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Serving All of South West Mobile County

SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce

September 2016

Business Luncheon Wednesday, September 7th

Guest Speaker: Ed Murphy

SWMCCC Business Expo

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“In Step With Progress”

Della Wade - WalMart Johnny Antley - Individual

Delores MCLaney - County Line Band

Tiffany Ginn - Southern Light

Pete Riehm - NAI Mobile

Russanne Howell - Farmers Insurance

Theresa Orrell - Polysurveying

Bruce Rogers - Servpro of South

Mobile County

Honorary

Larry Kent - Individual

Lois Rockhold - Individual

Board of Directors

Our Chamber’s mission is to

foster, promote, advance, and

improve the civic, commercial

and general business interests of

the surrounding areas and to

cooperate with other

communities promoting

objectives for the improvement

of our business and the welfare

of our community.

President Donna Abercrombie Century Bank Vice President Ruth Robinson Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery Secretary Kay Peace Individual Treasurer Teresa Taylor AIM Mail Center

2016 Officers Message from the President

Happy September to all my friends, chamber members, and colleagues, I hope everyone is doing well. It looks like the school year is in full swing with all of the children back in class. Before long the holidays will be upon us. Are you ready? Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Oh My; but what joy we get

watching the children as they light up with excitement. As we go to work each day please make sure you watch out for the children as they enter and exit the school busses. Obeying all traffic signals, and flashing lights. It’s important to keep our future leaders safe. As I was working in my yard the other day I was amazed at the gifts God has given us, the beauty of the sun as it shines with brilliant light, the colors of the leaves as they change with the season and the soft pastel colors left from the spring flowers. Oh, the sights of natures wonder are all around us. Take a minute each morning to step outside, look up at the heavens and thank God for another masterpiece sent for us to enjoy. Remember tomorrow is not promised, so take each day as though it is your last, be kind to others, live with values, love often and be a blessing to someone. I love inspirational quotes and enjoy sharing them, here is one I feel will touch each of you. “I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude. If you’re grateful, you’ll see God open up new doors”, Joel Osteen How many of you are seeking new business opportunities, more referrals, better job more money, remember this quote; it is right on point. If you are not a member of the South West Mobile County Chamber of Commerce I strongly recommend you come join us at one of our monthly business luncheons and see what we are about. The possibilities are endless!! “Keeping in step with progress” Blessings

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

Don’t forget your money for Split the Pot

SWMCCC Business Luncheon

When: Sept 7th 11:30am-1pm

Guest Speaker: Ed Murphy

Where: Tillman’s Corner Community Center

Contact: Chamber Office 251-666-2488

Cost: $9 for members and $11 for nonmembers

5

Tillman’s Corner Lions Club Meeting

When: Sept 20th Noon


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Stay Connected with the Chamber for Updates

Sponsorship Levels

Gold Sponsor $1,500.00

12 Tickets to Business Luncheon

All Events Sponsorship Recognition

Booth at Annual Business Expo

Logo Signage outside of the Community Center

Sponsor Logo on Website and Newsletter

2 Free business ads in our newsletter, Months designated by the Chamber

We will include you in partnership with our

scholarship program

Honorary Plaque for your commitment to the

Chamber

1 Luncheon Sponsorship

1 Coffee with the Chamber Sponsorship

Christmas Parade Sponsorship

Silver Sponsor $1,000.00

6 Tickets to Business Luncheons

2 Events Sponsorship Recognition

Booth at Annual Business Expo


Logo Signage outside the Community Center

1 Free Business Ad in our newsletter, Month designated by the Chamber


Chamber


Christmas Parade Sponsorship

Bronze Sponsor $500.00

3 Tickets to Business Luncheons

1 Event Sponsorship Recognition

Booth at the Annual Business Expo

Logo Signage outside the Community Center



Chamber


20

SWMCCC Coffee with the Chamber

When: Sept 13th 7:30am - 8:30am



Cost: Free for members & $5 for nonmembers

**Coffee and refreshments will be served**

6 Tillman’s Corner Lions Club Meeting

When: Sept 6th Noon


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SWMCCC Business Expo

When: Sept 20th 6:00pm - 8:00pm



Cost: $5 General Admission

**Last chance to bring in school supplies at the

luncheon to help the schools in the community.**

Menu:

Ed Murphy, is the Local Organizer for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to

Towers Run in Mobile. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers

Foundation supports many things, one of the programs; “Building

for America’s Bravest” is one that Ed is very proud to be part of.

