Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Community
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September 2013
SERVING:Alabaster Columbiana Wilton
Chelsea
Wilsonville Montevallo Indian Springs Vincent Pelham Harpersville Calera
Helena
Hoover Westover
Shelby County
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 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 Aaron Law Firm
Ashley Booth
123 First Street North
Alabaster
Attorneys
Alabama Firefighters Museum
Lindsay Schluntz
P.O. Box 1504
Calera
Museum
Bath Fitter
Anne Smith
434 Industrial Ln, Ste G
Birmingham
Home Improvement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater B’ham Kim Egan
1901 14th Avenue South
Birmingham
Community Service Organization
Christian Catering Company, Inc.
Barbara Just
1119 Highland Lakes Circle
Birmingham
Catering
Drain Right Guttering, LLC
Darvin Fred
325 Hwy 361
Pelham
Home Improvement
Farris Management Company, Inc.
Janet Standridge
P. O. Box 247
Alabaster
Real Estate
Gallery 31 at Riverchase
Mark Thompson
2040 Old Montgomery Hwy
Pelham
Auction/Antiques
Kingwood Christian School
Ruth Gray
1351 Royalty Dr
Alabaster
Education
QueCentric LLC
Colin Quarello
270 Doug Baker Blvd, Ste 700-363
Birmingham
Computer Services/Solutions
Service Tech Inc
Richie Vines
441 University Blvd
Birmingham
Air Conditioning/Heating
To find out more about these businesses — and all of our other Chamber members — please visit our online Business Directory at www.shelbychamber.org.
Greater Shelby Chamber Board of Directors David Nolen M&F Bank 2013 Chair Bill Keller Regions Financial Corporation 2013 Chair-elect Terri Williams AT&T - Alabama Immediate Past Chair Phillip Heard Alabama Gas Corporation Vice Chair, Business Development Tim Prince Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Vice Chair, Communications April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development Keith Barfield Barfield Murphy, Shank & Smith, PC Vice Chair, Finance & Administration John D. Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC Paul Rogers Aliant Bank Joe Sullivan Sullivan Communications, Inc Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College Tim Bowen Alabama Power Company David Platt Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor, Inc. Linda Cencula Alabama Telco Credit Union Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank James E. “Jim” Purvis A.C. Legg, Inc. Tim Benefield Buffalo Rock
August Co-Ambassadors of the Month
Rhett McCreight
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Congratulations to Rhett McCreight for earning Ambassador of the Month in August. Rhett is an account executive with the Shelby County Reporter, H-Life Magazine and Shelby Living Magazine. He is involved with the American Diabetes Association serving on the Executive Board, President of the Junior Board, and Chair of the 4 Step Out Walk’s Across Alabama. He was born and raised in Alexander City and attended Jacksonville State University. In his free time, Rhett enjoys coaching his oldest nephew in baseball and volunteering his time to help colleagues and friends with their charities. Rhett tied with Butch Byrd for August Ambassador of the Month
Butch Byrd Congratulations to Butch Byrd for being named August Ambassador of the Month. Butch is the General Manager of Ballantrae Golf Club located in the Ballantrae subdivision, Pelham. Ballantrae Golf Club is an 18 hole Championship Golf Course owned and operated by the City of Pelham. The course was designed by world-renowned golf course architect, Bob Cupp and opened in June of 2004, catering to both members and the general golfing public. Their goal is to offer the finest conditioned golf course with the friendliest staff at affordable prices. In keeping with those goals, they developed a slogan for Ballantrae, “Fast, Fun, and Friendly” - Fast because players can complete their round more quickly than most courses, Fun because they mow the fairways wider and grass more closely so there is no deep rough in which to lose golf balls, and Friendly because they have a great staff who love serving others! The approach is working because the total annual rounds of golf have grown from 24,000 in 2004 to almost 40,000 today. Butch is proud that he consistently receives strong, positive accolades from their members and guests. Butch is a 42 year member of the PGA and was inducted into the Dixie Section PGA Hall of Fame in 2004. He is a graduate of Auburn University and was commissioned into the U.S. Army upon graduation. He is married to Carole, and they have two children and three precious grandchildren who live in Huntsville. Butch tied with Rhett McCreight for August Ambassador of the Month.
