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Business Connections Join Us at the 2nd Annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo on August 31 2016 Presenting Sponsor:
500 Amphitheater Drive, Pelham.
The event is FREE and open to the public! There will be health screenings, nutrition, and expo booths to visit that will be full of tips, techniques and more on making healthy lifestyle choices. The expo is FREE! If you would like more details,
contact Keyla Handley, Director, Community & Investor Development at 663-4542, ext. 106.
“S.C.O.R.E. for the Chamber” Kicks off in September! The Chamber’s second Total Resource Campaign (TRC) kicks off next month! This year’s theme: “S.C.O.R.E. (Supporting Chamber Opportunities Reaps Excellence) for the Chamber” offers current Chamber investors the opportunity to pull together in an effort to share the benefits of investing in the Chamber and sponsorship opportunities to the entire business community. The TRC Steering Committee -- led by Campaign Chair Charlie Stevens of Thompson Tractor -- is currently seeking recruiters, door prizes and sponsors for the 2016 event. The TRC will begin with a
Charlie Stevens training session on Sept. 15 and conclude with a Victory Party on Nov. 17. The Campaign offers a variety of ways to be involved: As a TRC volunteer, your employees can network with
area business leaders as well as improve sales techniques such as prospecting, preparing a sales pitch and closing the sale-through our sales training manual and
orientation. As a TRC Sponsor or TRC door prize donor, your business will receive name and logo recognition in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, Business Connections, and all other publicity related to the TRC as well as name recognition in the Recruiter sales training manual. The money and prizes donated are used to thank our recruiters for all of their hard work. For more information on “S.C.O.R.E. for the Chamber”, contact Keyla Handley at the Chamber by phone at 6634542, ext. 106 or via e-mail: keyla@shelbychamber.org. August 2016 | 55 Shelbychamber.org
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The Chamber’s Health Services Work Group is hosting its second Healthy Lifestyles Expo! The event, sponsored by St. Vincent’s Health System, will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m on Aug. 31 at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena,
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Health Focus of the Month: Hydration Summer is here, and that means time for lazy days by the pool, family vacations, outdoor adventures and dehydration? Alabama is notorious for hot and incredibly humid summer months, and when thermometer starts to climb so do the instances of hydration related issues. We all know we are supposed to drink plenty of water for a multitude of health reasons, but if we fail to plan ahead during these hot months it could turn out to be a lifethreatening scenario. The key to staying hydrated is to be aware of early warning signs of dehydration as well as having a game plan for adequate fluid intake, which includes amounts, frequency and type. According to the University of Connecticut’s Human Performance Lab, even a 1.5 percent loss in normal water can cause issues such as altered mood, mental clarity and overall energy levels. In our clinic we encourage patients to recognize ‘brain fog’ or slight drowsiness as
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precursors to dehydration. The gold standard for many years was to drink eight, 8-ounce glasses of water. Now this may be an adequate baseline, but this protocol gives no thought to individual body types, how often to drink and if we should be adding anything to our water. How much water do I need? Our daily consumption of water will vary dependent on level of activity, time of year and health status. A baseline for non-activity water consumption is half your body weight in ounces of water per day. For active individuals and athletes that amount could be closer to 3/4 body weight in ounces. How often should you hydrate? The advice of ‘drink when you feel thirsty’ used to be standard advice for both athletes and your average Joe. New evidence shows that by
the time we feel thirsty we are already mildly dehydrated. For example, let’s say I am a 200-pound male who is fairly active. I should be consuming approximately 125 ounces of water per day, it would be best to get about 8 ounces of water per hour at a minimum. This ups the status quo of eight, 8-ounce glasses per day to a whopping 15-16, 8-ounce glasses per day! So keep that water bottle within reach! Bonus tip! Try to drink at least 12-24 ounces of water first thing in the morning to replenish water loss while asleep, your energy levels will thank you! Hydration during exercise? The advice of ‘drink when thirsty’ is an excellent marker during physical exertion. The amount of liquid taken in during exercise should NOT be included in your daily water total. This allows us to accommodate for water loss through sweating during exercise. Electrolyte replacement? Consuming more water during the warmer months paired
with increased sweating will result in the loss of crucial electrolytes. It is a common misconception that the only people who need electrolyte replacement are athletes involved in strenuous exercise. One of the simplest ways to ensure that you are replenishing those stores is to start throwing in a sprinkle of sea salt to a few of those glasses of water throughout the day. You don’t necessarily need sports drinks and electrolyte powders, which often times are loaded with sugar which can be even more dehydrating! A good rule-of-thumb is to make sure you are getting some type of electrolyte replacement in a 1/3 of your daily water intake. Again, this amount may vary dependent on activity level, weather and body type. Now get out there, enjoy the summer and stay hydrated! Article Submitted by: Dr. Beau Beard, DC, MS, CCSP The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation & Movement
Golf “FORE!” Education Scramble Set for September 30 Save the date! The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s 27th Annual Golf “FORE!” Education Tournament, presented in 2016 by HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital, will be held, Sept. 30 at Timberline Golf Club. This year’s tournament will once again help fund the Chamber’s vital education 56 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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and workforce development programs in the coming year. A few of the education and workforce development programs the Chamber
has launched over the past few years include: Keeping It Real, Student Career Awareness Fair, Student and Educator of the Year and Communication Matters.
