chilton county chamber of commerce FROM THE DIRECTOR
needs of the area’s employers. This is where The Chamber of Commerce education workforce development comes into is always pleased to play. be associated with any effort that benefits local The chamber is now businesses and, at the working to help expand same time, focuses on public and private people. One initiative that workforce education for does just that, builds our community. To this businesses and invests in end, the chamber Board of people, is something you Directors has established are hearing a lot about today: education workforce an Education Workforce Development Council to development. enhance the training of our existing and future It is no longer enough to workforce and provide have local people with a a globally competitive good work ethic. Today, business environment for local workers must be the Chilton County area. educated and trained to meet the ever-changing
We are pleased to introduce this council: •Janice Hull: Chairperson of the Chamber Board •Connie Bainbridge: Manager of Community and Economic Development, Central Alabama Electric Cooperative •Kurt Wallace: State Representative, District 42 •Lori Patterson: President, Chilton County Board of Education •Tommy Glasscock: Director, LeCroy Career Tech Center Please join us in recognizing this council and the work they are doing for our community.
CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORS Peggy Hall President RealtySouth Jannette Brasher Vice President Mutual Savings Credit Union Mollie Smelley Secretary/Treasurer Janice Hull Chairwoman of the Board Hull & Russell, P.C.
Marilyn Colson Dept. of Human Resources
Debbie Jones Peoples Southern Bank
Kevin Corley Grace Fellowship Church
Chris Millard Allstate
Stephen Dawkins The Clanton Advertiser
Robin Ray Alabama Power Company
Tommy Glasscock LeCroy Career Tech
Mary Mell Smith Clanton City Council
Dr. Lisa Green Jemison Eye Care
Kurt Wallace State Representative
Lee Helms Lee Helms Associates
RealtySouth’s Big Year The last six months of 2012 were busy and extremely rewarding for RealtySouth in a number of ways. In July, RealtySouth was voted Birmingham’s Most Admired Company in the Birmingham Business Journal’s Real Estate and Development category. This is a huge honor as it speaks to RealtySouth’s commitment to providing an extraordinary real estate experience – a commitment achieved by providing home buying and selling, brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance and closing operations. The company prides itself on being a one-stop shop for real estate. “I am proud to be associated with RealtySouth as the Broker/Manager for the Chilton Office. I have wonderful agents that work very hard to do the very best job they can to service their clients and keep updated with education to make sure we are doing everything as it should be done. Within the Chilton Office, we had three agents that were very high on RealtySouth’s Gold Club and Millenium Club, recognizing the top 20% of RealtySouth’s Top Producers.” Patty Bingham The RealtySouth team isn’t all about real estate. They find ways to give back to the communities they serve, especially when it comes to children. In November, RealtySouth sponsored a Cheeriodicals Day at the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham. The team assembled 100 Cheeriodicals gift boxes and then distributed them to everyone staying at the Ronald McDonald House and child undergoing treatment. The gift boxes are designed to bring a little joy into the lives of children undergoing treatment and their families.
Additionally, RealtySouth participates in an annual Toys for Tots drive. Every year the 21 agents in the Clanton office collect toys and provide them to the local Police Department as part of Toys for Tots. In addition, RealtySouth agents give back to the community regularly as members of the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, and Lions Club. All agents are members of the National, Alabama and Birmingham Associations of Realtors. Many are also members of the Montgomery Association of Realtors. “RealtySouth is a great company to work with. They are committed to customer service and integrity. We are like one big family and do a lot of things to give back to the community. RealtySouth is very good about giving agents and employees recognition and awards, especially for top producers.” Patty Bingham RealtySouth is located at 1500 7th St. North in Clanton. Attended office hours are 8am – 5pm M-F and 9am – 1pm Saturday.
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, Shop Local Initiative, Community Spirit Award and Business Member of the Year Award.
PlaTInuM
$2,000 and up
•Johnson Controls, Inc.