He has also served as the Mobile Coordinator for the Gulf Coast

Children’s Foundation that is sponsored by FDNY with a 10 year

commitment to the people of the AL & MS Gulf Coast. He has been

recognized by Hilton Worldwide with the WOW award (an award

that is given to individuals who clearly exceed expectations). Ed

was recognized by the Department of Air Force for his

participation in the Tim Davis Memorial Ruck March. He was also recognized as the Citizen

of the Year Award by the formerly known Tillman’s Corner Chamber of Commerce in 2012.

Ed has retired from the Hotel Industry after 20 years of Management with The Hampton

Brand Hotels, which is part of the Hilton Family of Hotels.

Ed Murphy is married to Kathy Coor Murphy and they have two children Diane Davis Murphy and Scott Murphy. He also has three grandchildren Bryan Davis, Victoria Murphy and Hannah Murphy. Ed likes to share the “T2T” Motto….. If you are feeling bad, go help someone, you will feel better! “Let Us Do Good”

$9.00 for Members $11.00 Potential Members

Sept 7, 2016 Luncheon Food Provided By:

SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON Invocation Prayer:

Percy Harris

Mostaccioli with Meat Sauce

Green Salad

Garlic Bread

Brownies

Sweet & Unsweet Tea

Bring in donations

of school supplies at

the luncheon to

help the schools in

the community.

DEADLINE

September 8, 2016

D’ Michaels 7101 Theodore Dawes Rd

Theodore, AL 36582 251-653-2979

Diplomat of the month

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ZIKA VIRUS AWARENESS

The virus is transmitted through being bitten by an infected mosquito and it's expected to hit Mobile and our region in general

this summer.

The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain or pink eye. Other common symptoms include muscle pain and

headache. The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting several days to a week. Zika virus typically remains in the blood of an infected person for a few days, but can be found longer in some people. Severe cases requiring hospitalization is uncommon and

deaths are rare. Pregnant women are those most in danger because this virus has been linked to severe birth defects.

While MCHD is doing everything they can to fight against it through extensive monitoring, spraying and other programs, the

most effective way to stop the spread is for us all to get involved.

Removing mosquito breeding environments from around the home is the first line of defense against mosquitoes, and one of the most important. Mosquitoes can successfully breed in as little as a bottle cap of water. Taking a few minutes to walk around

your home and eliminate any standing water in dog bowls, flower pot dishes, tires, outside toys, etc., can make a huge

difference in protecting yourself and your family.

Other preventative measures include:

Use a good mosquito repellent on arms, legs, and other exposed areas (some of the most reliable repellents contain the chemical DEET; repellents with high concentrations of DEET - over 10%, should not be used on children). Follow instructions

carefully when using any insect repellent.

Long sleeves and long pants used with a mosquito repellent helps to limit bites.

Wear light-colored clothing (dark-colored clothing may help attract unwanted insects).

Wear a hat or a cap (preferably light-colored).

Be aware that aromatic (scented) cosmetics may also attract insects.

Hattie Glover Brown

Hattie was born and raised in

Mobile County . She is a product of

the Mobile County School System.

She graduated in 1965 from Central High School. After graduating,

Hattie moved to Ohio to pursue

her career at the Inverness

Country Club. She worked with Hampton associates

training hotel and restaurant workers.

In 1998, Hattie started her own company called Lillie

Bell’s Unique Gifts which has evolved into Hattie

Brown Gifts and Accessories.

Hattie is a caregiver and a Mary Kay Consultant. She

can be found in her church “ New Beginnings

International” serving as a greeter. In the

community she’s a ballot clerk during election. She is a very loving mother to a daughter Cassandra and

two sons, Joe and Michael. Hattie is the

grandmother to ten and a half grandchildren (one on

the way).

Support Our

Soldiers

Tillman’s Corner

Community Center

is now a drop-off

location for Cell

Phones For Soldiers

3rd Annual Kids Day 2016

County Line Band of Mobile

Talent Search WINNERS

Grand Catering

The SouthWest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce will host a “Business Expo” at the Tillman’s Corner Community Center on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a relaxed, informal get together of professionals

from many different types of businesses. This is an opportunity to network, discuss and share ideas while enjoying complementary refreshments, appetizers and food

samples from local restaurants. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening.

Please join us as a sponsor of the “Business Expo”. Sponsorship will be available for this event. For more information contact Tina Poiroux (251)666-2488. Booth rentals for members $40 and nonmembers $60 per table, caterers are free. We are

limited to 50 tables, so it is on a first come basis. Each vendor will be highlighted in the program and mentioned as their door prizes are awarded.

The deadline to register is Monday, September 12, 2016. Please contact

the Chamber office at 666-2488 for your registration form.

BUSINESS EXPO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

6:00-8:00 PM

$5 General Admission

CAREER NOTES

Commercial Real Estate Corner

Submission deadline for member news is the

10th of each month. News release should be

brief and only 1-2 paragraphs. Send your info to

[email protected]

Coffee & Networking with the Chamber September 13, 2016

7:30-8:30 am

Tillman’s Corner Community Center

Free for Members / $5 for Nonmembers

RSVP with the Chamber Office

251-666-2488 or [email protected]

Ferguson Pipe & Plumbing just bought the old 84 Lumber 5371 Hamilton Blvd

for an expansion.

Miscellaneous Solutions Fabricators are about to lease 5560 Todd Acres Dr in Theodore; this is a huge expansion

from about 4,500sf to 14,750sf.

We now have 2 locations.

Join us at our new restaurant

located in Bayou La Batre

13655 N Wintzell Ave

Bayou La Batre, AL 36509

251-824-1119

The VA announced last week that they are building a new clinic to replace the current,

outdated clinic on Spring Hill Avenue in Mobile. The new VA clinic will be a 65,125 sq ft state of the art facility on Rangeline Road

and will provide Primary Care, Audiology and Speech Pathology, Education, Eye Clinics,

Mental Health, Patient Advocacy, Radiology, Veterans' Service Organizations, and

Women's Health.

Theresa Webb joined United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile as the Coordinator of Development. She received her Bachelor of Science with a focus in Management and Marketing from Spring Hill College. In this new position she plans to highlight the broad range of programs and services United

Cerebral Palsy has to offer. Theresa’s responsibilities as a member of the UCP team also include increasing community involvement, generating sponsorship opportunities and continuing to build upon previously established relationships with members of the community. She strives to continue the mission of promoting the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

Community Center Staff

Executive Director Tina Poiroux

[email protected]

Rental Specialist Ashley Rester

[email protected]

Building Supervisor Hooper Stiles

Susan Williams

https://www.facebook.com/pages/SouthWest-

Mobile-County-Chamber-of-

Commerce/239550056110601

Greetings from the Director: Are You Ready For The Next Big Thing………That’s what we need to ask

ourselves. SWMCCC is working hard to be innovative and creative with their new

endeavors. We need your help in supporting the efforts here at the Chamber. We

are looking for Businesses to take part in the 2016 Business Expo on September 20th,

from 6-8p.m. This Expo gives business to business networking and allows the

chamber to connect with you and learn about your goals for the future. From

financial institutes, health care, real estate, industrial services, cellular companies and

more. Each business has the opportunity to get acquainted with each guest during

their visit at the Business Expo, located at the Tillman’s Corner Community

Center. We have 50 booths available to rent and time is running out for

availability. Your business will benefit greatly from the experience and your connections will last a

lifetime. There will be Restaurants and Caterers here that night from across Mobile County also giving

samples away to complete the night with food, door prizes and networking. Invite your co-workers, friends

and family to the Business Expo to experience networking at its best.

“Don’t chase your dreams build them!”

SUPPORT THE

COMMUNITY THAT

SUPPORTS YOU BY

JOINING THE

SOUTHWEST MOBILE

COUNTY CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE.

For information on

becoming a member call

251-666-2488.

If you are already a

member, pass the word

along to help promote our

community!

Business of the Month:

CORPORATE SPONSORS

GOLD

BAYER CROP SCIENCE

PAYROLL VAULT

SILVER

ALABAMA POWER

BRONZE

FAMILY SECURITY

CREDIT UNION

MOBILE MEMORIAL

GARDENS CEMETERY

Membership Renewals:

Become a Sponsor

Today!

New Memberships:

Midtown Mortgage

Southwestern Consulting

Autry Greer & Sons, Inc.

Lamar Advertising

Mobile County Health Dept.

Serenity Senior Daycare

Proud Sponsor of

the SouthWest

Mobile County

Chamber of

Commerce

5055 Carol Plantation Rd.

Mobile, AL 36619

www.swmcchamber.com

We are now accepting credit cards for your payment needs.

http://www.swmcchamber.com/

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