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summer 2013 The Business Journal of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama

Riverfront Village

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New Campaign Launched to Promote Shopping Local Plus Chamber@Work, New Members & More!

Revitalizing

T-Town New Developments Bring New Life to Tuscaloosa

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Word from Our Leadership

6 New Developments Bring New Life to T-Town 8 New Campaign Launched to Promote Shopping Local

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Chamber@Work

14 Here We Grow Again: Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings

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Comparative Economic Indicators

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Working as One Investors

18 Membership 101 19

2013 Board of Directors

20 New Members

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Calendar of Events

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Ryan Phillips

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ON THE COVER Riverfront Village

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Jason Walker

Dear neighbor, You are holding the inaugural issue of Rising Tide, the new magazine of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama. Thanks to our outstanding partnership with The Tuscaloosa News, we will publish this magazine on a quarterly basis. It is our mission to provide pertinent information that can be useful to the business community as well as interesting stories about the many talented professionals who help keep our economy strong.

We are so fortunate to be the home of great institutions of higher education such as the nationally-renowned University of Alabama. Our new magazine’s name hopefully alludes to that same championship mentality, but it also has a different meaning. One of the cultural mindsets among the volunteer leadership and staff of the Chamber is the old adage “a rising tide floats all boats”. To us, that means that when the public, private and nonprofit sectors of our community work together through a shared vision, everyone succeeds.

Now and in the future, Rising Tide will be one of the avenues in which The Chamber will tell the story of all the great economic development-driven successes this community will continue to enjoy. We welcome your comments, questions and ideas.

Happy reading,

Jim M. Page, CCE President and CEO Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama We have all had the opportunity in recent years to see the successful results of “the process”: Paying attention to the details, playing together as a team, and settling for nothing less than your best every day. These same elements seem to have come together like never before in our community as local government, the Chamber of Commerce, and business people are working together to accomplish wins in economic development.

With the challenges and opportunities of the April 2011 destruction and the growth of The University of Alabama, our area is poised for significant economic growth. Even the new emphasis to “buy local” is a reminder of the pride we should have in our community for all there is to offer in shopping, recreation, natural resources, education, employment, services, history, restaurants, etc. It is exciting to have a publication that will highlight these resources and the people making it all happen.

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Jason Walker President, Walker Associates Vice Chair of Economic Development The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama www.tuscaloosachamber.com

Contact Us Jim Page, CCE President & CEO

(205) 391-0562 jim@tuscaloosachamber.com

Donny Jones, IOM Chief Operating Officer

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Tracy Crumpton Director of Finance and Operations

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Fallon Franks Director of Membership and Investor Relations

Stacey Gann Director of Leadership Development and Events

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LoWanda James Director of Information Services (205) 758-7588 lowanda@tuscaloosachamber.com

65% of Americans say keeping fiscally fit is as tough or tougher than staying physically fit.

Robin Jenkins Director of Communications and Marketing (205) 391-0561 robin@tuscaloosachamber.com

Jill McDonald Executive Assistant

(205) 391-0555 jill@tuscaloosachamber.com

Carolyn Tubbs Assistant Director of Education and Events (205) 391-0556 carolyn@tuscaloosachamber.com

Loo Whitfield Director of Education and Workforce Development (205) 391-0563 loo@tuscaloosachamber.com

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Riverfront Village

2700 Capitol Park

Shops at Legacy park

The Shops at City Center

New Developments Bring New Life To T-Town In comparison to other cities affected by the recent economic downturn, the west Alabama economy stands as a testament to college area economies everywhere.

by Ryan Phillips Around the city and surrounding areas, the effects of growth are apparent and according to the Chamber of Commerce, the local economy will continue its climb.

license fees. One of the most important sources is tax derived from the sale of retail goods within the community—that is local money that goes right back into local projects. “

Donny Jones, Chief Operating Officer, the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, recognizes the role that retail growth will play in shaping the ever-growing, local economy. “A city that is unable to capture its proportionate share of retail sales will be hampered in its ability to grow”, he said. “This makes it possible to provide the quality of life services so many of its residents come to expect in a vibrant community.”

According to Jason Walker, President of the consulting engineering firm Walker Associates and Vice Chair of Economic Development for The Chamber, there are many catalysts that drive the West Alabama economy forward.

As economists nationwide look for answers, Jones believes that through smart business tactics, Tuscaloosa will remain on the upswing.

He is certain that citizens will be pleased with the effects of the economic growth that will stem from new business coming into the area.

“One of the major issues for local governments is revenue” he said. “One of the greatest sources of that revenue is retail sales tax and business

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“The Tuscaloosa metro area is experiencing enormous growth in residential housing, recreational facilities and sporting events, cultural events, downtown renewal and a rapidly expanding industrial base”, he said.

“These factors along with the growth of the student population at the University of Alabama have ignited the momentum of the economy in the region”.

Much time and research is required in order to properly allocate retailers to maximize profit and the Chamber of Commerce utilizes a system that identifies areas in which the economy may prove to be a potential boom or bust.

“An objective in our strategy was to work with our partners at Retail Strategies and Decision Data to assess the types of retail categories and the retailers which would fill the “gaps” in our region”, Jones said. “Through this process we have identified over 150 potential retailers and restaurants for our market”.

Jones believes that in order to be successful, the target emphasis must be put on the local buyer.

“The Tuscaloosa regional trade area population exceeds 350,000 with a retail purchasing power in excess of $2.1 billion”, he said. “The goal of the City of Tuscaloosa is to capture as many of those dollars spent on goods and services outside our trade area. These dollars are going to pay for road projects, schools and parks for citizens outside of Tuscaloosa County.”

Along with the financial analysis, property availability and business effectiveness play a crucial role in successful retail ventures.

“Also, an analysis was made of available properties for those potential retailers”, Jones said. “Work is underway to assist Tuscaloosa/

Northport developers and realtors in marketing their existing sites and in the creation of new developments such as the Chance Partner’s Riverfront Village located on the old Chevrolet site close to the amphitheater, Shops at Legacy Park across from Midtown Village, Capital Growth Real Estate’s City Center development where the old Hobby Lobby was located on McFarland Blvd and 2700 Capitol Park adjacent to the Old Tavern.”

A legitimate concern held by many consumers across the country is the reputation had by large national corporations and their effects in smaller markets. A growing fear is that big market corporations will drive the family owned businesses off Main Street but according to the Chamber of Commerce, the benefits can be felt on both sides of the spectrum.

“Our efforts to recruit new to the market retail have a positive overall impact to our existing retail base”, stated Jim Page, President and CEO. “By bringing in more retail options to the community, more residents stay home to do their shopping. The impact of more retail dollars staying in our trade area provides more opportunities for our local businesses to capture more of those dollars and grow their customer base. Hence the name of this new magazine, Rising Tide, because a rising tide truly floats all boats.”

Around Tuscaloosa and Northport, citizens can also expect to begin seeing signs promoting a new “Buy Local” campaign aimed at boosting the local economy by keeping local dollars in the market. This community wide project sponsored by The Cities of Tuscaloosa and Northport along with The Chamber will communicate the importance of supporting local businesses.

“So many times people in Tuscaloosa will load up the car and drive to Birmingham to shop at the major retailers that are not offered in Tuscaloosa”, Jones said. “We are doing everything we can in order to bring some of those retailers into the city because we want to keep those dollars here in order to provide more options and projects for the community”.

Key players in our economic development efforts are (front to back) Robert Jolly of Retail Strategies, Donny Jones of the Chamber, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, Jim Page of the Chamber, and Brendan Moore of The City of Tuscaloosa.

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New Campaign Launched to Promote

shopping local

In today’s ever-changing economy, the concept of promoting municipal growth at the local level has spread throughout the country as a possible solution to recent economic downturns.

by Ryan Phillips Tuscaloosa and Northport have had shop local campaigns in the past but recently introduced new ad formats created by Totalcom Marketing. The ads are in partnership with the Chamber and are attractively festive with a secondary component aimed at educating citizens about how important their dollar is to increasing the local quality of life.

On the other side of the bridge, the city of Northport is putting the same emphasis on educating citizens and raising awareness about investing in the community by shopping local. Its campaign, Shop Northport—Now, features area hot spots like Historic Downtown Northport and McFarland with the goal of attracting local dollars.

The goal is to create a commercial atmosphere in both cities that is appealing to local pocket books while beneficial for economic growth.

These campaigns invite the retailers to take part in making them successful by using website banners, social media material, posters, point of sale tents, and bag stuffers. The campaigns have the same look and feel but are specific to the commercial hubs of the cities.

The Northport website, www.shopnorthportnow.com, functions to educate taxpayers on the notion that if citizens spend money in the community, those tax dollars will be put back into the economy by being spent towards building and maintaining schools, parks, roads and more.

The City of Tuscaloosa’s campaign is T-Town All The Time, which highlights areas of commerce around the city such as Midtown and The River Market.

“The goal is to create a commercial atmosphere in As listed on www.ttownallthetime.com, “Money spent in T-town creates both cities that is appealing to local pocket books additional spending that is reinvested in the local economy to create while beneficial for economic growth.” more income and more jobs.” Also, “If local money is spent in Tuscaloosa, then it will stay in Tuscaloosa by benefiting schools and projects that will keep the quality of life on the rise. “

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YEA! Investor Panel Event Held

Ten middle and high school students from the Tuscaloosa area pitched their business ideas before a panel of eight real-life investors to compete for funding at the First Annual Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Investor Panel Presentation Event at the UA Law School on April 9. The panel donated money and encouragement in their belief that they too can make a job-not just take a job-at any age! Our local YEA! program is sponsored by the Chamber and the University of Alabama.

Pictured L-R: Loo Whitfield, Director of Education & Workforce Development at the Chamber (YEA! Program Manager); Lee Henderson, owner of local Which Wich and Smoothie King franchises (YEA! Instructor); Runner Up Alexandra Sullivan of Brookwood Middle School and 2nd Life; Savannah Morgan of Northridge High School and Prayer Links; and Bobby Bragg of JamisonMoneyFarmer, PC (YEA! Instructor).

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Our Minority Business Council hosted Facts and Forms: Financing Your Small Business on April 2 at The Edge. Attendees learned about funding programs for minority business owners and got help with applications.

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Chamber Takes Large Delegation to Montgomery

We took a group of 87 on our annual Montgomery Drive In on March 1213. This chance for our Chamber board members, elected officials, and participants in this year’s Leadership Tuscaloosa class to get personal attention from legislators and state government leaders will be valuable in addressing problems and challenges in Tuscaloosa going forward.

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State of the Community & Education Summit Recap

Education topped our State of the Community talks on April 24 presented

by Ellis Architects and Regions Bank. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox warned of funding issues and said a tax vote is on the horizon. Tuscaloosa County Probate Judge Hardy McCollum said merging the city and county school systems would save money. Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon said his city is researching the possibility of creating its own school system.

Also, Maddox mentioned expanding UA’s Bryant Conference Center to attract major conventions, addressed the rental housing shortage, downtown parking problem and the burden on police due to do state funding cuts.

McCollum said infrastructure improvements, particularly roads, remain the county’s greatest challenge.

Herndon said Northport is seeing retail and residential growth.

Our Education Summit sponsored by Nucor Steel and the Bryant Conference Center on June 6 included a presentation by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) and we heard from our State and City Schools Superintendents and County Schools Interim Superintendent.

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Leadership Tuscaloosa Celebrates 30 Years; Forerunners Turns 20 As a gift to the community for the support the Leadership Tuscaloosa program has received over 30 years, the 2013 class hosted a Volunteer Fair at the Bryant Conference Center on May 9. Forty three non-profit agencies from Tuscaloosa County met new volunteers. Also, Gene Stallings was the guest speaker for the Leadership Tuscaloosa & Forerunners Graduation Luncheon there that day. He spoke about leadership, told some great Coach Bryant stories, and closed by saying, “There is nothing more important than leadership and leadership starts in the home.”

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2013 Class of Leadership Tuscaloosa Curtis Baggett, Bryant Bank Jennifer Bagley, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Marcia Bailey, DCH Health System Eric Bailey, Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Patrick Branch, Tuscaloosa County Greg Carlisle (individual) James Cochrane, Regions Bank Leigh Covington, Chesapeake Consulting, Inc. Jamie Dykes, Habitat for Humanity Monica Eubanks, Community Service Programs of West Alabama Fallon Franks, Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Charity Golden, Renasant Bank April Groeschell, Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa David Hallman, Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Richard Henry, Park Transfer Jonathan Hood, First National Bank of Central Alabama Molly Ingram, DCH Health System Bethany Jordan, BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing Brendan Knowles, Way, Ray, Shelton & Co., P.C. Karis Lamb Wilson, Key Staff Source Wade Langer, Capstone United Methodist Church Richard Langford, Capstone Bank Hannah Lansdon, Tanner & Guin, LLC Melinda Lollar, Hospice of West Alabama Brandi McKinney, Alabama Credit Union Kimberly McMurray, Ward Scott Architecture Greg Murray, Alabama Power Company Jim Page, Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Paula Perry, The University of Alabama Jared Phillips, Parker Towing Sarah Beth Phillips, Robertson Banking Company Katie Pope, Rosen Harwood Cathy Rice, JamisonMoneyFarmer PC David Riley, Riverview Dental Designs Tim Rosson, BBVA Compass Bank Will Scroggins, Cadence Bank Brandon Stough, Raymond James Financial Joe Strauss, Advantage Realty Group Tommy Taylor, Shelton State Community College Susan Warner, Mercedes-Benz US International

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Here We Grow Again ribbon cuttings & ground breakings March 2013-May 2013

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Comparative Economic Indicators The Chamber collects a variety of statistics each month

april 2013 vs April 2012 Business licenses City of Tuscaloosa 2013 464 2012 537 City of Northport 2013 53 2012 59

Unemployment rates

Tuscaloosa County 2013 5.2% 2012 8.1%

Value of Building permits

Employed

City of Tuscaloosa 2013 $34,448,664 2012 $18,862,746

Tuscaloosa County 2013 90,253 2012 84,364

Homes sold

Average selling Price

Tuscaloosa County 2013 206 2012 144

Tuscaloosa County 2013 $171,578 2012 $166,891

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Working as One Investors The following will invest annually, over five years, funding the new economic and community development plan for our region! THANK YOU! GAMECHANGERS - $25,000+ ANNUALLY

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE - $15,000+ ANNUALLY

Parent-Teacher Store

WHERE SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM BEGINS CEO COUNCIL - $10,000+ ANNUALLY

Aramark; AT&T; The Bank of Tuscaloosa; BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing; Bryant Bank; Expo Displays; JamisonMoneyFarmer PC; Knight Sign Industries, Inc.; Merrill Lynch; Phifer Inc.; UA College of Arts & Sciences; Yellow Book USA

PRESIDENT’S FORUM - $7,500+ ANNUALLY

Harrison Galleries/HFS Holdings; UA Culverhouse College of Commerce

INVESTOR LEADERS - $5,000+ ANNUALLY

A&B Electric Co.; Advantage Realty Group, Inc.; Alabama Gas Corporation; Alabama Power Company; BB&T; Cintas; College Station Properties; Ellis Architects, Inc.; McGiffert & Associates, LLC; Pritchett-Moore Inc.; Rosen Harwood, PA; Sealy Furniture Company; Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.; TotalCom, Inc.; WAR Construction, Inc.; The WHMZ Group at Morgan Stanley; Ward Scott Architecture

GROWTH PARTNERS - $2,500+ ANNUALLY

Alabama Credit Union; Alabama One Credit Union; Almon Associates, Inc.; BBVA Compass Bank; Boone Newspapers, Inc.; Buffalo Rock Company/ Pepsi Cola; Community Service Programs of West Alabama; D.T. & Freight Company; Eberspaecher North America, Inc.; Fitts Agency; Green Beverage Company; Harbin & Stough, PC; Jalapenos Mexican Grill; Moody Radio South; Parker Towing Company, Inc.; Spiller Associated Furniture Stores; Southland Benefit Solutions, LLC; Tennis Jackson Electric Co., Inc.; TTL, Inc.; Tuscaloosa Credit Union; Way, Ray, Shelton & Company, PC; Walter Energy, Inc.; Which Which Superior Sandwiches.

COMMUNITY COLLEAGUES - $1,500+ ANNUALLY

Barry Fikes Photography; The Builders Group of West Alabama, LLC; Capstone Bank; Chick-fil-A of Northport; Duckworth-Morris Real Estate; First National Bank of Central Alabama; First South Farm Credit; Friday Oil Company, Inc.; Hampton Inns of Tuscaloosa; Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers; ISE Innomotive Systems U.S., Inc.; Jessup, Ingram, Burns & Associates, LLP; Kyle Office Solutions; Lewis, Smyth, Robertson Banking Company; Winter & Ford, LLC; The Locker Room; Morrison & Smith, LLP; Renasant Bank; Rex Veron Design, LLC; Sentell Engineering, Inc.; Tuscaloosa Chevrolet, Inc.; Walker Associates, Inc.

OTHER ANNUAL COMMITMENTS

Gilmore, Poole & Rowley; StressCrete, Inc.; Yeager & Christian, PC

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Membership 101 A FEW CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS • Networking: A variety of high profile networking events help members develop new business contacts and connect to potential clients.

-Chamber Connects after hours mixers are hosted monthly by a member at different locations.

-New Member Meet and Greet takes place thirty minutes before the mixers for new members to become acquainted with other new members.

-Price matching and discounts on advertising with local media outlets for new members.

• Visibility: Members receive ample resources to utilize.

-Listings in the widely distributed Chamber membership directory and the online referral system on the Chamber’s website, which includes a free link to your website.

-New Member listing in our monthly magazine, Rising Tide.

-Sponsorships and advertising opportunities for a variety of events and publications.

-A plaque to show customers you are a valued member.

• Professional Development: The Chamber offers you and your employees: -Professional development and training opportunities at prices well below “market rates”.

-The Edge – Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation serves as a “one stop” center offering incubation space as well as counseling and training for students, budding entrepreneurs and existing business owners.

-Access to research including current economic indicators, demographic data, statistics, relocation information and more.

-Access to the professional Chamber staff and business experts who can assist you with technology, marketing, business planning, public relations, ribbon cuttings, and more.

-Right to use an Employee Assistance Program, offered through DCH Regional Medical Center, which provides a variety of services for only $30 per employee, per year.

• Referrals: The Chamber fields thousands of calls a month and our website averages 500,000 unique hits a month.

-When an inquiry is made about a specific business and how to receive contact information, only Chamber members are referred.

-The Chamber’s online membership directory and website are used by both members and non-members as resources for business listings.

• Discounts: Members have access to discounts that affect their bottom line.

-Member to member discounts on products/services are listed on the Chamber’s website.

-Small businesses (less than 100 employees) become members of the U.S. Chamber, which offers numerous training opportunities, discounts on products and services, and other benefits.

• Advocacy: With more than 1,000 members representing approximately 60,000 employees, the Chamber is a strong, credible voice that represents the business community.

-Lobbying for business-friendly policies, strengthening your voice.

-Maintaining relationships with elected officials.

-Collaborating with the U.S. Chamber, Business Council of Alabama, and other Chambers in the region to promote a pro-business outline.

“As a new downtown retailer, membership in the Chamber provides my business with credibility and serves as an ongoing resource in the operation of my business. I am happy to be a part of the “First Fridays” downtown and look forward to more cooperative events and ideas. The chamber facilitates an easy way for me to meet and network with other small business owners and their efforts are much appreciated.”

Beth Mills, The Maker’s Market

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2013 Board of Directors Dr. Sam Addy Center for Business & Research

Lee Henderson Smoothie King

Jordan Plaster Merrill Lynch

Rex Veron Rex Veron Design, LLC

Molly Ingram DCH Health System

Cal Holt Knight Sign Industries, Inc.

Gene Poole Hudson - Poole Fine Jewelers

Jason Walker Walker Associates, Inc.

Dan Blakley Regions Bank

Felyicia Jerald Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

Dr. Samory Pruitt Office of Community Development The University of Alabama

Renwick Jones Stillman College

Ralph Ruggs Tuscaloosa Housing Authority

Robert Kuhn, Jr. Capstone Bank

Tom Scroggins Tanner Guin & Crowell, LLC

Bobby Bragg JamisonMoneyFarmer PC Cynthia Burton Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc. Brock Corder The Builders Group of West Alabama, LLC

Greg Leikvold BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing

Gina Simpson VeloCity Pro Cycle

Alice Maxwell Advantage Realty Group, Inc.

Bert Sims Way, Ray, Shelton & Company, P.C. - CPA

Norman Crow D. T. & Freight Company, Inc.

Wilson Moore Pritchett-Moore, Inc.

Randy Skagen Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc.

Jay Evans ROAR, LLC dba College Station Properties

Gary Nichols McAbee Construction, Inc.

Luke Standeffer Northport Medical Center

Ashley Gill Chick-fil-A of Northport

Jim Page Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama

Mark Sullivan Bank of Tuscaloosa

Jheovanny Gomez Jalapenos Mexican Grill

Gary Phillips Premier Service Co., Inc.

Mark Crews Alabama Power Company

Chuck Turner Tennis Jackson Electric Co., Inc. / Jackson Security Services

Fitzgerald Washington, Chairman Buffalo Rock Company/ Pepsi-Cola

Terry Waters Alabama Power Company (retired) Terri Williams AT&T Bryan Winter Lewis, Smyth, Winter & Ford, LLC

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New Members march 2013 - june 11, 2013

Arts ‘n Autism Inc. P.O. Box 20111 Tuscaloosa, AL 35402 www.artsnautism.org (205) 247-4990 Suzanne Dowling Non-profit / Autism Theraphy-base Activities Baldo-Downs Insurance 408 15th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 345-5958 Stephen Baldo - Downs Insurance Chick-fil-A-Tuscaloosa South 4900 Old Greensboro Rd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 www.chick-fil-A.com/tuscaloosasouth (205) 247-9980 William Boulware Fast Food Restaurants Child First 5553 Heatherbrae Lane Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 219-1975 Patricia McKnight School - Autism Preschool Education Consumer Real Estate 700 23rd St., East, Ste. B Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 657-8563 Debbie Puckett Real Estate / Realty / Realtors Debrick Inc. P.O. Box 2442 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 (205) 246-1592 Debbie Jenkins Non-Profit Organizations Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 491 Camille Lane Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 344-6500 Raji Singh Restaurants / Catering DQ Grill & Chill 3033 Tyler Dr. Northport, AL 35476 www.krausfoods.com (205) 330-4353 John Kraus Restaurants EKJ Tax Service 3519 24th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 722-2053 Earnestine Young Tax Preparation Elite Sports Wellness & Chiropractic “2300 McFarland Blvd.

Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Chiropractic www.crimsonchropractic.com (205) 345-2009 Greg Dykes Physicians ExpoDisplays/Methor-1 Interiors 3401 Mary Taylor Rd. Birmingham, AL 35235 www.expodisplays.com (205) 439-8200 Logan Green Tradeshow & Marketing

Fisherman’s Lawncare, LLC P.O. Box 868369 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 394-3042 Vann Caldwell Lawn Care / Maintenance Forza Financial P.O. Box 20369 Tuscaloosa, AL 35402 www.forzafinancial.com (205) 686-4123 Alexandria Gilbert Financial Services Grace Aberdean Habitat Alchemy 2124 9th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35402 www.graceaberdean.com Jamie Cicatiello Art Design / Artist / Print Art Granger Thagard 1806 Oxmoor Rd. Birmingham, AL 35209 www.gtauctions.com (205) 326-0833 G. W. (Bill) Thagard Real Estate Auctions (Main) Harry’s Bar 1330 Hargrove Rd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 792-2741 Jake French Lounges/Nightclubs Harvest Select 730 Energy Center Blvd., Ste. 1402-E Northport, AL 35473 www.harvestselect.com (205) 614-6400 Randy Rhodes Wholesalers / Distributors Hoo’s Q 101 15th St., East Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 www.hoosbbq.com (205) 345-6400 Brad McDaniel Restaurants I Zone Academy 2912 North Hampton Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 www.izoneacademy.com (205) 657-9360 Milton Overton Schools - Colleges & Universities JMF Technologies. LLC 2200 Jack Warner Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 www.jmftechnologies.com (205) 366-4082 Brian Winters Computer Sales / Serv / Repair / Design / Consult Journey In Motion P.O. Box 20516 Tuscaloosa, AL 35402 www.journeyinmotion.org (205) 799-1382 Elaine Gay Family Mentoring

Nutritional Parenteral Home Care 500 B Paul Bryant Dr., East Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 www.nphc.net (205) 345-4566 Ava Tidwell Healthcare Service - Pharmacy One Day LLC 1330 Hargrove Rd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 792-2741 Jake French Lounges / Nightclubs

South Mark Advertising and Design 2012 8th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 www.scottmarkdesign.com (205) 349-4495 Scott Smith Graphic Design / Printing / Promotional Products Sterling Limo-Cab 7505 Hwy 69 N., Ste. A Northport, AL 35473 (205) 242-2689 Dustin Rhodes Limousine / Taxi / Shuttle Services

Paychex Inc. 22 Inverness Center, Ste. 650 Birmingham, AL 35242 www.paychex.com (205) 991-3990 Luci Beavers Human Resource / Payroll PROJECTXYZ, Inc. 1500 Perimeter Parkway, Ste. 126 Huntsville, AL 35806 www.projectxyz.com (256) 721-9001 Larry Lewis, Jr. Customer Service Engineer Quality Sorting Services, Inc. P.O. Box 3 Cottondale, AL 35453 www.qsservices.com (205) 462-1121 Christina Pereira Customer Service Engineer

