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The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Small Business of the Year in four categories as part of 2015 Small Business Celebration sponsored by Regions Bank and scheduled for May 18-22. Completed nomination packets in four categories are due to the Chamber on Friday, April 17 by 5:00PM. Nomination packets are available by contacting Brooke Story by phone at 663-4542, ext. 105 or via e-mail at brooke@
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shelbyhamber.org. Small business, which employs half of all private sector employees, generates roughly 70% of new jobs annually and accounts for one of every 13 U.S. workers, truly is the backbone of our economy both nationally and locally. What’s more, roughly 75% of our 1,000+ Chamber members are companies
which employ 25 or fewer people. So you can see why small business is vitally important to our economy. The four categories are: Category I (1-10 Employees; Open 1 Year or More), Category II (11-20 Employees; Open 1 Year or More), Category III (21+ Employees; Open 1 Year or More) and Category IV (Less Than 25 Employees; Open Less Than 1 Year). The Chamber’s Small Business Work Group will host a Nominees’ Reception on Monday, May 18 for all
the nominees and their guests. The 2015 recipients will be announced at the Small Business of the Year Awards’ Community Luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. The cost for Greater Shelby Chamber members is $20 per person and $30 for “Future” members. Reservations are requested by noon on Monday, May 18. Call the Chamber at 6634542 or register online at Shelbychamber.org.
First Quarterly Industry Tour at Grede on April 1 The Chamber’s first Quarterly Industry Tour of 2015 is on April 1. The Industry Tour -- sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon -- will be held from 9:00AM until 11:00AM at Grede (pronounced Gray-D), 130 Industrial Park Road, Columbiana, AL 35051-9359. The iron foundry uses
the Lost Foam Casting process to create parts for the automotive, heavy truck, agricultural and construction equipment markets. Grede is the largest manufacturing employer in Columbiana. This specific operation dates back to the early 60’s when it began as Simsco. Today, their customers are
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some of the most recognized and successful equipment manufacturers in the world. On your visit, there will be a short brief on the overall business followed by a walking tour of the
facilities. Reservations are requested by Friday, March 27 and the tour is limited to 20 attendees. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis and can be made by contacting Brooke Story at 663-4542, email brooke@ shelbychamber.org or register online at www. shelbychamber.org. March 2015 | 53 Shelbychamber.org
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Greater Shelby Chamber to Host 3rd Small Business Celebration
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Celebrating Growth in Shelby County
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Oh My Boutique and Gifts held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its grand opening on location at 72 B Fulton Springs, Alabaster. At Oh My Boutique and Gifts you’ll find a wide variety of specialty gifts including baby gifts, jewelry, home decor, women’s clothing and much more!
Congratulations to Favorite Laundry -- A Children’s Clothing Store -on its one year anniversary! Located at 100 Croft Street in Mt. Laurel, Favorite Laundry offers clothes, novelty items for babies, toddlers and children from a variety of lines and they also have expanded to offer consignment items.
Executive Director of Psychiatric Services with Baptist Health Services Zelia Baugh cut the ribbon for the opening ceremony of Shelby Baptist South Tower’s Adult Psychiatric Unit located on the 5th floor of the South Tower in Alabaster. The 20-bed inpatient psychiatric unit is the first in Shelby County to be able to assist those in need of psychiatric services.
The Greater Shelby Chamber’s January Community Luncheon, sponsored by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., was its 34th Annual Meeting. The Chamber shared its 2014 Annual Report, 2015 Business Plan, recognized incoming and outgoing leadership and presented a special memento to Chris Curry on his retirement after 34 years of public service with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
New and existing members attended the Chamber Member Reception (held each quarter) to find out about the many benefits, resources, and information available through their membership Thank you to our 2015 sponsor, RX Catering! The programs and events we offer wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors!
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The SERVPRO of Birmingham held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new facility located at 2000 Huntley Parkway, Pelham. ServPro offers residential and commercial services from mold removal to top to bottom damage restoration cleaning.
