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Chamber Investors Earn Green Business Designation Newsletter
The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry work group is excited to congratulate the following investors -- Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., iBERIABANK, Jefferson State Community College and Inverness Country Club — on earning and being designated a Certified Green Business. The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group reviews the applications that are submitted and collectively approves these companies. The Green Business application is based on a point system in the categories of Waste Prevention, Recycling, Purchasing, Energy Conservation, Transportation, Water Conservation, and Pollution. Each applicant has to receive a minimum of 20 points total to be designated as a “Certified Chamber Green Business.” The purpose of this program is to recognize Shelby County businesses that are committed and
CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESSES
engaged in environmentally responsible operations and practices, also known as “green” business practices. The program recognizes these companies each year
at the Chamber’s annual Industry Appreciation Event. If your company is engaged in green practices and is interested in applying for the Chamber’s Green
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Program Certification, the application can be found on the website www.shelbychamber.org/ business-support-center/ green-business-program. For more information or questions please contact Payton Thomas, Manager, Business Development & Support via email payton@ shelbychamber.org or call 663-4542, ext. 105. May 2016 | 53 Shelbychamber.org
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May is Melanoma Awareness Month Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Melanoma only represents 1% of skin cancers but causes most of skin cancer related deaths. It is by far the most dangerous form of skin cancer. The rates of melanoma have been steadily rising for 30 years. The good news is that when melanoma is detected early it is almost always curable. When it is not detected early it can spread to other parts of the body which makes it very difficult to treat and often deadly. Many risks are associated with melanoma including ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, having numerous moles especially atypical moles, having fair skin, freckles, or light hair, family history, and personal history. Women under 45 have a higher risk of melanoma whereas men over 45 are more at risk. Self-exams monthly and skin checks by a skin care
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professional are critical to early detection of melanoma.You should learn your pattern of moles, freckles and blemishes to look for changes. But ultimately making sure a skin care professional examines your skin regularly could save your life.
Don’t become a statistic. Avoid this deadly skin cancer with help from these simple recommendations: 1) Seek the shade. 2) Do not burn. 3) Cover up with clothing. 4) Use broad spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or greater always. 5) Examine your skin head-to-toe monthly. 6) Seek your skin care professional yearly for skin exams. Brittany Rigsby, RN, MSN, CRNP Nurse Practitioner Skin Wellness Center of Alabama
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Thank you to The Coal Yard in Helena for hosting the recent Business After Hours. Investors enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres, beverages in the cool atmosphere at The Coal Yard. Thank you to the Shelby County Reporter for being the 2016 presenting sponsor of these quarterly events.
Chelsea High School wrapped up the Chamber’s 3rd year of its “Keeping it Real” Program. Shelby County 9th grade students were given a random-assigned “life-scenario” and the students would then make “life choices” for housing, transportation, education, etc. based on their unique situation.
Greater Shelby Chamber’s “4th Annual Small Business Awards” Community Luncheon The Chamber’s Small Business Work Group will host the May 25 Community Luncheon to celebrate the positive economic impact small business has on Shelby County. Nominees for the Chamber’s 2016 Small Business Persons of the Year in five categories will be recognized and the recipients in each category will be announced. The event, sponsored by Regions, will also feature comments from Keith Richards, Founder of Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe’.
From perfectly grilled meats served with signature sauces to mouth-watering salads filled with fresh fruits and veggies, Keith Richards has mastered the art of creating imaginative, Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Join us as we hear what inspired Mr. Richards to open his first restaurant, which today, has flourished to 54 locations in 15 states. The luncheon, sponsored by Regions will be held from 11:00AM until 1:00PM at the Pelham Civic Complex &
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Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road in Pelham. The cost for investors is $20 per person and $30 per person for “Future” investors. Reservations are requested by noon on Monday, May 23. Call the Chamber at 6634542 or register online at shelbychamber.org. May 2016 | 55 Shelbychamber.org
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The keynote speaker for the March “Green Business” Luncheon was Alan Gurganus, Alabama Environmental Council (far left). Also shown is Leigh Shaffer, Birmingham Recycling & Recovery and Roberto Rodriguez, Trash Taxi of Alabama the 2016 Sponsor of the Green Business Program.
