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August ‘22 Chamber Events 2 Ambassador Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM 3 Career Readiness Workgroup 8:30AM-9:30AM The Shelby County Chamber 3 Chelsea Business Alliance Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Chelsea Community Center
Career Corps 2022 Update The 2022 Career Corps Summer program, launched in June, provides paid internships to Shelby County K-12 educators who wish to learn real world work experiences and showcase the variety of career pathways that exist throughout Shelby County for students. It also provides a correlation between subject matter taught and today’s workplace by placing educators with business and industry hosts. This immersive experience gives participating educators an opportunity to better understand the workplace for which they are preparing students.
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3 Small Business Work Group 4:00PM-5:00PM 4 Connections Luncheon 11:30AM-1:00PM Grande Hall @ Old Mill Square 9 Tourism & Recreation Work Group 11:00AM-12:00PM Via ZOOM 10 Women’s Business Council 11:30AM-1:00PM CreACTive Wellness Center
On August 3, the Chelsea Business Alliance will host their monthly luncheon at the Chelsea Community Center. Doors open at 11:30AM for business networking with the luncheon starting at Noon. To allow for proper planning, reservations are requested by no later than August 2. Reservations can be made by contacting Kirk Mancer at kirk@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 205-663-4542.
11 Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM-9:30AM Sain Associates 12 Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Via ZOOM 19 Go & Grow Workshop 11:30AM-1:00PM The Shelby County Chamber 31 Community Luncheon 11:30-1:00PM Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena For information on Chamber work groups and how to get involved visit shelbychamber.org or email info@ shelbychamber.org
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August “Chamber Connections Luncheon”: Where Have All the Workers Gone? The August 4 “Chamber Connections Luncheon” will feature a presentation “Where Have all the Workers Gone?” The program is from 11:30AM – 1:00PM and will be held at the Grande Hall, 105 West College Street, Columbiana. The presentation featuring the team from Express Employment Professionals Will include
various reasons for the labor shortage and what potential employees and workers want – as well as what employers can do about it. The investment, which includes lunch, is $20 per person for Chamber investors and $30 for “Future” investors. To ensure proper planning for this event, please RSVP by no later than August 2.
Topics discussed include: marketing & selling your idea/product, finding funding, Finding people, finding mentors and much more. The program is scheduled for 11:30AM - 1:00PM at the Pelham Shelby County Services
Building (1301 County Services Drive, Pelham). The investment is $10 for Shelby County Chamber Investors and $20 for “Future” Investors (includes materials and lunch) Space is limited, so reservations are requested by
no later than August 17. To register on-line, go to www.shelbychamber.org. For questions, or more information, please contact Kirk Mancer at kirk@shelbychamber.org or by phone at 205-419-3361.
TSCC August “Community Luncheon” Features “Update on the Schools Throughout Shelby County” The Chamber’s August Community Luncheon brought to you by Co-Sponsors Barge Design and The UPS Store @ Caldwell Mill Road, will feature presentations by Shelby County Superintendents on the “State of Schools Throughout Shelby County” and will be hosted by the Ca-
reer Readiness Work Group. The Community Luncheon will be held on August 31 in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11:00AM for business networking including showcase tables and the program will begin promptly at 11:30AM.
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Organizations engaged in educational programs and activities are invited to participate in the showcase feature. Contact The Shelby County Chamber with questions or for more details on availability for a Showcase Table at 205-663-4542. The investment is $20 per per-
son for Shelby Chamber investors and $30 per person for “Future” investors and includes a lunch. Reservations requested by Monday, August 29, please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 205-663-4542 or use Online Registration.
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August 19 Go & Grow Workshop Facilitated by Michael Smith, the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, this handson workshop features a panel of successful Entrepreneurs sharing tips for how to start and grow a successful business.
Nominations for 2022 Shelby County Tourism & Recreation All Star Awards Now Being Accepted
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Nominations for the 2022 Shelby County Tourism & Recreation Awards are now being accepted. The deadline for nominations is September 9. This year’s program – co-hosted by Calera Main Street, Chelsea Business Alliance, Columbiana Main Street, Montevallo Chamber of Commerce, Montevallo Main Street or The Shelby County Chamber – will recognize the “best of the best” for their daily contributions to Shelby County tourism and recreation. Nominations are open to the public. The nominee, or the person submitting the nomination, does not have to be a participating organization with any of the host organizations.
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Nominees will be judged on both the quality and quantity of materials used to substantiate the award nomination. Self-nominations are accepted. In order to qualify, the nominated organization should be engaged in tourism or recreation, and meets any one of the following: uoperates in Shelby County, uhas a Shelby County business license uis a participating organization with any of the following: Calera Main Street, Chelsea Business Alliance, Columbiana Main Street, Montevallo Chamber of Commerce, Montevallo Main Street or The Shelby County Chamber.
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Categories To Be Recognized in 2022 include: “Lodging” Category, “Restaurant” Category, “Attractions/Recreation” Category, “Event/Festival” Category and “Rising Star” Category (open one year or less as of September 9, 2022) All nominees will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Social media engagement, Community engagement, submitted Information packet, and participation/investment in any of the host organizations. For a nomination form, or additional information, please contact Julie Gardner at julie@ shelbychamber.org.
