The Shelby County Chamber BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
“Keeping Your Business Secure in Today’s Cyber-World” Virtual Workshop uCommon Phishing Tactics uCurrent Cyber-Security Threats
uProtecting your data from malicious employees
The workshop will take place February 9, 2021 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM. There is no cost to attend, however, space is limit-
The Chamber’s Annual “State of Our Communities” presentations will be held on February 24. The meeting, presented by Graham and
Associates, will be held via ZOOM, beginning at 9:30AM. Mayors from Shelby County’s municipalities have been invited to share their thoughts
on what lies ahead for their respective communities in 2021. Visit shelbychamber.org for more information and to register online.
ed, so we recommend you make your reservations by no later than February 4. To register go on-line to www.shelbychamber. org. For questions, or more information, please contact Kirk Mancer at kirk@shelbychamber. org .
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Join Benji Sawyer, CEO of Sawyer Solutions Group, for an informative & interactive virtual workshop on how to keep your business secure. Topics Covered Include: uKeeping safe from external threats
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HEALTH FOCUS OF THE MONTH
8 Tips for Heart Healthy Eating
Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death in the United States, but there are simple ways to prevent this disease.
Eat your fruits and veggies Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins and minerals that help decrease your risk of disease. Eat a colorful variety.
Get your fiber Whole grains contain heart healthy fiber, which is protective against heart disease. Choose lean protein Chicken, fish, and beans are lower in fat than beef and pork. Limit saturated fats Saturated fats are unhealthy fats that contribute to heart disease.
Eat red meats sparingly. Healthy fats This includes omega-3 and unsaturated fats. You can find them in canola oil and fatty fish, like salmon. Choose fats from plant sources. Limit processed foods Processed foods often contain a lot of added sugar, sodium, and fat. Too much of these can cause
excess weight gain, which can lead to heart disease. Snack healthy Choose more foods like fruits, vegetables, or unsalted nuts at snack time. Article Submitted by: Donna Sibley, RD St. Vincent’s One Nineteen
Keeping it Real Continues Virtually in 2021
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Scale back sodium Eating a lot of sodium can lead to high blood pressure. Use less salt in cooking and read the labels of processed foods to check how much sodium it contains.
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2020 Annual Report RESOURCES LAUNCHED TO ASSIST SHELBY COUNTY BUSINESSES WITH COVID-19 PANDEMIC: #IShopShelbyCounty – promoting businesses that are open & ways in which consumers can still purchase items from a variety of businesses
Using expanded E-Business Connections e-mails to promote webinars and other informational programs offered by businesses and organizations
COVID-19 Business Toolkit in conjunction with 58, INC sharing information for Shelby County businesses with the latest updates on SBA Loans, employment assistance, etc.
Established social media “days” to promote local business and services, as well as share information on the Chamber’s social media outlets: “Motivation Monday”, “Take-Out Tuesday”, “Wellness Wednesday”, “Throwback Thursday” & “Fresh Friday”
Promoting job posting for local businesses seeking employees during COVID-19 crisis. Promoted a variety of businessoriented webinars offered by Shelby County businesses through e-mail and social media outlets. Promoted Shelby County eateries via social media outlets during Alabama Restaurant Week (August 14 – August 23).
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2020 CHAMBER OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS
(Executive Committee) Chamber Chair Ms. Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries–Vincent Hills Chair-Elect Mr. Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Dr. Jay Crisman 280 Animal Medical Center
Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Carol Bruser University of Montevallo / Leadership Shelby County Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Mr. Daniel Listi Shelby Baptist Medical Center Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Mr. Bill Keller Renasant Bank Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mr. Brian Massey St. Vincent’s Ascension Vice Chair, Investor Relations Ms. Alison Howell Steineker Alabama Power Company Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation Mr. Alex Dudchock Shelby County
Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc.
Mr. Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College
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Ms. Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty
Ms. Laura Clarke Synovus Bank
Mr. John Collier Regions Bank
Mr. Paul Barber Valent Group
Mr. Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc.
