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Business Connections The Chamber’s September Membership Program, hosted by the Health Services Work Group, will feature a presentation by Dr. Donald Williamson, Alabama’s State Health Officer for the past 20 years. In addition to being an advocate for child health and communicable disease prevention and treatment, Williamson has led the state through numerous disasters and crises including hurricanes, tornado outbreaks, and the massive Gulf of Mexico oil
spill. Under his leadership, Alabama has become a leader in health education satellite conferencing.
He was the champion of a constitutional amendment that, had it not passed, would have left Alabama Medicaid with a $100 million shortfall this fiscal year. Businesses in the health care industry will be participating in the Showcase Feature during networking. Contact Keyla Handley, keyla@ shelbychamber.org or 663-4542, ext. 106. The Membership Program, sponsored by First Commercial Bank, will be held from 11:00AM until
1:00PM on September 24 at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Investment is $20 for Greater Shelby Chamber members, $30 “Future” members. Reservations requested by noon, Monday, September 22 by calling the Chamber at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
Green Business Program Announces Certified Green Business Member The Chamber's Existing Business & Industry Work Group is pleased to congratulate Hampton Inn & Suites of Eagle Point on being approved as a Certified Green Business. The Green Business Program, sponsored by Trash Taxi of Alabama, LLC, 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.” The purpose of this program is to recognize Shelby County businesses that are committed and engaged in
environmentally responsible operations and practices, also known as “green” business practices. The program will recognize these companies each year at the annual Industry Appreciation Event. 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. For further questions please contact Brooke Story, brooke@shelbychamber.org or call 663-4542, ext. 105.
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September Membership Program to feature Dr. Donald Williamson, State Health Officer, ADPH
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2014 Small Business of the Year Award Recipients Congratulations to the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce's 2014 Small Business of the Year Award Recipients. The Small Business Award Recipients were judged by an independent panel on staying power, growth in number of employees, increase in sales and territory, response to adversity, and evidence of contributions to aid community projects. Thank you to Regions Bank for sponsoring the 2014 Small Business Awards Program. 2014 Small Business Award Sponsor:
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Award Recipients were photographed with Chamber Chair, Bill Keller, Regions Bank on right. Categories and Recipients L-R: Category I 1-10 Employees Open 1 Year or More: Roberto Rodriguez, Trash Taxi of Alabama, LLC; Category II 11-20 Employees Open 1 Year or More: Dr. Ashley Ford & Dr. Deborah Rigsby, Calera Dental Center; Category III 21 or More Employees Open 1 Year or More: Cindee Standridge, Event Operations Group; Category IV Less than 25 Employees Open Less than 1 Year: Stephanie and Will Cholewinski, Chubb's Grub Station.
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Congratulations to Bedazzle Me More on its official Grand Opening. Owners Jessica and Darrel held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and was joined in support by Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon, City Officials, family, friends and Ambassadors.
The Chamber's Existing Business & Industry Work Group hosted its second Quarterly Industry Tour at the Mspark production facility in Alabaster. The Quarterly Industry Tours are sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon.
The Chamber's Small Business Work Group held a reception for the Small Business of the Year nominees as part of the Small Business Celebration sponsored by Regions.
Congratulations to Shelby Baptist Health Center on the opening of its new practice located on Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham. Pelham Mayor Gary Waters, City Officials and more joined in support at the Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Congratulations to Vapes and More on Pelham Parkway on its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Owner, Zalak Zaveri, cuts the ribbon and is joined in support by family, friends and Chamber Ambassadors.
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Congratulations to Scozzaro Law, LLC Attorneys on its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening. Co-owners H. Emmanuel and Kristi Scozzaro welcomed Helena Mayor Mark Hall, City Officials, family, friends, fellow business owners and Ambassadors as they joined in support.
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Combating Obesity in the Work Place Obesity is a serious and looming issue and is largely caused by our sedentary lifestyles, poor diets, high stress, and work/reward mentality. The important point here is that when you and your employees are healthy, they are more stable, productive, and happier. Here are some simple ways achieve just that.
