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November 2012

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HarpersvilleShelby County

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

OneShelby Community • Commerce • Collaboration

1Five-year initiative of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

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.

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Advocare - McDowell CandyceMcDowell 2521MeadowviewLane,SteC Health&Wellness

Alliance Renovations, Inc. JeffMcDowell P.O.Box1671 Roofing

Belicoso Cigars ScottSalmon 2029ValleydaleRd RetailCigarShop

Belle Foods PaulMcLaughlin 800LakeshoreParkway Grocery

Covenant Classical School JohnLaBreche 5390MagnoliaTrace RetailMattresses

Formaggio’s MaxVelijasevic 13811stStreetN Restaurant

Mattress King of Greystone RonaldPerez 5403Highway280,Ste201 RetailMattresses

Mattress King of Pelham CraigThoftne 110CahabaValleyParkway RetailMattresses

Peaches n’ Clean of America, Inc. HeathPark 1021MorganParkDr Carpet&RugCleaning

Pelham Flowers by Desiree DesireeShrestha 3105PelhamParkway FloralShop

Prestige Floor Care RobertMathews P.O.Box1863 Carpet&RugCleaning

PrimePay of Alabama AlisonWeinstein 3584Hwy.31South,PMB#148 HRPayrollServices

The Cutting Edge BrianLindsey 628HuntersCrossingRoad WindowTinting

Trustway KimSmith 1845MontgomeryHwyS,Ste233 FinancialServices

October Ambassador of the Month

Tony Dichara

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CongratulationstoourOctober2012AmbassadoroftheMonth,TonyDicharaiswithPayscapeAdvisors.TonyisanewAmbassadorwiththeGreaterShelbyCountyChamberofCommerceandisalreadydoingagreatjob!

TonyisanAccountDirectorforPayscapeAdvisors.Hehasmorethan10yearsexperienceinbankingandmerchantservices.PayscapeAdvisorsisafullservice,registered,merchantserviceprovider.Whetheryou’repayingfordinnerwithacredit

card,purchasingagiftcardforalovedone,usingyourdebitcardatthesupermarket,withdrawingcashfromanATMorcreatinganonlinepresenceforyourbusiness,PayscapeAdvisorsisthereeverystepoftheway.PayscapeshelpsbusinessesacceptallformsofpaymentssafelyandsecurelythroughtheirPCIcompliantinfrastructure.FormoreinformationaboutPayscapeAdvisorsorhowTonycanhelpyouprocesscreditcards,call591-0981orvisitwww.payscapeadvisors.com.

IfyouareinterestedinlearningmoreabouttheAmbassadorProgram,pleasecontactAprilStoneat663-4542orvisit,www.shelbychamber.org.

David NolenM&FBank

Chair

Terri WilliamsAT&T

ImmediatePastChair

April Weaver ShelbyBaptistMedicalCenter

Bill KellerRegionsFinancial

Clint Umphrey TexasRoadhouse

Dave DavisLegacyCommunityFederalCreditUnion

Howard BaileyNeilBaileyInsurance

&Investments

Joe SullivanSullivanCommunications,Inc

John Browning CahabaValleyComputer

Services,LLC

Keith BarfieldBarfieldMurphy,Shank

&Smith,PC

Keith BrownJeffersonStateCommunity

College

Lisa McMahon WarrenAverett,LLC

Paul Rogers AliantBank

Phillip HeardAlabamaGasCompany

Silvia HoyosHispanicInterestCoalition

ofAlabama

Tim BowenAlabamaPowerCompany

Tim PrinceShelbyCountyReporter

Vivian Johnson Sam’sClubHoover

Kirk MancerGreaterShelbyCountyChamberofCommerce

2012GreaterShelbyChamberBoardofDirectors

A.C.Legg,Inc.AlabamaPower

AlabamaTelcoCreditUnionALAGASCOAliantBank

America’sFirstFederalCreditUnionAT&T

AT&TAdvertisingSolutionsBrookwoodMedicalCenterBusinessTelephones,Inc.

