Business Connections, October 2023

October ‘23 Chamber Events

October Community Luncheon to feature “State of the County” Presentation

The Chamber’s October “Community Luncheon,” which will be hosted by the Governmental Affairs Work Group, will feature a “State of the County” presentation on Oct. 25. The meeting, which will be presented by Express Employment Professionals, will be held at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11 a.m. for business networking. The program will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.

In addition to great business networking, we’ll also hear from Shelby County Manager Chad Scroggins on the progress made last year, and what is in store for Shelby

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County in 2024.

The cost is $20 for Chamber investors or $30 for “future” investors. Admission includes lunch. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber at 205-663-4542 or register online at shelbychamber.org.

“Washington Update Luncheon” featuring U. S. Senator Katie Britt

On Friday, Oct. 20, U. S. Sen. Katie Britt will join us for a “Washington Update Luncheon” event from 11:30 a.m.1:15 p.m. at Jefferson State Community College—Shelby/Hoover Campus.

The investment, which includes lunch, is $20 for investors or $30 for “future” investors.

Reservations are required by noon on Tuesday, Oct. 17, so please contact The Shelby County Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, at 205-663-4542 or visit shelbychamber.org to register.

Be sure to mark your calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 17, and join The Shelby County Chamber for a CoffeeNET event hosted by United Community Bank from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The morning meeting is designed for investors to enjoy networking, coffee and light refresh-

CoffeeNET

ments—all before heading to the office.

CoffeeNET events, co-sponsored by Shelby County Newspapers and Cahaba Valley Computer Services, are a great way to make new business contacts, so bring plenty of business cards. There is

no cost to attend; however, reservations are requested by noon on Monday, Oct. 16 to assist in preparation.

To register, please contact The Shelby County Chamber at 205663-4542 or jordan@shelbychamber.org.

October Chamber Connections Luncheon

Join us for the October Chamber Connections Luncheon on Oct. 5, featuring the Tourism and Recreation All Star Awards.

The event will be held in the Grand Hall at Old Mill Square, 105 West College Street, Columbiana,

AL 35051.

Reservations are requested by noon on Tuesday, Oct. 3 to assist in preparation. RSVP to info@shelbychamber.org.

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

Chelsea Business Alliance Quarterly Luncheon Meeting

Join us for the fourth quarterly meeting of the Chelsea Business Alliance—an affi liate of The Shelby County Chamber—on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 11:30

a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chelsea Community Center.

This luncheon will feature “State of the City” by Mayor Picklesimer.

To help us prepare properly for the event, please be sure to RSVP by noon on Monday, Oct. 2 to Kirk Mancer at kirk@shelbychamber.org.

Ambassador of the Month

Summer Rhea attended college at the University of North Alabama and has held sales and marketing roles in the medical device and real estate investment industries. In addition to being an Ambassador, she also serves in the Career Readiness work group for the Chamber. She is an active member of the Junior League of Birmingham and serves on the Young Professionals Board of Directors for the Alabama Wildlife Center, as well as the Business Management Advisory Board for Pelham City Schools and the Women in Leadership Advisory Board for UNA. When she’s not helping her clients navigate an unprecedented labor

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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

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

Minuteman Press of Central Alabama (Re-Investor)

July 25-August 11, 2023

- Responded to 83 requests for business and community information.

Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber and community events through the following social media outlets:

- Chamber Facebook: 56 “new follows,” 1,596 photo views,” 12,758 “post reaches” and 6,876 “total followers”

- X (Twitter): 5 “tweets,” 370 “tweet impressions,” 23 “profile visits” and 2,960 “followers”

- Instagram: 1,677 “followers”

- LinkedIn: 934 (10 new) “followers,” 346 “search appearances” and 84 “unique visitors” 756 “post impressions” and two Custom Click Buttons

-WBC Facebook: 500 “followers” and 609 “post reaches”