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DECEMBER 2019 BUSINESS CONNECTIONS Shelby County’s Business Climate in 2020 Will Be____________?
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 2019 will hold for Shelby Dr. Stephen Craft, Dean of the and shared in composite during County. Stephens College of Business to the Chamber’s 2020 Business You can complete the survey provide important feedback on Outlook Conference co-hosted by going online at www. business issues affecting your by the Stephens College of shelbychamber.org. Access the Business. The conference is set survey by clicking on the “2020 company in 2020. All individual responses will to take place at the Pelham Business Outlook Survey” be kept confidential, but the Civic Complex and Ice Arena. rotator slide on the front page overall results will be released In addition, the information of the website.
2020 Legislative Preview Luncheon with Shelby County Delegation
The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Work Group will host the annual “State Legislative Preview Luncheon” featuring the Shelby County state legislative delegation as they prepare for the upcoming legislative session. This meeting will provide area
businesspeople with the opportunity to meet with the County’s state legislative delegation prior to the State Legislature’s convening in Montgomery. The luncheon will be from 11:30AM - 1:00PM on January 23 and feature a brief
presentation from the delegation followed by a “question & answer” period for attendees. The program will be held at Jefferson State Community College’s Shelby Campus (4600 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242).
The investment is $15 for Chamber investors, and $25 for “Future” investors. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by no later than February 19 by calling 205-663-4542, via e-mail at info@shelbychamber. org or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
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Your 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 2020 business outlook will look be. To do that, we’re asking Chamber investors to take a few moments to complete our Business Climate Survey developed by the Chamber’s Small Business Work Group &
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Happy New Year! YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK (October 12 – November 15, 2019)
- Responded to 63 requests for business & community information. - Notarized 4 documents for Shelby County Companies. - Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber & Community events through the following Social Media outlets: - Facebook: 40 “new likes”, 471 “views”, 4,243 “post reaches” and 3,626 “total likes”. - Twitter: 36 “tweets”, 5,752 “tweet impressions”, 59 “profile visits”, 14 “mentions” 3,085 “followers”, - Instagram: 1,220 “posts”, 1,072 “followers”.’ - LinkedIn: 412 “followers”
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Join Our County’s Progress by Joining a Chamber Work Group in 2020 The following is a list of Work Groups along with a brief description of each. Joining a Work Group is an easy process – simply contact the Chamber at 663-4542 and let us know! You will then be contacted by the appropriate Chamber Staff member or Work Group Chair.
ENTREPRENEUR ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM (ERT) Program designed for the individual responsible for the direction of the company and with the authority to make final decisions. Participants gain valuable insights through monthly meetings of their group which are held January through November with other owners of their companies. There is an application process for this program and an additional annual expense of which covers the monthly breakfast or lunch. ERT I Meets 2nd Thursday of each month 7:30-8:30AM at the Chamber
Branch GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS GROUP Serve as the liaison between our elected officials at the local, state and federal levels and our membership, regarding business/commerce specific issues. Coordinate development of the Chamber’s annual Public Policy Agenda as well as Montgomery DriveIn and other events. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month @ 8:30AM @ Sain Associates HEALTH SERVICES GROUP Promote the importance of good health, wellness and education for Shelby County businesses. Coordinate the “Health Focus of the Month” in the Chamber newsletter, seminars on health-related topics and a “Healthy Lifestyles Expo”. Meets 2nd Friday of each month @ 8:30AM @ the Chamber