Mr. Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Mr. Matthew Hogan Bama Budweiser of Shelby County
Ms. Bridgette Jordan Smith City of Vincent
Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC
Ms. Brittani Morris State Farm Insurance - Brittani Morris Agency
Mr. Guy Locker SouthWest Water Company
Immediate Past Chair Mr. Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union
Mr. Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union Mr. Tim Benefield Buffalo Rock Company Ms. April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Keith Richards Taziki’s Mediterranean Café’
Mr. Casey Morris McLeod Software Mr. Fred Smith Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Mr. Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance
Mr. Daniel Holmes Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Ms. Khiari McAlpin Vinehouse Nursery Ms. Diane Thomas PostNet of Chelsea The Hon. Hollie Cost (Ex-Officio, SCMA) City of Montevallo
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Women’s Business Council Starts Off 2021 With Speakers From Fusion One Marketing site Design, Social Media Management, SEO and Pay Per Click Advertising. Glyna and her team members, Kelsi and Sarah presented “Generational Marketing” to the workgroup, focusing on advertising to your target customer, no matter their age. Women’s Business Council has over 100
members, and continues to meet the second Wednesday of each month, at 11:30am. WBC is open to all women in business in the community, for more information or to join the WBC, contact Pari Barzegari, Director of Community and Career Development at pari@ shelbychamber.org
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Women’s Business Council kicked off 2021 in January guest speakers Glyna Humm and her team at Fusion One Marketing. Fusion One is celebrating their 10th anniversary helping companies increase their bottom lines. They specialize in all things Digital Marketing including Web-
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TSCC Officers and Board of Directors (as of 12/09/20) OFFICERS Chamber Chair Mr. Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc.
Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation Mr. Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union
Chair-Elect Mr. Brian Massey Ascension St. Vincent’s
Immediate Past Chair Ms. Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries– Vincent Hills
Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Mr. Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Mr. Daniel Listi BBH / Shelby Baptist Medical Center Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Ms. April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mr. Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc. Vice Chair, Investor Relations Dr. Jay Crisman 280 Animal Medical Center
DIRECTORS Mr. Paul Barber Valent Group Mr. John Collier Regions Bank Ms. Brittani Morris State Farm Insurance Brittani Morris Agency Mr. Casey Morris McLeod Software Mr. Matthew Hogan Bama Budweiser of Shelby County Mr. Fred Smith Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Ms. Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty Mr. Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance Mr. Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College Ms. Laura Clarke SYNOVUS Mr. Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc.
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Mr. Guy Locker SouthWest Water Company Ms. Alison Howell Steineker Alabama Power Company Ms. Melissa Dixon Charles Dixon Industries Mr. Daniel Holmes Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Ms. Khiari McAlpin Vinehouse Nursery Mr. Maurice Mercer KATs Delivery Mr. Kyle Mims Edward Jones Investments – Kyle Mims Agency Mr. Steven Smith Specification Rubber Products Dr. Hollie Cost University of Montevallo Mr. David Dunagan Thompson Tractor Company Mr. Will Norwood Valley Bank Mr. Chad Scroggins Shelby County Mr. Keith Sides The UPS Store, Caldwell Mill / Valleydale at Hoover The Hon. Brian Puckett (Ex-Officio, SCMA) City of Helena.
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(November 21 - December 21, 2020) Camp Scotty Pelham Nueva Michoacana Pelham Royale Living Suites Birmingham Woodforest National Bank Alabaster Alabaster Nichols Outfitters Pelham Southern Off Road Pelham
Jefferson’s Restaurant Hoover Transporation Concepts, Inc. Birmingham Calera Main Street Calera Mama Coco Cantina & Grill Calera The Doleys Clinic / Pain & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. Hoover Alabama Coin Shop Pelham
Helena Health & Holistics Helena
Your Chamber at work
November 14 – December 11, 2020 - Responded to 67 requests for business & community information. - Notarized 4 documents for Shelby County Businesses - Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber & Community events through the following Social Media outlets: - Facebook: 63 “new likes”, 588 “views”, 9,405 “post reaches” and 4,122 “total likes”. - Twitter: 13 “tweets”, 2,268 “tweet impressions”, 77 “profile visits”, 3,118 “followers”, - Instagram: 1,359 “posts and stories”, 1,326 “followers”. - LinkedIn: 482 “followers”
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