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Business Connections The Annual Prayer Breakfast is designed for members 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 Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and The Jimmie Hale Mission for sponsoring this inspirational
event. Make plans to join us on Tuesday, November 25 from 7:30AM until 9:00 AM at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Reservations are
requested by noon, Friday, November 21. Greater Shelby Chamber members $20, “Future” members $30. Register online at www. shelbychamber.org or call the Chamber office at 6634542.
Enjoy a FREE Lunch on November 13 & Make Sure You’re Taking Full Advantage of All Your Membership Benefits Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “Free Lunch” — especially on November 13! We encourage you to join your fellow members and Chamber staff for some business networking and to learn how to maximize your membership investment.
Whether your firm is a new member or, a longtime Chamber member, you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30AM1:00PM to make sure you and your colleagues are taking full advantage of your membership investment.
A complimentary lunch provided by the sponsor -- Rx Catering -- will be available for all attendees. Reservations are requested by November 11 — and space is limited -- so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@shelbychamber.org. November 2014 | 53 Shelbychamber.org
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What Will Shelby County’s Business Climate Be in 2015?
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There will be no shortage of predictions and projections on the national and state level with regard to a variety of business issues -- but what do Shelby County business people think our own local 2015 business climate will look like? The Greater Shelby Chamber wants to give business owners and top managers the chance to voice their opinion — and help us let the local community know what Shelby County’s 2015 business outlook will be!
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We hope you’ll take a few moments to complete our 2015 Business Climate Survey -- developed by the Chamber’s Small Business Work Group -- and provide important feedback on business issues affecting your company in 2015. All individual responses will be kept confidential, but the overall results will be released and shared in composite with economic developers, elected officials and the media so we’ll all have a better idea of what business people like you think 2015
will hold for Shelby County. You can complete the survey two simple ways: 1) Go-online at www.shelbychamber. org and complete the survey there. You can access the survey by clicking on Recent News on the front page of the website, or 2) Request a copy of the survey from Brooke Story, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support by contacting her at brooke@ shelbychamber.org or calling 663-4542, ext. 105.
Greater Shelby Chamber members gathered at Inverness Country Club for a Business After Hours. Members enjoyed networking, cool beverages and delicious food. Thank you to Shelby County Newspapers for sponsoring the Business After Hours events.
Dr. Donald Williamson, State Health Officer Alabama Department of Public, was the keynote speaker at the recent membership luncheon, hosted by the Health Services Work Group and sponsored by First Commercial Bank.
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Congratulations to Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jesse A. Scroggins on reaching a monumental five years of serving clients in the community. Jesse was joined by family, clients and Chamber Ambassadors at the ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the milestone.
Congratulations to Shelby Pediatric Dentistry in Pelham on its grand opening and official ribbon cutting ceremony. Dr. Baxter was joined by family, Mayor Gary Waters, Pelham city officials, and Chamber Ambassadors.
Congratulations to Expedia Cruise Ship Centers at Lee Branch on holding its official ribbon cutting ceremony for its grand opening. Owner Jon Harvill and team were joined in support by Chamber Ambassadors.
Congratulations to LJ’s Boutique Alabaster on its grand opening. LJ’s boutique is located beside Joe’s Italian Restaurant. City officials, team members, family and Chamber Ambassadors joined in support at the ribbon cutting.
The Keeping It Real program kicked off at Cornerstone Christian School. The program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices, budgeting and is co-sponsored by The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover and Legacy Community Federal Credit Union.
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Thank you to the Community-Based Instruction (CBI)/ Transition to Work Training Program students for volunteering to get the golfer goody bags ready for our 25th Annual Golf FORE! Education Tournament!
