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August 2015

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Quoteo f t h e M o n t h

“The higher we are placed, the more humbly we should walk.”

—Cicero,philosopher

Four Outstanding Business Leaders To Be Inducted Into

Dothan Business Hall of FameThe Dothan Business Hall of

Famewill induct fouroutstandingarea business leaders into theHall of Fame during the 2015BanquetandInductionCeremonybeing held Thursday, Aug. 27, atWiregrassChurch.Theeveningwillbegin with a reception at 6 p.m.followedbydinnerat6:30p.m.Established in May 2011 by

the Dothan Area Chamber ofCommerce and Dothan AreaYoung Professionals, the DothanBusinessHallofFame’smission istopayrecognitiontolocalbusinessleaderswho havemade an impacton the community by promotingthe free enterprise system ofentrepreneurship, civic leadership,philanthropy and humanitarianismtowardtheirfellowcitizens.Located at the Dothan Area

Chamber of Commerce, the HallofFame is in a prominent areaofthe Chamber so those honoredmaybeseenbyChambermembers,prospective members, industrialprospects, visitors and the generalpublic.InMayandJuneofeachyear,the

Hall of Fame’s Board of AdvisorsopensthenominationsforlaureatesthroughtheChamber’snewsletter.The2015laureatesare:

James F. ColemanColeman Worldwide Moving

John E. DownsQualico Steel Co. Inc.

John H. EdgeFlowers Hospital

Michael D. SchmitzMike Schmitz Automotive Group

These individuals and theircontributions remind us of theconstant need for renewal andchangeand theopportunity foreconomicsuccess.Theinducteeseachyearalsoserveasrolemodelsfor our students, those personsjustbeginning their careersandfornewentrepreneurs.“We are planning a

wonderful evening to honorthese extraordinary individuals.Without their dedication andcommitment to the growth ofthisarea,Dothanwouldnotbewhere it is today,” said JaniceShepard, the Chamber’s vicepresidentofadministration.Allareinvitedandencouraged

to attend this special event.Ticketsarenowonsalethroughthe Dothan Area Chamber ofCommerce and are $50 perperson or $750 for a reservedtable,whichseatseight.For more information about

the Hall of Fame, visit www.dothan.com/index.php/the-chamber/business-hall-of-fame, or to purchase tickets,pleasecontactShepardat(334)792-5138 or email janice@dothan.com.

James F. ColemanColeman Worldwide Moving

John E. DownsQualico Steel Co. Inc.

John H. EdgeFlowers Hospital

Michael D. SchmitzMike Schmitz Automotive Group

RIBBONcuttings

Dothan-Houston county Rotary club

P.O.Box6415Dothan,AL36302

HeidiCondrey(334)678-2291NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATIONS

new Leaders in Fertility &

Endocrinology, LLc108MedicalDriveDothan,AL36303

KimTelhiard(334)718-1463

FERTILITYSERVICES

the cellar 1481WestgateParkway,Suite1

Dothan,AL36303JonLee

(334)712-0622MEATS–RETAILSHOP

RESTAURANTS

Picky Pinkerton’s3773RossClarkCircle

Dothan,AL36303SpencerSanders(334)232-9473ANTIQUES

FURNITURE

RELOcAtiOn Healthy You inc.

3124W.MainSt.,Suite14Dothan,AL36305-1181

MaryPalo(334)671-7774

SOCIALSERVICEORGANIZATIONS

NONPROFITORGANIZATIONS

texas Roadhouse3730MontgomeryHighway

Dothan,AL36303TroyCraig

(334)272-1524RESTAURANTS

tower Loan of Dothan3123RossClarkCircle,Suite2

Dothan,AL36303BradStrazi

(601)896-8523LOANS

tedaka Hill’s salon studio

3246MontgomeryHighway,Suite#206

Dothan,AL36303TedakaHill

(334)446-6189HAIRSALON

southeast Archery, LLc3600S.OatesSt.,Suite5

Dothan,AL36301AndyVinson

(334)446-6198SPORTINGGOODS

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Wiregrass Local545W.MainSt.,Suite100

Dothan,AL36301JustinApril

(334)479-9703MAGAZINES

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REMINDER!Verification Forms Due

ChambermembersbeganreceivingtheirmembershipverificationformsMay1.Asareminder,ifyouhavenotalreadysubmittedyourverificationform,pleasedosoeitherbymailingorfaxingthecompletedformbacktotheChamberatP.O.Box638,Dothan,AL36302or(334)794-4796.Thankyou!

