The Shelby County Chamber Business Connections, August 2021

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The Shelby County Chamber BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

August ‘21 Chamber Events Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Career Readiness Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Ambassador Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Small Business Work Group 4:00PM-5:00PM

Join the Chamber for Coffee with the Mayor of Columbiana Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 26 and plan to join us in the Grande Hall at Old Mill Square from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for coffee with David Mitchell, Mayor of Columbiana. The morning meeting, presented by Kevin Morris, Shelby County Commission District 1 and co-sponsored

by Shelby County Reporter and Cahaba Valley Computer Services, is designed for the community to enjoy networking, coffee and a city update -- all before heading to the office.

There is no cost to attend however reservations are requested by noon on Tuesday, August 24 to assist in preparation.

Please contact the Chamber by phone at

Presenting Sponsor

Co-Sponsors

205-663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Chamber “Connections Luncheon” 11:30AM - 1:00PM Old Mill Square - Grande Hall

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 CoffeeNET 8:30AM - 9:30AM First US Bank - Calera

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Existing Business and Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Iberia Bank - Pelham

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Chelsea Business Alliance Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Chelsea Community Center

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Women’s Business Council 11:30AM - 1:00PM Locations Vary

August Community Luncheon Features “State of the Schools Throughout Shelby County” The Shelby County Chamber’s August Community Luncheon, “State of the Schools Throughout Shelby County” – co-sponsored

by Barge Design Solutions and The UPS Store @ Caldwell Mill Rd/ Valleydale -- will be hosted by the Career Readiness Work Group.

The Chamber has invited the Alabaster, Hoover, Pelham and Shelby County School Superintendents to give an update on the schools throughout Shelby County. The Community Luncheon will be held on August 25 in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. Doors will open at 11:00AM for business networking and the program will begin promptly at 11:30AM. The investment is $20 per person for

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Chamber investors and $30 per person for “Future” investors and includes a luncheon buffet. Reservations requested by noon on Monday, August 23. Please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 205-663-4542 or register online at shelbychamber.org.

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Entrepreneur-in-Residence Offers Complimentary Guidance & Support to Small Business

Friday, August 13, 2021

Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM

Friday, August 13, 2021

Go and Grow Work Shop 11:30AM - 1:00PM The Shelby County Chamber

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

any topic.

Appointments are required and usually last 30-45 minutes. Please contact Kirk Mancer via e-mail at kirk@ shelbychamber.org or by calling 205-6634542.

Ambassador of the Month Denise is with Sawyer Solutions where she serves in Sales and Customer Relations.

Denise has over 11 years experience in the IT industry and feels very blessed to be working with Sawyer Solutions.

Sawyer Solutions is a local Managed Service Provider that serves businesses with all of their IT needs. They specialize in the security and compliance side of IT to help business owners sleep at night knowing their business is protected.

Denise is active in her community and throughout Shelby County with her church,

Tourism and Recreation Work Group 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Investor Reception 11:30AM - 1:00PM The Shelby County Chamber

Thursday, August 17, 2021 Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM Corbin Farms Winery

Presenting Sponsors

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 “Community Luncheon” 11:30AM - 1:00PM Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena

Thursday, August 26, 2021

professional and community organizations.

Denise is a proud resident of Shelby County and happy to be involved in the Shelby Chamber. For more information about Sawyer Solutions, call Denise at 205-882-8077 or email denise.grissom@sawyersolutionsllc.com.

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Coffee with the Mayor of Columbiana 8:30AM - 9:30AM The Grande Hall at Old Mill Square Read more details or register for events online at www. shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 205-663-4542.

Unless otherwise noted events listed will be held at 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham 35124. CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: Cancellation for a paying event must be made TWO days prior to the event.

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The Chamber’s Entrepreneur-inResidence/ Mentorship Program is back and continues to provide much needed assistance to small business owners – and entrepreneurs. Participants have received guidance on starting a new business, expanding an existing business, launching a new product, downsizing and dealing with a difficult employee.

The next Mentorship opportunities, facilitated by Michael Smith the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, will be held Friday, August 13 from 8:30AM - 11:00AM. As the Chamber’s “Entrepreneur-inResidence”, Smith is available for a oneon-one confidential meeting with any small business owner or entrepreneur to discuss

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Govermental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates - HWY280

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Chamber Connections Luncheon Join us for the August Chamber Connections Luncheon, scheduled for August 5 featuring comments from Shelby County Sheriff, John Samaniego.

The event will be held in the Grande Hall at Old Mill Square, 104 West College Street, Columbiana, AL 35051. RSVP required and pre-payment requested to assist in preparation by noon, Tuesday, August 3. Admission: Investors

$20 and future investors $30.

“CoffeeNET” at First US Bank of Calera.

Join us on August 10 at First US Bank of Calera from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNET. These events are a great way to make new business contacts so bring plenty of business cards.

