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The Shelby County Chamber BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
February ‘24 Chamber Events 6 Ambassador Work Group 11:30AM-1:00PM The Shelby County Chamber 7 Career Readiness Work Group 8:30AM-9:30AM The Shelby County Chamber
Business After Hours Event at Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods Be ready to make some serious business contacts on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods. The investment, which includes hors d’oeuvres and two beverage coupons for any Chamber investor, is $10 for Chamber investors or $20 for “future” investors. RSVP by noon on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at shelbychamber.org, via email at jordan@ shelbychamber.org or by phone at 205663-4542.
7 Small Business Work Group 4:00PM-5:00PM The Shelby County Chamber
February 29 Go & Grow Workshop: How to Grow a Successful Business ft. Summer Classics Tour
8 Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM-9:30AM Sain Associates - HWY280 8 Connections Luncheon “Jefferson State Community College Update” 11:30AM-1:00PM Grande Hall @ Old Mill Square 14 Women’s Business Council 11:30AM-1:00PM The Shelby County Chamber 15 Business After Hours 5:30PM-7:00PM Smiley Brothers Speciality Foods 28 Community Luncheon “State of Our Communities” 11:30AM-1:00PM Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena 29 Go & Grow Workshop 11:30AM-1:00PM Summer Classics
Sponsored by Valley Bank Whether you’ve started your own business—or are thinking about it—this Go & Grow Workshop featuring Bew, William and Wynne White will provide attendees with information they can use! Following the workshop, tours of the Summer Classics’ facility in Pelham will be available. Facilitated by the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Michael Smith, the workshop, which is sponsored by Valley Bank,
will take place on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Shelby County Chamber. The investment for this workshop, which includes lunch, is $10 for Shelby County Chamber investors or $20 for “future” investors. Seating is limited for this event, so don’t delay in registering. RSVP by Tuesday, Feb. 27 at shelbychamber.org, via email at karen@shelbychamber.org or by phone at 205-663-4542.
For information on Chamber work groups and how to get involved, visit shelbychamber.org or email info@ shelbychamber.org.
1301 COUNTY SERVICES DR.
PELHAM, AL, 35124
2023 Ambassador of the Year Melissa Dixon is CDI Janitorial’s Vice President. Melissa has a master’s degree in education and is a retired educator. She chose to retire from teaching after more than 25 years and put her abilities to their business. Melissa is very hands-on, paying attention to every detail and ensuring their clients are satisfied. It wouldn’t be unexpected to find her in a uniform with a mop in hand, ready to assist whenever required. Melissa is frequently present on facility tours, first cleanings and quality assurance inspections.
Join us for the February “Chamber Connections Luncheon,” which is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 8 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. In addition
to business networking, we will hear an update on Jefferson State Community College. The event will be held in the
Grande Hall at Old Mill Square, 105 West College Street, Columbiana, AL 35051. RSVP by noon on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
The investment for this event, which includes lunch, is $25 for Shelby County Chamber investors or $35 for “future” Chamber investors.
It’s making growth personal. Starting a business is never easy. Not with a bank, anyway. For the past 7 years, AmFirst has helped Jeff and Cason Jones of Bones Lawn Care start and grow their family owned business. And they’ve grown a lot. With great rates on equipment loans, reliable business checking, and an unmatched personal relationship, it’s no wonder they work with us. Because Bones Lawn Care is more than just a business. It’s personal.
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February Chamber Connections Luncheon
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2023 TSCC Officers and Board of Directors
New Investors
(November 11-December 15) -Shelby County Physical Therapy -Southern Brew Corp. Dba 7 Brew Coffee -The Glamour Grotto -American Concrete Foundations and Walls LLC -Sysco Food Service of Central Alabama, Inc. (Re-Investor) -EBSCO Industries, Inc. (Re-Investor) -Home Instead Senior Care (Re-Investor) -Two by Two Rescue (Re-Investor) -Next Day Access -Lickin’ Good Donuts
Your Chamber at work November 12- December 5, 2023 - Responded to 59 requests for business and community information. Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber and community events through the following social media outlets: - Chamber Facebook: 16 “new follows,” 10,398 “post reaches” and 6,982 “total followers” - X (Twitter): 8 “tweets,” 618 “tweet impressions,” 26 “profile visits” and 2,959 “followers” - Instagram:1,708 “followers,” 518 “post reaches” and 16 “new follows” - LinkedIn: 948 (8 new) “followers,” 50 “unique visitors” and 1,176 “post impressions” -WBC Facebook: 512 “followers” and 365 “post reaches”
(as of 11/07/23) 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 Progress Bank Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Melissa Dixon CDI Janitorial Services Vice Chair, Investor Relations Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College
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Immediate Past Chair Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty
Chris Wilder Sealing Equipment Products Company
DIRECTORS
Josh Coker Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Traci Fox T Fox SalonSpa Kimberly L. Jackson Alabama Power Company
Julie Godfrey Shelby County Instructional Services Center
William Norwood PNC
Scott Gossett Spire Alabama
Benji Sawyer Sawyer Solutions, LLC
Wade Kallaher Birmingham Coca Cola Bottling Company
Chad Scroggins Shelby County Teresa Vick Regions
Keith Strickland Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood Terri Williams A T & T - Alabama
Holly Dean Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Tampia Anderson The Arc of Shelby County
Meribeth Gilbert McLeod Software
Ken Delgreco Urban Home Market
Bruce Gouin Express Employment Professionals
Alec Etheredge Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Nedra Moore Creations Galore and Moore
Micah McLaughlin Irons Media Group
Chris Stricklin Dunn Companies
The Hon. Brian Puckett (ExOfficio, SCMA) City of Helena Amy Sturdivant (Ex-Officio) 58 INC
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