4 September Membership Luncheon Greater Shelby Chamber Recognizes National Rehabilitation Week The Chamber’s Health Services Work Group is hosting the September 18 membership luncheon and will recognize National Rehabilitation Week. The work group has invited a panel of speakers that will address mulitiple facets of rehabilitation such as out-patient, skilled nursing facilities, and home health. The panel presenters are: Nathan Click with Therapy South, Mike Brown with Amedisys, DiAnna Wilson with Shelby
Ridge Health & Rehab, and Jinnie Lacey with HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehab Hospital.
The luncheon, sponsored by Alabama Telco Credit Union, will be held from 11:00AM until 1:00PM on September 18 at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Investment is $17 for members, $25 for future members. NOTICE the luncheon is one week earlier this month and reservations are requested by noon, Monday, September 16 to be guaranteed a seat.
Tee It Up “Fore!” Education at the Chamber’s Annual Golf Scramble Sponsored by:
The Chamber’s Annual Golf Scramble is scheduled for Friday, November 1 at Eagle Point Golf Club. This year’s tournament will help fund vital education and workforce development programs in the coming year. Registration begins at 7:15AM (with breakfast at 7:30AM) and the scramble tees off with a Shotgun Start at 8:00AM. Lots of prize opportunities will be available for participants including longest drive, closest to the
pin and a putting contest. The entry fee is $600 for a fourperson team or $150 for each individual. This fee covers a light breakfast, lunch (provided at the completion of the tournament), greens fees, cart and two drink tickets per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available, so please contact the Chamber at 663-4542 or e-mail info@shelbychamber.org for more information.
Guide to Green Business Workshop Make plans to attend the Greater Shelby Chamber’s “Guide to Green Business Benefits” Workshop on September 17 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM at Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham. The workshop will be facilitated by: Chris Grace, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. This is an interactive workshop/seminar provided by the Chamber to introduce businesses to the Chamber’s new Green Business Program.
Workshop presented by the Chamber’s Business Support Center and Sponsored by:
Highlights of the program will include: • What is Green? An Introduction to Green Business Practices • Why go Green? Beyond the Environment: Benefits of Green Business • An overview of the Chamber’s Green Business Program
• Going above and beyond: The Future of Green Business Register online at www.shelbychamber. org or call the Chamber at 663-4542. There is no charge to attend the workshop but reservations are requested by Monday, September 16.
Health Focus of the Month
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A Stroke Survivor’s Story In honor of National Rehabilitation Week which is September 15-21, 2013, I will be sharing some of what a stroke survivor’s day is like. Do you know that rehabilitation is the process of restoring a patient’s ability to live and work as normally as possible after a disabling disease, injury, or illness? Do you know someone who has gone through the rehabilitation process? I do, and her name is Gail Parker. Gail 2013 Health Focus Sponsor
has a Master’s Degree in Vocal Music from Howard University in Washington, D.C. Gail was in her 30’s, busy singing and performing locally and throughout the State of Alabama, when her life forever changed. Gail had a congenital disease called AVM (arteriovenous malformation). This disorder is characterized by a complex and tangled web of arteries and veins in the brain which caused Gail to have a massive stroke. After being in a coma for a period of time, Gail discovered that she had some paralysis on the left side of her body and her ability to sing had been compromised. Gail received extensive rehabilitation which helped her recover from some of her paralysis. However, she does have partial paralysis in
her left arm and leg, and she feels that her vocal talent has not totally returned. Immediately after the stroke, Gail had not only one major adjustment of life, but also a major adjustment of moving back home with her parents. There were activities of daily living which she was unable to perform at that time. However, she did not take the time to feel sorry for herself. Instead, she found a way to stay physically and mentally active. Her promise to God was to devote much of her time to helping other stroke survivors. Gail’s morning routine starts with applying her leg brace which helps flex her left foot and keeps from hyper-extending her left knee. This allows her to walk with the assistance of a cane. After dressing (which may take
