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The September issue of the Viewpoints newsletter.

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Page 1: September Viewpoints

Alabaster Chelsea

Calera

Columbiana

HarpersvilleIndian Springs

HarpersvilleIndian Springs

HarpersvilleMontevallo

PelhamVincent

WestoverCaleraWestoverCaleraIndian SpringsWestover

Indian SpringsWilsonvilleVincentWilsonvilleVincentWilton

ViewPoints

September 2012

HelenaHooverShelby County

HarpersvilleShelby County

Harpersville

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce • 1301 County Services Drive • Pelham, AL 35124 • 205-663-4542 • [email protected]

OneShelby Community • Commerce • Collaboration

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

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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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Arc-Way Industries George Adams 228 1st Avenue N Birmingham Community Service Organization

Big Lots - Store #1057 Gwen Gray 3550 Hwy 31 S Pelham Retail Shopping

Lifeguard Ambulance Service Deanna Crespo-Soto 115 C Walter Davis Dr Birmingham Emergency Transportation

McWane Science Center Jeff Pace 200 19th Street N Birmingham Recreation & Enrichment

Shelby Oral Facial Surgery, PC Joshua Everts 420 1st Street N Alabaster Medical Specialized

South City Theatre Sue Ellen Gerrells 101 Dogwood Trail Alabaster Arts / Live Theatre

Steak ‘n Shake of Central Alabama Richard Thomas 390 South Colonial Dr Alabaster Restaurant

Zamora Shrine Center Fred Slaney 3521 Ratliff Rd Irondale Community Service Organization

We need your opinion

To better serve your needs, watch for the

Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

Survey coming soon.

There has been no shortage of predictions and projections on the national and state level with regard to the 2013 business climate -- but what do the area business people think our own local 2013 business climate will look like?The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce wants to give business owners the chance to voice their opinion and help us let the local community know what Shelby County and the surrounding area businesses’ 2013 outlook will be! All individual responses will be kept confidential, but the overall results will be released once the survey has been completed.

Join us for the September Membership Luncheon as keynote speaker, Lisa Baker, CEO of MyMarketStreet.com, presents “How Big is Your Reach?” She will discuss the various tools available to market your business and help you learn how to effectively reach your target market. Lisa will discuss the following areas of marketing your business:

* Which online tools are you using and are they helping accomplish your goals?* What is the difference in “branding,” “marketing,” and “advertising?”* Online versus offline advertising, which is better?

Join us for an informative presentation by keynote speaker, Lisa Baker of MyMarketStreet.com, to discuss these and other topics surrounding effective ways to reach your target customers.

The luncheon will be held the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Drive, Pelham on September 26th from 11 am until 1 pm. RSVP is required by Monday, September 24th. Investment for Greater Shelby Chamber members is $17 and future members is $25. The Showcase City Feature will be the businesses from the cities of Helena, Calera, and Harpersville from 11 am until just before noon during networking. Seated program begins at noon and concludes at 1 pm.

September Membership Luncheon

How Big is Your Reach?

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August Ambassador of the MonthJennifer Chappell

3Ambassador Spotlight

Congratulations to Jennifer Chappell, our August 2012 Ambassador of the Month! Jenn is the Director of Development for SafeHouse of Shelby County, Inc. SafeHouse is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic and sexual

violence through support and advocacy, and educating the community to prevent further abuse.

Founded in 1989 as an emergency shelter, SafeHouse programs include emergency shelter, transitional housing, children’s services, community services, and prevention education.

Jenn joined the SafeHouse team after returning to Shelby County from New York City, where she worked for non-profit organizations such as the New York Shakespeare Festival, the Metropolitan Opera, and New York University. Jenn says, “Of all the wonderful places I’ve worked, I’ve never been more proud to work for an organization than I am for SafeHouse.

There is nothing more rewarding than knowing you are making a significant impact on the community and improving someone’s life by doing what you love.

For more information about SafeHouse and how you can get involved, contact Jenn at (205) 669-1877 or email her at [email protected].

For more information about the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador program and how you can become involved contact April Stone at 663-4542 or [email protected].

2012 Continual Sponsors!A.C. Legg, Inc.Alabama Power

Alabama Telco Credit UnionALAGASCOAliant Bank

America’s First Federal Credit UnionAT&T

AT&T Advertising SolutionsBrookwood Medical CenterBusiness Telephones, Inc.

