Rising Tide - Winter 2021

WINTER 2021

CHAMPIONS FOR HEALTH DCH HEALTH SYSTEM COMBINES SKILL, COMPASSION, AND CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO NAVIGATE WEST ALABAMIANS THROUGH A CRISIS

ON THE ROAD AGAIN VAN OUTREACH CHANGES PATH TO WORKFORCE

CHAMBER @ WORK:

MAYORS, PROBATE JUDGE TALK COVID RESPONSE AT STATE OF THE COMMUNITY

DIVERSITY SUMMIT DELVES INTO THE FUTURE OF WORK WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE TACKLES TOUGH TOPICS

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CHAMPIONS FOR HEALTH DCH HEALTH SYSTEM COMBINES SKILL, COMPASSION, AND CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO NAVIGATE WEST ALABAMIANS THROUGH A CRISIS

ON THE ROAD AGAIN VAN OUTREACH CHANGES PATH TO WORKFORCE

Hanh Ngo, an RN/Case Manager at DCH Health System, is described as an “angel of mercy” by her patients. Read about her in this issue’s cover article.

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CHAMBER @ WORK: MAYORS, PROBATE JUDGE TALK COVID RESPONSE AT STATE OF THE COMMUNITY

DIVERSITY SUMMIT DELVES INTO THE FUTURE OF WORK WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE TACKLES TOUGH TOPICS

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I know many of us are glad to have 2020 behind us. I don’t believe any of us could have imagined just 12 months ago that our daily lives would look the way they do now. Businesses continue to adapt. Families are dealing every day with the impacts of COVID-19. And the challenges are not over.

Even so, we are thankful – thankful because we believe brighter days are ahead.

And thankful because, here in West Alabama, we have a resource that is fully invested in the success of our community – not only in good times, but also in times of uncertainty. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is on the front lines for us every day. I am proud of the work the Chamber did in 2020 supporting small businesses. The Small Business Relief Fund was established in partnership with the Community Foundation to help entrepreneurs who were severely impacted by the pandemic, and over the course of several weeks, a committee of chamber membership awarded more than $1.25 million to small businesses in need. The businesses, by the way, included Chamber members and non-members alike. With the City of Tuscaloosa’s funding from Elevate Tuscaloosa, the partnership made a tremendous impact.

That’s the power of partnership. That’s the power of community. That’s what we’ll build on in 2021.

How will we build on it? By staying true to our commitment to serve and innovate on behalf of our communities. We don’t know all that 2021 will bring.

But we do know that we’ll stand together as a united business community.

Standing together also means we have an opportunity, and a responsibility, to build on our work to advance racial equity and economic empowerment. In 2020, the Chamber hosted dozens of virtual meetings to facilitate greater awareness and understanding. Through unity and collaboration, Chamber members can create more inclusive growth in Tuscaloosa, Northport and beyond. We must listen more, understand more and do more to ensure we’re creating an environment where all people have the opportunity to prosper.

The Chamber is also moving forward with its plans to move into the longtime Regions Bank facility in downtown Tuscaloosa while we at Regions invest in a brand-new facility next door. This move will provide the space the Chamber needs to take its workforce development initiatives to the next level, with agencies and companies serving all areas of the business spectrum under one roof. This will make our community even more competitive and even better positioned to grow in 2021 and the years to come.

We invite everyone to get involved with the Chamber this year. From networking, to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, to helping build a pipeline of talent for the workforce, to collaborating with government leaders on business opportunities, there is a place for everyone to plug in.

Together, we made a difference in 2020. Together, we’ll do even more in 2021.

All my best,

ELIZABETH I. WINTER MARKET EXECUTIVE AND PWM AREA BUSINESS MANAGER REGIONS BANK 2021 CHAIR, CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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2021 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Elizabeth Winter Regions Bank Chair-Elect Tripp Powell Powell Enterprises Immediate Past Chair Bobby Bragg JamisonMoneyFarmer PC Vice Chair, Communications and Marketing Kelsey Rush Bryant Bank Vice Chair, Economic Development Carl Jamison JamisonMoneyFarmer PC Vice Chair, Education and Workforce Development Brad Newman ZF Chassis Systems, LLC

Vice Chair, Leadership and Community Engagement Michele Coley Allstate Coley Agency Vice Chair, Membership and Investor Relations Jheovanny Gomez Jalapenos Mexican Grill Vice Chair, Public Policy and Advocacy Matt Feller BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing Treasurer Reed Norris Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa President and CEO/ Secretary Jim Page, CCE, IOM Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Legal Counsel Kim Ingram Hayes Ingram, LLC

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Paul Betz, Bobby Bragg, Rick Clementz, Michele