CahabaGrandConferenceCenterCahabaValleyComputerServices

CharterBusinessFastSigns

FirstCommercialBankGrahamandAssociates,CPA

iBERIABANKLegacyCommunityFederal

CreditUnionLemakSportsMedicine

&OrthopedicsM&FBank

MinutemanPressAlabasterRegionsFinancial

ShelbyBaptistMedicalCenterShelbyCountyReporter

St.Vincent’sHealthSystem

Thanks to our 2012 Continual Sponsors InaccordancewiththeChamber’sby-lawsthe

NominatingCommitteeisresponsibleforselectingalistofsixcandidates,whoareallmembersingoodstanding,toserveathree-yeartermontheBoardofDirectorsbeginninginJanuary2013.Dueconsiderationwillbegiventothecandidate’sbusinessorprofessioninanefforttohaveabroadrepresentationofChambermembersontheBoardofDirectors.IfyouareinterestedinbeingconsideredasacandidateorwouldliketonominatesomeonefortheNominatingCommittee’sconsiderationpleasecontactChamberPresident&CEOKirkMancerviaemailatkmancer@shelbychamber.orgorbyphoneat663-4542byNovember15th.

Board of Directors Nominations Sought

YourChamberworksyear-roundtomakeShelbyCountyanevenbetterplacetoliveanddobusiness.Toaccomplishthis,weofferavarietyofgoodsandservicestobusinesses,newcomersandvisitors.That’swhywerepleasedtoannounceanewCommunityMap.

ThisformidablemarketingtoolistheonlymapdistributedbytheChambertomembers,potentialnewcomers,tourists,visitors,etc.Themap,publishedinfull-colorstreetdetailbyChambermemberfirmVillageProfile,willbeusedbyfamiliesandbusinessesrelocatingtoShelbyCountyandavaluableresourceforbusinesstravelersandlong-timeresidents.

The2013ShelbyCountymapwillinclude:

•Distribution—thousandsoffull-color,updatedprintedmapsfeaturingschools,hospitals,parksanddevelopmentareaswillbedistributedthroughtheChamber.

•Pinpoints—Chambersponsorbusinesslocationswillbepinpointedonthemap.

•On-Line Viewing—At

publication,theprintedversionofthemapwillbehyper-linkedtotheChamber’swebsitewhereyoucanviewon-linecommunityinformation,adirectoryofsponsorsandyourprintedadvertisementalongsideyourstreetlocationmini-map.

•National Website ListingChambersponsorbusinesseswillbeincludedonwww.villageprofile.comwhichreceivesover2.5millionhitsamonth!

•Ad Preparation—Complimentaryadvertisingpreparationisavailable,oryoumaysubmityouradtoVillageProfileelectronically.

Voluntarymembershipadvertisinghelpssupportthisproject,andisanothervaluablewayto‘introduce’yourbusiness,productorservicetoChambermembers,newbusinesses,newresidentsandvisitorstoShelbyCounty.Ifyouwouldliketobeapartofthisvaluableandinformativeproject,pleasecontactMs.SandySemerad,ourVillageProfilerepresentative,at(678)296-5394orviae-mailatssemerad@aol.com.

Two New Opportunities for Chamber Members!New Shelby County Map Offers

Visibility and Opportunity

InOctober,theGreaterShelbyCountyChamberlaunchesanewopportunityformembers--ChamberMail--whichplacesmembersbusinessesinfrontofnewresidentsshortlyaftertheirmove.Thisbusiness-to-consumerprogramisdesignedtogetparticipatingmembersinfrontof2,000newresidentsforthecostofparticipating/advertising.

TheChamberMailprogramisanotheropportunityformemberstopromotetheirproductsandservices.Theadvertisingcostpaidbyparticipantsallowsthemtogetinfrontof2,000newresidentswhohaveactuallymovedtoShelbyCounty.

Inadditiontothemailingandonlineadvertisingparticipantsreceive,theprogramalso

offersanoptionalnewresidentdatabaseformemberfollowupefforts.

