Chamber Connections

Fall-Winter 2022 Events

Fall-Winter Events October Coffee & Contacts Thursday, October 13, 2022 7:30 a.m. Courtyard Marriott Hoover 1824 Montgomery Highway S. Hoover, AL 35244

October Chamber Luncheon Public Safety Awards Thursday, October 20, 2022 11:15 a.m. Inverness Country Club 1 Country Club Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Reservations Required $25

October Business After Hours Thursday, October 27, 2022 4:30 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Homewood 520 Wildwood Circle North Homewood, AL 35209

November Coffee & Contacts Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:30 a.m. Home2Suites by Hilton 3920 Colonnade Parkway Birmingham, AL 35243

November Chamber Luncheon Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:15 a.m. The Finley Center at the Hoover Met 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway Hoover, AL 35244 Reservations Required $25

December Member Appreciation Breakfast Thursday, December 8, 2022 7:30 a.m. Riverchase Galleria Food Court Hoover, AL 35244

Hoover Company Offers Lake Real Estate Specialists Across the Country

Whether you are searching for your dream lake home or considering selling yours, Lake Homes Realty gives you an advantage. LakeHomes. com reaches 7 million people each year and showcases thousands of lake properties nationally. Additionally, our agents are the local lake real estate experts and are available to assist you.

List with Lake Homes Realty

The agents with Lake Homes Realty live, work, and play on the lakes they serve. Their unique knowledge of their lake markets gives them additional insights to help you that standard real estate agents do not have. Lake properties have requirements and rules that do not apply in other markets, so talk with one of our experts before you make the crucial financial decision to sell your lake home.

Lake Homes Realty agents have data and information to share with you that no other brokerage can provide. The Lake Real Estate Market Report has an analysis of lake markets in 35 states, including Alabama, and is constantly growing. Our agents have additional information and data beyond the free report we provide to the public. Spending a few minutes with one of our agents will give you the tools to get the best return on your investment in your lake property.

Finding Dream Lake Homes

LakeHomes.com showcases lake homes and lots from 140 MLS areas across the country. Whether you are searching for a lake getaway in Alabama or considering a lake home farther away, LakeHomes.com showcases properties on more than 6,000 lakes. Customize your search the find the ideal lake and specific property to meet your needs.

Based in Hoover, Lake Homes Realty is the nation’s largest lake-focused real estate brokerage. More details at www. LakeHomes.com.

Celebrating Growth

AccuRX

May 18, 2022

Aww Shucks Alabama Original Gourmet Fire Roasted Corn

May 11, 2022

Forte Dance Essentials

May 24, 2022

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center

May 26, 2022

Goldfish Swim School

April 5, 2022

Kopri Promotions

May 17, 2022

Matthew 25:35

April 13, 2022

Skin Wellness Dermatology

May 5, 2022

Uniti Fiber

May 19, 2022

Urgent Care For Children

June 9, 2022

What’s Your Flav

June 7, 2022

New Members

uCrossroads to Pathways Counseling uTimberline Inspections LLC uBirmingham Obstetrics Gynecology, P. C uKale Me Crazy uThree Oaks Mortgage, LLC uCivitan International uThe Medicare Store uAdobe uAnnie’s True Love CDC uSain Associates uD1 Sports Training Hoover uDotedison uInti Translations, LLC uGo Green Lawn uAccuRX Infusion Center uDay Group 21 uForté Dance Essentials uManufacture Good uVulcan Bark LLC d/b/a Camp Bow Wow Hoover uCoca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. uSpain Park Gridiron uKRCH Realty uStoreEase Hoover uDave and Buster’s uSchooley Mitchell uB Photo, Supplies and Framing uMagic City Harvest uSam’s Club uProHealth Home Health and Hospice uBRMAC LLC dba I Heart Mac and Cheese uThe Electric uThe Steakhouse House of Helena uWhataburger uMoss Rock Pharmacy uActionCoach uRiver Bank & Trust

