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Business Connections Help the Chamber Build Something GREATER! volunteers to approach current chamber members in seeking sponsorships for the Chamber’s 2016 program year, new members and budgetreducing in-kind goods & services. The Chamber will provide all TRC volunteers with expert training
during one of the three 2-hour sessions provided on September 10 and 11. (Note: Volunteers need only attend one of these sessions.) During their efforts, TRC volunteers will network with area business leaders and improve their sales techniques such as prospecting, preparing a sales pitch and closing the sale - through our sales training sessions, manual and orientation. Finally, TRC volunteers will have numerous chances to win special prizes — including cash and a chance at a Victory Trip to the beach for the top producers. For more information
Bill Keller Renasant Bank on the Chamber’s 2015 TRC, please contact Aubri McClendon at the Chamber by phone at 663-4542, ext. 104 or via e-mail: aubri@ shelbychamber.org.
It’s Time to “Tee It Up” at the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament The Chamber’s Annual Golf “FORE!” Education Tournament, sponsored by HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital, will be held, September 17 at Chamber member Inverness Country Club. Registration begins at 8:15 AM (with a light breakfast @ 8:30AM) and the Scramble tees off with a Shotgun Start at 9:00AM. Lots of prize opportunities will be available for participants
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including longest drive, closest to the pin and a putting contest. The entry fee, which includes a light breakfast, lunch, greens fees, cart and two drink tickets per person, is $600 for a fourperson team or $150 for each
individual player. Several sponsorship opportunities for the day of the tournament are also still available, so please contact the Chamber if you’d like to market your organization’s products and services during this event. Call 663-4542 or
visit www.shelbychamber. org. Sponsorships are firstcome, first-served basis. September 2015 | 53 Shelbychamber.org
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On September 16, under the leadership of Renasant Bank’s Bill Keller, the Chamber will kick-off its inaugural Total Resource Campaign (TRC) — “Building Something GREATER.” This 8-week effort pulls chamber members together in an effort to share the benefits of membership and sponsorship opportunities to the entire business community. This TRC effort replaces the Chamber’s former “Continual Sponsorship” effort by encouraging
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Cholesterol Levels The Good & The Bad
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by our body and obtained from the foods we eat. We actually have two different kinds of cholesterol: high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL is the “good” cholesterol that can help remove excess bad cholesterol (LDL) from your blood stream. LDL is known as the “bad” cholesterol that can lead to
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blocked arteries and cause heart problems. Keeping your cholesterol in check is an important key to obtaining good cardiovascular health. You want to make sure that your total cholesterol levels are below 200, LDL cholesterol below 100 and
HDL cholesterol over 40. Exercising daily and consuming a diet rich in nutrients and low in fat are good ways to help keep your cholesterol in check. Try to limit red meats, fried foods, egg yolks, high fat dairy products and organ meats;
they will raise your LDL levels. Choose more poultry, fish, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, nuts, seeds and omega-3 rich cooking oils like olive and canola. If you have any questions about cholesterol levels or need a doctor call DialA-Nurse (205) 939-7878 or 1-800-331-6777. Or, to schedule an appointment with a St. Vincent’s One Nineteen dietitian, call (205)-408-6600. Article Submitted by: Leigh Ann Pritchett, MS, RD, LD St.Vincent’s Wellness Services
Go & Grow Workshop: “Being the Boss” The September Go & Grow Workshop — sponsored by Spectrum Business and facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone — will provide strategies and action steps for top managers, owners — or anyone that wants to attain those roles with their companies — to achieve GREATNESS. Topics covered during this hands-on and interactive workshop include:
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How Do You Go from Being One of the Team To Being the Boss, What Separates GREAT Bosses from the Pack, How Do You Become that GREAT Boss You Always Wanted To Work For?, And More!
