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Shelby County ViewPoints
June 2012
Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce • 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-663-4542 • info@shelbychamber.org
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Welcome New Members
Alabama Hydraulic Services
George Ethridge
138 Citation Court
Birmingham
Equipment Repair
Andy OnCall
Audra Bidner
3 Belcher Drive
Pelham
Home Improvement
AVEDA Institute Birmingham
Kristin Walters
3200 Galleria Circle
Hoover
Education
Beck First Aid & Safety, Inc.
Rebecca Bradford
P.O Box 1294
Pell City
Safety Equipment
Bellinis Ristorante & Bar
Douglas Hovanec
6801 Cahaba Valley Rd, Ste 106
Birmingham
Restaurant
Bravo Food Service dba Little Caesars Lindsey Ford
3305 Lorna Road
Birmingham
Corporate Office
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Jessica Eanes
5212 Caldwell Mill Road
Birmingham
Ice Cream Retail
Cahaba Wellness Family Chiropractic
Roderick White
263 Village Parkway
Helena
Chiropractic Care
Cotton States Insurance
Bill Adema
5530 Highway 280, Suite 101
Birmingham
Insurance
Little Caesars - Alabaster
Lindsey Ford
565 1st Street Southwest
Alabaster
Restaurant
Little Caesars - Helena
Lindsey Ford
4730 Highway 17
Helena
Restaurant
SIP Oasis
Ron Shoe
3 Riverchase Office Plaza, Ste 106
Hoover
Telecommunications
SocialHeavy
Tammy Hawk-Bridges
2243 Clairmont Drive
Leeds
Marketing Communications
Superior Garage Door Service
Myrl Baker
P.O. Box 361231
Birmingham
Garage Repair
Walker Backflow & Fire Protection
Scot Bruce
P.O. Box 380384
Birmingham
Commercial Fire Protection
Warrior Wrestling Club
TJ Sayers
2469 Highway 31
Calera
Sports Club
To find out more about any member listed or other Chamber members, visit the online Business Directory at Shelbychamber.org.
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
Ambassador Spotlight May Ambassador of the Month
Charmaine Dye Congratulations to Charmaine Dye, the May Ambassador of the Month for the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce! Charmaine works with ITEX, a company that specializes in bartering and trade. ITEX puts business owners together so they can utilize each other’s goods and services without spending hard earned cash. This is a passion of Charmaine’s as
she has been in the industry for 14 years. There is no cost to open an account with ITEX and co-op your advertising dollars 50%. For more information, call (205) 314-5797 or visit www.ITEX.com. For information about the Ambassador program, contact April Stone at 6634542 or visit www.shelbychamber.org.
Barons Family Night The Birmingham Barons Team Up with the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce for Family Night. The Birmingham Barons have given the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce a special deal on tickets for the Thursday, June 7th ballgame. Tickets are only $6 and admit five! That’s you and four of your favorite people to enjoy a great night at the ballgame! Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Javy Lopez will be in attendance on June 7th. He will be signing autographs during the game. Also, this night is Ladies Night sponsored by AVEDA Institute, and the first 500 ladies in attendance will receive a gift from our sponsor. It’s a Thirsty Thursday game, where we will offer $1 drink specials throughout the stadium. Tickets must be purchased and picked up at the Greater Shelby County Chamber office, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham. Call the Chamber with any questions at 663-4542. See you at the ballgame!
Ambassador Spotlight May Ambassador of the Month
Keith Mire
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Keith is the Director of Sales for Candlewood Suites Alabaster. The hotel is an extended stay property focused primarily on ratesensitive business travelers, known as corporate transient travelers. True extended stay business is 7+ consecutive nights, which allows for a traveler to have a ‘home away from home’ feel while staying in a hotel. With 14 years in the hospitality industry, Keith found a home in Shelby County. “The personal relationships cultivated through the Greater Shelby Chamber are invaluable. We continue to receive direct business from fellow chamber members. The staff is always available and extremely generous with their time.” To learn more about the exciting things happening at Candlewood Suites Alabaster contact Keith Mire at doscandlewood@yahoo.com or call 205-620-0188.
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2012 Greater Shelby Chamber Board of Directors David Nolen M&F Bank Chair April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center Bill Keller Regions Financial Clint Umphrey Texas Roadhouse Dave Davis Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Howard Bailey Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments Joe Sullivan Sullivan Communications, Inc John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Keith Barfield Barfield Murphy, Shank & Smith, PC
Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC Paul Rogers Aliant Bank Phillip Heard Alabama Gas Company Silvia Hoyos Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Terri Williams AT&T Tim Bowen Alabama Power Company Tim Prince Shelby County Reporter Vivian Johnson Sam’s Club Hoover
2012 Continual Sponsors A.C. Legg, Inc. Alabama Power Alabama Telco Credit Union ALAGASCO Aliant Bank America’s First Federal Credit Union AT&T AT&T Advertising Solutions Brookwood Medical Center Business Telephones Inc. Cahaba Grand Conference Center Cahaba Valley Computer Services Charter Business
FastSigns First Commercial Bank Graham and Associates, CPA iBERIABANK Jefferson State Community College Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics M&F Bank Minuteman Press Alabaster Regions Financial Shelby Baptist Medical Center Shelby County Reporter St. Vincent’s Health System
Snapshots Congratulations to iBERIABANK on celebrating 125 years of excellence and inviting members to join them for an open house enjoying hors d’ oeuvres and networking.
