SOUTH SHELBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
KALEIDOSCOPE
Columbiana • Chelsea • Harpersville • Westover • Wilsonville • Vincent and the South Shelby County Region
October 2011
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Chamber Upcoming Events Oct. 1 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 8-9 Oct. 8-9 Oct. 15 Oct. 18 Oct. 20 Oct. 22-23 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Oct. 29 Oct. 31
Citywide Yard Sale-Columbiana-Sponsored by the Columbiana M &P Assoc. Yellow Dot Program @ Piggly Wiggly 10-2pm Chamber Luncheon- Spotlight City of Westover Shelby Iron Park Fall Festival- All Day Event Western Cowboy Day @ Old Baker Farm –Harpersville Harvest Festival @ Town of MT Laurel- 10-3pm Senior Job Fair @ Pelham First Baptist Church Annex 8-1:30pm Historic Tour of Harpersville beginning @ Morgan Creek Vineyards, 5:30pm/Free Cotton Pickin’ Celebration @ Old Baker Farm-9 to 5pm both days Coffee with the Mayor @ Wilsonville Town Hall @ 8am Columbiana Merchants & Professionals Meeting @ 8am Wilsonville- Whigmaleerie Day; Vendor info call 205-669-6180/ 9-2pm Monster Walk-Columbiana; Sponsored by Columbiana M & P Association
Call the Chamber Office at 205-669-9075 for more information on these events or visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com for complete calendar information. 2011 Corporate Sponsors
New chamber members Jim ‘N Nick’s Alabaster & Greystone Paul Liollio & Assem Al-Ashkar 3755 Corporate Woods Dr. Birmingham, AL 35242 205-605-0170 http://www.jimnnicks.com The Jim ‘N Nick’s Way: There are a lot of styles of Bar-B-Q. Some specific to regions, others to individuals. Ours is the 25 year old labor of love, developed by Jim and his son Nick and passed on to local owners across the country. It is a way informed by a deep respect for Southern culture. A respect we
honor by doing things with a passion for detail, honest effort and a refusal to take short cuts. In other words, the way it ought to be done. The Jim ‘N Nicks way is low and slow. Our pork shoulders steep in hickory smoke for over 14 hours and everything is made from scratch. And, yes we mean everything. Columbiana Dance Academy Elizabeth Smith P.O. Box 1721 Columbiana, AL 35051 205-690-0595
http://www.columbianadance.com Get Ready to Dance in Columbiana Alabama! Columbiana Dance Academy Now Open and teaching Ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop classes. Bringing years of professional experience with her Elizabeth Smith, owner of Calera and Columbiana Dance is ready for you to enroll in a dance class today! Alphabet Academy Preschool Stacy Ryder 16233 Hwy 280, Suite E Chelsea, AL 35043
205-618-9239 http://www.bestchelseapreschool.com Stacey Ryder is the owner and teacher of Alphabet Academy Preschool. She has been an elementary and preschool educator since 1991. She holds a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University and is presently working to finish her Masters degree in Administration. She holds a Michigan and Alabama State Teaching License in Elementary Education. Now open and offering a wonderful Early Childhood Development programs!
chamber member Renewals Victory Pontiac GMC Warren Bailey & Mary Strehle Calera, AL 35040 205-664-0046 www.victorypontiacgmc.com Central State Bank Mitt Schroeder Calera, AL 35040 205-668-0711 www.centralstatebank.com Residence Inn By Marriott Larry Byroad 3 Greenhill Parkway Birmingham, AL 35242 205-991-8686 Chelsea Tire & Service John Craft Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-4944 Alagasco Jon Lauderdale Pelham, AL 35124 205-716-2884
www.alagasco.com Sonic Chelsea Operations LLC David McGhee Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-5090 www.sonicdrivein.com Clements Dean Building Company Randy Clements Wilsonville, AL 35186 205-678-4295 Charter Business Bethe Dodds Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 205-514-9532 www.charter-business.com Joseph Brothers, Inc. Kathy Joseph Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-4632 Chelsea Family Dentistry L. Michelle Jones, DMD
Amy P. Swiney, DMD Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-2096 Cornerstone Christian School Jay Adams & Debbie Collins Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-7777 www.ccschargers.us Town House Tea Shoppe and Tea Party Castle Rebekah Mills and Darlene Self MT Laurel, AL 35242 www.thetownhouseteashoppe. web.officelive.com Enviro-Systems Ronnie Noojin Birmingham, AL 35242 205-437-3779 Gregg Rushton Real Estate Appraiser Columbiana, Alabama 35051 205-838-9920
Magnolia Meadows Golf Course Tim Wilson Columbiana, AL 35051 205-670-0031 www.magnoliameadows.com
Post Net Gene & Diane Thomas Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-0123 www.postnet.com/chelsea-al106
Coosa Valley Academy Pam Lovelady Harpersville, AL 35078 205-672-7326 www.coosavalleyacademy.org
Columbiana Inn Bed & Breakfast Andrew and Diane Moore Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-1450 www.columbianainn.com
Family Connection Susan Johnson Saginaw, AL 35137 205-663-6301 John Bahakel, Attorney at Law Birmingham, AL 35242 205-328-9798 Hometown Mortgage Services Cathy Gapen Birmingham, AL 35242 205-980-7285 www.hometown1st.com
Columbiana Family Dentistry Timothy D. Nettles, DMD Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-6778 www.doctornettles.com Boy Scouts of America Alan Riethmaier Birmingham, AL 35242 205-970-0251 www.1bsa.org
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DIamoND awarDs Dear Chamber Members: We adopted a program in 2006, The Diamond Awards, and would like to encourage you to participate in the program this year. The program is designed to honor individuals and businesses of our area that uphold strong commitments to community, service, leadership, and innovation. The 2011 Diamond Awards will be presented to: Ambassador of the Year (chosen by the Ambassadors), Citizen of the Year, New Business of the Year, and Business of the Year. You can participate by nominating someone and/or some businesses for these prestigious awards. Please visit our Chamber website for Nomination Forms and return them along with any other required documents by the deadline date, November 18, 2011. Please fill free to make as many copies of the Nomination Forms as you would like to submit nominees for each category. Citizen of the Year was created to honor that individual who has made an outstanding contribution to your community and/or to recognize a person who has gone above and
BOARD MEMBERS
Evan Major Shelby County Schools (Ret.)
Dr. Ben Smith Smith Chiropractic Billy Ray Jones Bryant Bank Robert Jackson Bridges Historic Shelby Association John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC
Yours very truly, John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, Committee Chairman
President Brenda Frias Alabama Power
Richard Cook Busy Hands Framing and Gifts
Linda Wren AT&T
beyond what was expected of them. There are two business categories: 1) New Business of the Year (business started since January 2010) and 2) Business of the Year. The businesses you nominate must be Chamber members. You can verify this by phoning Stacy at the Chamber. Of course, businesses may nominate themselves. The 2011 Diamond Awards will be presented at a ceremony that will be held during the Chamber Christmas Luncheon on December 1st at the Columbiana United Methodist Church (Multi- purpose room). Nomination Forms can be found on the Chambers Website at www.southshelbychamber. com. We look forward to receiving your nominations and to presenting these awards to well deserving people of our communities.
1st Vice President Donna Smelcer Shelby Baptist Medical Center
2nd Vice President Faye McGuire Frontier Bank
3rd Vice President Andrew Brown Brown Lumber & Building Supply
Jon Lauderdale Alagasco
Past Recipients: • 2006 Ambassador of the Year — Sonya Lefkovits, Columbiana • 2006 Citizen of the Year — Fred Richards, Wilsonville • 2006 New Business of the Year — Russ Phillips Agency/Farmers Insurance, Chelsea • 2006 Business of the Year — Linda Cook, Busy Hands Framing and Gifts, Columbiana • 2007 Ambassador of the Year — Annette Tyler, Westover • 2007 Citizen of the Year — Col. John Ritchie, Chelsea • 2007 New Business of the Year — Rhonda Salveggio & Brandy Sharich, Chelsea Weight Loss • 2007 Business of the Year — Dr. Justin & Mary Fogo, Chelsea Chiropractic • 2008 Ambassador of the Year — Mary Fogo, Chelsea Chiropractic • 2008 Citizen of the Year — Mr. Eddie Huggins, Kiwanis ClubChelsea • 2008 New Business of the Year — Dr. Ben Smith, Smith Chiropractic • 2008 Business of the Year — Randy Fields, M&F Bank-Shelby County • 2009 Ambassador of the Year — Casey Morris, Ekklesia Coffee House • 2009 Citizen of the Year — Joe Ray, Adaptive Aquatics • 2009 Citizen of the Year — Billy Ray Jones, Bryant Bank • 2009 New Business of the Year — Kelly Page, Chelsea Orthodontics • 2009 Business of the Year — Andrew Brown, Brown Lumber Building Supply • 2009 Business of the Year — Miranda Carter, Johnny Rays • 2010 Ambassador of the Year — Miranda Carter, Johnny Rays • 2010 Citizen of the Year — Dale Neuendorf, Chelsea Citizen on Patrol • 2010 New Business of the Year — Joey Roberto, Napa Auto Parts • 2010 New Business of the Yea — Alex Jones, Tree Top Family Adventures • 2010 Business of the Year — Tim Prince, Shelby County Reporter
Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Morris M&F Bank
Past President Tim Prince Shelby County Newspapers, Imc.
