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Shelby County ViewPoints Shelby One 1 Community • Commerce • Collaboration

Five-year initiative of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

November 2012 Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce • 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-663-4542 • info@shelbychamber.org

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Welcome New Members

Advocare - McDowell

Candyce McDowell

2521 Meadowview Lane, Ste C

Health & Wellness

Alliance Renovations, Inc.

Jeff McDowell

P.O. Box 1671

Roofing

Belicoso Cigars

Scott Salmon

2029 Valleydale Rd

Retail Cigar Shop

Belle Foods

Paul McLaughlin

800 Lakeshore Parkway

Grocery

Covenant Classical School

John LaBreche

5390 Magnolia Trace

Retail Mattresses

Formaggio’s

Max Velijasevic

1381 1st Street N

Restaurant

Mattress King of Greystone

Ronald Perez

5403 Highway 280, Ste 201

Retail Mattresses

Mattress King of Pelham

Craig Thoftne

110 Cahaba Valley Parkway

Retail Mattresses

Peaches n’ Clean of America, Inc. Heath Park

1021 Morgan Park Dr

Carpet & Rug Cleaning

Pelham Flowers by Desiree

Desiree Shrestha

3105 Pelham Parkway

Floral Shop

Prestige Floor Care

Robert Mathews

P.O. Box 1863

Carpet & Rug Cleaning

PrimePay of Alabama

Alison Weinstein

3584 Hwy. 31 South, PMB #148

HR Payroll Services

The Cutting Edge

Brian Lindsey

628 Hunters Crossing Road

Window Tinting

Trustway

Kim Smith

1845 Montgomery Hwy S, Ste 233

Financial Services

To find out more about any member listed -- or other Chamber members -please visit our online Business Directory at www.shelbychamber.org.

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2012 Greater Shelby Chamber Board of Directors David Nolen M&F Bank Chair

Keith Barfield Barfield Murphy, Shank & Smith, PC

Terri Williams AT&T Immediate Past Chair

Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College

April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC

Bill Keller Regions Financial

Paul Rogers Aliant Bank

Clint Umphrey Texas Roadhouse

Phillip Heard Alabama Gas Company

Dave Davis Legacy Community Federal Credit Union

Silvia Hoyos Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama

Howard Bailey Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments

Tim Bowen Alabama Power Company

Joe Sullivan Sullivan Communications, Inc John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC

Tim Prince Shelby County Reporter Vivian Johnson Sam’s Club Hoover Kirk Mancer Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

Thanks to our 2012 Continual Sponsors A.C. Legg, Inc.

First Commercial Bank

Alabama Power

Graham and Associates, CPA

Alabama Telco Credit Union

iBERIABANK

ALAGASCO

Legacy Community Federal

Aliant Bank

Credit Union

America’s First Federal Credit Union

Lemak Sports Medicine

AT&T

& Orthopedics

AT&T Advertising Solutions

M&F Bank

Brookwood Medical Center

Minuteman Press Alabaster

Business Telephones, Inc.

Regions Financial

Cahaba Grand Conference Center

Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Cahaba Valley Computer Services

Shelby County Reporter

Charter Business

St. Vincent’s Health System

FastSigns

October Ambassador of the Month

Tony Dichara

Congratulations to our October 2012 Ambassador of the Month, Tony Dichara is with Payscape Advisors. Tony is a new Ambassador with the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and is already doing a great job!

Tony is an Account Director for Payscape Advisors. He has more than 10 years experience in banking and merchant services.

Payscape Advisors is a full service, registered, merchant service provider. Whether you’re paying for dinner with a credit card, purchasing a gift card for a loved one, using your debit card at the supermarket, withdrawing cash from an ATM or creating an online presence for your business, Payscape Advisors is there every step of the way. Payscapes helps businesses accept all forms of payments safely and securely through their PCI compliant infrastructure. For more information about Payscape Advisors or how Tony can help you process credit cards, call 591-0981 or visit www.payscapeadvisors. com.

If you are interested in learning more about the Ambassador Program, please contact April Stone at 663-4542 or visit, www. shelbychamber.org.

Board of Directors Nominations Sought In accordance with the Chamber’s by-laws the Nominating Committee is responsible for selecting a list of six candidates, who are all members in good standing, to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors beginning in January 2013.

Due consideration will be given to the candidate’s business or profession in an effort to have a broad representation of Chamber members on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in being considered as a candidate or would like to nominate someone for the Nominating Committee’s consideration please contact Chamber President & CEO Kirk Mancer via email at kmancer@ shelbychamber.org or by phone at 663-4542 by November 15th.

