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February 2013

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Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce • 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-663-4542 • info@shelbychamber.org

Five-year initiative of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

BUSINESS

SERVING:

Welcome New Members

To find out more about any member listed — or other Chamber members — please visit our online Business Directory at www.shelbychamber.org.

2Alabama Soccer Association Tom Condone 4678 Valleydale Rd, Ste 200 Birmingham Sports Club

Allstate Insurance, Chad Christian Chad Christian 206 Bowling Lane Pelham Insurance

America’s Thrift Store Scott Batesole 218 2nd Street SW Alabaster Shopping & Retail

Bent Brook Golf Course Wezzie Ezelle 7900 Dickey Springs Rd Bessemer Golf Course

By George Adam George 4290 Highway 52, Ste D Helena Alterations/Screen Printing

Champy’s Sterling Gros 10695 Hwy 119 Alabaster Restaurant

Dairy Queen - Brook Highland Cobby Ware 5295 Highway 280 Birmingham Restaurant

Dairy Queen - Oak Mountain Cobby Ware 2258 Pelham Pkwy Pelham Restaurant

Dairy Queen - Chelsea Cobby Ware 16857 Highway 280 Chelsea Restaurant

Evangel Classical Christian School Sheri Garrett 423 Thompson Rd Alabaster Education

Healthsouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital Jinnie Lacey 3800 Ridgeway Dr Birmingham Health & Wellness

Inverness Country Club Mark Michie #1 Country Club Dr Birmingham Country Club

Kemp & Seagle Consulting Engineers, Inc. Doug Seagle 436 West College St Columbiana Civil Engineers

Springleaf Financial Services Brian Wilbanks 2709 Pelham Pkwy, Ste C Pelham Lending Institution

The GREAT, The GOOD, and The GONE Michael Smith 100 Oldham Cr Pelham Consulting

Vintage Interiors Dean Morris 2838 Pelham Pkwy Pelham Consignment Furniture

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David NolenM&F Bank

2013 Chair

Bill KellerRegions Financial2013 Chair-elect

Terri WilliamsAT&T

2013 Immediate Past Chair

April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Charlie StevensThompson Tractor

Clint Umphrey Texas Roadhouse

David PlattBlue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

James E. “Jim” PurvisA.C. Legg, Inc.

Joe SullivanSullivan Communications, Inc

John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer

Services, LLC

Keith Barfi eld Barfi eld Murphy, Shank

& Smith, PC

Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College

Linda CenculaAlabama Telco Credit Union

Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC

Paul Rogers Aliant Bank

Phillip Heard Alabama Gas Company

Richard OliveSaginaw Pipe, Inc.

Tim Bowen Alabama Power Company

Tim PrinceShelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Vivian Johnson Sam’s Club Hoover

Greater Shelby Chamber Board of Directors

Become a participant in the 2013 Continual Sponsorship Program (CSP) and receive premium branding exposure for your organization. This is a popular advertising package that offers multiple opportunities for you to choose the options that would most benefi t your organization all year long!

The 2013 CSP has been expanded to include additional choices for member businesses to “pick and

choose” the option that aligns with the budget and marketing goals of your organization.

There are also stand-alone opportunities available in addition to the annual sponsorship levels.

If you have not received a copy of the 2013 Continual Sponsorship Program, contact the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 663-4542 today or visit the Chamber’s website at www.shelbychamber.org.

2013 Continual Sponsorship Program (CSP) Expands

Opportunities

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The Chamber’s 2013 Offi cers were recently selected at a meeting of the Board of Directors. The new leadership group began serving in their roles on January 1. “We’re extremely fortunate as an organization and as a community to have outstanding individuals such as these serving in a leadership role for the coming year. Their commitment to the

Chamber and to Shelby County is unparalleled.” Chamber President & CEO Kirk Mancer commented.

Serving as Offi cers for the 2013 program year will be:

Chair — David Nolen, M & F Bank

Chair-elect — Bill Keller, Regions Bank

Vice Chair, Business Development & Support — Phillip Heard, Alabama Gas Company

Vice-Chair Communications — Tim Prince, Shelby County Reporter

Vice-Chair, Community & Workforce Development — April Weaver, Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Vice-Chair, Finance & Administration — Keith Barfi eld, Barfi eld, Murphy, Shank & Smith

Vice-Chair, Membership & Marketing — John Browning, Cahaba Valley Computer Services

Immediate Past Chair — Terri Williams, AT&T

2012-13 Chamber Officers Selected

4Thank you for your fi nancial support of

your Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce during this past year!

2013 offers a variety of new opportunities for our members through new programming in four key areas: Business Support & Development, Community & Workforce Development, Governmental Relations and Marketing & Communications. There are several new Work Groups in each of these areas, and we encourage you and your business associates to consider serving on one!

What’s more, members will receive increased visibility through our new “Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses” (a new printed directory that will run in

The Shelby County Reporter, Alabaster Reporter, and Pelham Reporter with a readership of 30,000+) that will begin in March. All active members will be listed quarterly in this quality publication.

