Columbiana Alabaster Wilton Chelsea Montevallo Helena Vincent Wilsonville Indian Springs Calera Pelham Harpersville
Westover Hoover
Shelby County ViewPoints March 2011
Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce • 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, AL 35124 • (p) 205-663-4542 • (f) 205-663-4524 • info@shelbychamber.org
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Welcome New Members
American Water Conservation Specialist Group, LLC
Jerry Cummings
3270 Cahaba Heights Rd
Birmingham
Government/Education
Cahaba Glass Company
Charlie Martin
160 Chandalar Place Dr
Pelham
Glass Repair & Services
Champion Cleaners of Calera
David Whitehurst
4601 Highway 31, Ste I
Calera
Dry Cleaning Services
Clark Associates, Inc
Tammy Hogue
2229 Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham
Insurance
Crown Financial Ministries
Catherine Brown
400 Office Park Dr
Birmingham
Community Organization
Gamin’ Ride
Jeff Rozycki
149 Chestnut Ln
Helena
Recreation Party/Equipment
International Autoplex, Inc.
Mike Deeb
113 Yeager Cir
Pelham
Automobile Dealers
RE/MAX Southern Homes
Vicki Lugar
903 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham
Real Estate
Steven’s Wack-n-Sack, Inc.
Steven Gladstone
605 Lane Park Terrace
Maylene
Lawn Care Services
To find out more about any member listed or other Chamber members, visit the online Business Directory at: www.shelbychamber.org.
Grow & Go
The Greater Shelby Chamber is pleased to offer a six-course Management Development certification workshop. Our “Grow & Go” workshops are popular because they’re effective and applicable to you and your business! Dynamic speaker Jenny Nolen will facilitate these courses. Attendees can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) too. Register by contacting April Stone at april@shelbychamber.org. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $80 per class (sign up four people from your business and the fifth is free!).
Save the Date A Taste of Shelby County April 14, 2011
22nd Annual Golf Classic May 10, 2011 Timberline Golf Club
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March 10 — Course 1: DISCovering the Power of CONNECTIONS April 14 — Course 2: Dealing with DIFFICULT People May 12 — Course 3: I Understand Where You’re Coming From June 9 — Course 4: I Can’t Say NO! July 7 — Course 5: Would You Like Some CHEESE with that WHINE? August 11 — Course 6: The Seven L’s of Leadership
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The courses will be offered from 10am until 3pm (lunch is included) as follows:
I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the Chamber luncheon last week. It is obvious that the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce has it “going on”. We are so glad to be a part of such a great organization! I look forward to becoming more involved.
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Tammy Richardson LEMAK Sports Medicine & Orthopedics - Shelby (205) 397-5200
Ambassador of the Month
Member Tip of the Month
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“Hot D eals”
Ambassador Spotlight
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!
Ann Marie Regan Congratulations to Ann Marie Regan who has been named Greater Shelby County Chamber Ambassador of the Month for February, her very fi rst month as an Ambassador. Ann Marie works with Susan Schein Automotive as the Internet Sales Manager. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities and reading. Susan Schein Automotive is the largest independent female-owned used vehicle supercenter in Alabama. They also are the largest NAPA Auto Care Center in Alabama. For more information or if you are in the market for a vehicle, call 664-1491 or visit www. susanschein.com. For information about the Ambassador program, call the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 663-4542 or visit www.shelbychamber.org.
Interested in advertising in ViewPoints? Contact Molly Alexander, (205) 669-3131, at the Shelby County Reporter for exclusive member pricing.
When searching for products or services think of your Greater Shelby Chamber family fi rst. Being a member of the Greater Shelby Chamber means you have access to likeminded business professionals at your fi ngertips. Visit the online Business Directory on the Chamber’s website fi rst at www.shelbychamber.org and add your sales items today. Are you having a sale? Do you have discounted items? Are you currently offering special savings on services? Heat up your business “deals” for FREE by adding a Hot Deal. Use your Member Login and password to add a Hot Deal today. Need your Member Login and password? Call or email the Chamber: 663-4542 or info@shelbychamber.org.
THANK YOU all for being such wonderful Chamber members for the Greater Shelby Chamber. Please let us know how we can serve you and your business this year. We are continuing to Build a Network of Opportunity for you!
Jennifer Trammell President — Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and The Partnership jennifer@shelbychamber.org
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What a treat for me to represent the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and make a presentation to Governor Robert Bentley on Sunday. We secured an original watercolor painted by Shelby County native Michael Joe Moore. Robin Inzinna of Bryant Art Gallery on Highway 280 framed it and we appreciate contributions from the Shelby County Reporter. Governor Bentley, of course a Shelby County native, was pleased with the painting and we are excited that it will hang in the Governor’s Mansion during the Bentley’s governorship.
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When I opened my practice in April of 2010, I had just given birth to my second child and our country was in a recession. Regardless, through a little stubbornness and a lot of perseverance, Goodson Health & Wellness opened its doors with a solid vision and purpose. With the help of the Greater Shelby County Chamber and all the support in this community, we grew 400% in less than 6 months! We’ve been able to love, serve, and empower so many hurting and distressed people and put them on a path to greatness. The Greater Shelby County Chamber is the best ally any small business could have and is a major contributor to the success we enjoy in my practice today.
Dr. Jenni Goodson Goodness Health & Wellness (205) 981-8090
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Thank you to Timberline Golf Club for hosting the recent Focus Calera and to Mayor Jon Graham for providing an update on Calera happenings.
SpeedNetworking for Professionals has outgrown the Chamber! Thank you to Heart of Dixie Harley-Davidson for hosting this event, and thank you to our sponsor, Charter Business.
Le Cachet Salon in Helena celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Thank you to Dr. Jenni Goodson and Eunice Loveless of Goodness Health & Wellness for hosting the fi rst Network 280 meeting.
Day Eye Center hosted the recent Business After Hours and shared eyeopening information and a festive Mardi Gras theme.
Will Estell (L), author of Wisdom & Wisecracks for the Aspiring Business Owner, was the keynote speaker at the recent Annual Meeting and is joined by Tyler Borrelli.
2011 Continual Sponsors A.C. Legg, Inc. Alabama Power Company Alabama Telco Credit Union America’s First Federal Credit Union AT&T 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 Group
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Review and Renew your online Business Listing on the Chamber website
Have you looked at your online business listing lately? Visit www.shelbychamber.org and click on “Business Directory” from the home page. Search for your business by name or by using the category search. Are you utilizing all of your online benefits? Use your Member Login and take advantage of your complimentary online benefits! With the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce implementing search engine optimization with our online business directory, member listings are showing up in online search engines, i.e. Google, Yahoo, Bing, that links them directly to the members website. Here’s a brief list of what you can do by using your Member Login: Add to Your Online Business Directory Listing • 200 character Business description • Hours of operation • Driving directions • Personalized keywords FREE Advertising • Hot Deals - Enter ads or coupons that display prominently on the Chamber’s website • Job Postings - Post job openings for those actively seeking employment • Events - Submit events for consideration on the Chamber and Community Calendar
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Once you’ve received your member login and password follow these simple steps to open the door to your online benefits: • From the Chamber’s website, www.shelbychamber.org, select Member Login at the top right of the home page • Enter your login name • Enter your password • Use the menu on the left hand side to access your online benefits • Always remember to click SAVE if you make any changes!
What a treat to attend your luncheon yesterday. It was exciting and I picked up some new ideas. Maybe you can join us for our next luncheon. You are always welcome here.
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Mike Robertson Executive Director, Chilton County Chamber of Commerce
Regions Tradition Buy your tickets for the 2011 Regions Tradition today! You will not want to miss out on the first of the five majors on the Champions Tour. Come and see golf legends like Fred Couples, Bernhard Langer, Tom Watson, Fred Funk, Corey Pavin and Tom Lehman as they take on one of the country’s finest golf courses, Shoal Creek on May 3-8. Tournament proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Please visit our website www.regionstradition.com to order your tickets today! Be a part of this Championship Team and Volunteer for the Regions Tradition! Find out more information on volunteering at www.regionstradition.com/ volunteer-information.php or call Katherine Thigpen at 205-967-4745 x173.
2011 Greater Shelby Chamber Board of Directors Terri Gualano Chair AT&T
Trent Cotton BBVA Compass Bank
Keith Barfield Finance Chair Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith
Dave Davis Legacy Community Federal Credit Union
Phillip Heard Development Chair Alabama Gas
Jim Garner The Insurance Store
Elizabeth Roland Governance Chair Attorney at Law
Silvia Hoyos Hispanic Interest Coalition of AL
Chris Bottcher Sirote & Permutt
Vivian Johnson Sam’s Club
Tim Bowen Alabama Power
Bill Keller Regions Financial
Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College
Lisa McMahon Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino David Nolen M&F Bank Tim Prince Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Joe Sullivan Sullivan Communications April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center Jennifer Trammell Greater Shelby Chamber
2011 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
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Buy your tickets online for the 2011 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama presented by Legacy Community Federal Credit Union to be held April 8-10 at the Barber Motorsports Park. With the new print at home ticket option, you can receive your tickets right away! Come and see defending champion Helio Castroneves, Danica Patrick, Dario Franchitti and many more as they light up the track in one of the hottest events of the year! Please visit our website www.barbermotorsports.com to order your tickets today! Be a part of the action and Volunteer!! Please call Jonathan Peters at 205-967-4745 x 183 for more information!
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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 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 Indian Springs North Shelby Library, 5521 Cahaba Valley Road No RSVP required. No cost.
8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Network 280 Bryant Art Gallery, 5361 Hwy. 280 S, Ste. 109, Hoover No RSVP required. No cost.
10 am - 3 pm ~ Grow & Go DISCovering the Power of CONNECTIONS Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham Investment: $80 - See page 2 for more details.
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8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Focus Alabaster Joe’s Italian Pizza Pasta & Cafe, 21 Weatherly Club Drive, Ste. 500 No RSVP required. No cost.
5 pm – 7 pm ~ Business After Hours Texas Roadhouse, 60 Drivers Way, Pelham No RSVP required. No cost.
11 am – 1 pm ~ Membership Luncheon Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Monday, March 28th. Investment: Members $17, non-members $20. Spotlight: Pelham, Vincent, Wilsonville
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8:30 am – 9:30 am ~ Focus Hoover Sam’s Club, 3053 Highway 150, Birmingham No RSVP required. No cost.
8:30 am – 10 am ~ New Member Orientation Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham No cost. RSVP required by noon, Monday, April 11th.
10 am – 3 pm ~ Grow & Go Dealing with DIFFICULT People Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham Investment: $80 - See page 2 for more details.
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8:30 am – 9 am ~ Focus Westover ServPro, 11075 Highway 280, Sterrett No RSVP required. No cost.
4 pm – 6 pm ~ Social 280 City Vineyard, 5479 Hwy. 280, Ste, 102, Birmingham No RSVP required. No cost.
11 am – 1 pm ~ Annual Picnic RSVP required by noon, Wednesday April 27th. Investment: Members $17, non-members $20.
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.
Online Networking is Where it’s Happening Online networking is quickly becoming the way to communicate business-to-business. The Greater Shelby Chamber invites you to join us on our sites as we share news, events, and posts from our members. Social networking is certainly an invaluable tool to build an expanded audience for products or services. Integrate social networking into your existing marketing plan today. It’s the wave of the future, and it’s here to stay! Embrace it by connecting with the Greater Shelby Chamber on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Plaxo. We’re here to help share your news too! Login or sign up today ... together we are building a Network of Opportunity.