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Business Connections Alabama Power’s Ashley Robinett Joins Chamber’s Board of Directors Newsletter
Ashley Robinett, Division Area ManagerSouth Region, recently accepted an appointment to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Per the Chamber’s By-Laws, in the event of a vacancy on the Board of Directors the organization’s Executive Committee selects a qualified person from the membership to fill the vacancy. Ms. Robinett will complete an unexpired term which was created when Tim Bowen, Manager-Metro South Office with Alabama Power, resigned due to a transfer to Montgomery.
Chamber Celebrates Small Business During the Month of May The Chamber’s Small Business Work Group will host events to Celebrate Small Business during the month of May. With more than 70% of our Chamber members classified as small businesses we want to recognize the positive economic impact small business
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ACTIVITIES Small Business Nominees Reception on May 18 at Vizzini Winery (by invitation only).
the Year, in four categories, will be recognized and the recipients in each category will be announced.
2015 Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Regions Bank, to recognize recipients on May 20. The Small Business of
2015 Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Regions Bank, featuring comments from Bew White, Summer Classics.
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Common Sports Injuries As we await with bated breath spring and perfect weather for outdoor activities, it is a good time to consider how to stay healthy and be able to participate in activities on the court, up the mountain or on the beach! An important part of a healthy lifestyle is, of course, regular physical activity. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends cardiovascular, resistance and flexibility training multiple days each week as this has been shown to improve muscle and joint function, strengthen bones and decrease risk of falls, heart attack, and stroke. In a healthy population, it is safe to participate in many forms of exercise and sport, but getting started too quickly can lead to increased risk of the most common injuries which result from overuse. These include muscle strains, 2015 Health Focus Sponsor
ligament sprains, tendonitis and stress injuries to bones (stress fracture). There are multiple approaches to avoid these common injuries. First, when increasing activity level, a good rule of thumb is to increase by no more than 10% total activity (repetitions, miles, time, weight or exertion level) and no more than one or two new activities per week. It is best to participate in activities multiple days of the week and instead of compressing into one or two days (weekend warrior syndrome) and to take days off after more intense activities. Warming up with a few minutes of easy activity (like walking or dynamic stretching) can be helpful to avoid injury as cold muscles and ligaments are at higher risk of injury. Similarly, cooling down after activity can reduce after-workout soreness and help to prepare the body for the next bout of activity. Finally, it is important to always be prepared with the appropriate clothing, equipment and water for your activity of choice. If you begin to have pain
and are concerned for injury, it may be reasonable to take some time off or decrease the intensity or frequency of activities. Conservative treatment including rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) can also be helpful in controlling symptoms and encouraging healing. It may be reasonable to try an over the counter medication to help as well, but you should be sure to check with your physician before taking anything if you have any medical conditions, as even over the counter medications may be dangerous for some patients and in certain
situations. If you are unable to walk or use one of your extremities, or if you don’t improve within a few days to week of rest, you should seek further advice from a medical professional. Sports medicine trained physicians are specially trained to care for injuries common in sports and exercise; you can find a sports medicine trained physician close to you on the website amssm.org. Article submitted by: Stacey Dault, DO; Ricardo Colberg, MD Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Get In On the Best “Card Game” in Shelby County @ the Chamber’s May 14 Business After Hours Shelby County’s premier business networking event -sponsored by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. -- heads to The Retreat at Greystone on May 14 from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Bring plenty of business cards and come ready to make some serious business contacts. Plus, if you meet enough people you’ll earn a chance to win some prizes. 52 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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includes hors d’oeuvres and two beverage coupons -- for any Chamber member is $10 per person and $20 for “Future” members. Reservations are required, so please register via email at info@shelbychamber. org, by phone at 6634542 or online at www. shelbychamber.org by May 12.
EVENT DETAILS WHAT: Business After Hours WHERE: The Retreat at Greystone WHEN: May 14 from 5:30PM-7:00PM PRICE: $10 per person for Chamber members; $20 per person for “Future” members
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Snapshots ShelbyOne shareholders attended an update sponsored by Horizons Financial Insurance Group, LLC on the progress of ShelbyOne, the Chamber’s five-year strategic plan. Kirk Mancer, President & CEO of the Chamber covered the four key areas of Business Development & Support; Community & Workforce Development; Governmental Affairs and Marketing & Communications.
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The Calera, Greater Shelby, Montevallo & South Shelby chambers of commerce joined together for more than 85+ members to enjoy morning networking at the Rolling Hills Camp, Retreat & Conference Center in Calera . Thank you to the Alabaster YMCA for sponsoring this member-favorite event.
The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Work Group invited the Alabama State Representatives to a luncheon hosted by Jefferson State and sponsored by Sain Associates. The State Representatives shared comments about health care, education fund, general fund, AL prison system and taxes.
