Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
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NOVEMBER 2017 BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
Calling Volunteers for 2017 Student Career Awareness Fair Gold Sponsor
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The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 3rd annual Student Career Awareness Fair at the Shelby County Exhibition Center in Columbiana on Tuesday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 8 for Shelby County 10th grade students. We are seeking volunteers to spend a day (8:00AM - 3:00PM) or 1/2 day sharing your expertise with the students in the career fields listed at right. As you can see there are 16 “career clusters/ areas” needing multiple volunteers in each to share with the students what they can expect in the “real world” what it’s like to work in a particular career field such as: how to dress, educational requirements, salary ranges, day-to-day expectations and duties, etc. If you or someone in your business would like to volunteer please contact Keyla Handley at 663-4542 ext. 106 or keyla@ shelbychamber.org for details.
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How to Reduce Compassion Fatigue and Caregiver Burnout Physical, emotional and Presenting Sponsor mental exhaustion can signal dangerous levels of stress for caregivers. Compassion fatigue and Whole grains. caregiver burnout share many condition of their loved one Brown rice. of the same symptoms and long enough to recover from the Sweet potatoes. stress they develop attending to causes. Fresh fruits and vegetables. Both can be caused by their needs. The caregiver Beans. sustained exposure to suffering, becomes overwhelmed and Almonds. the stress of caregiving and begins to feel guilt, trauma, and Yogurt. watching a loved one decline depression. This, in turn, leads Get a full night’s steadily. The inability to detach to caregiver burnout which oneself from the situation can includes physical symptoms sleep. Don’t subtract from sleep lead to levels of stress that like weight loss and sleep time to get things done; being sleep deprived will lead to much result in both compassion disturbances. Five Ways You Can Reduce lower productivity overall. Nap fatigue and caregiver burnout. Fatigue and when your loved one naps – the The difference between Compassion Burnout while housework and laundry will compassion fatigue and Caregiver wait. Try to go to bed and get up serving as a caregiver: caregiver burnout: Eat good foods packed with at the same time every day. Compassion fatigue occurs Don’t go at it alone. As a when the caregiver cannot vitamins and that produce caregiver, you cannot provide remove themselves from the energy:
care and juggle all of life’s responsibilities without support. Make sure that you maintain friendships and talk to them regularly. Take a break. Whether it is an hour, a day or a week, take time off from caregiving. It isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity if you are to protect against compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout. Be realistic. The demands of family, work and caregiving may not leave you a lot of time to go shopping or engage in other activities you enjoy. However, you can squeeze in time for yourself. Debra Beadles, Owner Home Care Assistance of Birmingham
Chamber Investors Earn Green Business Designation The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry work group is excited to congratulate the following investors —America’s First Federal Credit Union Pelham, Selective Management Services, LLC and Youngevity Communications - Bonnie Sult — on earning and being designated a Chamber “Certified Green Business.” The Green Business application is based on a point system in the categories of Waste Prevention, Recycling, Purchasing, Energy Conservation, Transportation, Water Conservation, and Pollution. Each applicant has to receive a minimum of 20 points total to be designated as a 62 ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
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green practices and is interested in applying for the Chamber’s Green Program Certification, the application can be found on the website www.shelbychamber. org/business-support-center/ known as “green” business green-business-program. For practices. The program more information or questions recognizes these companies please contact Payton Thomas, each year at the Chamber’s Manager, Business Development annual Industry Appreciation & Support via email payton@ Event. shelbychamber.org or call 663If your company is engaged in 4542, ext. 105.
Green Businesses
“Certified Chamber Green Business.” The purpose of this program is to recognize Shelby County businesses that are committed and engaged in environmentally responsible operations and practices, also
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Welcome New Investors (as of 10/02/2017)
Bham Bulls Hockey Club, LLC Calera Middle School Daniel Worthington - RE/MAX Over the Mountain Kiddie Academy of Birmingham KidsStreet Urgent Care Kopri Signs & Graphics, LLC Macaroni Kid South Birmingham The Cottage of Serendipity Thornton, Inc. Vinehouse Nursery Woodlot Artisans LLC
Sports Club Education - Schools Real Estate Childcare Medical - General Advertising & Marketing Services Publications Retail Construction/ Developers Childcare Art Gallery
Pelham Montevallo Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham Alabaster Pelham Birmingham Alabaster Pelham
For a complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.
CELEBRATING GROWTH
2017 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor
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Thank you Pelham Flowers by Desiree’ for providing the ribbon and bows for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.