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Sitting is the New Smoking It is becoming more and more apparent that the sedentary lifestyles that we lead are adversely affecting our health. If you drive to work, have an office job, and enjoy video games or television at night you are more than likely spending most of your waking life sitting. Sitting decreases blood flow and lymphatic
circulation, this can cause peripheral neuropathy and increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. So, sitting is bad — what do I do about it? Get a standing (or treadmill) desk at home or at work to increase blood flow and circulation. Stand up or walk around every 30 minutes. Walk or bike to work. Use a Yoga Ball as a chair. Work out at lunch and encourage your employees to do so. Use a Fit Bit or other reward system to help with keeping up with your health goals. Decrease Stress Increases in stress can increase fat storage (especially around the
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Diet We can’t deny the importance of diet in obesity and health so let's just get down to it. Make a pact with other employees to not bring sweet treats to work. How about some sunshine instead? Put the sandwich down - It isn’t just that donut you should be worried about - it is carbohydrates that are from a non-vegetable source. Follow Michael Pollon’s rules about food: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Dr. Thomas Slaughter III, D.C. and Clinical Herbalist Cameron Strouss Practitioners of The Chiropractic Center and Deep Roots Apothecary and Clinic
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midriff), inhibits proper digestion of food, may cause sleep disturbances, deregulate blood sugar, decrease immunity and increase inflammation. Here are some tips for decreasing stress in the work place: No coffee or caffeine drinks: These increase stress hormones in the body. Deep breathing: When you realize you are stressed out take 8 long slow deep breaths from your belly and say to yourself, “I am relaxed.” The mind follows the body; so, slowing and regulating your breathing relaxes your mind. Manage time well and work ahead. Working efficiently can really help to keep these from creeping up on you. Try a general adaptogenic herbal formula: Herbal adaptogens (Ashwaganda, Ginseng, Rhodiola) decrease your body's response to stress. They allow you to handle more stress with less of an adverse reaction on your sleep or weight, etc.
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If you're a small business owner wanting to discuss opportunities, challenges or any other issue you might be facing, the Chamber's new Entrepreneur & Small Business Mentorship Program, sponsored by Charter Business, is here to help. On Tuesday, September 2 from 8:00AM-11:00AM, Michael Smith with the The Great, The Good and The Gone will be available for a oneon-one confidential meeting with any small business owner
or entrepreneur to discuss any topic. Appointments are required so please call 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 September 2. Sponsor:
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Welcome New Members (As of July 23, 2014)
Airport Veterinary Hosptial, P.C.
E.F. Buchanan
1252 George Roy Pkwy, Calera
Veterinarian Services
All American Check Cashing, Inc.
Randy Kirby
507 1st Street SW, Alabaster
Blue Phrog Gallery
Phil Hurst
955 Main Street, Montevallo
Calera Dental Center, P.C.
Dr. Ashley Ford Dr. Deborah Rigsby
P.O. Box 149, Calera
caleradentalcenter.com
Dental Services
DC Scientific Pest Control
Jordan Glass
180 N. Yeager Ct, Pelham
dcspestcontrol.com
Pest Control Services
Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes
April McClung
199 Chase Dr, Pelham
emilysheirloompoundcakes.com
Bakery
Expedia Cruise Ship Centers
Jon Harvill
270 Doug Baker Blvd Ste 500, Birmingham
cruiseshipcenter.com/greystoneal Travel Agency
Lambert Record Center Management
Lindsey Tessin
415 37th St North, Birmingham
lambertrecordcenter.com
Lucky Dog Grooming Boutique
Magan Hall
33 Olmsted Street, Birmingham
Professional Translations Inc.
Trish Morrissette
P.O. Box 937, Alabaster
professionaltranslations-inc.com Language Translation Services
RangeWay Carriers
Wesley Dunn
120 Bishop Cr. Ste 126, Pelham
rangewaycarriers.com
Freight Brokerage
Rudulph Real Estate
Rudy Rudulph
3 Office Park Ste 107, Bham
rudulphrents.com
Rental Property Mgmt.
Studio V Salon
Valyn Anglin
2600 Hwy 58 Ste B, Helena
studiovhelena.com
Beauty Salon
The EGG & I
Bobby McGurk
5479 Highway 280 Ste 128, Bham theeggandirestaurants.com
Restaurants
TW Telecom, Inc.
Jeremy Spain
3000 Riverchase Galleria Ste 350, twtelecom.com Birmingham
Telecommunications
Washed by the Water Consignment
Vicki Brown
140 Bowling Ln, Pelham
Consignment
allamericancheckcashing.com
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Save the Dates! Chamber 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot is November 6 2014 Title Sponsor
The Greater Shelby Chamber is holding its 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on November 6 at Selwood Farm, Alpine. We are calling all Sporting Clay enthusiasts, beginners and
experts, to test your skills on the course! Teams and Sponsorships available. For more information call the Chamber at 6634542.
Special Offer on 2014 American Legacy Tour for GSCC Members On November 8, the "American Legacy Tour" concert featuring Confederate Railroad, Ronnie McDowell, The Florida Boys and other national performers will be held at WorkPlay. Tickets for this fast-moving concert full of great music will go on-
sale in a few weeks for $25 per person, but Greater Shelby Chamber members can attend complimentary and as guests of the Chamber and Horizons Financial Insurance Group, LLC. More details for this unique concert will follow, but to take advantage of this
great music and national talent contact the Chamber today—before these special and limited seats are gone!
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Long Drives, Birdies, Prizes & Networking at Chamber's 25th Annual Golf Scramble On September 9 (provided at the completion member Bent Brook Title Sponsor: ! Chamber of the tournament), greens Golf Club will once again There are still a few spaces remaining for the Chamber's 25th Annual Golf Scramble, sponsored by HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital, on September 9, but you'd better hurry! This year's event at
help fund the Chamber's vital education and workforce development programs in the coming year. Registration begins at 8:15 AM (with light breakfast @ 8:30AM) and the scramble tees off with a Shotgun Start at 9:00AM. Lots of prize opportunities will be
available for participants including longest drive, closest to the pin and a putting contest. The entry fee is $600 for a four-person team or $150 for each individual. This fee covers a light breakfast, lunch
fees, cart and two drink tickets per person. Other sponsorship opportunities still remain, so please contact Melanie Goodwin at the Chamber via e-mail at melanie@ shelbychamber.org or by phone at 663-4542 ext. 102 for more information.
