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Shelby County ViewPoints July 2011
Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce • 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, AL 35124 • (p) 205-663-4542 • info@shelbychamber.org
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Welcome New Members
2 Buckets & a Vacuum Cleaning Service
Steven Payton
217 Willow Point Circle
Alabaster
Cleaning Services
A. Austin Art
Ahmad Austin
209 Ironwood Circle
Alabaster
Art & Painting Classes
Alabama Air Power
Sheila Cobb
1293 Highway 87
Alabaster
Industrial Product Sales
Anytime Fitness of Pelham
Donnie Sapp
2691 Pelham Pkwy, Ste E
Pelham
Health & Fitness
B-Metro
Joe O’Donnell
2805 2nd Ave South
Birmingham
Magazine Publication
Brava Rotisserie Grill
Barry O’Hare
5184 Caldwell Mill Rd
Hoover
Restaurants
Brent Flavin Insurance
Brent Flavin
2856 Fairway Dr, Apt 232A
Birmingham
Insurance Services
Brown Mackie College
Roger Rocha
105 Vulcan Rd, Ste 100
Birmingham
Educational Institution
Cliff W. Austin, CPA, LLC
Cliff Austin
2163 Pelham Pkwy Ste 215
Pelham
Accounting/CPA
Geaux Play
Lisa Hall
301 Southgate Drive
Pelham
Health & Fitness
Granger, Thagard & Associates, Inc.
Jack Granger
1806 Oxmoor Road
Birmingham
Auction Company
Hagemeyer North America
Chad Smith
309-D Cahaba Valley Pkwy N
Pelham
Industrial Product Sales
Innerspaice Architectural Interiors
Jeremy Spain
12 20th Street South
Birmingham
Business Furnishings
ITEX
Charmaine Dye
4000 Eagle Point Drive
Birmingham
Trade Exchange
Jones & Associates, LLC
Deidree Jones
100 Brook Drive, Ste B
Helena
Accounting
Make It Mobile
Glynna Humm
261 Woodbury Drive
Sterrett
Mobile Marketing
Parc at Cahaba River
Debra Matthews
50 Cahaba River Parc
Birmingham
Apartments/Leasing
Parc at Grandview
Amy Hodges
3545 Grandview Parkway
Birmingham
Apartments/Leasing
Pro Construction, LLC
Clay Sheffield
1104 Dunnavant Valley Rd
Birmingham
Construction Services
Purmotion, Inc.
Stuart Thompson
211 Applegate Trace
Pelham
Fitness Equipment
Sign*A*Rama
George Smith
464 Cahaba Park Circle
Birmingham
Signs/Advertising
Southern Pines Chiropractic Center
Robert Johns
50 Manning Place
Birmingham
Chiropractic Care
Southfirst Mortgage
Kimberly Ward
2807 Greystone Comm Blvd, Ste 38 Birmingham
Mortgages
Sprint
Tatanisha Shumpert 2550 Acton Rd, Ste 220
Birmingham
Telecommunications
Wal-Mart SuperCenter - Alabaster
Melissa Sigrist
Alabaster
Retail
630 Colonial Promenade
To find out more about any member listed or other Chamber members, visit the online Business Directory at: www.shelbychamber.org.
Interested in advertising in ViewPoints? Contact Steven Kilpatrick, 669-3131, at the Shelby County Reporter for exclusive member pricing.
Ambassador Spotlight
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Ambassador of the Month
Alabama Adventure Tickets are at the Chamber! Alabama Adventure Season and Fun Day Passes are available for purchase at the Chamber office! Two great parks, one low price. Make plans for the whole family to have loads of fun at Splash Beach Water Park and Magic City USA. Children three and under are free. Be sure to ride the new ride, Buzzsaw Falls, and check out the concert series. Season Passes can be purchased at the Chamber for $50, which includes tax, and/or Fun Day Passes for $24. Get yours while they last!