each month @ 4:00PM @ the Chamber TOURISM & RECREATION GROUP Serve as the liaison between all sectors of Shelby County’s tourism and recreation industry. Provide assistance in promotion and development of tourism-related events and recreational activities throughout Shelby County. Encourage the use of Shelby County hotels, campgrounds, parks, bed & breakfasts and other participating lodging facilities during our visitors’ stay in our communities. Meets 1st Friday of each month @ 9:00AM at locations throughout Shelby County
WOMEN’S BUSINESS COUNCIL Support and to help advocate an environment for business women to connect CAREER READINESS and build relationships EXISTING BUSINESS & GROUP focusing on professional INDUSTRY GROUP Promote importance of development and growth with Recognize and support local career development and the businesses, and with through tours, promotion of a qualified industries community leaders. We strive SMALL BUSINESS workforce for Shelby County. legislative actions, seminars to provide programming for GROUP Organize the following and other appropriate means. women in business to meet Promote the economic and discuss issues that impact programs: “Keeping It Real” Also, coordinate the Chamber’s for 9th graders, “Career Green Business recognition success of small businesses their professional development Awareness Fair” for 10th program and organize the through a variety of events, and growth. Encourage graders, “Communication annual Industry Appreciation seminars and workshops. business and social Organize annual “Small networking. Matters” for 11th graders, a Event. Celebration” Meets 2nd Wednesday of Business new “Leadership” program for Meets 2nd Wednesday of selected 12th Grade students each month @ 8:30AM @ activities. each month from 11:30AMMeets 1st Wednesday of 1:00PM – Pelham and the annual “Student & iBERIABANK
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AMBASSADORS GROUP Serve as goodwill ambassadors between the Chamber and new or relocated businesses. Assists with Chamber events, programs, ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings and other investor outreach efforts as needed. There is an additional expense for serving on this group which covers monthly lunches and other materials. Meets 1st Wednesday of each month @ 11:30AM @ various locations
Teacher of the Year Awards” which recognizes excellence in our classrooms. Meets 1st Wednesday of each month @ 8:30AM at the Chamber
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Ambassador of the Month
Congratulations to Chamber Ambassador of the Month, Kristie Stack. Kristie was born and raised in Uniontown, PA, but has lived in Pelham for the last 20 years. She and her husband, Jim, have a 6-yearold daughter, Alexandria. Kristie has been in banking for about 20 years and with America’s First Federal Credit Union for the last 6 years. After managing the Roebuck branch for 3 years, she is currently Branch Manager at the Pelham location. In her spare time she enjoys watching Football and spending time with family. To learn more about America’s First Federal Credit Union contact Kristie at 205-6631945 or visit amfirst.org.
TSCC Board of Directors (as of 8/5/2019)
OFFICERS Chamber Chair Mr. Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union Chair-Elect Ms. Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries–Vincent Hills Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Dr. Jay Crisman 280 Animal Medical Center Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Katie McDowell Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
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Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Ms. Carol Bruser University of Montevallo Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Mr. Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mr. Brian Massey St. Vincent’s Health System Vice Chair, Investor Relations Ms. Alison Howell Steineker Alabama Power Company Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation Mr. Alex Dudchock Shelby County Immediate Past Chairs Ms. Jacqueline Gardner St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Mr. Joe Meads Sain Associates DIRECTORS Mr. Cris Cano Alabama Power Company Mr. Stephen Dawkins Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Jay Dennis Regions Bank Mr. Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC Mr. Charles Hall Grandview Medical Center
CoffeeNET hosted by Quick Lane Tire and Auto - Calera November 5, 2019. CoffeeNET events presented in 2019 by Shelby County Reporter.