The Avenue at Tuscaloosa 5621 Hwy 69 South Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 www.avetuscaloosa.com (205) 344-6172 Marie Route Real Estate / Apartments / Condo The Globe Restaurant, LLC 405 23rd Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 www.thegloberestaurantllc.com (205) 759-9942 JeffWilson Restaurants (Main) The Literacy Council of West Alabama 3401 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 www.literacywa.org (205) 391-2612 Katherine Wheeler Non-Profit Organizations

Red Oak Legal, P.C. 500 TownCenter Blvd.

Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 www.redoaklegalpc.com (205) 724-9107 Steve Wiggins Attorneys - Lawyers / Law

Tower Loan 3380 McFarland Blvd., Ste. 11 Northport, AL 35473 (205) 330-0135 Dana Harris Financial Services

Robert S. Plott, LLC 2315 University Blvd Suite B Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 www.rsplottlaw.com (205) 345-5310 RobertPlott Legal Services

Tuscaloosa Charter Service LLC P.O. Box 20207 Tuscaloosa, AL 35402 www.tuscaloosacharter.com (205) 556-5757 Cliff Dorsey Bus Lines

Snap Decisions Catering LLC 14517 Highway 69 North Northport, AL 35475 www.snapdecisionscatering.com (205) 339-0889 Ann Gibson Caterers (Main)

Tuscaloosa Post Office 1313 22nd Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 344-6065 Sherrill Palmer Post Office / Mailing Service

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Tuscaloosa Realty Net P.O. Box 1447 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 www.tuscaloosarealty.net (205) 242-7312 John Willett Real Estate / Realty / Realtors Tuscaloosa Tennis & Fitness, LLC 3209 Firethorn Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (405) 640-8301 Tommy English Tennis / Fitness Center University Church of Christ 1200 Julia Tutwiler Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35402 www.universitycofc.org (205) 553-3001 John Seale Churches Walgreen’s #11404 4400 University Blvd.

Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 (205) 553-6188 Sheryl Jones Drug Stores / Pharmacies Will Wagner DMD 1663 McFarland Blvd., N., Ste., G5 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 www.wagnerdmd.com (205) 759-9588 Will Wagner Dentists William Shell 3713 Shoreview Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 292-5629 Individual Woodforest National Bank 5710 McFarland Blvd.

Northport, AL 35476 www.woodforest.com (205) 333-1443 Jason Munger Banks Woodforest National Bank 1501 Skyland Blvd., E. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 www.woodforest.com (205) 345-8931 Jason Munger Banks

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McLelland Architecture 2316 University Blvd, Ste. 200 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 www.mclellandarchitecture.com (205) 792-3936 Jonathan McLelland Architects McMillan Trucking, Inc. 380 Ingate Rd. Centreville, AL 3504 (205) 926-9956 Mike McMillan Trucking - Hauling/Off Loading

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American Paradise Health and Healing, LLC P.O. Box 465 Cottondale, AL 35453 americanparadisehealthll www.amy-mcdaniel.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com Amy McDaniel Health Care Services - General

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CHAMBER CONNECTS AFTER HOURS - SUMMERFEST

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Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn on Tuesday, July 16 from 5-7pm for networking, refreshments, and a great silent auction benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Tuscaloosa.

The address is 800 Hollywood Dr. in Tuscaloosa. Prospective members are always welcome!

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E-Cycling Days

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Join us at the Bryant Museum on the University of Alabama campus on Tuesday, August 13 from 5-7pm for networking at this annual kickoff to Alabama Football season, hosted by Bryant Bank. It’s always a good time complete with tailgating fare and tours of the museum and its current exhibits.

Roll Tide!

E-cycling Days will be held September 6–7 from 9am-5pm at University Mall (back parking lot, behind Belk) in Tuscaloosa.

Recycle unwaned electronic items safely and keep them out of our landfills. This event is presented by the Chamber, the City of Tuscaloosa and the City of Northport. Visit www.tuscaloosachamber.com for details.

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Join us on Tuesday, September 10 from 5-7pm for networking and refreshments. The address is 3601 Stillman Boulevard in Tuscaloosa. Again, prospective members are always welcome!

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