SOUTH SHELBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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C o l u m b i a n a • C h e l s e a • H a r p e r s v i l l e • W e s t o v e r • W i l s o n v i l l e • V i n c e n t a n d t h e S o u t h S h e l b y C o u n t y R e g i o n

Call the Chamber Offi ce at 205-669-9075 for more information on these events or visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com for complete calendar information.

2012 Corporate Sponsors

• Meet our New Members• Board of Directors’ & Ambassadors• Snapshots• Luncheon Refl ections & Membership Application• Things to Do & See in Shelby County/ Snapshots• Economic Development • Next Chamber Luncheon

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

Dr. Keith Davis

Chelsea Animal Hospital

H&R Block Chelsea

Perks BBQ

Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union

Brian Thomas/Remax

Tiffany’s Salon

Shelby County Humane Society

Cracker Barrel-Calera

Builders First Source

Lacoosa Grande

Columbiana Tire

Allison, May & Kimbrough, LLC

Town House Tea Shoppe and Tea Party Castle

Area 41 Pizza Company

Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Inc.

Alabama Power Company

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Hampton Inn & Suites Hwy 280

CHAMBER MEMBER RENEWALS

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Photography, Medical Clinics, Business meeting space, Wildlife Education, Hospice Services, Construction, Education & Consulting, Dental Services, Community Churches and so many more new members joining the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce to network, promote and be a part of the local communities through the chamber of commerce. Are these your neighbors, reach out to them and explore what they are all about, you will truly be amazed!

Jim ‘N Nick’s Alabaster & GreystonePaul Liollio & Assem Al-Ashkar3755 Corporate Woods Dr.Birmingham, AL 35242205-605-0170www.jimnnicks.comThe Jim ‘N Nick’s Way: There are a lot of styles of Bar-B-Q. Some specifi c to regions, others to individuals. Ours is the 25 year old labor of love, developed by Jim and his son Nick and passed on to local owners across the country. It is a way informed by a deep respect for Southern culture. A respect we honor by doing things with a passion for detail, honest effort and a refusal to take short cuts. In other words, the way it ought to be done. The Jim ‘N Nicks way is low and slow. Our pork shoulders steep in hickory smoke for over 14 hours and everything is made from scratch. And, yes we mean everything.

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BOARD MEMBERS

Linda Wren, AT&T (retired) Dr. Ben Smith, Smith Chiropractic Matthew Allen, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. Robert Jackson Bridges, Historic Shelby Association

Miranda Carter, Johnny Rays BBQ Mary Strehle, Victory GMC Wayne Johnsey, Piggly Wiggly

Donna Smelcer, Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Richard Cook, Busy Hands Framing and Gifts Evan Major, Former Superintendent of Education Jon Lauderdale, Alagasco Edwin Brasher, First United Security Bank Mayor Earl Niven, Becky Landers, Chelsea Mayor Allan Lowe, Gina Antolini, Columbiana

Mayor Theoangelo Perkins, Jackie Ingram Harpersville Della Pender, Mt Laurel Mayor Ray McAllister, Joy Marler, Vincent Mayor Rosemary Liveoak, Kay Ray, Wilsonville Mayor Mark McLaughlin, Wayne Jones, Westover Stacy Walkup, Executive Director

Offi ce Team, Ben Corbitt and RSVP Volunteers

2012 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Past President & AdvisorBilly Jones

