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Business Connections “Keeping It Real” Program Making the Rounds with 9th Grade Shelby County Students! 2016 Presenting Sponsor:
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The Chamber’s Education Work Group launched the 4th year of its “Keeping It Real” Program. This program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices by giving them a randomassigned “life scenario” which includes marital/ family status, education, job and salary. The students then pay bills, make decisions on increasing education, adding a second job, etc. based on the randomassigned scenario. Each year this program has been an eyeopening experience for the 9th
graders and the volunteers that assist with the program. The Chamber is seeking volunteers on December 9 at Montevallo High School. Volunteers would manage a station and assist the students as they make decisions
“paying bills” and make “life choices” based their situation. If you or your colleagues, are interested in being a volunteer, please call Keyla Handley, Director, Community & Investor Development at 663-4542, ext. 106, or email keyla@
shelbychamber.org. Volunteers would arrive at the schools as early as 7:30AM and the program would conclude by 3:00PM. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.
2017 Legislative Preview Luncheon with Shelby County Delegation The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Work Group will host a Legislative Preview Luncheon featuring the Shelby County state legislative delegation as they prepare for the upcoming 2017 legislative session scheduled to begin on February 7. This meeting will provide area
business people with the opportunity to meet with the County’s state legislative delegation prior to the State Legislature’s convening in Montgomery. The luncheon will be from 11:30AM - 1:00PM on Wednesday, January 4 and feature a brief presentation from the delegation followed
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by a “question & answer” period for attendees. The program will be held at Jefferson State Community
College’s Shelby Campus (4600 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL 35242). The investment is $15 for Chamber investors, and $25 for “Future” investors. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by no later than Friday, December 30 by calling 6634542 or via e-mail at info@ shelbychamber.org. December 2016 | 53 Shelbychamber.org
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Chamber’s 2nd Annual Business Outlook Conference & 36th Annual Meeting Combined for Joint Mega-Event on January 25 Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 25, as the Chamber will be holding two signature events that day at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena! First, the Chamber’s 2nd Annual Business Outlook Conference featuring a panel of top-level executives from various business sectors in Shelby County (banking, real estate, healthcare, retail, small business, etc.) will provide their business outlook for Shelby County. The panel presentation will begin at 9:30AM This 2nd Annual Conference is co-hosted by the University of Montevallo and the Greater Shelby
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County, Montevallo and South Shelby chambers. Following the panel presentation, Dr. Stephen Craft, Dean of the Stephens Business School at the University of Montevallo, will provide an overview during lunch that day on what 2017 will look like for Shelby County. The 2017 Business Outlook for Shelby County will be
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the featured presentation at the Chamber’s 36th Annual Meeting scheduled to begin at 11:00AM. Prior to Dr. Craft’s presentation, the Chamber will celebrate the past year’s accomplishments under 2016 Chair Paul Rogers’ leadership
and kick-off the new year of programs and activities under 2017 Chamber Chair Keith Brown. A limited number of tickets for $20 per person for Chamber investors ($40 for “Future” investors) and reserved Chairman’s, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Corporate tables of 8 for both events are available. For more information, or to make a reservation, please contact Payton Thomas at payton@ shelbychamber.org or by telephone at 663-4542, ext. 105.
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27th Annual Golf FORE! Education Four Teams Place in Tournament While all of our golfers were winners at our 27th Annual Golf FORE! Education Tournament held in October at Timberline
Golf Club, Calera, we would like to recognize the following golf teams for earning spots in the tournament.
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Second Place: Shelby County Reporter
Eighth Place: Central State Bank
Fourteenth Place: Renasant Bank
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First Place: Bryant Bank
There were numerous contest holes with winners, tons of valuable door prizes given away and other teams that placed to win prizes too.
Our tournament mixes up the winning team numbers to keep it interesting at the conclusion of play. Thank you to our 2016 presenting
sponsor HEALTHSOUTH Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital. And thank you to everyone that participated in our tournament. Your
participation ensures our 2017 Workforce Development Programs for Shelby County Students will continue to make a postive impact. December 2016 | 55 Shelbychamber.org
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Welcome New Investors (as of 9/29/2016-11/1-2016)
Alabama National Guard / 22nd Recruiting & Retention Battallion Alabaster Trophy Company Con-Site Services Inc. Farmers Insurance - Joseph Buff Agency Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Alabaster Jones Orthodontics Metro Companies
Montgomery
Government - State
Alabaster Chelsea Chelsea Alabaster Birmingham Pelham
Advertising Specialties Construction Insurance Lodging Dental Storage
For a complete listing of all current Chamber investors please visit our Online Business Directory at business.shelbychamber.org/list.
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Ring-In the Holiday Season with December 15 Business After Hours Shelby County’s premier business networking event has a “holiday” theme this month to “celebrate the season” at the next Business After Hours event presented by Shelby County Newspapers. Bring plenty of business cards, come ready to make some serious business contacts and earn a chance
to win some prizes on December 15 from 5:30PM7:00PM at Holiday Inn Express Pelham, 260 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham. The cost -which includes hot, heavy hors d’oeuvres and two beverage coupons -- for any Chamber investor is $10 per person and $20 for “Future” investors. Reservations are required,
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so please register via email at info@shelbychamber.org, by phone at 663-4542 or online at www.shelbychamber.org by December 12.
Don’t Forget To Give Your Feedback on 2017 Business Climate! Your Greater Shelby County Chamber is teaming up again this year -- with the University of Montevallo’s Stephens College of Business -- to determine what Shelby County business people think our local 2017 business outlook will look like. To do that, we’re asking Chamber investors to take a few moments to complete our 2017 Business Climate Survey -- developed by the Chamber’s Small Business Work Group & Dr. Stephen Craft, Dean of the Stephens College of Business -- to 56 | ShelbyLiving.com Shelbychamber.org
provide important feedback on business issues affecting your company in 2017. All individual responses will be kept confidential,
but the overall results will be released and shared in composite during the Chamber’s 2017 Business Outlook Conference co-
hosted by the Stephens College of Business. In addition, the information will also be shared with economic developers, elected officials and the media so we’ll all have a better idea of what business people like you think 2017 will hold for Shelby County. You can complete the survey by going on-line at www.shelbychamber.org and complete the survey there. You can access the survey by clicking on the “2017 Business Outlook Survey” rotator slide on the front page of the site.
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Thank you Pelham Flowers by Desiree’ for providing the ribbon and bows for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies and Cake Art by Cynthia Bertolone for providing a cake for the Ambassador of the Month.
Congratulations to Brittani Morris State Farm on the grand opening/ ribbon cutting ceremony of her full service insurance agency in the Propst Promenade Alabaster. Brittani was joined in support by Mayor Marty Handlon, City Officials, family and Ambassadors.
Congratulations to Selective Management Services on the grand opening of it’s new location in Pelham. They provide neighborhood management services, from administration and financial management to maintenance and covenant enforcement.
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Brookwood Health Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster hosted the recent CoffeeNet event. Presented in 2016 by Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC, CoffeeNet events are designed for investors to network before heading to the office.
The Chamber held its 3rd Annual Industry Block Party featuring a presentation by Alabama Technology Network for participating in Manufacturing Day 2016. Guests heard comments by Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon, John Browning, Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC and Chris Grace, Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Charlie Stevens, Thompson Tractor Company, Alabaster, and host of the Block Party, concluded the program. Guests then enjoyed refreshments, networking and tours of the facility.
Investors enjoyed learning about the history of the Chamber, benefits, upcoming events, sponsorship opportunities, how to become involved through networking activities and through joining a Chamber Work Group. Presented in 2016 by Mutual Savings Credit Union, investors learned about the credit union and enjoyed a “free lunch” provided by this sponsorship.
Students learned about making “real-world” budgeting choices at the latest “Keeping It Real” Program held for 9th graders at Calera High School. Co-sponsored in 2016 by Central State Bank and The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Valleydale, this important program teaches students about education, cost of living, budgeting and making life choices based on a “random-assigned” scenario. December 2016 | 57 Shelbychamber.org
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Ambassador of the Month
Congratulations to Vicki Everett, Juice Plus+ Franchise Owner, for earning Ambassador of the Month. Vicki has been an Ambassador with the Chamber for more than five years and loves promoting Shelby County, the great county she lives and works in daily! She is a former teacher whose passion is educating and counseling children and adults about the role whole food nutrition plays in our health and our lifestyle. Juice Plus+ has been a daily part of Vicki’s life for more than 15 healthy years and she feels ethically and professionally responsible to share it with others. Juice Plus+ is a 23 year old global business, reaching 20+ countries, and is the most thoroughly researched brand name whole food nutritional product in the world with 30+ studies published in peer reviewed medical journals. Juice Plus is not a vitamin. Most importantly, Juice Plus+ is 32 vine ripened vegetables, fruits, berries and 2 grains picked fresh from THE FARM to CAPSULE or SOFT CHEW FORM. Additionally, THE TOWER GARDEN by JUICE PLUS, an aeroponic vertical gardening system for the patio or poolside, serves from THE TOWER to THE TABLE.