Thank you to Jefferson State Community College Shelby Campus for hosting the recent Business After Hours.
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Congratulations the the YMCA Alabaster location on the groundbreaking for the new pool and childcare center to be completed by mid-December.
June Membership Luncheon The Future of Moral Progress in Alabama, presented by Stephen Black, President and Founder of Impact Alabama Stephen Black, grandson of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo L. Black, grew up in New Mexico after most of his family left the state in the 1950’s and 60’s following his grandfather’s role in controversial Civil
& Social Responsibility. He serves on the Board of Directors for the EyeSight Foundation of Alabama. In 2008, Black received the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson
Rights decisions, including Brown v. Board of Education. Despite growing
Foundation Community Health Leaders Award for his work with
up over 1,000 miles away, from a very young age, he was fascinated
FocusFirst. This national award is given annually to individuals who
by Alabama and the legacy of his familyís commitment to public service
demonstrate creativity and commitment in addressing society’s most
in their home state. In addition to his grandfather’s work, his aunt,
pressing health issues. Ten recipients were chosen from over 800
Virginia Foster Durr, was one of Montgomery’s most famous civil rights
nominations.
advocates. A good friend of Rosa Parks, she helped bail Parks out of jail
The luncheon will be held on June 27th from 11 am until 1 pm at the
after she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery
Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham. RSVP required by
bus.
noon, Monday, June 25th.
Black studied American History at The University of Pennsylvania,
Investment: Members $17, non-members $25.
where he received his Bachelorís degree in 1993 graduating magna cum
Showcase Feature: Celebrate the Arts
laude, before attending Yale Law School where he graduated in 1997.
Sponsor: America’s First Federal Credit Union
Following law school, Black moved to Birmingham to become involved in public affairs and to practice law at the firm Maynard, Cooper and Gale. After three years in private practice, he spent a year serving as an assistant to the Governor, where he researched policy issues and worked on economic development projects. After leaving the Governor’s office in 2001, he returned to Maynard, Cooper and Gale. In June 2005, Black was appointed to the UA faculty as a Senior Lecturer in Communicative Ethics and asked to create and then direct a new Center for Ethics
Grow & Go Do You Lie About Your Age? You may be lying about your age and not even know it! There is a difference between your chronological age and your physiological age. The first cannot be changed, but the second sure can. Register for the Grow & Go workshop scheduled for WEDNESDAY, June 13th, from 11 am until 1 pm. We are privileged to have presenter Dr. Jenni Goodson, Goodson Health and Wellness, expose the most common myths regarding your health and learn what you can do to turn it around! We are living in one of the most stressful times in history, but the ones who will thrive are the ones who take measures to ensure their bodies can adapt to daily stresses without having negative effects on their health. The Grow & Go Workshops are made possible by the 2012 Continual Sponsorship of Business Telephones, Inc. The programs and events we offer wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors!
When: WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2012 Time: 11 am until 1 pm Where: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham Investment: $10 per person. Includes lunch & materials. Registration: Register and prepay by credit card online (Discover, M/C, or Visa) by clicking the link on the seminar you wish to attend on our Chamber Event Calendar. Registration required by June 11th to be guaranteed a seat and lunch.
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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 Shelbychamber.org. Register for events online at Shelbychamber.org, call the RSVP Line at 663-8923 or the Chamber at 663-4542. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: If a reservation is made for a pay event and you are unable to attend, you will be charged unless a cancellation request is made at least TWO business days prior to the event.
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8:30 am - 10 am ~ Chamber Works Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham No cost. RSVP required by noon, Monday, June 11th.
11 am - 1 pm ~ Grow & Go Workshop “Do You Lie About Your Age?” Presented by Goodson Health and Wellness Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Cost $10. RSVP required by noon, Monday, June 11th. NOTE: The workshop will be held on Wednesday this month. 8:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Focus Helena Helena Hometown Pharmacy, 5129 Highway 17 No RSVP required. No cost. 5 pm - 7 pm ~ Business After Hours Oak Mountain Lanes, 300 Bowling Lane No RSVP required. No cost. 11 am - 1 pm ~ Monthly Membership Luncheon Stephen Black, President and Founder of Impact Alabama Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Monday, June 25th. Investment: Members $17, non-members $25. Showcase Feature: Celebrate the Arts
Announcing three affinity programs to benefit members It’s an exciting time to be a member of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce! We are continually creating new ways to help our members grow and prosper during these challenging economic times. Our Affinity Programs are progressing forward — we’ve partnered with Office Depot for an exciting program that offers our members special discounts on office supplies, while allowing the Chamber a percentage of the sales when you (or any of your employees, family, etc.) use your member card! Any of your employees or family members may also have an additional card to use. Call the Chamber for additional cards! Payscape Advisors is the official merchant provider for the Greater Shelby Chamber and has partnered with our Chamber to provide discounted rates to members for merchant processing services. They offer a full suite of Merchant Processing Products to your business’s specific needs. The Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce and MyMarketStreet.com have teamed up to Get Your Business Connected! MyMarketStreet offers an additional online presence, with an emphasis on being found and buying local, for small to medium sized businesses. And the best part, it’s free to register! More information on these programs can be found on our website under the Benefits link.