4 SAVE THE DATE: Business After Hours The Greater Shelby County Chamber in partnership with the Calera Chamber, Montevallo Chamber and South Shelby Chamber is planning the area’s premier business networking event with a “holiday” theme on December 18th at Timberline Golf Club.

Chamber members from all four organizations are invited to “celebrate the season” at the next Business After Hours event sponsored by Business Telephones, Incorporated.

Additional information will be forthcoming in our December Viewpoints newsletter!

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Two New Opportunities for Chamber Members!

New Shelby County Map Offers Visibility and Opportunity Your Chamber works yearround to make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business. To accomplish this, we offer a variety of goods and services to businesses, newcomers and visitors. That’s why were pleased to announce a new Community Map. This formidable marketing tool is the only map distributed by the Chamber to members, potential newcomers, tourists, visitors, etc.

The map, published in full-color street detail by Chamber member fi rm Village Profi le, will be used by families and businesses relocating to Shelby County and a valuable resource for business travelers and long-time residents.

The 2013 Shelby County map will include: • Distribution — thousands of full-color, updated printed maps featuring schools, hospitals, parks and development areas will be distributed through the Chamber.

• Pinpoints — Chamber sponsor business locations will be pinpointed on the map.

• On-Line Viewing — At

publication, the printed version of the map will be hyper-linked to the Chamber’s website where you can view on-line community information, a directory of sponsors and your printed advertisement alongside your street location mini-map.

• National Website Listing Chamber sponsor businesses will be included on www.villageprofi le. com which receives over 2.5 million hits a month!

• Ad Preparation — Complimentary advertising preparation is available, or you may submit your ad to Village Profi le electronically.

Voluntary membership advertising helps support this project, and is another valuable way to ‘introduce’ your business, product or service to Chamber members, new businesses, new residents and visitors to Shelby County. If you would like to be a part of this valuable and informative project, please contact Ms. Sandy Semerad, our Village Profi le representative, at (678) 296-5394 or via e-mail at ssemerad@aol.com.

Looking to Reach New Residents?

ChamberMail Program Offers Opportunity for Members In October, the Greater Shelby County Chamber launches a new opportunity for members -- ChamberMail -- which places members businesses in front of new residents shortly after their move. This business-to-consumer program is designed to get participating members in front of 2,000 new residents for the cost of participating/ advertising.

The ChamberMail program is another opportunity for members to promote their products and services.

The advertising cost paid by participants allows them to get in front of 2,000 new residents who have actually moved to Shelby County.

In addition to the mailing and online advertising participants receive, the program also

offers an optional new resident database for member follow up efforts.

Limited space means this opportunity will sell out quickly, so to reserve your space, call our ChamberMail representative at 1-800-267-9139 or view all ad sizes and prices at the Greater Shelby ChamberMail website at www.shelby.chambermail.us.

Snapshots Congratulation to Shelby Oral Facial Surgery, PC, Joshua Edward Everts, DDS, MD and N. Ryan Livingston, DMD, MD for opening its new practice in Alabaster. It’s a state-of-the-art facility offering an array of facial and dental surgeries.

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Thank you to First Commercial Bank for sponsoring our recent membership luncheon!

Thank you to Scott Richards Nationwide Agency for holding an open house, Business After Hours, and outdoor event for customers, friends, and members. Lots of fun and refreshments for all.

The City of Helena held a ground breaking ceremony for the new Helena High School to be built. Congratulations!

Thank you to BancorpSouth Bank for hosting the recent Network 280 meeting. Members enjoyed networking, refreshments and learning about the multitude of bank services.

Thank you to Mike Gay at Heart of Dixie Harley Davidson for hosting a Business After Hours.

Everyone enjoyed viewing the Harley’s on showcase! Lots of fun and refreshments for all.

Congratulations on the grand opening of CardioVascular Associates’ new facility located on Colonnade Parkway.

A Brookwood Medical Partner.

Congratulations to Belicoso Cigars on its grand opening! It’s a free-standing cigar shop located on the right just as you turn onto Valleydale from Hwy. 31. Passion. It’s what sets Belicoso Cigars above the rest.

6 Join in our County’s progress by serving on a Chamber Work Group There are numerous opportunities for involvement with the Chamber.

