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Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber’s 2014 Montgomery Drive-In To Be Held March 19 Sponsored by:

$40 for Chamber members and $80 for “Future” members. ShelbyOne investors receive one complimentary registration.

For additional information on this event, or ShelbyOne investment opportunities,

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The Drive-In event sponsored by AT&T Alabama is a product of the Chamber’s ShelbyOne initiative and will include: transportation to and from Montgomery, a luncheon at the Capitol City Club, presentations from various Alabama state departmental heads and agency directors and a legislative reception in conjunction with the Business Council of Alabama.

The cost for participants is

please contact Kirk Mancer at the Chamber via e-mail at

kirk@shelbychamber.org or by phone at 663-4542.

Quarterly Industry Tour at AGC Automotive Americas The Greater Shelby Chamber will host its first quarter Industry Tour sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon on Thursday, March 27th at AGC Automotive Sponsored by:

Americas (AGC).

AGC is a Tier 1 Automotive supplier of auto glass and is a part of the Asahi Glass Company Headquartered in Tokyo Japan. AGC’s products produced at the Alabaster facilities are: windshields, rear windows, side windows, quarter windows, side vents, sunroofs and panoramic roof panels.

Chamber members

are invited to attend this tour from 1:00PM until 3:00PM and will feature an opportunity to see two plant facilities demonstrating all encapsulation and assembly processes for windshields, rear windows, truck rear slider window, front and rear door glass, side windows and quarter windows.

Participants will arrive on-site at AGC, 101 Total Solutions Way, Alabaster, AL

35007. Recommended attire is preferably long sleeve shirts or jacket and no open toe shoes. Safety glasses will be provided.

There is no cost to attend. RSVP is required by Monday, March 24. Please contact Brooke Story at 663-4542, email brooke@ shelbychamber.org or register online at www. shelbychamber.org. Space is limited to the first 30 guests.

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Health Focus: Protecting Yourself from the Summer Sun As we head into spring, it’s time to starting thinking about preparing to protect ourselves from the intense Alabama summer sun.

Below are statistics on skin cancer that should make everyone want to apply daily moisturizer with sun protection factor (SPF) 30-50 on a daily basis, seek shade when possible and wear protective clothing.

More than 3.5 million skin cancers in more than 2 million people are diagnosed in the United States annually.

Current estimates are that one in five Americans will

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develop skin cancer in their lifetime.

Basal cell (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are the two most common forms of skin cancer, but are easily treated if detected early with 95% cure rates.

By 2015, it is estimated that one in 50 Americans will develop melanoma in their lifetime.

Caucasians and men older than 50 are at a higher risk of developing melanoma than the general population.

Melanoma is the most

common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old and the second most common form of cancer for adolescents and young adults 15-24 years old.

Exposure to tanning beds increases the risk of melanoma, especially in women aged 45 years or younger.

On average, one American dies from melanoma every hour - or 9,480 deaths in 2013.

Other skin cancers (BCC, SCC and others) will cause approximately 3,070 deaths

in the United States in 2013.

The most important risk factor for BCC and SCC is exposure to ultraviolet light.

Risk factors for melanoma include: More than 50 moles Atypical moles Light skin Freckles A history of sunburn Family history of melanoma Individuals with a history of skin cancer, family history of skin cancer or multiple risk factors should have a full-body skin exam by a board-certified dermatologist at least annually and perform regular self-exams for new and changing moles.

Article Submitted by: Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD Skin Wellness Center of Alabama

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The Chamber’s Education Work Group and volunteers held “Keeping It Real” at Thompson High School in January. Students were given a “real life” scenario and asked to make choices based on variables such as marital status, job type, annual income, and expenses.

Thank you to Legacy Community Federal Credit Union and The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Road for co-sponsoring this program.

The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Group hosted a meeting featuring the Shelby County state legislative delegation in January. The meeting provided more than 70 area businesses and residents an opportunity to meet with the county’s state legislative delegation prior to the State Legislature’s convening in Montgomery.

Pure Faith Salon, Alabaster is now doing business as Shear Grace Salon & Spa and held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new name, new look and beauty services provided for a new you! Call to book your appointment with the design team today 664-9888.

Congratulations to H&H Accounting on its recent expansion of offices. To mark the event, they held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the recent move to 108 Plaza Circle, Ste B, Alabaster.

Chamber Public Policy Agenda Developed & Approved Throughout the 2013 program year, the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Work Group worked on developing a process by which the organizations could establish a Public Policy Agenda on issues important to Shelby County businesses.

That process – along with an initial Public Policy Agenda – has been approved by the Chamber’s Board of

Directors.

