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Business Connections Go & Grow Workshop: “Hands on Workshop on Linkedin” 2017 Presenting Sponsor
Building your connections the fast and smart way, Ways to “post”, “like”, “comment”, and “share” that build your business, And much more! NOTE: This workshop is limited to the first 10
participants that register. Each participant should bring their laptop or tablet and be ready to set up a Linkedin profile. First-come, first-served. The Go & Grow Workshop will be from 11:30AM-1:00PM at the Chamber. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is
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available for $10 per person for Chamber investors ($20 for “Future” investors). To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations by noon May 5 by contacting Payton Thomas, the Chamber’s Manager of Business Development & Support via e-mail at payton@ shelbychamber.org, by calling 663-4542, ext. 105 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
Liberty Day Parade Set for June 24 The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is assisting the City of Columbiana with its 31st Annual Liberty Day Parade on June 24. The City of Columbiana began its annual Liberty Day festival in 1986 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. There will be an evening of fun lined up Friday, June
23 beginning at 6:30PM and Saturday, June 24 Mayor Stancil Handley will provide a welcome at 9:00AM to kick off the Liberty Day activities. There will be vendors, activities for children of all ages. The Liberty Day Parade will begin at 3:00PM. That night there will be live music, fireworks and the announcement of the
Parade winners. If you would like to have a float in the parade please call Keyla
Handley at 663-4542 ext. 106 for a registration form, or visit our website at www. shelbychamber.org. If you are interested in participating as a food or arts and crafts vendor call Elizabeth Smith at 6696800 for more information or visit www.cityofcolumbiana. com - click on - Things to do on the left side bar and then Liberty Day to access forms. May 2017 | 55 Shelbychamber.org
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On May 9, the Chamber’s Go & Grow Workshop -- presented by Business Telephones, Inc. and cosponsored by FocalPoint Coaching -- will be an interactive workshop featuring Michael Smith, the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-inResidence from The Great, The Good and The Gone. Michael will be facilitating a “hands on” interactive workshop on the what, when, where, why and how of utilizing Linkedin. Topics covered include: How to set up a profile that gets views, How to find people you want to do business with,
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Greater Shelby Chamber’s “5th Annual Small Business Awards” Community Luncheon The Chamber’s Small Business Work Group will host the May 24 Community Luncheon to celebrate the positive economic impact small business has on Shelby County. Nominees for the Chamber’s 2017 Small Business of the Year in five categories, will be recognized and the recipients in each category will be announced. The purpose of the “Small Business Awards” program is to support Shelby County small businesses by recognizing successful companies and spotlight the businesses that play a vital
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role in building our Shelby County communities and overall economy. The five categories for 2017 are: Small Business of the Year-Category I: 1-5 Employees, Open 1 Year or More Small Business of the Year-Category II: 6-10 Employees, Open 1 Year or More Small Business of the Year-Category III: 11-20 Employees, Open 1 Year or More Small Business of the Year-Category IV: 21+ Employees, Open 1 Year or
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More Small Business of the Year-Category V: Less Than 25 Employees, Open Less Than 1 Year. The event, presented in 2017 by Regions Bank, will also feature comments from Ricky Brooks, CEO of Express Oil and Tire Engineers. Mr. Brooks will
share how he first became involved with Express Oil and Tire Engineers through volunteer work and has become CEO of the organization today. Early reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Reservations will be taken until noon on Monday, May 22 or until sold out. Call the Chamber at 6634542 or register online at shelbychamber.org.
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Start Receiving Substantial Savings on Items You Use Everyday by Creating Your Office Depot Account Today!