There is no cost to attend however reservations are requested by noon on August 9 to assist in preparation.

Please contact the Chamber by phone at 205-6634542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.

Go and Grow Workshop - How to Become a Thought Leader & Influencer of LinkedIn We’re pleased to re-launch our Go & Grow Workshops with this important and valuable session on using LinkedIn to grow your business. During this hands-on Workshop will learn:

nections - How to create communities - How to create engaging post and use other people’s post to grow your network …and much, much more!

- How to Become a Thought Leader and Influencer of LinkedIn” - How to you build 20,000+ con-

Facilitated by Michael Smith, the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence August 13: 11:30AM - 1:00PM

- Shelby County Services Building in Pelham: 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham .Tuition: $10 for Shelby County Chamber Investors and $25 for “Future” Investors (in-

cludes materials and lunch) Space is limited, so reservations are requested by August 12.

To register on-line, go to www. shelbychamber.org. For questions, or more information, please contact Kirk Mancer at kirk@shelbychamber.org or by phone at 205419-3361.

Is Your Organization Taking Full Advantage of Your Chamber Investor Benefits?

Join us on August 17 for The Shelby County Chamber›s Quarterly Investor Reception Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “Free Lunch” – especially on August 17! We encourage you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff for some business networking and to learn how to maximize your investment. Whether your organization is a new -- or long-time investor --you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30AM until 1:00PM at The Shelby County Chamber to make

sure you and your colleagues are taking full advantage of your annual investment.

A complimentary lunch will be provided for all attendees. Reservations are requested – and space is limited -- so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@ shelbychamber.org, by phone at 205-663-4542, or register on-line by no later than noon on August 16 to reserve your place.

Business After Hours at Corbin Farms Winery Bring plenty of business cards and ready to make some serious business contacts. Plus, if you meet enough people you’ll earn a chance to win some prizes on August 19th from 5:30PM until

7:00PM at Corbin Farms Winery.

The investment – which includes hors d’oeuvres and two beverage coupons -- for any Chamber investor is $10 per person and $20 for “Future” investors.

Reservations are required, so please register via email at info@ shelbychamber.org, by phone at 205-663-4542 or online at shelbychamber.org by noon on Tuesday, August 17.

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(May 22 - June 22, 2021)

OFFICERS Chamber Chair Mr. Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc.

Alabaster Veterans Center, Inc. Alabaster Stick And Strum Academy Birmingham

Chair-Elect Mr. Brian Massey Ascension St. Vincent’s

Aqua Systems Pelham

Southern Christian Preparatory Academy Chelsea Gulf States Automation, Inc. Pensacola RW Stevens Inc Trussville

Your Chamber at work

Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Mr. Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Mr. Daniel Listi BBH / Shelby Baptist Medical Center

May 15 – June 11, 2021

- Responded to 84 requests for business & community information.

- Notarized five documents for Shelby County Companies.

- Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber & Community events through the following Social Media outlets: - Facebook: 32 “new likes”, 553 “views”, 10,737 “post reaches” and 4,593 “total likes” - Twitter: 19 “tweets”, 2,199 “tweet impressions”, 62 “profile visits”, 3,033 “followers” - Instagram: 1,427 “followers”

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Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Ms. April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mr. Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc. Vice Chair, Investor Relations Dr. Jay Crisman 280 Animal Medical Center

- LinkedIn: 504 “followers” - Held 9 Ribbon Cutting / Groundbreaking events resulting in 117+ new jobs

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Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation Mr. Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union

Immediate Past Chair Ms. Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries– Vincent Hills DIRECTORS

Ms. Kimberly Jackson Alabama Power Company Ms. Melissa Dixon Charles Dixon Industries

Mr. Paul Barber Valent Group

Mr. Daniel Holmes Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Mr. John Collier Regions Bank

Ms. Khiari McAlpin Vinehouse Nursery

Ms. Brittani Morris State Farm Insurance Brittani Morris Agency

Mr. Maurice Mercer KATs Delivery

Mr. Casey Morris McLeod Software

Mr. Kyle Mims Edward Jones Investments – Kyle Mims Agency

Mr. Matthew Hogan Bama Budweiser of Shelby County

Mr. Steven Smith Specification Rubber Products

Mr. Fred Smith Vulcan Termite & Pest Control

Ms. Kimberly Jackson Alabama Power Company

Ms. Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty

Mr. David Dunagan Thompson Tractor Company

Mr. Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance

Mr. Will Norwood Valley Bank

Mr. Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College

Mr. Chad Scroggins Shelby County

Ms. Laura Clarke SYNOVUS Mr. Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. Dr. Aimee Mellon University of Montevallo Mr. Guy Locker SouthWest Water Company

Mr. Keith Sides The UPS Store, Caldwell Mill / Valleydale at Hoover The Hon. Brian Puckett (Ex-Officio, SCMA) City of Helena Ms. Amy Sturdivant (Ex-Officio) 58INC.

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