Cahaba Grand Conference CenterCahaba Valley Computer Services

Charter BusinessFastSigns

First Commercial BankGraham and Associates, CPA

iBERIABANKLegacy Community Federal

Credit UnionLemak Sports Medicine &

OrthopedicsM&F Bank

Minuteman Press AlabasterRegions Financial

Shelby Baptist Medical CenterShelby County Reporter

St. Vincent’s Health System

David NolenM&F Bank Chair

Terri WilliamsAT&TImmediate Past Chair

April Weaver Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Bill KellerRegions Financial

Clint Umphrey Texas Roadhouse

Dave DavisLegacy Community Federal Credit Union

Howard BaileyNeil Bailey Insurance & Investments

Joe SullivanSullivan Communications, Inc

John Browning Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC

Keith Barfield Barfield Murphy, Shank & Smith, PC

Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College

Lisa McMahon Warren Averett, LLC

Paul Rogers Aliant Bank

Phillip Heard Alabama Gas Company

Silvia Hoyos Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama

Tim Bowen Alabama Power Company

Tim PrinceShelby County Reporter

Vivian Johnson Sam’s Club Hoover

Kirk MancerGreater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

2012 Greater Shelby Chamber Board of Directors

Thanks to our

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Announcing the ShelbyOne campaign, a countywide initiative sponsored by the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. This bold fi ve-year program will unite all of our county’s corporate and public leaders to guide and stimulate economic and community development throughout Shelby County.

The mission of ShelbyOne is simple: Through collaborative partnerships, public and private sector leaders will work together to ensure excellence in education, offer quality employment, retain existing business, attract new business and development, and enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Shelby County.

There are four key compontents of the initiatives of the ShelbyOne campaign:

BUSINESS SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENTStrong and innovative support for existing business and industry is

an essential component of Shelby County’s economic and community development strategy. Over the next fi ve years, we must identify specifi c retail and commercial target business sectors compatible with those businesses that currently exist in the greater Shelby County area. This dynamic program will seek to channel all of our area’s current marketing efforts and focus on expanding Shelby County’s exposure to small and retail business prospects and to consumers who will want to visit our county for dining, shopping and entertainment.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTUnifi ed leadership is a key element in the future success of our

area. Only the depth and strength of our corporate and community leadership will allow the potential of Shelby County to grow and prosper. Leaders of business and industry, elected offi cials, college and university offi cials all working together can move Shelby County forward. The community also possesses a wealth of untapped leadership potential in its “young professional” population who need

and deserve a chance to “make their mark” in our community. This fi ve-year strategic plan will maximize the ability of Shelby County’s leaders to propel this community forward.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONSFor all of Shelby County to thrive, we must establish a countywide

initiative. The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, together with the area’s corporate leadership and all of our local elected offi cials must establish a collaborative partnership to address the critical challenges and opportunities confronting our county and speak with “one voice” in the years ahead. Assisting existing businesses to grow and prosper, recruiting new targeted small and retail businesses, developing our transportation infrastructure and supporting the county’s education partners are vital to Shelby County’s economic well-being.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONSIf we are to speak with “one voice”, Shelby County must develop

and implement a dynamic marketing plan to showcase the entire county. One of the guiding principles of this fi ve-year strategic plan is to collaborate with all of our private and public sector leaders to ensure that all have ownership of this countywide program. The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce must also communicate regularly with our “Shareholders” to keep them informed of the progress of this visionary program to ensure every corporate, municipal and individual investor of the excellent stewardship of their funds.

With your help and leadership efforts, we can invest in our growth and create a county we can enjoy and pass along to future generations. Would you like to learn more about ShelbyOne and how you can become involved? Contact Kirk Mancer, President & CEO of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce via email at [email protected] or call 663-4542 to set up an appointment.

OneShelby Community • Commerce • Collaboration

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The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce joined Jenny Wilson, Honey Belle,

Alabaster Mayor David Frings and City Offi cials, plus tons of residents for the grand opening of the

$500,000 Beneful Dream Dog Park!

Congratulations to the Albert L. Scott Library on its completion of its new meeting room. Mayor

David Frings, Alabaster City Offi cials, and Greater Shelby Chamber Ambassadors held a ribbon

cutting in support of the new expansion.

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Owners Bill White and Jeff White were supported by family and Belle Foods of Hoover store associates, as well as the Greater Shelby County and Hoover Chambers of Commerce, as they celebrated the grand opening of their fi rst store in Hoover.

Thank you Senator Cam Ward for providing a legislative update at the recent July membership

luncheon. Shown with Mimi Williams, Shelby County Legislative Offi ce.