Coley, Brock Corder, Steven Deal, Thomas Dedrick, Heather Dill, Russell Dubose, Amy Echols, Matt Fajack, Matt Feller, Jheovanny Gomez, Chris Gunter, Angela Hamiter, Tim Harrison, Mildred Black Hooks, Carl Jamison, James Leitner, Angela Martin, Scott McClanahan, Gary McGee, Dr. Jacqueline Morgan, Jordan Morris, Brad Newman, Gary Nichols, Reed Norris, Whitney Oswalt, Jim Page, Tim Parker III, David Pass, Gary Phillips, Tripp Powell, Jasmine Rainey, David Rains, Nikki Ray, Steven Rumsey, Kelsey Rush, Sontonia Stephens, Elizabeth Winter, Sandra Wolfe, Bill Wright

Professional Staff JIM PAGE, CCE, IOM President and CEO (205) 391-0562 jim@tuscaloosachamber.com DONNY JONES, IOM Chief Operating Officer (205) 391-0552 donny@tuscaloosachamber.com BARKLEY GARRETT, cecd Vice President, Economic Development (205) 391-0329 barkley@tuscaloosachamber.com KIMBERLY ADAMS Vice President, Membership and Investor Relations (205) 391-0327 kimberly@tuscaloosachamber.com NaTa’sha Black PROGRAM MANAGER, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (205) 391-0331 natasha@tuscaloosachamber.com BRITTANI COLBURN SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (205) 391-0334 brittani@tuscaloosachamber.com LAUREN COLLIER PROGRAM Manager, Workforce Development (205) 391-0566 lauren@tuscaloosachamber.com TRACY CRUMPTON Director of Finance and Operations (205) 391-0554 tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com ALICIA GREGORY Executive Assistant to the President and CEO (205) 391-0561 alicia@tuscaloosachamber.com TAMMI HOLLEY Workforce Coordinator (334) 310-9511 tammi@tuscaloosachamber.com LOWANDA JAMES Director of Information Services (205) 758-7588 lowanda@tuscaloosachamber.com AMY MATERSON Director of Communications and Marketing (205) 391-0563 amy@tuscaloosachamber.com JILL MCDONALD Director of Leadership and Community Engagement (205) 391-0555 jill@tuscaloosachamber.com CAROLYN TUBBS Director of Education Programs (205) 391-0556 carolyn@tuscaloosachamber.com

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Chamber in Session

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STATE OF THE COMMUNITY FEATURES MAYORS, PROBATE JUDGE

Mayor Donna Aaron of the City of Northport, Mayor Walt Maddox of the City of Tuscaloosa, and Probate Judge Rob Robertson of Tuscaloosa County tackled a variety of topics, including an attendee Q&A. COVID-19 was at the forefront of the discussion.

“County government is in a unique situation,” said Robertson. “One of the things we have strived to do was to work together and continue to provide nonstop services throughout this entire ordeal. We’ve had to change how

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we’ve had to deliver the services, but we’ve kept functioning and I’m very appreciative of the team.”

Robertson said keeping people safe and working is essential.Maddox said he was proud of the successes, especially keeping COVID-19 patient numbers as low as possible within the DCH System. “The unprecedented cooperation between the university, DCH, and our local governments has meant that we’ve saved a lot of jobs, and we’ve saved a lot of lives,” he said. We wanted to make sure that DCH had the capacity to not only treat coronavirus but also patients with other needs.”

Maddox also thanked Gov. Kay Ivey for her assistance in giving municipalities the ability to take the action they needed to protect their communities.

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The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama welcomed local officials for the 2020 Chamber in Session: State of the Community, presented by TTL, Inc. on October 15. Matt Feller, Vice Chair for Public Policy for the Chamber’s Board of Directors, moderated the event, which was presented via Remo virtual platform.

The unprecedented cooperation between the university, DCH, and our local governments has meant that we’ve saved a lot of jobs, and we’ve saved a lot of lives.

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—Walt Maddox, Mayor of the City of Tuscaloosa

Aaron discussed spending plans for Northport for the one-cent sales tax that would invest the money into enjoyment/recreation, economic, responsible “buckets.”

The plan invests the funding into parks, streetscaping, services, and other improvements for the community.

“These include educational opportunities for schools within the city of Northport,” she said. “It gives the schools programs they would not be able to otherwise afford through the county board.”

Maddox provided an Elevate Tuscaloosa update, telling attendees they would be able to track the Elevate timeline and expenses via the website. He also said the city has leveraged Elevate to date for $26 million to improve Tuscaloosa.

He also gave project updates on the Western Riverwalk, Northern Riverwalk, River District Park, and Airport Runway Improvements.

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“In the end Elevate is going to take our community to the next level. We were blessed to have Elevate during this pandemic,” Maddox said. “With it, we were able to help hundreds of small businesses through Restart Tuscaloosa.

We couldn’t have done that without the Chamber, and the Small Business Relief Fund, and I’m really proud of that. I’m proud of that partnership with the Chamber and the Community Foundation.”

All three officials said that the pandemic delivered an opportunity to take a close look at the budgeting process and make adjustments.With respect to the future, opportunity, collaboration, and growth were the goals looking ahead.

“Combining all our opportunities and people working together between workforce, education and local government, you can really get something done,” Robertson said. “I’m positive on our economic development outlook and opportunities. I think we’re about to see some exciting things happening.”