2016 Membership Directory & Welcome Guide

PreparationsarenowunderwayfortheDothanAreaChamber’s2016 Welcome Guide and its companion publication, the 2016 Membership Directory and Business Guide.Businessesinterestedinbeingpromotedineitherpublicationareinvited

to contact Print Services Inc., a Dothan-based Chamber member andpublisheroftheguides.Toreserveyourspacetoday,call(334)702-4063orvisittheChamber’swebsitewww.dothan.com.

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RENEWINGmEmbERs

Clip and add these to your Membership Directory.

Alabama Eye Physicians & SurgeonsKirkSturridge5937W.MainStDothan,AL36305Ph:(334)446-0872Fax:(334)446-0893PHYSICIANS&SURGEONS-MD-OPHTHALMOLOGY(EYES)

Allied Career TrainingDonnaSmith3299CountyRoad25,SuiteADothan,AL36303Ph:(334)983-1677Fax:(334)983-1678SCHOOLS-HEAVYEQUIPMENT

Gigi’s CupcakesPamBrogden4521MontgomeryHighway,Suite1Dothan,AL36303Ph:(334)792-7157Fax:(334)792-7158BAKERS-RETAIL

Indelible Mark, LLCRosalandHarrisonP.O.Box10088Dothan,AL36304Ph:(334)791-9346LEADERSHIPDEVELOPMENT&LIFECOACHING

Tiana Patrice ConsultingTianaPatriceP.O.Box10162Dothan,AL36304Ph:(334)718-3953MOTIVATIONALSERVICES/PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTBUSINESSCONSULTANTSSPEAKER-EMPOWERMENT

Wiregrass Rheumatology, PCWillOrtiz102DoctorsDrive,Suite1Dothan,AL36301Ph:(334)673-7310Fax:(334)792-2481PHYSICIANS&SURGEONS-MD-RHEUMATOLOGY

40 Or More YearsBuffaloRockPepsi/FullLineVendingTriStateGraphics,Inc.

30-39 YearsBBVACompassBankHertzRent-A-CarInsuranceCenteroftheSoutheastInc.JacksonGas&ElectricKennethEverettLeroyHillCoffeeCompanyInc.

25-29 YearsCirclePharmacyE&HSteelCorp.RuddFurnitureCo.

20-24 YearsTheWoodpileInc.

15-19 YearsAmericanCancerSociety,Mid-South DivisionBlankenshipContractingInc.Dothan-HoustonCountySubstance AbusePartnershipEconoLodgeOncologySupplyCo.Inc.PrincetonPlaceApartmentsStorageMaster

10-14 YearsCDGEngineers&AssociatesInc.Chick-fil-AatRossClarkCircleDigestiveHealthSpecialistsoftheSoutheastDothanPeriodonticsandImplantsTheTouchofWood,KincaidGalleryW.S.HayesBoardingPassWiregrassFoundation

5-9 YearsCannonLawnCare,LLCDothanCitySchoolsHassanDentistry,PCPonderEnterprisesInc.dbaHardee’sRodeoMexicanRestaurantSynergyHealth&Fitness

1 to 4 YearsBelAireCenter,LLCChili’sGrillandBarDavisBodyShopFrockTherapyBoutiqueGeorgia-PacificGracefulBeginnings,LLCHouseofFlowersJimmyJohnsDothanInc.MattressUSAMorganStanleyOccMedSolutions,LLCPeters,BettyPrideIndustriesResourceMFGSafeShipTimTollesonDesign,LLCWiseForkliftInc.Ziegenfelder,Tom

Save The Dates!

Fifth Annual Business Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremony

WiregrassChurchAug.27,2015•6p.m.

*See page 1 for more information.

The Networking ExchangeAntiqueAttic

Sept.17,2015•4:30-6:30p.m.

*Sponsorships are still available.

96th Annual Meeting LuncheonWiregrassChurch

Oct.8,2015•Noon

Be sure to join the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce for theorganization’spremiereeventoftheyear.TicketswillgoonsaleSept.1.