The workshop will be on September 8 from 11:30AM2:00PM at the Chamber. There is no cost to attend, 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 Friday, September 4 by contacting Brooke White, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support via e-mail at brooke@shelbychamber.org or by calling 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNet” at Flowerz N’ More Be sure to mark your calendar for Monday, October 5 and join us at Flowerz N’ More, 76 Fulton Springs Road, Ste B, Alabaster from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNet! The morning meeting is designed for members to enjoy networking, coffee, 54 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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and light refreshments — all before heading to the office. CoffeeNet events,
sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc., are a great way to make new business
contacts so bring plenty of business cards. There is no cost to attend however reservations are requested by Friday, October 2 to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 6634542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
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SpeedNetworking Times NINE Chambers! The Greater Shelby, Calera, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Montevallo, Mountain Brook, Trussville and Vestavia Hills chambers of commerce are joining together to host a NINEChamber SpeedNetworking event for members to expand the opportunity to connect! Participants are encouraged to bring a minimum 500+ business cards and be ready for a morning of fun, fast and free networking! Comedienne Joy will get the event rolling by sharing some clean comic relief so bring your smile too!
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Thank you to the sponsor and host of this huge networking opportunity, Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham. SpeedNetworking Times NINE Chambers will be held
on Wednesday, October 14, from 8:30AM until 10:30AM at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel (Galleria). There is no cost to attend however EARLY reservations are recommended as this event has a tendency to sell out.
Reservations will be taken until Monday, October 12 or until at full capacity. Contact the Greater Shelby Chamber at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
2015-2016 “Keeping It Real” Starts This Month then have to pay bills based on the random scenario. It has been an eye opening experience for the previous 9th graders to say the least. The Chamber will be looking for volunteers for a 1/2 - full day as we make our way around to all of the schools in Shelby County.
Volunteers will manage a station and assist 9th grade students as they “pay bills”
and make “life choices” based on random-assigned life situations. If you, or your colleagues, are interested in being a volunteer, please call Keyla Handley at 6634542 ext. 106, or email at keyla@shelbychamber.org. Lunch is provided for all volunteers.
One-on-One Mentorship Offers Guidance & Support The Chamber’s Entrepreneur & Small Business Mentorship program sponsored by Spectrum Business continues to provide much needed assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Participants have received guidance on starting a new business, expanding an existing business, launching a new product, downsizing and dealing with a difficult employee. Sponsor:
The next Mentorship sessions will be held Tuesday, September 8 from 8:00AM-11:00AM. During that time, Michael Smith with the The Great, The Good and The Gone will be available for a one-on-one confidential meeting with any small business owner or entrepreneur to discuss any topic. Appointments are required and usually last 30-45 minutes. Please contact Brooke White, the Chamber’s
Director of Business
Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at brooke@shelbychamber. org for availability on September 8.
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The Chamber will launch its 3rd year of Keeping It Real in early September. This program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices by giving them a random “life scenario” which includes marital/ family status, education, job and salary. The students
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Welcome New Members (as of July 27, 2015)
Champion Technologies, LLC
Kellie McKinney
121 Clark Street, Pelham
Construction
Community Response Systems, LLC John Kessler 323 1st Street North, Alabaster communityresponsesystems.com Incident Response Software Down South Realty / Mary Dunnaway Mary Dunnaway
30474 Highway 25, Wilsonville
Real Estate - Residential
Gregory Law Firm, P.C.
Steven Gregory
270 Doug Baker Blvd., Ste 700-305, Birmingham
Joe Lockett Show
Joe Lockett
201 Beacon Parkway NW, Birmingham
gregorylawfirm.us
jlockettshow.com
Law Office of Charles C. Dawson, Jr., LLC Charles Dawson 2163 Pelham Parkway, Ste 212, Pelham charlesdawsonlaw.com Plexus Worldwide Inde. Amb. #358568 Twila Ray
Attorneys
Radio Station/ Media Attorneys
2521 Comanche Drive, Birmingham twilaray.myplexusproducts.com Health & Wellness
PrimePay LLC
Jarrod Bates
3535 Grandview Parkway, Ste 343, Birmingham primepay.com Employee Benefit Services
Psychiatry South, Inc.
