September 2017 Business Connections

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September 2017 Business Connections Go & Grow Workshop: “Understanding How Business Relationships Work” 2017 Presenting Sponsor

business relationship, How to build a business relationship based on common values, What “engagement” looks like in a business, What “marriage” looks like in business, Staying “married” in business, And more.

The Go & Grow Workshop

will be from 11:30AM-1:00PM on Tuesday, September 5 at the Chamber. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is available for $10 per person for Chamber investors ($20 for “Future” investors).

To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations by noon on Friday, September 1 (due to the Labor Day Holiday) for this workshop

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by contacting Payton Thomas, Manager of Business Development & Support via e-mail at payton@ shelbychamber.org, call 6634542, ext. 105 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.

Join the Chamber for “CoffeeNet” at Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies located inside Snider’s Pharmacy Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, September 21 and join us at Ground Up Coffee & Smoothies located inside Snider’s Pharmacy, 15582 Highway 280 in Chelsea from 8:30AM until 9:30AM for CoffeeNet. The morning meeting, hosted by Ground Up

Coffee & Smoothies located inside Snider’s Pharmacy, 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, September 19 to assist in preparation.

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

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On Tuesday, September 5, the Chamber’s Go & Grow Workshop -- presented by Business Telephones, Inc. and co-sponsored by JJC Professional Business Coaching, LLC -- will be an interactive workshop featuring Michael Smith, the Chamber’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence from The Great, The Good and The Gone.

Michael will be facilitating a workshop on understanding how relationships work in business. How to establish a solid

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Third Quarterly Industry Tour to be Held at Southern Organics The Chamber’s Existing Business & Industry Work Group is holding its third Quarterly Industry Tour, sponsored by Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc., from 9:00AM until 10:00AM on September 14 at Southern Organics near Columbiana.

Southern Organics specializes in growing local, healthy produce through ecologically sustainable methods. This is achieved by combining the aquaculture and hydroponic industries into one integrated system that thrives on continuous technological advances.

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Nutrient-rich water from their tilapia flows under rafts in their state of the art greenhouses to continually nourish their plants. This enables them to grow all of their produce without the use of any pesticides, insecticides or any harmful chemicals used in traditional agriculture.

Southern Organics is able to grow superior products through continuous focus on innovation and sustainable practices. They believe there is value in being able to eat a product that was harvested that morning as opposed to a week or more ago. When buying products from

Southern Organics you are investing in food that is 100% locally grown and treated with care to ensure premium quality and taste.

Participants will meet on site at 120 Landfill Road, Columbiana AL 35051.

There is no cost to attend however reservations are requested to assist with preparation. Space is limited, register by noon on Tuesday, September 12 to Payton Thomas at payton@ shelbychamber.org or 6634542 ext. 105 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org/ events.

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Tee It Up “FORE” Education Golf Tournament Set for September 28

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various sponsorships that are available, please contact the Chamber at 663-4542 or visit www.shelbychamber.org/ events for more details.

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YOUR CHAMBER AT WORK Facebook: 26 New Likes, 81 Visits and 6,368 Post Reaches, Total Likes 2,839.

Twitter: 2,815 Followers, 143 Tweets, 14.9K Tweet impressions, 215 Profile Visits and 9 Mentions.

Instagram: 185 Posts, 406 Followers.

Responded to 157 requests for business & community information.

Notarized 37 “Certificates of Origin” for Shelby County companies.

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The Greater Shelby County and the South Shelby Chambers of Commerce have teamed up for the 28th Annual TEE IT UP “FORE!” Education Tournament, presented in 2017 by America’s First Federal Credit Union, will be held, September 28 at Timberline Golf Club.

This year’s tournament proceeds will benefit both Chamber’s scholarships and career readiness intiatives in the coming year.

A few of the education and workforce development programs the Greater Shelby County Chamber has launched over the past few years include: Keeping it Real, Student Career Awareness Fair, Student and Educator of the Year and Communication Matters.