Bryant Bank

Secretary/TreasurerDr. Benjamin W. Smith, III

Smith Chiropractic

1st Vice PresidentFaye McGuireFrontier Bank

2nd Vice PresidentKevin MorrisM&F Bank

PresidentDonna SmelcerShelby Baptist

Medical Center

2012 AMBASSADORS PHOTO OF 1ST QUARTERLY MEETING

Executive DirectorStacy Walkup

The 2012 South Shelby Chamber of Commerce ambassadors pictured are L-R: Keith Mire/Candlewood Suites; Chris Williams/Servpro of Birmingham; Kelly Ellison/Alliance Accounting; Gerie Kelley/SSCC; Mary Strehle/Victory GMC and Director & Board Member of the Ambassador Program; Cindy Salser/280 Auto Service & Stella & Dot; Carla Watkins/Shop South Shelby; Dale Neuendorf/Chelsea COP & City of Chelsea Councilman; Donald Shirley/Chelsea COP; Karen Stamps/RSVP Volunteer; Freda York/Realty South; Jolynn Broadhead/MidState Binding; Marvin Copes/RSVP Director of Shelby County; Dr. Ben Smith/SSCC Executive Board Member; Je Anne Smith/Smith Chiropractic; Bobby Joe Seales/Shelby County Museum & Archives; Georgia Lay/280 Medical Supply; Vicki Everett/Juice Plus; Pastor Phillip Rush/Antioch Baptist Church; Bill Brasher/RSVP Volunteer; Chuck Watkins/Newleaf Designs; Andrea Lewis/Make You New; Linda Major(not pictured)and Kelli Foster/Frontier National Bank.

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SNAPSHOTS

Educational

Seminar 101 Topic: Organization and Time Management. Class was held at ServPro in Westover on Hwy

280. Taught by Andrea Lewis

Congratulations to Chelsea

Comprehensive Dental on your Grand Opening

and Ribbon Cutting!!

Make Your New Pictrure with

Representaive Mike Hill Spotlight Mt. Laurel

Business

Price Homes is a new member of the South Shelby Chamber of

Commerce, they are located on Hwy 280 in Childersburg, Alabama

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On Thursday, March 1st, 2012 the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce luncheon held its monthly membership luncheon. Our Keynote Speaker was F. Dixon Brooke Jr. , President and CEO EBSCO Industries, Inc. Spotlighting the Town of MT Laurel , local businesses and organizations. Our luncheon was sponsored by America’s First Federal Credit Union and was hosted by Jim n Nicks BBQ.

Members and guest learned so much about EBSCO Industries and what an asset this business is to Shelby County Alabama. Employing over 3,000 people locally and internationally

keeping the business headquartered locally. EBSCO on hwy 280 is home to over 41 businesses. Mr. Dixon Brooke’s is named in the Birmingham Business Journal as one of Birmingham’s most infl uential people. Mr. Brooke’s shared the many ways EBSCO supports our local communities and continues to be a corporate citizen to our County and State.

Businesses at the Mt Laurel Expo were: Wynn Hair & Nail Salon, Tea Party Castle & The Town House Tea Shoppe, Juice Plus, Favorite Laundry, Jimbo’s, Mt. Laurel Grocery, Mt. Laurel General Store, Mt. Laurel

Library, Friends of the Library, EBSCO Development Company, The Red Shamrock, Jim N Nicks BBQ, Alabama Partners for Clean Air, Cheeriodicals, Southern Care Hospice, Free Community Health Fair, Shelby County’s Best BBQ.

The Chamber had many announcements some being the upcoming Shelby County’s Best BBQ and the Chambers Community Health Fair. After the announcements Kevin Morris, SSCC board member invited the ambassadors up to help with the door prizes and the meeting was adjourned.

LUNCHEON REFLECTIONS

2012 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

_____________________________________________________COMPANY

_____________________________________________________CONTACT PERSON

_____________________________________________________ADDRESS

_____________________________________________________City, State and Zip

_____________________________________________________Telephone FAX

_____________________________________________________WEBSITE

_____________________________________________________E-MAIL

Please complete and return with your check to:South Shelby Chamber of CommerceP. O. Box 396Columbiana, Alabama 35051Ph. 205-669-9075 Fax 669-1842E-Mail Soshelby@bellsouth.net

Visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com

Welcome Aboard 2012South Shelby Chamber of CommerceP. O. Box 396 • 208 East College Street • Columbiana,

Alabama 35051

What is your Chamber?Your chamber of commerce is a voluntary partnership of

business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in your community.