Membership renewal invoices were sent via email in December and by mail in January. If you have not received your renewal invoice please contact the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 663-4542. If you joined the Chamber in 2012, you will receive your fi rst year renewal invoice during your anniversary month.

Please feel free to contact Melanie Goodwin at (205) 663-4542 or melanie@shelbychamber.org with any questions

about your 2013 invoice.We look forward to working with you

in 2013 to make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business!

2013 Chamber Membership Renewal Reminder

The Chamber’s February Membership Luncheon will feature a “State of the County” presentation on February 20. The luncheon meeting will be held in the banquet hall at the Pelham Civic Complex. Doors will open at 11:00AM for business networking and the program from 11:50AM-1:00PM.

Shelby County Commission Chair Lindsey Allison will share comments regarding the County on behalf of the County Commission.

The cost is $17 per person for Chamber members and $25 per person for “Future” Members

and includes lunch. Members may request a Reserved Corporate Table of Eight for $175. Please contact the Chamber to request a Corporate Table. For more information,

or to make a reservation, please contact the Chamber

at info@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 663-4542 or register online at www.shelbychamber.org.

Luncheon sponsored by:

February Membership Luncheon To Feature “State of the County” Presentation

The Greater Shelby Chamber will begin publishing a complimentary quarterly membership directory entitled “Who’s Who of Shelby County Business” beginning March 13th!

The publication will be inserted in the Shelby County Reporter, Alabaster Reporter, and Pelham Reporter with a readership of more than

30,000.We encourage you to

visit your online business listing today to ensure your information is displaying how you would like it to appear in the quarterly directory.

You may use your member login and password to make any updates needed or call the Greater Shelby County Chamber office at 663-4542.

All edits and updates will need to be made by Monday,

February, 25th to be included in the March 13th publication.

Who’s Who of Shelby County Business Quarterly Membership Directory Slated for March!

Allison

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January Ambassador of the Month

Rob Gerchow

2012 Ambassador of the Year

Lynn Ray

Congratulation to Rob Gerchow for acheiving January Ambassador of the Month. Rob Gerchow is the Assistant Marketing Manager for SERVPRO of Birmingham. Rob has more than 25 years of sales experience with companies such as Hartz Mountain Pet Supplies, Kraft Corporation, & Cook’s Pest Control. Working to build relationships, brand awareness, and education about SERVPRO

and the restoration industry, Rob currently helps to manage all sales and marketing functions and personnel for SERVPRO of Birmingham. SERVPRO of Birmingham serves all of Shelby and Jefferson counties. They specialize in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial properties after fire, smoke, or water damage. SERVPRO’s staff is highly trained in property damage restoration - from initial ongoing training at SERVPRO Corporate headquarters in Gallatin, TN, to regular IICRC industry certifications. Backed by a nationwide system of over 1600 qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Birmingham.

SERVPRO of Birmingham also provides carpet, upholstery, and HVAC duct system cleaning. For more information, or to schedule services, please call 205-664-6770 today.

Lynn Ray, Owner and President of Business Telephones Inc., has been named Ambassador of the Year for the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. BTI has been in business for 28 years specializing in meeting communication needs of small to medium-sized businesses by providing telephone systems, unified messaging, off site telephones and phone/data cabling.

Lynn provides consulting on local, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), long distance and telecommunication information to aid businesses in making the best decision to increase productivity and income. Lynn resides in Pelham with her husband, Terry, and their daughter Jessyca. She can be reached at (205) 988-8297 or lynn@bticonnect.com.

Want to build business relationships that will impact your business and increase your network? Then being an Ambassador is for you! The purpose of the Ambassador Program is to extend the warmth and hospitality of the Chamber to members and guests while facilitating networking at Chamber functions.

Ambassadors serve as an extension of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce by attending Chamber events in which they act as greeters, points of contacts for information, and promoters of networking among event attendees.

To determine if the Ambassador Program is right for you, ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I have time to commit approximately five hours per month to serve as a volunteer for the Chamber?

• Would I like to increase visibility for my company and myself in the Shelby County area?

• Am I able to meet people easily and make them feel welcome and comfortable in an unfamiliar setting?

• Am I energetic, enthusiastic and someone that thrives on having fun?

If you answered “yes” to the above questions, then this is the program for you! Contact Aubri McClendon at 663-4542 or aubri@shelbychamber.org. for more details!

Open Enrollment for the 2013 Ambassador Program

ShelbyOne is a strategic plan that is in place and ready to lead us forward. ShelbyOne intends to help Shelby County play a leading role in the future of our great state. Nothing is more important to us who live in Alabama than to enjoy the true pleasures of our lifestyle and the beauty of our area. Won’t you join the following investors that have pledged toward our ShelbyOne goal to continue building a bright future for Shelby County and for Alabama? Please contact Chamber President Kirk Mancer via email at kirk@shelbychamber.org or call 663-4542 for more information.