Alabama State Representatives that attended the 2015 Legislative Preview were L-R: State Representative Arnold Mooney, State Senator Slade Blackwell, State Representative April Weaver, State Representative Matt Fridy, State Senator J.T. ‘’Jabo’’ Waggoner, State Representative Jim Carns, State Senator Cam Ward and State Representative Mike Hill.
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Looking to Reach New Residents? Our 3rd Edition of ChamberMail Is For You The Greater Shelby County Chamber launched our 3rd edition of ChamberMail -- a businessto-consumer program designed to allow Chamber member participants to
get in front of 2,000 new residents who have actually moved to Shelby County. The advertising cost paid by participants allows them to get in front of these new Shelby County residents in a
positive and welcoming way. In addition to the mailing and online advertising participants receive, the ChamberMail program also offers an optional new resident database for participant follow up efforts. Limited space means this opportunity will sell out quickly, so to reserve your
space, call our ChamberMail representative at 1-800-2679139 or view all ad sizes and prices at the Greater Shelby ChamberMail website at www.chambermail.us.
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Fueling The Urgency To Act in Others
We’re all passionate about certain things that are important to us, but how do we fuel that urgency in others to get them to act? On May 12, the Chamber is hosting a workshop that can provide business owners and managers with specific ways to encourage their employees and associates to share their passion and make things happen. Attendees for this hands-on and interactive
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workshop will learn: What Makes People Act on Ideas? How Do Your Turn Prospects into Clients Now? How Do You Build Urgency To Act in Others Without Turning Them Off? Getting the People That Work for You & With You To
Make Things Happen. The workshop, sponsored by Spectrum Business and facilitated by the Chamber’s “Entrepreneur-in-Residence” Michel Smith with The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE, will be from 11:30AM-2:00PM at the Chamber. There is no charge to attend the workshop,
but lunch is available for $10 per person for Chamber members ($20 for Future members). To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations for this workshop by May 11 via the Chamber’s website (www.shelbychamber. org) or by calling 663-4542.
Entrepreneur Roundtable Program Offers Support and Guidance for Small Business Owners The Chamber’s “Entrepreneur Roundtable” program, sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc. offers small business owners an opportunity that’s part problem-solving, part information-gathering and contact building. Participating business owners from non-competing companies meet for a
confidential, peer-to-peer session each month to gain valuable insights into others’ successes and achievements, and learn how to avoid the pitfalls of their mistakes. The Roundtable program is exclusive for the single individual responsible for the direction of the company and with the authority to make final decisions.
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The Chamber currently has two Entrepreneur Roundtables that meet — Roundtable I that meets on the third Wednesday of each month, and Roundtable II that meets on the third Friday of each month —
that are seeking additional participants. For additional information on the Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable program — or for an application to join either Roundtable I or Roundtable II — please contact Brooke Story at 663-4542 ext 105 or via e-mail at brooke@ shelbychamber.org.
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Welcome New Members (As of March 26, 2015)
Advocare - Jones
Daniel Jones
58 Hawthorn St, Birmingham
Eli’s Jerusalem Grill
Eli Markshtien
4673 Hwy 280 E., Ste #2, Birmingham
championswebinar.com
Restaurant
Lannette Thomas - Realty South Lannette Thomas
2409 Acton Rd, Suite 137, Birmingham
Magic Wok
Jing Wang
275 Supercenter Dr, Calera
MGB Marketing
Greg Hart
5432 Sunrise Dr, Birmingham
mgbapparel.com
Rodan + Fields
Amy Wilson
4240 Eagle Crest Cove, Birmingham
amywilson.myrandf.com
Shelby County Board of Education Randy Fuller
P.O. Box 1910, Columbiana
shelbyed.k12.al.us
Territory 3
3120 Highway 52 W, Pelham
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Josh Holtzclaw
Voice of Faith International Ministry Franklin Kirksey P.O. Box 442, Helena
Health & Wellness
lannettethomas.realtysouth.com Real Estate Restaurant Advertising Specialties Health & Beauty Education - Schools Web Design Services Religious Organization
Celebrating Growth in Shelby County 2015 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor
Frios Gourmet Pops opened its newest location onsite at 569 First Ave. SW in Alabaster. Frios Gourmet Pops offers a wide array of unique flavors. Owners Michael and Lori Weidenbach cut the ribbon while Mayor Marty Handlon, city officials, Ambassadors and a host of guests joined in support.
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Murphy USA continues to expand its footprint in Alabama! Murphy Oil has officially broken ground on its new 1200 square foot store at 16073 Hwy 280 in Chelsea. District Manager Marketa Johnson kicked off the groundbreaking ceremony and was joined in support by Murphy Oil Team members and Ambassadors.