you get substantial savings and you help support the work the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce does on your behalf. The program is also very convenient. When you find the Office Depot items you need, you can order them online through a dedicated gateway on the Office Depot website and receive next-day delivery. Did you know you get exclusive investor pricing at any Office Depot or Office Max Store? Show the casier your
Store Purchasing Card at check out to see the savings. Don’t have a store purchasing card? Text “ShelbyCountySPC” to 555-888 to receive one now! Download it on your phone and you’ll have it everytime you shop! This program is extended to you because of you are an investor of the Chamber — there is no obligation to enroll. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please schedule an appointment with our Major
Account Manager, Rick Love, at 427-9328 or ricky.love@ officedepot.com for a price analysis to demonstrate your significant savings potential. “The special discount I receive from Office Depot as a Chamber investor is unbelievable! Every time I go, I receive a discount, but I almost didn’t believe the Office Depot salesperson on my last visit. I’d ordered 500 sheets with color printing, cut in half that came to almost $700 with tax. When I shared with them my Chamber discount, my total was only $112 with tax. The savings on this one order covered my annual Chamber investment — for multiple years!” — Elise Hearn, Shaklee Independent Distributor If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Shapiro at 663-4542, ext. 103 or email lisa@shelbychamber.org. If you’re ready to place your order from Office Depot, visit the Chamber’s website at www. shelbychamber.org, look for the Office Depot logo and click to start saving today.
Get In On the Best “Card Game” in Shelby County @ the Chamber’s May 18 Business After Hours at Hampton Inn & Suites Pelham Shelby County’s premier business networking event — presented in 2017 by Sawyer Solutions, LLC - will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites Pelham location. Bring plenty of business cards and ready to make some serious business contacts. Plus, if you meet enough people you’ll earn a chance to win some prizes on May 18 from 5:30PM until 7:00PM at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 232 Cahaba Valley
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Doing IT - so you don’t have to Rd, Pelham, 35124. The investment - which includes hors d’oeuvres and two
beverage coupons -- for any Chamber investor is $10 per person and $20 for “Future”
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investors. Reservations are required, so please register via email at info@shelbychamber. org, by phone at 6634542 or online at www. shelbychamber.org by noon, May 16. May 2017 | 57 Shelbychamber.org
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The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce serves you by advocating for initiatives that will improve the business climate in our county and by creating programs that will help you promote and grow your business. The affinity program we have with Office Depot can help grow your bottom line by cutting hundreds of dollars in expenses from your balance sheet. This Office Depot program, FREE to Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce investors, gives you access to the power of a $70 million group purchasing program, the result of which is a very aggressive pricing structure on items you use the most. This pricing program is specifically tailored by Office Depot to support Chambers of Commerce and their investor companies. Hundreds of Chambers and thousands of their investor companies participate. Each time you participate in the Office Depot program,
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Welcome New Investors (as of 3/31/17)
Choice Home Care Deedee Assaad, REALTOR Enterprise Rent-A-Car @ Alabaster IGA Nephropathy Foundation of America JD Tuttle Enterprises Sherwin-Williams Paint Store @ Alabaster State Farm Insurance, Joseph Chambers Agency Steel City Signs Inc.
Birmingham Pelham Alabaster Birmingham Birmingham Alabaster Pelham Pelham
Home Health Care Real Estate - Residential Automobile Rental Community/Service Organizations Consulting Home Improvements - Construction & Remodeling Insurance Signs
For a complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.
Celebrating Growth
2017 Ribbon Sponsor
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Thank you Pelham Flowers by Desiree’ for providing the ribbon and bows for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.
Congratulations to Vineyard Family Services on it’s Grand Opening in its new location in Pelham at 2834 Pelham Parkway. Executive Director Ward Williams and Shelby County Commissioner cut the ribbon and was joined by Pelham City Officials, family, staff and Ambassadors.
King’s Home Executive Director Lew Burdette was joined by staff, board members, Greater Shelby County and South Shelby Chambers to celebrate the Thomas Home addition on its Westover campus. A special thanks to Jackie and Bill Tevendale for their generosity and leadership on this project. 58 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
Congratulations to Keller Williams on it’s ribbon cutting for its grand opening on its new location in Alabaster at 224 1st Street North. Team Leader Anthony Arnone cut the ribbon and was joined by investor and agent Phyllis Bolena, the KW agents, city officials and Ambassadors.
The Chamber was honored to participate in the dedication of Bob Green Memorial Parkway, Alabaster. Son William Green (along with family not shown) of late Bob Green of Alabaster Optical and Hearing Aid Service was joined in support by Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon, Columbiana Mayor Stancil Handley, Senator Cam Ward and others.
Congratulations to Home Care Assistance on its grand opening/ ribbon cutting at 5291 Valleydale Road. Owner Debra Beadles cut the ribbon and was joined by son Gary Beadles, Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato, friends, family and Ambassadors.