Limitedspacemeansthisopportunitywillselloutquickly,sotoreserveyourspace,callourChamberMailrepresentativeat1-800-267-9139orviewalladsizesandpricesattheGreaterShelbyChamberMailwebsiteatwww.shelby.chambermail.us.

Looking to Reach New Residents?ChamberMail Program Offers

Opportunity for Members

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TheGreaterShelbyCountyChamberinpartnershipwiththeCaleraChamber,MontevalloChamberandSouthShelbyChamberisplanningthearea’spremierbusinessnetworkingeventwitha“holiday”themeonDecember18thatTimberlineGolfClub.

Chambermembersfromallfourorganizationsareinvitedto“celebratetheseason”atthenextBusinessAfterHourseventsponsoredbyBusinessTelephones,Incorporated.

Additional information will be forthcoming in our December Viewpoints newsletter!

SAVE THE DATE: Business After Hours

Sponsor:

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ThankyoutoFirstCommercialBankforsponsoringourrecentmembershipluncheon!

CongratulationtoShelbyOralFacialSurgery,PC,JoshuaEdwardEverts,DDS,MDandN.RyanLivingston,DMD,MDforopeningitsnewpracticeinAlabaster.It’sastate-of-the-artfacilityofferinganarrayoffacialand

dentalsurgeries.

Snapshots

CongratulationstoBelicosoCigarsonitsgrandopening!It’safree-standingcigarshoplocated

ontherightjustasyouturnontoValleydalefromHwy.31.Passion.It’swhatsetsBelicosoCigars

abovetherest.

CongratulationsonthegrandopeningofCardioVascularAssociates’newfacility

locatedonColonnadeParkway.ABrookwoodMedicalPartner.

ThankyoutoMikeGayatHeartofDixieHarleyDavidsonforhostingaBusinessAfterHours.

EveryoneenjoyedviewingtheHarley’sonshowcase!Lotsoffunandrefreshmentsforall.

ThankyoutoBancorpSouthBankforhostingtherecentNetwork280meeting.Membersenjoyednetworking,refreshmentsandlearningaboutthe

multitudeofbankservices.

TheCityofHelenaheldagroundbreakingceremonyforthenewHelenaHighSchoolto

bebuilt.Congratulations!

ThankyoutoScottRichardsNationwideAgencyforholdinganopenhouse,Business

AfterHours,andoutdooreventforcustomers,friends,andmembers.Lotsoffunand

refreshmentsforall.

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We are more than happy to see if you can get straight teeth without braces!

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Sporting Clay enthusiasts!The Greater Shelby Chamber is holding its 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on November 7th at Selwood Farm in Alpine.

Selwood’s fully automated Sporting Clays course, both challenging and fun, meets the needs of all levels of shooters. Selwoodís comprehensive shooting facility includes a covered 5-stand for warm-up and training and a 100-target course. Their traps offer challenging targets for both the beginner and expert.

Calling all Sporting Clay enthusiasts, beginners and experts, to test your skills on the course, designed for pleasure and enjoyment in the great outdoors.

Sponsorships available: Title, breakfast, lunch, beverage cart. For more information call Kirk Mancer at the Chamber at 663-4542 or email kirk@shelbychamber.org.

There are numerous opportunities for involvement with the Chamber. The following is a list of Work Groups along with a brief description of each. These Work Groups will begin meeting on a monthly basis in

January 2013 the Chamber’s next program year. If you’d like to participate in forming these Work Groups and working on these new programs and activities, please contact Chamber President Kirk Mancer via e-mail at

kirk@shelbychamber.org or by calling 663-4542.

Existing Business & Industry Work GroupRecognizeandsupportlocalindustriesthroughtours,legislative

actions,seminarsandotherappropriatemeans.OrganizetheannualIndustryAppreciationEventheldinFebruary.

Small Business Work GroupPromotetheeconomicsuccessofsmallbusinessesthroughavarietyof

events,seminarsandworkshops.Organizeannual‘SmallBusinessWeek’activitiesheldinMay.

