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Business Connections Inaugural ‘Small Business Summit’ being held November 10
Accounting/Tax — Insurance — Retirement — Capital — Human Resources. The Small Business Summit will be held at the Chamber
office on November 10. Doors will open at 8:15AM with the panel discussion beginning at 8:30AM and conclude 10:30AM.There is no cost to
attend however reservations are requested by noon on November 8 due to limited seating. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact Payton Thomas, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support at payton@shelbychamber.org, telephone at 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
Annual Prayer Breakfast features Beth Chapman as Keynote Speaker The Annual Prayer Breakfast presented in 2016 by Jim ‘N Nick’s Community BAR-B-Q, is designed for investors to come together to fellowship, celebrate and give thanks for our many blessings. It’s also a time to reflect on what’s truly important in life and what inspires us to make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you to Shelby Baptist Medical Center for sponsoring this inspirational event. our keynote speaker. Ms. This year we are honored Chapman is the owner of Beth to have Beth Chapman as Champman & Associates, LLC.
2016 Presenting Sponsor:
She is a nationally recognized, award-winning writer, a public speaker and a leading authority in the political and public relations arena. Join us
as Ms. Chapman shares her experiences with us at the Annual Prayer Breakfast. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 22 from 7:30AM until 9:00 AM at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Reservations are requested by noon on Friday, November 18. Cost for investors, $20, “Future” investors $30. Register online at www.shelbychamber.org or call the Chamber office at 663-4542. November 2016 | 53 Shelbychamber.org
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Are you ready to make 2017 your best year in business yet? Then make plans to join us for the Inaugural “Small Business Summit” on November 10. This inaugural event, hosted by the Chamber’s Small Business Work Group, will feature an open panel discussion designed to give small businesses helpful tips to make 2017 the most successful year possible. Our panel of experts will cover the following areas:
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Green Business Designations The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry work group is excited to congratulate the following investors -- Brittani Morris, State Farm Agency, FocalPoint Coaching, The Gingerbread Lady, LLC and Wilson Computer Support -- 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.” If your company is engaged in green practices and is interested in applying for the Chamber’s Green
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.
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Chamber Launches Communication Matters For 11th Grade Students! The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce launched it’s new workforce development program called “Communication Matters” on October 6 at Cornerstone
Christian School. This program that targets soft skills (i.e. interviewing skills, resume writing, etc.) was created to help students understand the dos and don’ts of the workplace.
The Chamber takes time to go over over what you should and shouldn’t do during an interview, how to properly write a resume, things to include on your resume, how to dress
during an interview and much more. The Chamber hopes this program will help Shelby County students as they embark on their journey into the real world of work.
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Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNet” at Grand Reserve at Pelham Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, November 17 and join us at the Grand Reserve at Pelham, 10 Grand Reserve Drive, Pelham from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNet! The morning meeting is designed for members 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, November 14 to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 6634542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
Presented in 2016 by:
Go & Grow Workshop: “Finish Hard & Start Fast” Presented in 2016 by:
Plan for 2017, Reviewing How To Make Sure Your Actions Match Your Goals, Keeping Your Team In the Game Mentally As Well As
Physically, And much, much more! The workshop will be on November 1 from 11:30AM2:00PM 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 no later than noon on October 31 by contacting Payton Thomas, the Chamber’s Manager of Business Development & Support via e-mail at payton@ shelbychamber.org, calling 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at www.shelbychamber. org.
Report of the Nominating Committee In accordance with the by-laws of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, the Nominating Committee has met and selected an “Official Ticket” for election to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The individuals representing six member organizations listed below have agreed
to be placed on the slate of candidates for the Board and are willing to serve a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2017: Additional candidates may be added to the “Official Ticket” by means of a petition signed by any ten Chamber members and received in the Chamber Office on or
before November 15, 2016. If no petitions are received this “Official Ticket” shall be considered elected. If any candidates are added by petition those names will be added to a ballot and forwarded to the membership for an election to be held on or before December 5, 2016. Tracey Morant Adams --
Renasant Bank Troy Ainsworth -- Lhoist North America Jay Dennis -- Regions Bank Mark Griggs -- Summer Classics Charles Hall -- Grandview Medical Center Mitt Schroeder -- Central State Bank
Shelby County’s Business Climate in 2017 Will Be________?
