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Business Connections Four Chambers in Shelby County Co-Hosting Annual Montgomery Drive-In on March 1 Sponsor:
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$40 for Chamber investors and $55 for “Future” investors. ShelbyOne investors receive one complimentary registration. For additional information
on this event, or to make a reservation, please contact Kirk Mancer at the Chamber via e-mail at kirk@ shelbychamber.org or by phone at 419-3361.
Go & Grow Workshop: “How To Turn Activity Into Revenue” On March 1, the Chamber’s Go & Grow Workshop -- sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc. and facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone -- will provide strategies and action steps to help you and your company turn your sales activity into revenue. Topics covered during this hands-on and interactive workshop include:
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• How To Close Sales Quicker & at Higher Profit Margins • Turning “Maybe” into “Yes” Faster • Finding Out the Real Objections Keeping People from Committing • Taking the Fear Out of the BIG Ask
The workshop will be from 11:30AM-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 February 29 by contacting Payton Thomas, the Chamber’s Manager of Business Development & Support via e-mail at payton@shelbychamber. org, by calling 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
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The 2016 Montgomery Drive-In, sponsored by AT&T - Alabama, will be co-hosted by the Calera, Montevallo, South Shelby and Greater Shelby County chambers on March 1 at various locations in our state capitol. The Drive-In event includes: transportation to and from Montgomery, a luncheon with our Shelby County Legislative Delegation, 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
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With most of the waking day spent away from home, the workday can provide a challenge for employees desiring to eat healthy. Problem eating can start before the workday begins with a high fat drive-through meal, or by skipping breakfast altogether. Allow an extra fifteen minutes to start the day right, with a high fiber and protein meal you can eat at home or take with you, such as high fiber cereal with Greek yogurt and fruit. A well balanced breakfast will provide enough energy to be productive and enough resolve to resist donuts or other office goodies.
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Choose like-minded friends with whom to eat lunch. Resist the thought to “treat” yourself in the middle of the day, and choose lean protein and vegetables,
in reasonable portions. If you tend to eat out every weekday, consider bringing your lunch a couple of days per/week. Then there is the
proverbial candy bowl. Studies at Cornell University showed that less candy was consumed if it was moved to a less accessible location. If you sneak a treat every time you pass the bowl, find a different route, and keep healthy snacks in your drawer or mini-fridge. Article submitted by: Donna Sibley, RDN, LDN| Wellness Dietitian St. Vincent’s One Nineteen
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Greater Shelby Chamber Now Accepting Small Business of the Year Nominations
The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Small Business of the Year in four categories as part of its 2016 Small Business Celebration sponsored by Regions Bank and scheduled for the month of May. Completed nomination packets in four categories are due to the Chamber on April 18 by 5:00PM. Nomination packets are available by contacting Payton Thomas, Manager, Business Development & Support by phone at 663-4542, ext. 105 or via e-mail at payton@shelbyhamber.org. Small business, which employs half of all private sector employees, generates roughly 70% of new jobs annually and
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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 investors 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
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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 2016 recipients will be announced at the “Small Business of the Year Awards” Community Luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, May 25 at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. The cost for Greater Shelby Chamber investors is $20 per person and $30 for “Future” investors. Reservations are requested by noon on Monday, May 23. Call the Chamber at 6634542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
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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 Shining Stars Academy located at 296 Yeager Parkway, Pelham, on its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its new childcare facility. Owner Tameka Danners cuts the ribbon along with Pelham Mayor Gary Waters, City Officials, friends, family, and Chamber Ambassadors.
Congratulations to SAS Tax & Accounting, LLC on its 10 year anniversary! Owner Susan Smith cut the celebratory ribbon and was joined in support by her team members, family, Pelham Mayor Gary Waters, City Officials, clients and Greater Shelby and South Shelby Chamber Ambassadors.
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Congratulations to Ovation Media, Inc. (OMI) on its Grand Opening Ceremony. OMI is a cutting edge marketing, branding, and merchandising production facility, delivering premium custom products. Owners Crystal & Mike Jones cut the ribbon and was joined by Helena Mayor Mark Hall, City Offcials, family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors.
Congratulations to APCO Employees Credit Union located on Huntley Parkway, Pelham on its Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting at it’s newest location. Branch Manager Jason Jones cuts the celebratory ribbon and was joined by Pelham Mayor Gary Waters, City Officials, staff, members and Chamber Ambassadors.
2015-16 “Keeping It Real” Program Wraps Up This Month! The Chamber’s Education Work Group is in its 3rd year of the “Keeping It Real” Program rotating throughout Shelby County Schools. This program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices by giving them a random-assigned “life scenario” which includes marital/ family status, education, job and salary. The students then pay bills, make decisions on increasing education,
adding a second job, etc. based on the randomassigned scenario. Each year this program has been an eye-opening experience for the 9th graders and the volunteers that assist with the program. The Chamber is seeking volunteers on Thursday, March 3 for Helena High School, 1310 Hillsboro Parkway, Helena and March 18 for Chelsea High School, 10510 County Road 11,
Chelsea. Volunteers would manage a station and assist the students as they make decisions “paying bills” and make “life choices” based their situation. If you or your colleagues, are interested in being a volunteer, please call the Chamber at 663-4542 or email info@shelbychamber. org. Volunteers would arrive at the schools as early as 7:30AM and the program would conclude by 3:00PM.