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Volunteers Needed for “Keeping It Real” Programs in March 2015 Co-sponsors:
are interested in being a volunteer. Call 663-4542, ext. 106 or email keyla@ shelbychamber.org. Volunteers would arrive as early as 7:30AM and the program would conclude by 3:00PM. Lunch is provided for all volunteers.
The “Keeping It Real” program took students to a whole new reality recently at Thompson High School. The program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices by giving them a random “life scenario” which includes marital/ family status, education, job and salary. The students then have to pay bills based on the randomassigned scenario.
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The Chamber is seeking volunteers for 1/2 - 1 day for its “Keeping It Real” programs on Thursday, March 12 at Chelsea High School and on Tuesday, March 17 at Pelham High School. Volunteers would manage a station and assist 9th grade students as they “pay bills” and make “life choices” based on a random life scenario. The program is co-sponsored by The UPS Store Caldwell Mill/ Hoover and Legacy Community Federal Credit Union. Contact Keyla Handley if you, or your colleagues,
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Chamber’s Mentorship Program Providing Much Needed Assistance The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Mentorship program sponsored by Charter Business continues to provide confidential guidance for entrepreneurs and small business owners on a variety of issues, including starting a new business, expanding an existing business, launching a new product, downsizing and dealing with a difficult employee.
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The next Mentorship sessions will be held Tuesday, March 10 from 8:00AM-11:00AM. During that time, Michael Smith with the The Great, The Good and The Gone and the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence 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 3045 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 March 10.
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triglyceride levels Overweight; poor dietary choices Family history Lack of exercise Stress Additional Risk factors for stroke: African American/ Hispanic Previous Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)- precursor to stroke History of Atrial
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Go & Grow Workshop
“Creating Messages That Work”
On March 10, the Chamber’s Go & Grow Workshop -- sponsored by Charter Business and facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone -- will provide strategies and action steps for attendees to create and deliver messages that will grow their business. Topics covered during this hands-on and interactive workshop include: Learning How To Create 56 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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Messages That Get Action, Making Messages That Get To The People You Want To Hear Them, How To Win The Mind Share War With Your Chosen Audience, Building A Message Tool Kit That Works For You on Multiple Platforms And More!
The workshop will be 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 members ($20 for “Future” members). To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations for
this workshop by March 9 contacting Brooke Story, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support via e-mail at brooke@shelbychamber. org, by calling 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at Shelbychamber.org.
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Welcome New Members (As of January 29, 2015)
Alabama Rental Managers
Sydney Williams
2084 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham
Alabamarentalmanagers.com
Alpha Dawg Pet Sitting, LLC
Kelley Fulmer
3079 Highland Lakes Rd. Birmingham
AlphaDawgPets.com
Property Management Pet Sitting Service
ARCpoint Labs of Birmingham Terry Pouncey at Greystone
5510 Highway 280 South, Ste 215, Arcpointlabs.com/bham-greystone Birmingham Services
Chick-Fil-A at Inverness
Mark Meadows
4620 Hwy 280 S, Birmingham
Chick-fil-a.com/inverness
H&R Block - Richard Gibson
Rich Gibson
116 Market Center Dr. Alabaster
Hrblock.com
Pearce & Associates Auction Company
Chip Pearce
P.O. Box 1864, Alabaster
AuctionbyPearce.com
Shelby County Commission -Facilities
Reed Prince
P.O. Box 467, Columbiana
Shelbyal.com
Southern Roots
Tonya Youngblood 48 Chesser Crane Road, Ste E, Chelsea
Spot On, LLC
Susie Kelley
101 Patriot Park, Montevallo
The Watts Agency- Helena
Cathy Dunagan
911 Creekside Ct #C, Helena
Insurance
The Watts Agency- Pelham
Rachel McRee
600 Oak Moutain Commons Lane, Pelham
Insurance
Tracey L. Mercer OD, PC
Judy Hogan
2000 Southlake Park, Ste 100, Hoover
Woodforest National Bank
Tonika Lawson
630 Colonial Promenade Parkway Woodforest.com Alabaster
Restaurants Tax Preparation Auction Services Government - County Women’s Clothing/Jewelry Inbound Marketing/Website Services
Eye Care/ Optometrist Financial Institutions
Seeking Volunteers to Share Expertise at the Chamber’s Career Awareness Fair The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Career Awareness Fair all Shelby County 10th grade students on April 23-24 at the Shelby County Exhibition Center. The program, sponsored by Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, is an opportunity for business professionals to share 1/2 - 1 day with students the education and/ or training requirements, salary range, workplace expectations and more in needed to be employed
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in your respective field. We are seeking volunteers in the professions listed below to address students in the real world of work. If you or someone in your organization is interested in sharing your expertise, please contact Keyla Handley at 663-4542 ext. 106 or E-mail keyla@shelbychamber.org for more information.