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TACKLES THE FUTURE OF WORK

The Diverse Business Council of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama held the 6th Annual Diversity Summit October 21, presented by Cadence Bank.

on, and optimizing what makes us unique.”

thinking and acting differently is something we all must do every day.

Focusing on the “Future of Work,” this year’s Diversity Summit featured a virtual panel of experts on a range of relevant topics for business and community leaders.

Michele Coley, Agency Owner, the Allstate Coley Agency, and a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, discussed Strategy in the workplace.

“Culture is very important when you’re being strategic,” Coley said.

“You have to be able to think and see beyond.”

“We may be successful in what we’re doing now, but we need to be thinking about what’s around the corner,” he said. “Old ways won’t open new doors.”

Mildred Black Hooks, Founder of People Optimum Consulting and 2020 Chair of the Diverse Business Council, kicked off the summit with a session on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Hooks noted that by 2050, 50 percent of our country’s population will be African American and people of color, and the call for diversity, equity, and inclusion has never been louder as it relates to the workplace.

Describing herself as a “classic micromanager,” Coley explained that the COVID-19 pandemic allowed her to see her staff working remotely and provided the ability to take the next step forward, and she now has employees working in other cities.

Coley said it is important to think about your competition, technology, and shifts in culture.

“If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready,” she explained.

“Diversity is bringing together the best and brightest to add value to the work that is being done,” Hooks said.

“Working on embracing, capitalizing

Tim Lewis, President & CEO, TALA Professional Services, discussed Innovation with summit attendees, and explained that

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Lewis recommended looking at the services you are currently offering and make adjustments, whether they are incremental or disruptive changes.

Tripp Powell, Owner, Powell Enterprises, and a Chamber Board member, discussed Collaboration, particularly in respect to team environments.

“Ask what you can learn from other team members,” he recommended.

“How is their background different from yours.”

Powell said that for him, being too comfortable was a problem, and getting out of your comfort zone is the key to success.

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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE LEARNS HOW LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TACKLES HUMAN TRAFFICKING

The Chamber’s Women’s Leadership Alliance welcomed Lt. Darren Beams, Commander of the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force, as guest speaker for the group’s November 5 Lunch and Learn, presented by the Radiology Clinic.

Lt. Beams has been working with the task force for three years, taking a proactive, victim-centered approach with the team, which includes five full-time and 25 part-time officers.

trafficking can originate from foreign sources, most trafficking is what he calls “home grown.” Stemming the flow of sex trafficking, which Beams says is growing, is important, because the life span of a sex trafficking victim is just seven years.

Rescuing trafficking victims is challenging because they do not always see themselves as victims.

Beams cautions that the majority of

“The task force has been successful,” Beams says. “It is made up of Tuscaloosa Police Department, Tuscaloosa County Sheriff ’s Office, Northport Police Department, and the University of Alabama Police Department.”

The task force works in cooperation with a number of law enforcement agencies and organizations, including the Attorney General’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, ALEA, Homeland Security, and the FBI. Beams says that while labor trafficking does exist, the task force concentrates on what they see primarily – sex trafficking. Induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or if the victim is not yet 19 years of age, Beams says compelling someone to engage in a commercial sex act is an enterprise that is surrounded by misconception and myths. While

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victims his team sees are already in some type of physical or psychological distress, and traffickers use grooming techniques such as targeting, tricks, and traumatizing victims to gain and retain control over their victims.

Once traffickers have control, the cycle is difficult to break.

“In the three years we’ve been in operation, we’ve rescued 31 victims,” Beams says. “None of the 31 have

come back to testify against their trafficker.” Beams did note that in seven operations conducted during the same period, the task force arrested 250 males attempting to solicit commercial sex.

In response to a question about Facebook posts being shared, Beams said its unlikely sex traffickers are trolling WalMart or similar locations and following victims in a “snatchand-grab” effort. After interviewing traffickers, he’s determined that not only do they know major retailers have extremely good camera systems, they also rarely target victims with families interested in raising an alarm.

“Traffickers want victims who will not be missed,” he said. “They do not want attention raised, so they often target runaways and those already in distress. They are not looking for victims whose families will cause trouble.”

Beams suggested the best way for parents to protect their children is to monitor their devices, particularly social media platforms, online gaming chat rooms and texting apps.

Contact Lt. Beams or the task force at (205) 248-4750 for more information.

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KIMBERLY ADAMS LEADS MEMBERSHIP AND INVESTOR RELATIONS ACTIVITIES The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama announces the promotion of Kimberly Adams to Vice President for Membership and Investor Relations. Adams has served as Director of Membership and Investor Relations since 2013. In that role, she leads all membership recruitment activities for the Chamber and manages the organization’s resource development efforts, including the Next Level Initiative capital campaign and 4th Quarter Drive sponsorship campaign.

President and CEO. “The significant growth we’ve experienced in both membership and member engagement reflects the leadership she has brought to her position. Kimberly has earned the respect of our volunteer leaders, her coworkers and Chamber members throughout the community. In this elevated role, she will also be more involved with strategic planning and organizational development as a member of the Chamber’s executive leadership team.”