some time), Gail prepares her own breakfast before she leaves home to exercise or volunteer. On the weekends, Gail sings with a group of ladies from approximately 6 different churches. They come together to sing praises to God and encourage one another in their faith. In March, Gail had her 1st cycling trip. She said that it was a great experience and a beautiful day. How amazing is that? I am honored to know Gail Parker, and I hope you have the opportunity to meet the lady who never leaves home without a SMILE. She is a true survivor in every sense of the word. Submitted by: Jinnie Lacey, RN, Rehab Liaison HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
“Healthcare Reform” Workshop This program will feature a panel consisting of Cooper Johnson with S.S. Nesbitt, Philip Sprinkle with Balch & Bingham, and Ross Mendheim with Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith. Each presenter will speak for fifteen minutes with a question
and answer session at the end of the program. The workshop will be held on September 11 from 7:30AM - 9:00AM at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham. The investment for participants is $5 for Chamber members and
$15 for “Future” members and includes a continental breakfast. The doors will open at 7:30AM with the program beginning at 8:00AM. Reservations can be made online at www. shelbychamber.org, E-mail info@ shelbychamber.org, call the
Chamber RSVP line at 663-8747 or call the Chamber office at 663-4542. Sponsored by
Board of Directors Nominations Sought In accordance with the Chamber’s by-laws the Nominating Committee is responsible for selecting a list of six candidates, who are all members in good standing, to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors beginning in
January 2014. Due consideration will be given to the candidate’s business or profession in an effort to have a broad representation of Chamber members on the Board of Directors. These six candidates, known as the “Official Ticket”,
will then be presented to the full membership through the November edition of Business Connections, the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, for its consideration. If you are interested in being considered as a candidate -- or
would like to nominate someone for the Nominating Committee’s consideration -- please contact Chamber President & CEO Kirk Mancer via email at kirk@ shelbychamber.org or by phone at 663-4542 by no later than Thursday, September 5.
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Whether you are an entrepreneur, leadership or management position, learning to embrace conflict and “Dealing with the Difficult” will be key to your success. In each of these roles you will need to make tough choices and confront situations that make you uncomfortable. You will have teammates, clients, and situations that you are confronted with regularly that you are expected to handle. This workshop, facilitated by Michael Smith, TheGREATtheGOODandthe GONE, teaches you techniques on correcting or firing people, talking with angry clients, and dealing with vendors
that are not performing. Holding to high standards in your selection process and telling people no may never become easy but this workshop teaches you how to
make and execute those tough choices to have a strategy for “Dealing with the Difficult”. The Go & Grow workshop will be held from 7:45AM until 1:30PM at the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce on September 17. Investment includes lunch, workbook & action plan. Individual coaching available for participants’ implementation plan after workshop. Investment is $25 for members, $50 for future members. Reservations are requested by Friday, September 13. Contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, call 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
How My Chamber Membership Works for Me “Joining the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is great for any organization because people respect you and know that you are going to do a great job! I sponsored the breakfast for the “2012
Sporting Clay Shoot” event the Chamber hosted. After the event more than 10 people stopped by our store for coffee and hot chocolate! The Chamber is an awesome way to make connections and build
your business.” Casey Morris, Owner Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies 15582 Highway 280, Chelsea 678-3899
The Chamber’s Education Work Group Announces “Keeping It Real” Program Starting in September the Chamber will be visiting Shelby County Schools to conduct the Keeping It Real Program. This program is geared toward ninth grade students to increase their awareness of the relationship between
educational achievement, cost of living, and responsibilities. The program also teaches students how to budget and manage real world expenses (housing, utilities, transportation, insurance, groceries, childcare, etc.).
In essence, this will be a “Game of Life” program where participating students will be given a “life situation” (single, married, married with children/ some schooling, high school education, two-year degree, college degree, four-year
college degree, post-graduate/ career, salary/ expenses, etc.). At the conclusion of program the students will be able to discuss and compare the decisions that were made based on the “life” situation they were assigned.
