Inside this Issue • Washington DC Trip • Spring Chamber Golf Classic • Small Business Awards Celebration
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Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce PO Box 2003 Decatur, AL 35602-2003 E-Mail: chamber@dcc.org Website: www.dcc.org
Jim Page Vice-President of Public Policy and Business Development
Annual Washington Trip Well Attended With more than 150 representatives from the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County in attendance, the 2011 Chamber trip to Washington, D.C. was once again one of the largest Chamber-led delegations in the United States. The annual visit gives Chamber members an opportunity to spend time with our senators and congressmen, as well as hear from guest speakers during group sessions and panel discussions. In addition to dinner receptions with Senators Jeff Sessions and Richard Shelby and Congressmen Mo Brooks and Robert Aderholt, attendees spent time hearing from a host of others, including Congressman Eric Cantor (R-Va.), and Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Scott Brown (R-Mass.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.).
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Panel discussions ranged in topic from BioTechnology to Early Childhood Education to Health Care Reform. Monday’s luncheon hosted guest speaker William A. Niskanen, chairman emeritus and a
distinguished senior economist at the Cato Institute. Between 1985 and 2008, Niskanen was the chairman of the Cato Institute following service as a member and acting chairman of President Reagan’s Council of Economic Affairs. The delegation’s visit concluded with a luncheon with a keynote address given by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (RVa.), during which representatives from both Chambers of Commerce presented our elected officials with the 2011 Federal Public Policy Agendas. Since entering Congress, Cantor has earned a reputation as a consensus-builder respected on both sides of the aisle. He served on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, where he was a proven advocate for America’s working families. If you are interested in taking part in the Chamber’s 2012 Washington trip, please call (256) 353-5312.
Contact Information Main Line – (256) 353-5312, to reach extensions dial 353-0763 John Seymour President & CEO – ext. 3 john@dcc.org Charlotte McKelvy Director of Workforce Development and Education – ext. 5 charlotte@dcc.org Jim Page Vice President of Public Policy and Business Development – ext. 6 jim@dcc.org Cory Wilbanks Director of Membership Development – ext. 4 cory@dcc.org Leissa Hill Chief Financial Officer – ext. 2 leissa@dcc.org Judy Brown Administrative Assistant – ext. 0 judy@dcc.org Tiffany Brightwell Director of Investor Relations – ext. 1 tiffany@dcc.org
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Member Spotlight..........................5 New Members...............................6 Ribbon Cuttings............................8 Washington Trip in Photos...........10 Renewing Members.....................12 Calendar of Events......................13 2011 Spring Chamber Golf Classic................................14 Commodores..............................15 Small Business Awards Celebration.................................16 Leadership.................................18 Special Events............................21 Chamber Chat.............................24
Member Spotlight Decatur General is the only not-for profit community hospital in Morgan County, and is an affiliate of Huntsville Hospital. The hospital was opened by The Ladies of the Benevolent Society in 1915. Today, Decatur General is a general acute care hospital licensed for 273 beds with a 64-bed behavioral medicine hospital making it one of the largest employers in Morgan County. Decatur General is accredited by the Joint Commission, and its medical staff consists of more than 200 physicians representing 20 specialties. Behavioral Medicine: Decatur General West offers confidential inpatient psychiatric programs for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. Our safe, structured programs focus on patients who can best be served in a short-term to medium length of stay setting.
Cancer: Decatur General currently offers the only Radiation Oncology Center in Morgan County. We provide patients and their families a broad spectrum of care - from diagnosis and treatment through rehabilitation, ongoing emotional support and recovery. Our Oncology Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and was recently re-accredited with commendation. Stroke: Decatur General is one of only 2 certified Primary Stroke Centers in Alabama and the only one in Morgan County. Decatur General received the Gold Plus Achievement Award for 2010 from the American Heart/American Stroke Association for consistent performance in stroke quality core measures. Heart: Decatur General is the only Certified Chest Pain Center with a Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab in Morgan County. We have been awarded a Certificate of Need from the state to provide interventional cardiology without on-site cardiovascular surgery.
Decatur General is one of two hospitals in the state and the ONLY hospital in North Alabama to voluntarily participate in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, a program designed to measure and improve surgical outcomes. Decatur General was one of five hospitals in the United States selected to present best practice guidelines at the 2009 and 2010 NSQIP national conferences. Imaging: Decatur General offers the latest technology in imaging including Digital Mammography, 4-D Ultrasound, Open Bore MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PACS image archiving and retrieval systems, Cardiac Scoring and is the only completely digital Imaging Department in Morgan County. Sleep: We offer the largest fully accredited Sleep Disorders Center in Morgan County. Our board certified sleep physicians and staff are licensed to evaluate adult and pediatric patients for sleep related disorders. Women and Children: The experienced staff at the Women and Children’s Center at Decatur General has been delivering babies in the Tennessee Valley for more than 85 years. The OB/GYN physicians at Monarch Women’s Health, our Labor and Delivery and Pediatric Staff offer comprehensive in-patient care including labor/delivery, surgical procedures and recovery plus a full range of health education classes and support groups for women. Physical Therapy: Decatur General’s RehabAccess offers physical, occupational, industrial and sports therapy from licensed therapists. The goal at RehabAccess is to provide a customized rehabilitation plan to help restore a person’s ability to function at home, at work, or on the playing field. Reference Lab: Decatur General offers full reference lab services with three convenient locations and on-site services at assisted living facilities. The lab is accredited by the American College of Pathologists and backed by the resources of the Mayo Clinic. Decatur General has an extensive community outreach program that includes screenings, health fairs and community education. We have recently made several improvements to our facility and equipment including new elevators, new cameras in Nuclear Medicine, an upgrade to the infant security system, new orthopedic equipment in Surgery, new lights in the OR, new monitors in ICU/CCU and the Emergency Department, hardware for electronic medical records and more. We are proud of the service and care that we have been privileged to provide the community for over 95 years and look forward to continuing that tradition.