“Kimberly has done an exceptional job guiding the Chamber’s membership and investor relations efforts the past several years,” said Jim Page, Chamber

Prior to joining the Chamber, Adams served as Retail Advertising and Digital Sales Manager for The Tuscaloosa News.

She is a graduate of The University of Alabama.

Page Appointed to International Association Board

ACCE SERVES 9,000 CHAMBER PROFESSIONALS The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives has appointed Jim Page, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, to serve on the board of directors. ACCE is an Alexandria, Virginia-based association of more than 9,000 professionals who work for and with over 1,300 chambers of commerce throughout North America. Page was appointed by incoming ACCE Chairman Jay Byers, President and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

“We are pleased to welcome Jim to the ACCE Board of Directors,” said Sheree Anne Kelly, President and CEO of ACCE. “He joins the organization’s volunteer leadership

at a time when the role of chambers of commerce has never been more critical. In these unprecedented times, Jim’s expertise will help our volunteer leadership address today’s most pressing challenges, reimagine chambers and shape the future of our work.”

Page has served as President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama since 2012 and has worked in the chamber industry since 2002. A former chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama, Page currently sits on the board of directors of the Business Council of Alabama, which serves as the state chamber of commerce.

Members of ACCE’s board of directors represent more than 50 organizations, including many of the world’s largest and most influential regional chambers of commerce.

COVER FEATURE

DCH Health System CHAMPIONS FOR YOUR HEALTH

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“I’m just going for a short spin on the bike,” George Laird said to his wife, Brenda.

“OK, please be careful,” she responded.

The accident occurred less than an hour later when truck started to make a left turn but stopped when it saw the approaching motorcycle. “The bike went down, as did the rider… the love of my life,” Brenda Laird said.

Just two weeks prior, they had celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. They had been high school sweethearts who had dated for six years before marrying.

George was taken to DCH with broken bones and lacerations that made his pain nearly unbearable. His family’s pain was compounded when they found out they could not be by his side.

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DCH Regional Medical Center “COVID drew its ugly curtain, and I was not allowed to be with my beloved at his most painful time,” Laird said.

Laird did not give up. She wrote cards and letters encouraging George to fight hard, but she was struggling with the situation as well.

“It was at this time that our angel of mercy entered our lives … Hanh Ngo, George’s case manager, phoned me,” Laird said. “Her soft voice touch(ed) my heart with words of encouragement and love.”

George had lost his glasses in the accident, so Hanh read the cards and letters to him and reported back to Laird that George had listened to every word. Hanh also arranged phone conversations between the two.

“Of all the things we have had to manage during this pandemic, restricting visitation has been one of the

hardest for both the families and our staff,” Bryan Kindred, President and CEO of the DCH Health System, said. “Family members are often a tremendous aid in the care and recovery of our patients. At times is has been a frustrating process for everyone involved, but we have worked hard to find ways to maintain that support and connectivity.”

After several days, George’s condition took a turn for the worse, and his family was able to be present for his final moments. “Hanh continued to reach out to me … texting, cards, music … anything to help me through this,” Laird said. “To say that she went above and beyond her duties would be a gross understatement. To her, we were family.”

Laird related that Hanh provided regular updates and called, “not only to bring me word of George, but to check on ME! I could hear in her voice that HER heart was broken, that she felt so deeply, for what George was going through.”

While Hanh’s efforts for the Laird family were exceptional, they have not been uncommon at DCH Health System during this unusual year.

George and Brenda Laird

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Brenda Laird and Hanh Ngo

Of all the things we have had to manage during this pandemic, restricting visitation has been one of the hardest for both the families and our staff.

—Bryan Kindred, President and CEO of the DCH Health System

CONTACT KIMBERLY ADAMS: KIMBERLY@TUSCALOOSACHAMBER.COM (205) 391-0327

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COVER FEATURE

Adversity changes us, it exposes our weaknesses. If we are flexible, those weaknesses can become new strengths. If we are wise, those strengths can be used to better serve the community.

—Bryan Kindred, President and CEO of the DCH Health System

“Our fiscal year starts October 1, and on that day in 2019 we were hit with a ransomware attack,” Kindred said. “Just as we were feeling somewhat recovered from that, COVID-19 started to surface. DCH team has come together to overcome every imaginable obstacle. I have seen compassion, ingenuity and tenacity.”

DCH normally has about a dozen negative pressure isolation rooms (the room’s airflow is independent of the main hospital’s airflow). When the DCH COVID Response Team identified the need to expand that capacity to safely isolate and care for suspected or positive COVID-19 patients, they turned to Facilities Engineering.

Before long, the team had a solution. They reached out to their vendor partners and ordered about 80 portable HEPA filtration systems that are normally used for construction. While they waited for the air scrubbers to arrive, they removed windows and in their place installed exhaust ducts. In all, they converted about 45 rooms and have the materials to expand to nearly double that if needed.