A.C. Legg, Inc.Alabama Telco Credit UnionALAGASCO/EnergenAliant BankAmerica’s First Federal Credit Union

AT&T of AlabamaBarfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLCBarge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc.Barry Davis, Architects, P.C.Blue Cross and Blue Shield of AlabamaBoatright CompaniesBrookwood Medical CenterBrownlee-Morrow Company, Inc.Business Telephones, Inc.Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLCCharter BusinessChildren’s of AlabamaCity of AlabasterCity of ChelseaCox Media GroupDay Eye CenterEBSCO Industries, Inc.First Commercial BankGraham and Associates, CPAHampton Inn & Suites - HooverHampton Inn & Suites - PelhamHealthSpring of Alabama

Holiday Inn Express - PelhamiBERIABANKISSIS & SONSLhoist North AmericaM&F BankNoland Health ServicesRegions Financial CorporationSaginaw Pipe Company, Inc.Sain Associates, Inc.Senator Slade BlackwellShelby Baptist Medical CenterShelby County

Shelby County NewspapersSt. Vincent’s Health SystemTexas Roadhouse - PelhamThe Lemak GroupThe Wynfrey HotelThompson Tractor Company, Inc.Town of HarpersvilleTrinity Medical CenterVulcan Termite & Pest Control, Inc.Warren Averett, LLC

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Contact UsGreater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 Phone: (205) 663-4542

Fax: (205) 663-4524Email: info@shelbychamber.org

Join in our County’s Progress By Serving On A Chamber Work Group

There are numerous opportunities for involvement by serving on one of the Chamber’s new Work Groups listed below.

The first joint organizational meeting was held in January and was met with much enthusiasm as members learned more about the various Work Groups and how it relates to the Chamber’s 2013 Program of Work.

If you are interested

is serving on a Work Group, please contact Chamber President Kirk Mancer via e-mail at kirk@shelbychamber.org or by calling 663-4542.

Existing Business & Industry Work Group

Small Business Work Group

Governmental Affairs Work Group

Education Work Group

Community Improvement Work Group

Health Services Work Group

Ambassadors

ShelbyOne Update -- Five-year Initiative of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations on the grand opening of the Senior Care Unit at Shelby Baptist Medical

Center. Shelby Baptist Medical Center celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon

cutting and open house.

Congratulations on the grand opening of Aaron’s Inc., Pelham. Manager Michael Smithers cuts the ribbon and is supported by Pelham Mayor Gary Waters, Aaron’s Inc. Regional Manager

Steve Beesch plus team members.

Congratulations to Ground Up Coffee and Smoothies, located inside Snider’s Pharmacy,

Chelsea on its offi cial grand opening celebration. Mayor Earl Niven, family, and

friends joined in support.

Owners Darlene Brasher and Shane Welch had members of the Montevallo and the Greater

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce on hand to celebrate the grand opening of JD’s Furniture

Warehouse, Montevallo.

Congratulations on the grand opening celebration of Formaggio’s Italian Bistro, Alabaster. General Manger, Max Velijasevic was joined by Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon, city offi cials, and team

members.

The Calera, Greater Shelby, Montevallo, and South Shelby Chambers of Commerce enjoyed an evening celebration and networking at the

recent Business After Hours held at Timberline Golf Club. The event was sponsored by Business

Telephones, Inc.

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Membership Reception11:30 am - 1 pm - Greater Shelby Chamber,1301 County Services Dr., PelhamNo cost. RSVP required by Thursday, February 7th.

Find more details of what you can expect about any event listed by visiting the Greater Shelby County Chamber’s

website at: www.shelbychamber.org. Register for events online at www.shelbychamber.org, call the RSVP Line

663-8923, or the Chamber 663-4542.

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Board of Directors Meeting8:15 am - 9:15 am — Greater Shelby Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham

State of the County Membership LuncheonSponsored by AT&T-Alabama Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena500 Amphitheater Rd., PelhamRSVP required by Monday, February 18th.Note the luncheon is one week earlier this month.Investment: Members $17, future members $25.Reserved Corporate Table of Eight $175. Call the Chamber.

ShelbyOne Celebration5:30 pm - 7 pm - Inverness Country Club#1 Country Club Dr., BirminghamShelbyOne Investors/ by invitation only.For more information on ShelbyOne contact:Chamber President Kirk Mancer at 663-4542 or kirk@shelbychamber.org.

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CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER: If a reservation is made for a pay event and you are unable to attend, you will be charged unless a cancellation request is made at least TWO business days prior to the event.

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How Can I Maximize the Return on My Chamber Investment?

We encourage you to take some time on Tuesday, February 12th to learn how to maximize your membership investment by attending the Chamber’s Membership Reception. Whether your fi rm is a new member or, a long-time Chamber member, you’ll want to make plans to join us beginning at 11:30AM so you may take full advantage of your membership investment.

A complimentary lunch will be available for all attendees,

so reservations are requested by Thursday, February 7th. The Membership Reception will be held at the Greater Shelby County Chamber, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham on Tuesday, February 12th from 11:30 am until 1 pm. There is no cost to attend but please RSVP to assist us in preparation for the event. You may RSVP online at www.shelbychamber.org, call the Chamber at 663-4542 or call the RSVP Line at 663-8923.