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Business Connections Healthcare Reform Update Workshop Andy Andrews, Sirote & Permutt, PC; David Platt, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and Marc Ruggerio, Fisher Investments as the moderator. In addition to the update, this will be an excellent opportunity for small business owners to ask specific questions regarding the Healthcare Reform/ Affordable Care Act. The fee for participants is
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$5 for 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 are required
and can be made online at www.shelbychamber. org, email Keyla@ shelbychamber.org, call the Chamber RSVP line at 6638747 or call the Chamber office at 663-4542.
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Chamber To Launch New Entrepreneur / Small Business Mentorship Program in June The Chamber is pleased to announce that beginning in June of this year, a new Entrepreneur / Small Business Mentorship program will launch through its Business Support Center sponsored by Charter Business. Beginning in June on the 2nd Tuesday of each
month, Michael Smith with the The Great, The Good and The Gone will be available for one-on-one confidential meetings with any entrepreneur or small business owner to discuss opportunities, challenges they may be facing. Appointments will be available from 8:00AM-
11:00AM on those dates. Then from 11:30AM2:00PM, the Chamber will hold a “Go & Grow” Workshop on various topics designed to help businesses of all sizes grow. If there is a specific topic which your business would like to have covered, please contact Brooke Story,
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the Chamber’s Director of Business Development and Support by phone at 663-4542 or via e-mail at brooke@shelbychamber. org. Shelbychamber.org
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With changes coming monthly, small businesses need to make sure they are “up-to-speed” on the latest developments regarding the Affordable Care Act. This workshop, scheduled for May 15 from 7:30AM until 9:00AM at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, 7191 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, will feature a panel consisting of Brian Massey, St. Vincent’s Health Systems;
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Thank you to Shelby Baptist Medical Center for being the cosponsor of the Greater Shelby Chamber’s 33rd Annual Meeting. The meeting featured 2013 Chamber Chair David Nolen, Renasant Bank handing the gavel over to 2014 Chamber Chair Bill Keller, Regions Bank, a copy of the Chamber’s 2013 Annual Report, recognizing our leadership teams and more.
Thank you to MetLife Financial Group of the South for being the sponsor of the “State of the County” Membership Luncheon featuring Shelby County Manager Alex Dudchock as our keynote speaker.
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The Greater Shelby Chamber held it’s first quarter Coffee Net event in March, an hour of morning networking, coffee, and other light refreshments. Thank you to our host Verizon Wireless 280.
Congratulations to The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation Medicine on its recent grand opening. Owners Dr. Beau Beard, DC, MS and Dr. Sloan Burdick, DC, MS have opened a premiere sports chiropractic and injury rehabilitation clinic to serve Shelby County and the surrounding areas.
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Congratulations to Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center on the grand opening of its new office in Pelham. Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center is a leading destination for the comprehensive treatment of orthopaedic and sports medicine injuries.
Greater Shelby Chamber members enjoyed a spectacular evening at the Business After Hours held at Ice & Coal Gallery in Helena. The unique art pieces created a warm and inviting atmosphere for the 60+ attendees. Thank you to Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. for being the 2014 Business After Hours presenting sponsor.
The Greater Shelby Chamber’s March Membership Luncheon featured a “State of the County” address by keynote speaker Alex Dudchock, Shelby County Manager (c). Shelby County has worked through drastic decreases in revenue over the past few years by maintaining conservative budget management principles and consistent practices.
The Greater Shelby Chamber held its Annual “Montgomery DriveIn” sponsored by AT&T of Alabama. The 2014 program, included lunch with our Shelby County Legislative delegation, meetings with Governor Bentley and the following Departments: Economic Development & Community Affairs, Commerce, Education, Labor, Transportation and more.
Thank you to Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. for being the cosponsor of the Greater Shelby Chamber’s 33rd Annual Meeting. The meeting featured 2013 Chamber Chair David Nolen, Renasant Bank handing the gavel over to 2014 Chamber Chair Bill Keller, Regions Bank, a copy of the Chamber’s 2013 Annual Report, recognizing our leadership teams and more.
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Congratulations to Canales Orthodontics on its grand opening in Alabaster. Drs. Chris and Angie Canales and their staff are committed to providing comprehensive orthodontic care for children, adolescents and adults.
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Decision 2014: Forums To Provide Access to Candidates
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The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Work Group will be co-hosting a series of Candidates’ Forums along with Shelby County Newspapers and the Shelby County Republican Party this month to provide an opportunity for Chamber members and the business community to meet and gather information from candidates running for elected office, and ultimately make an informed decision. The Forums schedule is: May 6: State House District 73 (5:30-7:00PM @ Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena) May 8: U.S. Congressional District 6 (5:30-7:30PM @ Cahaba Grand Conference
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Center) May 20: State Senate District 11 (5:30-7:00PM @ Shelby County High School Auditorium) The South Shelby Chamber is also co-hosting this event. May 21: Shelby County Sheriff (11:00AM-1:00PM @ Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena) May 22: State House District 43 (5:30-7:30PM @ New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church) Candidates in each of these races have been invited to participate in their respective Forum. Get to know the candidates by attending these Forums.
