Rising Tide - Fall 2014

PUBLISHED BY

2201 Jack Warner Parkway

Tuscaloosa, al 35401 (205) 758-7588

www.tuscaloosachamber.com

EDITOR robin Jenkins

BOARD OF ADVISORS

ashley Gill

Jheovanny Gomez

molly ingram

Jordan Plaster

Terri Williams

DESIGN

lashonda robinson

PREPRESS MANAGER

Chuck Jones

ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE

Chris Powell (205) 722-0148

ON THE COVER Downtown Tuscaloosa by skip Baumhower, www.baumhower.com

A Word from Our Leadership

A P ERIOD OF R ENAISSANCE I N D O w NTO w N T USCALOOSA

i t has been nothing short of amazing to witness the dramatic transformation of Tuscaloosa’s downtown and riverfront over the past several years. From the rehabilitation of historic buildings to the ongoing construction of new ones, this once quiet and underappreciated part of our community has truly come alive! on any given day, there is a steady flow of foot traffic patronizing downtown shops and restaurants as well as a constant stream of citizens enjoying the beautiful walking trail along the Black Warrior river.

mayor Walt maddox and members of the Tuscaloosa City Council, past and present, deserve a tremendous amount of credit for the vision to create a first-class downtown and riverfront. Their bold, collective efforts to invest public dollars in this area have led to millions of private sector investment dollars to follow suit. almost everywhere you look, you can see examples of how vision, leadership and wise investment can transform a community.

This issue of Rising Tide provides a brief update on many of the exciting residential and commercial projects currently underway in downtown Tuscaloosa. as we “cut ribbons” on these great projects over the next few months, i hope we all take time to reflect on the incredible amount of hard work that has been done to get us to this special point in Tuscaloosa’s proud history.

enjoy reading,

Jordan Plaster senior Vice President merrill lynch Chairman of the Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce of West alabama

J IM PAGE, CCE

President & CEO (205) 391-0562

jim@tuscaloosachamber.com

D ONNY J ONES, IOM

Chief Operating Officer (205) 391-0552

donny@tuscaloosachamber.com

A L S PENCER

Vice President, Economic Development and Public Policy (205) 391-0329

al@tuscaloosachamber.com

K IMBERLY A DAMS

Director of Membership and Investor Relations (205) 391-0327

kimberly@tuscaloosachamber.com

T RACY C RUMPTON

Director of Finance and Operations (205) 391-0554

tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com

S TACEY G ANN

Director of Leadership Development and Events (205) 391-0559

stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com

LOwANDA J AMES

Director of Information Services (205) 758-7588

lowanda@tuscaloosachamber.com

R OBIN J ENKINS

Director of Communications and Marketing (205) 391-0561

robin@tuscaloosachamber.com

J ILL M C D ONALD Executive Assistant (205) 391-0555

jill@tuscaloosachamber.com

C AROLYN T UBBS

Assistant Director of Education and Events (205) 391-0556

carolyn@tuscaloosachamber.com

J EANNE wADE Membership Development Specialist (205) 454-1169

jeanne@tuscaloosachamber.com

LOO wHITFIELD Director of Education (205) 391-0563

loo@tuscaloosachamber.com

L E N A` P Ow E

Director of workforce Development (205) 391-0331

lena@tuscaloosachamber.com

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Tuscaloosa’s Downtown Revival Set to Unfold

many communities are engaged in revitalization efforts to renew downtown areas and restore them to their former prominence as a center of community activity. it’s a slow process for some but momentum seems to be on our side in Tuscaloosa.

Downtown is going through a significant period of change. The addition of the city’s amphitheater and river market led to new restaurants, a brewery and retail stores over the past few years. l arge developments, including riverfront Village, 2700 Capitol Park, the conversion of the PnC Bank building to apartments, renasant Bank, embassy suites, and hilton’s home 2 suites, are now progressing with a collective investment of approximately $130m in construction cost.

Downtown’s success can be attributed to a plan and a commitment by public and private partners. Tuscaloosa City Councilman (District 4) matt Calderone said, “The city is investing a tremendous amount of

resources into our thriving downtown to ensure its success. From code, policy and infrastructure improvements, to the creation of a downtown police precinct, and the newly formed Downtown Development Committee, the City of Tuscaloosa is a partner and an advocate for our downtown residents, businesses and visitors. We have every reason to be enthusiastic about our downtown development and i am honored to be a part of the progress.”

There’s a sense of excitement among residents about what the future will bring.

