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Business Connections Ready — Aim — Fire at the Chamber’s 6th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot November 12 Sponsor
“shoot out” competition and fun at this year’s tournament. Various sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit www.
shelbychamber.org/annualsporting-clay-shoot for more details. 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/ annual-sporting-clay-shoot for more details.
What Will Shelby County’s Business Outlook Be in 2016? 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 2016 business climate will look like? The Greater Shelby Chamber and the University of Montevallo want 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 2016 business outlook will be! We hope you’ll take a few moments to complete our 2016 Business Outlook Survey and provide important feedback on business issues affecting your company in 2016. All individual responses will be kept confidential, but the overall results will be released and shared
in composite during the Chamber’s 2016 Business Outlook Conference cohosted by the University of Montevallo. In addition, the information will also be shared with economic developers, elected officials and the media so we’ll all have a better idea of what business people like you think 2016 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 2016 Shelby County Business Outlook Survey rotator slide on the front page of the website, or 2) Request a copy of the survey from Brooke White, the Chamber’s Director of Business Development & Support by contacting her at brooke@shelbychamber.org or calling 663-4542, ext. 105. November 2015 | 55 Shelbychamber.org
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Get fired up and ready for the Chamber’s 6th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot set for November 12 and plan to spend a day enjoying the great outdoors. The Chamber is seeking beginner & expert sporting clay enthusiasts to test your skills on the 14 station course at Selwood Farm which has been designed for maximum pleasure and enjoyment for everyone. Thanks to our 2015 Title Sponsor, America’s First Federal Credit Union, we are loading up for a blast of a
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Workplace Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
Substance abuse in the workplace is an ongoing problem costing employers thousands of dollars annually per substance abusing employee. Employers who suspect that workers are abusing illicit drugs should intervene immediately to reduce their liability and costs, and improve employee productivity and morale. Employers should be on the lookout for workplace
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signs and symptoms of abuse including excessive absenteeism, being away from their work area frequently, high accident rate, difficulty concentrating on work tasks, confusion, alternating periods of very high and very low productivity, lowered job efficiency including mistakes, bad decisionmaking, missed deadlines, and improbable excuses for poor performance, poor relations with supervisors and fellow employees, borrowing money from co-workers, wide swings in morale, and unreasonable resentment toward coworkers or supervisors.
Employers should also monitor employees for deterioration of physical appearance and grooming, wearing sunglasses at work, wearing long-sleeve
clothes in hot weather, and reluctance to wear short-sleeve attire when appropriate, dry or red eyes, difficultly focusing, dilated or constricted pupils, dry mouth or frequent lip licking, chronic nasal problems or nose bleeds, scars and needle tracks, excessive perspiration or body odor, excessive drowsiness or slurred speech, and uncharacteristically aggressive or passive behavior.
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Go & Grow Workshop: “Building Success” The November Go & Grow Workshop — sponsored by Spectrum Business and facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone — will feature awardwinning serial entrepreneur Glenn Phillips. Glenn is a published author, and currently CEO of one of the Birmingham Business Journal’s 10 fastest growing companies. Attendees will gain insight
Sponsor: into what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and how to build a GREAT company. The workshop will be on November 10 from 11:30AM2:00PM 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 contacting Brooke White, the Chamber’s Director
of Business Development & Support via e-mail at brooke@shelbychamber.org or by calling 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNet” at America’s First Federal Credit Union Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, November 19 and join us at America’s First Federal Credit Union, 10 Racquet Club Parkway, Pelham, from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNet! The morning meeting is designed for members to enjoy networking, coffee, 56 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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and light refreshments — all before heading to the office. CoffeeNet events,
sponsored by Business Telephones, 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 Tuesday, November 17 to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 6634542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
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Nominating Committee Selects “Official Ticket” 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 the six member organizations listed 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, 2016: 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 13, 2015.
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 4, 2015. Jeff Brown—Brownstone Marketing Solutions
William Carroll— Armstrong Relocation & Companies Alex Dudchock—Shelby County Brian Massey—St.Vincent’s Health System Robert Phillips—Shelby Baptist Medical Center Ashley Robinett—Alabama Power Company
SpeedNetworking Times NINE Chambers — Revised Date! Sponsor
relief so bring your smile too! Thank you to the sponsor and host of this huge networking opportunity, Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria,
Birmingham. The event will be held from 8:30AM until 10:30AM on Wednesday, November 4. There is no cost to attend. Early reservations are encouraged and will be taken until Monday, November
2 or until at full capacity. Contact the Chamber at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
One-on-One Mentorship Offers Guidance & Support The Chamber’s Entrepreneur & Small Business Mentorship program sponsored by Spectrum Business continues to provide much needed assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Participants have received guidance on starting a new business, expanding an existing business, launching a new product, downsizing and dealing with a difficult employee. The next Mentorship Sponsor:
sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, November 10 from 8:00AM-11:00AM. During that time the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence -- Michael Smith with the The Great, The Good and The Gone -- 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 White, the Chamber’s Director of
Business Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at brooke@ shelbychamber.org by November 6 for availability on November 10.
