Business Connections, February 2022

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The Shelby County Chamber BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

February ‘22 Chamber Events Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 Ambassador Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 NETWORK280 4:30PM-6:00PM Kamali Creole Kitchen Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 Career Readiness/Existing Business and Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 Chelsea Business Alliance Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Chelsea Community Center Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 Small Business Work Group 4:00PM-5:00PM Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 Connections Luncheon 11:30AM-1:00PM Grande Hall @ Old Mill Square Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 Montgomery Drive-In 10:00AM-8:00PM Multiple Locations in Montgomery

8th Annual “Montgomery Drive-In” on February 9 The 2022 “Shelby County Montgomery Drive-In” co-hosted by 58INC and the Hoover Area, Montevallo and Shelby County chambers of commerce will be held on February 9 at various locations in our state capitol.

This year’s Drive-In event is presented by Alabama Power Company and co-sponsored by SouthWest Water Company.

The cost for participants is $50 for Chamber investors which includes: transportation to and from Montgomery, a luncheon with our Shelby County Legislative Delegation, presentations from various Alabama state departmental heads and agency directors and a legislative reception in conjunction with the Business Council of Alabama. Reservations are required, and are requested by no later

than February 4, to ensure proper planning.

For additional information on this event, or to make a reservation, please contact Kirk Mancer at the Chamber via e-mail at kirk@shelbychamber.org or by phone at 205-419-3361.

NETWORK280 Event at Kamali Creole Kitchen Be ready to make some serious business contacts on February 1 from 4:30PM until 6:00PM at Kamali Creole Kitchen.

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 requested, so please register via email at jordan@shelbycham-

ber.org, by phone at 205-663-4542 or online at shelbychamber.org by noon on Monday, February 1.

Feb 3 Connection Luncheon The Health Lifestyles Connections Luncheon, scheduled for February 3, will feature showcase tables from the health and wellness sector in Shelby County. The program will feature speakers from Central Alabama Wellness and serve as an

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informational presentation for our upcoming Barriers to Employment: Mental Health quarterly meetings in 2022. The event will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 in the Grande Hall at Old Mill Square, 104 West College Street, Columbiana, AL 35051.

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The Chamber’s February “Community Luncheon” will feature a “State of Our Communities” presentations on February 23. The meeting, co-sponsored by SouthWest Water Company, will be held at the Pelham Civic Complex.

Doors will open at 11:00AM for business networking and the program will begin promptly at 11:30AM. In addition to the great business networking, mayors from Shelby County’s municipalities have been invited to share their thoughts on what lies ahead for their respective communities in 2022.

The cost is $20 per person for Chamber investors and $30 per person for “Future” investors and includes a luncheon

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buffet. To allow for proper planning, reservations are requested by no later than February 18. Reservations can be made by contacting the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 205663-4542 or register online.

February 25 Go & Grow Workshop: “Entrepreneur 101” Facilitated by Michael Smith, the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, this hands-on workshop features a panel of successful Entrepreneurs sharing tips for how to start and grow a successful business.

Topics discussed include: marketing & selling your idea/product, finding funding, Finding people, finding mentors and much more.

The program is scheduled for 11:30AM 1:00PM at the Pelham Shelby County Ser-

vices Building (1301 County Services Drive, Pelham). The investment is $10 for Shelby County Chamber Investors and $20 for “Future” Investors (includes materials and lunch) Space is limited, so reservations are requested by Dno later than February 23. 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 205-419-3361.

