Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce
Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce C o m m u n i t y • C o m m e rc e • C o l l a b o r a t i o n
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The Chamber’s August Membership Program will feature a presentation by Christopher Nanni President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, which is the oldest and largest community foundation in Alabama. Founded in 1959, the Community Foundation is a permanent charitable endowment that serves five area counties including our own Shelby County. The Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations throughout the area from donor-advised funds as well
as through a competitive grant process. Through grant-making, convening and leading, the Community Foundation works in partnership with donors, non-profits and communities
to improve the life of the region. The Membership Program, sponsored by The UPS Store, Caldwell Mill/ Valleydale in Hoover, will be held on August 27 at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Doors open at 11:00AM for business networking and program will begin promptly at 11:30AM. The investment is $20 per person for Chamber members and $30 per person for “Future” members. In addition, NonProfit and Community organizations are invited
to participate by having a Showcase Table during the event. There is no fee for the Showcase Table, but participants are expected to remain through the luncheon program. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber by telephone at 663-4542 or register on-line at www. shelbychamber.org.
Find Out How to Put the Chamber to Work for Your Business Make sure you and your business are maximizing your membership investment by joining us for our quarterly Membership Reception on Thursday, August 7 from 11:30AM1:00PM at the Chamber. Whether you are a new
member — or a long-time Chamber member with new employees — we encourage you to make plans to join us so you can be sure you’re taking full advantage of your membership investment. Sponsored by Rx Catering a complimentary luncheon
and beverages will be provided. To make reservations, contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@ shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or register on-line at www. shelbychamber.org.
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August Membership Program Featuring Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
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Members of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce gathered for a Business After Hours sponsored by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. at Dixie Fish Co. Everyone enjoyed a fantastic evening of networking and delectable Alabama Gulf Seafood!
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Congratulations to Mina Chudgar, General Manager/ co-owner of the Quality Inn, Pelham for being recognized by Choice Hotels International for Service Excellence - Management.
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Montevallo Place Apartments in Alabaster, recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House and offered tours around the luxurious community.
Jake’s Southern & Caribbean Cafe in Pelham celebrated its Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Their menu offers Caribbean and traditional flavors for customers to enjoy.
Congratulations to Studio Vive, LLC on its recent Grand Opening celebration in Weatherly, Alabaster. Studio Vive, LLC is an all around Dance Fitness Party Zone.
Congratulations to Helena Health Club on its Grand Opening celebration. Owner Terry Brasseale and his staff were excellent hosts welcoming everyone to tour the new facility located in Helena.
The Chamber held a Go & Grow Workshop on “How To Strategically Drive Marketing & Sales” designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses presented by Michael Smith with the The Great, The Good and The Gone.
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Chamber members attended our 2nd quarter CoffeeNet at Kai’s Koffee House in Pelham to enjoy morning networking and light refreshments -- all before heading into the office.
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Movement: The Best Investment for Your Health
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What happens when ingenuity and productivity is counterproductive to our own health? Humans are constantly inventing new ideas and technology to solve their problems; the chair allowed us to rest, a desk allowed us to do work while in the chair, a computer allowed us to do that same work even faster. The human life has made a tremendous shift from one of manual labor and self-subsistence to a highly technologically driven society of desk jobs and digital entertainment. As wonderful as all of these innovations are, the truth is that our newfound sedentary nature could be killing us.
New research reports that spending more than 6 hours a day on your rear, 9.5 hours is the American average, increases risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, depression and even some types of cancer. When we make our living at a desk, what can be done to combat the detrimental effects of sitting? Simply put, go for a walk. NEAT or non-exercise activity thermogenesis is crucial to offset our tushtime. NEAT can be achieved through getting up from your desk at least every 20 minutes to take a simple walk or just an easy stretch. Many office workers are diligent gym goers as well,
but studies show that our 45 to 60 minutes of exercise per day may not be enough to protect us from the increased health risks of sitting. So, what should we do? Simply put, MOVE MORE! Force yourself to take the stairs, choose the bike instead of the car, turn off the TV and get outside. These are all easy to do, but hard to make a habit. Incorporating movement into our daily routine is a small time commitment for a huge payoff. One of my favorite quotes reads, “When you stop moving, you die,” as morbid as that sounds it is a necessary truth. As a chiropractor and biomechanics specialist my passion is the understanding of human movement, and enabling people to move
better and move more. In our clinic we educate our patients on why it is imperative to not only move, but to also move well. We like to think of everyone who comes through our door as an athlete, and an athlete’s most important asset is his or her body. So get out there and invest in your body by moving more and moving better, your life depends on it. Dr. Beau Beard, DC, MS The FARM: Functional Athletic Rehabilitation Medicine
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In accordance with the Chamber’s by-laws the Nominating Committee is responsible for selecting a list of up to six candidates, who are all members in good standing, to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors beginning in January 2015. Due consideration will be given to the candidate’s business or profession in an effort to have a broad representation of businesses represented on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. These candidates, known as the “Official Ticket.”
will then be presented to the full membership through the November edition of Business Connections, the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, for its consideration. If you are interested in being considered as a candidate — or would like to nominate someone for the Nominating Committee’s consideration — please contact Chamber President & CEO Kirk Mancer via email at kirk@ shelbychamber.org or by phone at 663-4542 ext. 101 by no later than Friday, August 15.
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Welcome New Members Andrew Brown
P.O. Box 758, Columbiana
brownlumberco.net
Retail Home Improvement
DonohooAuto, LLC
Peter Donohoo
8122 Helena Rd., Pelham
donohooauto.com
Automobile Dealers
Easy Street Resale
Bo Goodson
124 Bowling Ln., Pelham
easystreetresale.com
Retail Consignment
Hill’s Carpet
Wendy Suell
5135 Highway 17 Ste. B&C, Helena
hillscarpetstore.com
Retail Flooring Options
Pelham Event Center
Jason Sills
3150 Lee St., Pelham
pelhameventcenter.com
Event & Meeting Space
Scozzaro Law, LLC
H. Emmanuel Scozzaro P.O. Box 548, Helena
scozzarolaw.com
Attorney
Snelling Staffing Services
Stephanie Howard
1 Independence Plaza, Ste. 702, Homewood
snelling.com/birmingham Employment Agency
State Farm Insurance, Logan Deen Agency
Logan Deen
5479 Highway 280, Ste. 120, Birmingham
logandeen.com
Insurance
Vapes and More
Zalak Zaveri
2691-B Pelham Parkway, Pelham
vapesandmore.com
Retail Specialty
Chamber’s 25th Annual Golf Scramble Scheduled for September 9 The Chamber’s 25th Annual Golf Scramble, sponsored by HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital, will be held, September 9 at Chamber member Bent Brook Golf Club. This year’s tournament will once again help fund the Chamber’s vital education and workforce development programs in the coming year.
Registration will begin at 8:15 AM (with light breakfast at 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 (provided at the completion of the tournament), greens fees, cart and two drink tickets per person.
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Other sponsorship opportunities are also still available, 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.
Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNet” at Retreat at Greystone Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, August 14 and join us at the Retreat at Greystone Apartments 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 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, August 11 to assist in preparation for the event. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 6634542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.
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(As of June 26, 2014)
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Entrepreneur Roundtable I Formed An exciting new program designed to provide hands-on assistance for small business owners was launched on June 10. The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable I was established with nine business owners who will meet each month. The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable program is part problemsolving, part informationgathering and contacts building.
Participating business owners from non-competing companies meet for a confidential, peer-topeer forum each month to gain valuable insights into others’ successes and achievements, and learn how to avoid the 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.
The Roundtable I participants are: Tommy Daspit, Tommy Daspit Photographer; Elaine Ethridge, Kee Properties, LLC; John Holliman, Holliman Estate Planning & Elder Law, LLC; Jeff McPeters, Junk King of Birmingham; Tre’ Morton, The UPS Store, Caldwell Mill/ Valleydale in Hoover; Lynn Ray, Business Telephones, Inc.; Darlene Tysinger, AdvaPay Systems, LLC; John D. Browning, Cahaba Valley Computer
Services, LLC and Lora Lunsford, The Bead Biz. Lynn Ray will serve as the group’s initial Chair and John Browning will serve as Vice Chair. 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 663-4542 ext. 101 or via e-mail at kirk@ shelbychamber.org.
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Go & Grow Workshop: Balancing Your Role as Manager & Key Producer The “balancing act” many owners and managers attempt to achieve between being the “manager” and a “key producer” for a company can be a challenging one. On August 12, the Chamber’s Go & Grow Workshop will provide strategies and action steps for owners and top managers trying to fill both roles. Topics covered during
this hands-on and interactive workshop include: Being the Producer, Being the Manager, How to be a GREAT Manager & a GREAT Producer, Leadership vs. Management, Time Management.
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 for this workshop via the Chamber’s website (www. shelbychamber.org) or by calling 663-4542. Sponsor:
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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
David Schlueter (2014) Buck Creek Stained Glass Michael Smith (2014) The Great, The Good, and The Gone
Congratulations to Barbara Zieba for achieving Ambassador of the Month. Barbara is the Director of Sales for Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham East — Eagle Point and her job is to coordinate sales and marketing for the property. She serves on the Existing Business and Industry Work Group with Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce. Barbara is married to Cezary and they have two daughters. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies are travelling and music. Barbara is also involved at St. Mark Evangelist assisting with the
Children’s Ministry and volunteers at the Feast of St. Mark Italian Festival. Barbara was born and raised in Poland, moved to the United States in 2001 and has lived in Alabama since 2008. She resides in Chelsea and is very proud to call herself a resident of Shelby County.
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.
Ambassador of the Month
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
www.shelbychamber.org
Chamber’s Mentorship Program To Help Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs 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, August 12 from 8:00AM-11:00AM, 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 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 August 12.
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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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Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham
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Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Membership Reception 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: RX Catering Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham RSVP requested by August 5 as lunch will be served. No cost. Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 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. Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham
If you are interested in discussing advertising opportunities contact Rhett at 669-3131 or email rhett.mccreight@ shelbycoutyreporter.com.
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Go & Grow Workshop “Balancing Your Role as Manager & Key Producer” 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 8. Investment: Members $10, “Future” members $20 includes lunch. CoffeeNet 8:30AM - 9:30AM Retreat at Greystone, 201 Retreat Drive, Birmingham No cost. RSVP requested by Monday, August 11. Entrepreneur Roundtable I 8:00AM - 10:00AM Contact Kirk Mancer, President & CEO 663-4542 or kirk@shelbychamber.org Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster Executive Committee Meeting 8:15AM - 9:30AM Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Membership Program - Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Sponsor: The UPS Store, Caldwell Mill/Valleydale Rd. Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham RSVP requested by noon, Monday, August 25. Investment: Members $20, “Future members” $30. Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham