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Shelby County ViewPoints Shelby One 1 Community • Commerce • Collaboration
Five-year initiative of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
September 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
Arc-Way Industries
George Adams
228 1st Avenue N
Birmingham
Community Service Organization
Big Lots - Store #1057
Gwen Gray
3550 Hwy 31 S
Pelham
Retail Shopping
Lifeguard Ambulance Service
Deanna Crespo-Soto
115 C Walter Davis Dr
Birmingham
Emergency Transportation
McWane Science Center
Jeff Pace
200 19th Street N
Birmingham
Recreation & Enrichment
Shelby Oral Facial Surgery, PC
Joshua Everts
420 1st Street N
Alabaster
Medical Specialized
South City Theatre
Sue Ellen Gerrells
101 Dogwood Trail
Alabaster
Arts / Live Theatre
Steak ‘n Shake of Central Alabama Richard Thomas
390 South Colonial Dr
Alabaster
Restaurant
Zamora Shrine Center
3521 Ratliff Rd
Irondale
Community Service Organization
Fred Slaney
To find out more about any member listed or other Chamber members, please visit our online Business Directory at www.shelbychamber.org.
September Membership Luncheon How Big is Your Reach? Join us for the September Membership Luncheon as keynote speaker, Lisa Baker, CEO of MyMarketStreet.com, presents “How Big is Your Reach?” She will discuss the various tools available to market your business and help you learn how to effectively reach your target market. Lisa will discuss the following areas of marketing your business: * Which online tools are you using and are they helping accomplish your goals? * What is the difference in “branding,” “marketing,” and “advertising?” * Online versus offline advertising, which is better? Join us for an informative presentation by keynote speaker, Lisa Baker of MyMarketStreet.com, to discuss these and other topics surrounding effective ways to reach your target customers. The luncheon will be held the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Drive, Pelham on September 26th from 11 am until 1 pm. RSVP is required by Monday, September 24th. Investment for Greater Shelby Chamber members is $17 and future members is $25. The Showcase City Feature will be the businesses from the cities of Helena, Calera, and Harpersville from 11 am until just before noon during networking. Seated program begins at noon and concludes at 1 pm.
We need your opinion To better serve your needs, watch for the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Survey coming soon. There has been no shortage of predictions and projections on the national and state level with regard to the 2013 business climate -- but what do the area business people think our own local 2013 business climate will look like? The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce wants to give business owners the chance to voice their opinion and help us let the local community know what Shelby County and the surrounding area businesses’ 2013 outlook will be! All individual responses will be kept confidential, but the overall results will be released once the survey has been completed.
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. Alabama Power Alabama Telco Credit Union ALAGASCO Aliant Bank America’s First Federal Credit Union AT&T AT&T Advertising Solutions Brookwood Medical Center Business Telephones, Inc. Cahaba Grand Conference Center Cahaba Valley Computer Services Charter Business FastSigns
First Commercial Bank Graham and Associates, CPA iBERIABANK Legacy Community Federal Credit Union Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics M&F Bank Minuteman Press Alabaster Regions Financial Shelby Baptist Medical Center Shelby County Reporter St. Vincent’s Health System
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Jennifer Chappell
Congratulations to Jennifer Chappell, our August 2012 Ambassador of the Month! Jenn is the Director of Development for SafeHouse of Shelby County, Inc. SafeHouse is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic and sexual violence through support and advocacy, and educating the community to prevent further abuse. Founded in 1989 as an emergency shelter, SafeHouse programs include emergency shelter, transitional housing, children’s services, community services, and prevention education. Jenn joined the SafeHouse team after returning to Shelby County from New York City, where she worked for non-profit organizations such as the New York Shakespeare Festival, the Metropolitan Opera, and New York University. Jenn says, “Of all the wonderful places I’ve worked, I’ve never been more proud to work for an organization than I am for SafeHouse. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing you are making a significant impact on the community and improving someone’s life by doing what you love. For more information about SafeHouse and how you can get involved, contact Jenn at (205) 669-1877 or email her at jenniferc@safehouse.org. For more information about the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador program and how you can become involved contact April Stone at 6634542 or april@shelbychamber.org.
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Shelby One 1 Community • Commerce • Collaboration
Announcing the ShelbyOne campaign, a countywide initiative sponsored by the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. This bold five-year program will unite all of our county’s corporate and public leaders to guide and stimulate economic and community development throughout Shelby County. The mission of ShelbyOne is simple: Through collaborative partnerships, public and private sector leaders will work together to ensure excellence in education, offer quality employment, retain existing business, attract new business and development, and enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Shelby County. There are four key compontents of the initiatives of the ShelbyOne campaign: BUSINESS SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT Strong and innovative support for existing business and industry is an essential component of Shelby County’s economic and community development strategy. Over the next five years, we must identify specific retail and commercial target business sectors compatible with those businesses that currently exist in the greater Shelby County area. This dynamic program will seek to channel all of our area’s current marketing efforts and focus on expanding Shelby County’s exposure to small and retail business prospects and to consumers who will want to visit our county for dining, shopping and entertainment. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Unified leadership is a key element in the future success of our area. Only the depth and strength of our corporate and community leadership will allow the potential of Shelby County to grow and prosper. Leaders of business and industry, elected officials, college and university officials all working together can move Shelby County forward. The community also possesses a wealth of untapped leadership potential in its “young professional” population who need
and deserve a chance to “make their mark” in our community. This five-year strategic plan will maximize the ability of Shelby County’s leaders to propel this community forward. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS For all of Shelby County to thrive, we must establish a countywide initiative. The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, together with the area’s corporate leadership and all of our local elected officials must establish a collaborative partnership to address the critical challenges and opportunities confronting our county and speak with “one voice” in the years ahead. Assisting existing businesses to grow and prosper, recruiting new targeted small and retail businesses, developing our transportation infrastructure and supporting the county’s education partners are vital to Shelby County’s economic well-being. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS If we are to speak with “one voice”, Shelby County must develop and implement a dynamic marketing plan to showcase the entire county. One of the guiding principles of this five-year strategic plan is to collaborate with all of our private and public sector leaders to ensure that all have ownership of this countywide program. The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce must also communicate regularly with our “Shareholders” to keep them informed of the progress of this visionary program to ensure every corporate, municipal and individual investor of the excellent stewardship of their funds. With your help and leadership efforts, we can invest in our growth and create a county we can enjoy and pass along to future generations. Would you like to learn more about ShelbyOne and how you can become involved? Contact Kirk Mancer, President & CEO of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce via email at kirk@shelbychamber.org or call 663-4542 to set up an appointment.
Snapshots Congratulations to the Albert L. Scott Library on its completion of its new meeting room. Mayor David Frings, Alabaster City Officials, and Greater Shelby Chamber Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting in support of the new expansion.
Owner Ron Whitney was joined by his sales force and friends from the Greater Shelby County and Hoover Area Chambers of Commerce as they celebrated their successful business with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Thank you to Russ Morgan CFP for presenting the 7 Levels of Communication at the recent Grow & Go workshop held at the Greater Shelby Chamber.
Thank you to Shelby Baptist Medical Center for sponsoring the July membership luncheon.
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The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce joined Jenny Wilson, Honey Belle, Alabaster Mayor David Frings and City Officials, plus tons of residents for the grand opening of the $500,000 Beneful Dream Dog Park!
Thank you Senator Cam Ward for providing a legislative update at the recent July membership luncheon. Shown with Mimi Williams, Shelby County Legislative Office.
Owners Bill White and Jeff White were supported by family and Belle Foods of Hoover store associates, as well as the Greater Shelby County and Hoover Chambers of Commerce, as they celebrated the grand opening of their first store in Hoover.