Sponsorships and teams are already being sold. If your organization is interested in having a team, player or participating through the various sponsorships that are available, please contact the Chamber at 663-4542 or visit www.shelbychamber.org/ events for more details.
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Nominations for 2017 Chamber’s Board of Directors Sought In accordance with the Chamber’s by-laws the Nominating Committee is responsible for selecting a list of up to six candidates, who are all members in good standing, to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors beginning in January 2017.
Due consideration will be given to the candidate’s business or profession in an effort to have a broad representation of businesses represented on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. These 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 ext. 101 by no later than Friday, Aug. 12.
Calling Volunteers for 2016 Student Career Awareness Fair in your business would like to volunteer please contact Kelly Anderson at 663-4542 ext. 104 or kelly@ shelbychamber.org for more information. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture & Construction
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The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 2nd annual Student Career Awareness Fair for Shelby County 10th grade students on Sept. 12-13. We are seeking volunteers in each of the following career fields. If you or someone
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Welcome New Investors (as of 5/24/2016 - 7/7/2016)
Bayliss Machine & Welding Birmingham Christian Family Elaine Julian, Realtor Glenn Contracting & Paving Co, Inc. Junior Davis & Associates - Laney Yarchak L & M Cleaning Service McDowell Security Services Meetings And Events By Adair Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio @ Inverness Plaza Merle Norman Cosmetics / Hair Salon @ Chelsea PennPoint Sports Ministries R & R Wine & Liquor Russell Cellular Verizon Wireless Shelby Pizza Inc. d.b.a. Domino’s Tuff Shed Wayne Brantley Electric Co.
Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham Maylene Calera Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham Chelsea Birmingham Calera Montevallo Alabaster Bessemer Pelham
Machine & Equipment Repair Publications Real Estate - Residential Paving - Asphalt Promotional Products Cleaning Services Security Services Event Planning Beauty Salons Cosmetology Community/Service Organizations Retail Communications - Wireless Restaurants Outdoor Storage Electrical Services
For complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.
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Greater Shelby Chamber August “Community Luncheon” to Recognize Shelby County Healthcare Professionals of the Year The Greater Shelby Chamber’s August Community Luncheon will hold its second annual Healthcare Professional of the Year Program presented by First Commercial Bank and will be hosted by the Health Services Work Group. This is an opportunity to recognize those individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in healthcare to our communities. Nominations were accepted for any healthcare professional employed in the Shelby County area. The recipients for the Healthcare Professionals of the Year will be announced and presented
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with an award sponsored by Healthsouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital. The Chamber will also feature Health Educator Neika Nix Morgan from St. Vincent’s Health System as the guest speaker sharing her expertise on “Simplifying a Healthy Lifestyle in a Busy Life.” The August “Community
Neika Nix Morgan Luncheon” will be held on Aug. 31 in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Doors will
open at 11:00 a.m. for business networking and the program will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. The investment is $20 per person for Chamber members and $30 per person for “Future” members and includes a luncheon buffet. Reservations requested by noon on Monday, Aug. 29. Please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
Join the Greater Shelby for “CoffeeNet” at Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies / Snider’s Pharmacy in Chelsea Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, Aug. 11, and join us at Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies / Snider’s Pharmacy,15582 Highway 280, Chelsea from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. for CoffeeNet! The morning meeting is designed for members to 58 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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enjoy networking, coffee, and light refreshments -- all before heading to the office.
CoffeeNet events, sponsored by Cahaba Valley Computer Services, 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 Monday, Aug. 8, to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
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Celebrating Growth
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Thank you Pelham Flowers by Desiree’ for providing the ribbon and bows for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies and Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone for providing a cake for the Ambassador of the Month.
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes at their kiosk at the Riverchase Galleria Food Court. Shown cutting the ribbon is owner April McClung, as her son, J. Alexander McClung holds the bow, and son Lacy (white shirt) is in between. (Photography courtesy of Bill Powell, Hoover Chamber.)
Congratulations to Hart McGarry Allstate Insurance Agent on its recent Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration in Calera! Hart was joined in support by family, Mayor John Graham, City Officials and Ambassadors.
Congratulations to Carrabba’s Italian Grill on its Ribbon Cutting Celebrating for its new Catering Truck! Conor Murphey was joined in support by friends, customers, clients, business neighbors and Ambassadors.
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Congratulations to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Alabama/Gulf Coast Chapter on its 43rd year in Birmingham and the move to its new office space on Blue Lake Drive. Lizzi Wilkerson cuts the ribbon along with colleagues and Ambassadors.
