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Welcome New MembersAlliance Protective Services, Inc. Jeff McDowell P.O. Box 1671 Pelham Security Services

Brock’s Gap Training Center, Inc. Don Murphree 1765 Cornwall Road Hoover Sports Club

Champion Cleaners David Whitehurst 2548 Rocky Ridge Road Birmingham Dry Cleaning Services

Edward Jones - Jesse Scroggins Jesse Scroggins 5510 Hwy 280, Suite 112 Birmingham Financial Investments

Greystone Smile Design Trent Buchanan 140 Village Street, Ste 203 Birmingham Dental

John S. Waddell, Attorney at Law John Waddell P.O. Box 1725 Pelham Attorneys

Kari Bartlett DMD, Deb Taylor 122 7th Avenue NE Alabaster Dental

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Presidential Renovation Paul Hollis 1401 Doug Baker Blvd., Ste. 107-147 Birmingham Roofi ng

Riverchase Kia Mamadou Thiam 2200 Pelham Parkway Pelham Automobile Dealers

Send Out Cards - Humm Glyna Humm 261 Woodbury Drive Sterrett Biz & Professional Services

SGI Delivery Solutions Sandi Gornati 224 Oxmoor Circle, Ste 200 Birmingham Distributors

Southern Armor Roofi ng Jon Pierce 216 Summer Brook Lane Alabaster Roofi ng

Stephens Financial Group Blake Stephens 265 Riverchase Pkwy East, Ste 100 Hoover Financial Investments

Train4Rain Coaching Regina Hudson de Corona 4850 Riverwood Place Birmingham Career Mgmt. & Consulting

Wanda’s Art and More Wanda Borden 8636 Stewart Drive Trussville Art Lessons

To fi nd out more about any member listed or other Chamber members, visit the online Business Directory at: www.shelbychamber.org.

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Open the Door to Online Member Benefi ts and Opportunities!

Your membership includes:FREE Listing on the Chamber’s Online

Business Directory • 200 character Business description • Hours of operation • Driving directions • Personalized keywords

FREE Advertising • Hot Deals - Enter ads or coupons that display prominently on the Chamber’s website • Job Postings - Post job openings for

those actively seeking employment • Events - Submit events for consideration on the Chamber and Community Calendar

Real-time, Up-to-Date Access • Keep the Chamber’s Database current • See the categories where your Business is listed • RSVP for Events

Once you’ve received your personal login and password follow these simple steps to open the door to your online benefi ts: • From the Chamber’s website, www.shelbychamber.org, select Member Login at the top right of the home page • Enter your login name • Enter your password • Use the menu on the left hand side to access your online benefi ts • Always remember to click SAVE if you make any changes!

Have you received your personal login and password to access your online benefi ts? If not, call or email the Chamber offi ce today! Using your member login will allow you access to add and update your benefi ts from any computer that has an active connection to the Internet -- anytime -- day or night!

Interested in advertising in ViewPoints? Contact Molly Alexander, (205) 669-3131, at the Shelby County Reporter

for exclusive member pricing.

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Ambassador of the Month. Amanda is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for Cahaba Valley Computer Services. Cahaba Valley Computer Services specializes in computer network solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Their goal is to provide clients with the best possible computer system experience possible.

Through the use of a Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, they provide clients with a reliable computer network to operate their businesses smoothly and effi ciently. With proper planning and implementation, this product allows them to provide clients with secure remote connectivity.

During her free time, Amanda enjoys spending time with family and friends. For more information about Cahaba Valley Computer Services, call Amanda at (205) 541-7755 or visit www.cvcsllc.com.

Ambassador of the Month. Amanda is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for Cahaba Valley Computer Services. Cahaba Valley Computer Services specializes in computer network solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Their goal is to provide clients with the best possible

Through the use of a Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, they provide clients with a reliable computer network to operate their businesses

friends. For more information about Cahaba Valley Computer Services,

New in NovemberSporting Clay Shoots at Selwood FarmThe Greater Shelby Chamber is holding a Sporting Clay Shoot on November 17th at Selwood Farm in Alpine. There are morning (8:30 am) and afternoon (1:30 pm) shoots available.

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

We are calling all Sporting Clay enthusiasts, beginners and experts, to test your skills on the course, designed for pleasure and enjoyment in the great outdoors. For information on sponsorship availability, registration form, or more details call the Chamber offi ce 663-4542 or visit www.shelbychamber.org.