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Welcome New Investors (as of 12/31/15-2/26/16)
Alacare Home Health & Hospice
Clanton
Home Health Care
Alacare Home Health & Hospice
Birmingham
Home Health Care
Allstate Insurance - The McGarry Agency
Calera
Insurance
Birmingham
Publishers
CRM Martketing Solutions
Hoover
Marketing
FocalPoint Coaching
Helena
Business & Personal Training & Development
Oak Mountain Emporium & Antiques
Pelham
Antiques & Interiors
Selective Management Services, LLC
Pelham
Neighborhood Association Management
BHM Biz
Shelby Baptist Association
Columbiana
Community/Service Organizations
Southern States Bank
Birmingham
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For complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.
Go & Grow Workshop: “Presentation Prowess” Whether you’re in sales or management your ability to present ideas in a way that gets people’s attention — and action — is a key skill to success. The May Go & Grow Workshop focuses on “Presentation Prowess”. Topics covered during this hands-on and interactive workshop include: Learn How To Present Your Ideas & Keep People Engaged,
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Build Sales Presentations That Lead To YES, Develop Your Ability To Lead A Meeting People Want To Be In, How You Communicate Is What Usually Determines Whether People Will Act On
Your Ideas. The workshop — sponsored by Business Telephone, Inc. and facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone -- will be on May 3 from 11:30AM until 2:00PM 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 Chamber’s Manager of Business Development & Support via e-mail at payton@shelbychamber. org or by calling 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at shelbychamber.org no later than noon on Monday, May 2.
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 56 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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, May 3 from 8:00AM until 11:00AM. As the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Smith is available for a oneon-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 May 3.
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Celebrating Growth
2016 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor
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.
Congratulations to Oak Mountain Emporium on its recent Grand ReOpening for its new location, 2700 Pelham Parkway, Pelham. Elizabeth Lemons held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark the event and was joined in support by Mayor Gary Waters, City Officials, family, friends, customers and Ambassadors.
Congratulations to the Chad Hartsfield - State Farm Agent/ Chad Hartsfield Agency on its Grand Opening held recently on location at 460 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham. To kick off the Grand Opening, Chad held an Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and was joined in support by family, customers, clients and Ambassadors.
Get In On the Best “Card Game” in Shelby County @ the Chamber’s May 17 Business After Hours Shelby County’s premier business networking event — presented in 2016 by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. — will be held at Avadian Credit Union Greystone on May 17. Bring plenty of business cards and come ready to make some serious business contacts. Plus, if you meet enough people you’ll earn a chance to win some prizes on May 17 from 5:30PM until
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7:00PM at Avadian Credit Union Greystone, 420 Old Hwy. 280, Birmingham, 35242. The investment — which includes hors d’oeuvres and two beverage coupons -- for
any Chamber investor is $10 per person and $20 for “Future” investors. Reservations are required, so please register via email online at shelbychamber.org at info@shelbychamber. org, by phone at 663-4542 or by May 12. May 2016 | 57 Shelbychamber.org
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Congratulations to Unique Boutique by Nicole in Pelham on its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebration. Unique Boutique by Nicole offers adult and children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, monogram items and more. Visit them on location at 2969 Pelham Pkwy, Ste P in Pelham.
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Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to Huck McElveen, Sales & Marketing Representative with SERVPRO for achieving Ambassador of the Month. You’ve seen the bright green vehicles with the orange logo in your neighborhood, on the road, at your business and on TV. SERVPRO provides cleaning and restoration services to properties after damages from fires and floods. “A great deal of what we do at SERVPRO is helping people by listening,” says Huck. “At SERVPRO, we understand that when people are in need of our services, more than likely it’s something they didn’t expect and only once in a lifetime to them - so it’s a big deal. We are able to handle it with confidence and a plan because we are handling those types of situations every day.” “Communicating a clear, defined plan to your customer - you begin to see the difference,” says Huck. “We give them a pathway back to normal. And beyond the physical work, that’s really what we deliver confidence in knowing that everything is going to be okay.” Huck is a native of
GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 01/01/16)
Officers Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair-elect) Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Immediate Past Chair)
Pinson, and a graduate of Birmingham Southern College. He and his wife, Millie, have one child and take great pride living, working and staying actively involved in their community of Helena and in Shelby County. For more information on SERVPRO, please contact Huck at 205365-3607 or hmcelveen@ servproofbirmingham.com.