Thank you to our 2021 Board of Trustees

Brooke Wood, Alabama Credit Union - Hoover Dr. Timothy Lee, Alabama Heart & Vascular, P.C. Kimberly Jackson, Alabama Power Company Jabo Waggoner, Alabama State Senator Jabo Waggoner Zeke Eldridge, Alabama Vein & Restoration Medspa-Chace Circle Raven Bell, AlaTrust Credit Union Craig Reeves, Ambit Solutions, LLC Jylon Jones, American Family Care - Cahaba Beach Road Jody Mattson, AmFirst-Downtown Birmingham Derrick E. Ragland, APCO Employees Credit Union John Santamour, Aprio, LLP Terri Williams, AT&T - Alabama Linda Cencula, Avadian Credit Union - Corporate Jarrod Edwards, BancorpSouth - Hoover David Riddle, Bedzzz Express Deborah Stephens, Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Matthew Rodgers, Benton Nissan of Hoover Ashfaq Taufique, Birmingham Islamic Society Tara Bailey, Brookdale University Park Will Hawkins, CB&S Bank Ruchit Patel, Charley’s Cheesesteaks Lori Moler, Children’s of Alabama Crystal Dixon, Costco Wholesale Nicole Self, Express Oil Change/Tire Engineers -Corporate Offices Anne Smyth, Galleria Woods Retirement Community Ches Allen, General Informatics Keith Strickland, Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. Leisha Harris, Grandview Medical Center Len Luther, Gresham, Smith and Partners Kash Siddiqui, Jubilee Joe’s Restaurant Ryan Emery, Kamali Creole Kitchen Gina Cannady, Legacy Community Federal Credit Union - Corporate Ridge Mr. Ira Levine, Levine & Associates Terry Poole, Long-Lewis of Hoover Christina Bunn, Medical West Hospital Luke Elder, Mercedes Benz of Birmingham Allison Moore, On Tap Sports Cafe - Galleria Michael Brown, Ortho Alabama Spine and Sports Rodney Berry, Peoples Bank of Alabama - International Park Chuck Kramer, Progress Bank and Trust Rick Smith, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Bob Adams, Revere Control Systems, Inc. Mike White, Riverchase Galleria Dwight Sandlin, Signature Homes Brian Skelton, Skelton’s Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration Michelle Suggs, Somerby at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Lynne Butler, South Haven Health & Rehabilitation Center James Robinson, Spire Energy Vivian Mora, State Farm Insurance - Vivian Mora Agency Terry Rippstein, Terracon Consultants, Inc. Aeriell Lapsley, The Trails at Cahaba River Mark Grenier, Topgolf Gus McKenzie, Troy University Mary Beth Young, Truist Financial Matt Roth, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux~ Tattersall Phillip Corley, Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, LLC Darin Boykin, WalMart - Hoover #1229 Richard Edwards, WalMart SuperCenter - Highway 280 Cody Burns, WBRC Fox 6 Television Paul Sutton, werkplas Kristen Vaughn, Wind Creek Hospitality

Find Us Online

Sign up for our weekly newsletter | Access our member directory

Hoover Chamber Officers and Board of Directors

David Custred McLeod Software 2022 Chair of the Board

Stephen A. Walsh Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial April DeLuca Magic City Law 1st Vice-Chair

Diana Shaw Knight Sovereign CPA Group LLC Vice-Chair Finance

Rohen Porbanderwala Lake Crest Chevron 2nd Vice-Chair

Greg Knighton City of Hoover Liaison

Lynn Ray Business Telephones, Inc. Vice-Chair Administration

Tyler Lipe Regions Bank

Kimberly Jackson Alabama Power Company

Vivian Mora State Farm Ins The Vivian Mora Agenncy James Robinson Spire Energy

Reggie Torbor Taproot Café Tyler Williams BlueCross BlueShield

Paul Dangel The Hyatt-Regency Wynfrey Hotel Not pictured: Derrick Murphy, Hoover City Council, Liaison Kim Starling Ascension St. Vincent’s

Shannon Driver Gagliano Mortgage, Inc.

Presidents Circle

Kyla Carr, Annie’s True Love CDC Antonio Sankey, Antonio D. Sankey & Assoc., LLC Tyler Williams, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Joni Ayers, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center Alan Lincoln, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. Brandi Ashley, Go Green Lawn Joel Smith, Hendrick Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram / Chevrolet Scott Peeples, Hoover Toyota Paul Dangel, Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel Van Moody, Kale Me Crazy Henry King, King Acura David A Custred, McLeod Software Corporation Stephen Gathings, OFCworkscapes, Inc. Tyler Lipe, Regions Bank - Downtown Charlie Conklin, Sentry Heating, Air & Plumbing Ms. Lyndsy Yim, SRS Real Estate Partners Bill Inabet, Synovus Bank -formerly First Commercial Bank of Highway 150 Stephen Walsh, Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial Brandon Wilson, Wilbron Inc.