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Ambassador of the Month
Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Month Michael Ray. Michael is the Sales and Project Manager for Plexamedia. Plexamedia is a company that specializes in responsive web design for businesses, churches and non-profits. They also have the ability to live stream church services. He joined the company in June of 2011 shortly after receiving his bachelors in Information Systems from UAB. His company became a member of the Greater Shelby Chamber in February 2014, and he became active in the Ambassador Program at the beginning of 2015. While a native to Gadsden, AL, he recently moved to the Hoover area after getting married and finishing his MBA at UAB in May 2014. His wife is currently a student at the University of Montevallo. Before joining the team at Plexamedia, he was an IT Manager for a local bank in Etowah County. Outside of
his work, he is very active at the Station Church on Valleydale Road and enjoys photographing weddings with his wife. For more information about Plexamedia, call Michael at 256-458-7656 or visit plexamedia.com. 2015 Ambassador Program Sponsor:
GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 3/26/15)
Officers Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Chair)
Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company Linda Cencula (2016) Avadian Credit Union
Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair-elect)
Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation
Bill Keller Regions Bank (Immediate Past Chair)
Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock QuarriesVincent Hills
John Browing Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support)
Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America
Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing) Board of Directors William Carroll (2015) Armstrong Relocation & Companies David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Jim Purvis (2015) A. C. Legg, Inc. Ashley Robinett (2015) Alabama Power Company
Dominic Buompastore (2017) Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel Bill Connor (2017) America’s First Federal Credit Union Chris Grace (2017) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE Sam Tucker (2017) Spectrum Business Andrew McGee (*) Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point Jeff Brown (*) Brownstone Marketing Solutions Amanda Mundy (*) Trinity Medical Center David Schlueter (*) Buck Creek Stained Glass Brent Stewart (*) Renasant Bank *Serving a one-year term in 2015.
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Chamber’s Mentorship Program Helping Shelby County Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner wanting to discuss opportunities, challenges or any other issue you might be facing, the Chamber’s Entrepreneur & Small Business Mentorship effort, sponsored by Spectrum Business, wants to assist.
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On Tuesday, May 12 from 8:00AM-11:00AM, Michael Smith with the The Great, The Good and The Gone will be available for a one-on-one confidential meeting with
any entrepreneur or small business owner to discuss any topic. Appointments are required so please call Brooke Story, the Chamber’s Director of
Business Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at brooke@ shelbychamber.org for availability on May 12.
“Get Golf Ready” Seminar to be held at Ballantrae on May 15 just need a morning to brush up on your skills. Join us for our first seminar on how to “Get Golf Ready.” Butch Byrd, Golf Pro will lead this fun and informative outdoor seminar at Ballantrae Golf Club, 1300 Ballantrae Club Dr. Pelham. Attendees will enjoy a tour of Ballantrae, learn about
the history of game of golf, common rules for stepping out onto a course, basic etiquette, difference in golf clubs and equipment and much more! The seminar will be held on May 15 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM which includes lunch at Ballantrae. The
investment to attend the seminar is $10 for Chamber members, $20 for “Future” members with reservations requested by May 13. Register online at www. shelbychamber.org or contact Brooke Story at 663-4542 for more information.
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Do you find yourself often needing to use golf for business and feel like you need to brush up on your knowledge, skills, and etiquette of the game? Women do you find yourself feeling intimidated by the Golf Course and want to gain confidence? Or, maybe you
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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 or the Chamber office 663-4542. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: If a reservation is made for a paying event and you are unable to attend, you will be charged for the event unless a cancellation request is made at least TWO business days prior to the event.
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Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM/Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM/Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM/Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Calera Chamber’s 17th Annual Golf Tournament 12:00PM/Timberline Golf Club, 300 Timberline Trail, Calera Teams, Individual Players & Sponsorships Available. Contact the Calera Chamber at 668-3023. Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM/Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM/Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & Gone Sponsor: Spectrum Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham By appointment. Contact Brooke Story at 663-4542, ext. 105. Go & Grow Workshop Fueling Urgency To Act in Others 11:30AM - 2:00PM/Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD and The GONE Sponsor: Spectrum Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Reservations requested by Monday, May 11 as lunch will be served. Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20. Calera Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM/Timberline Golf Club, 300 Timberline Trail, Calera Investment: $12. No reservation required. Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Pkwy, Ste 500, Birmingham
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Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM/Sponsor: Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. The Retreat at Greystone, 201 Retreat Dr, Birmingham Investment: $10 members, $20 Future members Includes hot, heavy hors díoeuvres & two complimentary beverages. Reservations requested by May 12. Entrepreneur Rountable II 8:30AM - 10:30AM/Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. “Get Golf Ready” Seminar 9:00AM - 11:00AM/Presented by Butch Byrd, Ballantrae Golf Pro Ballantrae Golf Club, 1300 Ballantrae Club Dr, Pelham Reservations requested by Wednesday, May 13 as lunch will be served. Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20. Small Business Nominees’ Reception 5:30PM - 7:00PM/Sponsor: Regions Bank Vizzini Farms Winery, Inc, 800 County Road 87, Calera Entrepreneur Rountable I 8:00AM - 10:00AM/Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. Executive Committee Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM/Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham GSCC May Community Luncheon “Small Business of the Year Awards” Sponsor: Regions Bank Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, May 18. Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30. Memorial Day Holiday — Chamber closed.
Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM/Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham