October 2012
CHILTON LEADERSHIP CLASS OF 2013 Calendar of Events October 25: Ribbon cutting, Verbena Sunoco and DQ (see invitation inside), Interstate 65 Exit 200, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 29: Open house, LeCroy Career Tech Center, Highway 22, 3–6 p.m. October 30: Chamber luncheon, Clanton First United Methodist Church Activity Center, Noon November 13: Chilton Leadership, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clanton • Jemison • Thorsby • Maplesville Chilton County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 66, Clanton, AL 35046 Email: info@chiltonchamberonline.com
Phone: (205) 755-2400 Fax: (205) 755-8444
LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
H
ave you noticed the new businesses that have
Fabrications as well as others.
opened in Chilton County over the last two years? Just start at Exit 205 and drive north
What does this mean? It’s probably too early to make
on Highway 31, and you will see Boomerangs, APCO
this call, but maybe our county is pulling out of the
Employees Credit Union, The Computer Doctor, Tropical
recession. Maybe these new start-up businesses, coupled
Bounzers, Elwood Staffing, This Is Bliss Therapeutic
with the expansion we are hearing about from local
Massage, Strings & Things Music Company, Dixie Wheel
manufacturers, and the growth we are experiencing since
& Tire and Dollar General, just to name a few. When
the last census signal good news for our market.
you get to the north end of the county, look for Jemison Wedding Chapel, Hidden Meadow Vineyard and Mid-South
Let’s believe that better economic days are just ahead!
Mike Robertson Executive Director
CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORS Janice Hull President Hull & Russell, P.C. Peggy Hall Vice President RealtySouth Mollie Smelley Secretary/Treasurer Britt Culpepper Chairman of the Board Peoples Southern Bank
Jannette Brasher Mutual Savings Credit Union
Chris Millard Allstate
Marilyn Colson Dept. of Human Resources
Ronnie Porter Alabama Power Co.
Stephen Dawkins The Clanton Advertiser
Mary Mell Smith Clanton City Council
Tommy Glasscock LeCroy Career Tech
Kurt Wallace State Representative
Dr. Lisa Green Jemison Eye Care
Susie Williams Johnson and Associates Realty
Dr. Maurice Lyn 20/20 Eye Care
CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
We are proud to call Clanton home! Elwood Staffing Opens in Clanton Elwood Staffing, located in Clanton, recently held a grand opening ceremony to celebrate their newest office in Alabama. According to Business Alabama, Elwood is the largest temporary staffing agency in the state. The Clanton branch brings the company’s total office count in Alabama to nine. Elwood specializes in clerical and light-industrial
staffing, mostly in the manufacturing, logistics, and automotive industries. The company operates 60 branches throughout the nation and puts over 42,000 people to work annually. The branch office in Clanton opened in response to growing demand from clients and a desire to close the gap
between the company’s Birmingham and Montgomery offices. Job seekers can apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com or visit the branch between 8:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. For more information about the company, visit www.elwoodstaffing.com.
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
2013 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AND BUYER’S GUIDE It’s that time again! 2013 Membership Directory ads are now available. Contact the Chamber to reserve your ad space. COLOR Full page...$650 Half page...$525 BLACK AND WHITE Full page...$395 Half page...$295 Quarter page...$190 Eighth page...$100 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AS YOU SUPPORT YOUR CHILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE For more information call (205) 755-2400, Fax (205) 755-8444 or email info@chiltonchamberonline.com
CHAMBER HAPPENINGS
Brian Hilson, CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance, spoke at the September Chamber luncheon. LeCroy Career Tech sponsored the College and Career Fair at Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center.
There was a great crowd at the ribbon cutting at Elwood Staffing.
We cut the ribbon at Classy Touch in the Winn Dixie shopping center.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Invite you to join us for our Grand Opening Verbena Sunoco & DQ (Formally Stuckey’s)
38 County Road 438 (Exit 200 off I-65) Verbena, AL 36091 205-280-7599 Thursday October 25th, 2012 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting 11:00 a.m.
FREE food , ice cream, and drinks at DQ 11am-1pm
www.qualityfuels.net Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/qualitypetroleum 205-‐988-‐4600
CHAMBER BITS AND PIECES NEW MEMBERS
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
SOUTHERN DIXIE WHEEL & TIRE Jeff & Melinda Melton 1808 7th St. South Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-8473
Thanks to the Chamber Ambassadors who make our events a great success!
SERVPRO OF MONTGOMERY Fire, Water & Mold Restoration Bruce Bowen Eric Gibson 5939 Troy Highway Montgomery, AL 36119 334-284-1612 www.servpro.com/franchise/9455 BOATRIGHT RAILROAD PRODUCTS Chris Rossi P.O. Box 43889 Birmingham, AL 35243 205-665-2536 www.boatrightcompanies.com DON and LINDA HAND 105 Kevin Lane Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-1903 ALWAYS MONEY Money Service Business Jaime Smitherman 513 7th St. South Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-6661 clanton@alwaysmoney.com
Andrea Fannin Ann Baker Ann Mims Anne Taddicken Brian Dovey Charlotte Kelley Christy Mendoza Danny Carter Darlene Rice Glenda Strength Gordon Smelley Harold Jarman Hannah Gore Chris Speaks Christine Brown Gwyn Loyd
Helen Blackmon Jason Calhoun Julia Culpepper Kara Hunt Katie Petty Kevin Corley Larry Culpepper Lloyd Nutter Ocie DeVaughn Pam Price Sherry Cox Vanessa McKinney Vickie P. Moseley Mary Beth Wyatt Rex Cleckler Kim McCulla
CHAMBER SUPPORTERS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance economic growth and prosperity, to promote a healthy business climate and to enhance the quality of life for all citizens.
CORPORATE SPONSORS Thanks to our corporate sponsors for their extraordinary support. Your financial gifts ensure that your Chamber can sponsor initiatives such as: the Peach Jam Jubilee, Chilton Leadership, Farm-City, Shop Chilton County First, Community Spirit Award and Business Member of the Year Award.
PLATINUM
BRONZE
$2,000 and up
$500 - $900
•Alabama Power Co. •AT&T •Central Alabama Electric Co-op •The Clanton Advertiser •Dr. Jim Driggars •Peoples Southern Bank
•Alagasco •Boatright Railroad Products •Heaton Pecan Farm •Martin Funeral Home •Peggy Hall/RealtySouth •SouthFirst Bank
GOLD
COPPER
$1,500 - $1,999
$100 - $499
•Baptist Health Systems •Hull & Russell, P.C. •McKinnon Toyota-Nissan
•Chilton Medical Center •Clanton Furniture •Giles Cooling and Heating •Heart of Dixie Parts and Equipment •Mutual Savings Credit Union •Peachtree Bank •Personnal Appearance Catering •Wadsworth Oil
SILVER
$1,000 -$1,499 •Johnson Controls