Business Connections March 2019

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

MARCH 2019 BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

“Coffee with the Mayor” of Chelsea Presenting Sponsor

Co-Sponsor

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Be sure to mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 19 and plan to join us at the Chelsea Community Center from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for coffee with Tony Picklesimer, Mayor of Chelsea.

The morning meeting, presented by Knowles Realty and co-sponsored by Shelby County Reporter, 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 Monday, March 18 to assist in preparation.

Please contact the Chamber by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

March 5 Business After Hours at Corbin Farms Winery

Shelby County’s premier business networking event — sponsored by Graham and Associates, CPAs — will be held at Corbin Farms Winery.

Bring plenty of business cards and ready to make some serious business contacts. Plus,

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if you meet enough people you’ll earn a chance to win

some prizes on March 5th from 5:30PM until 7:00PM at Corbin Farms Winery, 800 Highway 87, Calera, AL 35040.

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 663-4542 or online at www.shelbychamber.org by noon on Monday, March 4.

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CELEBRATING GROWTH IN SHELBY COUNTY

Byars/Wright Insurance - Alabaster, AL

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Golden Rule BBQ - Pelham, AL

Alabama Psychiatry - Pelham, AL

Chelsea Park Elementary School - Chelsea, AL

Alabama Wildlife Center - Pelham, AL

SAS Tax and Accounting - Pelham, AL Therachem Research Medilab - Chelsea, AL

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HEALTH FOCUS:

I have dentures, why do I need to see the dentist?

Sponsored in 2019 by:

medications to help kick the habit. I always ask patients that use chewing tobacco to try to quit. For those that are not ready, I tell them to try to at

least move it to different locations in their mouth so it is not constantly sitting on the same tissue. Alcohol use is another risk factor for developing oral cancer.

As with all cancers, the sooner it is found, the better the outcome will be. If it is caught too late, the cancer may have already spread or metastasized. Being pro-active

with your dental health and being aware of the significance of oral caner is key. Make sure you schedule your yearly dental exam today.

Anne Lindsey Cates, D.D.S. Pelham Parkway Dentistry 205-620-9220 2685 Pelham Parkway Dentistry Suite B Pelham, Alabama 35124

Pari Barzegari Joins Chamber Staff As Manager of Community & Career Development Pari Barzegari has joined the Chamber staff team as its new Manager of Community & Career Development. In her role, Ms. Barzegari will coordinate the Chamber’s career readiness / workforce development and healthy lifestyles programming with

the Career Readiness and Health Services Work Groups.

Pari is a 2008 graduate from the University of North Alabama with a BA in Communications Arts. Her previous professional experience includes Executive Director of the Appling

County (Georgia) Arts Council, Chemical Sales with Arcadian Services in Florence and Human Resources Administrator/ Recruiter with Rehab Resources in Oswego, NY.

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Whether you still have your teeth or not, everyone needs at least a yearly check-up exam with their dentist. You still have gums, lips, cheeks, a tongue, the floor under your tongue, and a palate (roof of mouth) These areas are the most common places to find oral cancer and need to be checked by a dental professional.

Just like all cancers, oral cancer can affect anyone, but certain factors can put you at a higher risk. First, cancer is twice as common in men than women. Secondly, your risk increases with age as most cases are diagnosed in those over fifty years of age. In addition, those that work outside or spend time in tanning beds are at a higher risk of lip cancers.

Your lifestyle choices can increase your risk. Tobacco use whether it is in the form of cigarettes or chewing tobacco dramatically increases your chances. If you are interested in smoking cessation, your dentist can prescribe

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Ambassador of the Month AND 2018 GSCC Ambassador of the Year A huge congratulations to Charmaine Dye for earning Ambassador of the Month and 2018 GSCC Ambassador of the Year. Charmaine is a 24 year veteran in the trade exchange industry with certification as a Certified Trade Broker (CTB) by the National Association of Trade Exchanges. She brings a wealth of experience and hard-earned “know how” to our trade exchange. “I am passionate about helping business owners get what they need/want through trade. I love getting to know our partners and serving as a resource to broker trades.” I couldn’t ask for a more perfect job or company to work for, Moxey.

Moxey has become the the number one, member-owned barter exchange in the greater Birmingham area.

With over 265+ members, and growing, they are building a community of business owners who buy, sell and serve one another without spending cash in their

TSCC Board of Directors (as of 1/16/19)

OFFICERS Chamber Chair Mr. Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union Chair-Elect Ms. Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries–Vincent Hills Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Dr. Jay Crisman 280 Animal Medical Center Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing Ms. Katie McDowell Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Presenting Sponsors

Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Ms. Carol Bruser University of Montevallo Vice Chair, Finance & Administration Mr. Chris Grace Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Mr. Brian Massey St. Vincent’s Health System Vice Chair, Investor Relations Ms. Alison Howell Steineker Alabama Power Company

managed bartering organization.

Contact Charmaine to discuss the ways your company could take advantage of the benefits for barter exchange by calling her cell at 529-1786 or email cdyetrade@ charter.net.

Mr. Daniel Listi (2019) Shelby Baptist Medical Center Mr. Kevin Morris (2019) America’s First Federal Credit Union Mr. Carl Orso (2019) Renasant Bank Mr. Mitt Schroeder (2019) Central State Bank Mr. Tim Benefield (2020) Buffalo Rock Company Ms. April Harry (2020) Warren, Averett, LLC Mr. Jeff McDowell (2020) McDowell Security Services, LLC Mr. Keith Richards (2020) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café’ Mike Swinson (2020) Spire Alabama, Inc. Ms. Mechelle Wilder (2020) ARC Realty Mr. Paul Barber (2021) S. S. Nesbitt and Company

Vice Chair, Tourism & Recreation Mr. Alex Dudchock Shelby County

Mr. Matthew Hogan (2021) Bama Budweiser of Shelby County

Immediate Past Chairs Ms. Jacqueline Gardner St. Vincent’s One Nineteen

Ms. Brittani Morris (2021) State Farm Insurance - Brittani Morris Agency

Mr. Joe Meads Sain & Associates

Mr. Casey Morris (2021) Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies in Snider’s Pharmacy

DIRECTORS Mr. Shane Armstrong (2019) Premier Healthcare Mr. Cris Cano (2019) Alabama Power Company Mr. Stephen Dawkins (2019) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Jay Dennis (2019) Regions Bank Mr. Lee Dorrill (2019) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Ms. Kelly Thrasher Fox (2019) Hand Arendall, Harrison, Sale LLC Mr. Charles Hall (2019) Grandview Medical Center Ms. Leisha Harris (2019) Grandview Medical Center Mr. Bill Keller (2019) Renasant Bank

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Mr. Bruce King (2019) Lhoist North America

Mr. Fred Smith (2021) Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Dr. Scott Coefield (*) Superintendent Pelham City Schools Ms. Bridgette Jordan Smith (*) Council Member, District 2 City of Vincent Ms. Debbie Parrott (*) Vice President / Branch Manager iBERIA Bank Mr. Jeff Purvis (*) Director of Operations A. C. Legg, Inc. Ms. Diane Thomas (*) Owner / Operator PostNet of Chelsea

(*) Serving a one-year term in 2019

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“Eggs & Issues” Breakfast with Congressman Gary Palmer On Wednesday April 16, U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer will join us for an “Eggs & Issues” Breakfast event from 7:30AM9:00AM at Birmingham Marriott Hotel, 3590 Grandview Parkway.

Congressman Palmer will provide a Washington Update.

Time permitting we will open the floor to questions from those attending.

This event is co-hosted by the Montevallo, Mountain Brook, Hoover Area, Shelby County and Vestavia Hills chambers of commerce.

The investment for a full

breakfast is $15 per person..

Registration is required, so please contact the Chamber via e-mail at info@shelbychamber. org, by phone at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.

Congressman Gary Palmer

Volunteers Needed for “Keeping It Real” Program Co-Sponsors

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See us for all your Business, Corporate, School Police and Fire Department attire needs.

By George Screen Printing, Embroidery and Promotional Products.

Look Good!

Feel Good!

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The Chamber is seeking Presenting Sponsor volunteers for Helena High School on March 1 and Chelsea High School on March 14. If you or your colleagues are interested in being a volunteer, please contact the Chamber at 663- org or register online at www. will be provided Lunch volunteers.

4542 or info@shelbychamber. shelbychamber.org.

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Welcome New Investors (as of 1/28/19)

Member Name Joe Hudson Collision Center - Champion Blvd The Davis Insurance Agency OnTime Service Penn Mutual Alabama Agency Rittenhouse Village At Hoover Sunbelt Business Brokers Melissa Wise/RealtySouth Agency

Categories Automobile Repair Financial Coaching & Consulting Electrical Services, HVAC, Plumbing Services Financial Products & Services Senior Care Facility, Senior Services Brokerage Firm Real Estate

City Birmingham Birmingham Hoover Birmingham Hoover Vestavia Birmingham

For a complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.

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2019 Montgomery Drive-In Scheduled For April 2 The Chamber’s 2019 Montgomery Drive-In will be held on April 2 at various locations in our state capitol.

The program includes: transportation to and from

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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.

The cost for participants is $45 for Chamber investors and $75 for “Future”investors. 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 419-3361.

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Health Services Work Group Are you a healthcare professional or have a passion for healthy living? Join the Health Services Work Group to help promote the importance of good health, wellness and education for Shelby County business - also assist in coordinating the “Health Focus of the Month” in the Chamber newsletter, seminars on healthrelated topics, a “Healthy Lifestyles Expo” and more! The group Meets the 2nd Friday of each month at 8:30AM at the Chamber office.

The, scheduled for March 7 is hosted by the Chamber’s Health Services Work Group and will feature comments from Saint Vincent’s One Nineteen on Healthy Living.

Make plans to attend on March 7 from 11:30AM until 1:00PM at First Baptist Church of Columbiana.

RSVPs are requested by March 5 to assist in preparation.

“Chamber Community Luncheon” Developing Alabama’s Workforce with Ed Castile The Chamber’s March Community Luncheon will feature a presentation titled “Developing Alabama’s Workforce” featuring Ed Castile, Alabama Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Workforce Development Division on Wednesday March 20th. The meeting, presented

by Southwest Water Company and co-sponsored by Renasant Bank, will be held in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena.

Doors will open at 11:00AM

Presenting Sponsor

for business networking, hot buffet at 11:30AM and the program will begin promptly at noon. The program will conclude at 1:00PM. In addition to the great business networking, we’ll also hear from Ed Castile about the state of Alabama’s workforce

development initiatives. With record low unemployment and the changing skill needs, the importance of a cutting-edge workforce development system is more critical than ever.

The cost is $20 per person for Chamber investors and

Co-Sponsor

$30 per person for “Future” investors and includes a luncheon buffet. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber at info@ shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 663-4542 or use online registration.

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March “Chamber Connections” Luncheon

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Read more details or register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org or the Chamber office 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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Keeping it Real at Helena High School Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM Corbin Farms Winery 800 Highway 87, Calera, AL 35040 Career Readiness Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Locations Vary

Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM The Shelby County Chamber 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham “Chamber Connections Luncheon” 208 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051 Investment: Investors $15 and Future Investors $25.

Reservations appreciated to assist in preparation.

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

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Tourism & Recreation Work Group 9:00AM - 10:00AM Locations Vary.

Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM iBERIABANK, 2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham

Keeping it Real at Chelsea High School

Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Coffee with the Mayor of Chelsea Chelsea Community Center Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required.

“Chamber Community” Luncheon Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, February 25.

Investment: $20 investors, $30 “Future” investors.

YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK (January 1, 2019- January 28, 2019)

Facebook: 25 “new likes”, 242 “views’, 5,755 “post reaches’ and 3,349 “total likes”.

Twitter: 37 “tweets”, 5767 “tweet impressions”, 195 “profile visits”, 3 “mentions” 3,008 “followers”, Instagram: 1,184 “posts”, 953 “followers”.

Responded to 61 requests for business & community information.

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