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The Greater Shelby, Calera, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Montevallo, Mountain Brook, Trussville and Vestavia Hills chambers of commerce are joining together to host a NINEChamber SpeedNetworking event for members to expand the opportunity to connect! Participants are encouraged to bring a minimum 500+ business cards and ready for a morning of fun, fast and free networking! Comedienne Joy will get the event rolling by sharing some clean comic
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Welcome New Members (as of 9/25/2015)
Coleman Construction, Inc.
Michel Coleman
Corblu Ecology Group, LLC Andrew Whorton Ensley-Fairfield Mattress Company Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC
Barry Smith
Kimberly Hess
Southern Veterinary Partners Surface One Inc
Cheryl Shepherd
The Tile Cleaner, LLC
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Lacey Bacchus
Mike Marquess
Hoover
Pelham
600 Luckie Dr, Ste 405
Birmingham
2421 Highway 11 Pelham
Lacey Bacchus
4680 Valleydale Rd
Wilson Computer Support
Renard Williams
2481 Valleydale Rd, Ste B 1321 7th Street SW
corblu.com
Retail
efmattress.com
Medical - Specialized heartsouthpc.com
Alabaster Air Conditioning & Heating mainlineheating.commainlineheating.com
Employment - Agencies & Services
2127 Old Montgomery Hwy
3 Belcher Dr
Environmental Protection Pelham
400 Hillwood Park South
Valleydale Animal Clinic
Young Impressions Child Care Yoko Brown
Alabaster
1022 1st Street North, Ste 500 Alabaster
Ken Graves
Lacey Bacchus
Home Improvements - Construction & Remodeling colemanconstruction.net
3186 Pelham Pkwy, Ste D
1581 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 101
Oak View Animal Hospital
Alabaster
6919 Highway 119, Ste 400
Joshua Holtzclaw
Mainline Heating & A/C, Inc.
Manpower
520 13th Street SW
Veterinarian
Pelham
Birmingham Alabaster
oakviewah.com
Veterinarian
southernvetpartnersllc.com
Manufacturer
Cleaning Services Birmingham
manpower.com
surface1.com birminghamtilecleaner.com
Veterinarian
valleydaleanimalclinic.com
Computer Services & Solutions Childcare
wilsoncomputer.com
youngimpressionschildcare.com
Chamber’s 26th Golf “FORE!” Education Tournament All Aces Thank you to everyone that participated in the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s 26th Golf “FORE!” Education Tournament -- everyone walked away a winner. Congratulations to the following teams and contest winners: 1st Flight: Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics; 2nd Flight: Armstrong Relocation & Companies & Express Oil Change - Alabaster; 8th Flight: University of Montevallo; 14th Flight: Thompson Tractor; 20th Flight: A.C. Legg and rounding out the tourney Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. Contest Winners: Closest to the Pin: Alabama Outdoor Longest Drive: University of 58 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
Montevallo Putting: Beck & Hill, LLC Certified Public Accountants Straightest Drive: AT&T THANK YOU to our sponsors, players, member prize donations and volunteers for ensuring our tournament was a HIT! Tee/ Green Sponsors: A.C. Legg, Inc. Alabama Power Company Alabama Outdoor Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club America’s First Federal Credit Union Armstrong Relocation & Companies AT&T - Alabama Beck & Hill, LLC Dr. Jill K Meyer, Eye Care and Eye Wear Express Oil Change FastSigns
Title Sponsor:
First Commercial Bank Graham & Associates, CPA’s Jefferson State Community College Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Rux Carter Insurance Agency Shelby Baptist Medical Center Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. St. Vincent’s Health System Starnes Publishing / 280 Living The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd Hoover TheGREATtheGoodandthe GONE University of Montevallo VITAS Healthcare
Award Ceremony Sponsor: Beverage Cart Sponsor:
Closest to the Pin Sponsor:
Longest Drive Sponsor: Putting Contest Sponsor: Straightest Drive Sponsor:
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The Leadership Secrets of Santa’s Leadership Seminar Need a role model for effective leadership? Try Santa Claus! The Chamber will be hosting “The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus” seminar on December 4th from 11:00AM until 1:00PM led by Damita Hill of Jefferson State Community College. The Leadership principles that will be taught will be: Build a Wonderful Workshop, Choose Your Reindeer
Wisely, Make a List and Check it Twice, Listen to the Elves, Get Beyond the Red Wagons, Share the Milk and Cookies, Find Out Who’s Naughty and Nice, and Be Good for Goodness Sake. The workshop is based on a book which uses the story of Santa as an engaging framework. The premise of this seminar is that Santa gives some very good advice for those in a leadership role
in any organization. The workshop will be held at Homewood Suites of Inverness (215 Inverness Center Drive, Birmingham.) There is no cost to attend the seminar however box lunch is available for Chamber members $10 and “Future” members $20. Reservations requested by December 1st. Register online at www. shelbychamber.org or contact Brooke White at 663-
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4542, ext. 105 to register to attend.