*Sponsorships may still be available.

25th Annual Spotlight On BusinessDothanCivicCenter

Feb.9,2016•3-7p.m.

*Booths will go on sale Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m.**Sponsorships are still available.

For more information about any of the above events, please call the Chamber at (334) 792-5138.

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Events August Calendar

Ambassador and Diplomat Committee Meeting – 9 a.m.Location:102JamestownBlvd.(Chamber)

Military Affairs Committee Meeting – 9:30 a.m.Location:102JamestownBlvd.(Chamber)

Ribbon Cutting: Dothan Commercial Doors, LLC – 10:30 a.m.Location:1201LeonaStreet

Troy University Small Business Counseling – 9 a.m. to noonLocation:102JamestownBlvd.(Chamber)*Pre-registrationrequired(334)792-5138.

Ribbon Cutting: Mary Kay Cosmetics (relocation) – 10:30 a.m.Location:376WestgateParkway

Seminar: How To Be Visible With Your Business Online – 2 p.m.Location:102JamestownBlvd.(Chamber)*Seepage??formoreinformation.Pre-registrationrequired(334)792-5138.

Board of Directors’ Meeting and Plant Tour – 8:15 a.m.Location:700ColumbiaHighway(SwedishMatchCigarsInc.)

Ribbon Cutting: Fairfield Inn Dothan - 2 p.m.Location:3038RossClarkCircle

General Membership Luncheon – 11:30 a.m.Location:900W.MainSt.(WiregrassChurch)*Pre-registrationrequired(334)792-5138.

Ribbon Cutting: Aqua Medical Spa – 10:30 a.m.Location:106WestsideDrive

Dothan Business Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony – 6 p.m.Location:900W.MainSt.(WiregrassChurch)*Seepage1formoreinformation.Reservationsrequired:(334)792-05138

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CongratulationstotheAmbassadorandDiplomatTeamoftheMonth“Ready,Set,Grow”forclaimingthismonth’s title. Pictured (seated l-r) are Jo Ann Kirkland, AFLAC; Hayden Camp, DothanEducation Foundation; Brooke Crane, DandridgeDental,PC;(standing)Kerry Seay,WDHNTV-18;Adam Saucer,MassMutual;Kassie Glover,AvadianCredit Union; and Rob Gilbreath, Mighty AutoParts.ThankyoutoallourAmbassadorsandDiplomats

whoserveastheeyesandears fortheDothanAreaChamber of Commerce. It is their dedication andsupportthatassistyourlocalChamberinmeetingitsgoals.Be sure to check out next month’s Chamber

Connectionstoseewhowillclaimthetitle.

Joseph BrackinsArmy Aviation Center Federal Credit Union

Star Of The Month

Ambassadors & DiplomatsTeam Of The Month

Ready, Set, Grow

General Membership LuncheonWiregrass Church • Aug. 25, 2015 • Noon

Rep.MarthaRobywillbetheguestspeakerattheDothanAreaChamberofCommerce’sGeneralMembershipLuncheonscheduledforTuesday,Aug.25,atnoonatWiregrassChurch.Buffetwillopenat11:30a.m.Ticketsare$15forChambermembersor$150forareservedtable(seats

eight).ReservationsarerequiredbyThursday,Aug.20,atnoonandmaybemadebycalling(334)792-5138.

Rep. Martha Roby

Thank You To Our Event Sponsors

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Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.

John R. HavranekSenior Vice President, Investments

Doug Lee, CFPSenior Vice President, Investments

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Grow Dothan Continues Its Efforts

Since the last update, the Grow Dothan teamcontinues its efforts to promote and expand thearea’s economic development growth. As outlinedin previous issues, the support received from thebusiness community continues to be on a positivepath.To date, $1,009,216 in financial commitments

have been made, which includes contributions of$300,000 from theCityofDothan and$140,000fromHouston County. The three year goal is $2million.This area’s business community continues to

grow with leap and bounds. Westway Center onU.S.Highway84Westhasbegunitssecondphaseofdevelopment;MichelinNorthAmericaannounceditwillinvest$22millionintheDothanfacilityandadd40newjobsin2016;andatthefirstofthismonth,

CJETAcademy began its fourth class of students.Staytunedformoretocome!Your investment in the Grow Dothan capital

campaign is what helps make economic projects areality.It’swhatprovidesthenecessaryresourcestoattractnewbusinesstothearea.If you haven’t already, come join us! When it’s

allsaidanddone,everyChambermemberbenefits,and will continue to benefit, from a growing andthrivingeconomy.Wethankyouforyourconsideration.Yoursupport

makes a difference, no matter the size! It’s yourpartnership that helps to make Dothan, HoustonCounty and theWiregrass area as awholewhat itneedstobeinordertobetheperfectplacetolive,workandplay.

