SSCC February Newsletter

SOUTH SHELBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

KALEIDOSCOPE

Columbiana • Chelsea • Harpersville • Westover • Wilsonville • Vincent and the South Shelby County Region

February 2012

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Inside this Edition • Meet our New Members • Board of Directors & Ambassadors • January Luncheon Reflections/ Snapshots • Things to do in Shelby County • Let’s Grow Together- Commercial Real Estate For Sale & Lease • February 2, 2012 Chamber Luncheon 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.

2012 Corporate Sponsors

2 New chamber members Photography, Medical Clinics, Business meeting space, Wildlife Education, Hospice Services, Construction, Education & Consulting, Dental Services, Community Churches and so many more new members joining the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce to network, promote and be a part of the local communities through the chamber of commerce. Are these your neighbors, reach out to them and explore what they are all about, you will truly be amazed!

Love Struck Stephani Horn Columbiana, Alabama 35051 205-296-6976 Lovestruckweddingphotography Starstruckseniors.com Wilson Trainership (Business Meeting Space) Jennifer Bearden 11063 Hwy 280 Westover, AL 35147 205-678-2224 Trinity Medical Clinics at Chelsea Lauren Bryant 331 Chelsea Corners Way Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-7779 Trinitymedicalclinics.com

www.makeyounew.com Alabama Wildlife Center Carol Argo 100 Terrace Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35124 205-663-7930 Awrc.org Southern Care Hospice Mara Tierce/ Tammy Noah 201 Medical Center Dr. Clanton, Alabama 35045 205-280-3793 Southerncare.com Make You New Andrea Lewis 101 Shore Front Lane Wilsonville, Alabama 35186 205-434-0627

Highland Cleaners Richard McCurdy 180 Chelsea Corners Way Chelsea, Alabama 35043 205-678-8607 Jim Martin Construction 770 Hwy 72 Pelham, Alabama 35124 205-567-5684 America’s First Federal Credit Union Kendall Williams 10 Racquet Club Parkway Pelham, Alabama 35124 205-716-3379 Amfirst.org

Harpersville Medical Clinic 34 Town Hall Lane Harpersville, Alabama 35078 205-672-2401 Vincent First Baptist Church Darryl Wood, Pastor P.O. Box 43 Vincent, Alabama 35178 205-672-2512 Chelsea Comprehensive Dental Ryan A. Draiss, DMD /Dawn Draiss, Office Administrator 407 Chelsea Crossroads Chelsea, Alabama 35043 205-678-7930

chamber member Renewals Coosa Valley Home Care Jaclynn Long Traffanstedt Sylacauga, AL 35150 256-208-0087 Lhcgroup.com Greater Shelby County Educational Foundation Melanie Goodwin Pelham, AL 35124 205-663-4542 Shelbychamber.org Alabama Glastek, Inc. Bill and Regina Rogers Birmingham, AL 35212 205-592-4527 Alabamaglastekinc.com Alabama Sports Vehicles Ron and Jennifer Nesbitt Calera, AL 35040

205-664-4949 Prattville, AL 36067 334-361-9952 Asvcarts.com

Stevens Wack N Sack Karen & Barry & Steven Gladstone Maylene, AL 35114 205-621-8531

Coosa Valley Milling Frank McEwen Wilsonville, AL 35186 205-669-6605

Kovakas Realty Co. Inc. Penny Kovakas Westover, AL 35185 205-678-2441 Kovakasrealty.com

Coosa Valley Medical Center Glenn Sisk Sylacauga, AL 35150 Phone: 256-401-4000 www.cvhealth.net Birmingham News/Post Herald Mark Targe Birmingham, AL 35203 205-325-2345 Bhamnews.com

THE HARTFORD

Little Caesars Ramon Arias and John Chipman Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-5688 Emerald Day Spa Debra Davenport Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-0060 205-296-8905 Cell Emerald-day-spa.com

Caryoln Knowles, Columbiana Joseph Realty Co. Gail Owen Columbiana, AL 35051 205-678-7653 Josephrealty.net Historic Shelby Association John Brasher Shelby, AL 35143 205-669-2465 Columbiana Housing Authority Peggy Horton Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-6921

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2012 eXecUTIVe cOmmITTee

BOARD MEMBERS

President Donna Smelcer Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Linda Wren, AT&T (retired) Dr. Ben Smith, Smith Chiropractic Matthew Allen, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

1st Vice President Faye McGuire Frontier Bank

Secretary/Treasurer 2nd Vice President Dr. Benjamin W. Smith, III Kevin Morris Smith Chiropractic M&F Bank

Past President & Advisor Billy Jones Bryant Bank

Donna Smelcer, Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Mayor Theoangelo Perkins, Jackie Ingram Harpersville

Richard Cook, Busy Hands Framing and Gifts

Della Pender, Mt Laurel

Evan Major, Former Superintendent of Education

Robert Jackson Bridges, Historic Jon Lauderdale, Alagasco Shelby Association

Mayor Ray McAllister, Joy Marler, Vincent Mayor Rosemary Liveoak, Kay Ray, Wilsonville

Miranda Carter, Johnny Rays BBQ

Edwin Brasher, First United Security Bank

Mayor Mark McLaughlin, Wayne Jones, Westover

Mary Strehle, Victory GMC

Mayor Earl Niven, Becky Landers, Chelsea

Stacy Walkup, Executive Director

Wayne Johnsey, Piggly Wiggly

Mayor Allan Lowe, Gina Antolini, Columbiana

Office Team, Ben Corbitt and RSVP Volunteers

2012 sscc ambassaDOr PrOGram Purpose: Inform. Invite. Involve. Retain. Recruit.

The purpose of the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors is to promote good will and serve as a public relations unit for the Chamber. Ambassadors are an active group designed to bridge the current active membership and new members with the services provided by the Chamber.

Activities: Serve as host/hostesses at all chamber functions such as luncheons, Coffee with the Mayors Breakfasts, Silent Auction and Gala, Golf Tournaments, Creative Arts Antiques and Business Show, Health Fair, Ribbon Cuttings etc..

BeneďŹ ts: There is a great personal benefit returned for their service. Ambassadors gain knowledge of the community and the Chamber,

develop business contacts through association with others on committee and chamber members, and expose their own business among other businesses.

Ambassador Selection: Members of the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce are selected for the Ambassador program. They are approved by the Board of Directors and will serve a one year term.

Yes_________ Sign me up to be a 2012 Ambassador for the SSCC Name: _________________________________________ Business:_________________________________________________________ Contact Information: ____________________________ phone: ____________________ email: ___________________________________ Fax to 205-669-1842 or email to soshelby@bellsouth.net

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2012 South Shelby County Community Health Fair Presented by: South Shelby Chamber of Commerce and the Health and Wellness Ministry of Liberty Baptist Church

Shelby Baptist Medical Center- Title Sponsor “Living Healthy from Head to Toe�

March 31, 2012 Liberty Baptist Church- Chelsea/ 9am- 12pm Booth Registration Form Booth Sponsor for Non Chamber Member $100.00 * Chamber Member or Liberty Baptist Church Member/Medical Business $75.00

Name of Business__________________________________ Contact Name_____________________________________ Telephone Number____________Email_________________ Amount___________ Screenings offered: _______________ Committee: Dr. & Mrs. Ben Smith, Smith Chiropractic, Committee Chairman; Vicki Minor of Baptist Health Center/Chelsea; Diane Johnson coordinator/Health and Wellness Ministry of Liberty Baptist Church, Cathy Copeland of White Rock Quarry and Stacy Walkup/South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Please Remit to South Shelby Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 396 Columbiana Alabama 35051 205-669-9075, 205-678-6884 or Fax 205-669-1842 *part of proceeds will benefit the Health and Wellness Ministry of Liberty Baptist Church.

5 lUNcheON reFlecTIONs On January 5, 2012 the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce welcomed Greg Canfield, Director of Economic Development for the State of Alabama.

It was a pleasure to see and hear his presentation as we learned how our great state competes for progress and is recognized for its existing industries.

The Chamber also recognized Superintendent Randy Fuller of the Shelby County Board of Education and the Board Members that make our school system top notch offering excellent learning opportunities that prepares our workforce of tomorrow.

The luncheon was catered by Bernie’s on Main and sponsored by Alagasco. Our invocation was given by Kevin Morris, Board Member and Branch Manager of M&F Bank.

We welcomed our newest chamber members: Baptist Health Center-Chelsea, The Awards and

Engraving Place, Lizzies Antiques, Wilson Trainership, Love Struck Photography, Trinity Medical ClinicsChelsea, Trinity Medical Center Hospital, and Harpersville Medical Clinic.

2012 membershIP aPPlIcaTION Welcome Aboard 2012 South Shelby Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 396 • 208 East College Street • Columbiana, Alabama 35051 What is your Chamber?

Your chamber of commerce is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in your community.

Who leads your Chamber?

Its members run your chamber of commerce. The Board of Directors that determines policies and sets goals. An Executive director handles the day-to-day operations. The Members are needed for involvement in committees that range from economic development, education and human resources, tourism, public affairs and governments relations. The Chamber meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at noon.