Sponsorships and teams are almost sold out. If your organization is interested in having a team, player or participating through the

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Calling Volunteers for 2017 Student Career Awareness Fair

The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 3rd annual Student Career Awareness Fair at the Shelby County Exhibition Center in Columbiana on Tuesday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 13 for Shelby County 10th grade students. We are seeking volunteers to spend a day (8:30AM - 2:30PM) or a 1/2 day sharing your expertise with the students about the career fields listed at the end of this article.

As you can see there are 16 “career clusters/ areas” needing multiple volunteers in each to share with the students what they can expect in the “real world” what it’s like to work in a particular career field such as: how to dress, educational requirements, salary ranges, day-to-day expectations and

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duties, etc.

If you or someone in your business would like to volunteer please contact Keyla Handley at 663-4542 ext. 106, keyla@ shelbychamber.org for details or sign up online a www. shelbychamber.org. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, AV Technology & Communication

Business Management & Admin Education & Training Finance Government & Public Admin Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security Manufacturing

Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering, Math  Transportation, Distribution, Logistics

Volunteers Needed to Assist 9th Grade Students at “Keeping It Real” Program The Chamber is launching its 5th year of “Keeping It Real” in September. This program teaches 9th grade students about “real world” life choices by having them choose a random “life scenario” which includes marital/family status, education, job and salary. They learn how fast money can be spent just on basic necessities.

It’s been an eye opening experience for the past few years for the 9th graders and

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volunteers alike!

Volunteers are asked to spend one-half to one day at the school. Our first visit will be on September 22 at Cornerstone Christian School

followed by Kingwood Christian School on September 29. Volunteers would manage a station and assist 9th grade students as they “pay bills” and make “life choices” based

on the randomly drawn life situations. If you or your colleagues, are interested in being a volunteer, please call Keyla Handley at 663-4542 ext. 106, email at keyla@ shelbychamber.org or sign up online at www.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.

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Health Focus of the Month: Healthy Aging

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Exercise has even been shown to help prevent dementia.

Remember, the more you move today, the more likely you are to still be moving tomorrow! BALANCED DIET: A diet that includes more fruits and

vegetables will be higher in antioxidants, which help protect us against age-related changes.

High intake of produce also decreases the risk of many types of cancers. And plenty of protein is needed to help you maintain

that muscle mentioned above. SOCIAL SUPPORT: The emotional support offered by friends and family is often associated with longer, happier, and even healthier lives. CHECK-UPS: Regular visits to your physician will allow you to stay up-to-date on those blood pressure and cholesterol checks, cancer screenings, vaccinations, and other tests recommended for chronic disease prevention.

Of course, this is by no means a comprehensive list. There are numerous healthy habits that can help us age gracefully, but this is a great place to start!

Article submitted by: Whitney Tew, MD Grandview Medical Group — Lee Branch

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Hosts “Annual Safety Awards” at September Community Luncheon Join us on Wednesday, September 27 for the “Annual Safety Awards” Community Luncheon, presented by Alabama Power and cosponsored by A.C. Legg, Inc., as we honor public safety officials from throughout Shelby County. Each year we are privileged to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence in public safety by presenting them with an award.

This program is an opportunity for us to personally give thanks to the fire, police and sheriff personnel, and honor them for

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the outstanding service and sacrifices they make each day in keeping our respective communities a safe place to

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at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena, 500 Amphitheater Drive, Pelham.

Reservations requested by noon on Monday, September 25. Investment: Chamber investors $20, “Future” investors $30. Register online live, work, and play.

The luncheon will be held at www.shelbychamber.org or from 11:00AM until 1:00PM call the Chamber office at 663on Wednesday, September 27 4542.

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The US population is aging quickly. As a result, healthy aging is on the forefront of everyone’s minds, from epidemiologists and public health officials, to us as individuals. Getting older is inevitable, but there are ways you can take action now to improve your health down the road. EXERCISE: This is perhaps the most important of all. Try to be more active throughout the day, in addition to having a regular exercise program. Most people know about the need for cardiovascular exercise, but the importance of resistance training is often overlooked.