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Grow Dothan Chairman Mark Saliba, Alfred Saliba Corp., provides a recent economic development update to Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Chair Hope Johnson, Friend Bank.

Tri-State Region Forms Working Group To Tackle

Manufacturing Issues

UndertheleadershipanddirectionoftheDothanArea Chamber of Commerce, manufacturingleaders in the tri-state area (Alabama,Georgia andFlorida)haveformedtheWiregrassIndustryGroupto collaborate on areas of mutual interest andformulateactionplanstomeetthechallengesofthemanufacturingsectorofoureconomy.“Manufacturers are at the forefrontofmanyof

thechallenges facingoureconomytoday includingworkforce development, technical training and jobreadiness,”saidMaryBethReynolds,vicepresidentof Personnel Resources, Region 10 WorkforcememberandDothanAreaChamberboardmember.“Our initialWIGmeetingwas a smashing successwith lots of positive discussion and ideas.We hada great cross-section of the manufacturing sectorin attendance, andwe look forward to continuingto work together to share best practices, helpcreate opportunities for current and prospectiveworkers,andhaveapositiveimpactinourrespectivecommunities.”Approximately25companiesandentitiesinvolved

in the manufacturing sector were at the meetingheld at the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce.Among the topics discussed were job readiness,recruiting, technical training, specific skill setsneeded, incumbentworker training, transportationandhousing.Manufacturing companies interested in joining

the WIG group should call the Dothan AreaChamberofCommerceat(334)792-5138.

Joey Meigs (right), Dothan Technology Center’s new principal, shows Dothan Area Chamber Executive Director Dean Mitchell the equipment that will be used in DTC’s new mechatronics class that will train students for a career in industrial equipment maintenance.

Chamber Awarded 5-Star Accreditation

GreatnewsDothan!TheDothanAreaChamberof Commerce is pleased to announce that after acomprehensive self-review, the U.S. Chamber ofCommerce has awarded the organization with5-Star Accreditation. This prestigious honor putsyour Chamber among the top four percent ofchambersnationwide.Whileatotalof13chambersintheU.S.wereawardedsomelevelofaccreditation,theDothanChamberwasamongonlysixreceivingthis distinguished 5-Star rating.Alabama nowhasonly two chamberswith the 5-Star rating:MobileAreaChamberofCommerceandtheDothanAreaChamber.“Accreditation validates a chamber as having

programs that benefit their local economy and forpositively influencing action in their community,”saidRaymondP.Towle,IOM,CAE,VicePresident,FederationRelationsandInstituteforOrganizationManagement.“Weapplaudtheseorganizationsforadvancingtheprinciplesoffreeenterprise.”Thispastyear,theChamberstaffspentcountless

hours completing the Accreditation process. Theirtask: demonstrate competency in nine core areasrangingfromfinancetofacilities.Theresultofthehard-workisevidencedbythisimpressiverating.Butin truth,we shouldallbeextraordinarilyproudofthismilestoneachievement.Itwasatrueteameffort.

“Receiving 5-Star recognition is affirmationthat the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce isoperating in a very efficient and well organizedmanner and is making a positive impact in theWiregrassarea,”statedJaniceShepard,vicepresidentofadministration.“Weareexcitedtoberecognizedamong the top chambers in the nation and verypleasedandproudtohonorourmemberswiththisrecognition.”Theonlynationalprogramrecognizingchambers

for their effective organizational procedures andcommunity involvement, Accreditation allows theChamber to renew, improve and promote soundbusinesspractices,policiesandprocedures.Local chambers are rated Accredited, 3-Stars,

4-Starsor5-Stars.StatechambersarerecognizedaseitherAccreditedStateChamberorAccreditedStateChamberwithDistinction.Thefinaldeterminationismadeby theAccreditingBoard, a committee ofU.S.Chamberboardmembers.TheU.S.Chamberistheworld’slargestbusinessfederationrepresentingmorethanthreemillionbusinessesandorganizationsofeverysize,sectionandregion.For more information about the Chamber’s

Accreditation, please contact Melia McKean,director of communications, at (334) 792-5138ormmckean@dothan.com.