The following is a list of Work Groups along with a brief description of each. These Work Groups will begin meeting on a monthly basis in January 2013 the Chamber’s next program year. If you’d like to participate in forming these Work Groups and working on these new programs and activities, please contact Chamber President Kirk Mancer via e-mail at kirk@shelbychamber.org or by calling 663-4542.

Existing Business & Industry Work Group Recognize and support local industries through tours, legislative actions, seminars and other appropriate means. Organize the annual Industry Appreciation Event held in February.

Small Business Work Group Promote the economic success of small businesses through a variety of events, seminars and workshops. Organize annual ‘Small Business Week’

Sporting Clay enthusiasts!

The Greater Shelby Chamber is holding its 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on November 7th at Selwood Farm in Alpine.

Selwood’s fully automated Sporting Clays course, both challenging and fun, meets the needs of all levels of shooters. Selwoodís comprehensive shooting facility includes a covered 5-stand for warmup and training and a 100-target course. Their traps offer challenging targets for both the beginner and expert.

Calling all Sporting Clay enthusiasts, beginners and experts, to test your skills on the course, designed for pleasure and enjoyment in the great outdoors.

Sponsorships available: Title, breakfast, lunch, beverage cart. For more information call Kirk Mancer at the Chamber at 663-4542 or email kirk@ shelbychamber.org.

activities held in May. Governmental Affairs Work 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 Montgomery Drive-In and Washington Fly-In. Education Work Group Provide information with an emphasis on career development and the

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promotion of a qualified workforce. Organize annual Career Awareness Fair program and Student & Teacher of the Year Awards recognition.

Community Improvement Work Group Serve as the liaison between beautification groups, business & industry

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and area municipalities. Promote a countywide beautification effort.

Coordinate annual beautification program for Shelby County businesses and ‘Green Business’ recognition programs.

Health Services Work Group Promote the importance of good health, wellness and education for Shelby County businesses.

Ambassadors Serve as goodwill ambassadors between the Chamber and new or relocated businesses. Assists with Chamber events, programs, ribboncuttings, ground-breakings and other outreach efforts as needed.

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Tell us what you think about your Chamber!

The Chamber’s Board of Directors wants to hear your feedback on several topics regarding the organization and its program of work.

You can provide your perspective by accessing the Membership Survey located on the Chamber’s website, www.shelbychamber.org. To complete the survey, simply visit the Chamber’s home page and click on the survey link for instructions to appear.

Your input is extremely valuable as the organization begins to plan for its 2013 program of work. Thank you for your support of the Chamber, and for taking a few moments to complete this valuable survey.

Annual Prayer Breakfast The Annual Prayer Breakfast is designed for members to come together to fellowship, celebrate, and give thanks for our many blessings. It’s also a time to refl ect on what’s truly important in life and what inspires us to make a difference in the lives of others.

The Prayer Breakfast will be on Tuesday, November 20th from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham.

RSVP is required by noon, Friday, November 16th. Greater Shelby Chamber member reservations $17, non-members $25.

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Upcoming Events

Contact Us Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 Phone: (205) 663-4542 Fax: (205) 663-4524 Email: info@shelbychamber.org

Find more details of what you can expect about any event listed by visiting the Greater Shelby County Chamber’s website at: www.shelbychamber.org. Register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org, call the RSVP Line 663-8923, or the Chamber 663-4542.

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Sporting Clay Shoot Selwood Farm, Inc., 706 Selwood Rd., Alpine See page 6 for more details.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. ~ Grow & Go “Overcoming Your Fears and Speak Successfully in Public” Presented by John Moser, First Response Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Investment $10. RSVP required by noon, Tuesday, November 6th.Sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc.

No one should go hungry especially on Thanksgiving

Veterans Day Chamber offi ce Closed.

7:30 am - 9 am ~ Annual Prayer Breakfast Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Friday, November 16th.

Investment: Members $17, non-members $25.

Sponsored by Legacy Community Federal Credit Union and The Jimmie Hale Mission Thanksgiving Holiday Chamber offi ce Closed.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Jimmie Hale Mission

Your $1.95 will provide a meal for a hungry man, woman or child at

Thanksgiving Holiday Chamber offi ce Closed.

CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: If a reservation is made for a pay event and you are unable to attend, you will be charged unless a cancellation request is made at least TWO business days prior to the event.

Jimmie Hale Mission & Jessie’s Place Your gift of 19.50 will feed 10 hungry people, $39 feeds 20, $195 will feed 100, and so on.

Any amount is greatly appreciated.

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