Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Community
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May 2013
SERVING:Alabaster Columbiana Wilton
Chelsea
Wilsonville Montevallo Indian Springs Vincent Pelham Harpersville Calera
Helena
Hoover Westover
Shelby County
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 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 Allergy and Asthma Center
Brandi Shober
504 Brookwood Blvd
Birmingham
Medical Specialized
Dixie Satellite
Rachael Tolbert
3 Brown Circle
Alabaster
Electronics Retailer
Double Oak Mountain Pharmacy
Joseph Feick
5510 Hwy 280, Ste 123
Birmingham
Pharmacy
Eversole Law, LLC
Steven Eversole
850 Corporate Pkwy Ste 114
Birmingham
Estate Planning
Heaven’s Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Stephen Mobley
2499 Forest Lakes Lane
Chelsea
Carpet & Rug Cleaning
ProChem
Tammy Fuller
1475 Bluegrass Lakes Pkwy
Alpharetta
Specialty Chemical
RIA BONDS, INC.
Jacquelyn Le
262 Yeager Parkway, Ste E
Pelham
Insurance
Rx Catering
Megan Champion
2120 Columbiana Road
Vestavia Hills
Catering
Turner Promotions
John Turner
P.O. Box 1721
Pelham
Advertising/Promotion
Wealth Planning Services
Marcia Miller
2290 Valleydale Rd, Ste 202
Birmingham
Financial Investments
Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc
Alfred Richards
112 W. Tarrant Drive, Ste B
Gardendale
Roofing
To find out more about any member listed — or other Chamber members — please visit our online Business Directory at www.shelbychamber.org.
Greater Shelby Chamber Board of Directors David Nolen M&F Bank 2013 Chair Bill Keller Regions Financial Corporation 2013 Chair-elect Terri Williams AT&T - Alabama Immediate Past Chair Phillip Heard Alabama Gas Corporation Vice Chair, Business Development Tim Prince Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Vice Chair, Communications April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development Keith Barfield Barfield Murphy, Shank & Smith, PC Vice Chair, Finance & Administration John D. Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing Vivian Johnson Sam’s Club Hoover
Ambassador of the Month
Rob Gerchow
Congratulation to Rob Gerchow for achieving April Ambassador of the Month. Rob Gerchow is the Assistant Marketing Manager for SERVPRO of Birmingham. Rob has more than 25 years of sales experience with companies such as Hartz Mountain Pet Supplies, Kraft Corporation, & Cook’s Pest Control. Working to build relationships, brand awareness, and education about SERVPRO and the restoration industry, Rob currently helps to manage all sales and marketing functions and personnel for SERVPRO of Birmingham. SERVPRO of Birmingham serves all of Shelby and Jefferson counties. They specialize in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial properties after fire, smoke, or water damage. SERVPRO’s staff is highly trained in property damage restoration-from initial ongoing training at SERVPRO Corporate headquarters in Gallatin, TN, to regular IICRC industry certifications. Backed by a nationwide system of over 1600 qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Birmingham. SERVPRO of Birmingham also provides carpet, upholstery, and HVAC duct system cleaning. For more information, or to schedule services, please call 205-664-6770 today.
Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC Paul Rogers Aliant Bank Joe Sullivan Sullivan Communications, Inc Clint Umphrey Texas Roadhouse Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College Tim Bowen Alabama Power Company David Platt Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor, Inc. Linda Cencula Alabama Telco Credit Union Gregg Maercker First Commercial Bank Richard Olive Saginaw Pipe, Inc. James E. “Jim” Purvis A.C. Legg, Inc. Tim Benefield Buffalo Rock
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Contact Us Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 Phone: 663-4542 Fax: 663-4524 RSVP Line: 663-8923 info@shelbychamber.org www.shelbychamber.org
4 May Chamber Luncheon - Saluting Small Business! The Chamber’s Small Business Work Group will host the May Membership Luncheon on May 22 as we celebrate the positive economic impact small business has on Shelby County. Nominees for the Chamber’s 2013 Small Business Persons of the Year in four categories, based upon the size of their company, will be recognized and the recipients in each category will be announced.
