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Business Connections 2nd Edition of Chamber’s Shelby County Map offers visibility & opportunity Pinpoints – Chamber sponsor business locations will be pinpointed on the map. On-Line Viewing – At publication, the printed version of the map will be hyper-linked to the Chamber’s website where you can view on-line community information, a directory of sponsors and your printed advertisement alongside your street location mini-map. National Website Listing – Chamber sponsor businesses will be included on www.villageprofile.com which receives over 2.5 million hits a month! Ad Preparation – Complimentary advertising preparation is available, or you may submit your ad to Town Square Publications electronically. Voluntary membership advertising helps support this project, and is another valuable way to “introduce”
your business, product or service to Chamber members, new businesses, new residents and visitors to Shelby County. If you would like to be a part of this valuable and informative project, please contact fellow Chamber member Vicki Everett at 332-5255 or via email at vickieverettjuiceplus@gmail.com to review the details.
June “Community Luncheon” Program to Feature 1st Female Chair of Central Alabama’s United Way Campaign The Chamber’s June “Community Luncheon” Program will feature Ms. Nancy Goedeke, the first female as Chair of the United Way of Central Alabama’s Campaign, and the positive impact United Way has on Shelby County. The program will also feature Showcase Feature Tables
for non-profit organizations in Shelby County. The event will be held in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11:00AM for business networking and the program will begin promptly at 11:30AM. The cost 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. June 2015 | 53 Shelbychamber.org
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Our 1st edition printed map is just about gone, so your Chamber is partnering with Town Square Publications to produce our 2nd edition printing. This formidable marketing tool is the only map distributed by the Chamber to members, potential newcomers, tourists, visitors, etc. The map, published in full-color street detail, will be used by families and businesses relocating to Shelby County and a valuable resource for business travelers and long-time residents. The 2nd Edition of this Shelby County map will include: Distribution – thousands of full-color, updated printed maps featuring schools, hospitals, parks and development areas will be distributed through the Chamber.
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The Benefits of Learning to Swim Swimming is a valuable skill for both children and adults, but it is best learned as a child for a variety of reasons. Safety, physical development, fitness, and social opportunities are primary benefits of swim lessons. Swimming is a year-round activity that can promote health and personal enjoyment in a child’s life. Knowing how to swim is essential for water safety. Children should be taught to swim in a safe environment that uses multiple techniques to transition swimmers from beginner to advanced levels. They should learn not only swimming strokes but basic water safety methods, such as how to float and tread water for extended periods of time. Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 19 according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Therefore, the AAP recommends that parents 2015 Health Focus Sponsor
enroll most children in lessons between ages 1 and 4. It is important to note that even children with advanced swimming skills can drown. The most effective way to prevent drowning is by always watching children in the water. Swimming lessons don’t replace the need for adult supervision and vigilance. Swimming can also aid physical development in children. It requires coordination of both the arms and the legs, something that many other sports and activities do not offer. Strokes like the breaststroke and butterfly involve the arms and legs doing very different motions at the same time. This helps the development and coordination of gross motor skills as they are forced to think about their movements. As children grow and develop, it’s important to introduce them to what their bodies are able to do, with both stability and functionality. They don’t have to become competitive swimmers to reap the physical benefits swimming provides. One activity that can be done throughout the lifespan is swimming and
it is important for fitness. Since swimming is done in the water, there is minimal impact on the joints. In fitness facilities across the country, there is one area where people of all ages can be seen exercising. At any given moment, the pool will be filled with swimmers from 5 to 95. Swimming can aid in the development of both strength and cardiovascular health, according to United States Masters Swimming. Swimming teaches children good habits they can use for the rest of their life. Enrolling a child in swimming lessons provides them with social opportunities. Some swim lessons are taught in groups and others are taught individually with many private lessons occurring at the same
time. Either way, children are learning how to be patient, share, and take their turn. In swim lessons, children learn that rough playing in the water can hurt others and how to take responsibility for others while they are swimming. In addition, many children go from swimming lessons to swim team and develop lasting friendships with the people they meet. Many children’s summer programs around the county involve a good bit of pool time. These pools are full of laughing, happy, and engaged children. Being “the kid that can’t swim” can be a detrimental social stigma. Many people who don’t learn to swim as children develop a fear of the water. Not only do they never want to swim, they become dangerous to others around them. Children don’t have preconceived notions as to how they should swim and therefore are easier to teach. Talk to a swim instructor and enroll your child today! Article submitted by: Brian Massey, St.Vincent’s One Nineteen
Chamber’s Mentorship Program providing much needed assistance The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Mentorship program sponsored by Spectrum Business has provided 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 54 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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and dealing with a difficult employee. The next Mentorship sessions will be held Tuesday, June 9 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 Story, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at brooke@ shelbychamber.org for availability on June 9.
