For information on Chamber work groups and how to get involved, visit shelbychamber.org or email info@ shelbychamber.org.
As you’re planning your organization’s promotional budget for 2025, don’t forget the cost-effective opportunities available through sponsorships of Chamber events. With a variety of program options, there is a way to promote and market your business to fellow business owners and decision-makers. Those options include monthly luncheons, busi-
ness networking programs (CoffeeNET, Business After Hours, NETWORK280) workshops and seminars, and much, much more. For a complete list of sponsorship opportunities available—and the investment—please contact any member of the Chamber staff by calling 205-6634542 or by email at info@shelbychamber.org.
Chamber Work Groups Starting to Plan for 2025 Program Year
The Chamber’s Work Groups are beginning the process of planning for the 2025 Chamber program of work. If you’ve ever wanted to be involved in that process, we hope you’ll consider serving on one of the Chamber’s Work Groups. The following is a list of Work Groups along with a brief description of each. Joining a Work Group is an easy process: Simply contact the Chamber at 205-663-4542 and let us know! You will then be contacted by the appropriate Chamber Staff member.
AMBASSADORS
GROUP
Serve as goodwill ambassadors between the Chamber and new or relocated businesses. Assists with Chamber events, programs, ribbon-cuttings, ground-breakings
and other investor outreach efforts as needed. There is an additional expense for serving on this group which covers monthly lunches and other materials. Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 11:30AM at the Chamber
CAREER READINESS / EXISTING BUSINESS & INDUSTRY GROUP
Promote importance of career development and the promotion of a qualified workforce for Shelby County. Organize the following programs: “Keeping It Real,” “Communication Matters,”and the annual “Student & Teacher of the Year Awards,” which recognizes excellence in our classrooms, Industry tours and the annual Industry Appreciation
event. Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 8:30AM at the Chamber
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS GROUP
Serve as the liaison between our elected officials at the local, state and federal levels and our membership, regarding business/ commerce specific issues. Coordinate development of the Chamber’s annual public policy agenda as well as the Montgomery Drive-In and other events. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:30AM at Sain Associates
SMALL BUSINESS GROUP
Promote the economic success of small businesses through a variety of events, seminars
and workshops. Organize annual “Small Business Celebration” activities. Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 4:00PM at the Chamber
WOMEN’S BUSINESS COUNCIL
Support and to help advocate an environment for business women to connect and build relationships focusing on professional development and growth with businesses and with community leaders. Strive to provide programming for women in business to meet and discuss issues that impact their professional development and growth. Encourage business and social networking. Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11:30AM-1:00PM at various locations
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2024 TSCC Officers and Board of Directors
OFFICERS (EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)
Chamber Chair
April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC
Chair-Elect
Kevin Morris
America’s First Federal Credit Union
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
John Collier
Trustmark Bank
Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs
Melissa Dixon
CDI Janitorial Services
Vice Chair, Investor Relations
Keith Brown
Jefferson State Community College
Immediate Past Chair
Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty
DIRECTORS
Traci Fox T Fox SalonSpa Aveda
William Norwood People’s Bank of Alabama
Anna Catherine Roberson Alabama Power Company
Benji Sawyer Sawyer Solutions, LLC
Chad Scroggins
Shelby County
Teresa Vick Regions
Holly Dean Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Meribeth Gilbert McLeod Software
Daniel Morgan Express Employment Professionals
Nedra Moore Creations Galore and Moore
Chris Stricklin Dunn Companies
Chris Wilder Sealing Equipment Products Company
New Investors
(September 14 – October 12, 2024)
Josh Coker Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Julie Godfrey Shelby County Schools
Scott Gossett Spire Alabama
Wade Kallaher
Birmingham Coca Cola Bottling Company
Keith Strickland Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Terri Williams AT&T - Alabama
Tampia Anderson The Arc of Shelby County
Ken Delgreco Urban Home Market
Alec Etheredge Shelby County Newsmedia, Inc.
Micah McLaughlin Irons Media Group
Brian L. Wilson EBSCO Industries, Inc.
Amy Sturdivant (ExOfficio) 58 INC (as of 7/18/24)
The Hon. Brian Puckett (Ex-Officio, SCMA) City of Helena
Bruce Gouin
Hit Different Barbeque & Grill
Barge Design Solutions
Aveanna Hospice
UAB Career Center
EB5 Investors
BTC Wholesale Distributors, Inc.
University of Phoenix
Second Shift (Re-Investor)
Piggly Wiggly of Dunnavant Valley
September 14- October 12, 2024
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