Amanda Smith Congratulations to Amanda Smith, our June 2011 Ambassador of the Month! Amanda is the Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Cahaba Valley Computer Services, a local IT company serving small to mid-sized businesses across the Birmingham metro area. Cahaba Valley Computer Services has been a Greater Shelby Chamber member for nearly nine years and enjoys serving fellow Chamber members with all of their IT needs. Amanda says that the greatest reward in being an Ambassador and Greater Shelby Chamber member is the friendships. “It’s such an awesome feeling to develop a relationship and encourage their success by working together and being a resource for each other.” In her free time, Amanda enjoys spending time with family and friends, being near the water, attending church at Inverness Vineyard and especially making memories with her daughter. For more information about Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC, contact Amanda Smith at Amanda@cvcsllc.com or call (205) 541-7755. If you are interested in the Ambassador Program, please contact April Stone at the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, (205) 663-4542 or april@shelbychamber.org.
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July Membership Luncheon welcomes keynote speaker John Stewart, III, President, University of Montevallo Join us for the July membership luncheon as we welcome keynote speaker, John Stewart, III, the President of the University of Montevallo.
Stewart is the University of Montevallo’s 15th president. The UM Board of Trustees selected Dr. Stewart as the University’s new leader at a special meeting in 2010. Dr. Stewart came to the University of Montevallo from his position as vice president for institutional advancement at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. Stewart brings a unique mix of experience to Montevallo, including marketing, industry, fundraising and teaching.
The luncheon will be held on July 27th from 11 am until 1 pm at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Drive, Pelham. Reservations are required by noon, Monday, July 25th. Investment is $17 for members of the Greater Shelby Chamber, $25 for non-members. NOTICE the price increase for nonmembers. RSVP and pay with a credit card online at www.shelbychamber.org to avoid standing in line! Thank you to our luncheon sponsor Alabama Telco Credit Union.
The Showcase Feature beginning at 11 am during networking will feature the businesses located in the cities of Hoover and Indian Springs.
Focus on Your Business
A Microsoft® Office Tips and Tricks Event Join us for an informative technology event featuring step-by-step demonstrations designed to help you get the most from Microsoft Office in your day-to-day work. You’ll learn how to: • Get through everyday tasks more quickly • Overcome email overload • Create professional documents and presentations with more impact • Get insight into your data • Easily connect and share with customers and colleagues When: August 11, 2011 Time: 11 am until 1 pm Location: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 Investment: $10 Members and non-members, lunch and materials included About the speaker: John Browning, Owner Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Microsoft Certified Partner Space is limited so be sure to register today! www.shelbychamber.org
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Bedzzz Express in the Colonial Promenade South, Alabaster, held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its grand opening.
Congratulations to Oak Mountain State Park on the recent expansion of its Equestrian Park opening!
Congratulations to TCBY Pelham for celebrating its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Thank you to the American Village for hosting the recent Focus on Montevallo and to Mayor Ben McCrory for providing an update on the city.
Thank you to the Shelby County Reporter for hosting the recent Focus on Columbiana and to Mayor Allan Lowe for informing attendees of upcoming events.
Thank you to Momma Goldberg’s Deli for sponsoring the recent Network 280. This event continues to grow and grow!
The Greater Shelby Chamber had a full house at the recent SpeedNetworking for Professionals event. Be sure to RSVP for the next one scheduled for August 18th.
Thank you to Sirote & Permutt, PC for sponsoring the May membership luncheon which featured Brian Hilson, Birmingham Business Alliance.
Congratulations to Quality Time PowerSports on its recent grand opening in Pelham!
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I went to my first Speednetworking event last week and it was excellent. In the short time that I have been a member of the Chamber I have been very impressed with its management and the members. Also, does the Chamber have a logo members can use on their website? The answer to this question is YES!
Michael J. Gaines, INKS 2 YOU, LLC
Shelby Blues & BBQ will be held on October 1st at the Verizon Wireless Music Center. Gates open to the public at 1pm and the cost is $10 per person. If you would like to participate in the BBQ competition or if you would like to sponsor the Shelby Blues & BBQ, forms are available on the website, www.shelbybluesandbbq.org. For more information contact Heather Stripling at 663-4542 or heather@shelbychamber.org.
2011 Continual Sponsors A.C. Legg, Inc. Alabama Power Company Alabama Telco Credit Union America’s First Federal Credit Union AT&T Business Electronics Business Telephones, Inc. Cahaba Valley Computer Services Carr & Associates Engineers, Inc. Charter Business FastSigns First Commercial Bank ITT Technical Institute Jefferson State Community College
Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics M&F Bank Minuteman Press of Alabaster Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments PAETEC RBC Bank Regions Financial Shelby Baptist Medical Center Shelby County Reporter Sirote & Permutt, PC St. Vincent’s Health System Stewart Organization Susan Schein Automotive
Contact Us Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, Alabama 35124 (205) 663-4542 • Fax: (205) 663-4524 info@shelbychamber.org
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2011 Greater Shelby Chamber Board of Directors Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College
Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino
Keith Barfield Finance Chair Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith
Trent Cotton BBVA Compass Bank
David Nolen M&F Bank
Phillip Heard Development Chair Alabama Gas Elizabeth Roland Governance Chair Attorney at Law Chris Bottcher Sirote & Permutt Tim Bowen Alabama Power
Dave Davis Legacy Community Federal Credit Union
Tim Prince Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Jim Garner The Insurance Store
Joe Sullivan Sullivan Communications
Silvia Hoyos Hispanic Interest Coalition of AL
April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Vivian Johnson Sam’s Club
Jennifer Trammell Greater Shelby Chamber
Bill Keller Regions Financial
Member Tip of the Month
“Hot D eals”
Terri Gualano Chair AT&T
It seems everyone is coupon-clipping, searching for sales, and seeking “Hot Deals” when purchasing products or services. What is a Hot Deal? It’s a coupon, discount, incentive, or savings on products or services that is posted online by Greater Shelby County Chamber members only ... for FREE! When searching for products or services do you think of your Greater Shelby Chamber family first? You should. Being a member of the Greater Shelby Chamber means you have access to like-minded business professionals at your fingertips. This is the time people are looking for deals so get your name out there! Visit shelbychamber.org and add your sales items today. Are you having a sale? Do you have discounted items? Heat up your business “deals” for FREE by adding a Hot Deal. Need your Member Login and password? Call or email the Chamber: 663-4542 or info@shelbychamber.org.
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Upcoming Events
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, call the RSVP Line 663-8923, or the Chamber 663-4542.
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8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Focus Helena Buck Creek Stained Glass, 4114 Helena Rd., Helena No RSVP required. No cost
8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Network 280 McAlister’s Greystone, 5406 Highway 280 Ste., E101, Hoover No RSVP required. No cost 11 am – 1 pm ~ Membership Luncheon Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Monday, July 25th. Investment: Members $17, non-members $25. NOTE price change for non-members. Showcase City Feature: Hoover and Indian Springs
CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER If a reservation is made for the luncheon and you are unable to attend, you will be charged for the luncheon unless a cancellation request is made at least TWO business days prior to the event.
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8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Focus Chelsea Chelsea City Hall, 11611 Chelsea Road, Chelsea No RSVP required. No cost. 11 am – 1 pm ~ Grow & Go Workshop “Focus on Your Business” Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham Lunch and materials included. RSVP required by noon, Tuesday, August 9th. Investment: Members and non-members $10. 8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Focus Calera Sav Mor Food Outlet, 11028 Highway 25, Calera No RSVP required. No cost. 8:30 am - 10 am ~ SpeedNetworking for Professionals Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham RSVP required by August 16th. No cost. 5 pm – 7 pm ~ Social 280 Greystone Smile Design, 140 Village St., Ste. 203, B’ham No RSVP required. No cost. 8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Network 280 America’s First Federal Credit Union, #2 Inverness Center Pkwy No RSVP required. No cost. 11 am – 1 pm ~ Membership Luncheon Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Monday, August 29th. Investment: Members $17, non-members $25. NOTE price change for non-members. Showcase City Feature: Calera, Montevallo, and Wilton
Business-to-Business Online Networking Continues to Rapidly Increase Online networking has quickly become the way to promote your business and form relationships. The Greater Shelby Chamber recognized this communication medium as innovative, creative, and one more way for our Chamber family to connect with one another. If you haven’t created a Facebook or Twitter page yet, we encourage you to do so. We share Chamber updates, community events/needs, and cross-promote posts from our members. Online networking is an invaluable tool to build an expanded audience for products or services. Integrate online networking into your existing marketing plan. Embrace it by connecting with the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin. We’re excited to share your news too! Visit www.shelbychamber.org and click on the Online Networking icons to login or sign up today. Together, we are building a Network of Opportunity.