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Congratulations to Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe on the grand opening of its newest restaurant in the City of Alabaster. Mayor Marty Handlon and City Officials joined in support as Founder Keith Richards and family celebrated with food and fellowship.
Congratulations to Covenant Heating & Cooling, LLC on its Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Alabaster. Dewayne and DonDee Osburn along with their team members were joined in support by Mayor Marty Handlon, City Officials and Ambassadors.
Prayer Breakfast featuring Lew Burdette
The Prayer Breakfast is designed for business people to join together in fellowship, celebrate and give thanks for our many blessings. It’s also a time to reflect on what’s truly important in life and what inspires us to make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, The Jimmie Hale Mission and our Co-Sponsor, Glenn Contracting & Paving Co, Inc. for supporting this inspirational event. This year we are honored to
have Lew Burdette as our keynote speaker. Lew is the President of King’s Home. His experience in business helps King’s Home manage essential areas such as strategic planning, financial expertise, operations, and Human Resource management. Lew’s greatest joy at King’s Home is seeing God restore, heal and transform the lives of youth, moms, and children escaping
abuse and domestic Presenting Sponsor violence. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 21 from 7:30AM until 9:00 AM at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Gold Sponsor Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Reservations are requested by noon on Friday, November 17. Cost for investors, $20, “Future” investors $30. Register online call the Chamber office at 663at www.shelbychamber.org or 4542. ShelbyLiving.com 63 Shelbychamber.org
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Ambassador of the Month
Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Month Jennifer Ellison. Jennifer is Director of Development for The Arc of Shelby County. She has a BA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has been in the fundraising field for over 20 years. She is passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and is responsible for all of the fundraising, marketing and public relations for The Arc of Ambassador Program Shelby County. Presented in 2017 by: She is married to Todd and has two children, Elizabeth, a graduate of Auburn University, and Liam, who attends Evangel Classical Christian School. Jennifer is a member of the Shelby Women’s League and is in the 2018 Class of Leadership Shelby County. She enjoys spending time with her family, marathons and 7 half-marathons. traveling, and has been an avid She has been a resident of Shelby runner since 2014, completing 4 County for 15 years.
YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK
(August 12 - September 15, 2017) Facebook: 30 New Likes, 74 Visits and 4,469 Post Reaches, Total Likes 2,775. Twitter: 2,860 Followers, 122 Tweets, 16.5K Tweet impressions, 233 Profile Visits and 16 Mentions. Instagram: 310 Posts, 477 Followers. Responded to 175 requests for business & community information. Notarized 39 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County companies. 64 ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 10/11/2017)
Officers Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Chair-elect) Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Immediate Past Chair) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support) Jim Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. (Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing) Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries – Vincent Hills (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Investor Development) Board of Directors Matt Fridy (2017) Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt Chris Grace (2017) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE Craig Sorensen (2017) SouthWest Water Company
Mike Swinson (2017) Spire Alabama, Inc. Jeff Brown (2018) Brownstone Marketing Solutions William Carroll (2018) Armstrong Relocation Companies Alex Dudchock (2018) Shelby County Alison D. Howell (2018) Alabama Power Company Brian Massey (2018) St. Vincent’s Health System Bruce King (2019) Lhoist North America Jay Dennis (2019) Regions Bank Mike Rickman (2019) Brookwood Baptist Health System Charles Hall (2019) Grandview Medical Center Mitt Schroeder (2019) Central State Bank April Harry (*) Warren, Averett LLC Mark Meadows (*) Chick-fil-A @ Inverness Rocky Patel (*) Hampton Inn & Suites-Pelham David Platt (*) Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama Keith Richards (*) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Mechelle Wilder (*) ARC Realty (*) Serving a one-year term in 2017
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Report of the Nominating Committee In accordance with the bylaws of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, the Nominating Committee has met and selected an “Official Ticket” for election to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The individuals representing six investor organizations listed below have agreed to be placed
on the slate of candidates for the Board and are willing to serve a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2018: Additional candidates may be added to the “Official Ticket” by means of a petition signed by any ten Chamber investors and received in the Chamber Office on or before November 15, 2017. If no
petitions are received this “Official Ticket” shall be considered elected. If any candidates are added by petition those names will be added to a ballot and forwarded to the investors for an election to be held on or before December 5, 2017. Tim Benefield - Buffalo Rock Company
April Harry — Warren Averett, LLC Jeff McDowell — McDowell Security Services, LLC Keith Richards — Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Mike Swinson — Spire Alabama, Inc. Mechelle Wilder — ARC Realty
Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNet” at Jefferson State Community College’s Bistro Provare to enjoy networking, coffee and light refreshments -- all before heading to the office. CoffeeNet events 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, November 27 to assist in preparation. Please contact the Chamber by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
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Be sure to mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 28 and join us at Jefferson State Community College, 4600 The morning meeting, hosted Valleydale Rd at the Bistro Provare from 8:30AM until by Jefferson State Community College, is designed for investors 9:30AM for CoffeeNet.