Kristin Nemeth
3000 Southale Park, Ste 100, Birmingham
SAS Tax & Accounting, LLC
Susan Smith
3115 Pelham Parkway, Pelham
sastaxandaccounting.com walmart.com
Accounting Retail/ Shopping
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Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market #4756 Jonathan Webb 2517 Chandabrook Circle, Pelham
psychiatrysouth.com Medical Specialized
Montevallo & Greater Shelby County Chambers Form Partnership The Montevallo Chamber of Commerce and Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, both 501 (c) 6 organizations, announced a collaborative partnership today. The two organizations will work more closely together on a wide array of programs for their respective memberships and internally with staffing support provided by the Greater Shelby County Chamber. “On behalf of my colleagues on the Greater Shelby County Board of Directors, we’re 56 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
pleased to partner with the Montevallo Chamber’s volunteer leadership, members and their staff by offering assistance and access to our expanded program of work, as well as providing additional opportunities for both organizations,” Greater Shelby County Chamber 2015 Chair Lisa McMahon of Warren Averett, LLC commented. “What’s more, this collaboration — as well as the work we’re doing with the Calera Chamber — allows us to follow through
on many of the goals laid out in ShelbyOne, our fiveyear Strategic Plan, which is designed to ensure quality employment, retain existing businesses, and ultimately continue moving all of Shelby County forward,” McMahon continued. “On behalf of the Montevallo Chamber’s Board of Directors, we believe this expanded partnership with the Greater Shelby County Chamber will be extremely beneficial to our Montevallo Chamber members. The
increased opportunities our members will receive — access to business information, workshops, increased visibility county-wide and — coupled with additional staff support for our programs and events will prove valuable and worthwhile for all businesses in Montevallo,” Steve Gilbert, Executive Director of the Montevallo Chamber stated. “This effort truly is a working partnership for everyone, and we’re excited about the future opportunities,” Gilbert concluded.
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Celebrating Growth Thank you Pelham Flowers by Desiree’ for providing the ribbon and bows for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.
Congratualations to VITAS Healthcare on the Grand Opening of its inpatient unit located on the third floor of Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. They celebrated with an Open House. Shown from L-R: April Weaver, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Erica EdwardsLankford, VITAS Healthcare, and Matt Fridy, Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC.
Congratulations to Living Nurtured, LLC in Columbiana on its Grand Opening and Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Owner Ritcha Garrett is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Raindrop Specialist and Young Living Platinum Leader. Call 610-9730 or visit www. livingnurtured.com.
More than 40+ Chamber members and guests enjoyed an evening of Southern & Caribbean Cuisine at the Business After Hours hosted by Jake’s Southern & Caribbean Cafe. The Business After Hours event, sponsored by Shelby County Reporter, was a blast of networking, delicious food, beverages and music.
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More than 15+ Chamber members joined together for a CoffeeNet kind of morning at Favorite Laundry - A Children’s Clothing Store in Mt. Laurel. CoffeeNet, sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc., is designed for morning networking and light refreshments before heading to the office.
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1301 County Services Drive Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542 • Fax: (205) 663-4524 info@shelbychamber.org www.shelbychamber.org
If you are interested in discussing advertising opportunities contact Rhett at 669-3131 or email rhett.mccreight@shelbycountyreporter.com. September 2015 | 57 Shelbychamber.org
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Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to Gene Rowley, VP/General Manager of APH Radio for earning the designation of Ambassador of the Month. APH Radio is Shelby County’s only local radio station. APH Radio gives its net profits back to fund local ministries, charities and civic groups. Listen on 99.9FM or download the free mobile app for both iPhone and Android. Gene was a 17 year veteran of the U.S. Army and Alabama National Guard, 20th Special Forces Group, retired in 2012. He served two tours in Afghanistan and one tour in Iraq — Airborne, Jumpmaster, Master Parachutist. Gene started in radio while in high school. He shared with us that he fell into a ditch he was hired to dig at the local, Dover Delaware, radio station. Gene sprained his ankle and was offered a job on the spot after the Program Director heard his wailing. Since that time Gene has worked at several stations in Birmingham and Houston. He also worked at KKLA in Los
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Officers Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Chair)
Angeles, CA, the #1 Christian Talk Radio Station in America. Gene is a nationally recognized voiceover artist, at Gene Rowley Voiceover. “If you’ve ever been to the movies or watched tv, you’ve heard Gene’s voice.” - Ilko Drozdoski (TGMD Talent, Los Angeles). 2015 Ambassador Program Sponsor:
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Linda Cencula (2016) Avadian Credit Union Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation
Bill Keller Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair)
Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock QuarriesVincent Hills
John Browning 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)
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
members. Reservations are requested by September 14, so please register via email at info@shelbychamber. org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company
Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair-elect)
Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank — Retired (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration)
Shelby County’s Best Networking On September 15 Shelby County’s premier business networking event heads to Champy’s in Alabaster from 5:30PM-7:00PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards and come ready to make some serious business contacts. Plus, everyone present will earn a chance to win some prizes at Champy’s (10695 Highway 119 in Alabaster). The cost — which includes hors d’oeuvres and two beverage coupons — for any Chamber member is $10 per person and $20 for “Future”
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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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Save The Date — Annual Safety Awards Luncheon Join us on September 30 for the Annual Safety Awards luncheon, sponsored by First Commercial Bank, as we honor public safety officials from throughout Shelby County. Each year we are privileged to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding
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excellence in public safety. This is a time when we can personally give thanks to the fire, police and sheriff
500 Amphitheater Drive, Pelham. Reservations requested by noon, Monday, September 28. Investment: Chamber members $20, “Future” members $30. Register online at www. shelbychamber.org or call the Chamber office at 6634542.
personnel, and honor them for the outstanding service and sacrifices they make each day in keeping our respective communities a safe place to live, work, and play. The luncheon will be held at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena,
PCI Compliance Seminar “Changes You Need to Know” businesses to understanding the basics of PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance and how the October 2015 changes will affect your business procedures and how these procedures fit in the framework of fundamental data protection for your businesses. The seminar will be held from 11:30AM until 1:00PM on
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September 10 at the Chamber office, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham. Reservations are requested by Tuesday, September 8 as lunch will be served. Investment is $10 for Chamber members, $20 for “Future” members.
To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations for this workshop Monday, September 8 by contacting Brooke White, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support via e-mail at brooke@ shelbychamber.org or by calling 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
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In October of this year, EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) will become the new standard for credit/ debit card transactions. This will require specialized terminals and education for businesses. Come hear from professionals; Patrick Robinson with Renasant Bank and Benji Sawyer of Sawyer Solutions as they guide
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CHAMBER Events Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: Cancellation for a paying event must be made TWO days prior to the event.
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11:30AM - 1:00PM - Ambassadors Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Small Business Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham GSCC closed for Labor Day Holiday
8:30AM - 9:30AM - Education Work Group Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM/Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & The Gone Sponsor: Spectrum Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham By appointment. Contact Brooke White, 663-4542, ext. 105. 11:30AM - 1:00PM - Go & Grow Workshop “Being The Boss” 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 September 4 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. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Existing Business & Industry Work Group Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Pkwy, Ste 500, Birmingham PCI Compliance Seminar “Changes You Need to Know” Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Reservations requested by September 8 as lunch will be served. Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20.
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8:30AM - 9:30AM - Health Services Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Entrepreneur Roundtable I Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. 8:00AM - 10:00AM 5:30PM - 7:00PM - Business After Hours Sponsor: Shelby County Reporter Champy’s, 10695 Highway 119, Alabaster Investment: $10 members, $20 “Future” members. Reservations requested by September 14. 8:15AM - 9:30AM - Board of Directors’ Meeting Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM/Parnell Memorial Library 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $20. No reservation required. Chamber Golf “FORE!” Education Tournament Sponsor: HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital Inverness Country Club, #1 Country Club Dr, Birmingam See page 53 for details. Entrepreneur Roundtable II Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. 8:30AM - 10:30AM 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Governmental Affairs Work Group Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham GSCC Community Luncheon “Annual Safety Awards” Sponsor: First Commercial 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, September 28. Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30.