Ambassador Spotlight

The Annual Prayer Breakfast is designed for members to come together to fellowship, celebrate, and give thanks for our many blessings. It’s also a time to refl ect on what’s truly important in life and what inspires us to make a difference in the lives of others. Our keynote speaker, Lisa Latham, Grace’s Kitchen, will share her inspirational story.

The Prayer Breakfast will be on Tuesday, November 23rd from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham.

RSVP is required by noon, Friday, November 19th. Member reservations $17, non-members or reservations taken after RSVP date, $20.

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Online Networking Is Where it’s Happening

Online networking is quickly becoming the way to communicate business-to-business. The Greater Shelby Chamber invites you to join us on our sites as we share news, events, and posts from our members.

Social networking is certainly an invaluable tool to build an expanded audience for products or services. Integrate social networking into your existing marketing plan today. It’s the wave of the future, and it’s here to stay! Embrace it by connecting with the Greater Shelby Chamber on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Plaxo. We’re here to help share your news too! Sign up today ... together, we are building a greater Shelby County.

I participated in the Helena Block Party and as a result I booked several Silpada jewelry parties that day. I’m thrilled with the connections and business relationships I’ve made since joining the Chamber in May. My involvement in the Chamber has made such a HUGE impact that I decided to take it a step further and joined the Ambassadors Program. This has given me an opportunity to develop even more relationships.

Joining the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce has been one of the BEST business decisions I’ve ever made!

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Membership Database Benefi ts

In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever to reach out to your customers to keep them informed of your products and services. Independent studies have shown that those companies that continue to advertise consistently provide a unique window of opportunity for investment purposes to:

1) Build equity2) Solidify your customer base 3) Gain new customers and 4) Make inroads on your competitors who have cut their

advertising during what may viewed as a “slow” period in the economy.

This window of opportunity is created by the understanding that advertising is an investment, not an expense.

The Chamber can assist in expanding your advertising and marketing efforts ... inexpensively! As a member, you have the opportunity to purchase the Greater Shelby Chamber membership database for only $100. This list contains our current Chamber members, their respective representatives, physical and mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and websites. And, upon request, you’ll receive quarterly updates for an entire year. The membership database can easily be emailed in an Excel spreadsheet straight to your Inbox. It’s that simple!

To receive your membership database, contact the Chamber offi ce at 663-4542 or email info@shelbychamber.org and expand your marketing outreach today!

Are You Marketing by Mail or Telephone to Your Customers? What about Your Fellow Chamber Members?

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The new Alabaster Senior Center celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Congratulations to Paul’s Diamond Center on its grand opening in the

Alabaster Colonial Promenade.

Heart of Dixie Harley-Davidson hosted the 3rd Annual A Taste of Shelby County which

was a tremendous success.

Salon Touche’ recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its grand opening in Helena.

shelbychamber.orgCatch more photos of Greater Shelby Chamber events online at:

Thank you to Primrose of Riverwoods for hosting the recent Helena Focus Meeting.

Thank you to Alabama Telco Credit Union for co-sponsoring the Safety Awards luncheon.

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Congratulations to TruBlu Logistics on its grand opening in Alabaster.

Thank you to AT&T The Real Yellow Pages for co-sponsoring the Safety Awards luncheon.

Businesses showcased their products and services at the recent Helena

Business Block Party.

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Piles to Files! Sign up this month to learn simple and effective organizational techniques presented by Lisa Phillips, SimpleWorks. Papers pile up because people delay decisions and because there is no designated place/systems for paper to go. What do you keep, for how long, what to throw away, and where to store it — so many options! Learn the fi ve decisions that will give you immediate confi dence in dealing with paper overload. Tips for handling email will also be discussed in this fun, simple, and humorous workshop!

Where: Greater Shelby Chamber Offi ce1301 County Services Drive, Pelham.Date: November 4, 2010.Time: 11 am until 1 pm.Investment: Greater Shelby Chamber members $10, non-members $15.RSVP required by noon, Tuesday, November 2nd.Lunch and materials are included.

Sponsored in 2010 by Business Telephones Inc. and Cahaba Valley Computer Services LLC, Grow & Go workshops are designed to keep you informed of current market trends and provide professional development techniques to keep your career and business moving forward. Grow & Go workshops are great opportunities for you to network with other professionals and get a refresher course on the essential skills of leadership needed in today’s business environment.