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2017 SAFETY AWARDS
The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Safety Awards Program at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena in September. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Alabama Power Company and co-sponsor A.C. Legg, Inc. Congratulations to the following Safety Award recipients for 2017.
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(All recipients are shown with Alison Howell, Alabama Power Company at left and Keith Brown, Jefferson State Community College, Chamber Chair)
CITY OF ALABASTER FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Brent Conway, Presented by Chief Jim Golden
CITY OF ALABASTER POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Jason Higgins, Presented by Chief Curtis Rigney
CAHABA VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Carl Brown, Presented by Chief Jim Witherington
CITY OF CALERA FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Chase Smith, Presented by Chief Sean Kendrick
CITY OF CALERA POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Michael Riley, Presented by Chief Sean Lemley
CITY OF CHELSEA FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Andrew White, Presented by Chief Wayne Shirley
CITY OF COLUMBIANA POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Mike Peppers, Presented by Chief Lamar Vick
TOWN OF HARPERSVILLE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Linda McCain, Presented by Chief Jimmy Macon
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CITY OF HELENA POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Michael Taquino, Presented by Chief Pete Folmar
CITY OF HOOVER FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Deramius Leonard, Presented by Captain Rusty Lowe
CITY OF HOOVER POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Freddy Hester, Presented by Chief Nick Derzis
CITY OF MONTEVALLO POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Todd Pace, Presented by Chief Jeremy Littleton
CITY OF PELHAM FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Everett Hazen, Presented by Chief Tim Honeycutt
CITY OF PELHAM POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Jared Sams, Presented by Chief Larry Palmer
SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR James Sellers, Presented by Sheriff John Samaniego
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CITY OF HELENA FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Craig Sykes, Presented by Chief Peter Valenti
The program acknowledged the excellent service which departments of public safety provide to Shelby County communities by honoring the people who diligently work to ensure the safety of its citizens.
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CITY OF COLUMBIANA FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR Josh Dunnaway was unable to attend due to conflict in schedule.
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CHAMBER Events
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Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 663-4542. Unless otherwise noted events listed will be held at 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 35124. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: Cancellation for a paying event must be made TWO days prior to the event.
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Career Readiness Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Service Center 601 First Street South, Alabaster Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions
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South Shelby Chamber Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Columbiana First Baptist Church 208 North Main Street, Columbiana Investment: $15. Reservations required.
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“Keeping It Real” Program 7:30AM - 3:00PM Oak Mountain High School, 5476 Caldwell Mill Rd, Birmingham Sponsors: ECO Credit Union Foundation & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Road
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Student Career Awareness Fair 8:30AM - 2:30PM Shelby County Exhibition Center 86 Argo Road, Columbiana Sponsors: AC Legg, Inc. & Whataburger Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM iBERIABANK, 2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham Education Connections 8:30-9:30AM Chelsea High School, 10510 Highway 11, Chelsea Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Go & Grow Workshop “Top Traits of the Great Achievers” 11:30AM - 1:00PM Facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone Presented by: Business Telephones, Inc. & Co-sponsored by: Team Insight Plus Reservations requested by noon on November 9. Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors.
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Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM/Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & The Gone By appointment. Contact Payton Thomas at 663-4542, ext. 105 NETWORK280 4:30PM - 6:00PM Dreamland Bar-B-Que, 101 Inverness Corners, Birmingham Sponsor: 280 Living Investment: $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and two beverage tickets. RSVP requested by noon Monday, November 13. Education Connections 8:30-9:30AM Shelby County High School, 101 Washington St, Columbiana Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required. Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM Sponsor: Graham & Associates, CPAs Annual Prayer Breakfast Presenting Sponsor: The Jimmie Hale Mission & CoSponsor Glenn Contracting & Paving Co, Inc. Doors open at 7:30AM. Program 8:00AM - 9:00AM. Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Rd., Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Friday, November 17. Investment: Members $20, “Future” members $30. Entrepreneur Roundtable 280 11:30AM - 12:30PM Sponsor: Graham & Associates, CPAs CoffeeNet 8:30AM - 9:30AM Jefferson State Community College, 4600 Valleydale Rd (at the Bistro Provare) Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham