South Shelby Chamber Newsletter

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OCTOBER 2015

October Brings Even More Opportunities to Grow Your Business!

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Letter from the Executive Director 2015 has been a great year for the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce and we hope it was for you as well!

October will bring even more creative ways to market your business! We start with our annual Golf Tournament at Timberline Golf Course! Come and enjoy a beautiful day of golf!

We will also hear an update from Vincent Mayor Ray McAllister at our October 1st luncheon!

He will share a tremendous update on the newest industry coming to Vincent!

And, it is time to start nominations for the Tenth Annual Diamond Awards! We are taking nominations for the 2015 New Business of the Year; 2015 Business of the Year and 2015 Citizen of the Year!

If you know of a person or a business that has a great story from 2015, contact us and tell us their story! See you soon!

April Stone Executive Director

April Stone

Columbiana • Chelsea • Harpersville • Westover • Wilsonville • Vincent and the South Shelby County Region South Shelby County Chamber of Commerce - P.O. Box 396 Columbiana, AL 35051 - (p): 205-669-9075 - www.southshelbychamber.com

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Diamond Awards

South Shelby Chamber of Commerce 2015 Diamond Awards As we enter the fall of 2015, our minds turn to the accomplishments of the year. The South Shelby Chamber of Commerce will hosts the 10th Annual Diamond Awards on Thursday, December 3, 2015.

Please RSVP to April Stone at director@southshelbychamber.com to confirm your attendence. Cost per person will be $15 . ***We are also seeking nominations for 2015 New Business of the Year; Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year.

Nomination Procedure: To nominate a New Business of the Year, a Business of the Year or a Citizen of the Year, simply reply to this email with the Contact Information (Name of Business, Phone Number and Email Address) for that nominee.

Nominations are Due to the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce by Friday, November 20th at 12:00 pm.

If you have any questions or need further information, please call April

Stone at (205) 669-9075 or email at director@southshelbychamber.com Doug Snider with Snider’s Pharmacy accepts the 2014 South Shelby Chamber’s Business of the Year Award.

South Shelby Chamber Membership Testimonial Chris Mundy with Mundy Motors moved his automotive dealership to Columbiana almost a year ago and has seen a direct benefit of sharing the automobiles for sale on Facebook!

His products are shared on Facebook and he is able to utilize the services of his fellow Chamber members! If your business does not have a Facebook presence, start a page today!

And then, post! In store specials, sales, one time offers-advertise your business on Facebook!

Thursday, December 3, 2015 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Columbiana United Methodist Church 200 North Main Street Columbiana, AL 35051

PHOTOS AND EVENTS

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South Shelby Chamber Ambassadors John Samaniego, Chief Deputy Chris George and attendees enjoy coffee with the Mayor of Vincent

Cheryl Harper, Jon Harrison and Vicki Everett network at the Morning Mixer at My Favorite Laundry

Mary DeLoach and AccelAbility Clinic Director Samantha Wheeler

The SSCC Ambassador group is comprised of South Shelby Chamber members that want to go the extra step in ensuring their membership are working for their businesses.

This group is most visibly seen at the monthly Chamber Membership Luncheons, Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Opening ceremonies and they are the first relationship that our new members forge when they join the Chamber.

If you are ready to increase your visibility and build those lasting business relationships that positively impact your business, now is the time to become an Ambassador! Contact April Stone at (205) 669-9075.

Ashleigh Finn, Shelby Ridge Health & Rehab

Jane Scott ProForma Title and Closing

Barbara Zieba, Hampton Inn and Suites

Mary DeLoach, Comfort Keepers

Russell Scruggs and Mary Lee Reynolds

Kim Keilbasa Chubb’s Grub Station JaneAnn Mueller Renaissance Consignment Shop Urban Home Market

Carla Watkins, New Leaf Designs

Meagan Mims, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Charmaine Dye, Trade Partners Exchange

Mike Cooley, Chelsea COP

Donald Shirley, Chelsea COP

Peg Hill, Shelby County Board of Education

Alison Richardson Mary Kay

Vicki Everett, Juice Plus +

Trina Stogner Bath Fitter of Birmingham

Mary Fogo Chelsea Chiropractic & Acupunture

Melinda Bennett Candlewood Suites of Alabaster

Kendall Williams, Shelby County Schools Education Foundation

Jeff Adams Principal Financial Group

Paige Landry New Beacon Hospice

Laurie Edwards, First US Bank

Martha Lewis The American Village

Paul Visser Principal Financial Group

Linda Cook, Busy Hands Framing and Gift Jenn Campbell, Jenn Campbell Consulting

Mary Lee Reynolds and Russell Scruggs enjoy an update from Vincent Mayor Ray McAllister

Russell Scruggs Renasant Bank

We need your input!

We are currently planning our program of work for 2016 and we want to hear from you. Is there a topic you want to know more about? Is there a speaker you would like to see at a monthly membership luncheon?

Call April Stone At 205-669-9075 or email your suggestions to director@

Leslie Bartlett APH Radio 99.9 FM

southshelbychamber.com and then join us next year as we all work together to enhance the business community in the southern region of Shelby County

2015 Board Members Chair Ben Smith Smith Chiropractic Chair Elect Daniel Holmes Shelby County Newspapers Inc. Vice Chair of Finance Wayne Johnsey Piggly Wiggly Vice Chair of Governance Carol Bruser University of Montevallo Vice Chair of Development Casey Morris Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies Immediate Past Chair Donna Smelcer Shelby Baptist Medical Center Miranda Carter Johnny Ray’s

Kathy Copeland White Rock Quarry Mary DeLoach Comfort Keepers

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Jacqueline Gardner St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Health and Wellness Leisha Harris Trinity Medical Center Jon Lauderdale Alagasco Carl Orso Renasant Bank, Columbiana Lee Dorrill Blue Cross, Blue Shield Kelly T. Fox Hand, Arendall Law Firm, LLC Shane Armstrong Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Calendar of Events — October 2015 1

Membership Luncheon —11:30 am - 1:00 pm 200 North Main Street Columbiana United Methodist Church Columbiana, AL 35051 Sponsor: St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Health and Wellness Caterer: Mr. Harry’s Chickin De-Lux Spotlight: Town of Vincent $12 per person; we take Cash, Checks or Credit Cards

14 Morning Mixer —8:30 am -9:30 am Sammy’s Antiques in Wilsonville 9829 North Main Street Wilsonville, AL 35186 ***No Cost; No RSVP; Just Bring Your Business Cards and Come ready to Network!

Einstein’s Coffee (Inside Farmer Hall) University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL 35115 No Cost; No RSVP; Join the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce and the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce as we hear an update from Sheriff John Samaniego Montevallo

15 Coffee with the Sheriff —8:30 am-9:30 am

September 10, 2015 Membership Luncheon Sponsor: St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Health and Wellness Spotlight: Town of Vincent Speaker: Neeysa Biddle Caterer: Mr. Harry’s Chickin De-Lux Dessert Caterer: The Wooden Spoon Luncheons are held from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Columbiana United Methodist Church, 200 North Main Street Columbiana, AL 35051. Please Note: Luncheons are $12 per person, we accept cash, checks and credit cards. For displays, email April Stone at director@southshelbychamber.com.