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, AV Technology & Communication Business Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Transportation, Distribution, Logistics
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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GSCCC Board of Directors (As of 1/29/15)
Officers Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Chair) Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair-elect) Bill Keller Regions Bank (Immediate Past Chair) John Browing Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support) April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center (Vice Chair, Communications)
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Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration)
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.
2015 Continual Sponsors (As of January 29, 2015)
280 Living A.C. Legg, Inc. AT&T - Alabama America’s First Federal Credit Union Business Telephones, Inc. FastSigns First Commercial Bank Graham & Associates, CPA’s HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Jefferson State Community College M.J. Harris, LLC New Point Outdoor Shelby Baptist Medical Center Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover The GREAT the GOOD and the GONE University of Montevallo
Ambassador of the Month
Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing)
Andrew McGee (*) Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point
Board of Directors Tim Bowen (2015) Alabama Power Company
Jeff Brown (*) Brownstone Marketing Solutions
William Carroll (2015) Armstrong Relocation & Companies
Amanda Mundy (*) Trinity Medical Center
Congratulations to Kendall Williams for earning Ambassador of the Month. Kendall is the Development Director for the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation. The Foundation provides financial 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. Kendall also serves on the Board of Directors and Alumni Board for Leadership
David Schlueter (*) Buck Creek Stained Glass
2015 Ambassador Program Sponsor:
Joe Meads Sain Associates (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs)
David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Jim Purvis (2015) A. C. Legg, Inc.
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Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE Sam Tucker (2017) Charter Business
Brent Stewart (*) Renasant Bank *Serving a one-year term in 2015.
Shelby County, 2015 Chair of the Greater Shelby Chamber’s Ambassador Work Group and serves on the Chamber’s Education and Workforce Development Work Group. For more information about the Foundation and ways you can support Shelby County Schools, contact Kendall at foundation@ shelbyed.k12.al.us.
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Chamber “Eggs & Issues SpeedNetworking Times Breakfast” to Feature Four on March 19 Sponsor: The Greater Shelby, Washington Update from Calera, Montevallo and Shelby chambers Congressman Gary Palmer South are joining together to Sponsor:
attending. This event, sponsored by Alabama Power Company, is co-hosted by the Greater Shelby County, Calera, Hoover, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills chambers of commerce. The investment for a full breakfast is $15 per person for Chamber members and $25 for “Future” members. ShelbyOne investors receive one complimentary registration. Registration is required by March 26, so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@shelbychamber. org, by phone at 6634542 or register online at Shelbychamber.org.
Greater Shelby Chamber March Community Luncheon The Chamber’s March Community Luncheon will be hosted by the Existing Business & Industry Work Group. The Community Luncheon will be held on March 25 in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11:00AM for business networking and the program will begin promptly at 11:30AM. Existing Businesses & Industries are invited to participate in the Showcase Feature. Call or email Brooke Story, Director,
Business Development & Support for details at 6634542, etc. 105 or brooke@ shelbychamber.org. The investment is $20 per person for Chamber members and $30 per person for “Future” Members and includes a luncheon buffet. Reservations requested by Monday, March 23. Please contact the Chamber at info@ shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 663-4542 or register online at Shelbychamber.org.
host a four-Chamber SpeedNetworking event for members to expand the opportunity to connect! Bring a minimum 100+ business cards and ready for a morning of fun, fast and no cost networking! Sponsored by the YMCA Alabaster, the event will be held on Thursday, March 19 from 8:30AM until
10:00AM at the Rolling Hills Camp and Retreat Center, 521 Highway 304, Calera. There is no cost but reservations are requested by Tuesday, March 17. Contact the Chamber at 6634542 or register online at Shelbychamber.org.
