The Shelby County Chamber
August ‘23 Chamber Events
August 24 Go & Grow Workshop
How to Grow a Successful Business Featuring a Panel of Successful Business People
Whether you’ve started your own business or are thinking about it, this Go & Grow Workshop offers attendees valuable information they can use!
A panel of successful business owners and entrepreneurs will share their thoughts for how to start and grow a successful business. Topics discussed include:
* Marketing & selling your idea and product
* Finding funding
* Finding people
* Finding mentors
…and much, much more!
The workshop is sponsored by Valley Bank and will be facilitated by Michael Smith, the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence. The workshop will be held on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Shelby County Chamber. The investment for this workshop, which includes lunch, is $10 per person for Chamber investors or
Sponsored by:
$20 for “future” investors.
Seating is limited for this event, so don’t delay in registering. To assist with proper planning, reservations are requested by Monday, Aug. 21. Register by contacting Kirk Mancer at kirk@shelbychamber.org, by calling 205-663-4542 or by registering online.
Location: The Shelby County Chamber
1301 County Services Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
Thursday, Aug. 24
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
To ensure your attendance and to assist with planning, reservations are requested by Monday, Aug. 21.
$10 Shelby County Chamber investors $20 “future” investors
Business After Hours August 8 At plant in Calera
Hosted by: Plant
10876 Hwy 25, Calera, AL, United States, Alabama
This event is presented by Sawyer Solutions, and it will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. It is a joint program between Calera Main Street and The Shelby County Chamber.
$10 Investor
$20 Future investor
Includes hors d’oeuvres and two complimentary beverages
RSVP to The Shelby County Chamber: Call 205-663-4542 or email jordan@shelbychamber.org to register.
BUSINES S CONNECTI ONS
1301 COUNTY SERVICES DR. PELHAM, AL, 35124 Newsletter
August 2 Chelsea Business Alliance Quarterly Luncheon Meeting 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Chelsea Community Center 11101 Chelsea Road Chelsea, AL August 3 August Chamber Connections Luncheon “Update on Shelby County’s University of Montevallo” 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Grande Hall at Old Mill Square 105 West College Street Columbiana, AL August 8 Business After Hours at plant in Calera 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM plant 10876 Hwy 25 Calera, AL August 22 Quarterly Investor Reception 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Chelsea Community Center 11101 Chelsea Rd Chelsea, AL August 24 August 24 Go & Grow Workshop: How to Grow A Successful Business Featuring a Panel of Successful Business People 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM The Shelby County Chamber 1301 County Services Drive Pelham, AL August 30 TSCC August “Community Luncheon” - State of Our Schools Throughout Shelby County 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Drive Pelham, AL For information on Chamber work groups and how to get involved, visit shelbychamber.org or email info@ shelbychamber.org.
Quarterly Investor Reception August 22
Is Your Organization Taking Full Advantage of Your Chamber Investor Benefi ts?
Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 22 for The Shelby County Chamber’s Quarterly Investor Reception
Sponsored by Sandler Training in Alabama
Presented by KSA, Inc.
Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch, particularly on Tues-
day, Aug. 22! We invite you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff for some business networking and learning about how to get the most out of your investment. Whether your business is a new or long-time investor, make arrangements to join us from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. to ensure you and your colleagues are getting the most out of your yearly
Presenting Sponsor
contribution.
All guests will get a free lunch. Reservations are required, and space is limited, so please contact the Chamber at info@shelby-
chamber.org, at 205-663-4542 or online by Friday, Aug. 18 at noon to reserve a place.
Chelsea Community Center
11101 Chelsea Rd
Chelsea, AL
Tuesday, August 22
11:30AM until 1:00PM
Reservations are requested by noon on August 18 as lunch will be served.
August 30 Community Luncheon - State of Our Schools throughout Shelby County
The Chamber’s August Community Luncheon, which is hosted by the Chamber’s Career Readiness Work Group, is scheduled to feature presentations from Alabaster City Schools, Hoover City Schools, Pelham City Schools and Shelby County Schools during the annual “State of Schools Throughout Shelby County.”
The Community Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 30
in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11 a.m. for business networking, and the program will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.
Organizations engaged in educational programs and activities are invited to participate in the showcase feature. Contact the Chamber with questions or for more details on availability for a
showcase table at 205-663-4542.
The investment is $20 per person for Shelby Chamber investors or $30 per person for “future” investors. Price of admission includes lunch.
To ensure your participation, reservations are required by Friday, Aug. 25. Please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber. org, at 205-663-4542 or online to register.
Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Drive
Pelham, AL
Wednesday, Aug. 30 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Reservations are requested by noon on Monday, Aug. 28. $20 per person for Shelby County Chamber investors $30 per person for “future” investors
2023 TSCC Offi cers and Board of Directors
(as of 5/8/23)
New Investors
OFFICERS (EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)
Chamber Chair
Mechelle Wilder, JD ARC Realty
Chair-Elect
April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC
Vice Chair, Business Development & Support
Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance
Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing
Jeff Purvis
A. C. Legg, Inc.
Vice Chair, Community & Career Development
Amiee Mellon University of Montevallo
Vice Chair, Finance & Administration
Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union
Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs
Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Vice Chair, Investor Relations
Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College
Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation
John Collier United Community Bank
Immediate Past Chair
Brian Massey
Children’s of Alabama DIRECTORS
Melissa Dixon CDI Janitorial Services
Alec Etheredge Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Khiari McAlpin Knox Vinehouse Nursery
Maurice Mercer KATs Delivery
Kyle Mims Edward Jones Investments – Kyle Mims Agency
Steven Smith Specification Rubber Products
Traci Fox T Fox SalonSpa
Kimberly L. Jackson Alabama Power Company
William Norwood PNC
Benji Sawyer Sawyer Solutions, LLC
Chad Scroggins Shelby County
Teresa Vick Regions
Holly Dean Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Meribeth Gilbert McLeod Software
Bruce Gouin Express Employment Professionals
Nedra Moore Creations Galore and Moore
Chris Stricklin Dunn Companies
Chris Wilder Sealing Equipment Products Company
Tampia Anderson The Arc of Shelby County
Clotele Brantley
The Hardy Law Firm, LLC
Jessie Chestnut Alabama Department of Mental Health
Bill Keller Renasant Bank
Judy Tramble Shelby County Schools Education Foundation
The Hon. Brian Puckett (Ex-Officio, SCMA) City of Helena
Amy Sturdivant (Ex-Officio) 58 INC
Your Chamber at work
May 13-June 16, 2023
Responded to 52 requests for business and community information.
- Notarized business documents for three Shelby County businesses.
- Completed 13 Workforce Development Site visits Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber and community events through the following Social Media outlets:
-Chamber Facebook: 31 “new follows,” 1,828 “photo views,” 15,378 “post reaches” and 6,797 “total followers.”
-Twitter: 19 “tweets,” 137 “tweet impressions,” 38 “profile visits” and 2,968 “followers.”
- Instagram: 1,660 “followers”
-LinkedIn: 912 (27 new) “followers,” 346 “search appearances,” 71 “unique visitors” and 764 “post impressions.”
-WBC Facebook: 495 “followers” and 1,378 “post reaches.”
-WBC Facebook: 495“followers” and 1,378 “post reaches”
-Involving new investors with new investor social media promo video
- Starting “Who is Hiring” social media campaign to advertise jobs in the area
- Starting ribbon cuttings of the week for social media
- Created and distributed press releases on the following programs/events:
- June 28 “Healthcare Professional of the Year Luncheon”
- June 27 “Washington Update Luncheon with Alabama U. S. Senator Tommy Tuberville
- Received the following press coverage:
- Shelby County Chamber to Hold Small Business Luncheon (May 12)
- Shelby County Business Groups Name 2023 Small Businesses of the Year (June 6)
- Hoover Salon named a 2023 Shelby County Small Business of the Year (June 6)
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