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“Creating the flexibility to quickly convert regular rooms into negative isolation rooms is a good example of how every department has been using its talents and resources to find solutions,” Paul Betz, chief operating officer, said. “The DCH Foundation has coordinated mask contributions, marketing has produced daily updates, HR has been recruiting more people and purchasing has made sure we have the supplies we need. From the bedside to facility entry points, we have come together. I could not be more proud of this team and grateful to the community for all that has been accomplished.”

Like every other business, DCH hopes to soon return to normal. Yet, so much has been learned that what used to be normal will likely not be anything like the new normal.

During the pandemic DCH brought in an intensivist program to better manage some of its sickest patients.

That program has been successful and will continue, as will others.

“There is so much we have learned and may consider going forward such as new ways of screening visitors, better information flow to the community, making access to patient records easier and maintaining a high level of flexibility in physical patient care delivery resources,” Betz said.

“Adversity changes us, it exposes our weaknesses,” Kindred said. “If we are flexible, those weaknesses can become new strengths. If we are wise, those strengths can be used to better serve the community. At DCH, we are working hard to learn from the challenges we have faced to better become the health care champions our community needs.”

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Jeff Oswalt (left), facility manager, and Jason Abernathy (right), engineering compliance manager, stand with one of the portable HEPA filtration systems their team has been using to make negative pressure isolation rooms as needed.

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WINNERS CIRCLE

Best of the Best

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WEST ALABAMA BUSINESSES TAKE TOP HONORS AT SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

The Small Business Awards of Alabama, presented by The Partnership of the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama and the Business Council of Alabama, recognized West Alabama businesses at the annual Small Business Awards, held virtually Friday, December 4, 2020.

Achieving top honors was Chuck’s Fish/Five, recognized as the Small Business of the Year in the largest category the competition honors – businesses with 51 to 100 employees. Based on a variety of civic and professional standards, the partnership recognizes the best in Alabama small business.

Well known for delivering top-notch dining experiences with excellent food, stellar service, and great atmospheres, the sister restaurants owned by Charles Morgan III also support the community. Through American Lunch, a mobile soup kitchen operated several times a week, the restaurants provide access to a free healthy meal to anyone who needs one with no questions asked. Chuck’s also brings the community together through their annual Thanksgiving Feast, held at no cost but raising donations for Habitat for Humanity at the event.

In the 11 to 50 employee category, JNJ Apparel was honored with a second-place finish. The firm, which produces and sells Greek gear, company logo shirts, silk screen printing and custom business apparel, not only delivers fresh, original designs hand-drawn by a team of professional artists backed up by relationship-driven personal service, they also are passionate about the community they serve.

Not only do JNJ Apparel owners Michael and Nick Wright support numerous non-profit organizations, they also support those closest to their heart – their customers. JNJ converted their online platform, JNJ Marketplace, to assist small businesses hit hardest by the mandatory shutdown. Developed to sell collegiate products such as t-shirts to businesses and other groups, Michael and Nick quickly reconfigured the platform with a

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This competition represents the best of the best from across the state, and we are fortunate to have companies like these serving our community.

Jim Page, President and CEO of the Chamber

“Shop Local” campaign with the goal of providing emergency funding to local businesses through donating a portion of the sale of each shirt back to the small business. Many of the businesses who participated in the online platform were bars, who were greatly appreciative of the revenue stream.

In addition to Chuck’s Fish/Five and JNJ Apparel, two finalists were also named from the West Alabama area.

Eat My Beats was recognized as a finalist in the 1 to 10 employee category, and Session Bar was named a finalist in the Emerging Retailer category.

“We were thrilled to see businesses from West Alabama honored at the Small Business Awards this year,” says Jim Page, President and CEO of the Chamber. “This competition represents the best of the best from across the state, and we are fortunate to have companies like these serving our community.”

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WORKFORCE SPOTLIGHT

On the Road Again

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HOW VAN OUTREACH IS CHANGING THE PATH TO WORKFORCE

If there is one thing the West Alabama Works team knows well, it is early morning road trips, hiring events that extend well into late evening, and the importance of grassroots outreach.

On a cool November morning as the sun rises over the trees in rural Alabama, the West Alabama Works (WAW) team drives through the fog to set up the mobile unit bright and early for the communities they serve. By the time businesses are open, laptops are set up and ready for attendees to register for Career Connect, a platform that connects individuals looking for training, resources, and employers looking to hire qualified people. One by one people walk up to talk to the team, and the conversations begin to flow. The application takes between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the registrants’ work experience. “I have really enjoyed going out in the Black Belt communities and interacting with individuals looking for work,” says Tammi Holley, Workforce Coordinator, West

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Alabama Works and Black Belt Workforce Center.

“In this day and time, folks just want to work and be able to provide for their household. Most people in the community have been applying for work, but do not hear anything back from the employers. In most cases they need just a little motivation.”

Throughout the spring and summer months of 2020, West Alabama Works held hiring events virtually through online platforms that reached almost 500 individuals. The big industries in West Alabama include automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare.