Membership Application We wish to invest in Shelby County by joining the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce according to the following fee schedule: Non – Business Rates: Private or retired individual................................................$ 65.00 Business Rates: 1-3 employees......................................$120.00 4-8 employees.....................................................$175.00 9-20 employees...................................................$230.00 21-50 employees.................................................$285.00 51-100 employees...............................................$395.00 over 100 employees............................................$450.00 Please find our check for $_____________

_____________________________________________________ COMPANY _____________________________________________________ CONTACT PERSON _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________________________________ City, State and Zip _____________________________________________________ Telephone FAX _____________________________________________________ WEBSITE _____________________________________________________ E-MAIL Please complete and return with your check to: South Shelby Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 396 Columbiana, Alabama 35051 Ph. 205-669-9075 Fax 669-1842 E-Mail Soshelby@bellsouth.net Visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com

6 UPcOmING eVeNTs

Feb 2

Chamber Luncheon

Feb 7

Quarterly Ambassador Meeting Chamber House, 11am

Feb 8-9

Lifestyles Expo at Gulf Shores South Shelby County(Alabama Advantage)

Feb 11

Arts Council of Shelby County Fashion Show

Feb 5

Shelby County’s Birthday Celebration @ 1854 Courthouse

Feb 1

Cowboy Day & Parade @ 1:00pm Main Street Columbiana (10-4pm) Vendors, Music, Come out and see John Wayne, Cowboy Parade & More!

Feb 21

Educational Seminar 101: Topic: Organization and Time Management Taught by Andrea Lewis, Make You New at ServPro Hwy 280/Westover

Feb 24-25

25th Annual Shelby County Cattlemen’s Rodeo-Columbiana

Mar 1

Chamber Luncheons- Town of MT Laurel & Hwy 280 Business Expo

Mar 2

Fashion Show at the Shelby County High School Autorium at 7pm For more information call 205-682-6575 or 205-669-9075

Mar 3

The Central Alabama Antique and appraisal market-Columbiana

Mar 15

Coffee with the Mayor & Community Leaders; Chelsea City Hall at 8am

Mar 30

Shelby County’s Best BBQ Cook Off benefitting the Shelby County Arts Council & SSCC, Deloach, Barber & Caspers-Title Sponsor- “Calling All Cooks”

Mar 31

South Shelby County Health Fair at Liberty Baptist Church in Chelsea 9-12pm “Healthy Living from Head to Toe” Shelby Baptist Medical Center-Title Sponsor

Please Visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com for more event details or call us at 205-669-9075.

7 “leT’s GrOw TOGeTher” Looking to start a business? Interested in Relocating or expanding your existing business? Our chamber has recently put together information for a community bulletin board listing local available properties for sale and rent in our South Shelby County area to bring awareness to these listings that are available to the public. Here is a brief listing of these properties as this information was provided to the chamber for public awareness. If you have any questions feel free to contact the property owner or you are welcome to contact the Chamber and we will help you get in touch with the property owner and or real estate representative.

Commercial Building for Lease Commercial Building for Lease Commercial Building for Sale Retail Space for Lease Commercial Building & land Commercial Land for Sale- 8.07 acres Prime Retail Building-Reduced Price Prime Retail Building- Two Spaces 100 +/- Acres Commercial Land for Sale or Lease Approximately 10.3 acres

Depot St. & Hwy 70 Hwy 47 South Hwy 70 Hwy 25 & Hwy 70 Hwy 25 By-Pass Hwy 25 Main Street Mildred Street Hwy 25 Hwy 47 & Hwy 145

Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Columbiana Shelby

205-669-4131 205-669-4131 205-871-7100 205-515-7610 205-620-2374 205-669-1863 205-669-1863 205-669-1863 205-669-1863 205-669-0833

Please visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com and click the Economic Development tab and the Real Estate tab listed under our business directory link for more listings.

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February 2, 2012 Location: Columbiana United Methodist Church (Multipurpose Room) 200 North Main Street, Columbiana Keynote Speakers: Dr. C. Dale Elliott Heart South Cardiovascular Group, P.C. Shelby Baptist Medical Center FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH Introduction & Special Presentation of the “Shelby County Museum Trail” Spotlighting New Chamber Member Businesses Lunch provided by Bo Jangles Luncheon Sponsor: Bryant Bank Price: Lunch provided for $10.00 *Networking begins at 11:30 a.m.

Ribbon Cutting at J&J Beauty Supply-Vincent