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Surgery: Decatur General has 11 state-of- the art surgical suites and a surgery staff with unmatched experience. The surgeons at Decatur General perform surgery both on an inpatient and outpatient basis and have achieved Exemplary
Decatur General was one of a select few hospitals chosen by the American College of Surgeons to participate in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) High 5’s Project trialing new protocols to address patient safety issues.
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Emergency: The Decatur General Emergency Department is a fully equipped, modern facility staffed 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week by physicians and nurses experienced in all areas of emergency care, including cardiac, trauma and pediatric medicine. During the month of April 2011 the emergency staff treated 3,333 patients with an average “door to doctor” time of 33.41 minutes.
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New Members We thank the following businesses and organizations for their commitment to the Decatur-Morgan County area by their investment in the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber during the months of April and May 2011. We look forward to serving you! Alabama Technology Network Ashley Lackey 206 3rd St SW Cullman, AL 35055 David Higginbotham Photography David Higginbotham 502 Bank St NE Ste F Decatur, AL 35601 Down the Line, Inc. Blake Payne PO Box 1031 Decatur, AL 35601
When you need a plumber, call someone you know. Keith Jackson Owner/Manager Jackson Plumbing, Inc. 256-353-0051
Phoenix Roofing and Restoration, LLC Josh Turner Hartselle, AL 35640
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Renewing Members The Chamber would like to thank the following members who reinvested in Decatur and Morgan County by renewing their Chamber memberships during the months of April and May 2011. A Digital Reflection Photography & Videography Accounting Services, LLC
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Alford, McKenzie, & Breeden, PC
Edward Jones Investments - Mitchell Owens
Neo Industries, Inc. (Alabama)
Edward Jones Investments - Rita Seaton
North Alabama Chemical Co., Inc.
EFP Corporation
North Alabama Glass Co., Inc.
Elwood Staffing
Occupational Health Group
American National Insurance Webb Awtrey Agency
Family Security Credit Union
The Paper Chase
Animal Friends Humane Society, Inc.
First United Methodist Church
Payton Price Construction, Inc.
API Digital Communications Group, LLC
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Pettey Machine Works, Inc.
The Arc of Morgan County
Golder Associates, Inc.
Phil Waldrep Ministries
Ascend Performance Materials
W. W. Grainger, Inc.
Plastic Recyclers Southeast, Inc.
Ashwander Animal Clinic
Green Quest Video Productions
Huntsville International Airport
Austinville Church of Christ
Ground Up Landscape, LLC
Price-Denton Endodontics, LLC
Austinville Church of God
H.C.S. Engineering Co., Inc.
Priceville Foodland
Sammy F. Bechdach, M.D.
Halo Branded Solutions
Pugh Wright McAnally, Inc.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Hardy Chiropractic
Quail Creek Golf Resort
BMSI
Harris, Caddell, & Shanks, PC
Randall L. Sandlin, DMD
Brickyard Landing Marina
Helping Hands Transport Service, Inc.
J. T. Ray Company
Brown Recycling & Mfg., Inc.
Hexcel Corporation
RBC Bank
Bunge Corporation
Holaway’s Market
Red Sage Communications, Inc.
Burningtree Country Club
Home Pest Control
Remax Platinum - Debbie Nowlin
Calhoun Community College
Honda of Decatur
Remax Platinum - Linda Peek
Candy & The Divas Personal Assistants, LLC
Hospice of the Valley, Inc.
Renasant Bank
Instant Diagnostic Systems
River City Equipment Rental & Sales, Inc.
Canteen Vending Service
Instrument & Valve Services Company
Southern Controls, Inc.
Charles F. Betts, Jr., DMD
IPR-GDF SUEZ North America, Generation
Southern Synergy, Inc.
CIMS Global Technology Solutions
Jenkins Brick
Supreme Beverage Company, Inc.
City Cafe
Kaleidoscoops
Tennessee Valley Pecan Company
Clear Channel Radio
Kyoto Japanese Steak House
The Terrace at Priceville
Corr Wireless Communications, LLC
Lentz Thompson Retirement Advisors
Tru-Line Manufacturing, Inc.
Cottage House
Manpower Temporary Service, Inc.
United Launch Alliance
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
Marketing Works
Urogynecology Center of North Alabama
Decatur Orthopaedic Clinic
Volunteer Center of Morgan County, Inc.
Decatur Physicians for Women, PC
Mental Health Association in Morgan County
Decatur Public Library
Drs. James & Kathryn Mize
Domino’s Pizza
Monarch Steel Co. of Alabama, Inc.
Women’s Business Center of North Alabama
Durango Partners, Inc.
H. R. Moore Company, Inc.
Your Transmission Man, Inc.
Morningside of Decatur
Willo Products Co., Inc.
Calendar of Events June 18 & 25 Historic Decatur Walking Tours Where: Held at Rose Garden in Delano Park Contact: DMCCVB 256-350-2028 20 & 27 Concerts by the River Where: Rhodes Ferry Park Contact: 256-350-5060 16-19 Bassmaster Elite Series Where: Ingalls Harbor Contact: DMCCVB 256-350-2028
8-9 23rd Annual Greater TN Valley Antique Car & Harley Davidson Show Where: Held at Point Mallard Park Contact: 256-773-9652 Doug or 256-350-3383 Charles 11, 18, & 25 Concerts by the River Where: Rhodes Ferry Park Contact: 256-350-5060 15 3rd Friday Downtown Where: Bank St. & 2nd Ave. Contact: DMCCVB 256-350-2028
24-25 Polynesian Luau Where: Point Mallard Water Park Contact: 341-4902
16 Corn Day from 9:00-1:00 Where: Morgan Co. Farmers Market Contact: Times Martin 256-654-0570
25 Spirit of America Run sponsored by Decatur Rotary Club Where: Spirit of America Fields & Expo at Point Mallard Park Contact: 256-341-4930
22-23 Event: Buggin’ in July North AL VW Car Show Where: Point Mallard Park Contact: 256-341-4902
17 Event: 3rd Friday Downtown Where: Bank St. & 2nd Ave. Contact: DMCCVB 256-350-2028
July 3- 4 43rd Spirit of America Independence Day Celebration featuring the Miss Point Mallard Pageant, presentation of the Audie Murphy Patriotism Award and other freedom awards, day long activities for children and a huge fireworks display the night of the fourth. No admission charged. Where: Held at Point Mallard 2901 Point Mallard Circle SE Contact: 350-2028
30 Tomato Sandwich Day from 9:00-1:00 Where: Morgan Co. Farmers Market Contact: Times Martin 256-654-0570
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Concerts by the River Where: Rhodes Ferry Park Contact: 256-350-5060 11 Business Matchmaker Where: Burningtree Country Club Contact: Jim Page at (256) 353-5312 or jim@dcc.org 19 3rd Friday Downtown Where: Bank St. & 2nd Ave. Contact: DMCCVB 256-350-2028 19-21 Southern Wildlife Festival Nationally recognized wildlife art show and sale featuring the works of approximately 50 artists, with photographic exhibitions and competitions. Sat., 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sun. 10;00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission charged. Where: Calhoun Community College Contact: Beverly Basham 20 Watermelon Day from 9:00-1:00 Where: Morgan Co. Farmers Market Contact: Times Martin 256-654-0570 27 & 28 North Alabama Hunting & Fishing Expo Where: Morgan County Celebration Arena Contact: Craig Stiles
Did you know? You can call the Chamber to help you celebrate a Grand Opening, relocation,remodel or change of ownershipby requesting a Ribbon Cutting. Call Cory Wilbanks to schedule your Ribbon Cutting.
256-353-5312 www.dcc.org
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17 Rollin’ on the River Car Show sponsored by the Habitat for Humanity Where: Decatur Mall Contact: Landis Griffin 256-340-9609
16 Wet Dog Triathlon Where: Held at Point Mallard The Wet Dog Triathlon is sponsored by the Decatur Jaycees. There are nearly 600 participants that participate in this event. All proceeds from this event are given to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Contact: Leah Brown 353-0157 www.bbbsmcal.org
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spring chamber golf classic
The 2011 Spring Chamber Golf Classic was held at Point Mallard Golf Course on June 3. Teams enjoyed a hot, sunny day on the course and the following teams took home prizes:
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Morning: 1st Place: Vulcan Materials Company (Charlie Vines, Mike Gerstman, Tracy Ingle, Mike Bishop) 2nd Place: Innovative Eye Care (Dr. Chris Teichmiller, Barry Teichmiller, Ray Halbrooks, Jay Hughes) 3rd Place: Point Mallard Park (Jeff Dunlap, Charlie Krenkel, Tom Chapell, Mayor Don Stanford) Afternoon:
Ray Hardin, Keith McGee, Harry Wilson and Micah Bullard enjoy a day on the course
1st Place: Fite Building Company, Inc. (J. Robert Fite, Richard Bedsole, John Pylant, Jake Woods) 2nd Place: Allied Waste Services (Rodney Terry, Scott Cornelius, Derrick Roberts, Dale Cathey) 3rd Place: Waters Brothers Contractors, Inc. (Marlon Waters, Sammy Dean, Wally Terry, Matthew Branch) Gold Sponsors
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John Pylant, Jake Woods, J. Robert Fite and Richard Bedsole took home first place in the afternoon flight
Commodore of the Quarter Each quarter, an outstanding Commodore earns the Commodore of the Quarter award as a dedicated member who serves above and beyond our expectations. This quarter’s Commodore of the Quarter award recipient is Carmen Borden of Southern Printing Company, Inc. Carmen is an outstanding example of what the Chamber’s Commodore Program represents. Carmen is serving her second year as a Commodore. She is enthusiastic in her service to our community. She is quick to volunteer for special Community events and participates in ribbon cuttings and Commodore meetings. Carmen has worked for Southern Printing Company, Inc. for 22 years. She currently serves as a customer service representative. The Chamber thanks Carmen for her dedication to the Commodore Program and congratulates her for being presented with the “Commodore of the Quarter” award.
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2011/2012 Commodores The Chamber is proud to announce the following local professionals who were chosen to represent their businesses and serve as part of our Commodore program:
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Darrin Kerby, Stovall Marks Insurance, Inc. Dave Kirkland, Nucor Steel Decatur Deanna Nelson, Regions Bank Lisa Norris, WAY-FM Bill O’Brien, Container Recycling, Inc. Kim Ocampo, Innovative Eye Care Donna Oliver, Holiday Inn & Suites Benita Owens, Joe Wheeler EMC Kelly Pate, KC Media Jenny Parker, Mortgage America Jody Peterson, Realty Group Chris Priest, Blackburn, Maloney & Schuppert, LLC Linda Robinson, Madison Security Group Charles Rogers, The Decatur Daily Susan Simmons, Lite 96.9 WRSA-FM Beth Tutwiler, American Cancer Society Brenda Walker, Mortgage America Darrell Wates, Tucker, Scott & Wates, LLC Larry Waye, Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center Tonia Weaver, AT&T Mobility Ken Williams, State Farm Insurance Shane Wright, Hexcel Corporation
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Elizabeth Bain, Regions Bank Vicki Barber, Family Security Credit Union Breane Bibb, North Alabama Chemical Co. Lori Boger, Decatur Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau Carmen Borden, Southern Printing Company, Inc. Tracy Bryan, Home-Towne Suites Belinda Bullard, EMI Power & Automation, Inc. Joy Carton, ReMax Platinum Lindsey Case, Apple Lane Farms Dara Cobb, Southern Reflections Valeria Crumbough, MarMac Real Estate Dewayne Eddy, LPL Financial Services Regina Fennel, Renasant Bank Robin Forrester, Allegra Print & Imaging Melissa Henderson, Edward Jones Cheryl Hicks, Nucor Steel Decatur Lori Ho-Tung, Renasant Bank Christy Holmes, EarthLink Business Tim Hopson, C&H Cooling & Heating, Inc. Anne Hurt, Marketing Works Lona Johnson, BBVA Compass Bank Vanessa Johnson, State Farm Insurance
Small Business Awards Celebration son of the Year is Tom Counts of 3-GIS. Counts has over twenty-five years of experience and education in product development, project management and organizational operations management, having been involved with large and small software development projects for various customers and for the past 15 years has focused on the Utility and Telecommunications industries. He has been fortunate to establish a longstanding relationship with ESRI and is utilizing his entrepreneurial spirit to create the third-generation in GIS solutions for the asset management industries.
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2011 Baker-Cook-Jones Small Business Person of the Year Tom Counts and Ellen Didier, Chairwoman of the Board Two years ago the Decatur- Morgan County Chamber of Commerce initiated a program called One Vision. One Voice. One Morgan County. The goal of this program is to build a better community. It is not the traditional Chamber of Commerce Program of Work but is, in fact, on the cutting edge of community development. It is a model that has been recognized Statewide and Nationally. As an example, we have become the lead organization in a Statewide effort to create Pre- K across Alabama and have been asked to present the One Vision program to the American Chamber Executives Association in Milwaukee last August. During our 2011 Small Business Awards Celebration, attendees got a glimpse of four of the five initiatives that make up the One Morgan County initiative- Education, Healthcare, Leadership Development and Keeping our Best and Brightest. This event has previously been held as a breakfast, but by moving the Small Business Awards program to a dinner event and adding two new awards, the Chamber is emphasizing our intention to keep our Best and Brightest, recognize our outstanding local talent, and bring attention to two outstanding community leaders by naming these awards in their honor.
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One of the new awards given this year was the Arthur Orr Young Professional of the Year award, named for Senator Arthur Orr who has excelled in his profession, assuming numerous leadership roles within the community at a very young age. The 2011 Arthur Orr Young Professional of the Year winner was Jeremy Nails, President and CEO of Morgan
County Economic Development Association and Morgan County Port Authority. Nails is an economic development professional that is respected across the state for his commitment to creating jobs and enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Morgan County. In a nomination written by his staff, Nails is referred to as a forward-thinker, collaborator, community man and people person. The second award presented during this year’s event was the 2011 Lynn C. Fowler Non-Profit Professional of the Year, named for former Decatur Mayor Lynn Fowler, who has become a symbol of volunteer leadership in the community. The 2011 Lynn C. Fowler Non-Profit Professional of the Year recipient was Carolyn Dobson, CEO of Hospice of the Valley, the only not-forprofit provider of end of life care serving Morgan and Lawrence counties. Dobson has worked tirelessly for over two decades to ensure that people who are terminally ill live their life to the fullest until their life is over. As a nonprofit organization, HOTV provides care regardless of income or ability to pay. Dobson and the Board of Directors formed a foundation to ensure those who have no insurance or who cannot afford to pay for services will not go without care.
As President and Chief Executive Officer of 3-GIS, Counts has helped create and launch the company from its first day of inception. He is responsible for all aspects of the organization with a focus on sales, marketing, and international channel development. Since launching the company in 2006, 3-GIS has grown to 29 employees with over 150 different GIS-involved customers ranging from emergency response to electric transmission to telecom services. 3-GIS is now offering its Express Solution of products; providing a thinclient approach to enterprise GIS. Just as when launching Mesa Solutions, he is leading the industry in providing GIS innovation driven by the market and riding the cusp of deliverable technology.
2011 Lynn C. Fowler Non-Profit Professional of the The 2011 Baker – Cook – Year winner Carolyn Dobson with Lynn Folwer Jones Small Business Per-
Outside of the office Counts is involved with his local Entrepreneurial Center as well as active involvement with mentoring several startup companies, teaching in the Fast-Track Entrepreneurial Program, the Tennessee Valley Corridor (local business advancement), and is a member of several boards of directors. The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of ComJo Cook and Brian Cook of Cook’s Pest Control merce also recognized the 2010-2011 Excellence in Leadership participants during the event. Members of this year’s class include: Vicki Barber (Family Security Credit Union), Glenn Boyles (Decatur Utilities), Judy Brown (DecaturMorgan County Chamber of C o m m e r c e ), 2011 Arthur Orr Young Professional of the Year Jeremy Nails and Sandra Calvin Misti Palmer of Calhoun Community College
(Decatur City Schools), Michelle Cesareo (M&D Mechanical Contractors), Ben Dutton (Del Monte Pet Products), John Edington (Wells Fargo), Summor Gooch (Parkway Medical Center), Brian Jackson (3M), Lona Johns (NARCOG), Hank Kimbrell (Decatur City Schools), Angie Morris (Nucor Steel Decatur), Stacey Pierce (Decatur Jaycees), Julie Reeves (Morgan County Commission), Kayla Riggs (Decatur Morgan County CVB), Larry Sullivan (Decatur General Hospital), Randy Tidwell (Progress Bank & Trust), Kalah Turner (Del Monte Pet Products), Kathy Walton ( The Decatur Daily), Carolyn Wardlaw (Renasant Bank) and Layland Watson (3M). The Chamber congratulates the 2011 award winners and the graduating class of Excellence in Leadership. Presented by
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Excellence in Leadership The Excellence in Leadership class had Healthcare Day in April. They toured Decatur General Hospital, the Community Free Clinic and The Terrace at Priceville. Thank you to Noel Shin at Decatur General, Debbie Roche at the Community Free Clinic and Jessica Hargrave at The Terrace for hosting the class. The Excellence Class enjoyed seeing different aspects of healthcare in our community.
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The class participated in Economic Development Day in May. They toured GE and Jeremy Nails gave the group an economic overview. Parkway Medical Center hosted the group for lunch and presented the State of the Hospital. Jim Page, Kayla Riggs and Rick Paler spoke to the group about retail development, tourism and downtown development. Thank you to Jeremy Nails from Morgan County EDA for facilitating Economic Development Day. The class continued reading Ken Blanchard’s Book Leading at a Higher Level. Each month’s book review is lead by class members. Thank you to Michael Tubbs for facilitating the book review. The class has finished their service project, selling over 550 cookbooks and raising $9,000 to benefit Hospice of the Valley Supportive Care. A big Thank You to the 2010-2011 class for all of the hard work that went into making this cookbook a success! Healthcare Day Sponsor:
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Experience Leadership kicked off on Thursday, April 7. The Spring 2011 Class participants are: • • • • • • • • •
Kimberly Bates - Decatur General Hospital Michael Ceci - Big Red Mini Storage Heather Dilworth - Parkway Medical Center Stefanie Ellis - Nucor Steel Britney Green - Enersolv Corporation Emily Griffin - Renaissance Facial Plastic Surgery Amanda Hall - The Decatur Daily Justin Knighten - Cook’s Pest Control Didier Meyer - 3M
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Myung Park - United Launch Alliance Julie Penney - Joe Wheeler EMC Anna Richardson - Nucor Steel Crystal Roberts - Joe Wheeler EMC Isabel Sippo - Parkway Medical Center Tony Wade - DHS Systems.
Melissa Hambrick was the facilitator for our team building and personality profile activities at the kick off. Our first Luncheon was held on April 27 and Jason Palmer and John Pylant discussed Managing Your Finances. The next class was held on May 25 and Dr. David Nye covered Generational Differences in Today’s Workforce. Thank you to all of our facilitators for making our sessions great!
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Edge Student Leadership The Edge Student Leadership Class participated in Economic Development Day in April. Jeremy Nails gave the group an economic overview and they toured GE. It was a great opportunity for the Edge students to see the manufacturing process in our community. Joe Wheeler EMC hosted lunch and a tour of their facility. The students thoroughly enjoyed seeing Joe Wheeler EMC and playing Jeopardy customized for our community by the employees at JWEMC. Thank you to Jeremy Nails from Morgan County EDA and Benita Owens from Joe Wheeler EMC for organizing Economic Development Day.
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Edge Graduation was held on May 3 at Decatur Country Club. The Edge participants and their guests gathered for dinner and graduation. There were 35 graduates in the 2010-2011 Edge Class. Doug Bachuss from Nowlin, Bachuss & Gray Law Firm spoke to the class about servant leadership and Angie Morris from Nucor Steel presented each class member with a leadership book. This year’s Mary Shaw Ozier Award winner was Sarah Armstrong from Decatur Heritage Christian Academy. Thank you to Norman Roby, Jessica Payne and Lori Boger for serving as co-chairs for Edge this year. Presenting Sponsor
Lunch & Learn: Uniting Talent with Opportunity The Lunch & Learn: Uniting Talent with Opportunity event held on April 27 was attended by more than 100 people despite inclement weather. The attendees took advantage of the opportunity to hear from speakers on topics ranging from acing the interview and dressing for success, to re-entry to the workforce and researching grants and scholarships for continuing education. The event was held at the Turner-Surles Community Resource Center and the Workforce Coalition is considering hosting a similar event in the future. For more information on Workforce events, please contact Charlotte McKelvy at Charlotte@dcc.org.
speical events
2010-2011 Student of the Year Breakfast
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The Decatur City Schools Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce Business/Education Round Table recently held the 20102011 Student of the Year Recognition Breakfast at Central United Methodist Church. Division winners were Shelby Lennon (Austinville Elementary School), Erin McKee (Brookhaven Middle School) and Jaliah Gilcrease (Decatur High School). Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Ellen Didier helped present the awards to this year’s winners. The Chamber congratulates the winners and all the students nominated for this year’s awards.