Executive Director Stacy Walkup
Gina Antonlini Columbiana
Edwin Brasher First United Security Bank
Mayor Theoangelo Perkins Jackie Ingram Harpersville
Kevin Morris M&F Bank
Della Pender MT Laurel
Matthew Allen Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.
Mayor Ray McCallister Joy Marler Vincent
City Government
Mayor Rosemary Liveoak Kay Ray Wilsonville
Mayor Earl Niven, Becky Landers Chelsea Mayor Allan Lowe
Mayor Mark McLaughlin Wayne Jones Westover
4 lUNcheoN reFlectIoNs
On September 1, 2011 the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce held its monthly membership luncheon honoring Non-Profit Businesses featuring Kathy Wells, Executive Director of Safe House. The luncheon was sponsored by Bryant Bank. Mayor Allan Lowe of Columbiana gave our invocation. The chambers luncheon was catered by Texas
Road House and featured special announcements by celebrity guests (Jennifer Lopez/Jennifer Nesbitt, Coosa Valley Medical Center, Ryan Seacrest/Dr. Stancil Handley, Optometrist, Elton John/Jeff Wood, Coosa Valley Medical Center) announcing the upcoming competition at the Silent Auction. Col. Glenn Nivens of the Blue Star Salute announced the upcoming
2011 Wreaths Across America at the National Cemetery on December 10, 2011 in Montevallo. The Chamber welcomed new members Great Clips, Last Minute Medical, Columbiana Dance Academy, Alphabet Academy Preschool, Lakeside Technology’s, Jim N Nicks BBQ, and Alliance Accounting. Thank you to the Non-Profit Businesses Expo-ing at the
luncheon: American Legion Post 31, Arc of Shelby County, Blue Star Salute Foundation, Safe House, Shelby County RSVP/Aware Jobs Program, Middle Alabama Area on Aging, Quilts for Kids, Shelby County Humane Society, and Vineyard Family Services. Great door prizes from member businesses were drawn by our chamber ambassadors!
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“westover is a city planning for the future.�
Mayor Mark McLaughlin mmclaughlin@westoveralabama.org
Population: 2,200 Town Hall: 3312 Westover Road Westover, AL. 35147 205-678-3375 WestoverAlabama.org Town Council: Wayne Jones City Clerk 678-3375
wjones@westoveralabama.org
Samuel Mann 678-3375
smann@westoveralabama.org
Larry Riggins 678-3375
lriggins@westoveralabama.org
Westover is located on Highway 280 in the north central part of Shelby County. The Town of Westover was established in 1901 and incorporated as a municipality in 2001. Westover has been actively and aggressively planning for the growth that is to come. Through its efforts, the city has planned a park system, walking trails, equestrian trails, town centers, neighborhood centers and many amenities for its citizens. As growth continues to progress down the Highway 280 corridor, the future is indeed exciting for the town of Westover! The city’s vision is that in the midst of the growth, the small town feel and character of Westover cannot only be preserved but also enhanced. Visit the city online at westoveralabama.org.