Your Greater Shelby County Chamber is teaming up again this year -- with the University of Montevallo’s Stephens College of Business — to determine what Shelby County business people think our local 2017 business outlook will look be. To do that, we’re asking Chamber investors to take a few moments to complete
our 2017 Business Climate Survey — developed by the Chamber’s Small Business Work Group & Dr. Stephen Craft, Dean of the Stephens College of Business — to provide important feedback on business issues affecting your company in 2017. All individual responses will be kept confidential, but the overall results will be released
and shared in composite during the Chamber’s 2017 Business Outlook Conference co-hosted by the Stephens College of Business. In addition, the information will also be shared with economic developers, elected officials
and the media so weíll all have a better idea of what business people like you think 2017 will hold for Shelby County. You can complete the survey by going on-line at www.shelbychamber.org and complete the survey there. You can access the survey by clicking on the “2017 Business Outlook Survey” rotator slide on the front page of the site. November 2016 | 55 Shelbychamber.org
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The November Go & Grow Workshop -- sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc. and facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone -- will feature valuable information for business owners and managers on: Learning How To Make Sure You Finish 2016 Strong, Making Sure You Have A
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Welcome New Investors (as of 7/28/2016 - 9/6/2016)
Amazing Kids Management Group Bernie’s On Main Street Birmingham Wellness Massage Farmers Insurance - Joseph Buff Agency H. Monroe Properties Southeast Commercial State Farm Insurance, Brittani Morris Agency Whataburger @ Pelham
Pelham Columbiana Hoover Chelsea Pelham Birmingham Alabaster Pelham
Childcare Restaurants Massage Therapy Insurance/ Financial Investments Real Estate Real Estate - Commercial Insurance Restaurants
For a complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.
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Last Chance to Lock & Load Your Team in the Chamber’s 7th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot November 15 We’re fired up and ready for the Chamber’s 7th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot locked in for November 15 to spend a day enjoying the great outdoors. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, the course at Selwood Farm tests sporting clay enthusiasts skills. Its 14 station course has been designed for maximum pleasure and enjoyment for everyone. So load your team up for a “shoot out” of competition and fun at this year’s tournament. Various
sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration and breakfast opens at 8:15AM and the shoot starts at 9:00AM. Lunch will be served after round completed. Teams ($400), individuals ($100) which includes: Breakfast before shoot, course and golf carts for each team, lunch after round and various hot and cold beverages. Contact the Chamber at 663-4542 or visit www. shelbychamber.org for more details.
Thank you to the following 2016 sponsors: Silver Sponsors:
Breakfast Sponsor:
Cotton Drop Contest Sponsor:
Station Sponsor:
Chamber Encourages ‘YES’ Votes on Two November 8th Ballot Initiatives On November 8, voters across Alabama will go to the polls and cast their vote for President and the U.S. House of Representatives. While these are vitally important, the Greater Shelby County Chamber wants to encourage you to also remember to vote “YES” on two statewide Amendments — Amendment Two and 56 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
Amendment Fourteen — that will also be on the ballot. Since 2012 more than $15
million has been transferred out of the Parks System budget and into the General Fund. Losing this money has been detrimental to the Parks System overall, and caused challenges for our own Oak Mountain State Park — one of Shelby Countyís most valuable resources from a quality of life, economic development and tourism perspective. A
“YES” vote on Amendment Two will protect the funding of Alabama’s State Parks System and our own Oak Mountain State Park. Amendment Fourteen will protect hundreds of existing local laws — including 8 that are extremely important to Shelby County — which are currently under court challenge.
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Greater Shelby Chamber Hosts 2016 “Annual Safety Awards” Program Inc.
The Chamber was pleased to recognize the excellent service our Shelby County Public Safety departments provide our communities by honoring the people who diligently work to ensure the safety of all citizens at its September Community Luncheon. In announcing the
recipients of the 2016 Safety Awards, we acknowledge the teamwork that goes into a successful department. Thank you to the 2016 presenting sponsor, Alabama Power, co-sponsors 280 Living and APCO Employees Credit Union and awards sponsor A.C. Legg.
Shown in each photograph on far left is Leroy Nix, Manager, Division External Affairs, Alabama Power and far right is Jeffrey Purvis, Director of Operations, A.C. Legg, Inc. -- Recipients are shown in the order recognized at the program.