Past Presidents & Board Chairs

Thank you for your service.

A.W. Bolt Bill Stoeffhaas Burr Weatherly Chris Schmidt Dan Ellis Dan Mikos Gene Bromberg Greg Meineke Jason Cobb Jerome Morgan Jerry Cross Jerry Johnson Joe Thomas Kathleen Spencer Lori Moler Lynn Thomas Richard Head Richard Rayborn Robert Linthout Susan Webb Terri Williams Terry Turner Paul Dangel

Chattanooga like a Local

This bridge over Rock City hangs hundreds of feet in the air, providing tourists a view over the treetops. Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Fall travel just hits differently.

After time spent in the summer months visiting beaches and lakes, bobbing on foam noodles or skim-boarding waves on 30-A, we’re all ready for something a bit different. Weekend escapes in the cooler months such as football bye-weeks here in SEC country are the ideal time to explore someplace new, or even revisit a familiar destination but see it in a whole new way.

Chattanooga, which is just a short two-hour trip Northeast of Birmingham, ticks a lot of boxes for so many different types of travelers. So much has been written about the hiking and scenic-overlooks of Ruby Falls and Lookout Mountain. Many readers have probably already visited the famed Chattanooga Choo-Choo and the phenomenal Tennessee Aquarium. However, there is so much more to Chattanooga! Let’s explore what a visit would look like from a local’s perspective.

Tennesseee

Chattanooga

Alabama

59

2 hrs., 25 min.

162 Miles

Guntersville

59 Fort Payne Georgia

Gadsden

Birmingham

59

Trussville

WHERE TO STAY

Recent years have seen the addition of several great new hotels in the Chattanooga area, as well as the sprucing up of some venerable favorites.

Bode

Equal parts non-traditional hotel, local gathering spot, coffee shop, hip bar, co-working and collaboration space, BODE in downtown Chattanooga is the kind of landing spot that can make all types of travelers happy. Offering one, two and three-bedroom lofts, each high-ceilinged space is outfitted with a kitchen, living area and maybe even a ping pong table and a view of nearby Lookout Mountain. DAWN is where you’ll find your morning coffee while the bartenders at DUSK have you covered with evening snacks and libations. Think family groups, girlfriend getaway or those with wanderlust seeking local connection.

Common House

Tucked into the heart of uber-cool Southside, stands Common House. This white-stucco-ed former YMCA building has been exquisitely converted into a coveted “third space” that needs to be experienced to be appreciated. Third spaces exist to create community and connection, outside of home and work. Common House is a private Chattanooga social club with six hotel rooms (plus one suite) available to the public. Hotel guests have access to the entire club while on-site: four bars, fitness center, intimate restaurant, co-working spaces, cabana-lined pool, podcasting studio and positively the coolest vibe in town. The crowd here is strictly 21+, so plan accordingly. Memberships are available in case you never want to leave.

Bluff View Inn

Nestled in the arts-rich Bluff View Art District, this bed-and-breakfast-style inn is actually three turn-of-the-century homes overlooking the Tennessee River. From the front porch of the T.C. Thompson House, you can sit a spell in a rocking chair and watch the sun set over Signal Mountain. Located within walking distance of many of Chattanooga’s must-see sites means you can park the car and venture out afoot to dine and do.

Common House’s exquisite architecture is but one aspect that garners attention from both locals and tourists alike. Photo courtesy of Ali Harper and Common House.

Pictured above is the historic Bluff View Art District. Photo courtesy of Chattenooga Tourism Co.

Bode Chattanooga’s many amenities keep customers coming back. Photo courtesy of Digital Love Photography.

Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Outside

Yes, any trip to Chattanooga should include something outdoors, especially in the fall when the leaves are changing and the temperatures are most conducive to being outside.