1301 County Services Drive Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542 • Fax: (205) 663-4524 info@shelbychamber.org www.shelbychamber.org
If you are interested in discussing advertising opportunities contact Rhett at 669-3131 or email rhett.mccreight@shelbycountyreporter.com. November 2015 | 59 Shelbychamber.org
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Chamber members and guests gathered at the recent CoffeeNet event held at The Egg & I on Highway 280 for morning networking. CoffeeNet events, sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc., are designed for members to enjoy networking and refreshements before heading to work.
Members attended a “State of Schools Throughout Shelby County” panel presentation at the recent Community Luncheon sponsored by 280 Living. The panel consisted of Dr. Wayne Vickers, Alabaster City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Scott Coefield, Pelham City Schools Superintendent and Mr. Randy Fuller Shelby County Schools Superintendent and questions were moderated by Comedienne JOY the Queen of Clean.
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Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to Nathan Park for earning Ambassador of the Month. Nathan is the Executive Director of Trade Partner Exchange. His career has been centered around serving the small business owner. “I love waking every day helping the small business owner ‘fight the good fight’ and enjoy the fruits of their labor through trade, cash savings, increased sales, and networking new relationships.” Nathan’s specialties include trade & barter between business owners, networking & referrals, as well as business growth. Nathan has been happily married for 28 years to his soulmate Dee and they have four children. He enjoys spending time with his family, music, camping and traveling. If you’re interested in learning
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Officers Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Chair)
2015 Ambassador Program Sponsor:
how Trade Partner Exchange can help your business, call Nathan at (205) 991-7050.
Enjoy a FREE Lunch on November 19 & 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 19! 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 long-time Chamber member, you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30AM-1:00PM 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. 60 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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Sponsor:
Linda Cencula (2016) Avadian Credit Union
Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair-elect)
Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation
Bill Keller Renasant Bank (Immediate Past Chair)
Kathy Copeland (2016) White Rock QuarriesVincent Hills
John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support)
Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America
Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank — Retired (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing) Board of Directors William Carroll (2015) Armstrong Relocation & Companies
Reservations are requested — and space is limited — so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@ shelbychamber.org or by phone at 663-4542, or online at www.shelbychamber.org no later than November 17 to reserve your place.
Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company
David Platt (2015) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Jim Purvis (2015) A. C. Legg, Inc. Ashley Robinett (2015) Alabama Power Company
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. Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE Sam Tucker (2017) Spectrum Business Andrew McGee (*) Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point Jeff Brown (*) Brownstone Marketing Solutions Amanda Mundy (*) Trinity Medical Center David Schlueter (*) Buck Creek Stained Glass Brent Stewart (*) Renasant Bank *Serving a one-year term in 2015.
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Save the Date — Annual Prayer Breakfast 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
Sponsors:
Union, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and The Jimmie Hale Mission for sponsoring this inspirational event. Make plans to join us on Tuesday, November 24 from
7:30AM until 9:00AM at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Reservations are requested by noon, Friday, November 20. Greater
Shelby Chamber members $20, “Future” members $30. Register online at www. shelbychamber.org or call the Chamber office at 6634542.
YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK (Aug. 15 - Sept. 11, 2015)
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Notarized 20 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County companies.
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CHAMBER Events Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: Cancellation for a paying event must be made TWO days prior to the event.
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8:30AM - 10:30AM - SpeedNetworking Times NINE Chambers Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham No cost. Reservations requested by November 2 or at full capacity. 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 Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM/Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD and The GONE Sponsor: Spectrum Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham By appointment. Contact Brooke White at 663-4542, ext. 105. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Education Work Group Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster 11:30AM - 1:00PM - Go & Grow Workshop “Building Success” Presented by Michael Smith, The GREAT, the GOOD and The GONE Sponsor: Spectrum Business Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Reservations requested by November 9. Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 members, $20 “Future” members Calera Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM/Timberline Golf Club 300 Timberline Trail, Calera Investment: $12. No reservation required. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Existing Business & Industry Work Group Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Pkwy, Ste 500, Birmingham
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6th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Title Sponsor: America’s First Federal Credit Union 8:15AM - Registration & Breakfast; 9:00AM - Shoot Start Selwood Farm, Inc., 706 Selwood Road, Alpine 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Health Services Work Group Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham 8:00AM - 10:00AM - Entrepreneur Roundtable I Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc.
8:15AM - 9:30AM - Executive Committee Meeting Greater Shelby Chamber, 301 County Services Dr, Pelham Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM/Parnell Memorial Library 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $20. No reservation required. 8:30AM - 9:30AM - Governmental Affairs Work Group Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham 8:30AM - 9:30AM - CoffeeNet Sponsor: Business Telephones, Inc. America’s First Federal Credit Union, 10 Racquet Club Pkwy, Pelham No cost. RSVP requested by November 17. 11:30AM - 1:00PM - Membership Reception Sponsor: Rx Catering. Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham No cost. Reservations requested by November 17 as lunch will be served. Annual Prayer Breakfast Sponsors: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and The Jimmie Hale Mission. Doors open at 7:30AM. Program 8:00AM 9:00AM. Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Friday, November 20. Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30.
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Chamber will be closed for Thanksgiving Holiday