The event, sponsored by Regions Bank, will also feature comments from Gary and Martha Parisher, owners of Cheeriodicals. The couple and co-owners
will share their personal experience of how their business - a wide-array of gifts for patients dealing with health-related issues -- began and has thrived
since its inception. The luncheon, sponsored by Regions Bank will be held from 11:00AM-1:00PM at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheatre Road in Pelham. The cost for members is $17 per person and $25 per person for future members. Reserved corporate tables of eight are also available for $175. Reservations are requested by noon on Monday, May 20.
Health Focus of the Month: Get Ready & Prepare for the Intense Alabama Summer Sun As we head into spring, it’s time to starting thinking about preparing to protect ourselves from the intense Alabama summer sun. Below are statistics on skin cancer that should make everyone want to apply daily moisturizer with sun protection factor (SPF) 30-50 on a daily basis, seek shade when possible and wear protective clothing. More than 3.5 million skin cancers in more than 2 million people are diagnosed in the United States annually. Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Basal cell (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are the
two most common forms of skin cancer, but are easily treated if detected early with 95% cure rates. By 2015, it is estimated that one in 50 Americans will develop melanoma in their lifetime. Caucasians and men older than 50 are at a higher risk of developing melanoma than the general population. Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old and the second most common form of
cancer for adolescents and young adults 15-24 years old. Exposure to tanning beds increases the risk of melanoma, especially in women aged 45 years or younger. Melanoma survivors have an approximately nine-fold increased risk of developing another melanoma compared to the general population. On average, one American dies from melanoma every hour - or 9480 deaths in 2013. Other skin cancers (BCC, SCC and others) will cause approximately 3070 deaths in the United States in 2013. The most important risk factor for BCC and SCC is exposure to ultraviolet
light. Risk factors for melanoma include: • More than 50 moles • Atypical moles • Light skin • Freckles • A history of sunburn • Family history of melanoma Individuals with a history of skin cancer, family history of skin cancer or multiple risk factors should have a full-body skin exam by a boardcertified dermatologist at least annually and perform regular self-exams for new and changing moles. Corey L. Hartman, MD, FAAD, Skin & Wellness Center of Alabama
5 Join in our Progress By Serving On A Chamber Ambassadors are Amazing! Are You Ready to be Work Group There are numerous opportunities for involvement with the Chamber. Joining a Work Group is one opportunity and an easy process - visit www.shelbychamber.org and click on Work Groups from the home page to read more details about each Work Group and then simply contact the Chamber and let us know! You will then be contacted by the appropriate Chamber Staff member or Work Group Chair. • Existing Business & Industry Work Group Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 9:00 a.m. @ Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon • Small Business Work Group Meets 1st Wednesday of each month @ 4:00 p.m. @ The Chamber
• Governmental Affairs Work Group Meets 4th Thursday of each month @ 9:00 a.m. @ The Chamber • Education Work Group Meets 2nd Tuesday of each Month @ 8:30 a.m. @ Shelby County Instructional Services Center • Community Improvement Work Group Meeting Dates & Times to be determined • Health Services Work Group Meets 2nd Friday of each month @ 8:30 a.m. @ Cardiovascular Associates • Ambassadors Work Group Meets 1st Wednesday of each month @ 11:30 a.m. @ the Chamber
Amazing Too?
Want to build business relationships that will impact your business and increase your network? Then being an Ambassador is for you! The purpose of the Ambassador Program is to extend the warmth and hospitality of the Chamber to members and guests while facilitating networking at Chamber functions. Ambassadors serve as an extension of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce by attending Chamber events in which they act as greeters, points of contacts for information, and promoters of networking among event attendees. To determine if the Ambassador Program is right for you, ask yourself the following questions:
Do I have time to commit approximately five hours per month to serve as a volunteer for the Chamber? Would I like to increase visibility for my company and myself in the Shelby County area? Am I able to meet people easily and make them feel welcome and comfortable in an unfamiliar setting? Am I energetic, enthusiastic and someone that thrives on having fun? If you answered “yes” to the above questions, then this the program for you! Contact Aubri McClendon at 663-4542 or aubri@shelbychamber.org. for more details!