Shelby Lennon (Austinville Elementary School)
Jaliah Gilcrease (Decatur High School)
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Erin McKee (Brookhaven Middle School)
special events
TRC Victory Celebration
Progress Bank: Coffee & Cards
The Chamber celebrated the conclusion of the 2011 Total Resource Campaign with a victory party at the Hard Dock Café in April. TRC Volunteers gathered for food and drinks to be rewarded for their accomplishments in this year’s campaign. The Chamber would like to thank all our volunteers for their hard work and success during the Chamber Transformers campaign.
Progress Bank hosted a Coffee & Cards event in April and opened their doors to fellow Chamber members for a morning of coffee, refreshments and networking. Progress Bank has been a member of the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce since 2008 and we thank them for their continued support of the Chamber.
Volunteers include: • Linda Robinson (Madison Security Group) • Donna Puckett (Pugh Wright McAnally, Inc.) • Anne Hurt (Marketing Works)
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• Gloria Arthur (Bank Street Antiques) • Larry Waye (Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center) • Lindsey Case (Apple Lane Farms) • Deanna Nelson (Regions Bank) • Patricia Pegues (Nucor Steel Decatur LLC) • Kellie Traynom (Hargrove & Associates, Inc.) • Ken Butdorf (BBVA Compass) • Donna Oliver (Holiday Inn & Suites) • Cheryl Hicks (Nucor Steel Decatur LLC) • Melanie & Benny Burdick (Accounting Services LLC) • Carol Boyd (Regions Bank) • Brandon Price (Regions Bank)
Knology: Business After Hours
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Knology hosted a Business After Hours event at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center in May. Chamber members and guests spent time networking while enjoying the Carnegie’s art exhibit.
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Great Decatur Area Restaurants You Don’t Want to Miss
The Casual Gourmet
1809 Beltline Road, SW, Decatur 256-355-3035 530169
Expires 8/15/11
Delicious, Southern-Style Cooking
Family Reunions
101 1st Avenue SE, Decatur • 256-353-9719
Breakfast Trays
Monday - Friday 7am - 2pm, Saturday 7am - 11:30am, Closed Sunday
McCullom’s Catfish and Seafood Restaurant
Become a Part of the Family.
We are a full service seafood restaurant with banquet and party room accomodations up to 150 people.
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Bring a co-worker to Goodfellas to try our $5.99 lunch specials, and we’ll take $3 off your lunch ticket. Dine in or Carryout/Delivery
Catfish Shrimp Oysters Fried chicken Hamburger steak Barbeque pork
23027 US Hwy 20 Tanner, AL 36671 256-351-7803
Fulin’s
Let us help make your holidays enjoyable and affordable. Enjoy the wonderful flavor of Apple Lane Farms' fire glazed hams and smoked turkeys. Our premium spiral-sliced meats are hand prepared fresh daily for a mouth-watering goodness that can't be beat. Apple Lane Farms.....Simply the best!
Asian Cuisine 11am-9:30pm Sunday-Thursday 11am-10:30pm Friday-Saturday
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8580 Madison Blvd, Unit H Madison, AL 35758 256-774-8181
Target Shopping Center 1241 Point Mallard Pkwy, Suite 406 Decatur 256-355-3588
ASIAN JAPANESE THAI
An informal, relaxing, fun place on the river.
Folks are friendly, music good, the pace slow and relaxing. Sail in from Huntsville, dock at the convenient piers, and unwind for a couple of hours. Come to eat, stay to enjoy. A perfect place to relax, watch the sun set, and share good times.
To advertise in this space, call Terri Haston 256-221-2553 530171
3755 US Highway 31 North Decatur, AL, 35601 256.340.9234
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Box Lunches
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Phone: 256.351.0604 • Fax: 256.560.0640 1721 Somerville Road, S.E. • Decatur, Alabama 35601
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City Cafe
Company Picnics Business Lunches
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Coupon not valid with any other offer. One coupon per visit. Closed on Sundays.
Weddings Receptions
CAFE & CATERING
Jackie Grimsley
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Buy an appetizer at regular price and receive 2nd appetizer at 1/2 price.
Purchase a Medium Coke and Medium Waffle Fry and get a Spicy Chick-fil-A Sandwich Free.