BROnzE
•Alabama Power Co. •AT&T •Boatright Railroad Products •Central Alabama Electric Co-op •The Clanton Advertiser •Dr. Jim Driggars •Peoples Southern Bank
•Alagasco •Heaton Pecan Farm •Martin Funeral Home •Peggy Hall/RealtySouth •SouthFirst Bank
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COPPER
$500 - $900
$1,500 - $1,999
$100 - $499
•Shelby Baptist Medical Center •Hull & Russell, P.C. •McKinnon Toyota-Nissan
•Chilton Medical Center •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 •Jackson & Jackson, LLP
chamber happenings
Ribbon cutting at Shane Headley Insurance now under the Country Financial banner. SPAN of Chilton County places new sign as it works to help our atrisk youth in Chilton County.
Business After Hours at LeCroy Career Tech Center. Shane Boatright of Boatright Railroad Products was the guest speaker at the February luncheon.
Ribbon cutting at Courtesy Cleaners across Highway 31 from Chilton County High School.
Mayor Billy Joe Driver honored by Senior Connection.
chamber happenings
Ribbon cutting at Chilton County Physical Therapy (located in YMCA)
Career Tech Extravaganza honored exceptional students.
2012 MIllEnIuM aWaRD Peggy Hall, associate realtor at RealtySouth, is the recipient of the 2012 Millenium Club Award for being in the top 20 percent of RealtySouth sales associates based on gross commission income. Congratulations Peggy!
Each month, this publication is received by more than 5,500 businesses and individuals in Chilton County. To advertise in the Chamber Newsletter, call The Clanton Advertiser at (205) 755-5747.
chamber bits and pieces nEW MEMBERS MAIN STREET CAFÉ Nickki Gore 604 Second Ave. N. Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-2216 ALABAMA TRADE STATION Brian Everling, Chief 1221 Chilton County Road 54 Montevallo, AL 35115 205-370-1786 www.AlabamaTradeStation.com email: BrianEverling@phd1.com ANGIE AVERY COLLINS, INC. Angie Avery Collins Attorney at Law 205 Sixth St. N. P.O. Box 2158 Clanton, AL 35046 205-287-0282 angiecollinslaw@att.net CHILTON COUNTY PHYSICAL THERAPY Katie Hall / Michael Kinne Outpatient Physical Therapy 405 Ollie Ave. (YMCA) Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-6110 katieleehall@yahoo.com THOMPSON GAS Steve Towery, Manager Betty Cooedy 4016 Seventh St. N. Clanton, AL 35045 205-755-2700 SWEET AS A PEACH BOUTIQUE AT TODD’S PRODUCE Tasha Hayes 2355 County Road 47 Clanton, AL 35045 205-299-2095 tashahayes1@yahoo.com AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Kimberly Williams 100 County Road 920 Clanton, AL 35046 205-706-3565 kimberly.williams@cancer.org
SERvPRO
Earns Top Spot in Industry Category on Entrepreneur Franchise 500 List Brian Bowen, owner of SERVPRO of Montgomery South, announces SERVPRO Industries, Inc., the cleanup and restoration franchise company, has been named No. 1 in the cleanup and restoration industry for the 10th consecutive year. The company also placed in the Top 10 overall of the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 rankings for the third year in a row. “Everyone at SERVPRO of Montgomery South is proud to be associated with a Brand that consistently tops the rankings in our industry,” said Bowen. “We know that our local team is part of a larger team of Franchise professionals who consistently and professionally – across the board – deliver world class service to our customers.”
shop local CHaMBER PREPaRInG FOR SHOP lOCal InITIaTIvE. . . The Chamber is gearing up for a second half 2013 initiative that will promote the importance of local consumers shopping here first. Soon you will see signs, banners and stickers that will serve to encourage all of us to consider the benefits when we spend our dollars at home. This program will begin in
July/August to assist in the back-to-school period but will have its major impact in the fourth quarter when retail purchases are at their peak. Watch for Chamber representatives who will distribute signs and banners throughout Chilton County over the next few months. This initiative will really make a difference as we seek to help local businesses grow in our community.