Owner Ron Whitney was joined by his sales force and friends from the Greater Shelby County and Hoover Area Chambers of Commerce as they

celebrated their successful business with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Thank you to Shelby Baptist Medical Center for sponsoring the July membership luncheon.

Thank you to Russ Morgan CFP for presenting the 7 Levels of Communication at the recent Grow &

Go workshop held at the Greater Shelby Chamber.

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Grow & GoRegister for the September Grow & Go workshop to learn

leadership skills that can be applied immediately. Leadership Skills will be presented by Ron Whitney, ownder of d!scover ITT. He will cover “How People Learn”.

One of the tenets of leadership is being able to deliver your message in a manner that assures it is being received. This 50 minute presentation will highlight the fundamentals of learning and how you can apply them to your everyday job as a leader at your company. This presentation has also proven to be very helpful to sales staff. The best way to sell your product or service is to teach your customer the advantages you offer. A core understanding of how people learn is a great way to ensure your message is hitting it’s target. The Grow & Go Workshops are made possible by the 2012 Continual Sponsorship of Business Telephones, Inc. The programs and events we offer wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors!

When: Thursday, September 13, 2012Time: 11 am until 1 pmWhere: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 1301 County Services Drive, PelhamInvestment: $10 per person. Includes lunch and materials.Registration: Register and prepay by credit card online

(Discover, M/C, or Visa) by clicking the link on the seminar you wish to attend on our Chamber Event Calendar. Registration required by September 11 to be guaranteed a seat and lunch.

Sponsor:

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2nd Annual Shelby Blues & BBQ at Helena Amphitheater, Old Town Helena

The Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is excited to host

the 2nd Annual Shelby Blues & BBQ in Old Town Helena! This year’s event is

presented by the City of Helena, produced by Event Operations Group, Inc., in

conjuction with the Helena Business Association and will be held on Saturday,

October 20th at the Helena Amphitheater in Old Town Helena. Gates will

open to the public at 1 pm until 9 pm and tickets are only $5 per person in

advance, $10 at the gate. Tickets scheduled to go on sale September 1st.

There are three categories for the BBQ team competition entry: Pork, Ribs,

and Chicken. So get your grilling skills stoked and ready to compete this

year! We are planning to have a Kids Area open until sunset, Tailgating Area to

watch Alabama or Auburn on large screens (both away games), tons of arts

and crafts, soulful blues music all day, plus several types of food vendors

on-site selling an array of fl avors to satisfy your favorite craving of the day.

This is a family-friendly event so invite everyone you know to come on out

and enjoy the best fall event of the season at the Greater Shelby County

Chamber’s 2nd Annual Shelby Blues & BBQ!

If you would like to have a team in the BBQ competition, be a registered

vendor, or if you’re interested in being a sponsor for the 2nd Annual

Shelby Blues & BBQ, forms are available on the offi cial website, www.

shelbybluesandbbq.org. For more information, questions, or more details,

contact Lisa Shapiro at 663-4542 or [email protected] by the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

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Upcoming Events

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 at 663-8923 or the Chamber

2012September

4 8:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Focus AlabasterShelby Oral Facial Surgery420 1st Street NorthNo Cost. No RSVP required at each event.

6 8:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Network 280Wingate by Wyndham, 800 Corporate Ridge DrNo cost. No RSVP required on each event.

13 11 am - 1 pm ~ Grow & Go “Leadership Skills and Styles”Presented by Ron Whitney, d!scover ITTChamber, 1301 County Services Dr, PelhamInvestment $10. RSVP required by noon, Tuesday, September 11th. Sponsored by Business Telephones, Inc.

13 5 pm - 7 pm ~ Business After HoursScott Richards Insurance Agency2070 Valleydale Rd, Ste 5, HooverNo cost. No RSVP required on each event.

20 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ~ Business After HoursHeart of Dixie Harley-Davidson333 Cahaba Valley Pkwy, PelhamNo RSVP required. No cost.

26 11 am - 1 pm ~ Monthly Membership Luncheon - “How Big is Your Reach” Presented by Lisa Baker,CEO of MyMarketStreetPelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., PelhamRSVP required by noon, Monday, September 24th.Investment: Members $17, future-members $25.Showcase City Feature: Helena, Calera, and Harpersville. Sponsored by Charter Business and First Commercial Bank.

Contact UsGreater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce • 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 • (205) 663-4542 • Fax: (205) 663-4524 • [email protected]

18 8:30 - 9:30 am ~ Nework 280BancorpSouth Bank4680 Highway 280 E BirminghamNo cost. No RSVP required on each event.