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2022 TSCC Officers and Board of Directors OFFICERS (EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) Chamber Chair Brian Massey Ascension St. Vincent’s Chair-Elect Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union Vice Chair, Finance & Administration April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc. Vice Chair, Investor Relations Daniel Listi BBH / Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation John Collier Progress Bank Immediate Past Chair Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc DIRECTORS Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College
Steven Smith Specification Rubber Products Melinda Bennett Candlewood Suites – Alabaster Traci Fox T Fox SalonSpa Kimberly L. Jackson Alabama Power Company William Norwood PNC
Laura Clarke SYNOVUS
Benji Sawyer Sawyer Solutions, LLC
Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc.
Chad Scroggins Shelby County
Guy Locker SouthWest Water Company
Gretchen DiFante City of Pelham
Amiee Mellon University of Montevallo
Meribeth Gilbert McLeod Software
Melissa Dixon Charles Dixon Industries
Bruce Gouin Express Employment Professionals
Daniel Holmes Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Keith Richards Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Khiari McAlpin Knox Vinehouse Nursery
Chris Stricklin Dunn Companies
Maurice Mercer KATs Delivery
The Hon. Brian Puckett (Ex-Officio, SCMA) City of Helena
Kyle Mims Edward Jones Investments – Kyle Mims Agency
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Amy Sturdivant (Ex-Officio) 58, INC
New Investors (April 16 - May 19, 2022)
Coogan Photography Sterrett
Birdsong Innovations Sterrett
Danieli Taranis LLC Chelsea
Dunn’s HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Pelham
Freedom Therapies, Inc. Pelham Restoration 1 of Birmingham Pelham Save My Cell Montevallo DC Elite Productions Trussville
Catherine Lyle - Keller Williams Realty Birmingham Equity Homebuilders LLC Chelsea Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Helena
Your Chamber at work April 15 – May 13, 2022 - Responded to 56 requests for business & community information. - Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber & Community events through the following Social Media outlets: - Facebook: 37 “new follows”, 1,803 “views”, 13,866 “post reaches” and 5,974 ”total followers” - Twitter: 25 “tweets”, 1,244 “tweet impressions”, 284 “profile visits”, 3,023“followers” - Instagram: 1,513 “followers” - LinkedIn: 737 (8 new) “followers”, 85 “page views”, 52 “unique visitors” - WBC Facebook: 380 “followers”, 58“views”, 365“post reaches” (April 13-May 10)
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2022 TSCC Officers and Board of Directors
New Investors (April 16 - May 19, 2022)
Coogan Photography Sterrett
Birdsong Innovations Sterrett
Danieli Taranis LLC Chelsea
Dunn’s HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Pelham
Freedom Therapies, Inc. Pelham Restoration 1 of Birmingham Pelham
Catherine Lyle - Keller Williams Realty Birmingham Equity Homebuilders LLC Chelsea
Save My Cell Montevallo DC Elite Productions Trussville
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Helena
Your Chamber at work April 15 – May 13, 2022 - Responded to 56 requests for business & community information. - Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber & Community events through the following Social Media outlets: - Facebook: 37 “new follows”, 1,803 “views”, 13,866 “post reaches” and 5,974 ”total followers” - Twitter: 25 “tweets”, 1,244 “tweet impressions”, 284 “profile visits”, 3,023“followers” - Instagram: 1,513 “followers” - LinkedIn: 737 (8 new) “followers”, 85 “page views”, 52 “unique visitors” - WBC Facebook: 380 “followers”, 58“views”, 365“post reaches” (April 13-May 10)
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(as of 6/6/2022) OFFICERS (EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) Chamber Chair Brian Massey Ascension St. Vincent’s
Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation John Collier Progress Bank Immediate Past Chair Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc
Chair-Elect Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty
DIRECTORS Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance
Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC
Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College
Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union Vice Chair, Finance & Administration April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc. Vice Chair, Investor Relations Daniel Listi BBH / Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Steven Smith Specification Rubber Products Melinda Bennett Candlewood Suites – Alabaster Traci Fox T Fox SalonSpa Kimberly L. Jackson Alabama Power Company William Norwood PNC
Laura Clarke SYNOVUS
Benji Sawyer Sawyer Solutions, LLC
Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc.
Chad Scroggins Shelby County
Guy Locker SouthWest Water Company
Gretchen DiFante City of Pelham
Amiee Mellon University of Montevallo
Meribeth Gilbert McLeod Software
Melissa Dixon Charles Dixon Industries
Bruce Gouin Express Employment Professionals
Daniel Holmes Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Keith Richards Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Khiari McAlpin Knox Vinehouse Nursery
Chris Stricklin Dunn Companies
Maurice Mercer KATs Delivery
The Hon. Brian Puckett (Ex-Officio, SCMA) City of Helena
Kyle Mims Edward Jones Investments – Kyle Mims Agency
Amy Sturdivant (Ex-Officio) 58, INC
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