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YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK
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
Facebook: 46 New Likes, 198 Visits and 4,906 Post Reaches.
Board of Directors Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company
Brandon Greve (*) Regions Bank
Twitter: 2,499 Followers, 124 Tweets, 19,000 Tweet impressions, 337 Profile Visits and 19 Mentions.
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
Responded to 192 requests for business & community information. Notarized 25 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County companies. 58 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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Your Greater Shelby County Chamber: Your Voice for Business recognizing this potential, the leadership took action and commissioned an independent study on the economic impact of Sunday alcohol sales in Shelby County. When that study was released on February 22, the Greater Shelby County Chamber sought to educate voters throughout the County on the economic impact of the referendum. Obviously the people heard the message. By a 70% - 30% vote in a record turnout for a Primary election, the referendum passed. As a result, your Greater Shelby County Chamber is confident there will be: A significant and positive economic impact on all of our municipalities and the entire County; A level playing field
for all businesses in the County, as public venues / restaurants no longer have to use “private club licenses” for the sale of alcohol on Sundays — and most importantly — any new and future restaurants in Shelby County will be allowed to offer alcohol sales on Sundays after noon, if they so choose; A boost in sales opportunities for existing businesses such as restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, etc.; New job opportunities created for those businesses and their employees. What’s more, the Chamber anticipates the availability of Sunday sales will make business opportunities throughout the County more attractive to prospective new restaurants, grocery and
convenience stores, as well as full-service hotels, many of which consider this factor when selecting communities and sites for new locations. The Greater Shelby County Chamber’s Board of Directors is proud to have provided this very useful information, and looks forward to continuing to serve as the County’s voice of business in the future. There are plenty of other positive things happening with your Greater Shelby County Chamber in workforce development, small business support, governmental relations, business retention and much more. We hope you’ll consider getting involved in some of them and take advantage of all that your “voice for business” has to offer.
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On March 1, Shelby County voters went to the polls to cast their vote — along with others throughout the state — for candidates in both parties in a variety of primary races. In addition, thanks to the vision and courage of our Shelby County Legislative delegation, voters here in Shelby County also had the chance to let their voices be heard on whether Sunday alcohol sales should be allowed. Your Greater Shelby County Chamber, through its volunteer leadership on both the Governmental Affairs Work Group and Board of Directors, recognized this measure had the potential to provide a significant economic impact for existing businesses in the County, and also help raise much needed tax dollars. In
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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 8:00AM - 11:00AM/Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & The Gone By appointment. Contact Payton Thomas at 663-4542, ext. 105. Go & Grow Workshop “Presentation Prowess” 11:30AM - 2:00PM Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD and The GONE Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. Reservations requested by May 2. Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors. Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions South Shelby Chamber Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM/Columbiana First Baptist Church, 208 North Main Street, Columbiana Investment: $12. Reservation required. Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Calera Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM/Timberline Golf Club 300 Timberline Trail, Calera Investment: $12. No reservation required.
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Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM
Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM Sponsor: Shelby County Newspapers Avadian Credit UnionGreystone, 420 Old Hwy 280, Birmingham Reservations requested by May 12. Investment: investors $10, “Future” investors $20. Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $20. No reservation required. HR Seminar 8:30AM - 10:00AM Presented by Joe Daniel, Streamline CXO Reservations requested by May 18. No cost to attend, but reservations requested.. GSCC Community Luncheon “4th Annual Small Business Awards” Sponsored by: Regions Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, May 23. Investment: investors $20, “Future” investors $30. Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham
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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 info@shelbychamber.org • www.shelbychamber.org 60 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org