The need for skilled workers during COVID-19 continues to rise. By late fall, it was time to get back on the road and hold events in-person, with procedures that follow the ADPH and CDC guidelines. Hand sanitizer and masks are always provided, and all events are located outside with at least 6 feet of space between each person. For Workforce Development Outreach and Program Manager Lauren Collier, the switch

back to in-person events is a welcome change. “I love these events because it gives us a chance to talk to people one on one about their needs,” Collier says. We can look at data all day. We know the big problems we face in this COVID-19 world. Nothing replaces being able to affect change one person at a time. If I can help one person accomplish something in their lives to make things easier for them and their families, I know we are doing what we are supposed to be doing. We do not get record numbers at these events, but we do show the community that we are here to help always, not just one time. West Alabama is our home, and wherever the need is we will be.”

In only a month’s time, the West Alabama Works team visited all nine counties in Region 3 of the Alabama Regional Workforce Council. The van tour was split into two parts — the first events were held October 6th through 16th throughout Greene, Sumter, Hale, Marengo, and Tuscaloosa counties. The team hit the road again November 5th through 13th with stops in Pickens, Lamar, Bibb, and Fayette counties.

The van unit sets up shop outside of local businesses, churches, libraries, and similar locations. “Wherever traffic is busy and there are people that can see us, that

is where we want to be,” says Collier. “So many of our attendees are people who see the van and our signs and decide to drop by and say hello. More often than not, they also know someone who is looking for a job, and they send more people our way.” The in-person events also allow for partnerships with service providers such as the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, the Alabama Career Centers, and PRIDE of Tuscaloosa.

In the uncertain times of COVID-19, the West Alabama Works team is proud to be able to bring their mobile unit into the community to connect job seekers and eliminate their barriers to employment.

Sometimes people already have employment but are looking to find more stability or go back to school.

People who attend these events are very appreciative of the time the team takes to get to know them and their job interests. “It means a lot that you’ve come all the way to Sumter County,” says one attendee, “a lot of organizations will come through, promise certain things, and we never hear from them again.” The outreach team believes that no matter the number of people at each event if we helped one person connect the dots to employment, they have made an impact.

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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS A+ TRASH BIN CLEANING SERVICE, LLC 2012 Laurel Lake Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Phone: (205) 764-2432 Lewis Anderson - Onwer

PressureWash / Deck & Fence Restoration Services ADVANCE AUTO PARTS STORE #5156 3504 McFarland Blvd. E. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Phone: (205) 553-5582 Brian Hrivnak - Manager

Automobile Parts / Supplies / Automotive Services Retail - Specialty Retailer AIRPROS, LLC 3500 Northbrook Dr. #A Northport, AL 35473 Phone: (205) 792-4852 Derrick Connell

Contractors - HVAC / Air Conditioning / Heating ALABAMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 1932 County Road 5 Akron, AL 35441 Phone: (205) 492-0066 Lakeitha Benson Uniserv Director

Associations / Professional Organizations

ALABAMA ONE FOUNDATION 1215 Veterans Memorial Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Phone: (205) 342-0152 Jacquie Johnson

Non-Profit Organizations

ALLEGRA FAMILY CLINIC 1116 Mitt Lary Road Northport, AL 35475 Phone: (205) 556-5634 Lori Jones Director of Operations

Health Care Facilities Physicians - Family Practice

ALLUMS WELSCH, PC 1490 Northbank Pkwy, Suite 216 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 Phone: (205) 426-7080 S. Scott Allums Bankruptcy Attorney

Attorneys - Lawyers / Law

ART GARAGE 2422 6th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 523-5506 Joanna Lemmon - Owner

Art Studio / Instruction Art Design / Artist / Print Art

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ASPEN DENTAL 904 Veterans Memorial Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Phone: (205) 535-3205 Denise Yousef

FAT HEADZ BARBER SHOP 2516 Paul W Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 752-6922 Jay Graham - Owner

HIS HAND RENOVATION, LLC 2215 9th Avenue, Unit A Northport, AL 35476 Phone: (205) 219-8480 Heather Pena

BRIDGE BUILDER FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION 3601 Stillman Blvd Box 4841 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 Phone: (205) 331-0087 Gregory Eubanks

FAVE HOT SAUCE LLC Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (310) 743-5950 Dantrel Robinson

HOMEVESTORS 1655 N. McFarland Blvd., Ste. 102 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 Phone: (205) 737-9234 Kevin Weslock

Dentists Dental Service for Children

Non-Profit Organizations CAKEFFECT 1800 McFarland Blvd., Suite 434 Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Phone: (205) 803-5669 Komeh Davis - Owner

Bakeries - Retail Caterers CENDY LEWAY BEAUTY Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 861-7440 Tiffany Flowers-Hurst

Retail - Boutique Beauty Salons / Barbers - Nails Massage Tan Spas CORE SPACES 319 Grace Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (773) 969-5740 Jonathan Kubow