“The city wanted a luxury hotel and it’s going to get one,” said Jon Crisp, general manager of embassy suites Downtown Tuscaloosa situated at the corner of Greensboro and adjacent to Tuscaloosa amphitheater. The property is managed by Wilson hotel management, llC, a division of the kemmons Wilson Companies, llC, in memphis.

Perhaps the most anticipated part of this project is the 150-seat restaurant and lounge it will house, with private and outdoor dining options, which will be overseen by Christ hastings. hastings is the owner and executive chef of the award-winning hot & hot Fish Club in Birmingham who won the James Beard award “Best Chef in the south” in 2012. he already has a name in mind for the restaurant and it is expected to be announced soon with much fanfare.

The hotel is a classic Tuscaloosa building, red brick and limestone. it will have 154 suites and will offer full-service facilities and an upscale feel. it will also have a large ballroom, valet service and more than enough parking available for guests. The target opening date is January 31. Crisp says, “When open, residents are invited to come by for a tour because i feel the hotel belongs to the people.”

nearby, home2 suites by hilton is the second hotel going up downtown and a groundbreaking ceremony was held for it on august 5. located in the 2600 block of university Blvd. and being developed by Texas businessman michael harrell, the extended-stay hotel will offer 113 suites, which will be high-tech and stylish for the budget-conscious traveler. The brand is a new one in the hilton organization, which includes embassy suites. it is set to open in april of 2015.

These two hotels will complement each other and help draw travelers to downtown. Crisp estimates that his hotel will put 100-150 people downtown on a nightly basis to eat and shop.

“Downtown Tuscaloosa is a dramatically different place today than it was a decade ago. The heart of our city is beating vibrantly once again.”

The 2700 Capitol Park concept is the result of a vision for loft-style, urban living shared by local husband and wife team, Charlie and sasha sealy. The sealy family owns and manages approximately 3,400 Tuscaloosa apartments and over 8,000 apartments throughout the southeast. The couple’s first boutique urban loft development, Belk hudson lofts in downtown huntsville, was completed in october 2012 and named Downtown Development of the Year in January 2014 by Downtown huntsville inc. on august 6, Charlie and sasha opened the doors to 2700 Capitol Park, an urban mixed-use development located on university Blvd., adjacent to historic Capitol Park and overlooking the Tuscaloosa amphitheater. it features 5,000 sq. ft. of commercial space and 166 loft apartments that are studios. restaurants and retailers are currently being recruited.

another mixed-use project nearing completion is riverfront Village on the former site of Tuscaloosa Chevrolet. it will contain about 95 apartments and, according to the developer, Chance Partners, residents began moving into some units in late august. at press time, negotiations were underway with two restaurants, one of which is new to alabama. retailers will be also be recruited to fill the 30,000 square feet of commercial space.

our downtown revitalization is creating a new energy and boosting the quality of living for our citizens in more ways than one. Tax dollars spent at these new establishments will better support our schools, parks, infrastructure and more.

a s for our infrastructure, we’ve outgrown ours. after redevelopment, the area will face a more serious traffic issue. Ten years ago, the Chamber’s Parking Task Force played an integral part in planning for the city’s intermodal unit or parking deck. Tuscaloosa City Councilman (District 2) harrison Taylor recently said that if more people would use the deck, especially employees of nearby businesses, this would alleviate our traffic problem for a time. “ it’s free, new and well-lit. We have to get used to parking in the deck and then walking downtown,” he said.

most vibrant downtown strategies demand a walkable urban area offering a variety of entertainment, shopping and dining options and we certainly are on our way to having just that.

Downtown Tuscaloosa is a dramatically different place today than it was a decade ago. The heart of our city is beating vibrantly once again.

Chris Hastings of Hot and Hot Fish Club

2700 Capitol Park

Alabama Workforce Council Appointees Have Ties to West Alabama & Chamber

in July, Gov. robert Bentley announced 28 appointees to the alabama Workforce Council, a group that will examine ways to design education programs that match the needs of businesses.

The council will offer advice to the state school board, the chancellor of the state community college system, the superintendent of the state’s education department and the presidents of the state’s four-year colleges and universities.

