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SOUTH SHELBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

KALEIDOSCOPE Columbiana • Chelsea • Harpersville • Westover Wilsonville • Vincent and the South Shelby County Region

June 2012

southshelbychamber.com

Inside this Edition • Board of Directors’ & Ambassadors • Tourism • Things to Do & See in Shelby County •On the Move •Next Monthly Chamber Luncheon •New & Renewing Chamber Members Listing •Chamber Snapshots & Events

Call the Chamber Office at 205-669-9075 for more information on these events or visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com for complete calendar information.

2012 Corporate Sponsors

2 2012 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BOARD MEMBERS

President Donna Smelcer Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Linda Wren, AT&T (retired) Dr. Ben Smith, Smith Chiropractic Tim Prince, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

1st Vice President Faye McGuire Frontier Bank

Secretary/Treasurer 2nd Vice President Dr. Benjamin W. Smith, III Kevin Morris Smith Chiropractic M&F Bank

Mary Strehle, Victory GMC

Executive Director Stacy Walkup

Richard Cook, Busy Hands Framing and Gifts

Mayor Allan Lowe, Gina Antolini, Columbiana

Evan Major, Former Superintendent of Education

Mayor Theoangelo Perkins, Jackie Ingram Harpersville

Jon Lauderdale, Alagasco

Della Pender, MT Laurel

Robert Jackson Bridges, Historic Parish Argo, First United Security Bank Shelby Association Miranda Carter, Johnny Rays BBQ

Past President & Advisor Billy Jones Bryant Bank

Faye McGuire, Frontier Bank Kevin Morris, M&F Bank

Wayne Johnsey, Piggly Wiggly

Chris Cano, Alabama Power Company

Donna Smelcer, Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Mayor Earl Niven, Becky Landers, Chelsea

Mayor Ray McAllister, Joy Marler, Vincent Mayor Rosemary Liveoak, Kay Ray, Wilsonville Mayor Mark McLaughlin, Wayne Jones, Westover Office Team, Ben Corbitt and RSVP Volunteers

2012 AMBASSADORS PHOTO OF 2ND QUARTERLY MEETING The 2012 South Shelby Chamber of Commerce ambassadors pictured are L-R: Mike Cooley, Donald Shirley, Dale Neuendorf (Chelsea COP’s); Andrea Lewis/Make You New; Bobby Joe Seales/Shelby County Museum and Archives; Keith Mire/Candlewood Suites, Mary Strehle/Victory GMC; Vicki Everett/ Juice Plus; Carla Watkins/Shop South Shelby; Cindy Salser/280 Auto Service LLC; Suzie Smart/Victory GMC; Gerie Kelley; Retired DHR Manager, Freda York/Realty South.

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SUMMER IN THE SOUTH

Summertime in the South feels so good! Longer days, bare feet and cool treats always add to the ambiance of summer.

Enjoying activities outside such as gardening, swimming, porch sitting, lake activities such as fishing and skiing are great ways to play outside!

South Shelby County offers some great opportunities for you and your family during this season.

Columbiana has a summer concert series every Friday Night offering free music in the downtown area that is sponsored by locals businesses from 7pm-9pm. Susan Conn, owner of Main Street Florist and member of the Columbiana Merchants and Professionals Association organizes the events. Bring your chair and enjoy!

It is never a better time to celebrate our freedom, thanking our Military, and enjoying traditional hamburgers, hotdogs, ice cream and apple pie as we celebrate Independence Day in Shelby County.

Columbiana will celebrate their 27th Annual Liberty Day celebration on the last Saturday in June, kicking off the event the Friday Night before with Live Music on Main. Saturday will feature all day events, music, hall of fame memories, Miss Shelby County, Museum Tours , Patriotic Parade and so much more like the funnel cakes, gospel music, fireworks, smiling friends and oh my goodness I am getting excited like crazy..

THE HARTFORD

What a wonderful tradition the City of Columbiana offers this time of year.

God n Country Celebration is the Wilsonville community Independence Day Celebration! This event takes place on Sunday which is ideal being it is sponsored and organized by the Wilsonville Baptist Church. The event takes place downtown on Main Street and is proud to feature the Palmetto State Quartet group this year! Bring your chair and come enjoy this wonderful opportunity right here at your back door!

Chelsea will feature their “Big Kaboom� patriotic tradition offering local entertainment usually coordinated by Wayne Morris. This entertainment is so inspiring because he really brings out the local talent our Chelsea Community celebrates throughout the year! You will find a lot of local business vendors selling food, smoothies, drinks and more. This special touch really gives the newcomers in the Chelsea Park area a chance to meet the local businesses working right there at the event! The fireworks and program are so much fun and are a nice tradition in the City.

Need more information on these wonderful community events as you kick off your summertime, just visit our website at www.southshelbychamber. com, call our office at 205-669-9075 and we will be glad to help you to the help you need. Happy summer and enjoy!

