Administrative Assistant/Marketing Manager, Galactic, Inc.
Jennifer Gilbert brings strong, creative marketing skills and a love for people and building relationships to her role at Galactic, Inc., a professional employer organization dedicated to supporting small-to-mid-size businesses with HR, payroll and compliance solutions. As administrative assistant and marketing manager, Jennifer coordinates internal sales operations, manages client communication and relations and leads outreach campaigns that highlight the company’s value to the local business community.
A proud member of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer enjoys connecting with other business leaders as well as sharing resources that help employers thrive. Her commitment to service and her enthusiasm for building relationships reflect her belief that a strong business community strengthens the entire region.
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October “State of the County” Community Luncheon
The annual “State of the County” presentation will be hosted by the Governmental Affairs Work Group on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Doors Open at 11 a.m. for business networking, and the program will begin promptly at 11:45 a.m.
We’ll hear from Shelby County Manager Chad Scroggins on progress made this year and what’s in store for Shelby County in 2026. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, at 205-663-4542 or use online registration.
TSCC October “Community Luncheon” features “State of Our Schools Throughout Shelby County”
The Chamber’s October Community Luncheon, which will be hosted by the Chamber’s Career Readiness Work Group, is scheduled to feature presentations from Alabaster City Schools, Hoover City Schools, Pelham City Schools and Shelby County Schools during the annual “State of Our Schools
Throughout Shelby County.”
The community luncheon will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2 in the banquet hall at the Grande Hall at Old Mill Square in Columbiana. Doors will open at 11 a.m. for business networking, which will feature showcase tables, and the program will begin promptly at 11:40 a.m.
Organizations engaged in educational programs and activities are invited to participate in the showcase feature. Contact the Chamber with questions or for more details on availability for a showcase table at 205-663-4542.
The investment is $25 per person for Shelby County Chamber
investors or $35 per person for “future” investors. Admission includes lunch. Reserved corporate tables of six are available for $160.
To ensure your participation, reservations are required by Monday, Sept. 29. Contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, at 205663-4542 or use online registration.
Chelsea Business Alliance Luncheon
The fourth quarter meeting in 2025 of the Chelsea Business Alliance—an affiliate of The Shelby County Chamber—is scheduled for
Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Chelsea Community Center from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The program will feature the an-
nual “State of the City” presentation by Mayor Tony Picklesimer.
The investment for the event, which includes lunch, is $20 per per-
son. To help us prepare properly with the caterer, please be sure to RSVP by noon on Friday, Oct. 3 to Kirk Mancer at kirk@shelbychamber.org.
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SHELBY COUNTY LEADERSHIP SKILLS
TRAINING
Jefferson State Community College in partnership with 58 INC & The Shelby County Chamber are offering a series of complementary leadership classes focused on skills that all leaders, supervisors or managers need to be more effective. Training areas include: leadership, communication, teamwork and leading multiple generations. Companies 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 and pass a written exam at the end of the course to receive the AIDT & JSCC Certified Leaders Certificate.
2025 SCHEDULE
Leadership 1 October 9 and October 10
Leadership 2 October 16
Leadership 3* October 17
Location
Jefferson State Community College 4600 Valleydale Road Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Time 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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2025 TSCC Offi cers 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
(June 12 – July 11, 2025)
The Red Barn
AIM Academy of Helena
Harbor Counseling Services
4 Sight Coaching (Re-Investor)
Lance Corporal Thomas Rivers Jr.
VFW Memorial Post 1218
Bald Eagle Leadership
Your Chamber at work
(June 12 – July 11, 2025)
- Responded to 42 requests for business and community information.
- Promoting Chamber investors as well as Chamber and community events through the following social media outlets:
