Business Connections, June 2023

The Shelby County Chamber

June 20 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!

Richard Brooks, former CEO of Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, and Price Hightower, Owner of Tower Homes, will share their thoughts for how to start and grow a successful business. Topics discussed include:

*Marketing & Selling your idea / product

* Finding funding

* Finding people

* Finding mentors

…and much, much more!

The workshop, which is sponsored by Valley Bank and facilitated by Michael Smith—the Chamber’s Entrepre-

Presenting Sponsor

neur-in-Residence, will be on Tuesday, June 20 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 $20 for “future” investors.

To assist with proper planning, reservations are requested by noon on Friday, June 16. Register by contacting Kirk Mancer via e-mail at kirk@shelbychamber.org or by calling 205-663-4542 or register online.

June 1 Chamber Connections Luncheon

Hall at Old Mill Square, 105 West College Street, Columbiana, AL 35051.

Reservations are requested to assist in preparation of the event by noon on Tuesday, May 30.

Admission is $20 for investors or $30 for future investors.

June 13 Job Fair Scheduled to Connect Shelby County Full-Time Job Seekers of all Ages and Companies

58 INC, Shelby County’s Economic Development Corporation, the Alabama Career Center of Alabaster and The Shelby County Chamber are partnering on a job fair slated for June 13.

The Shelby County Job Fair will be conducted on Tuesday, June 13 from 3-7 p.m. at Jefferson State Community College’s Shelby-Hoover campus in room 129 of The Judy Merritt Building. This job fair will allow Shelby County job seekers and companies to network.

There is no cost for employers or job seekers to participate in this job fair. Registration for companies is required and is limited to only companies hiring full-time, permanent positions. To register

for the job fair, companies are asked to contact Karen Williams at The Shelby County Chamber at karen@shelbychamber.org for a link to the registration form.

Employment seekers do not need to register for the event, but they should bring resumes and other materials to help with their employment search. Full-time job seekers of all ages are welcome to explore the exciting possibilities available with Shelby County businesses.

Manager of the Alabaster Career Center, Tara Seaborn, said, “The job market is hot right now, making this the perfect time to build your career. The Career Center offers several programs for employers and job seekers, so

we`re excited to co-host this Shelby County Job Fair.”

“We’re working to assist companies throughout Shelby County in hiring a qualified workforce,” Karen Williams said. “It’s an effort The Chamber is prioritizing through it`s new three-year strategic plan. Partnering on this event with the Career Center is another way we can continue our efforts in connecting Shelby County

employers with potential candidates.”

“As individuals and families face rising prices in costs of living, we encourage recent high school graduates and experienced workers alike, to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about and meet those offering permanent, full-time jobs near home,” President and CEO of 58 INC Amy Sturdivant said.

Sponsored by Sandler Training in Alabama and presented by KSA, Inc.

Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “free lunch”—especially on June 7! We encourage you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff for some business net-

working and to learn how to maximize your investment. Whether your organization is a new—or long-time investor—you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. to make sure you and your colleagues are taking full advantage of your annual investment. A complimentary lunch will be

provided for all attendees. Reservations are requested, and space is limited. So, please contact the Chamber via e-mail at jordan@ shelbychamber.org, by phone at 205-663-4542 or register online by noon on June 5 to reserve your place.

Ambassador of the Month

Denise is a realtor with Keller Williams, where she serves others by helping individuals and families buy and sell real estate. She has more than 20 years of experience in the new construction and remodel industries. She loves helping everyone from fi rst-time home buyers to seniors transitioning.

Denise is active in her community and throughout Shelby County with her church and professional and community organizations. She is a proud resident of Shelby County and is happy to be involved in the Shelby Chamber. You can reach Denise at denisegrissom@kw.com or at (205) 260-8706.

“NETWORK280” Offers Prime Opportunity for New Business Contacts

Are you looking to expand your contacts on the Highway 280 corridor? NETWORK280 can help you with that by providing businesses with an excellent opportunity to make them! The next NETWORK280, presented in 2023 by 280 Living, will be held on Thursday June 8 from 4:30-6 p.m. at host sponsor, Equity Homebuilders LLC (20 Chelsea Corners, Chelsea, AL). Bring plenty of cards, and plan on meeting lots of new

contacts at this event.

The cost is $10 per person for Chamber investors and $20 per

person for “future” investors and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and two beverage tickets. Reservations

Presenting Sponsor

are requested by noon on Wednesday, June 7 to assist in preparation, so please contact the Chamber via email at jordan@shelbychamber. org, by phone at 205-663-4542 or register online.

The Shelby County Chamber Celebrates Outstanding Healthcare Professionals

Shelby County’s leading healthcare professionals will be recognized at The Shelby County Chamber’s ninth annual “Healthcare Professional of the Year” luncheon. The luncheon program is scheduled for June 28 from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at The Pelham Civic

Complex (500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL 35124).

The Chamber is hosting this program to recognize those individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in healthcare throughout our county and municipalities. Any healthcare

professional employed in Shelby County was eligible to be nominated.

All nominees will be recognized at the luncheon, and the recipients in four categories including, “Heart of Healthcare,” “Committed to Community,” “Legacy of

Excellence” and “Healthcare Professional of the Year” will be announced.

Reservations for the awards luncheon can be made by contacting The Shelby County Chamber by phone at 205-663-4542 or by e-mail at info@shelbychamber.org.

2023 TSCC Offi cers and Board of Directors

(as of 5/8/23)

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 Ascension St. Vincent’s 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

March 11 – April 14, 2023

Responded to 104 requests for business and community information.

- Notarized business documents for three Shelby County businesses.

Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber and community events through the following Social Media outlets:

-Chamber Facebook: 57 “new follows,” 273 “photo views,” 5,189 “post reaches” and 6,717 “total followers.”

-Twitter: 35 “tweets,” 853 “tweet impressions,” 46 “profile visits” and 2,992 “followers.”

- nstagram: 1,603 “followers”

-LinkedIn: 877 (eight new) “followers,” 80 “search appearances,” 51 “unique visitors” and 1.9K “post impressions.”

-WBC Facebook: 484 “followers” and 276 “post reaches.”