June 18 Go & Grow Workshop
June ‘25 Chamber Events
Whether you’ve started your own business or are thinking about it, this Go & Grow Workshop offers attendees valuable information they can use!
The workshop, facilitated by Michael Smith— the Chamber's Entrepreneur-in-Residence—will be on Wednesday, June 18 from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Chamber. The investment for this
workshop, which includes lunch, is $15 per person for Chamber investors or $25 for “future” investors.
To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations by noon on Monday, June 16 for this workshop by contacting Kirk Mancer at kirk@ shelbychamber.org or by calling 205-663-4542. Those interested can also register online.
For information on Chamber work groups and how to get involved, visit shelbychamber.org or email info@shelbychamber.org.
Be sure to mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 18 and join The Shelby County Chamber for a CoffeeNET event hosted by Alabama Credit Union (2675 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35244) from 8:30-9:30 a.m. This morning meeting is designed for investors to enjoy networking, coffee and light refreshments all before heading to the office.
CoffeeNET 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 Tuesday, June 17 to assist in preparation.
To register, call 205-6634542 or contact Jordan Powell at jordan@shelbychamber.org.
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Quarterly Investor Reception
On Tuesday, June 24, take some time to make sure your organization is taking full advantage of all your Shelby County Chamber Investor Benefits.
Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “free lunch,” especially on June 24! We encourage you to come 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 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chelsea Community Center.
A complimentary lunch will be provided for all attendees. Reservations are requested, and space is limited. So, contact the Chamber to register at info@shelbychamber.org, at 205-663-4542 or online to make your reservation. The deadline to register is Monday, June 23 at noon.
Strategic Coaching Workshop: How to Deal with Difficult People and Difficult Situations
Team leaders often share their frustrations on getting their teammates focused proactively on goals, invested in problem-solving and owning the solution to completion. At times they see their teammates reacting to clients, prospects and each other. They are frustrated at the lack of results from people in “react” mode.
On June 4, you and your leadership team are invited to join Sandler Training in Alabama by KSA, Inc. from 1:30-3:30 p.m. for an interactive virtual workshop on Strategic Coaching.
This virtual workshop will help you develop a framework you can apply to uncover what matters to your direct report and guide
a coaching conversation focused on facilitating—and empowering them—to proactive action.
The results? More revenue, higher customer retention and higher employee satisfaction.
Ambassador of the Month: Nikita Mathews
If conversations about money make you sweat, don’t worry. Nikita Mathews is here to turn financial panic into power and budgets into bragging rights!
As a Financial Education Specialist and Certified Financial Counselor at AmFirst Federal Credit Union, Nikita empowers individuals, schools, nonprofits and businesses through customized financial education, strategic coaching and dynamic financial wellness programs. She brings fresh energy and fearless leadership to every session, helping
everyday people build extraordinary futures one bold move at a time.
Bottom line?
Nikita makes money management feel less like math class and more like your master plan for success, where financial literacy meets leadership magic!
Fueled by a heart for service and a passion for leadership, she specializes in transforming vision
into victory—one budget, one conversation and one breakthrough at a time.
If you’re ready to turn vision into action and money talk into meaningful change, let’s connect!
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Contact Nikita Mathews: nikitam@amfirst.org
Let’s empower the future—together!
Nikita partners with schools, nonprofits, companies and organizations to create fun, engaging and impactful programs from reality fairs for teens to personalized financial coaching for working adults.
It’s bringing dreams into reality personal.
Business dreams really do come true. At least, they did for Kristy Keiffer. Since 1993, Kristy has trusted AmFirst with her personal financial needs. So when she dreamed of franchising a Frio’s Gourmet Pops in 2018, she knew where to go for great rates on equipment loans and reliable business checking. We helped Kristy make her business dreams a reality. Because Frio’s Gourmet Pops is more than just a business. It’s personal.
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2025 TSCC Officers and Board of Directors
OFFICERS (EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)
Chamber Chair
Kevin Morris AmFirst
Chair-Elect
Rux Bentley
Rux Carter Insurance
Vice Chair, Business Development & Support
Traci Fox
T Fox SalonSpa Aveda
Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing
Chad Scroggins Shelby County
Vice Chair, Community & Career Development
Keith Brown
Jefferson State Community College
Vice Chair, Finance & Administration
Tampia Anderson
The Arc of Shelby County
Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs
Melissa Dixon
CDI Janitorial Services
Vice Chair, Investor Relations
Jeff Purvis
A. C. Legg, Inc.
Immediate Past Chair
April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC
(as of 6/1/25)
DIRECTORS
Holly Dean Baptist Health Shelby Hospital
Meribeth Gilbert McLeod Software
Daniel Morgan Express Employment Professionals
Nedra Moore Creations Galore and Moore
Chris Stricklin Dunn Companies
Chris Wilder Sealing Equipment Products Company
Josh Coker Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Scott Gossett Spire Alabama
Wade Kallaher
Birmingham Coca Cola Bottling Company
Atishthan Roach Vulcan Materials Company
Keith Strickland Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Terri Williams AT&T - Alabama
Ken Coreno Central State Bank
Khiari McAlpin Knox Vinehouse Nursery
Anna Catherine Roberson Alabama Power Company
Steven Smith Specification Rubber Products
Kira Thomas University of Montevallo
Brian L. Wilson EBSCO Industries, Inc.
Laura Clarke SYNOVUS
Zachary Kirby Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County
Aubrey Miller
John Platt Bryant Bank
Lynn Ray Business Telephones, Inc.
Amy Sturdivant (ExOfficio) 58 INC
The Hon. Scott Brakefield City of Alabaster
Shelby County Mayors’ Association (Ex-Officio)
New Investors
(February 15 – March 14, 2025)
Human Interest
J. Welborn Law (Re-Investor)
Elevation Insurance
Chelsea Audiology Clinic
Brush Family Dentistry
Phoenix VR LLC
Total Power Electric
Marc 1 Car Wash
Integrity Airworks LLC
Your Chamber at work
(February 15 - March 14, 2025)
- Responded to 72 requests for business and community information.
- Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber and community events through the following social media outlets:
- Chamber Facebook: 7.3K “total followers”
- X (Twitter): 2,920 “followers”
- Instagram: 1.8K “followers” 346 “post reaches”
- LinkedIn: 1,116 (13 new) “followers,” 41 “unique visitors” and 933 “post impressions”
- WBC Facebook: 570 “followers” (6 new)