4th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot in November at Selwood Farm The Greater Shelby Chamber is holding its 4th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on November 13th at Selwood Farm in Alpine. 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. 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. Sponsorships available: Title, breakfast, lunch, beverage cart. For more information call the Chamber at 663-4542.
Snapshots Alabama Telco Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its Greystone branch. Stanton Davis, vice president of marketing, advised the credit union current has approximately 3,200 members residing in the Greystone area, prompting the need to open the new branch. Linda Cencula, President & CEO cut the ribbon and was joined in support by branch team members and Chamber Ambassadors.
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The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group invited members to tour A.C. Legg, Incorporated located in Calera. A.C. Legg, Inc., has enjoyed more than 80 years of success in the food seasoning business.
Congratulations to Signature Homes for holding a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of its new subdivision, Glen Iris, located in Ballantrae, Pelham. Nestled in the majestic rolling hills of Ballantrae, Glen Iris is the residential retreat your family has been longing to discover.
Thank you to the Hyatt Regency - The Wynfrey Hotel for hosting the recent SpeedNetworking Times Five Chambers! The Greater Shelby, Homewood, Hoover Area, Mountain Brook, and Vestavia Chambers of Commerce joined together to offer members a premier networking event!
Thank you to Jeff Rosenthal, President & CEO of Hibbett Sporting Goods for being the keynote speaker at the Chamber’s July membership luncheon. Shown in photograph L-R: Lisa Glasgow, City of Alabaster, Jeff Rosenthal, and Beverly Baker, City of Alabaster.
Congratulations to Signature Homes for holding a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of its new subdivision, Kelham Grove. Kelham Grove is the ultimate combination of European Style paired with modern luxury and is located within walking distance of the chic restaurants and shops of the Town of Mt Laurel.
Congratulations to Gallery 31 at Riverchase, Pelham on its grand opening celebration. Gallery 31 at Riverchase is an auction house specializing in antiques. Owner Mark Thompson cuts the ribbon and is joined in support by Pelham Mayor Gary Waters, city officials, and Ambassadors.
Members enjoyed an evening of networking in a relaxed social setting, heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshing beverages at the recent Business After Hours held at Inverness Country Club.
ShelbyOne investors and guests were given a six month update on the progress of the Chamber’s Work Groups which began formation in January 2013. Thank you to Shelby Baptist Medical Center for providing breakfast and hosting the meeting.
O’Reilly Auto Parts opened its brand new facility located in Pelham and celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. O’Reilly Auto Parts offers customers better parts... better prices, everyday on auto parts and accessories.
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Upcoming Events 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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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
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“Keeping It Real” — Volunteer Training 2:00PM - 3:00PM — Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Education Work Group 8:30PM - 9:30PM — Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Existing Business & Industry Work Group 9:00AM - 10:00AM — Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham Healthcare Reform Workshop 7:30AM - 9:00AM — St. Vincent’s One Nineteen 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham
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Board of Directors Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM — Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Membership Luncheon 11:00AM - 1:00PM — Sponsored by: Alabama Telco Credit Union Hosted by the Health Services Work Group Program: Recognition of National Rehabilitation Week Showcase Feature: Healthcare Industry Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Monday, September 16. Investment: Members $17, future-members $25. NOTICE: The luncheon is one week earlier this month. Governmental Affairs Work Group 9:00AM — Sain Associates, Inc. Two Perimeter Park South, Suite 500 East, Birmingham
CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: If a reservation is made for a pay event and you are unable to attend, you will be charged unless a cancellation request is made at least TWO business days prior to the event.
Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30 AM — Cardiovascular Associates, 3890 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham Go & Grow Workshop “Dealing with the Difficult” 7:45AM - 1:30PM — Presented by Michael T. Smith, TheGREATtheGOODandtheGONE Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham RSVP required by Friday, September 13. Investment, Members $25, future-members $50. “Guide to Green Business Benefits” Workshop 9:00AM - 11:00AM — Presented by Chris Grace, Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham RSVP required by Monday, September 16. No investment required.
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