The purpose of the Agenda is to provide clear and concise information on the Chamber’s stance on key business matters which impact our 1,000+ member organizations and Shelby County businesses.

As other business issues arise, the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Work

Group will review the issue and apply the approved process before presenting to the Board of Directors for discussion.

The Chamber’s Board of Directors will have final say on whether a position or statement is added to the Agenda.

The 2014 Public Policy Statement is available on www.shelbychamber.org in the “About Us” section.

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Welcome New Members (As of January 31, 2014)

AARP

Anna Pritchett

201 Monroe St, Ste 1880

Montgomery

(334) 954-3065

aarp.org

Service Organization

Alfa Insurance - Northam Agency

Kathy Northam

2304 John Hawkins Pkwy, Ste 104 Birmingham

988-8898

Apex Valet & Rare Transportation

Joyce Dabbs

4525 Valleydale Rd

Birmingham

991-0532

apexvalet.com

Changing Spaces Moving, Inc.

Lori Planson

130 Inverness Plaza #243

Birmingham

972-0744

changingspacesmoving.com

Consigned Design

Wendy Bailey

72 Fulton Springs Rd, Ste A

Alabaster

664-7540

H&H Accounting, Inc.

Kathy Talley

108 Plaza Circle, Ste B

Alabaster

664-5187

Accounting

Oak Mountain Lodge

Sukru Icimsoy

1902 Hwy 31 South

Birmingham

985-9117

oakmountainlodge.com Lodging

Rebecca Smith State Farm

Rebecca Smith

3443 Pelham Parkway, Ste B

Pelham

663-3276

ridingwithrebecca.com Insurance

Sassy Sisters Boutique, LLC

JoEllen Ramsey

4290 Highway 52 West

Helena

664-3023

sassysistersboutiqueal.com Retail

ShutterLuxe, Inc.

Valerie Leonard

133 Kings Crest Ln

Pelham

413-5921

shutterluxe.com

Insurance Transportation & Valet Services

Moving Services Consignment/ Retail

Window Treatments

668-1942

Chiropractic Care

Functional Athletic Rehab Medicine Sloan Burdick

Cameron Strouss

13521 Old Highway 280, Ste 125 Birmingham

419-1595

chirofarm.com Health & Wellness

Tougie Baby

4035 Helena Rd

207-7974

tougiebaby.com

Kim McCoy

10456 Highway 25

Calera

Helena

Retail

Join the Chamber for “Coffee Net” at Verizon Wireless 280 Be sure to mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 4 and join us at Verizon Wireless 280 from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for Coffee Net! The morning meeting is designed for members to enjoy networking, coffee, and light refreshments — all before heading

to the office.

Coffee Net events are a great way to make new business contacts so bring plenty of business cards. There is no cost to attend. Reservations are requested by Thursday, February 27 to assist in preparation for the event.

Please contact the

Chamber by phone at 663-4542, via e-mail at info@shelbychamber. org or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

Chamber Members Headed To Ice & Coal Gallery For March Business After Hours!

Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, March 20 and join us at Ice & Coal Gallery in Helena from 5:30PM until 7:00PM for Shelby County’s best business networking event!

The Chamber’s quarterly Business After Hours presented

by Shelby County

Reporter are a great way to make new business contacts — and have a little fun while you’re doing it!

The cost to attend is affordable — only $10 for Chamber members ($20 for “Future” members) — and that includes hot, heavy hors d’oeuvres and

two complimentary beverages of your choice.

Reservations are requested by noon, March 17, so please contact the Chamber by phone at 663-4542, via e-mail at info@ shelbychamber.org or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

Presenting Sponsor:

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The Chiropractic Center

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Ambassador of the month Congratulations to Rhett McCreight for earning Ambassador of the Month. Rhett is an account executive with the Shelby County Reporter, Hoover’s Magazine and Shelby Living Magazine. He is involved with the American Diabetes Association serving on the Executive Board and President of the Junior Board of The Arc of Shelby County.

He was born and raised in Alexander City and attended Jacksonville State University. In his free time, Rhett enjoys coaching his

GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 1/24/14))

Officers Bill Keller Regions Bank (Chair) Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, LLC (Chair-Elect) Paul Rogers Aliant Bank (Vice Chair, Business Development)

oldest nephew in baseball and volunteering his time to help colleagues and friends with their charities.

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If you are interested in discussing advertising opportunities contact Rhett at 669-3131 or email rhett.mccreight@ shelbycoutyreporter.com.

John D. Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (Vice Chair, Communications) April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Keith Barfield Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing) David L. Nolen Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair)

Joe Sullivan (2014) Sullivan Communications, Inc. Tim Bowen (2015) Alabama Power Company David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama James E. Purvis (2015) A.C. Legg, Inc. Charlie Stevens (2015) Thompson Tractor, Inc. Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company Linda Cencula (2016) Alabama Telco Credit Union Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock Quarries — Vincent Hills Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America Gregg Maercker (2016) First Commercial Bank Chris Grace (*) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.