Lookout Mountain Incline

Take the recently renovated Lookout Mountain Incline to the top of the mountain, where you can visit Point Park (site of the Civil War Battle Above the Clouds). Back at the bottom, it is a short drive to Ruby Falls, Cloudland Canyon and Rock City, which is celebrating its 90th year of visitors! Locals suggest buying tickets ahead of time to spend more time oohing-and-aahing over the views and less time waiting in lines.

Kayaking on the Tennessee River

For something completely different, get on the Tennessee River by kayak to observe the endangered gray bats as they take to the evening sky in search of insects. On this 30-mile paddle of Nickajack Lake, you may even spy an osprey or the occasional bald eagle, so pack your binoculars!

The Hunter Museum

The Hunter Museum deserves an afternoon all to itself. With a permanent collection featuring works by the likes of Bierstadt, Frankenthaler and Ansel Adams, there is just enough to see without feeling overwhelming. BONUS: The museum is showcasing work by Birmingham-based artist Amy Pleasant until July of 2023, so be sure to check that out.

Photo courtesy of Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Inside

Chattanooga is teeming with creatives and you can find something inspiring at almost any turn.

Bluff View Art District

Locals love wandering in and out of galleries and showrooms in the Bluff View Art District, where the juices just flow. Gallery 1401 is a respite from the ordinary, and you’re bound to discover an eclectic mix of artists’ work.

Kyle House Fitness

If you’re game to stay on track with fitness goals while you travel- and those Lookout Mountain hikes weren’t enough- pop into Kyle House Fitness for a class.

Sisu Sauna

If you’d just rather sweat it out, a session or two at Sisu Sauna should do just the trick.

Shop

For the travelers who simply must have their retail therapy when they visit a new city, there is nothing like discovering local gems.

Photo courtesy of Blaes Green

Warehouse Row

Warehouse Row, which is a converted Civil War stone fort in downtown Chattanooga, has always been a great shopping draw with plenty of national names you already know. Do yourself a favor and shop Embellish, which specializes in names like Rag & Bone and Veronica Beard. If something for the home is what you seek, just go directly to Revival, where the offerings include one-of-a-kind antiques and vintage finds, as well as gorgeous coffee table books and pretty barware, lamps and furniture to create the nest of your dreams back at home.

Locals Only

Looking for a souvenir to take home? Pop in to Locals Only, which prides itself on supporting local artisans and makers.

Book and Cover

Book and Cover is a lovely, little independent book store, where staffers are happy to suggest a new favorite read.

K Boutique

Looking for something new to wear out to dinner or even just something casual? Local ladies love K Boutique in North Shore, where you can outfit yourself for almost any occasion.

Alice Blue, Electric Blue and Hanover Blue

In the heart of Riverview, locals are drawn to the three-stores-in-one allure of Alice Blue, Electric Blue and Hanover Blue, which will have you dapper-in-aflash for an afternoon spent exploring Chattanooga local dining spots.

WHERE TO EAT

Speaking of local dining, Chattanooga is replete with interesting people doing interesting things, culinarily-speaking.

Alleia

The aforementioned Revival-decorating-haven gets the credit for the warm interiors at Alleia in Southside, where the rustic Italian menu makes the most of local ingredients. This is where Chattanoogans go for date nights or to celebrate something special, even if that event is just called “making it to the weekend.”

State of Confusion

State of Confusion is great for outdoor dining and drinks. Think ceviche, burgers and beer. Lunch, dinner, brunch. Reservations are accepted.

Boathouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar

The secret is out about Boathouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar, where locals and visitors alike clamor for seats that fill up fast. Go early to avoid too much of a wait.

Main Street Meat

Main Street Meats is a one-part butcher shop, one-part restaurant, where the daily offerings change, according to what is in season.

Southern Squeeze

For the vegetarians and vegans in your group, make like a local and head to Southern Squeeze with enough plantbased breakfast and lunch offerings to satisfy anyone.

Feed Table and Tavern

For weekend brunch, head to Feed Table and Tavern, where locals clamor for short ribs and grits or the Rocky Balboa biscuit.

Sidetrack

At Sidetrack, be sure to order the beignets (yes, you WILL make a mess) and the Eggs in Purgatory.

Adelle’s Creperie

Looking to satisfy that sweet tooth? Check out Adelle’s Creperie. Carla and Ken Pritchard may own this darling creperie, but their daughter, Adelle, gets all the credit for the concept and inspired menus and décor.