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The Chamber’s 2015 Montgomery Drive-In, sponsored by AT&T Alabama was held in April. The event began with an update from Governor Robert Bentley and a luncheon with our Shelby County Legislative Delegation. More than 20 members heard presentations given by state department, agencies and directors.
Chamber members received a Washington Update from Congressman Gary Palmer at the “Eggs & Issues” event sponsored by Alabama Power Co. The event was co-hosted by the Greater Shelby County, Calera, Hoover, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills chambers of commerce. (Photo courtesy of Deloye Burrell, Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce)
Chamber members enjoyed networking, exploring the unique artwork on display by local artists within a radius of 100 miles and light refreshments at the recent CoffeeNet event held at Blue Phrog Art Gallery located at 955 Main Street, Montevallo.
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The Chamber held its inaugural Student Career Awareness Fair, sponsored by Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, at the Shelby County Exhibition Center. More than 100 volunteers and 2,000+ 10th grade students from 12 high schools throughout Shelby County participated in the event.
City of Columbiana hosting its 29th Annual Liberty Day Parade in June The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is assisting the City of Columbiana with its 29th Annual Liberty Day Parade. The City of Columbiana began its
annual Liberty Day festival in 1986 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. There will be vendors, tons of activities for children and at 3:00PM the Liberty Day Parade will
begin. That night there will be live music, fireworks and the announcement of the Parade Winners at Shelby County High School’s Football Field. If you would like to have
a float in the parade please call Aubri McClendon at 663-4542 for a registration form. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, call Jonathan Harrison at 6695800 for information. June 2015 | 55 Shelbychamber.org
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Welcome New Members (April 28, 2015)
Comedienne JOY ~ The Queen of Clean
P.O. Box 364
Alabaster
joythequeenofclean.com
Entertainment
Highland Shoe Company
428 South Highland Ridge Lane
Chelsea
ISCS
100 Great Oaks Blvd #100
San Jose
Magic Wok
275 Supercenter Drive
Calera
Restaurant
Patrick E Kennedy, P.C.
230 Bearden Road
Pelham
Attorney
Simply Infused
11 Olmsted Street
Birmingam
Virginia College
488 Palisades Boulevard
Birmingham
Retail Shoes iscs.com
Computer Software
Retail Specialty vc.edu
Education Institution
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“How To Drive Recognition To Results”
This month’s Go & Grow Workshop -- sponsored by Spectrum Business and facilitated by the Chamber’s “Entrepreneurin-Residence” Michael Smith of The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE -- will provide strategies and action steps to ensure that your organization is building measurable results & sales as you’re growing your business. Topics
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covered during this handson and interactive workshop include: How To Use Social Media Tools to Get Appointments, Building Your Brand So That It Builds Your Revenue, Ways To Make Heroes That Get You To Your Goals,
And More! The workshop will be on June 9 from 11:30AM-2:00PM 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 by contacting Brooke Story, 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.
Entrepreneur Roundtables Offer Peer-To-Peer Guidance The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable program, sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc. is part problem-solving, part information-gathering and contacts building. Participating business owners from non-competing
companies meet for a confidential, peer-topeer session each month to gain valuable insights into others’ successes and achievements, and learn how to avoid the pitfalls of their mistakes. The Roundtable program
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is exclusive for the single individual responsible for the direction of the company and with the authority to make final decisions.
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For additional information on the Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable program—or for an application to join either Roundtable I or Roundtable II —please contact Brooke Story at 663-4542 ext 105.
1301 County Services Drive Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542 • Fax: (205) 663-4524 info@shelbychamber.org www.shelbychamber.org
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Celebrating Growth in Shelby County
Bahama Buck’s Original Shaved Ice Company has officially opened its doors at 2300 Pelham Parkway, Pelham. President Jay Yarborough wants you to Flavor Your Life with the Bahama Buck’s experience which adds a new dimension to frozen desserts. Jay cuts the ribbon and is joined by Mayor Gary Waters, city officials and Ambassadors.
TS Arms held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark the Grand Opening its new location expansion at 3548 Pelham Parkway. TS Arms offers many rare and hard to firearms, memorabilia and all modern firearms. Owner Tim Hill cuts the ribbon and is joined by Mayor Gary Waters, city officials, team members and Ambassadors.
The Magic Wok is now open for business at 275 Supercenter Drive, Calera. Owner Jing Wang and team held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate its grand opening and was joined in support by family, friends and Ambassadors.
Congratulations to Drayer Physical Therapy Institute on its Grand Opening at 80 Highway 304, Calera. Manager Kaitlin Carlson, PT, DPT cuts the ribbon and is joined in support by Mayor Jon Graham, city officials, Calera and Greater Shelby Chamber Ambassadors.