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Welcome New Members (As of March 25, 2014)
Alabama Law Services, LLC
Justin Smitherman
4685 Highway 17, Suite D, Helena
alabamalawservices.com
Attorneys
Cannon Confidential Investigations, LLC
Cris Cannon
P.O. Box 314, Wilsonville
cciprivateinvestigator.com
Investigative Services
Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC
Gina McDonald
2057 Valleydale Rd., Ste 200, Hoover
ginamcdonaldlaw.com
Consulting
MedSouth Family Care
Mary Frey
201 Doug Baker Blvd., Hoover
Mspark
Nicole Carroll
5901 Hwy 52 East, Helena
mspark.com
Direct Mail Marketing
North Shelby Dental Studio
Shannon Martin
2000 Southlake Park, Ste 250, Hoover
davidcowandmd.com
Dental
Parc at Cahaba River
Misty Ford
50 Cahaba River Parc, Birmingham
parcatcahabariver.com
Apartments & Leasing
Perlis Photography
Melissa Perlis
1126 9th Avenue SW, Alabaster
perlisphotography.com
Photography Services
Story Automotive, LLC
Dave Story
101 Glengerry Dr., Pelham
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Automotive Dealer
Physical Activity: Benefits Now and Later By Deborah D. Brock, DPT, Physical Therapist, Healthsouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital and Peyton Fandel, SPT, University of Mississippi Medical Center Many of us have looked in the mirror or tried to squeeze into a pair of jeans at some point and said, “I have GOT to lose weight!” While physical appearance is one reason to exercise, the benefits of physical activity in the short- and long-term are far greater than just looking good. In the short term, physical activity helps individuals maintain a healthy weight and reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. There’s a financial benefit too. A study performed by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention revealed that medical costs for active people are lower on average
than those for their inactive peers. Long-term benefits of exercise include reducing health risks and strengthening bones and joints. Research shows that physical activity reduces the risk of acquiring health conditions including heart disease and heart attacks, diabetes, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and obesity. Physical activity also plays an important role in building and maintaining healthy bones, muscles, and joints. Active older individuals have a reduced risk of falling and breaking bones, and generally will have a higher level of functional mobility than their sedentary counterparts. Women, especially, can make a significant impact on their later quality of life by participating in resistance exercises (using weights or rubber bands), which
help build bone density, the “strength” or amount of minerals packed into bone tissue. This begins to decrease in adulthood and declines more rapidly after menopause. Osteoporosis, or low bone density, can result in hip, wrist, or back fractures leading to reduced mobility. Resistance exercises combat the agerelated reduction in bone density and help to prevent bone fractures. It’s never too late to start! No matter your age, you can achieve benefits from an active lifestyle. Of course, the younger you are when you start, the greater the cumulative effect of those benefits. But elderly individuals can see improvements in balance and ability to get around, reduce their fall risk, and lessen feelings of depression, making the effort worthwhile.
How should I begin? The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days a week, but it doesn’t have to happen all at one time. For example, you can do three 10-minute bouts of exercise during the course of a day. The main goal is to increase your heart rate so that you feel mildly short of breath during the activity. It’s always a good idea to talk with your doctor when starting an exercise plan, especially if you have any health conditions. Now let’s all get moving so we can have a better life both now and later!
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2013 Ambassador of the Year
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Congratulations to Vicki Everett, Juice Plus+ Franchise Owner, for being named the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 2013 Ambassador of the Year! Vicki has been an Ambassador with the Chamber for over three years and she’s been a huge asset right from the start! She is a former Special Education teacher and administrator that would counsel children and adults the role of whole food nutrition and how to make healthy lifestyle choices. Juice Plus+ is a 20 year old global business, reaching 20+ countries and is the most thoroughly researched brand name nutritional product in the world with 23+ studies in peer reviewed medical journals. Juice Plus+ has 26 vine ripened fresh vegetables, fruits, berries and 2 grains and is available in GARDEN to CAPSULE or SOFT CHEW and offers The TOWER GARDEN by JUICE PLUS+ which is 20 to 28 vegetable plants ... serving TOWER to
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Officers Bill Keller Regions Bank (Chair) Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, LLC (Chair-Elect) Paul Rogers Aliant Bank (Vice Chair, Business Development)
TABLE. Vicki is active in her community with her church, professional organizations, Highland Lakes Garden Club President, and an Ambassador with the Greater Shelby County and South Shelby Chambers, giving back her time and talents. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two sons, especially with Auburn football! For more information about the vine ripened produce of Juice Plus+, call Vicki at 205-332-5255 or visit http://vickieverett. juiceplus.com.