4 THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN SHELBY COUNTY

Top Community Events June June

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Music on Main- Downtown Columbiana (Every Friday Night) Liberty Day Celebration, 27th Annual Columbiana | Shelby County Call 205-669-9075 or Visit www.cityofcolumbiana.com and or www. southshelbychamber.com. Downtown Main St.--Events will include arts, crafts, food, children’s carnival & activities, Classic Cars CruiseIn, museum tours, military displays, live music both Friday night and all day Saturday, Hall of Memories (First Baptist Church), Miss Shelby County and Miss Alabama signing autographs, walking tours, patriotic parade, fireworks display, and more. Fri., 6 p.m. until and all day on Sat. with evening fireworks 3pm is the Liberty Day Parade sponsored by the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce and the Merchants and Professionals Association, to register call 205-669-9075.

Location is Downtown Columbiana, Event is Free

June 24

16th Annual God n Country Celebration Wilsonville | Shelby County FREE Food, Family Fun, Fireworks, Live Music and Prizes Everything donated and provided by the local churches and businesses within the city of Wilsonville. Come on out and enjoy the fun! It’s our 16th year of celebrating our country. For More information call 205-669-6663 Location is Downtown Wilsonville, Event is Free.

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The Big Kaboom Fireworks, 5th Annual Chelsea | Shelby County Call 205-669-9075 or Visit www.cityofchelsea.com Free--Celebration featuring fireworks, entertainment, and more. 6pm, Entertainment and 9 pm Fireworks! Location is Chelsea Park Subdivision, Event is Free.

Visit our Website at www.southshelbychamber.com for Details on these events! Like us on Face book at South Shelby Chamber!

5 ON THE MOVE...

Columbiana Tire owners, Will or Elaine Patterson has added a new digital sign, a new entrance on Hwy 25 along with signage and this deems them as being innovative and on the move!

Victory GMC was named one of the top dealerships in the U.S. for customer experience… congratulations and is shows that Victory GMC is on the move!

Busy Hands Framing and Gifts has started carry clothing items including handbags, sundresses, scarves, hats and more by adding new lines of interest in her hometown department store this

proves that her business is on the move!

Wendy’s Restaurant is hiring in Chelsea… new business coming to town that means things are on the move!

Harpersville has a new industry about to open…

Bama Budweiser, looks like Bama Budweiser is on the move!

Have you been promoted, business expanding?

What are your On the Move Celebrations? Call us at 205-669-9075

2012 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Welcome Aboard 2012 South Shelby Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 396 • 208 East College Street • Columbiana, Alabama 35051 What is your Chamber?

Your chamber of commerce is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in your community.

Who leads your Chamber?

Its members run your chamber of commerce. The Board of Directors that determines policies and sets goals. An Executive director handles the day-to-day operations. The Members are needed for involvement in committees that range from economic development, education and human resources, tourism, public affairs and governments relations. The Chamber meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at noon.

Membership Application We wish to invest in Shelby County by joining the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce according to the following fee schedule: Non – Business Rates: Private or retired individual...........................................$ 65.00 Business Rates: 1-3 employees...................................$120.00 4-8 employees...................................................$175.00 9-20 employees.................................................$230.00 21-50 employees...............................................$285.00 51-100 employees.............................................$395.00 over 100 employees..........................................$450.00 Please find our check for $_____________

_____________________________________________________ COMPANY _____________________________________________________ CONTACT PERSON _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________________ City, State and Zip _____________________________________________________ Telephone FAX _____________________________________________________ WEBSITE _____________________________________________________ E-MAIL Please complete and return with your check to: South Shelby Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 396 Columbiana, Alabama 35051 Ph. 205-669-9075 Fax 669-1842 E-Mail Soshelby@bellsouth.net Visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com

6 UPCOMING CHAMBER LUNCHEON

June 7, 2012 Program: Is Your Computer System Safe From Unwanted Visitors?

Location: Columbiana United Methodist Church (Multipurpose Room) 200 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051 Keynote Speakers: Moore Hallmark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Southeastern Regional Director Local Spotlight: Busy Hands Framing and Gifts Sponsor:

Bolton Funeral Home Lunch provided by Bernie’s on Main Price: $10.00

*Networking begins at 11:30am

Is Your Computer System Safe From Unwanted Visitors?

By John D. Browning | Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Have you noticed your computer running slower than usual? Do you get strange pop-ups while you are trying to work? When you attempt to go to a particular web site, do you sometimes end up on a page that you never intended to go to? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your computer system might be infected with an unwanted type of program known as malware.

Malware, or malicious software, can include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, rootkits, spyware and adware as well as other types of unwanted programs. Often, people think that they have a computer virus when their system is actually infected with some other form of malware. By definition, a computer virus is a program that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another. Other forms of malware do not have the ability to replicate themselves. Although many malware programs are not classified as viruses, they can be just as destructive and severely damage a computer’s file system.

There are many precautions that you can take to prevent a malware infection, such as running a good anti-virus program and making sure that your software has the latest updates and system patches. There are many commercial products available to help prevent malware infections. Are any of them 100% foolproof? No, that is why everyone still has to exercise caution in opening e-mails and surfing the web.

Viruses and other malware cost businesses huge sums of money each year. Not only does the theft of critical company data cost a business, but the lost time spent getting their systems cleaned and functioning normally again can be devastating.