Who leads your Chamber?Its members run your chamber of commerce. The Board of

Directors that determines policies and sets goals. An Executive director handles the day-to-day operations. The Members are needed for involvement in committees that range from economic development, education and human resources, tourism, public affairs and governments relations. The Chamber meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at noon.

Membership ApplicationWe wish to invest in Shelby County by joining the South Shelby

Chamber of Commerce according to the following fee schedule:

Non – Business Rates: Private or retired individual...........................................$ 65.00Business Rates: 1-3 employees...................................$120.00 4-8 employees...................................................$175.00 9-20 employees.................................................$230.00 21-50 employees...............................................$285.00 51-100 employees.............................................$395.00 over 100 employees..........................................$450.00

Please fi nd our check for $_____________

6THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN SHELBY COUNTY

April

April 5 Chamber Luncheon, City of Harpersville Business Expo Sponsored by M&F

Bank

April 12 Educational Seminar 101, Topic: Marketing & Sales Training @ 8:30-10:30

(Hosted and instructed by Victory GMC) $12 non-members and $10

members

April 19 Coffee with the Mayor & Community Leaders in Westover @ 8am

April 24 New Member Orientation @ Columbiana City Hall @ 9-10am

April 28 Shelby Iron Works-Fun in the Iron Park- Spring Festival

May

May 3 Chamber Luncheon- City of Westover & Non Profi ts Business Expo

Sponsored by Piggly Wiggly

May 8 Quarterly Ambassador Meeting @ 11am

May 11 South Shelby American Cancer Society Relay for Life Event

May 17 Silent Auction & Gala

May 18 Jeff Falkner Memorial Golf Tournament

Visit our Website for Details on these events! Like us on Face book at South Shelby Chamber!

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS LOCAL BUSINESS

Economic Development is Local Business! Sharing information on member properties in Columbiana, Chelsea, Harpersville, Westover, Wilsonville, Vincent and surrounding areas. To share your information email us at soshelby@bellsouth.net

Commercial Building for Lease Depot St. & Hwy 70 Columbiana 205-669-4131

Commercial Building for Lease Hwy 47 South Columbiana 205-669-4131

Commercial Building for Sale Hwy 70 Columbiana 205-871-7100

Retail Space for Lease Hwy 25 & Hwy 70 Columbiana 205-515-7610

Commercial Building & land Hwy 25 By-Pass Columbiana 205-620-2374

Commercial Land for Sale- 8.07 acres Hwy 25 Columbiana 205-669-1863

Prime Retail Building-Reduced Price Main Street Columbiana 205-669-1863

Prime Retail Building- Two Spaces Mildred Street Columbiana 205-669-1863

100 +/- Acres Hwy 25 Columbiana 205-669-1863

Commercial Land for Sale or Lease Hwy 47 & Hwy 145 Shelby 205-669-0833

Approximately 10.3 acres

Please visit our website at www.southshelbychamber.com and click the Economic Development tab and the Real Estate tab listed under our business directory link for more listings.

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April 5, 2012Location: Columbiana United Methodist Church

(Multipurpose Room) 200 North Main Street, Columbiana

Keynote Speakers: Mayor Theoangelo Perkins, City of Harpersville

Spotlighting the City of Harpersville

Local Spotlight & Sponsor: New Budweiser Plant

Sponsored by First United Security Bank and Harpersville Medical Center

Lunch provided by Perks BBQPrice: $10.00

*Networking begins at 11:30am

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Location: (Multipurpose Room)

Keynote Speakers:

Sponsored by First United Security Bank and Harpersville Medical Center

Keynote Speakers:Perkins, City of Harpersville

Spotlighting the City of HarpersvilleSpotlighting the City of Harpersville

Local Spotlight & Sponsor: New Budweiser Plant

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UPCOMING CHAMBER LUNCHEON

Annual Golf and Gala Thursday May 17 and Friday May 18

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