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GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 01/01/16)
Officers Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Chair) Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair-elect)
Vicki is active in her community and throughout Shelby County with her church, professional and community organizations and is an Ambassador with the Greater Shelby County and South Shelby County Chambers of Commerce. Ultimately, Vicki’s passion is giving back to the community with her time and talents. For more information about Juice Plus+, call Vicki at 205-332-5255 or visit http:// vickieverett.juiceplus.com. Ambassador Program Presented in 2016 by:
Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC (Immediate Past Chair) John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support) Jim Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. (Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing) Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries – Vincent Hills (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) David Platt Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Investor Development)
Matthew Hogan (2016) Bama Budweiser Gregg Maercker (2016) First Commercial Bank - Retired Bill Connor (2017) America’s First Federal Credit Union Matt Fridy (2017) Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt Chris Grace (2017) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE Craig Sorenson (2017) SouthWest Water Company Jeff Brown (2018) Brownstone Marketing Solutions William Carroll (2018) Armstrong Relocation Companies Alex Dudchock (2018) Shelby County Brian Massey (2018) St. Vincent’s Health System Bob Phillips (2018) Shelby Baptist Medical Center Ashley Robinett (2018) Alabama Power Company Tracey Morant Adams (*) Renasant Bank
Board of Directors Tim Benefield (2016) Buffalo Rock Company
Brandon Greve (*) Regions Bank
Linda Cencula (2016) Avadian Credit Union
Mark Griggs (*) Summer Classics
Steve Chapman (2016) Alabama Gas Corporation
Mark Meadows (*) Chick-fil-A @ Inverness
Bruce Fryer (2016) Lhoist North America
(*) Serving a one-year term in 2016
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Business Week” activities held annually. Governmental Affairs Work Group Serve as the liaison between our elected officials at the local, state and federal levels and our investors, regarding business/commerce specific issues. Coordinate development of the Chamber’s annual Public Policy Agenda as well as Montgomery Drive-In. Education Work Group Provide information with an emphasis on career development and the promotion of a qualified workforce. Organize the “Keeping It Real” Program, annual Career Awareness Fair program and Student &
Educator of the Year Awards recognition. Health Services Work Group Promote the importance of good health, wellness and education for Shelby County businesses, provide recommendations for the Health Focus of the Month in Business Connections, host Annual “Healthcare Professionals of the Year” program and coordinate the annual Healthy Lifestyles Expo. Ambassadors Work Group Serve as goodwill Ambassadors between the Chamber and new or relocated businesses. Assists with Chamber events, programs, ribbon-cuttings,
ground-breakings and other outreach efforts as needed. Entrepreneur Roundtable Program I (ERT) A program for the individual responsible for the direction of the company, and with the authority to make final decisions, can gain valuable insights through monthly meetings with similar individuals from other companies. There is an application process for this program and an additional annual expense covers breakfast or lunch. Entrepreneur Roundtable Program 280 (ERT 280) A program -- specific to businesses located on or near the Highway 280 corridor -- for the individual responsible for the direction of the company and with the authority to make final decisions, can gain valuable insights through monthly meetings with similar individuals from other companies. There is an application process for this program and an additional annual expense covers breakfast or lunch.
Hand Hygiene: Clean Hands Saves Lives Keeping hands clean through hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. Hand washing is like a “do-it-yourself” vaccine -it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub for 20 seconds, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of illness so you
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can stay healthy. Regular hand washing, particularly before and after certain activities like eating, toileting, changing diapers, before and after applying cosmetics, and blowing your nose, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent
the spread of germs to others. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol (using the quantity recommended on the label) and rub over all surfaces of your hands and fingers until dry. It’s quick, it’s simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick. Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc. gov/handwashing/when-
how-handwashing.html Article submitted by: Janet Chance RN, BSN, CIC, MPSL, CPHQ Infection Preventionist Healthsouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital December 2016 | 59 Shelbychamber.org
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There are numerous opportunities for involvement with the Chamber. The following is a list of Work Groups along with a brief description of each. These Work Groups meet on a monthly basis throughout the year. If you’d like to participate in one or more Work Groups to be involved in these programs and activities, please contact the Chamber at 663-4542. Existing Business & Industry Work Group Recognize and support local industries through tours, legislative actions, seminars and other appropriate means. Organize the annual Industry Appreciation Event, Industry Block Party, development of a Manufacturers Roundtable, host an annual Recycling Day event and maintain the Green Business Program. Small Business Work Group Promote the economic success of small businesses through a variety of events, seminars, promote monthly mentorship sessions and the Go and Grow workshops. Organize annual “Small
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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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South Shelby Chamber Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Columbiana First Baptist Church, 208 North Main Street, Columbiana Investment: $12. Reservation required. Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions “Keeping It Real” Program 7:30AM - 3:00PM Co-sponsors: Central State Bank & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd/ Hoover Montevallo High School, 980 Oak St, Montevallo Volunteers needed. Contact Keyla Handley, 663-4542, ext. 106. Health Services Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Education Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Service Center 601 First Street South, Alabaster
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Entrepreneur Roundtable 280 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM
Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM iBERIABANK 2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham
Annual Holiday Business After Hours 5:30PM - 7:00PM Sponsor: Shelby County Reporter Holiday Inn Express - Pelham 260 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by December 12. Investment: $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors. Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required. Chamber Closed for Christmas Holiday
YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK Facebook: 37 New Likes, 101 Visits and 3,064 Post Reaches,Total Likes 2,664. Twitter: 2,636 Followers, 185 Tweets, 22K Tweet impressions, 225 Profile Visits and 10 Mentions. Responded to 131 requests for business & community information. Notarized 40 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County Companies
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