2014 CONTINUAL SPONSORS 280 Living A.C. Legg, Inc.
Jefferson State Community College
America’s First Federal Credit Union
Legacy Community Federal Credit Union
AT&T of Alabama
MetLife Financial Group of the South
Business Telephones, Inc. Cahaba Grand Conference Center Daniel Corporation FastSigns Graham & Associates, CPA’s HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Shelbychamber.org
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Shelby Baptist Medical Center Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. The GREAT The GOOD and The GONE The UPS Store - Hoover
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)
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
Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing)
Gregg Maercker (2016) First Commercial Bank
David L. Nolen Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair)
Chris Grace (*) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.
Directors
Amanda Mundy (*) Cardiovascular Associates
Katie McDowell (2014) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. David Schlueter (2014) Buck Creek Stained Glass
Sam Tucker (*) Charter Business (*) Serving a one-year term in 2014.
Michael Smith (2014) The Great, The Good, and The Gone
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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
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May Membership Luncheon to Provide Access to Shelby County Sheriff Candidates experience to the race. The primary is June 3. The luncheon will be held from 11:00AM until 1:00PM on May 21 at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Investment is $20 members, $30 “Future” members. RSVP is required by noon on Monday, May19. Register by calling the Chamber at 663-4542, email info@shelbychamber.org or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
How Can I Maximize the Return on My Chamber Investment? We encourage you to take just one hour of your day on May 8 to learn how to maximize your membership investment. Whether your firm is a new member or, a long-time Chamber member, you’ll want to make plans to
join us at the Greater Shelby Chamber office beginning at 11:30AM so you may take full advantage of your membership investment. There is no cost to attend. A complimentary lunch provided by our sponsor,
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Rx Catering, will be available for all attendees so reservations are requested by May 5. Please register online at www.shelbychamber.org, contact the Chamber at info@ shelbychamber.org or by phone at 663-4542.
Greater Shelby Chamber to Host 2nd Annual Small Business Week The Greater Shelby Chamber will host its 2nd Annual Small Business Week June 23-27. The Chamber is excited to honor and recognize the impact Small Business has on Shelby County each and every day. Here are five facts you may not know regarding the impact which Small Business has: 1. Employs half of all private sector employees,
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2. Generates roughly 70% of new jobs annually, 3. Pays 44% of the U.S. private payroll, 4. Accounts for one of every 13 U.S. workers, 5. Locally 70% of our 1,000 Chamber investors are
companies which employ 15 or fewer people. The week, sponsored by Regions Bank, will will feature a Nominee’s Reception at Ballantrae on June 23 for all the Small Business Nominees, seminars and a special Awards Luncheon honoring all the nominees and recipients on June 25 at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Take time to nominate your favorite
Shelby County business and let us know why you think they should be selected. Applications can be found on the Chamber’s website www. shelbychamber.org. If you have any questions or need more information on Small Business Week and/ or Nominations, please contact Brooke Story, brooke@ shelbychamber.org or call the Chamber office 205-6634542. Shelbychamber.org
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The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Work Group will be hosting the May Membership Luncheon featuring the Shelby County Sheriff candidates. Sheriff Chris Curry is retiring and will not seek reelection. Four candidates will vie for this office. Those candidates are Kip Cole, Larry McDow, Rick Needham and John Samaniego. Each candidate brings a variety of backgrounds and
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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, call the RSVP Line 663-8923, 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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State House District 73 Candidates’ Forum 5:30PM - 7:00PM Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham 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 Membership Reception 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsored by: RX Catering Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham RSVP required by May 5 as lunch will be served. No cost. U.S. Congressional District 6 Candidates’ Forum 5:30PM - 7:30PM Cahaba Grand Conference Center, 3660 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM 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 Healthcare Reform Workshop 7:30AM - 9:00AM Sponsored by: Fisher Investments St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, 7191 Cahaba Valley Rd. Birmingham RSVP required by May 13. Includes continental breakfast. Investment: $5 members, $15 future members.
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Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster State Senate District 11 Candidates’ Forum 5:30PM - 7:30PM Shelby County High School, 101 Washington St, Columbiana Board of Directors’ Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Membership Program - Shelby County Sheriff Candidates’ Forum Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Hosted by: Governmental Affairs Work Group Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Monday, May 19. Investment: Members $20, Future-members $30. Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham State House District 43 Candidates’ Forum 5:30-7:30PM @ New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church 5521 Double Oak Lane, Birmingham
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