“The alabama Workforce Council is a world-class representation of many of the state’s top business and industry leaders and will be vitally important to building and maintaining high-quality partnerships between industry, education and workforce training institutions,” Bentley said in a news release.

among the alabama Workforce Council appointees with ties to West alabama and our Chamber are:

Fitzgerald washington of the alabama Department of l abor (formerly of Buffalo rock Co. and Past Chair of the Chamber); Norman Crow of D.T. Freight Co. and the Tuscaloosa City school Board (Chamber Chair- elect); Philip C. Johnston of mercedes-Benz u s international in Vance (Committee Chair for Chamber affiliate West alabama Works); and Terry waters of the Governor’s o ffice of Workforce Development (Past Chair and interim e xecutive Director of the Chamber.)

We’re proud to know and work with some of the top business and industry leaders in the state.

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley addresses business and industry leaders at the first meeting of the new Alabama Workforce Council at the state Capitol in Montgomery on July 21.

Photo by Governor’s Office, Jamie Martin

Fitzgerald Washington Terry Waters Norman Crow Philip Johnston

Chamber@Work

600 Attend Job Fair by New workforce Group

We’re proud of the Job Fair presented on June 14 for Bama Dining and others at the Tuscaloosa Career & Technology academy (TCTa). The goal was to employ about 250 people with Bama Dining, which has grown tremendously along with the ua around 600 people came through! The event was part of West alabama Works, a new workforce development system housed at the Chamber that works with other groups in the community to bring basic skills and literacy training to job candidates to get them hired. West alabama Works partnered with alabama’s ready to Work program, which provides job candidates with entry-level job skills, and Plus Tuscaloosa, a community-wide effort administered at shelton state Community College using trained volunteers to teach adults to read. People could also sign up for the GeD program at shelton state. Through meaningful efforts like this, we hope to increase job opportunities for people throughout our region. Photo by The Tuscaloosa News

PARCA & Superintendents Give Updates on our Public Schools

our annual state of the schools event was held on June 17 at hotel Capstone and was well-received, as usual. We had a great turnout! The Public affairs research Council of alabama (ParCa) provided new data and research regarding the funding and performance of the two school public school systems in Tuscaloosa County. For 25 years, ParCa has been an independent research organization that reports objectively on issues important to improving alabama’s state and local governments and public schools. The lunch, sponsored by ellis architects, included presentations by Dr. Tommy Bice, Dr. elizabeth swinford and Dr. Paul mckendrick.

Chamber Names Director of workforce Development

lena` Powe has been named our Director of Workforce Development effective august 15, 2014. Powe will serve as our primary liaison to the region 3 Workforce Development Council and West alabama Works, for which the Chamber now serves as both managing and fiscal agent. she will provide a central point of contact for any private or public entity seeking information and assistance with workforce training in the seven-county region. Powe will be responsible for building alliances and coordinating with

local training providers, employment agencies, Chambers of Commerce, iDBs/iDas, education officials and elected leaders. she brings strong leadership and experience in workforce development, education and public policy. she most recently worked for the Birmingham City Council as a community liaison and external community affairs representative. Prior to this, she worked for the Birmingham Business alliance (BBa) as an education and workforce development project manager and more. We are fortunate to have someone with such an impressive background on the professional staff of the Chamber.

More Than 300 Attend State of the Community Event

This 12th annual event, sponsored this year by Walker associates, inc., was held on aug. 27 at the Tuscaloosa river market and more than 300 citizens attended. Probate Judge hardy mcCollum, Chairman of the Tuscaloosa County Commission, mayor Walt maddox of the City of Tuscaloosa and mayor Bobby herndon of the City of northport gave reports on the progress of our area and status of our local governments.

Junior Achievement Manager Now Housed in Chamber Office

Junior achievement of Tuscaloosa County’s senior Program manager

Carla harris is now based at the Chamber office where she works in close proximity to our adopt-a-school directors. Ja works to inspire and prepare young people to succeed economically in a global economy. You can reach her at 205-391-0335 or charris@tcss.net.

Adopt-A-School Kicks Off its 30th Year

our aas program is celebrating 30 years! our program is one of the best in the nation & a true model for others. Billy Canary of the Business Council of alabama (pictured) spoke to about 300 business people and educators at our annual Breakfast and seminar on July 29. The school partnerships met at university Church of Christ to plan for the new school year. learn more at www.tuscaloosachamber.com/aas.

Incentives Approved for Shoppes at Legacy Park, New Anchor Stores Announced

The Tuscaloosa City Council executed a final agreement with the developer of The shoppes at legacy Park on July 29 and new anchor stores were announced including Dick’s sporting Goods, Fresh market, Petsmart and DsW shoes. Bed Bath & Beyond and World market had already been announced for the project planned for the land where part of the former Cedar Crest neighborhood stood, near the intersection of mcFarland and 15th st.