Ryan Tallie Calera Fire Department Presented by: Chief Sean Kendrick
Taylor Gunnels Chelsea Fire Department Presented by: Officer Paul Williams
Bill Mayfield Helena Fire Department Presented by: Captain Chaed Agee
George “Buddy” Ingleright Pelham Fire Department Presented by: Battalion Chief Mike Reid (C) Chief Danny Ray (L)
Terry Gowers Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Presented by: Sheriff John Samaniego
Chris Cannon Alabaster Police Department Presented by: Deputy Chief Jeff Anthony
Robert Grant Calera Police Department Presented by: Chief Sean Lemley
Sasha Lilly Columbiana Police Department Presented by: Chief Lamar Vick
Charles Hudson Helena Police Department Presented by: Chief Pete Folmar
Cleon Williams Harpersville Police Department Presented by: Chief Jimmy Macon
Jacob Strawn Montevallo Police Department Presented by: Chief Jeremy Littleton (L) Lieutenant Tim Alexander (R)
Carl Perkinson Pelham Police Department Presented by: Chief Larry Palmer
Award Sponsor:
Co-Sponsors:
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Presenting Sponsor:
Robert Crawford Alabaster Fire Department Presented by: Chief Jim Golden
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Ambassador of the Month
Congratulations to Connie Champion for achieving Ambassador of the Month. Connie is an Independent Brand Promoter for the Thrive Experience by Le-Vel. She has been working for Le-Vel for 11 months. The goal of Le-Vel is to provide its customers with access to a premium lifestyle through their premium grade vitamin supplements. Thrive is a simple 3-step process that you complete within the first 30 minutes of your day. Since starting her Thrive Experience, Connie has lost over 30 pounds, and gotten her happy back. Her general aches and discomforts were calmed and she is able to make it through each day without feeling tired. Connie has been married to her husband, Brian, for 24 years. Connie has a step-son, Ren, who is 29 and she and her husband have one daughter, Brianna, who is 22. When Connie isn’t promoting the Thrive Experience she enjoys spending time with her family, working with special needs children, and singing. For more information about
(as of 01/01/16)
Officers Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair-elect)
the Thrive Experience you can give Connie a call at 205-9664398, email championthriver@ gmail.com, or take a moment to view her website at www. champion92.le-vel.com. Be sure to visit www.facebook. com/LeVel Brands and like the page to keep up with the specials, and giveaways by the CEOs. Ambassador Program Presented in 2016 by:
Contact Us: 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
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GSCCC Board of Directors
Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Immediate Past Chair) 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
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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Health Focus of the Month: Alzheimers Disease And the Workplace Presented in 2016 by:
32% of caregivers provide care for at least 5 years. 18% of men and 61% of women take a leave of absence. 11% of men and 21% of women cease working full time Nearly 30% pass up promotions, training or assignments; and
experience loss of $25,500 in SS benefits; $67,000 in pension benefits and $566,000 in lost wages. Health care costs for employees with Alzheimer’s average three times higher than those of others. Alzheimers and other dementias cost American businesses $61B per year in health, long-term and
hospice care ($24.6B), and lost productivity of employees ($36.5B). Some things business owners can offer that have proved effective are: Long term care policies for employees and their parents. Support groups. Employee assistance programs for emotional distress. Counsellors to answer questions about the patient, and options for assisted living and nursing homes. Article Submitted by: Anne R. Moses, Esq. Health Services Work Group
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The Alzheimer’s Association reports: 43.5M caregivers are giving care to an older person. Almost 15M people provide unpaid care to persons with Alzheimer’s or other dementias = 17B hours of unpaid caregiving valued at more than $200B. 67% of caregivers are between 35 – 64 years old. 60% of caregivers are women, half of whom were employed full or part-time. 6.6M employees provide care for Alzheimer’s patients. Many need to make major changes to work schedules leaving early, taking time off or going in late.
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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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Go & Grow Workshop “Finish Hard & Start Fast” 11:30AM - 2:00PM Presented by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. Reservations requested by noon, October 31. 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 Service Center 601 First Street South, Alabaster Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM iBERIABANK, 2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham “Small Business Summit” 8:30AM - 10:30PM No cost. Reservations requested by November 8. Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM
7th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot 8:30AM - 1:00PM Co-sponsors: Shelby Baptist Medical Center & Signature Homes Selwood Farm, Inc., 706 Selwood Road, Alpine See page 4 for details.
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Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM
Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required. CoffeeNet 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sponsor: Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Grand Reserve at Pelham, 10 Grand Reserve Dr, Pelham No cost. Reservations requested by November 14. Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham GSCC Annual Prayer Breakfast featuring Beth Chapman Presenting Sponsor: Jim ‘N Nick’s Community BAR-B-Q Co-sponsor: Shelby Baptist Medical Center Doors open at 7:30AM. Program 8:00AM - 9:00AM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon on Friday, November 18. Investment: $20 investors, $30 “Future” investors.
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YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK Facebook: 39 New Likes, 123 Visits and 3,042 Post Reaches,Total Likes 2,642. Twitter: 2,627 Followers, 207 Tweets, 21K Tweet impressions, 193 Profile Visits and 5 Mentions. Responded to 138 requests for business & community information. Notarized 43 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County Companies
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