Directors Tim Prince (2014) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

SMILE OUT LOUD. BRACES + INVISALIGN + INVISALIGN TEEN

David Schlueter (2014) Buck Creek Stained Glass Michael Smith (2014) The Great, The Good, and The Gone

as low as

Brandon Boggan, DMD, MS 205.664.4140 OrthoSouth.com PELHAM + CALERA

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$99 A MONTH

No down payment options available.

Amanda Mundy (*) Cardiovascular Associates Sam Tucker (*) Charter Business (*) Serving a one-year term in 2014.

2014 CONTINUAL SPONSORS

280 Living A.C. Legg, Inc. America’s First Federal Credit Union AT&T of Alabama Business Telephones, Inc. FastSigns Graham & Associates, CPA’s HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Jefferson State Community College

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union MetLife Financial Group of the South Shelby Baptist Medical Center Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. The UPS Store - Hoover The GREAT The GOOD and The GONE

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Entrepreneur Roundtable Informational Meeting Are you a small business owner that owns more than 50% of your business and are looking for a way to interact with other entrepreneurs to exchange advice on fundamental business issues?

Then join us on Tuesday, March 18 for an informational meeting as we discuss starting the Chamber’s first Entrepreneur Roundtable.

Ken Jackson, president of Dudley C. Jackson, Inc., has served on more than a dozen non-profit boards and frequently donates his time

as a speaker, emcee and auctioneer to various nonprofit organizations.

Once the Entrepreneur Roundtable has been formed, discussion topics will be determined by the needs of the group. Topics may include business plan development, hiring, financing, marketing, customer service, business resources, profitability and more. Participants in the roundtable will benefit from the advice and mentoring of other members around the

table, the business topics pursued by the group and the business relationships that provide continuing opportunities to advance their business goals. If this sounds like a good fit for you then mark your calendar for March 18 and plan to be a part of the initial meeting as we discuss in more detail the

benefits of being part of an Entrepreneur Roundtable.

The Entrepreneur Roundtable Informational Meeting will be held in large community room at the Greater Shelby Chamber starting at 8:30AM and concluding at 9:30AM. There is no cost to attend but reservations are requested to assist us with room preparation. Call the Chamber at 663-4542, email info@shelbychamber.org or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

The Chamber’s March Membership Program will feature a presentation by Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD, Skin Wellness Center of Alabama. Dr. Corey L. Hartman is the founder and medical director of the Skin Wellness Center of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. He is Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. A native of New Orleans, Dr. Hartman attended Emory University graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After earning a

a residency in Dermatology at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. Dr. Hartman is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

The meeting will be held on March 26 in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena. Doors Doctorate of Medicine from will open at 11:00AM for Meharry Medical College, he business networking and the completed an internship in program will begin promptly Internal Medicine at Tulane University Medical Center and at 11:30AM. Businesses in

the healthcare industry are invited to participate in the Showcase Feature. Call or email Keyla Handley for details at 663-4542 or keyla@ shelbychamber.org.

The investment is $20 per person for Chamber members and $30 per person for “Future” Members and includes a luncheon buffet.

For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

Contact Us

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542 Fax: (205) 663-4524 RSVP Line: (205) 663-8923 info@shelbychamber.org www.shelbychamber.org March 2014 | 57 Shelbychamber.org

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March Membership Program to Feature Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD, Skin Wellness Center of Alabama

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GSCC 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 office 663-4542.

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Coffee Net 8:30AM - 9:30PM Verizon Wireless 280, 5363 Highway 280 S, Suite 100B No cost. RSVP required by Thursday, February 27.

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 Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham

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Keeping It Real Program Held at Chelsea High School.

Volunteers welcome.

Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Cardiovascular Associates, 3890 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Entrepreneur Roundtable Informational Meeting 8:30AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham

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Board of Directors Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Montgomery Drive-In 11:00AM - 7:00PM Sponsored by AT&T - Alabama Cost: $40 Chamber Members, $80 Future Members RSVP required by March 12.

Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM Ice & Coal Gallery, 4089 Helena Rd., Helena Cost: Members $10, Future Members $20 RSVP required by noon, Monday, March 17th Membership Program - Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM Hosted by: Health Services Work Group Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Monday, March 24.

Investment: Members $20, Future-members $30.

Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham Industry Tour 1:00PM - 3:00PM AGC Automotive Americas 101 Total Total Solutions Way, Alabaster No cost. RSVP required by Monday, March 24.

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.