The Shelby County Chamber
FEBRUARY 2020 BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
“State of Our Communities” Presentations on February 26 Gold Sponsor
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per person for “Future” investors and includes a from Shelby County’s luncheon buffet. Reservations municipalities have been requested by noon on Monday, invited to share their thoughts February 24 so please contact Chamber at info@ on what lies ahead for their the respective communities in shelbychamber.org, by 2020. telephone at 205-663-4542 or The cost is $20 per person register online at www. for Chamber investors and $30 shelbychamber.org.
2020 Montgomery Drive-In Scheduled for March 11 The Chamber’s 2020 Presenting Sponsor Montgomery Drive-In will be held on March 11 at various locations in our state capitol. The program includes: transportation to and from Montgomery, a luncheon with from various Alabama state heads and our Shelby County Legislative departmental Delegation, presentations agency directors and a
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legislative reception in conjunction with the Business Council of Alabama. The cost for participants is
$50 for Chamber investors and $75 for “Future” investors. For additional information on this event, or to make a reservation, please contact Kirk Mancer at the Chamber via e-mail at kirk@ shelbychamber.org or by phone at 205-419-3361. ShelbyLiving.com 1 Shelbychamber.org
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The Chamber’s February Presenting Sponsor “Community Luncheon” will feature a “State of Our Communities” presentations on February 26. The meeting, presented by APG Local and co-sponsored by SouthWest Water Company and Sain Associates, will be held in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11:00AM for A.M. In addition to the great networking and the program will begin promptly at 11:30 business networking, mayors
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The Chamber’s Women’s Business Council held their monthly meeting on January 8th at the North Shelby Library. They enjoyed a worthwhile presentation from Meteorologist Ashley Gann of CBS 42.
Chamber investors gathered for their first “Connections Luncheon” of 2020 on January 9th at the new Grande Hall at Old Mill Square in the City of Columbiana. Attendees were given an update by guest speaker, Shelby County Sheriff, John Samaniego.
On January 15th the Shelby County Legislative Delegation presented their ideas and goals for 2020 at the Chamber’s Annual Legislative Preview Luncheon.
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On January 7th The Shelby County Chamber hosted a CoffeeNET event at Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies inside Snider’s Pharmacy in the City of Chelsea.
Is Your Organization Taking Full Advantage of Your Chamber Investor Benefits?
Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “Free Lunch” – especially on February 18th! We encourage you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff for some business networking and to learn how to 2 January/February 2019 Shelbychamber.org
maximize your investment. Whether your firm is a new -or long-time investor - you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30AM-1:00PM at The Shelby County Chamber to make sure you and your
colleagues are taking full advantage of your annual investment. A complimentary lunch will be available for all attendees. Reservations are requested and space is limited - so please
contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@shelbychamber. org, by phone at 205-6634542 or register online at shelbychamber.org, by no later than noon February 17 to reserve your place.
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AIDT Leadership Skills Training
Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) will be offering a series of leadership courses focused on skills that all leaders, supervisors, or managers need to be more effective such as leadership, communication, teamwork, and
leading multiple generations. Companies in the Shelby County area are invited to send personnel to this training course. Seats are limited to the first 25 participants, so call and make your reservations early. Attendees must be present and
pass a written exam at the end of the course to receive AIDT’s Certified Leader certification. There is NO COST for this training. To Register Contact Pari Barzegari pari@ shelbychamber.org 205-6634542, Ext. 106.
Entrepreneur-in-Residence Offers Complimentary Guidance & Support to Small Business business, launching a new product, downsizing and dealing with a difficult employee. The next Mentorship/
Coaching opportunities, facilitated by Michael Smith the Chamber’s Entrepreneurin-Residence, will be held Tuesday, February 25 from 8:00AM - 11:00AM. As the Chamber’s “Entrepreneur-inResidence”, Smith is 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 3045 minutes. Please contact Kirk Mancer via e-mail at kirk@shelbychamber.org or by calling 205-663-4542.
NETWORK280 Offers Opportunity for New Contacts
Are you looking to expand your contacts on the Highway 280 corridor? NETWORK280 can help you with that by providing businesses with an excellent opportunity to make them! The next NETWORK280 will be held on March 3 from
4:30PM until 6:00PM at Presenting Sponsor Dreamland BBQ. Bring plenty of cards and plan on meeting lots of new contacts at this event. The cost is $10 per person for Chamber investors and $20 investors and includes heavy per person for “Future” hors d’oeuvres and two
beverage tickets. Reservations are requested by noon March 2 to assist in preparation, so please contact the Chamber via email at info@shelbychamber. org, by phone at 205-663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK (December 14, 2019 – January 10, 2020)
Facebook: 16 “new likes”, 311 “views”, 5,613 “post reaches” and 3,644 “total likes”. Twitter: 13 “tweets”, 3,192 “tweet impressions”, 16 “profile visits”, 4 “mentions” 3,077 “followers”, Instagram: 1,224 “posts”, 1,088 “followers”. LinkedIn: 418 “followers” Responded to 67 requests for business & community information. Notarized 3 documents for Shelby County Companies. ShelbyLiving.com 3 Shelbychamber.org
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The Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence/ Mentorship Program continues to provide much needed assistance to small business owners – and entrepreneurs. Participants have received guidance on starting a new business, expanding an existing
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Ambassador of the Month Congratulations to Allen Young for achieving Ambassador of the Month. Allen is the owner of Vacation Concierge, a full service travel agency located here in Shelby County. As an avid traveler, Allen decided to turn his passion into a profession and has helped clients plan trips all over the world. In the past year the company has grown to add three additional experienced, qualified agents to better serve the growing needs of the business. Allen enjoys helping people with all types of travel needs. From the simple get-a-way to the extravagant multigenerational group trips, Vacation Concierge can help with it all. One of Allen’s greatest joys in business is helping newlyweds plan the perfect Honeymoon experience. And the best part for his client’s, the services are FREE! Allen has been married to his college sweetheart, Krista, for 30 years and they have two
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OFFICERS Chamber Chair Ms. Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries–Vincent Hills Chair-Elect Mr. Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Dr. Jay Crisman 280 Animal Medical Center Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Carol Bruser University of Montevallo
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Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Mr. Daniel Listi Shelby Baptist Medical Center Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Mr. Bill Keller Renasant Bank Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mr. Brian Massey St. Vincent’s Health System
amazing children. He loves spending time with his family & friends, checking out the latest Birmingham area restaurant scene, and traveling to new and exciting places. If you have any leisure travel needs, you can contact Allen at 205-601-4355 or allen@ vacationconcierge.org.