Resistance training allows you to hang on to the muscle mass you generally lose with time.

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Ambassador of the Month

Michael Ray is the Sales and Project Manager for Plexamedia.

Plexamedia is a company that specializes in responsive web design for businesses, churches, and non-profits. They also have the ability to live stream church services. He joined the company in June of 2011 shortly after receiving his bachelors in Information Systems from UAB. His company became an investor of the Greater Shelby County Chamber in February 2014, and he has been involved with the Ambassador Program for two years and is currently serving as Chair of the Program.

While a native to Gadsden, AL, he recently moved to the Hoover area after getting married and finishing his MBA at UAB in May 2014. His wife is a graduate from the University of Montevallo. Before working for Plexamedia, he was an IT manager for a local bank in Etowah County. Outside of his work, he is very active at the Station Church on Valleydale

GSCCC Board of Directors (as of 6/21/17)

Officers Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College (Chair) Joe Meads Sain Associates (Chair-elect) Paul Rogers NobleBank & Trust (Immediate Past Chair)

Ambassador Program Presented in 2017 by:

Charlie Stevens Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (Vice Chair, Business Development & Support) Jim Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc. (Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing)

Road and enjoys photographing weddings with his wife.

For more information about Plexamedia, call Michael at 256458-7656 or visit plexamedia. com.

Contact Us: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, Alabama 35124 Office: (205) 663-4542 Fax: (205) 663-4524 info@shelbychamber.org • www.shelbychamber.org

Linda Cencula Avadian Credit Union (Vice Chair, Community & Workforce Development) Bill Connor America’s First Federal Credit Union (Vice Chair, Finance & Administration) Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarries – Vincent Hills (Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs) John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services (Vice Chair, Investor Development) Board of Directors Matt Fridy (2017) Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt

Jeff Brown (2018) Brownstone Marketing Solutions William Carroll (2018) Armstrong Relocation Companies Alex Dudchock (2018) Shelby County Alison D. Howell (2018) Alabama Power Company Brian Massey (2018) St. Vincent’s Health System Tracey Morant Adams (2019) Renasant Bank Troy Ainsworth (2019) Lhoist North America Jay Dennis (2019) Regions Bank Mike Rickman (2019) Brookwood Baptist Health System Charles Hall (2019) Grandview Medical Center Mitt Schroeder (2019) Central State Bank April Harry (*) Warren, Averett LLC Mark Meadows (*) Chick-fil-A @ Inverness Rocky Patel (*) Hampton Inn & Suites-Pelham David Platt (*) Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama

Chris Grace (2017) Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.

Keith Richards (*) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

Katie McDowell (2017) Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Mechelle Wilder (*) ARC Realty

Michael Smith (2017) The GREAT, The GOOD and The GONE

(*) Serving a one-year term in 2017

Craig Sorenson (2017) SouthWest Water Company

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Mike Swinson (2017) Alabama Gas Corporation

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Welcome New Investors (as of 8/1/2017)

Angel Warriors Foundation Beth Chapman & Associates, LLC Champion Sports Medicine EliteMark Recruiting & Training Heartland Kevin Martin - New York Life Low Latency Communications, LLC Realty Pros, LLC - Amy Spinks Rodan and Fields Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods The Foundry Ministries

Alabaster Birmingham Pelham Pelham Pelham Alabaster Pelham Montevallo Birmingham Pelham Bessemer

Associations & Organizations Public Relations Firm Health & Wellness Staffing Payroll Services Insurance Telecommunications Real Estate Health & Beauty Retail Thrift Store

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

Chamber’s Two Entrepreneur Roundtables Offer Support mistakes.

The Roundtable program is exclusive for the single individual responsible for the direction of the company and with the authority to make final decisions.