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Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 Govermental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates - HWY280 Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 Tourism and Recreation Work Group 9:00AM - 10:00AM Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 Women’s Business Council 11:30AM - 1:00PM Chelsea Communtiy Center Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 Community Luncheon 11:30AM-1:00PM Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 Go & Grow Workshop 11:30AM-1:00PM For information on Chamber work groups and how to get involved visit shelbychamber.org or email info@shelbychamber.org

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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Annual “State of Our Communities” Presentations on February 23

Ambassador of the Month

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Nikita’ “ Niki” Mathews, Branch Manager, Loan Officer and Certified Financial Counselor are amongst some of the hats she wears at Alabama Credit Union. She has been with Alabama Credit Union for 2 years but in the Financial/Banking Industry for almost 10 years. Alabama Credit Union has 34 branches across Alabama and North Florida and has been serving the community for 65 years, additionally they offer opportunities for businesses and organizations to become a Valued Partner which allows your companies team members; in short achieve financial success. As a company, their mission is to enhance the lives of our members and team members, strengthen our communities and live out our Living_hp.pdf shared val-1 AmFirst_Shelby

ues. Niki has shared that she proudly supports ACU’s missions and lives out their shared values daily by participating in the Shelby County Chamber, numerous work groups, being active in the community, supporting members and team members genuinely and with passion as well as being committed to learning more and growing their membership base!

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LEA DE RSHIP S KI LLS T RAI NIN G Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) is offering a series of leadership courses focused on skills that all leaders, supervisors or managers need to be more effective such as leadership, communication, teamwork and leading multiple generations. Companies in Chilton County and Shelby County are invited to register personnel for this training course. Spots are limited to the first 25 participants, so make your reservations early.

Attendees must be able to attend the class IN PERSON, in Pelham, AL and pass a written exam at the end of the course to receive AIDT's Certified Leaders Certificate.

It's the 2022 schedule There is NO COST for this training.

LEADERSHIP 1 LEADERSHIP 2* LEADERSHIP 3** APRIL 19 MARCH 9 FEBRUARY 15 & 16 To Register Contact Pari Barzegari pari@shelbychamber.org 205-663-4542x106 *LS1 is a prerequisite for LS2 LS1 & LS2** are a prerequisite for LS3

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New Investors

(September 24 - October 22, 2021)

The Lioce Group Pelham DryTech Home Services, LLC Pelham

Gallantry Barbershop Chelsea Creations Galore and Moore Calera

State Farm Insurance, Vivian Mora Agency Hoover

Carla Rathbun Pelham

Arice Properties Pelham

Elite Tax and Notary Calera

Your Chamber at work

(November 13 – December 10, 2021)

- Responded to 81 requests for business & community information.

- Notarized 3 documents for Shelby County Companies.

- Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber & Community events through the following Social Media outlets: - Facebook: 96 “new likes”, 8,010 “views”, 39,256 “post reaches” and 5,832 “total likes” - Twitter: 31 “tweets”, 1,438 “tweet impressions”, 74 “profile visits”, 3,026 “followers” - Instagram: 1,477 “followers” - LinkedIn: 548 “followers”

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2022 TSCC Officers and Board of Directors (as of 12/20/21) OFFICERS Chamber Chair Brian Massey Ascension St. Vincent’s Chair-Elect Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Kelly Thrasher Fox Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Lee Dorrill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Kevin Morris America’s First Federal Credit Union Vice Chair, Finance & Administration April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mike Swinson Spire Alabama, Inc. Vice Chair, Investor Relations Daniel Listi BBH / Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation John Collier Regions Bank Immediate Past Chair Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc

Steven Smith Specification Rubber Products Melinda Bennett Candlewood Suites – Alabaster

DIRECTORS

Traci Fox T Fox SalonSpa

Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance

Kimberly L. Jackson Alabama Power Company

Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College

Will Norwood Valley Bank

Laura Clarke SYNOVUS Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. Guy Locker SouthWest Water Company

Benji Sawyer Sawyer Solutions, LLC Chad Scroggins Shelby County Gretchen DiFante City of Pelham

Amiee Mellon University of Montevallo

Bruce Gouin Express Employment Professionals

Melissa Dixon Charles Dixon Industries

Keith Richards Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

Daniel Holmes Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Chris Stricklin Dunn Companies

Khiari McAlpin Vinehouse Nursery Maurice Mercer KATs Delivery Kyle Mims Edward Jones Investments – Kyle Mims Agency

The Hon. Brian Puckett (Ex-Officio, SCMA) City of Helena Amy Sturdivant (ExOfficio) 58, INC

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