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Mr. Bill Keller Renasant Bank Mr. Bruce King Lhoist North America Mr. Daniel Listi Shelby Baptist Medical Center Mr. Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union Mr. Carl Orso Renasant Bank Mr. Mitt Schroeder Central State Bank Mr. Tim Benefield Buffalo Rock Company Ms. April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Mr. Jeff McDowell McDowell Security Services, LLC Mr. Keith Richards Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc. Ms. Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty Mr. Paul Barber Valent Group Mr. Matthew Hogan Bama Budweiser of Shelby County Ms. Brittani Morris State Farm Insurance - Brittani Morris Agency Mr. Casey Morris McLeod Software Mr. Fred Smith Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Dr. Scott Coefield (*) Pelham City Schools Ms. Bridgette Jordan Smith (*) City of Vincent Ms. Debbie Parrott (*) iBERIA Bank Mr. Jeff Purvis (*) A. C. Legg, Inc. Ms. Diane Thomas (*) PostNet of Chelsea
Ms. Leisha Harris Grandview Medical Center (*) Serving a one-year term in 2019
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Boots and Bow Ties Set for December 19 everyone agreed needed to be continued when the two organizations came together”, Mancer concluded. “This year’s Boots & Bow Ties will benefit the Chamber’s expanded “career readiness” programming,” Pari Barzegari, the Chamber’s Manager of Community and Career Development, shared. “Those programs include our Keeping It Real for 9th grade students, Connect 2 Careers for 10th grade students, Communication Matters for 11th grade students, as well as the annual Student scholarships and Teacher stipends we award each April during our
Thursday, December 19 at the new Old Mille Square facility from 5:30PM – 7:00PM in Columbiana. The event is open to the public with tickets costing $20 per person. To ensure proper planning, reservations and donated auction items are requested by Student & Teacher of the Year no later than December 13. For program.” Barzegari continued. additional information, to make “What’s more, we’re hoping to reservations or to donate an expand our Ready To Work auction item, please call the elective class for 12th grade Chamber at 205-663-4542. students -- that we’ve launched Individuals can, if they desire, in four schools this year -- to all make payment for auction items of our schools for the 2020-21 and tickets to “The Greater Shelby County Community school year” she concluded. The 2019 Boots & Bow Ties Foundation” the Chamber’s Auction will be held on 501(C) Foundation.
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The Shelby County Chamber is currently seeking donated auction items for the 5th annual Shelby County Boots & Bow Ties auction event. “The Boots & Bow Ties program was created by the former South Shelby Chamber of Commerce which came together with the former Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce in January of 2019 to form The Shelby County Chamber” Chamber President & CEO Kirk Mancer commented. “Because of the positive impact and the purpose which Boots & Bow Ties has in the community, this was one of the programs
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Welcome New Investors (as of October 23, 2019)
Member Name American Esoteric Laboratories Everett Advisory Partners Simply Slim Alabama Alabama Childhood Food Solutions AEB Counseling Services Cumberland Computer Services, LLC FedEx Office Inside Alabaster Walmart Cruise Planners Raughley Logistics
Categories Medical - General Financial Coaching & Consulting Health & Fitness Non-Profit Organization Counseling Services Administrative Services Graphic Design Travel Agency Delivery Service
City Memphis Helena Alabaster Alpine Birmingham Pelham Alabaster Birmingham Birmingham
For a complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.
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Career Connect Hiring Event 58 INC. and The Shelby County Chamber will host a Career Connect Hiring Fair in partnership with Central Six AlabamaWorks!, West AlabamaWorks!,
and the City of Columbiana on Monday, December 9, 2019, from 4pm to 6pm in the Grande Hall at Old Mill Square in Columbiana. Job seekers will hear from
employers with immediate hiring needs and submit applications to be matched with employment and/or training. For more information, email info@58inc.org
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4th Quarter Mayors Association Meeting Hosted by the City of Columbiana. November 13, 2019
Go & Grow Workshop presented by McLeod Software and facilitated by Chamebr Entrepreneur in Residence, Michael Smith. October 31, 2019
Keeping it Real at Coosa Valley Academy. November 11, 2019
Keeping it Real at Calera High School. November 15, 2019
Women’s Business Council Panel Presentation. November 13, 2019
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State of the County “Community Luncheon” featuring comments from County Manager, Alex Dudchock. October 30, 2019
CHAMBER Events
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Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 205-663-4542. 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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CoffeeNET Vision First Eye Center - Alabaster 8:30AM - 9:30AM
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Small Business Work Group 4:00PM-5:00PM The Shelby County Chamber
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Existing Business and Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Iberia Bank of Pelham
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Career Readiness Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM The Shelby County Chamber
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Education Connections Round Table 8:15AM - 9:30AM Shelby County High School
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Ambassador Work Group 9:00AM - 10:00AM Locations Vary
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Governemtal Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates
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Boots and Bow Ties Silent Auction / Holiday Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM Old Mill Square - Columbiana, AL
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Tourism and Recreation Work Group 9:00AM - 10:00AM Locations Vary
Career Connect Hiring Event 5:00PM - 7:00PM Old Mill Square - Columbiana
Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM
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Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Chamber Office Closed