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AUGUST 2015 Corporate Sponsors
South Shelby Chamber Members utilize Events to Network Their Businesses! Letter from Executive Director
July Luncheon
Business After Hours, Urban Home Market
August will bring School bells and on August 6th Shelby County Schools Superintendent Randy Fuller will present the “State of the School System” at the monthly membership Luncheon. Then, later in the month we will mix, mingle and network at My Favorite Laundry for our August Morning Mixer and then we will have Coffee with the Mayor of Vincent. This city is on the tip of some huge economic development activities and we are excited to hear a status report from Mayor Ray McAllister. Finally, on August 27th we will host our second annual Women’s Only Networking Luncheon. This year we will be at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Health and Wellness and we are honored to have Shelby County’s own Comedian Joy, the Queen of Clean! So, be ready to jump into August with both feet and start building those better business relationships that impact your bottom line! See you soon!
April Stone Executive Director
Popsicles with the Sheriff
Columbiana • Chelsea • Harpersville • Westover • Wilsonville • Vincent and the South Shelby County Region South Shelby County Chamber of Commerce - P.O. Box 396 Columbiana, AL 35051 - (p): 205-669-9075 - www.southshelbychamber.com
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Businesses in the News...
“APH Radios Celebrates New Studio” Congratulations to Gene Rowley and Leslie Bartlett of APH Radio as they celebrate the Grand Opening of their new studio! APH Radio plays an all-hits format from varying genres. Their format goal is for our listeners to always hear a song they know. They cater to area businesses looking for an alternative to traditional advertising to bring in customers. APH Radio gives local businesses underwriting opportunities that bring in listeners that will actually patronize their business. But above all of this, our primary mission is to give our net-profts back to the communities we severe, through
Commerce as we cut the ribbon on charitable giving to ministries, other charities and civic organizations, we their new studio! hope to make Shelby County Alabama Monday, August 10, 2015 an even better place to live, work and fellowship. 1:00 pm 217b 1st Street North Join the South Shelby Chamber of Alabaster, AL 35007
New Member Benefit for South Shelby Chamber Members! We are excited to announce that the South Shelby Chamber has entered into partnership with The National Chamber Program with Office Depot! As a valued Chamber member, you’re able to receive aggressive pricing on the items you use every day from office essentials to cleaning and breakroom supplies to technology items. And those Free next day delivery on orders over $50 savings more than offset the costs of the dues each year. Visit your fellow Chamber Member: Chamber members always receive: See Van Singleton at • 15-55% less than market price on 350 item office Office Max (newly merged with Office Depot) supply core list 5275 Highway 280 South, Suite 101 • 5-55% less than market price on 500 item Birmingham, AL 35242 Cleaning & Breakroom core list (205) 980-2511 • 3-30% less than market price on 600 item To get your Store Purchasing Card, simply visit technology core list • 2.5¢ Black & White copies, 24¢ Color copies and www.southshelbychamber.com and Click On the Office Depot Button and start saving! 40% off finishing services
PHOTOS AND EVENTS
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South Shelby Chamber Ambassadors
New Member, 32 Below makes Ice Cream
Ambassadors Working Hard at July Luncheon
Networking at July Luncheon
The SSCC Ambassador group is comprised of South Shelby Chamber members that want to go the extra step in ensuring their membership are working for their businesses. This group is most visibly seen at the monthly Chamber Membership Luncheons, Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Opening ceremonies and they are the first relationship that our new members forge when they join the Chamber. If you are ready to increase your visibility and build those lasting business relationships that positively impact your business, now is the time to become an Ambassador! Contact April Stone at (205) 669-9075. Ashleigh Finn, Shelby Ridge Health & Rehab
Jane Scott ProForma Title and Closing
Barbara Zieba, Hampton Inn and Suites
Mary DeLoach, Comfort Keepers
Phyllis Bolena Renasant Bank Kim Keilbasa Chubb’s Grub Station JaneAnn Mueller Renaissance Consignment Shop Urban Home Market
Carla Watkins, New Leaf Designs
Meagan Mims, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Charmaine Dye, B2B Partners
Mike Cooley, Chelsea COP
Donald Shirley, Chelsea COP
Peg Hill, Shelby County Board of Education
Alison Richardson Mary Kay
Vicki Everett, Juice Plus +
Trina Stogner Bath Fitter of Birmingham
Mary Fogo Chelsea Chiropractic & Acupunture
Melinda Bennett Candlewood Suites of Alabaster
Kendall Williams, Shelby County Schools Education Foundation
Jeff Adams Principal Financial Group
Paige Landry New Beacon Hospice
Laurie Edwards, First US Bank
Martha Lewis The American Village
Linda Cook, Busy Hands Framing and Gift Jenn Campbell, Jenn Campbell Consulting
Leslie Bartlett APH Radio 99.9 FM
“Joseph Martin” with Congressman Gary Palmer’s Staff
Welcome New Members Welcome New Chamber Members! Please do Business with these members or refer them to someone else! (as of July 10, 2015).
32 Below, LLC Jim Elliott 104 South Main Street Columbiana, AL 35051 739-9257
Bath Fitter of Birmingham Trina Stogner 252 Cahaba Valley Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 876-1760
Lazy Boy BBQ Sherrie Pippin (229) 251-5626
Advanced Weight Loss of Calera Denise Bradford 136 Market Place Circle Suite A Calera, AL 35040 690-4535
Advanced Weight Loss of Pelham Anita Gibson 2691 Pelham Parkway, Suite A Pelham, AL 35124 304-0344
2015 Board Members Chair Ben Smith Smith Chiropractic Chair Elect Daniel Holmes Shelby County Newspapers Inc. Vice Chair of Finance Wayne Johnsey Piggly Wiggly Vice Chair of Governance Carol Bruser University of Montevallo Vice Chair of Development Casey Morris Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies Immediate Past Chair Donna Smelcer Shelby Baptist Medical Center Miranda Carter Johnny Ray’s
Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarry Mary DeLoach Comfort Keepers
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Jacqueline Gardner St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Health and Wellness Leisha Harris Trinity Medical Center Jon Lauderdale Alagasco Carl Orso Renasant Bank, Columbiana Lee Dorrill Blue Cross, Blue Shield Kelly T. Fox Hand, Arendall Law Firm, LLC Shane Armstrong Shelby Baptist Medical Center
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Membership Luncheon 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Sponsor: Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union Caterer: Lazy Boy BBQ Spotlight: Harpersville Speaker: Shelby County Schools Superintendent Randy Fuller $12 per person; We take Cash, Checks and Credit Cards!
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7th-Ribbon Cutting 10:00 a.m. Harpersville Public Library 39297 Highway 25 Harpersville, AL 35078
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Morning Mixer 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. My Favorite Laundry in Mt. Laurel 100 Croft Street Birmingham, AL 35242
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Coffee with the Mayor of Vincent 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Vincent City Hall 25 Florey Street Vincent, AL 35178
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Women’s Only Networking Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. St. Vincents One Nineteen Health and Wellness 7191 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 Cost: $15 per person; Please RSVP to director@southshelbychamber.com
Ribbon Cutting APH Radio Studios 1:00 p.m. 217b 1st Street North Alabaster, AL 35007
August 6, 2015 Membership Luncheon Sponsor: Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union Spotlight: Harpersville Speaker: Shelby County Schools Superintendent Randy Fuller Caterer: Lazy Boy BBQ Luncheons are held from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Columbiana United Methodist Church, 200 North Main Street Columbiana, AL 35051. Please Note: Luncheons are $12 per person, we accept cash, checks and credit cards. For displays, email April Stone at director@southshelbychamber.com.
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