Governmental Affairs Work GroupServeastheliaisonbetweenourelectedofficialsatthelocal,stateand

federallevelsandourmembership,regardingbusiness/commercespecificissues.CoordinatedevelopmentoftheChamber’sannualPublicPolicy

AgendaaswellasMontgomeryDrive-InandWashingtonFly-In.

Education Work GroupProvideinformationwithanemphasisoncareerdevelopmentandthe

promotionofaqualifiedworkforce.OrganizeannualCareerAwarenessFairprogramandStudent&TeacheroftheYearAwardsrecognition.

Community Improvement Work GroupServeastheliaisonbetweenbeautificationgroups,business&industryandareamunicipalities.Promoteacountywidebeautificationeffort.

CoordinateannualbeautificationprogramforShelbyCountybusinessesand‘GreenBusiness’recognitionprograms.

Health Services Work GroupPromotetheimportanceofgoodhealth,wellnessandeducationfor

ShelbyCountybusinesses.

AmbassadorsServeasgoodwillambassadorsbetweentheChamberandnewor

relocatedbusinesses.AssistswithChamberevents,programs,ribbon-cuttings,ground-breakingsandotheroutreacheffortsasneeded.

Join in our County’s progress by serving on a

Chamber Work Group

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The Chamber’s Board of Directors wants to hear your feedback on several topics regarding the organization and its program of work.

You can provide your perspective by accessing the Membership Survey located on the Chamber’s website, www.shelbychamber.org. To complete the survey, simply visit the Chamber’s home page and click on the survey link for instructions to appear.

Your input is extremely valuable as the organization begins to plan for its 2013 program of work. Thank you for your support of the Chamber, and for taking a few moments to complete this valuable survey.

Tell us what you think about your Chamber!

Annual Prayer BreakfastTheAnnualPrayerBreakfastisdesignedformemberstocome

togethertofellowship,celebrate,andgivethanksforourmanyblessings.It’salsoatimetoreflectonwhat’strulyimportantinlifeandwhatinspiresustomakeadifferenceinthelivesofothers.

ThePrayerBreakfastwillbeonTuesday,November20thfrom7:30a.m.until9a.m.atthePelhamCivicComplex,500AmphitheaterRoad,Pelham.

RSVPisrequiredbynoon,Friday,November16th.GreaterShelbyChambermemberreservations$17,non-members$25.

Upcoming Events

2012November

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

Your $1.95 will provide a meal for a hungry man, woman or child at Jimmie Hale Mission & Jessie’s Place jimmiehalemission.comP.O. Box 10472 Birmingham, AL 35202

No one should go hungry especially on Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from the Jimmie Hale Mission

Your gift of 19.50 will feed 10 hungry people, $39 feeds 20, $195 will feed 100, and so on. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

7 Sporting Clay ShootSelwoodFarm,Inc.,706SelwoodRd.,AlpineSee page 6 for more details.

8 11a.m.-1p.m.~Grow & Go “Overcoming Your Fears and Speak Successfully in Public”PresentedbyJohnMoser,FirstResponseChamber,1301CountyServicesDr,PelhamInvestment$10.RSVPrequiredbynoon,Tuesday,November6th.SponsoredbyBusinessTelephones,Inc.

20 7:30am-9am~AnnualPrayerBreakfastPelhamCivicComplex,500AmphitheaterDr.,PelhamRSVPrequiredbynoon,Friday,November16th.Investment:Members$17,non-members$25.Sponsored by Legacy Community Federal Credit Union and The Jimmie Hale Mission

22 Thanksgiving HolidayChamberofficeClosed.

12 Veterans DayChamberofficeClosed.

CANCELLATION POLICY REMINDER:Ifareservationismadeforapayeventandyouareunabletoattend,youwillbechargedunlessacancellationrequestismadeatleastTWObusinessdayspriortotheevent.

FindmoredetailsofwhatyoucanexpectaboutanyeventlistedbyvisitingtheGreaterShelbyCountyChamber’swebsiteat:

www.shelbychamber.org.Registerforeventsonlineatwww.shelbychamber.org,calltheRSVPLine663-8923,

ortheChamber663-4542.

23 Thanksgiving HolidayChamberofficeClosed.

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