Sadly, you can no longer look at the situation as “if you get attacked”, it is now almost certainly “when you get attacked”. To learn more about how to protect your business from malware attacks and how to establish a recovery plan in the event of an attack, please join us at the South Shelby County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, June 7th at 11:30am-1pm. The Chamber meets at the Columbiana United Methodist Church located at 200 North Main Street, the price is $10.00.

7 NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Stone’s Throw Bar & Grill Leah & Christian Harrigan Number Three, Mt Laurel Ave. Birmingham, Alabama 35094 www.Stonesthrowgrill.com

Stone’s Throw Bar & Grill is nestled in the rolling hills of southern Birmingham, in the town of Mt. Laurel. Chef Chris and Leah Harrigan founded this restaurant on the ideas of preserving character and integrity while bringing a fresh style and charisma to small town dining.

Training with talented chefs from San Francisco to Miami, Chef Chris developed a passion for accentuating raw, natural flavors paired with fresh local herbs and vegetables. Working with organic farmers he developed a profound respect for local organic produce that he strives to make the star of every dish.

The casual, upscale dining experience captures the charm of the local community. Open elegant dining rooms and natural lighting helps the customer appreciate the soulful and warm flavors offered in every cuisine. By utilizing availability of local seasonal produce, Stone’s Throw Bar & Grill proudly emphasizes freshness with daily menu changes reflecting the offerings of regional organic farmers.

Catering is also offered as an opportunity to share organic culinary creations with friends and family for all occasions. Keeping an open mind, Stone’s Throw Bar & Grill can develop a range of menus for any affair. The team welcomes collaboration in order to develop a menu that provides gratification for every catered event.

Whether out on the peaceful patio, gathering in the bar, or in the charming, upscale dining room, this restaurant is a great place to relax and enjoy simple food with friends and loved ones.

CHAMBER MEMBER RENEWALS Photography, Medical Clinics, Business meeting space, Wildlife Education, Hospice Services, Construction, Education & Consulting, Dental Services, Community Churches and so many more new members joining the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce to network, promote and be a part of the local communities through the chamber of commerce. Are these your neighbors, reach out to them and explore what they are all about, you will truly be amazed!

Juice Plus+ Vicki Everett Birmingham, AL 35242 205-332-5255

Lowe & Assoc. Realty Jean Lowe Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-6317

Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC; John D. Browning/ Owner and Amanda Smith Marketing 5120 Birmingham, AL 35242 205-980-9903 Office; 205-6011975 Cell

Shelby County Dept. of Human Resources Kim Mashego, Executive Director 205-669-3000

State Farm Insurance; Chester Lewis Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-0200 Gail’s Florist; Gail Coleman 205-669-7061 Columbiana Clinic, LLC Dr. Rhonda Carter Dr. Anthony Ciulla Dr. Ken Puckett Dr. Scott Davidson Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-3138

Realty South Jim Strickland Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-2374 205-381-1042 Cell Harris, Mary Circuit Clerk of Shelby County Columbiana, Al 35051 18ic.alacourt.gov/index.aspx

AT&T Terri Gualano & Linda Wren Birmingham, AL 35243 205-972-2983

The American Village Tom Walker, Executive Director Montevallo, AL 35115 205-665-3535

Narrows Podiatry Dr. Shane Burchfield Dr. Kevin Waldrop Dr. Stephen Stern Birmingham, AL 35242 205-437-3236

Ellis Properties Corley Ellis Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-1863

Shelby County Reporter Tim Prince, President Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-3131

Town of Mt. Laurel Della Pender, Sales Manager Mt. Laurel, AL 35242 205-408-8989 Erin C. Bell, Attorney at Law Columbiana, Alabama 35051 205-671-0122

Busy Hands Framing & Gifts Richard and Linda Cook Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-4303 Zig Zag Christy Alverson Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-9822 280 Animal Medical Center Darcie Odom, DVM Dara Dickey, DVM Jay Crisman, DVM Westover, AL 35185 205-678-8253 205-967-7389 Emergency Minute Man Press Dan Ward Alabaster, AL 35007 205-621-2722 Community Education Centers Ike Hadley, Director Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-1187

8 SNAPSHOTS & UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS Upcoming June Chamber Events:

Check out our chamber photographs on our website at southshelbychamber.com

June 1

Ribbon Cutting — Join Dale’s Beauty Shop at 10am to celebrate her new location at 101 Hwy 47 South in Columbiana. She will offer refreshments and a 10% discount on hair care services!

June 7

Networking & Business Program — Chamber Luncheon11:30am-1pm @ Columbiana United Methodist Church Recognition of SSCC Johnny Lowe Academic Student Scholarships; Program: “Is Your Computer System Safe from Unwanted Visitors?” presented by Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC and City Spotlight/ Columbiana. Sponsored by Bolton Funeral Home

June 22

Networking — South Shelby Chamber of Commerce and the City of Columbiana will host a Coffee and Breakfast uniting neighboring businesses, civic and county leaders at 8am at the Columbiana City Hall. Sponsored by Alabama Power, Bryant Bank, Deloach Barber and Casper’s, Regions Bank, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Shelby County Reporter, and Ekklesia Coffee House