Go & Grow Workshop: “Pre-Season Practice Drills” As everyone gets back from their summer vacations, now seems a perfect time to practice our business skills and hone our techniques. Attendees at the August Go & Grow Workshop will focus on role playing and practicing their personal skills in the areas of: Phone Techniques,
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Networking Techniques, Presentation Techniques, Closing Techniques The workshop — sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc. and
facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone -- will be on Aug. 2 from 11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at the Chamber. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is available for $10 per person for Chamber investors ($20 for “Future” investors).
To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations for this workshop by contacting Payton Thomas, the Chambers Manager of Business Development & Support via e-mail at payton@shelbychamber. org or by calling 663-4542, ext. 106 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org. August 2016 | 59 Shelbychamber.org
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Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to Kendall Williams for earning Ambassador of the Month. Kendall is the Development and Community Relations Director for the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation. The Education Foundation provides support for the Shelby County Schools District and strengthens interactive partnerships between parents, communities, businesses and educators to ensure that each student is offered maximum potential for achievement. The Education Foundation’s mission is to expand the possibility for educational excellence for all of Shelby County Schools students and teachers. Kendall also serves on the Boards of Directors for Leadership Shelby County, Leadership Shelby County Alumni Board, South Shelby County Chamber Ambassador, 2015 Chair of the Greater Shelby Chamber’s Ambassador Work Group and serves on the Chamber’s Education and Workforce
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Officers Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair-elect) Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Immediate Past Chair)
Development Work Group. For more information about the Education Foundation and ways you can support Shelby County Schools, contact Kendall at foundation@ shelbyed.k12.al.us. Ambassador Program Presented in 2016 by:
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John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support) Jim Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. (Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing) Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries – Vincent Hills (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) David Platt Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Investor Development)
Matthew Hogan (2016) Bama Budweiser Gregg Maercker (2016) First Commercial Bank - Retired Bill Connor (2017) America’s First Federal Credit Union Matt Fridy (2017) Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt 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 Craig Sorenson (2017) SouthWest Water Company Jeff Brown (2018) Brownstone Marketing Solutions William Carroll (2018) Armstrong Relocation Companies Alex Dudchock (2018) Shelby County Brian Massey (2018) St. Vincent’s Health System Bob Phillips (2018) Shelby Baptist Medical Center Ashley Robinett (2018) Alabama Power Company Tracey Morant Adams (*) Renasant Bank
Board of Directors Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company
Brandon Greve (*) Regions Bank
Linda Cencula (2016) Avadian Credit Union
Mark Griggs (*) Summer Classics
Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation
Mark Meadows (*) Chick-fil-A @ Inverness
Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America
(*) Serving a one-year term in 2016
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Small Business Mentorship Program Offers Guidance & Support The Chamber’s Entrepreneur & Small Business Mentorship program continues to provide much needed assistance to small business owners - and entrepreneurs. Participants have received guidance on starting a new business, expanding an existing
business, launching a new product, downsizing and dealing with a difficult employee. The next Mentorship opportunities, facilitated by Michael Smith with The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE will be held Tuesday, Aug. 2 from
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8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. As the Chamber’s Entrepreneurin-Residence, Smith is 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 Payton Thomas, the Chamber’s Manager of Business Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at payton@ shelbychamber.org for availability on Aug. 2.
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at host sponsor, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, (4503 Riverview
Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242). Bring plenty of cards and plan on meeting lots of new contacts at this event. The cost is $10 per person for Chamber investors and $20 per person for
“Future” investors and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and two beverage tickets. Reservations are requested by August 15, so please contact the Chamber via email at info@ shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
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Are you looking to expand your contacts on the Highway 280 corridor? NETWORK280 can help you with that by providing businesses with an excellent opportunity to make them! The next NETWORK280, presented by 280 Living, will be held on Thursday, August 18 from 4:30PM until 6:00PM
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CHAMBER Events Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542. Unless otherwise noted events listed will be held at 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 35124. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: Cancellation for a paying event must be made TWO days prior to the event.
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Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & The Gone By appointment. Contact Payton Thomas at 663-4542, ext. 105. Go & Grow Workshop “Pre-Season Practice Drills” 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD and The GONE Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. Reservations requested by Aug. 1. Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors. Ambassadors Work Group 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust Small Business Work Group 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions South Shelby Chamber Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Columbiana First Baptist Church, 208 North Main Street, Columbiana Investment: $12. Reservation required. Education Work Group 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Shelby County Instructional Service Center 601 First Street South, Alabaster Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. iBERIABANK, 2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham CoffeeNet 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Sponsor: Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies / Snider’s Pharmacy 15582 Highway 280, Chelsea No cost. Reservations requested by Aug. 8.
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Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required. NETWORK280 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 2016 Sponsor: 280 Living Carrabba’s Italian Grill 4503 Riverview Parkway, Birmingham Reservations requested by Aug. 15. Investment: $10 Investors, $20 “Future” Investors. Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham 2nd Annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sponsor: St. Vincent’s Health System Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Free/ Open to the Public GSCC Community Luncheon “Healthcare Professional of the Year Awards” Presenting Sponsor: First Commercial Bank Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, Aug. 29. Investment: investors $20, “Future” investors $30.
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