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Cancer Prevention
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Cancer becomes a serious public health issue. In the United States, a man has a 44% chance of being diagnosed with invasive cancer in his lifetime, and a woman has a 38% chance of that. Research in recent years have revealed that more than half of all cancer deaths could be prevented by making healthy choices, such as not smoking, staying at a healthy weight, eating right, keeping active, and getting recommended screening tests. Many scientific studies have also shown that most healthy individuals harbor microscopic tumors in different organs, which mostly remain dormant as our body’s host defense system and immune system guard us against these micro-tumors breaking into growth. However, inflammation, infection, and other pathological conditions
could stimulate or facilitate tumor growing conditions. Therefore, maintaining our body in a healthy and balanced condition is the key to preventing dormant tumors from becoming active. After 20 years of experience in biomedical research, including tumor biology and anti-cancer drug discovery, I have learned that a comprehensive approach is needed for effective cancer prevention and health management, which should include five aspects as clinical understanding: dietary health, exercise, mental and spiritual attitude, and scientific proven-based supplements for health enhancing and improving. The latest research has shown the health benefits of a special group of herbs, such as Scutellaria Barbata and Astragalus, and how
these herbs can be effective for cancer treatment and prevention. After a long career in cancer research, a few years ago, I founded Q&Aid Research Institute. Q&Aid focuses our research on medicinal herbs for cancer prevention and health management. We’ve developed our web pages to provide some of the scientific information on herbs for cancer. Q&Aid Resource Center also provides related information and helps people to conduct their research on medical herbs for their specific needs for free as a community
service. We believe that by combining a healthy lifestyle with sciences and natural resources can significantly reduce cancer incidence rates in the United States, and throughout the world. Zhican Qu, PhD CEO Q&Aid Researchs
Members are Taking Advantage of Entrepreneur Mentorship Program The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Mentorship program sponsored by Charter Business has provided much needed assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Members have been taking advantage of being able to meet with Michael Smith of the The Great, The Good and The Gone to receive guidance on business expansion, understanding successful branding and how to deal with a difficult employee. The next Mentorship sessions will be held Tuesday, November 11 from 8:00AM-11:00AM. During 56 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
that time, Michael 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 November 11. Sponsor:
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Welcome New Members (As of September 26, 2014) Hall Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
Kaye Spears
6930 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham
birminghamdmd.com
Dental
Home Depot Supply Chain
Preston Combellick
6400 Jefferson Metropolitian Pkwy McCalla
It’s About Time Urgent Care
Elizabeth Deslattes
5152 Colonial Park Rd
itsabouttimeuc.com Birmingham
Health & Wellness
NobleBank & Trust
Paul Rogers
P. O. Box 380636 Birmingham
noblebank.com
Financial Institutions
Skin Therapy, LLC
Julie Moss
15 Mt Laurel Avenue Birmingham
skintherapyspa.net
Health & Beauty
Rosen Harwood, PA
Linda Mothersbaugh
2200 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste 200 Tuscaloosa
RosenHarwood.com
Attorneys
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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 six members 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, 2015:
Katie McDowell -- Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Dominic Buompastore -Hyatt Regency Birmingham — The Wynfrey Hotel
Michael Smith -- The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE
Bill Connor -- America’s First Federal Credit Union
Sam Tucker -- Charter Business
Chris Grace -- Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon
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, 2014. 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 mailed to the membership for an election to be held on or before December 5, 2014.
25th Annual Golf FORE! Education was a Huge Hit The Chamber’s 25th Annual Golf FORE! Education was a huge success. Thank you to the following member organizations for your support.
2014 Title Sponsor:
Congratulations to the First Place Team Winner 280 Living (L-R): Lane Finley, Nathan Pearman, Scott Morris and Tray Rasco.
TEE/GREEN SPONSORS 280 Living
Graham & Associates, CPA’s
Protection One Alarm Monitoring
A.C. Legg, Inc.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Inverness
Rux Carter Insurance Agency
Alabama Power Company
Horizons Financial Group
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club
Jefferson State Community College
Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
America’s First Federal Credit Union
Legacy Community Federal Credit Union
Tami Pickett - Keller Williams Realty
AT&T of Alabama
Lhoist North America
The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover
Bryant Bank
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
TheGREATtheGOODandtheGONE
Business Telephones, Inc.
MetLife Premier Client Group
Thompson Tractor Co.
City of Columbiana
MJ Harris Construction Services, LLC
University of Montevallo
Event Operations Group
Noland Health Services
Vital Records Control of Alabama
FastSigns
Payroll & Benefit Solutions
Waste Pro
First Commercial Bank
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Save the Dates! Last Call for Teams for the 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on November 6 This is the last call for teams to be entered in the Greater Shelby Chamber’s 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on November 6 at Selwood Farm, Alpine. Beginners & experts will enjoy the Five Star rated 14 station course which has been designed for pleasure and
enjoyment in the great outdoors. 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: course, two meals, and two drink tickets per person and golf
carts for each team. Contact the Chamber at 663-4542 for more information. 2014 Title Sponsor:
Go & Grow Workshop: “The Keys to Sales Prospecting Today”
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Sales is at the top of the list for every business. On November 11, 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 the tools, techiques and strategies for positive prospecting in today’s sales environment. Topics covered during this hands-on and interactive workshop include: Strategy use of Social Media,
Building Networks, Getting to the C Suite, Picking up the Phone and Effective use of Voice Mail, Walking in the Door Uninvited. The workshop will be from 11:30AM2:00PM at the Chamber. The investment for this workshop is $10 per person for Chamber members ($20 for “Future” members) and includes lunch.