There are currently two groups that meet - Entrepreneur Roundtable I which meets in discuss opportunities, challenges Hoover and Entrepreneur and more.

For additional information on Roundtable 280 which meets on Highway 280 - each month to the Chamber’s Entrepreneur

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Roundtable program - or an application to join one of the groups - please contact Chamber President Kirk Mancer by phone at 663-4542 ext. 101 or via e-mail at kirk@shelbychamber.org.

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The Chamber’s Entrepreneur Roundtable program is part problem-solving, part information-gathering and contact building. Participating business owners from noncompeting companies meet for a confidential, peer-to-peer forum each month to gain valuable insights into others’ successes and achievements, and learn how to avoid the pitfalls of their

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CHAMBER Events

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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Chamber closed for Labor Day.

Small Business Mentorship Appointments 8:00AM - 11:00AM Michael Smith, The Good, The Great & The Gone By appointment. Contact Payton Thomas at 663-4542, ext.

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Go & Grow Workshop “Understanding Business Relationships” 11:30AM - 1:00PM Presented by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone Presented by: Business Telephones, Inc. & Co-sponsored by: JJC Professional Business Coaching, LLC Reservations requested by noon on September 1.

Investment: No cost for workshop but lunch is available for $10 investors, $20 “Future” investors.

Career Readiness Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Shelby County Instructional Service Center 601 First Street South, Alabaster Ambassadors Work Group 11:30AM - 1:00PM Sponsor: NobleBank & Trust Small Business Work Group 4:00PM - 5:00PM Sponsor: Brownstone Marketing Solutions

Education Connections 8:30AM - 9:30AM Helena High School 1310 Hillsboro Parkway, Helena South Shelby Chamber Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:00PM Columbiana First Baptist Church 208 North Main Street, Columbiana Investment: $15. Reservation required.

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

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Career Awareness Fair 8:30AM - 2:30PM Shelby County Exhibition Center 86 Argo Road, Columbiana Sponsors: AC Legg, Inc., Graham & Associates, CPAs & Whataburger

Existing Business & Industry Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM iBERIABANK2695 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham

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Quarterly Industry Tour 9:00AM - 10:00AM Sponsor: Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. Southern Organics, 120 Landfill Rd, Columbiana Education Connections 8:30AM - 9:30AM Vincent High School, 42505 Highway 25, Vincent Entrepreneur Roundtable 280 11:30 - 12:30PM Presented By: Graham & Associates, CPAs

Montevallo Chamber Monthly Luncheon 11:30AM - 1:30PM Parnell Memorial Library, 377 Park Dr, Montevallo Investment: $12. No reservation required.

CoffeeNet 8:30AM - 9:30AM Ground Up Coffee & Smoothie’s located inside Snider’s Pharmacy, 15582 Highway 280, Chelsea Reservations requested by noon on September 19.

Entrepreneur Roundtable I 7:30AM - 8:30AM Presented By: Graham & Associates, CPAs

Keeping It Real 1:00PM - 2:30PM Sponsors: eCO Credit Union Foundation & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd. Cornerstone Christian School, 24975 Hwy 25, Columbiana GSCC Community Luncheon “Safety Awards” Presenting Sponsor: Alabama Power Company & Co-sponsor: A.C. Legg, Inc. Doors open at 11:00AM. Program 11:30AM - 1:00PM. Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham Reservations requested by noon, Monday, August 28.

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

Governmental Affairs Work Group 8:30AM - 9:30AM Sain Associates, Two Perimeter Park South, Ste 500 East, Birmingham “Tee It Up FORE Education” Golf Tournament 7:15AM - 3:00PM Presenting Sponsor: America’s First Federal Credit Union Timberline Golf Club, 300 Timberline Trail, Calera Keeping It Real 1:00PM - 2:30PM Sponsors: eCO Credit Union Foundation & The UPS Store Caldwell Mill Rd. Kingwood Christian School, 1351 Royalty Dr, Alabaster