Grow & Go Leadership Skills and Styles Register for the September Grow & Go workshop to learn leadership skills that can be applied immediately. Leadership Skills will be presented by Ron Whitney, ownder of d!scover ITT. He will cover “How People Learn”. One of the tenets of leadership is being able to deliver your message in a manner that assures it is being received. This 50 minute presentation will highlight the fundamentals of learning and how you can apply them to your everyday job as a leader at your company. This presentation has also proven to be very helpful to sales staff. The best way to sell your product or service is to teach your customer the advantages you offer. A core understanding of how people learn is a great way to ensure your message is hitting it’s target. The Grow & Go Workshops are made possible by the 2012 Continual Sponsorship of Business Telephones, Inc. The programs and events we offer wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors!
When: Thursday, September 13, 2012 Time: 11 am until 1 pm Where: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham Investment: $10 per person. Includes lunch and materials. Registration: Register and prepay by credit card online (Discover, M/C, or Visa) by clicking the link on the seminar you wish to attend on our Chamber Event Calendar. Registration required by September 11 to be guaranteed a seat and lunch.
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2nd Annual Shelby Blues & BBQ at Helena Amphitheater, Old Town Helena The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the 2nd Annual Shelby Blues & BBQ in Old Town Helena! This year’s event is presented by the City of Helena, produced by Event Operations Group, Inc., in conjuction with the Helena Business Association and will be held on Saturday, October 20th at the Helena Amphitheater in Old Town Helena. Gates will open to the public at 1 pm until 9 pm and tickets are only $5 per person in advance, $10 at the gate. Tickets scheduled to go on sale September 1st. There are three categories for the BBQ team competition entry: Pork, Ribs, and Chicken. So get your grilling skills stoked and ready to compete this year! We are planning to have a Kids Area open until sunset, Tailgating Area to watch Alabama or Auburn on large screens (both away games), tons of arts and crafts, soulful blues music all day, plus several types of food vendors on-site selling an array of flavors to satisfy your favorite craving of the day. This is a family-friendly event so invite everyone you know to come on out and enjoy the best fall event of the season at the Greater Shelby County Chamber’s 2nd Annual Shelby Blues & BBQ! If you would like to have a team in the BBQ competition, be a registered presented by
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vendor, or if you’re interested in being a sponsor for the 2nd Annual Shelby Blues & BBQ, forms are available on the official website, www. shelbybluesandbbq.org. For more information, questions, or more details,
Hosted by the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
contact Lisa Shapiro at 663-4542 or lisa@shelbychamber.org.
Upcoming Events 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 at 663-8923 or the Chamber
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8:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Focus Alabaster Shelby Oral Facial Surgery 420 1st Street North No Cost. No RSVP required at each event. 8:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Network 280 Wingate by Wyndham, 800 Corporate Ridge Dr No cost. No RSVP required on each event. 11 am - 1 pm ~ Grow & Go “Leadership Skills and Styles” Presented by Ron Whitney, d!scover ITT Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr, Pelham Investment $10. RSVP required by noon, Tuesday, September 11th. Sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc. 5 pm - 7 pm ~ Business After Hours Scott Richards Insurance Agency 2070 Valleydale Rd, Ste 5, Hoover No cost. No RSVP required on each event. 8:30 - 9:30 am ~ Nework 280 BancorpSouth Bank 4680 Highway 280 E Birmingham No cost. No RSVP required on each event. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ~ Business After Hours Heart of Dixie Harley-Davidson 333 Cahaba Valley Pkwy, Pelham No RSVP required. No cost. 11 am - 1 pm ~ Monthly Membership Luncheon “How Big is Your Reach” Presented by Lisa Baker, CEO of MyMarketStreet Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Monday, September 24th. Investment: Members $17, future-members $25. Showcase City Feature: Helena, Calera, and Harpersville. Sponsored by Charter Business and First Commercial Bank.