Chamber Chat M&D Mechanical Awarded $5.9 Million Contract for Stennis Space Center Test Stand Project
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Decatur, Ala – Decatur, Alabamabased M&D Mechanical Contractors has been awarded a $5,915,932 contract by NASA for the A-3 Altitude Test Stand being constructed at the John C. Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi. M&D received a one-year contract for the fire suppression and detection system for the stand, one of several task contracts that the company has received for the test stand project. The new contract is part of a five-year long-term contract M&D Mechanical Contractors has with NASA for the test stand project. The initial longterm contract was awarded in early 2010. The first task of the long-term contract was awarded for $6,038,000 and consisted of M&D Mechanical Contractors fabricating and delivering steam piping and industrial water piping for use on the test stand. This task had an extremely tight deadline and was completed on time in October 2010. The company is now installing the piping into the test stand as part of a $3.2 million contract with NASA and is halfway through the project. M&D Mechanical Contractors is also installing the industrial water pump system for the test stand, a contract that was awarded for $450,000. The A-3 Altitude Test Stand will enable NASA to test very large cryogenic propellant rocket engines at simulated altitudes of up to 100,000 feet, matching conditions of an engine firing in space. It is the first test stand to be built at Stennis Space Center since the 1960s and will allow NASA, for the first time, to be able to conduct full-duration tests on full-scale engines at the correct simulated altitudes. The test stand is being constructed specifically for the testing of the J-2X engine for the Ares launch vehicles.
About M&D Mechanical Contractors M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is based in Decatur, Alabama and provides mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, piping, and custom metal fabrication services to clients within the industrial, institutional, and government sectors. The company’s current and past clients have included NASA, Army Corp of Engineers, UAH, Samford University, Huntsville Hospital, and numerous industrial companies in North Alabama. Originally founded in 1910, the company celebrated its 100th year in business in 2010. For more information, visit www.mdmechanical.com.
invested $85 million to expand their refinery facilities to include palm oil and cotton seed and to improve their packaging facilities for their customers, adding 45 new jobs; and INEOS invested $5.5 million on a project to help reduce the residual monomer level in its products, helping address safety concerns and making it more competitive. Nucor Steel announced in February that they would be adding an $8.5 million high pressure water system to its hot strip mill and in March, Sonoco Products-Wood Reels announced they would be creating 28 jobs and investing $4.6 million by adding 7,000 square feet to make wooden plugs that go in the end of paper cores.
Morgan County’s Expanding Industry Investment
With the economic downturn behind us, we’re moving forward and hopefully this is a sign of what’s to come for Morgan County!
Based on our 2010 calendar year numbers, the Alabama Development Office has ranked Morgan County #2 in the state for expanding investment with $203,283,240 and #3 for overall investment.
LEWIS-GOETZ ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF Morgan County’s expanding INDUSTRIAL RUBBER & numbers so far for fiscal year 2010- SUPPLY OF DECATUR, 2011 total $169,100,000, which is ALABAMA more than the total invested in MCEDA’s fiscal year 2009-2010. Since October 2010, the start of our fiscal year, there have been seven non-confidential expansions announced. In October, General Electric invested $43 million while adding 20 jobs to create a center of excellence for top-freezers and “green” manufacturing and invested another $16 million to transition to a new product insulation process. In December 2010, Ascend Performance Materials added machinery and equipment to produce more of the intermediate precursor for the nylon they manufacture, investing $6.5 million; Bunge North America
PITTSBURGH, PA – January 1, 2011 Lewis-Goetz and Company, Inc. (“LewisGoetz” or the “Company”) announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Industrial Rubber & Supply of Decatur, AL (IR&S). IR&S is a distributor of gaskets, seals and hose assemblies specializing in the fabrication and supply of these products to a variety of industrial customers in the northern Alabama market. The acquisition was effective January 1, 2011. In commenting on the acquisition, Jeff Crane, President and CEO of LewisGoetz said, “The geography and end markets were particularly interesting to us. Getting to know the management team and their plans for future growth
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River City Care and Rehabilitation Center is pleased to announce that we have received a Bronze Quality Award based on the quality of our care and programming. Sponsored by the American Healthcare Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), the Quality Award program includes three progressive levels: bronze, silver and gold. Centers must achieve an award at each level before advancing to the next level.
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This prestigious award is a testament to the vision, dedication and hard work of our center’s management and staff.
1350 14th Ave. SE • Decatur, AL 35601 • (256) 355-6911
The three most important words in Real Estate; Location, location, location. SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! Giles County, TN – Buck Hollow Farm – 210 acres - $682,500. Excellent hunting tract with lots of food plots, several ponds, and a nice cabin. SOLD
Cullman County, AL – Rolling Acres Farm – 79 acres - $225,150. Perfect place to get away from it all. Rolling pasture/row crop land with several ponds. Nice building spots. - SOLD
Pike County, AL – Troy Ranch – 112 acres - $599,000. 2,000 sq. ft. Cypress cabin overlooking 6 acre lake. Lots of interior ATV trails leading to food plots. - SOLD
Morgan County, AL – Red Bank Road – 56 acres - $1,092,000. Prime development property located just minutes from Decatur, AL. - SOLD
Lamar County, AL – Blooming Grove Farm – 522 acres - $649,000. Very nice hunting tract. Priced to sell; a must-see. - SOLD
Blount County, AL – 231 Farm – 450 acres - $1,350,000. Very nice pasture/ row crop land. Convenient to Huntsville. Feed store. LOTS of road frontage. - SOLD
Lincoln County, TN – North Fayetteville Farm – 46 acres - $115,000. Just north of Fayetteville city limits. Loaded with deer. - SOLD
Morgan County, AL – Mt. Nebo Farm – 161 acres - $639,975. Small house and two barns. Excellent timber throughout. Very convenient to Decatur/ Huntsville/Cullman. - SOLD
Morgan/Marshall County, AL – Big Valley Farm – 440 acres - $2,750,000. Working horse farm with existing clientele. Two very nice homes. Outstanding riding facilities. - SOLD Colbert County, AL – Pride Mountain Farm – 325 acres - $475,000. Deer and turkey galore. Generator/gas powered cabin. Beautiful creek flows all year. - SOLD
Colbert County, AL – Private Valley – 860 acres - $2,130,750. Rolling pasture/timber tract with large creek. 7,000 sq. ft. mansion overlooking the valley. - SOLD Lauderdale County, AL – Waterloo Farm – 160 acres - $280,000. Nice timber tract with turkey and deer hunting. Several springs. Cabin and outdoor cooking area. - SOLD
Shelby County, AL – Columbiana Farm – 107 acres - $949,500. Road frontage on CR 49. Easy access to Birmingham. Nice pasture with several ponds. - SOLD Lawrence County, AL – Courtland Farm – 280 acres - $325,000. Paved road frontage. Nice deer hunting tract with interior road system. Shooting houses in place. - SOLD Fayette County, AL – Pea Ridge Farm – 198 acres - $190,000. Very nice hunting tract with great timber stand. Hardwoods with pines - SOLD
“Connecting Your Property to the Rest of the World”
Go to www.dukebakerlandco.com to view our available properties
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Chamber Chat continued simply reinforced what a great combination these two companies could be.”