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The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group held its 5th Annual Industry Appreciation event at Inverness Country Club. The event, presented in 2017 by Regions Bank, recognized the positive impact business and industry provides in Shelby County. Businesses that provided Quarterly Industry Tours and businesses that had achieved the Chamber’s Green Business Designation were recognized at the event attended by more than 85 guests. Thank you to our 2017 Green Business Sponsor, Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC and 2016 and 2017 Quarterly Industry Tour Sponsor, Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. LEFT: Chamber Chair, Keith Brown, Jefferson State Community College; Ellen Morris, The Gingerbread Lady, LLC; Steve Korson, Inverness Country Club; Johnny Carcioppolo, FocalPoint Coaching; John Browning, Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC. RIGHT: Chamber Chair, Keith Brown, Jefferson State Community College; Rick Wash, Ovation Media Inc.; Chad Scroggins, Shelby County; Alison D. Howell, Alabama Power; Charlie Stevens, Thompson Tractor Co.; Christoper Grace, Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc.
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The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group hosted the Chamber’s Community Luncheon the “Benefits of Becoming a Green Business” to investors. The panel of speakers consisted of (L-R) Steve Roberson, Alagasco; Scott Shurett, Alabama Power; William Carroll, Armstrong Relocation; and Frank Thomas, Brookwood Baptist Health - Shelby. (Photograph courtesy of Keith McCoy, Shelby County Reporter.)
Davis Drug - Snack Bar and Gift Gallery in Columbiana hosted the Chamber’s recent CoffeeNet event. Investors enjoyed morning networking, breakfast, a variety of beverages, perusing around the gift gallery and hearing an update from Jim Davis.
Alabaster City Schools invited the Chamber to Co-host its inaugural “Breakfast with the Biz” at Thompson High School. The business community was invited to enjoy networking, meeting faculty and students that are part in multiple career academies in the Career Tech area.
Small Business Mentorship Program Offers Guidance & Support The Chamber’s Entrepreneur & Small Business 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 business, launching a new product, downsizing and dealing with a difficult employee. The next Mentorship opportunities, facilitated
by Michael Smith with The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE will be held Tuesday, May 9 from 8:00AM until
11:00AM. As the Chamber’s “Entrepreneur-in-Residence,” Smith is available for a oneon-one confidential meeting
with any small business owner or entrepreneur to discuss any topic. Appointments are required and usually last 30-45 minutes. Please contact Payton Thomas, the Chamber’s Manager of Business Development & Support, at 663-4542 ext. 105 or via e-mail at payton@shelbychamber.org for availability on May 9. May 2017 | 59 Shelbychamber.org
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Ambassador of the Month
Congratulations to Charmaine Dye for earning Ambassador of the Month. Charmaine is a 23-year veteran in the trade exchange industry with certification as a Certified Trade Broker (CTB) by the National Association of Trade Exchanges. She brings a wealth of experience and hard-earned “know how” to our trade exchange. “I am passionate about helping daughter Layla (16) and lives business owners get what they in the Oak Mountain area. need/want through trade. I love getting to know our partners Certified Trade Broker and serving as a resource www. TradePartnerExchange. to broker trades.” I couldn’t com ask for a more perfect job or 205-529-1786 c company to work for, Trade 205-991-7050 o Partner Exchange. cdyetrade@charter.net TradeX is a community of Ambassador Program business owners that buy, sell Presented in 2017 by: and serve one another without spending cash. We save our cash resources by exchanging goods and services with each other in trade, utilizing today’s technology to manage and track transactions. With over 230 Members in the Local Birmingham area to trade with. Charmaine has a beautiful
Contact Us: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542 Fax: (205) 663-4524 info@shelbychamber.org • www.shelbychamber.org
GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 1/19/17)
Officers Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Chair-elect) Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Immediate Past Chair) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support) Jim Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. (Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing) Linda Cencula Avadian Credit Union (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries – Vincent Hills (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Investor Development) Board of Directors Matt Fridy (2017) Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt
Jeff Brown (2018) Brownstone Marketing Solutions William Carroll (2018) Armstrong Relocation Companies Alex Dudchock (2018) Shelby County Alison D. Howell Alabama Power Company (2018) Brian Massey (2018) St. Vincent’s Health System Tracey Morant Adams (2019) Renasant Bank Bruce King (2019) Lhoist North America Jay Dennis (2019) Regions Bank Mark Griggs (2019) Summer Classics Charles Hall (2019) Grandview Medical Center Mitt Schroeder (2019) Central State Bank April Harry (*) Warren, Averett LLC Mark Meadows (*) Chick-fil-A @ Inverness Rocky Patel (*) Hampton Inn & Suites-Pelham David Platt (*) Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama
Chris Grace (2017) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.