Congratulations to Simply Infused on its Official Grand Opening at 11 Olmsted Street. Simply Infused is Mt. Laurel’s new specialty shop that features olive oils and balsamics from around the world and a tasting room. Owner Cheryl Harper and daughter Loreleigh cut the ribbon and are joined in support by family, friends and Ambassadors.
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Roto-Rooter Services Co. has moved to its newly expanded facility which allows for training, conference room, equipment space and more at 283D Cahaba Valley Parkway, Pelham. General Manager Josephus Morrow cuts the ribbon and is joined by Mayor Gary Waters, team members and Ambassadors.
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Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to Vicki Everett, Juice Plus+ Franchise Owner, for earning Ambassador of the Month. Vicki has been an Ambassador with the Chamber for four years and loves promoting Shelby County, the great county she lives and works in daily! She is a former Special Education teacher and administrator whose passion is educating and counseling children and adults in the role whole food nutrition plays in our health and how to make healthy lifestyle choices for better health. Juice Plus+ has been a daily part of Vicki’s life for more than 13 healthy years and she feels ethically and professionally responsible to share it with others. Juice Plus+ is a 22 year old global business, reaching 20+ countries, and is the most thoroughly researched brand name whole food nutritional product in the world with 23+ studies published in peer reviewed medical journals. Juice Plus+ is 32 vine ripened vegetables, fruits, berries and 2 grains picked fresh from THE FARM to CAPSULE or SOFT CHEW. Or you can grow your own produce with our TOWER GARDEN by JUICE PLUS+, an aeroponic
GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 3/26/15)
Officers Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Chair) Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair-elect)
vertical gardening system for the patio or poolside ... serving TOWER to TABLE. Vicki is active in her community and throughout Shelby County with her church, professional organizations, Highland Lakes Garden Club President, and an Ambassador with the Greater Shelby County and South Shelby County Chambers of Commerce, giving back to the community with her time and talents. For more information about Juice Plus+, call Vicki at 205-332-5255 or visit http://vickieverett.juiceplus. com. 2015 Ambassador Program Sponsor:
Bill Keller (Immediate Past Chair) John Browing Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) 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
Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company Linda Cencula (2016) Avadian Credit Union Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock QuarriesVincent Hills Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America 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
David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Amanda Mundy (*) Trinity Medical Center
Jim Purvis (2015) A. C. Legg, Inc.
David Schlueter (*) Buck Creek Stained Glass
Ashley Robinett (2015) Alabama Power Company
Brent Stewart (*) Renasant Bank *Serving a one-year term in 2015.
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Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNet” at Davis Drug in Columbiana Sponsor:
way to make new business contacts so bring plenty of business cards. There is no cost to attend; however, reservations are requested by Tuesday, June 16 to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 6634542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry work group is hosting its second Quarterly Industry Tour at Hibbett Distribution Center located at 201 Corporate Woods Drive in Alabaster on June 4th from 11:30AM until 1:00PM. Hibbett is a 420,000 square foot distribution center that ships and receives to all stores including to over 700 stores with the Hibbett private fleet. Hibbett can process 20,000 cartons in a single shift and their primary goal is to support the local store needs. Guests of the tour will be
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given a tour of the facility along with given the history and understanding of what goes on at this center on a day to day basis. The Quarterly Industry Tours are sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon. There is no cost to attend the tour; however, reservations are requested by June 1. Contact Brooke Story at 663-4542 ext 105 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
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Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, June 18 and join us at Davis Drug, 111 South Main Street in Columbiana from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNet. The morning meeting, sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc., is designed for members to enjoy networking, coffee and light refreshments — all before heading to the office. CoffeeNet events are a great
Quarterly Industry Tour to be held at Hibbett Distribution Center in Alabaster
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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 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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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 Quarterly Industry Tour Sponsor: Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., Hibbett Distribution Center 201 Corporate Woods Dr., Alabaster No cost. Reservations requested by June 1. 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 Story at 663-4542, ext. 105. 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. Go & Grow Workshop “How To Drive Recognition To Results” 11:30AM - 1:00PM 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 Monday, June 7 as lunch will be served. Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20.
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Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Pkwy, Ste 500, Birmingham Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Entrepreneur Rountable I Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. 8:00AM - 10:00AM Board of Directors’ Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham CoffeeNet 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. Davis Drug, 111 South Main Street in Columbiana No cost. RSVP requested by Tuesday, June 16. Entrepreneur Rountable II Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. 8:30AM - 10:30AM GSCC Community Luncheon Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, June 22. Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30. Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham Liberty Day Parade 3:00PM City of Columbiana
If you are interested in discussing advertising opportunities contact Rhett at 669-3131 or email rhett.mccreight@ shelbycoutyreporter.com.