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Welcome New Investors (as of 11/17-12/31/2015)
Altec NUECO LLC
JanePhelps
1595 Highway 87
BBVA Compass
Trey Pollard
15 South 20th St, Ste 201 Birmingham bbvacompass.com
Beck & Hill LLC
Bobby Hill
Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine Cahaba Dental Arts
P.O. Box 2487
Alabaster
bhamfunandfamily.com
100 Brook Dr, Ste A
Helena
cahabadentalarts.com
Nicholas Hoard
Eclipse Coffee and Books
Cheryl Patton
iKidz
1032 Main Street
Bob Foust
Selwood Farm
Alan Hill
T. Fox Salon
Traci Fox
Financial Institutions Accounting Publications Dental
cateringbybellinis.com Catering Services crawfordbroadcasting.com
eclipsecoffee.com
Radio Station Restaurants
2089 Alton Road, Ste A Birmingham expertvendingservice.net Chelsea
P.O. Box 530244 Birmingham
2154-B Pelham Pkwy
Sav-A-Life Shelby, Inc.
Homewood Montevallo
Jason Paul P.O. Box 503
Catherine Gregory
Joy Wade
120 Summit Pkwy, Ste 200
Craig Lane
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions
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Jay Carr
Branden Saccomani 5511 Highway 280 South, Ste 109 Birmingham
Expert Vending Service, Inc.
Commercial & Fleet Supplier
Birmingham beckandhill.com
Crawford Broadcasting
Girls on the Run
nueco.com
265 Riverchase Pkwy E, Ste 108
Hamid Mashayekh
Catering By Bellinis
Calera
Pelham
filta.com
girlsontherunbham.org Community/Service Organizations
bricks4kidz/hoover.com
3156 Pelham Pkwy, Ste 1 706 Selwood Rd 2080 Valleydale Rd, Ste 7
Vending
Commercial Kitchen Service
Pelham
savalifeshelby.org
Education-Training and Tutoring Community/Service Organizations
Alpine
selwoodfarm.com
Hoover
tfoxsalon.com
Recreation Beauty Salons
Thompson High School
Wesley Hester
100 Warrior Dr
Alabaster
ths.alabasterschools.org Education - Schools
Wooden Spoon Bakery
Leslie Arnold
465 Salser Ln
Columbiana
wsbakery.com
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Chamber’s Mentorship Program Now Available On First Tuesday of Each Month The Chamber’s March “Entrepreneur Mentorship” program, which provides valuable and confidential assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, is scheduled for March 1. Participants receive guidance on starting a new business, expanding an existing business, launching a new product, downsizing and
dealing with a difficult employee. Appointments are required and usually last 30-45 minutes. Please contact Payton Thomas, the Chamber’s Manager of
Business Development & Support, at 6634542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at payton@ shelbychamber.org for availability on March 1.
Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNet” at iBERIABANK in Pelham Be sure to mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 22 and join us at iBERIABANK, 2695 Pelham Parkway, Pelham from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNet! The morning meeting is designed for investors to enjoy networking, coffee, and light refreshments -- all before heading to the office.
CoffeeNet events, sponsored by Cahaba Valley Computer Services, Inc., are a great way to make new business contacts so bring plenty of business cards. There is no cost to attend however reservations are requested by Monday, March 21 to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www.
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March Community Luncheon “Green Business Practices” The Chamber’s March Community Luncheon feature a presentation on “Green Business Practices” and the potential benefits to having a “Green Business” approach. The program is being hosted by our Existing Business & Industry Work Group. 56 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
The meeting will be held on March 30 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 investors and $30 per person for “Future” investors 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.
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Ambassador of the Year Congratulations to Kendall Williams for earning 2015 Ambassador of the Year. Kendall is the Development and Community Relations Director for the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation. The Education Foundation provides 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.
The Education Foundation’s mission is to expand the possibility for educational excellence for all of Shelby County Schools students and teachers. Kendall also serves on the Boards of Directors for Leadership Shelby County, Leadership Shelby County Alumni Board, South Shelby County Chamber Ambassador, 2015 Chair of the Greater Shelby Chamber’s Ambassador Work Group and serves on the Chamber’s Education and
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Workforce Development Work Group. For more information about the Education Foundation and ways you can support Shelby County Schools, contact Kendall at foundation@ shelbyed.k12.al.us.
Congratulations to Cindy Edmunds for achieving Ambassador of the Month. Cindy is a real estate agent with ARC Realty, and has been helping buyers & sellers for over 15 years. She loves what ARC stands for, “A Relationship Company”, and feels that is what makes the difference in working with an agent from ARC Realty. “We care for each other like a family at ARC, and we in turn show that same care with our clients.” Cindy enjoys helping
people with all types of real estate transactions. “Whether you need to upsize, down size, move across town, or move across the country, she can help!” She works with a lot of first time home buyers, as well as people relocating to Birmingham for the first time. She feels that her listening skills, patience, and attention to detail is what makes her a great agent. Cindy has been married to her college sweetheart, Kirk, for 28 years and they have two grown children. She loves
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spending time with her family, going to concerts & sporting events, reading, and traveling. If you have a real estate need or question, you can contact Cindy at 205-229-2774 or cedmunds@arcrealtyco.com.
YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK (December 12, 2015 - January 15, 2016)
Facebook: 44 New Likes, 311 Visits and 9,902 Post Reaches. Twitter: 2,491 Followers, 210 Tweets, 20,485 Tweet impressions, 152 Profile Visits and 14 Mentions. Responded to 119 requests for business & community information. Notarized 22 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County companies.
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Chamber Seeking Nominations for Second Annual Healthcare Professional of the Year The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s Health Services Work Group is seeking nominees for its second annual Healthcare Professional of the Year program. This award will recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in the
healthcare to our community. Any healthcare professional employed in the Shelby County area is eligible to be nominated. The deadline for nominations is April 29. The nominees and recipients will be recognized at the August Community Luncheon to be held on August 31, from 11:00AM
until 1:00PM at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. You may go to the Chamber’s website at www. shelbychamber.org to access the nomination form. For more information contact Keyla Handley, Director of Community & Investor Development, at 419-3357 or keyla@shelbychamber.org.
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Chamber Planning for 2nd Annual Career Awareness Fair The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Career Awareness Fair Career Awareness Fair for Shelby County Shelby County 10th grade students on May 4 & 5 at the Shelby County Exhibition Center. The program is an opportunity for business professionals to share with students the education and/ or training requirements, salary range, workplace expectations and more needed to be employed 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 Kelly Anderson at 663-4542 ext. 104 or E-mail kelly@shelbychamber.org for more information. 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
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Coal Yard Hosts March Business After Hours! Presented in 2016 by:
Officers Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair-elect) Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Immediate Past Chair)
Hosted by:
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)
register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
Entrepreneur Roundtable I is Accepting Applications The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable I is accepting applications. The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable program is part problem-solving, part information-gathering and contacts building. Participating business owners from non-competing companies meet for a confidential, peer-to-peer forum each month to gain valuable insights into others’ successes and achievements, and learn how to avoid the
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pitfalls of their mistakes. The Roundtable program is exclusive for the single individual responsible for the direction of the company and with the authority to make final decisions. For additional information on the Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable program or an application to join Roundtable I please contact Chamber President Kirk Mancer by phone at 6634542 ext. 101 or via e-mail at kirk@shelbychamber.org.
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
Board of Directors Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company
Brandon Greve (*) Regions Bank
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
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Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 15 & join us at Coal Yard, 4085 Helena Road in Helena from 5:30PM until 7:00PM for Shelby County’s best after hours networking event! The Chamber’s quarterly Business After Hours presented in 2016 by Shelby County Newspapers -- are a great way to make new business contacts & have fun while you’re doing it! The cost to attend is affordable at $10 for Chamber investors ($20 for “Future” investors) & includes hot, heavy hors d’oeuvres & two complimentary beverages of your choice. Advance reservations are requested by March 11. Contact the Chamber by phone at 663-4542, info@ shelbychamber.org or
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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. 11:30AM - 2:00PM - Go & Grow Workshop “How To Turn Activity Into Revenue” Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD and The GONE Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. Reservations requested by February 29. Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 Investors, $20 “Future” Investors. 10:00AM - 8:00PM - Montgomery Drive-In Meet at GSCC. Sponsor: AT&T- Alabama Investment: $40 Chamber Members, $80 “Future” members. Reservations requested by required by February 28. 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Small Business Work Group Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions
7:30AM - 3:00PM - Keeping It Real Program Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover Helena High School, 1310 Hillsboro Parkway, Helena Volunteers needed. Contact Kelly Anderson, 663-4542, ext. 104. South Shelby Chamber Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM/Columbiana First Baptist Church, 208 North Main Street, Columbiana Investment: $12. Reservation required. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Health Services Work Group
Calera Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM/Timberline Golf Club 300 Timberline Trail, Calera Investment: $12. No reservation required. 11:30AM - 1:00PM - Ambassadors Work Group Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust
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8:30AM - 9:30AM Education Work Group Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Existing Business & Industry Work Group Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Pkwy, Ste 500, Birmingham Entrepreneur Roundtable I 8:00AM - 10:00AM
5:30PM - 7:00PM - Business After Hours Sponsor: Shelby County Newspapers Coal Yard, 4085 Helena Road, Helena Reservations requested by March 11. 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. 7:30AM - 3:00PM - Keeping It Real Program Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover Chelsea High School, 10510 County Road 11, Chelsea Volunteers needed. Contact Kelly Anderson, 663-4542, ext. 104. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - CoffeeNet Sponsor: Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC iBERIABANK, 2695 Pelham Parkway, Pelham No cost. Reservations requested by March 21. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Governmental Affairs Work Group Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham GSCC Community Luncheon “Green Business Practices” 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 28. Investment: investors $20, “Future” investors $30.