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“I have had the pleasure of getting to know the owners and to learn about their plans. We are very fortunate and appreciative to have been given the opportunity to acquire such a strong business and to invest in their clear growth objectives.
customers. The company can keep customers informed of upcoming product launches. Visitors to the site can submit reviews of MICOR®’s products. MICOR® has also launched a new Facebook business page, which includes an online store with selections of MICOR® Defense products.
ucts created for defense and related industries. MICOR® is a prime contractor for the Department of Defense, as well as a subcontractor to several large prime government contracts. More information about MICOR® can be found at www.MICORind.com and www.MICORDefense.com.
The MICOR® Defense line of products Decatur City Schools recently named includes the patented MICOR® Flash the 2010-2011 Middle School Suppressor, which reduces muzzle Technology Award winners. The winTodd Davis, who will remain with the flash and climb. The flash suppressor, ners were presented their awards durcompany and continue as the branch which has received numerous positive ing their schools’ awards day. Venessa manager of the Decatur location said reviews, was developed to match the Edmonds of the Decatur Career Center of the acquisition, “We feel this is twist rate of the attached rifle and is presented the award for Brookhaven the best way to bring positive change available in a variety of compatible Middle School to Michael Bellman. Dr. to our industry. It’s a great move for calibers and twist rates. MICOR® has Charles Elliott presented the award for our employees and our community. also created a line of titanium weapon Cedar Ridge Middle School to Cooper Lewis-Goetz is a company with vision accessories through its Tirilla™ brand. Wright. Kathy Vinson of GE presented and strong leadership. I think this the award for Oak Park Middle School acquisition says good things about the About MICOR® to Harley Moore. Congratulations to future of our local marketplace.” Rick MICOR® is an ISO 9001:2008 and this year’s Technology Award winners. AS9100 certified company providing Hames, a veteran of the industrial global contract manufacturing and rubber industry will also remain as a integration services for various industries, including consultant. aerospace, Lewis-Goetz is headquartered in defense, oil and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is one of field, North America’s largest industrial dis- subsea. The tributors. Lewis-Goetz recently ranked c o m p a n y ’ s 32nd on Industrial Distribution’s 2009 M I C O R ® Saturday, August 27th, 2011 list of The Big 50 Distributors. You I n d u s t r i e s Expo Pavilion at Point Mallard can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more division uses state-of-the-art detailed information. equipment for (7k run at 7 am) laser marking, CNC precision MICOR® Announces Launch and of New E-Commerce Website m a c h i n i n g , fabrication, Decatur, Ala. – MICOR® has made it E.D.M., weld8:30 am finisheasier for customers to purchase the ing, MICOR® Defense, Inc. line of weapon ing, and honParticipate in EitHEr or BotH to support accessories and other weapon-related ing. MICOR® The Mental Health Association in Morgan County products through the company’s new Defense prodCall 256-353-1160 for more details or e-commerce website, MICORDefense. ucts include to register for these fun events. com. The new MICOR® Defense web- weapons and site will allow customers throughout the accessories United States to purchase MICOR®’s developed for Mental Health Association in Morgan County P.O. Box 1502 products direct from the manufacturer. use by the 207 Commerce Circle, SW general pubDecatur, AL 35602 p 256-353-1160 f 256-353-1163 www.mhainmc.net ® The MICOR® Defense website increas- lic, as well as For more information, call 256-353-1160 or email suebrantley@mhainmc.net es MICOR®’s ability to interact with custom prod-
End Your Summer with a Fantastic Family Event 1st Annual Bill J. Dukes “7 at 7” Run
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30th Annual V.I.P. Walk-A-Thon and 1 mile Fun Run
A Fresh New Look at Morningside
2115 Point Mallard Drive SE Decatur, AL 35601
256-350-0089 Š2010 Five Star Quality Care, Inc.
Share your experiences, participate in social and recreational activities and see what makes Morningside special. Stop by today for a complimentary lunch and tour.
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Morningside of Decatur is a close-knit community of neighbors ready to welcome you into their newly renovated home. Our residents love living here because Morningside is more than just a place to live - it's a place for living!
Morningside, Decatur’s finest Assisted Living, just got a makeover, and we’re inviting you to stop by for a visit!
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