Keith Richards (*) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Mechelle Wilder (*) ARC Realty
Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE
(*) Serving a one-year term in 2017
Craig Sorenson (2017) SouthWest Water Company 60 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
Mike Swinson Alabama Gas Corporation (2017)
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Health Focus of the Month “Three Ways to Stop Osteoporosis” 2017 Presenting Sponsor
Nowadays, osteoporosis has become very common as individuals age. While it is an incurable process, there are many things that can be done to prevent further breakdown and to strengthen the bones to alleviate further symptoms. GET TO THE GARDEN! Vitamin D and Calcium are essential nutrients to help increase bone density. Your body will be able to utilize nutrients most effectively if consumed in food form such as green leafy vegetables and certain fish.
the density that you already have. A little goes a long way! GET CHIROPRACTIC! A specific chiropractic adjustment stimulates the
Article Submitted by: Dr. Taylor Mason Precision Chiropractic
Chamber Seeking Nominations for Third Annual Healthcare Professional of the Year The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s Health Services Work Group is seeking nominees for its third annual Healthcare Professional of the Year program. This award will recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in healthcare in our community.
Any healthcare professional employed in the Shelby County area is eligible to be nominated. The deadline for nominations is June 3. The nominees and recipients will be recognized at the August “Community Luncheon” to be held on August 30, from 11:00AM until 1:00PM at the Pelham
Civic Complex and Ice Arena. You may go to the Chamber’s website at www. shelbychamber.org to access the nomination form. For more information contact Keyla Handley, Director of Community & Investor Development at 663-4542, ext. 106 or email keyla@ shelbychamber.org.
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YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK Instagram: 114 Posts, 271 Followers Facebook: 29 New Likes, 130 Visits and 5,799 Post Reaches, Total Likes 2,750 Twitter: 2,730 Followers, 130 Tweets, 15.4K Tweet impressions, 161 Profile Visits and 9 Mentions Responded to 158 requests for business & community information. Notarized 42 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County companies. May 2017 | 61 Shelbychamber.org
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GET MOVING!
The more weight bearing and motion that your bones take on, the stronger they are going to stay. Weight bearing and resistance exercise help to not only build more bone density, but maintain
cells that are in charge of building bone (osteoblasts). It not only improves joint motion and nervous system health, but it also gives a positive boost to the strength of the bones! Chiropractors are highly trained to deal with osteoporotic patients and know how to modify an adjustment in order to be safe for patients with brittle bones.
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CHAMBER Events
Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 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.
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Career Readiness Development Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Service Center 601 First Street South, Alabaster Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust
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Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions South Shelby Chamber Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Columbiana First Baptist Church 208 North Main Street, Columbiana Investment: $15. No reservation required. Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & The Gone By appointment. Contact Payton Thomas at 663-4542, ext. 105. Go & Grow Workshop “Hands on Workshop on Linkedin” 11:30AM - 1:00PM Facilitated by Michael Smith, The GREAT, The GOOD, and The GONE Presented by: Business Telephones, Inc. & Cosponsored by: FocalPoint Coaching Reservations requested by noon, May 5. Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors. Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM iBERIABANK, 2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham
Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM Sponsor: Graham and Associates, CPAs Entrepreneur Roundtable 280 11:30AM - 12:30PM Sponsor: Graham and Associates, CPAs
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Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required. Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM Sponsor: Sawyer Solutions, LLC Hampton Inn & Suites, 232 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, May 16. Investment: $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors. Includes heavy hors díoeuvres and two beverage tickets. GSCC Community Luncheon “5th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards” Sponsor: Regions Bank Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, April 22. Investment: $20 investors, $30 “Future” investors. Memorial Day Holiday Chamber office closed.