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Business Connections The Chamber’s September Membership Program, hosted by the Health Services Work Group, will feature a presentation by Dr. Donald Williamson, Alabama’s State Health Officer for the past 20 years. In addition to being an advocate for child health and communicable disease prevention and treatment, Williamson has led the state through numerous disasters and crises including hurricanes, tornado outbreaks, and the massive Gulf of Mexico oil
spill. Under his leadership, Alabama has become a leader in health education satellite conferencing.
He was the champion of a constitutional amendment that, had it not passed, would have left Alabama Medicaid with a $100 million shortfall this fiscal year. Businesses in the health care industry will be participating in the Showcase Feature during networking. Contact Keyla Handley, keyla@ shelbychamber.org or 663-4542, ext. 106. The Membership Program, sponsored by First Commercial Bank, will be held from 11:00AM until
1:00PM on September 24 at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham. Investment is $20 for Greater Shelby Chamber members, $30 “Future” members. Reservations requested by noon, Monday, September 22 by calling the Chamber at 663-4542 or register online at www. shelbychamber.org.
Green Business Program Announces Certified Green Business Member The Chamber's Existing Business & Industry Work Group is pleased to congratulate Hampton Inn & Suites of Eagle Point on being approved as a Certified Green Business. The Green Business Program, sponsored by Trash Taxi of Alabama, LLC, is based on a point system in the categories of Waste Prevention, Recycling, Purchasing, Energy Conservation, Transportation, Water Conservation, and Pollution.
Each applicant has to receive a minimum of 20 points total to be designated as a “Certified Chamber Green Business.” The purpose of this program is to recognize Shelby County businesses that are committed and engaged in
environmentally responsible operations and practices, also known as “green” business practices. The program will recognize these companies each year at the annual Industry Appreciation Event. If your company is
engaged in green practices and is interested in applying for the Chamber’s Green Program Certification, the application can be found on the website, www. shelbychamber.org. For further questions please contact Brooke Story, brooke@shelbychamber.org or call 663-4542, ext. 105.
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September Membership Program to feature Dr. Donald Williamson, State Health Officer, ADPH