Transportation Summit Held

members of our Tuscaloosa Transportation advocacy Group (TTaG) met with area leaders on aug. 8 at the river market to discuss much-needed traffic and infrastructure projects and working together as one voice to make them happen.

sandra Pike

Dean moretz

matthew sandiford

Brian Darr

r andy holcomb

stephanie Buffaloe

5404 Watermelon Rd., • Northport, AL 35473 (205) 750-3140 • www.northportfuneralservice.com

ricky sherrod

3032 Tyler Dr. • Northport, AL 35476

(205) 330-0913 • www.goeasymoney.com

erika Cichanowicz

(256) 349-5191• www.nuwayvape.com

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

CEO COUNCIL - $10,000+ ANNUALLY aramark; aT&T; The Bank of Tuscaloosa; Bryant Bank; expo Displays; harrison Galleries/hFs holdings; JamisonmoneyFarmer PC; knight sign industries, inc.; merrill lynch; rumsey environmental; ua College of arts & sciences; Yellow Book usa

PRESIDENT’S FORUM - $7,500+ ANNUALLY ua Culverhouse College of Commerce

INVESTOR LEADERS - $5,000+ ANNUALLY a&B electric Co.; advantage realty Group, inc.; afflink; alabama Gas Corporation; alabama Power Co.; BB&T; Cintas; College station Properties; ellis architects, inc.; harrison Construction, inc.; mcGiffert & associates, llC; Pritchett-moore inc.; sealy Furniture Co.; Thompson Tractor Co., inc.; TotalCom, inc.; War Construction, inc.; Ward scott architecture; The WhmZ Group at morgan stanley

GROw TH PARTNERS - $2,500+ ANNUALLY advance Disposal; alabama Credit union; alabama one Credit union; almon associates, inc.; BBVa Compass Bank; Blue Cross/Blue shield of alabama; Boone newspapers, inc.; Buffalo rock Co./Pepsi Cola; Community service Programs of West alabama; D.T. & Freight Co.; eberspaecher north america, inc.; Fitts agency; Green Beverage Co.; harbin & stough, PC; Jackson security; Jalapenos mexican Grill; moody radio south; Parker Towing Co., inc.; robertson Banking Co.; spiller Furniture & mattress; southland Benefit solutions, llC; TTl, inc.; Tuscaloosa Credit union; Tuscaloosa Teachers Credit union; Way, ray, shelton & Co., PC; Walker associates, inc.; Walter energy, inc.; Which Wich 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 Co., inc.; hampton inns of Tuscaloosa; hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers; kyle o ffice solutions; lewis, smyth, Winter & Ford, llC; The locker room; metalsa; morrison & smith, llP; renasant Bank; rex Veron Design, llC; sentell engineering, inc.; Tuscaloosa Chevrolet, inc.; Willcutt Block

OTHER ANNUAL COMMITMENTS

Gilmore, Poole & rowley; stressCrete, inc.; Yeager & Christian, PC

Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

First Friday of the month noon-8 p.m.

Membership 101

Chamber Launching Innovative 4th Quarter Drive Program

The Chamber is officially launching its inaugural 4th Quarter Drive program, under the leadership of Co-Chairs Dr. Judy Bonner of The university of alabama and shane spiller of spiller Furniture & mattress. This volunteer-driven initiative will give all our members, for the first time ever, the opportunity to market their businesses by purchasing sponsorships of 2015 Chamber events and programs. This exciting, eight-week effort will kick off on sept. 17 and will run through mid-nov., with two simple goals: helping local businesses market products and services while also helping support our mission of providing top-quality events and programs.

We’re happy to announce the 4th Quarter Drive leadership team (left to right):

Dr. Judy Bonner, Co-Chair , The University of Alabama; Shane Spiller, Co-Chair, Spiller Furniture & Mattress; Gene Poole, Vice Chair, Hudson Poole; Jim Rainey, Vice Chair, The Tuscaloosa News; Tim Rosson, Vice Chair, BBVA Compass; Mark Sullivan, Vice Chair, Bank of Tuscaloosa; Durell Young, Vice Chair, Lamar Advertising.

approximately 20 teams of volunteers will be created, under the leadership of our Vice Chairs, which will market more than 500

sponsorship opportunities available through Chamber events and publications. The volunteers will also seek new members for the Chamber. The 4th Quarter Drive is a great way for member volunteers to meet the region’s top community leaders and business owners while working directly with our most dedicated leadership. successful volunteers will not only expose their respective companies to new potential customers, but also be rewarded with cash incentives and prizes!

If interested in participating, please contact Kimberly Adams at 205-391-0327.

Stay tuned for future announcements and for ways your business can get involved and take advantage of the opportunities to grow and promote your business!

Acro Electrical Contractors, Inc.

1607 Crescent ridge road n e

Tuscaloosa, al 35404 (205) 556-4544

Tom Burnette Contractors - Electrical

Arby’s

5032 oscar Baxter Blvd.

Tuscaloosa, al 35405

www.arbys.com (205) 344-5701

edward hooks Restaurants (Main)

Big Sandy Elementary School

11950 upper hull road

moundville, al 35474

www.tcss.net (205) 342-2840

Glynis rhodes Schools-Public - Tuscaloosa County

Lady In Lace

410 Queen City avenue

Tuscaloosa, al 35401 (205) 349-5223

Betty Quarles Bridal Shops (Main)

Brothers Express Pizza Cafe, LLC

1800 mcFarland Blvd., e., ste. 420

Tuscaloosa, al 35404

www.brothersepc.com (205) 394-3269

William “robbie” sickler

Restaurants (Main), Restaurants / Catering

Cabiness Paint & Flooring

701 21st avenue

Tuscaloosa, alm35401

www.cottagesupplycompany.com (205) 345-6080

lani George

Paint Dealers (Main), Floor Coverings / Carpet / Rug / Tile / Hardwood

Cort Furniture

131 West oxmoor road, ste. 139 Birmingham, al 35209

(205) 588-0469

marcie Corser Furniture Dealers (Main)

Dickey’s Tuscaloosa

1800 mcFarland Blvd., e., ste. 524

Tuscaloosa, al 35404

www.dickeys.com (205) 758-1133

Drew spadoni Restaurants

New Members

Dog - Gone Fancy

4419 hwy 43 n., ste. 2 northport, al 35473

www.dog-gonefancy.com (205) 333-3630

suzette holden

Pet Grooming/Boarding

Gigi’s Cupcakes

1800 mcFarland Blvd., #434

Tuscaloosa, al 35401

www.gigiscupcakeusa.com (205) 343-0311

michael mendoza Restaurants

Home Instead Senior Care

303 hargrove east

Tuscaloosa, al 35401

www.homeinstead.com/746 (205) 764-0387

stephaine Buffaloe Senior Home Care

Hotel & Restaurant Supply

200 14th st., ste. 1

Tuscaloosa, al 35401

www.hnrsupply.com (205) 409-9370

Braxie Williams

Retail - Restaurant Supplies

J & J wood Flooring 2745 southside Dr. Tuscaloosa, al 35401

jandjflooring.net (205) 345-1144

Janet shirley Contractors - Floor Laying / Refinish / Resurface

John Hubbard Flooring, Inc. 5959 old montgomery hwy.

Tuscaloosa, al 35405 (205) 345-8254

elvis hubbard

Floor Coverings / Carpet / Rug / Tile / Hardwood

Krush Boutique 3617 - a Watermelon rd. northport, al 35473 (205) 469-9963

Valerie Wright Retail - Clothing, Accessories

Liberty National Life Insurance

Clint McLain Agency 1841 2nd ave., ste. 218 Jasper, al 35501

www.libertynational-mclain.com (205) 387-0531

Clint mclain Insurance

MetLife Auto and Home 3536 Vann road suite a-6 Birmingham, al 35235 (205) 440-7910

Chris Greene Insurance (Main)

Mountain & Mountain 2618 7th st.

Tuscaloosa, al 35401

www.mountainandmountain.com (205) 349-1740

Clint mountain

Attorneys - Lawyers / Law

Nu way Vape LLC 3380 mcFarland Blvd., ste. 10 northport, al 35476

www.nuwayvape.com (256) 349-5191

rob roberts

Electronic Cigarettes & Accessories

Randy Smalley Floor and Tile 2716 lurleen Wallace Blvd. northport, al 35476 (205) 758-4040

randy smalley

Floor Coverings / Carpet / Rug / Tile / Hardwood (Main)

Saga Resource Partners 221 Greensboro ave.

Tuscaloosa, al 35401 (205) 764-1979

Debbie st John

Oils - Industrial / Lubricating / Petroleum

Sims & Neff, LLC 2909 7th street

Tuscaloosa, al 35401

www.simsandneff.com (205) 752-9333

Jason neff

Attorneys - Lawyers / Law (Main)

Southeast Design and Build, LLC 432 65th st., ste. a Tuscaloosa, al 35405

www.southeastdesignbuild.com (205) 345-1784

Jason robertson Contractors - General

Sweet Home Food Bar 2218-a university Blvd.

Tuscaloosa, al 35401 (205) 764-9346

Deb rubino Restaurants

The Bike Shop 2422 6th street

Tuscaloosa, al 35401 (205) 331-4629

Patrick Brown Bicycle Repair & Sales

Traffic Ads

P.o. Box 2833

Tuscaloosa, al 35403 (205) 495-0043

sam estes

Advertising - Mobile Billboard

Tusk Industrial Supply 2036 62nd ave.

Tuscaloosa, al 35401 (205) 366-1625

randy holcomb

Retail - Industrial Supplies & Safety (Main)

UA - Athletics, Marketing Box 870339

Tuscaloosa, al 35487

www.rolltide.com (205) 348-6179

ryan majercik Athletics / Entertainment

west Alabama Postal Express, Inc. 14525 lawton rd.

Cottondale, al 35453 (205) 454-2596

leigh anne lennox Trucking Companies

whitworth Real Estate, LLC 1448 22nd ave.

Tuscaloosa, al 35401

www.whitworthre.com (205) 556-2242

michael Whitworth Real Estate / Realty / Realtors

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4901 Rice Mine Rd NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

bankoftuscaloosa.com 205-345-6021

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2014 Board of Directors

Dan Blakley regions Bank

Dr. Judy Bonner The university of alabama

Bobby Bragg

JamisonmoneyFarmer, PC

Cynthia Burton Community service Programs of West alabama

Brock Corder The Builders Group of West alabama, llC

Mark Crews alabama Power Company

Norman Crow (Chair elect)

D. T. & Freight Company, inc.

Jay Evans roar, llC/College station Properties

Ashley Gill Chick-fil-a of northport

Jheovanny Gomez

Jalapenos mexican Grill

Lee Henderson Which Wich

Cal Holt knight sign industries, inc.

Jonathan Hood First national Bank of Central alabama

Molly Ingram DCh health system

Felyicia Jerald mercedes-Benz u.s. international, inc.

Renwick Jones alabama Fire College

Blake Madison rosen harwood, Pa

Dean McClure TTl, inc.

Kim McMurray Ward scott architecture

wilson Moore Pritchett –moore, inc.

Gary Nichols mcabee Construction, inc.

Jim Page (President and Ceo) Chamber of Commerce of West alabama

Gary Phillips Premier service Co., inc.

Jordan Plaster (Chair) merrill lynch

Gene Poole hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers

Dr. Samory Pruitt The university of alabama

Ralph Ruggs Tuscaloosa housing authority

Tom Scroggins Tanner & Guin, llC

Randy Skagen nucor steel Tuscaloosa, inc.

Luke Standeffer northport medical Center

Chuck Turner Tennis Jackson Co., inc./Jackson security services

Rex Veron rex Veron Design, llC

Jason walker Walker associates, inc.

Fitzgerald washington (Past Chair) Buffalo rock Company/Pepsi Cola

Terry waters Department of Postsecondary education

Terri williams aT&T alabama

Bryan winter lewis, smyth, Winter & Ford, llC

Calendar of Events

SEPTEMBER

30 Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Government Plaza (3p.m.) no charge to attend. light refreshments will be served. rsVP to 205-391-0556.

OCTOBER

2 The Power Duo: Facebook and Instagram Marketing Training at the Chamber (9a.m. - 4:40p.m.) sign up for this one-day class with Donna Gilliland, mosTraining, inc. and learn about new marketing strategies for instagram and Facebook. Cost is $140/person. Call 205-391-0559 to register and get details.

6 Chamber in Session: State of the State with Gov. Robert Bentley at Hotel Capstone (11:30a.m.) Cost is $25/person and reserved tables of 10 are available. Call 205-391.0559 to register and get details.

9 Northport Citizen Awards Dinner at Five Points Baptist Church (7p.m.) Former Gov. Jim Folsom, Jr. is the guest speaker. Cost is $25/person and reserved tables of 8 are available. To register or get details, call 205-391-0559.

14 Chamber Connects Mixer at Hilton Garden Inn (5-7p.m.)

21 Intermediate Excel Training at the Chamber (Time, cost and details TBa) Call 205-391-0559 to register.

NOvEMBER

11 Chamber Connects Mixer at Bryant Conference Center/Hotel Capstone