At the August luncheon, I sat with Bruce Gouin of Express Personnel. I mentioned that we were looking at several temp services to help us staff special events. He immediately followed up with our caterers — Jay and Lynn Roberson. We now have a contract with Express to provide staffi ng for special events! It is a perfect example of chamber networking and relationships. I have known Bruce over 10 years and knew that he would work hard to meet our needs. We had budget constraints, but needed reliable, professional workers. Bruce worked hard to present a proposal that met our needs.

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Congratulations to the 2010 Annual Safety Award Recipients

Each year we are privileged to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence in public safety at the annual Safety Awards luncheon. This is a time when we can personally give thanks to the fi re, police and sheriff personnel, and honor them for the outstanding service and sacrifi ces they make each day in keeping our respective communities a safe place to live, work, and play. We are proud to congratule this year’s award recipients.

Jennifer Trammell, President and CEO

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Terri GualanoChairAT&T

Keith Barfi eldFinance ChairBarfi eld, Murphy, Shank & Smith

Phillip HeardDevelopment ChairAlabama Gas

Elizabeth RolandGovernance ChairAttorney at Law

Chris BottcherSirote & Permutt Tim BowenAlabama Power

Keith BrownJefferson State Community College

Ken CollierBE&K

Trent CottonBBVA Compass Bank Dave DavisLegacy Community Federal Credit Union Jim GarnerThe Insurance Store

Silvia HoyosHispanic Interest Coalition of AL

Lisa McMahonWarren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino Joe MeadsSain Associates

Tim PrinceShelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Joe SullivanSullivan Communications April WeaverShelby Baptist Medical Center Vern HydornThe HR Assessments Group

Jennifer TrammellGreater Shelby Chamber

2010 Board of Directors

Alabaster Fire DepartmentFirefi ghter Nathan Smitherman - Chief Frank Matherson

Alabaster Police DepartmentOffi cer Josh Rauch - Deputy Chief Curtis Rigney

(Not pictured)Calera Fire DepartmentChief Sean KendrickAward Recipient:Chief Kendrick spoke on teamwork of department - no single recipient

Calera Police DepartmentChief Sean Lemley - Sergeant Mike Dunkling (Award Recipient) - Deputy Chief Clint Barnett

Chelsea Citizen Observer Patrol (COP)Director Dale Neuendorf - COP John McMunn (Award Recipient) - Robert Burnett

Chelsea Fire DepartmentChief Wayne Shirley - Firefi ghter Cody Cothron

North Shelby Fire and EMS DistrictChief Mike O’Connor - Offi ce Manager Dianne Alexander

Helena Fire DepartmentFirefi ghter/Paramedic Larry Glenn Jenkins, Jr.-- Captain Chaed Agee - Firefi ghter Joshua S. Ford

Helena Police DepartmentLieutenant Brad Flynn - Offi cer Sean Boczar

Pelham Fire DepartmentLieutenant Timothy Wayne Honeycutt - Chief Danny Ray

Pelham Police DepartmentChief Tommy Thomas - Offi cer Philip Davis (posthumously) Receiving on his behalf: wife Paula Davis - Lieutenant Davy Lott

Shelby County Sheriff DepartmentCorrection Offi cer Chris Register - Sheriff Chris Curry

11 am - 1 pm ~ Grow & Go Workshop, Piles to Files Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham Materials and lunch included.

RSVP required by noon, November 2nd. Investment: Members $10, non-members $15.

Upcoming Events

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11 am - 2 pm ~ Annual Christmas Open House Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham No RSVP. No cost.9

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

7:30 am - 9 am ~ Annual Prayer Breakfast Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham RSVP required by noon, Friday, November 19th. Investment: Members $17, non-members $20.

8:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Focus Meeting Mt. Laurel The TownHouse at Mt. Laurel, 23 Olmsted Street, Birmingham No RSVP required. No cost.

8:30 am - 10 am ~ New Member Orientation Chamber, 1301 County Services Dr., Pelham RSVP required by November 8th. No cost.

5 pm - 7 pm ~ Business After Hours Paul’s Diamond Center, 300 Colonial Promenade, Ste. 300, Alabaster No RSVP required. No cost.

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Sporting Clay Shoot Selwood Farm, Inc., 706 Selwood Rd., Alpine Morning and afternoon shoots available. See page 3.17

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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