SSCC Newsletter

On the move

SEPTEMBER 2015

South Shelby Chamber Members Enjoy Networking this Summer!

Corporate Sponsors

Letter from the Executive Director This month will bring more opportunities to network your business! On Thursday, September 10th, join us at the South Shelby Chamber Membership Luncheon as we hear from Grandview Medical Center CEO Keith Granger and then on Thursday, September 24th, join us at Harpersville Town Hall as we hear an update from Mayor Theo Perkins.

And, make plans to join us in October for our Mayor’s Invitational Golf Tournament at Timberline Golf Course. Contact me for all the details!

Jump in where you can and make your membership work for you!

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

How I Use the Office Depot Benefit...

Casey Morris of Snider’s Pharmacy and Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies recently reached out to Van Singleton, Store Manager of Office Max on Highway 280. He wanted to see how he could use the Chamber Discount Card and saves money on office supplies!

Van came out to his store and reviewed all the supplies they order each month. They

were able to transfer their order and save money!

Call Van Singleton today and see how much money you can save! (205) 980-2511 To get your Store Purchasing Card, simply visit www.southshelbychamber.com and Click On the Office Depot Button and start saving!

Notice of Vacancies on the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Per the By-Laws of the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce, The Board of Directors are announcing four open

positions for this board. To nominate April Stone at (205) 669someone, 9075 or email her at director@ please contact Executive Director southshelbychamber.com.

Announcing the 2015 “Shelby County Mayor’s Invitational” South Shelby Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament!

Thursday, October 8, 2015 1:00 pm Shotgun Start Timberline Golf Course 300 Timberline Trail Calera, AL 35040 Start the day with lunch and Mix and Mingle with Businesses as well as the Mayors from all over Shelby County! Find out what is happening in

these exciting communities!

Entry Fee for Teams: $500 Individual Fee: $150 Tee/Green Sign Sponsor: $100 Hospitality Tent Sponsor: $250 Putting Contest Sponsor: $500 To Sign Up a Team or to Sponsor a part of this exciting event, please call April Stone at (205)

669-9075 or email director@ southshelbychamber.com!

We would like to thank the following for their Sponsorship of the 2015 Golf Tournament: Bryant Bank~Title Sponsor Shelby County Reporter~Beverage Sponsor Rux Carter Insurance~Hole In One Sponsor

PHOTOS AND EVENTS

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South Shelby Chamber Ambassadors

Tyler Rutledge, State Farm Insurance celebrates his first year of business with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Harpersville library patrons joined Town of Harpersville officials as they cut the ribbon on the newly renovated library!

APH Radio Founder Gene Rowley was joined by family and friends as he cut the ribbon to celebrate the Brand New Studio!

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

Phyllis Bolena Renasant Bank 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

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

Leslie Bartlett APH Radio 99.9 FM

Advanced Weight Loss Marketing Director Denise Bradford cut the ribbon in Pelham and Calera as the business locations were celebrated with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Welcome New Members Welcome New Chamber Members! Please do Business with these members or refer them to someone else! (as of August 13, 2015).

Greystone Chiropractic Lee Goldenburg 5426 Highway 280 E, Ste. 7 Birmingham, AL 35242 205-981-9080

Accelability Physical Therapy Krista Cahalane 331 Chelsea Corners Way, Ste 101 Chelsea, AL 35043 205-678-5035

Big Man’s Restaurant Kenneth Lee 39622 Highway 25 Harpersville, AL 35078 205-642-9167

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 — September 2015 10

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Membership Luncheon 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 200 North Main Street Columbiana United Methodist Church Columbiana, AL 35051 Sponsor: Grandview Medical Center Caterer: Taziki’s Spotlight: Healthcare Entities $12 per person; we take Cash, Checks or Credit Cards Business After Hours 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Bama Budweiser of Shelby County 2400 Highway 280 Harpersville, AL 35078 **No Cost; No RSVP; Just come, relax and Network!

18 Social Media Seminar

8:30 am - 10:00 am Hampton Inn at Eagle Point 6220 Farley Lane Birmingham, AL 35242 Topic: This seminar will give you a closer look at the popular social

media networks ---Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+,

Pinterest, Instagram.

24 Coffee With Harpersville Mayor Theo Perkins!

8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.

83 Town Hall Ln, Harpersville, AL 35078

September 10, 2015 Membership Luncheon Sponsor: Grandview Medical Center Spotlight: Healthcare Entities Speaker: Grandview Medical Center CEO, Keith Granger Caterer: Taziki’s 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.