Is Your Information Up to Date? Make sure your information is up to date for the next "Who's Who" Directory. Visit the Business Directory tab at shelbychamber. org to check your listing. If any updates need to be made please email us at info@shelbychamber.org.
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TSCC Board of Directors
Vice Chair, Investor Relations Ms. Alison Howell Steineker Alabama Power Company Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation Mr. Alex Dudchock Shelby County Immediate Past Chair Mr. Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union
Ms. April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Keith Richards Taziki’s Mediterranean Café’ 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 Mr. Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance Mr. Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College Ms. Laura Clarke Synovus Bank Mr. Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. Ms. Bridgette Jordan Smith City of Vincent
DIRECTORS Mr. John Collier Regions Bank
Mr. Craig Sorensen SouthWest Water Company
Mr. Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Mr. Daniel Holmes Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC
Ms. Khiari McAlpin Vinehouse Nursery
Mr. Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union
Ms. Diane Thomas PostNet of Chelsea
Mr. Tim Benefield Buffalo Rock Company
(*) Serving a one-year term in 2019
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Volunteers Needed to Assist 9th Grade Students at “Keeping It Real” Program The Chamber is seeking volunteers for Pelham High School on February 14, Vincent High School on February 21 and Helena High School on February 28. This program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices by having them choose a random “life scenario” which includes marital/family status, education,
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job and salary. They learn how fast money can be spent just on basic necessities. It’s been an eye opening experience for the past few years for the 9th graders and volunteers alike! Volunteers are asked to spend
a half or whole day at the school. We will visit all the different schools in Shelby County and will need volunteers to assist us at each school. Volunteers would manage a station and assist 9th grade students as they “pay bills” and make “life choices” based on the randomly drawn life situations. If you or your colleagues, are interested
in being a volunteer, please call Pari Barzegari at 205-663-4542 ext. 106, email at pari@ shelbychamber.org or sign up online at www.shelbychamber. org. Volunteers would arrive at the schools as early as 7:30AM and the program would conclude by 3:00PM. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.
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Welcome New Investors (as of November 26, 2019 to December 31, 2019)
Member Name Double O Carriers APG Local Beaute Nail Spa LLC Beignets & Lattes Space Cadets Birds & Burgers Greystone Self Storage, LLC Rental Men
Categories Transportation Marketing Beauty Salons Bakery Moving & Storage Restaurants Storage - Facilities Equipment Rental
City Dora Gadsden Alabaster Helena Birmingham Alabaster Birmingham Calera
For a complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.
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Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNET” at iBERIA Bank – Pelham Be sure to mark your calendar for February 12 and join us at iBERIA Bank in Pelham from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNET. The morning meeting, ccosponsored by Cahaba Valley Computer Services and Shelby County Reporter, is designed
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for investors 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 noon on February 11 to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 205-663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
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CHAMBER Events
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.
February 2020
Ambassador Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Small Business Work Group 4:00PM-5:00PM The Shelby County Chamber Chamber “Connections Luncheon” 11:30AM - 1:00PM Old Mill Square - Grande Hall Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM The Shelby County Chamber Tourism and Recreation Work Group 9:00AM - 10:00AM Locations Vary Existing Business and Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Iberia Bank of Pelham CoffeeNET 8:30AM - 9:30AM Iberia Bank of Pelham
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Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates Keeping it Real 7:30AM - 3:00PM Pelham High School Govermental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates Quarterly Investor Reception 11:30AM - 1:00PM The Shelby County Chamber
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Career Readiness Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM The Shelby County Chamber
Keeping it Real 7:30AM - 3:00PM Vincent High School Entrepreneur in Residence Coaching Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM The Shelby County Chamber State of Our Communities “Community Luncheon” 11:30AM - 1:00PM Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena Keeping it Real 7:30AM - 3:00PM Helena High School
Women’s Business Council 11:30AM 1:00PM Pelham Recreation Center
For information on Chamber work groups and how to get involved visit shelbychamber.org or email info@shelbychamber.org
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