6 Greater Shelby Chamber Sponsorship Opportunities The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce has numerous sponsorship opportunities to increase visibility for promote your organization. Each sponsorship offers your organization exposure in Business Connections, the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, the Chamber’s website, social media and more. There are sponsorships to meet every budget. A few of the sponsorships currently available are: * Monthly Membership Luncheons
* Business After Hours * Quarterly Membership Receptions * Health Focus of the Month (newsletter) * Seminars * Special events * Golf Fore! Workforce Classic * 3rd Annual Shelby Blues & BBQ To inquire about more sponsorship opportunities, contact Kirk Mancer, President & CEO at the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 663-4542 today to find the best sponsorship suited for your organization!
Chamber Hosting First Small Business Week Celebration With over 70% of our Chamber members classified as small businesses we want to recognize. The positive economic impact small business has on Shelby County. Activities • Nominees’ Reception on May 20 from 5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m. at Ballantrae Country Club (by invitation only). • Capital Access Seminar featuring Rod Perkins of the Small Business Administration, May 21 from 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
• Recognition at the Small Business Awards Luncheon scheduled for May 22 from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena. In addition, recipients of the Small Business Person of the Year in the four categories will be recognized with an award at the Chamber’s May Monthly Membership Luncheon. As part of the program we are honored to have Gary & Mary Martha Parisher of Cheeriodicals (a local Shelby County business that has experienced statewide and national success) as our keynote presenters.
SAVE THE DATE: Business After Hours Business After Hours Offers Special Preview of Montevallo on Main The University of Montevallo President, Dr. John W. Stewart III, invites Chamber members to a complimentary Business After Hours event with a special preview of the Montevallo On Main project in Montevallo. The event will be held Thursday, May 16 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the former Alabama Power building in downtown Montevallo. Be among some of the first in the Shelby County community to see a unique revitalization partnership between the University, Shelby County, and the
City of Montevallo before it opens to the public in July. This is an exciting initiative which is fostering economic develo p.m.ent and revitalizing the Main Street corridor in Montevallo. With Chamber members from Calera, Montevallo, Greater Shelby and South Shelby Chambers this will also be another outstanding business networking event. While there is no charge, reservations are required in preparation for the event by May 14. Call the Chamber at 663-4542 or RSVP at www.shelbychamber.org.
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Congratulations on the grand opening of a brand new branch for Legacy Community Federal Credit Union, Alabaster. The branch is located in the Propst Shopping Center providing full service to its customers.
Members were provided an update on our nation’s capital by U.S. Congressman Spencer Bachus at the recent membership luncheon which was sponsored by America’s First Federal Credit Union.
There was a crowd of 50+ that joined in support to celebrate the new Alabaster YMCA building on its dedication of the organization’s newly expanded building.
Congratulations on the grand opening of the Big Eye Deals, Pelham! Big Eye Deals has only one big ideal, to sell high quality prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses at an affordable price.
Carpet Outlet of Shelby County, Pelham recently celebrated a monumental 30 years of being in business. Carpet Outlet of Shelby County is your full service design and decorating center.
It was standing room only networking mania, Texas treats, fun, games, and prizes at the recent Business After Hours hosted by Texas Roadhouse in Pelham.
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Upcoming Events May
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Ambassadors Work Group 11:30 a.m. - Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Small Business Work Group 4:00 p.m. - Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Industry Appreciation Reception Timberline Golf Club, 300 Timberline Trail, Calera (Invitation Only). Health Services Work Group 8:30 a.m. - Cardiovascular Associates, 3890 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham Education Work Group 8:30 a.m. - Shelby County Instructional Services Center, 601 First Street South, Alabaster
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. 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.
Interested in advertising in Business Connections? Email the Shelby County Reporter marketing department at advertise@ shelbycountyreporter.com for exclusive member pricing.
Existing Business & Industry Work Group 9:00 a.m. - Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc., 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite 500, Birmingham Membership Reception 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Sponsored by RX Catering Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham. No cost. RSVP required by Monday, May 13 Small Business Persons of the Year Nominees Reception 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Sponsored by Regions Bank Ballantrae Country Club (By Invitation Only.) Capital Access Seminar 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Featuring Rod Perkins, Small Business Administration. Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services, Dr., Pelham Membership Luncheon/ Small Business Week 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Sponsored by Regions Bank. Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham. RSVP required by noon, Monday, May 20th. Investment: Members $17, future-members $25 Governmental Affairs Work Group 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Memorial Day Holiday Chamber Office Closed
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