Annette Tyler 678-3375
atyler@westoveralabama.org
Andrea Hunter 678-3375
ahunter@westoveralabama.org
Jeanne Champion-Fisch 678-3375
jchampionfisch@westoveralabama.org
Services: Police: 669-4181 Fire: 678-4523 Water: 678-2818 or 678-9847
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Thank you to our Jeff Falkner Memorial Golf Tournament Major Sponsors: Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Bryant Bank, Shelby County Reporter, Texas Road House, Rux Carter Insurance Agency, Coosa Valley Medical Center, Community Education Centers, Donald Real Estate and Designer Awards. A Special Thank you to the School of Technology’s Business & Finance Academy Students and Volunteers! Winners: 1st Place Team: Davis Drugs Team, 2nd Place Team: Lathan & Associates Architect, Third Place: Lemak Sports Medicine Team Teams Sponsors: Napa Auto Parts, Texas Road House, Columbiana United Methodist Church Men’s Fellowship Group, Brown Lumber, Community Education Centers, Bryant Bank, Lathan & Associates Architect, Shelby County Reporter, Lynn Johnson Auto Collision Repair, Alagasco, Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union, First United Security Bank, Davis Drugs, Rux Carter Insurance, Castle rock Heating & Air, M&F Bank, Craig Dorris/State Farm Insurance, Joseph Buff /Farmers Insurance, Clements Dean Team, Victory GMC Team, Michael Bennett/Cousins Insurance, Southern Marketing Team, Regions Bank Team, John Bahakal, Allison, May & Kimbrough Team. Pete Storey/Childersburg Chamber of Commerce and Max Ferguson/Talladega Chamber of Commerce. Hospitality Tent Sponsors: Victory GMC, Comfort Keepers, and White Rock Quarry Tee & Green Sponsors: A.C. Legg, Evan & Linda Major, Brown Lumber Company, Alagasco, Bryant Bank, CEC, George Anderson & Associates, Shirley Satterwhite/Realty South, Piggly Wiggly, Alabama 4-H Center, Smith Chiropractic, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Lynn Johnson Auto & Collision Repair, Sanpeggio’s Pizza, Lowe & Associates Realty, Central Alabama Fabricators, Cassidy & Self Glass Company, Hayes Eye Center, Wallace Ellis Fowler and Head/Attorney at Law, Columbiana Properties, Lathan & Associates Architect, Eagle Construction Products, Chelsea Orthodontics, Post Net, Shelby County Bail Bonds, Gresham Smith and Partners, Bolton Funeral Home, Alagasco, Lowe Realty, Representative Mike Hill, Dr. Keith Davis, Columbiana Mini Storage, Shelby County Abstract & Title, Johnny Ray’s /Chelsea, Hampton Inn Calera, Advantage Staffing Dr. Stancil Handley, Thank you contributors of the Silent Auction Prizes: Napa Auto Parts, Advantage Staffing, Beth Hedrick, John Chrisda Travel, Chelsea Lane, Anita’s Antiques, Shear Elegance, Seventh Heaven, Gail’s Florist, Spivey Family Dentistry, Jim N’ Nick’s Bar-B-Q, Beth Hedrick, Town of Mt. Laurel, Nancy Davis, Morgan Creek Winery, Dr. Stancil Handley, Alabama Power, Toluca Pottery & Things, Alota Scents Candle Company, Buzz & Cuts, ADM & Associates, The Chunky Monkey, Tree Top Adventures, Ekklesia Coffee House, Candlewood Suites, Ruby Tuesday, Chelsea Tire, Johnny Ray’s, Anytime Fitness, Zig Zag, Hampton Inn-Calera, Piggly Wiggly, The Cat’s Meow, Tea Party Castle, Cracker Barrel, Nail Art, Kellis Vegetation, Jay Franks, Moe’s, Longhorn Steakhouse, Cahaba Valley Computer Services, Nancy Davis, Nancy Davis, Debra’s Barber Shop, Phoebe Robinson, Rod Burchell Nationwide Insurance, Shelby County Historical, Amstar, Barn Brat, Michael’s Jewelry, That’s Hot, Bromberg’s, Buttermilk Hill Restaurant, Freda York Realty South, Tom Edwards, Author, Gail Owen, Dr. Waid Blackstone, Lori Edwards, Arc of Shelby County, Paul’s BP/Amoco, Back at Granny’s, Barn Brat, Desoto Caverns, Mule Wear, Artist Stephanie Dikis, Alabama Sports Vehicles, DJ’s BBQ, Howard Tire, Bernie’s on Main Street, C. Bryars, Columbiana Family Dentistry, Shelby County Reporter, Silpada-Pricilla Perry, Artist Peggy Wood, Artist Susan Gordan, Artist Edna Sealey, Artist Bonnie Atchison, Chelsea Tire, Columbiana Inn, Comfort Keepers, Morrison, Crowson, & Spann, Azia Medical Spa, Fossil, Ruff N’ Tuff, Victory GMC, Busy Hands Framing & Gifts, Leigh Ann Langly, Davis Drug, The Fish MarketHoover, Alice Tillery, Linda & Evan Major, Leigh Ann Langly, Shelby County Reporter
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October 6, 2011
Location: Columbiana United Methodist Church 200 North Main Street, Columbiana Spotlight on: City of Westover
Keynote speaker: Join us October 6 as John Farley, M.D. with Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen discusses “Healthcare in the Digital Age.” Luncheon Sponsored by: St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Lunch catered by: Formaggio’s Italian Bistro Price: $10 *Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. Join us for our October Chamber luncheon where you can visit expo tables featuring Westover Businesses in Shelby County. The programs keynote speaker is John Farley, M.D. with Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen discussing “Healthcare in the Digital Age.” The October luncheon is a great place to network your business, learn more about events and opportunities for your business while enjoying a business lunch with new and existing business friends. Door Prizes welcomed!