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Team Building isn't always a top priority for business owners and managers, but managing your current staff to greatness should be. On September 2, 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 owners and managers building a GREAT team. Topics covered during this hands-on and interactive workshop include: How To Be a GREAT Manager Setting Expectations
Training Correcting Behavior Celebrating Success The workshop will be from 11:30AM-2:00PM 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 August 29 for this workshop via the Chamber's website (www. shelbychamber.org) or by calling 663-4542. Sponsor:
Business After Hours Is the Place To Be For New Business Contacts Shelby County's next premier business networking event -- sponsored by Shelby County Newspapers -- is scheduled for September 18 at Inverness Country Club and if you're looking for some new business contacts,
Business After Hours is the place to be! Come with plenty of business cards, and ready to make some serious business contacts from 5:30PM-7:00PM. The cost is $10 per person for Chamber
members ($20 for "Future" members) and includes hors d'oeuvres and two beverage coupons. Advanced reservations are requested, so please make reservations via the Chamber's website (www.
shelbychamber.org) or by calling 663-4542. Presenting Sponsor:
2014 CONTINUAL SPONSORS 280 Living A.C. Legg, Inc. America’s First Federal Credit Union AT&T of Alabama Business Telephones, Inc. FastSigns First Commercial Bank Graham & Associates, CPA’s HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation 60 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
Jefferson State Community College Legacy Community Federal Credit Union MetLife Financial Group of the South Shelby Baptist Medical Center Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. The UPS Store - Hoover The GREAT The GOOD and The GONE
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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)
Joe Sullivan (2014) Sullivan Communications, Inc. 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.
Directors Katie McDowell (2014) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. David Schlueter (2014) Buck Creek Stained Glass Michael Smith (2014) The Great, The Good, and The Gone
Amanda Mundy (*) Cardiovascular Associates Sam Tucker (*) Charter Business (*) Serving a one-year term in 2014.
Contact Us Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542
info@shelbychamber.org
Fax: (205) 663-4524
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Industry Tour to be held at American Village in Montevallo The Chamber's Existing Business & Industry Work Group invites you to join us for our 3rd Quarter Industry tour, sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, on Tuesday, September 30 from 11:00AM until 1:00PM at American Village, 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL 35115. Participants will tour the National Veterans Shrine and Register, visit Phillis Wheatley in the Colonial Chapel, head to learn about George Washington's Army in the Liberty Bell Garden and enjoy lunch in the Carriage House. If there's time, the
group will also tour the Oval Office replica. This will be a walk through tour so come prepared to walk rain or shine in comfortable shoes. A boxed lunch will be catered during this tour and RSVP is requested by Thursday, September 25. Investment is $10 with prepayment requested in advance. To make a reservation visit www. shelbychamber.org or call the Chamber at 663-4542. Sponsor:
Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Month, Bruce Koppenhoefer, Renaissance Enterprises. With a 40-year career that evolved from equipment engineer to product manager to marketing manager and now communications director, Bruce provides marketing communications services through his sole proprietorship, Renaissance Enterprises. In this capacity, he provides his clients with a single source for all their marketing communications needs, whether it be development of presentations or sales literature, newsletter implementation, ad design, or business writing. In
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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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Entrepreneur & Small Business Mentorship Program 8:00AM - 11:00AM Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & Gone Sponsor: Charter Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham By appointment. Contact Brooke Story at 663-4542. Go & Grow Workshop “Managing Your Staff To Greatness” 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 Friday, August 29 as lunch will be served. Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20. 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 25th Annual Golf FORE! Education 8:15AM - 1:00PM Title Sponsor: HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital Bent Brook Golf Club, 7900 Dickey Springs Rd., Bessemer Teams, Individual Players & Sponsorships Available. Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham
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Entrepreneur Rountable I 8:00AM - 10:00AM Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham Board of Directors’ Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM Presenting Sponsor: Shelby County Newspapers Inverness Country Club, #1 Country Club Dr., Birmingham Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20. Includes: Hot, heavy hors d'oeuvres and two complimentary beverages. RSVP requested by Tuesday, September 16. Membership Program - featuring Dr. Donald Williamson, State Health Officer, AL Dept. of Public Health Hosted by: Health Services Work Group Sponsor: First Commercial Bank Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Sponsor: Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham RSVP requested by noon, Monday, September 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 Quarterly Industry Tour 11:00AM - 1:00PM Hosted by: Existing Business & Industry Work Group Sponsor: Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. American Village, 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo Investment: $10 as lunch will be served. RSVP requested by Thursday, September 25.