbychamber.org.
Upcoming Events
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Find more details of what you can expect about any event listed by visiting the Greater Shelby County Chamber’s website at: www.shelbychamber.org. Register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org, call the RSVP Line 663-8923, or the Chamber 663-4542.
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8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Focus Chelsea Chelsea City Hall, 11611 Chelsea Road, Chelsea No RSVP required. No cost. 8:30 am - 10 am ~ Chamber Works Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham No cost. RSVP required by noon, Monday, August 8th.
8:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Network 280 Southfirst Mortgage, 30 Greystone Commercial Blvd. Ste. 38 No RSVP required. No cost. 11 am – 1 pm ~ Grow & Go Workshop “Focus on Your Business” Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham Lunch and materials included. RSVP required by noon, Tuesday, August 9th. Investment: Members and non-members $10. 8:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Network 280 RBC Bank Meadow Brook, 2000 Meadow Lake Dr. No RSVP required. No cost.
8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Focus Calera Sav Mor Food Outlet, 11028 Highway 25, Calera No RSVP required. No cost. 8:30 am - 10 am ~ SpeedNetworking for Professionals Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham RSVP required by August 16th. No cost. 5 pm – 7 pm ~ Social 280 Greystone Smile Design, 140 Village St., Ste. 203, B’ham No RSVP required. No cost.
8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Network 280 America’s First Federal Credit Union,#2 Inverness Center Pkwy No RSVP required. No cost.
11 am – 1 pm ~ Membership Luncheon Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Monday, August 29th. Investment: Members $17, non-members $25. NOTICE price change for non-members. Showcase City Feature: Calera, Montevallo, and Wilton
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8:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Focus Indian Springs Indian Springs School, 190 Woodward Dr. No RSVP required. No cost. 11 am - 1 pm ~ Grow & Go “Organizational Trust” Presented by Oldenburg and Associates Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Lunch and materials included. RSVP required by noon, Tuesday, September 6th. Investment: Members and non-members $10. 5 pm - 7 pm ~ Business After Hours Property Enhancement Services, 2976 Pelham Pkwy., Ste C No RSVP required. No cost. 8:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Network 280 One Nineteen Health and Wellness 7191 Cahaba Valley Rd. No RSVP required. No cost. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ~ Business After Hours Parc at Cahaba River, 50 Cahaba River Parc, Birmingham No cost. No RSVP required.
8:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Focus Pelham Sarahs Flowers, Inc., 2834-C Pelham Pkwy. No RSVP required. No cost. 11 am - 1 pm ~ Membership Luncheon Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Monday, September 26th. Investment: Members $17, non-members $25. NOTICE price change for non-members. Showcase City Feature: Chelsea and Harpersville
CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER If a reservation is made for the luncheon and you are unable to attend, you will be charged for the luncheon unless a cancellation request is made at least TWO business days prior to the event.
Contact Us Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, Alabama 35124 (205) 663-4542 • Fax: (205) 663-4524 info@shelbychamber.org