To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations by Monday, November 10 for this workshop via the Chamber’s website (www.shelbychamber. org) or by calling 663-4542. Sponsor:
The American Legacy Tour Comes to Birmingham The American Legacy Tour comes to Workplay Theatre in Birmingham, Saturday, November 8 (Veteran’s Day weekend). The tour features national touring talents Confederate Railroad, Ronnie McDowell, The Florida Boys, Amber Hayes, Kalisa Ewing, Matt
Hoggatt, Lee Gibson, Coral Reefer Doyle Grisham, and Tara Priest. The event is hosted by Horizons Financial Insurance Group and Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (GSCC). “Here’s an event that is just plain fun,” said organizer Jim Nix of Horizons Financial
Insurance Group. “Plus, it’s for a great cause! The Greater Shelby County Community Foundation, a 501(c) (3) Charity.” Kirk Mancer, President and CEO of Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce shared, “We appreciate co-hosting this event with Horizons Financial Insurance Group. This stop on the American Legacy Tour promises to be a fun-filled evening for everyone in
attendance. What’s more, the opportunity to raise awareness of our Chamber’s efforts in workforce development and education for the betterment of our communities throughout Shelby County makes this event a win-win for all of us!” Doors will open at 7:30:PM and the concert begins at 8:00PM. Tickets are on sale by going to www. americanlegacytour.com or at www.workplay.com.
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(as of 9/6/14)
Officers Bill Keller Regions Bank (Chair) Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, LLC (Chair-Elect) Paul Rogers (Vice Chair, Business Development) John D. Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (Vice Chair, Communications) April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Keith Barfield Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing) David L. Nolen Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair)
Tim Bowen (2015) Alabama Power Company David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama James E. Purvis (2015) A.C. Legg, Inc. Charlie Stevens (2015) Thompson Tractor, Inc. Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company Linda Cencula (2016) Alabama Telco Credit Union Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock Quarries — Vincent Hills Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America Gregg Maercker (2016) First Commercial Bank Chris Grace (*) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Amanda Mundy (*) Cardiovascular Associates
Directors Katie McDowell (2014) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. David Schlueter (2014) Buck Creek Stained Glass
Sam Tucker (*) Charter Business (*) Serving a one-year term in 2014.
Michael Smith (2014) The Great, The Good, and The Gone
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Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to Phyllis Bolena, our Ambassador of the Month. Phyllis is a Business Banker with Heritage Bank of The South, has 25 years of Banking Experience and enjoys helping clients and businesses achieve their financial goals. Phyllis lives in Helena with her husband Dale Bolena (of DB Appraisal Services). Phyllis enjoys playing golf with her husband, water skiing with family, extreme sports with her son, cooking, and spending time with friends and family; especially time with her granddaughter Eliot. Phyllis believes in building strong communities. She has been involved with The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce for more than 16 years, serves on the Chamber’s Small Business
Work Group, Leadership Shelby County Alumni, Chair of the Shelby County YMCA Board for Strong Kid’s and Healthy Communities (Pelham) and a Member of Beyond Business BNI Pelham. Please feel free visit Phyllis Bolena at Heritage Bank of The South 2723 Pelham Parkway in Pelham or call 205-621-5421 to see how she may help you achieve your financial dreams.
Quarterly Industry Tour at Stone Hallow Farmstead The Chamber’s Existing Business and Industry Work Group will host its fourth Quarterly Industry Tour sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon on Tuesday, November 4 at Stone Hallow Farmstead. The guided tour will begin at the chicken coup where attendees will see heritage bred hens, turkeys, and ducks. Guests will be able to gather eggs at this point. Then the tour will lead to the
milk parlor where the goats are milked daily. Lastly, guests will visit the gardens with a cheese tasting and then enjoy lunch. Registration requested by November 3 as lunch will be served. Cost is $12 per person and will need to be paid for in advance. Contact Brooke Store, Director, Business Development and Support at 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
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1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542
info@shelbychamber.org
Fax: (205) 663-4524
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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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Quarterly Industry Tour 11:00AM - 1:00PM Hosted by: Existing Business & Industry Work Group Sponsor: Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Stone Hallow Farmstead, 2006 Dead Hollow Rd N, Harpersville Investment: $12 as lunch will be served. Reservations requested by Monday, November 3. 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 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot 8:15AM - Registration & Breakfast 9:00AM - Shoot Start Selwood Farm, Inc., 706 Selwood Road, Alpine Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham Go & Grow Workshop “The Keys to Sales Prospecting Today” 11:30AM - 2:00PM Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, The GOOD, and The GONE Sponsor: Charter Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham RSVP requested by Monday, November 10 as lunch will be served. Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20.
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Membership Reception 8:30AM - 10:00AM Sponsored by RX Catering Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham No cost. RSVP requested by November 11 as lunch will be served. Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Entrepreneur Rountable I 8:00AM - 10:00AM Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Board of Directors’ Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Annual Prayer Breakfast Doors open at 7:30AM. Program 8:00AM - 9:00AM. Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and The Jimmie Hale Mission Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Friday, November 21. Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30.
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Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham
The Chamber will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
If you are interested in discussing advertising opportunities contact
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