Rental Properties Real Estate / Apartments / Condo CRADDOCK HOLDINGS, LLC 2627 10th Avenue #102 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 523-4744 Aaron Craddock

Marketing Consultants Advertising Agencies & Consultants DANCERS 4 LIFE STUDIO 3518 Loop Road #4 Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Phone: (205) 394-8518 Tiffany King - Owner

Dancing Instruction

DRUID CITY PRIDE PO BOX 21004 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35402 Phone: (205) 454-2180 Russell Howard - President

Non-Profit Organizations

E&A TEAM, INC 100 Towncenter Blvd., Suite 300 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35406 Phone: (205) 722-9323 Mark English - President

Consultants

Beauty Salons / Barbers - Nails Massage Tan Spas

Retail - Specialty Retailer FIVE STAR TAX & CREDIT RESTORATION SERVICES 429 Skyland Blvd., Suite B4 Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Phone: (205) 792-5424 Pamela McCoy-Knox - Owner/ Manager

Financial Services Tax Preparation

GILLIS JEWELERS 1351 McFarland Blvd. NE #104 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 Phone: (205) 343-7466 John Gillis - Owner

Jewelers / Jewelry Repair / Jewelry Design / Gifts

GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE KYLE MCADAMS AGENCY 2919 8th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 614-4286 Kyle McAdams - Owner

Insurance

HARRIS FIRM LLC 2805 7th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 409-0098 Ariel Jones Digital Marketing Manager

Attorneys - Lawyers / Law

HASTY HAULING & MOVING COMPANY LLC 3316 2nd Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Phone: (205) 826-4058 William Sterling

Movers - Household / Commercial Trucking - Hauling/Off Loading HI TITLE, LLC 600 Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd., S Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 710-4239 Marland Hayes - Owner

Financial Services

HIEN ATKINS 825 Hillcrest Road Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Phone: (205) 887-1854 Hien Atkins - Owner

Cosmetics Spa - Medical

Home Improvements / Repairs / Installation

Real Estate / Realtors / Construction Real Estate Developers

INTEGRITY PRO SERVICES, LLC 3401 35th CT E Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Phone: (205) 882-6277 Trent Thompson - Owner

Landscape / Lawn Care / Maintenance IVORY DYNASTY

BY COLLODGE 221 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (614) 634-1327 E. Barden Smedberg - Owner

Hotels / Motels / Lodging / Accommodations

JACQUAN D. WINTERS, REALTOR - CARRIE FITTS REAL ESTATE 2021 8th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 826-9740 JacQuan Winters - Realtor

Real Estate / Realty / Realtors JOLLY HEARTH & PATIO 1801 64th Street Northport, AL 35476 Phone: (205) 333-8275 Megan Jolly

Retail Retail - Specialty Retailer

JPMORGAN CHASE 3424 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: (404) 926-2531 Veronica Rabadan

Financial Services

JUST LOVE COFFEE CAFE 2531 University Boulevard #100 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (615) 861-0842 Alex Roberts - Store Owner/GM

Restaurants

KRAFT-ISH BY MAW Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Phone: (205) 393-1153 Markedia Wells - Owner

Retail - Boutique

LANCE HOLLOWAY PRODUCTIONS, LLC Northport, AL 35475 Phone: (205) 242-9263 Lance Holloway - Owner

Video - Multimedia - Production Photographers MIDSTATES PETROLEUM COMPANY, LLC 1603 17th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 695-0018 Mac Myers

Oil / Gas -Wholesale Supply / Service Transportation NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) TUSCALOOSA 2700 Hospital Drive Northport, AL 35475 Phone: 1-248-460-3113 Melissa Milano - Volunteer

Non-Profit Organizations Mental Health Services

PINNACLE RENEWABLE ENERGY 6777 Highway 17 South Aliceville , AL 35442 Phone: 205-373-9065 Hunter Winborne

Forestry Management

POSH OCCASIONS BY SHERIAH N/A Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 393-8101 Sheriah Gibson Owner/Planner/Designer

Retail - Events /Weddings/ Interiors REGGAE FLAVA 2322 4th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (202) 615-4328 Romeo Tomlinson - Owner

Restaurant / Catering Food Trucks

RIGHT TRACK MEDICAL GROUP 657 Helen Keller Blvd Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404 Phone: (662) 234-7601 Tammy England - Practice Administrator

Mental Health Services

ROCK MORTGAGE 312 Merchants Walk, Suite 7 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 Phone: (205) 345-4464 Hayley Sansing

ROEBUCK LANDING GRILL & GROCERY 19 Roebuck Landing Road Akron, AL 35441 Phone: (205) 372-2016 Melanie Moss - Owner

Convenience Stores / Gas Stations Restaurants SAGE JUICE BAR & SPEAKEASY 2324 4th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (315) 313-3342 Ken Cupp

Restaurants Smoothie Bar

SANICO 10449 Technology Drive Cottondale, Alabama 35453 Phone: (205) 534-9898 John Sandras - Owner

Uniform / Linen Services

SEVEN OAKS FARM 11360 Seven Oaks Farm Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 Phone: (205) 292-9201 Beth Dunn - Owner