March Business After Hours Features the Arts & Networking Mark your calendar for Thursdsay, March 5 and join us at the Shelby County Arts Council from 5:30PM until 7:00PM for Shelby County’s best after hours networking event! The Chamber’s quarterly Business After Hours -sponsored by Shelby County Newspapers -- are a great way to make new business contacts — and have fun while you’re doing it! The cost to attend is affordable — only $10 for Chamber members ($20 for “Future” members) — and includes hot, heavy
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hors d’oeuvres and two complimentary beverages of your choice. Advance reservations are requested by March 3. Contact the Chamber by phone at 6634542, info@shelbychamber. org or register online at Shelbychamber.org.
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Gary Palmer, the new Congressman for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District, was elected this past November and sworn into office in January. During his first term in Congress he will serve as a member of these three Congressional Committees: Oversight and Government Reform, Budget and Space, Science and Technology. He was also appointed as the representative for Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina to the Republican Policy Committee. On March 31, Congressman Palmer will join us for an “Eggs & Issues” Breakfast event from 7:30AM-9:00AM at the Birmingham Marriott Hotel and provide a Washington Update. Time permitting we will open the floor to questions from those
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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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11:30AM - 1:00PM - Ambassadors Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Small Business Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 5:30AM - 7:00PM - Business After Hours Sponsor: Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Shelby County Arts Council 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana Investment: $10 members, $20 “Future” members —includes hot, heavy hors díoeuvres & two complimentary beverages. Reservations requested by March 3. 8:00AM - 11:00AM - Small Business Mentorship Appointments Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD, and The GONE Sponsored by: Charter Business Greater Shelby Chamber 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham By appointment. Contact Brooke Story at 663-4542, ext. 105. 11:00AM - 1:00PM - Go & Grow Workshop “Creating Messages That Work” Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD, and The GONE Sponsor: Charter Business Greater Shelby Chamber 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Reservations requested by Monday, March 9 as lunch will be served. Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Existing Business & Industry Work Group Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham 8:00AM - 3:00PM - “Keeping It Real” Program Co-Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover Chelsea High School, 10510 Highway 11, Chelsea Volunteers needed. Contact Keyla Handley, 663-4542, ext. 106 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Health Services Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham
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8:30AM - 9:30AM - Education Work Group Shelby County Instructional Services Center 601 First Street South, Alabaster 11:30AM - 1:00PM - Calera Chamber Monthly Luncheon Timberline Golf Club, 300 Timberline Trail, Calera Investment: $12 No reservations required. 8:00AM - 3:00PM - “Keeping It Real” Program Co-Sponsors: The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover & Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Pelham High School, 2500 Panther Circle, Pelham Volunteers needed. Contact Keyla Handley, 663-4542, ext. 106 8:00AM - 10:00AM - Entrepreneur Rountable I Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. 8:15AM - 9:30AM - Executive Committee Meeting Greater Shelby Chamber 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham SpeedNetworking Times Four Chambers Sponsor: YMCA Alabaster Rolling Hills Camp & Retreat Center, 521 Highway 304, Calera. No cost. Reservations requested by March 17. 8:30AM - 10:30AM - Entrepreneur Roundtable II Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. Greater Shelby Chamber 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, March 23. Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Governmental Affairs Work Group Sain Associates Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham 7:30AM - 9:00AM - “Eggs & Issues Breakfast” Washington Update from Congressman Gary Palmer Sponsor: Alabama Power Company Birmingham Marriott Hotel 3590 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham Investment: Members $15, “Future” members $25.