Facility Rental

SHINE FACIAL BAR & SKIN HEALTH STUDIO 4690 Rice Mine Road, Suite 30 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 Phone: (205) 759-1519 Rebekah Mason

Spa - Medical

SOUTHERN BLOOD SERVICES, INC. 1406 McFarland Blvd. N., Suite 1A Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 Phone: Capriccia Carney - Manager

Blood Service Provider Health Care Facilities

SUPER SPORTS SPORTING GOODS 5310 Old Montgomery Hwy, Unit 1 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405-4904 Phone: (205) 758-9555 Randy Tunnell Owner/Operator

Retail - Specialty Retailer

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER 700 Towncenter Blvd Suite 1 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 Phone: (205) 345-7676 Kim Vann - Center Director

Educational Consultants

TANKR 1603 17th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 469-8354 Jackson Carpenter - Owner

Services Delivery / Shipping Services

THE BOOZER AGENCY 35 University Circle Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 535-0172 Kyle O'Dell - Agency Development Manager

Insurance

THE WINE MARKET 515 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 764-1408 Craig Williams - Owner

Restaurants / Lounge Wines and Gifts

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT TUSCALOOSA UNIVERSITY 2816 McFarland Blvd. East Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405 Phone: (205) 462-8800 Chris Pereira General Manager

Hotels / Motels / Lodging / Accommodations TRIPLE M TRAVEL Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Phone: (256) 810-0705 Stephani Mitchell

Travel Agencies

TUSCALOOSA ASPHALT & CHIP SEAL SERVICES LLC Northport, AL 35475 Phone: (205) 283-4968 Leslie Welch

Asphalt & Asphalt Products

TUSCALOOSA PATCH 134 W, 29th Street New York, NY 10001 Phone: (205) 361-7714 Ryan Phillips - Community Publisher

Publishing / Online Media

VITAL - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK - UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Little Hall 670 Judy Bonner Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 348-4416 David Albright - Prof.&Hill Crest Fdn Endow.Chair inMH RES/Vital PI

Education -Wellness

WEST ALABAMA WOMEN'S CENTER 535 Jack Warner Pkwy NE, Ste I Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Phone: (205) 556-2026 Chad Jackson - Office Manager

Health Care Facilities -Women's Health

WYN FORTENBERRY - BLUE CREEK REALTY 803 Main Avenue Northport, AL 35476 Phone: (205) 454-2253 Wyn Fortenberry - Realtor

Real Estate / Realty / Realtors YELLOWHAMMER FUND 2223 8th St Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 582-4950 Amanda Reyes - Executive Director

Non-Profit Organizations

YOUR VIRTUAL ASSIST, LLC 1130 University Blvd., Suite B9 #425 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 210-8018 Donna Lyttle - Owner

Business Development Consultants

TUSCALOOSA BRIDAL DIRECTORY / TUSCALOOSA APARTMENT GUIDE Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 873-1203 Beth Andrews - Owner

Publications Publishing / Online Media

Mortgage Companies

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GAME CHANGERS

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE CEO COUNCIL BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing | Cardiology Consultants, P.C. | Harrison Construction Company, Inc. | Hunt Refining Company | JamisonMoneyFarmer PC | Knight Sign Industries, Inc. | Shelton State Community College | Synovus | The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences INVESTOR LEADERS Alabama Credit Union | AT&T | Barge Design Solutions, Inc. | Cintas | Industrial Warehouse Services Inc. | John Plott Company Inc. | McGiffert and Associates, LLC | Paragon HM Wealth Management | Parker Towing Company | Pritchett-Moore, Inc. | Spire, Inc. | The Onin Group | The Westervelt Company | Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. | TTL, Inc. | Tuscaloosa Coca-Cola Bottling Company | ZF Chassis Systems, LLC GROWTH PARTNERS Adams Beverages | Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama | Buffalo Rock Company/Pepsi-Cola | Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc. | Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Inc. | DT Freight, LLC | Ellis Architects, Inc. | Fitts Agency | Harrison Galleries, LLC | Hotel Indigo| Jalapenos Mexican Grill | Lance Hocutt Financial Group | Lear Corporation | Northport Auto Supply | Plaster, Scarvey & Shumaker of Ameriprise Financial | Robertson Banking Company | The Builders Group of West Alabama | The Legacy Connection (TLC) | The Radiology Clinic | University of Alabama System | Ward Scott Architecture | Way, Ray, Shelton & Company, PC-CPA COMMUNITY COLLEAGUES ARD Logistics-Alabama, LLC | Bama Concrete Products Co., Inc. | BankFirst | BBVA | Cadence Bank, N.A. | Chick-fil-A of Northport | Echols, Taylor & Associates, P.C. | Hampton Inn University | Kyle Office Solutions | The Locker Room | Metalsa Tuscaloosa, Inc. | Raymond James | Remmert Company | Renasant Bank | SmartBank | Spiller Furniture & Mattress | TotalCom, Inc. | Winter McFarland

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