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WORkfORCEDEvELOPmEnt

It seems the two greatestchallenges in workforcedevelopment are accuratelyprojecting regional employerskill requirements andrecruiting young people tostartdownacareerpath thatmay not require a four-yeardegree. As attendance at auniversity is asmuch a socialactivity as it is an academicexperience, it has a strong

drawonyoungpeople,andtheirparents,whooftenthinkafour-yeardegreewillguaranteeafinanciallysecurefuture.Athirdissue,butrelatedtotheothertwo, isthe

agingworkforce.Thependingretirementofthebabyboomersandtheirinstitutionalknowledgeandtime-refinedskillscreatesapressingneedtofillnewjobsaswell as replacing thoseworkers exiting theworkforce.InanearlierarticleItrackedregionalhigh-demand

occupationsastheyareprojectedeverytwoyearsfor10yearsintothefuture.Ineachtwo-yearcyclesince2012 only 50 percent of the top 20 high-demandoccupationsforeachcycleshowupinthenextcycle.Afterfourcycles(eightyears)onlyoneoftheoriginalprojected high-demand occupations (RegisteredNurses)werestillinthetop20.ThemostrecentprojectionsforRegion10arefor

theperiod2012to2022.Theregionaloccupationalprojections for Occupational Code 49-3041- FarmEquipmentMechanicsandServiceTechniciansshowno growth through the year 2022, with regionalemploymentintheoccupationsteadyat110.Anecdotal

informationgarneredfromregionalfarmequipmentsales and service establishments indicate that thereis a pressing need for up to 150 skilled equipmentmechanicsandtechnicians.ThesameholdstruewithOccupationalCode49-3052-MotorcycleMechanics,with projections showing no growth between nowand 2022, but regional motorcycle establishmentsexpressingconcernthattheyneedmoremechanics.Thelogicalconclusionisthatinformationprovided

by regional industry more accurately reflects ourregionalneeds.This realizationputsus in the sameboataseveryotherregionofthecountry,toincludeSiliconValley.Weneedtohelpyoungpeopleandtheunderemployed to develop career pathways so theycaneffectivelygaintheskillsrequiredtoperformincareerfieldsforwhichthereisaneedforworkers.ApaperbytheSiliconValleyInstituteforRegional

StudiestitledTrends Affecting Workforce Development in San Mateo County and The San Francisco Peninsulapublished May 2014, addressed these issues andpresentedthefollowingcourseofactionwheretherearethreecomponentsofacareerpathwaysstrategy:

1. Addressing barriers that make training moredifficultsuchaseducation,Englishlanguageanddigitalliteracydeficiencies;

2. Improving training initiatives through engagingindustry partners and forming sector-basedpartnerships;and

3. Improvingcareernavigationeffortsthroughbetterconnectingworkers and students to professionalnetworksandthenewwaysthatpeoplefindandapplyforjobs.

Thekeypartners for thecareerpathways trainingstrategiesdescribedaboveinclude:

• A group of industry partners to advise oncurriculumthatwillleadtojobplacements;

• Atrainingprovidersuchasacommunitycollegeorapprenticeshipprogram;

• Aleadagencytoputthepartnershiptogethersuchasworkforceboardorcommunitycollege;and

• Afundingsource.

Theissueofyoungpeopleandtheirparentsholdingthemindset that theymusthave a four-yeardegreetobesuccessfulcanonlybeovercomebyexperience.Theywillhavetobe introducedtoothers thathavefinancial and professional success in technical fieldsthatdonotrequireacollegedegree.The agingof theworkforce puts pressure onour

education and workforce systems to find ways toengagemoreof theyoungergeneration in technicaleducation. This need to recruit and train youngtech workers is not confined to the United States.Joseph Coughlin, in a Disruptive Demographicsarticlewrites,“Toseetheissuewrithuge,takealookat the entire nation of Germany, a major producerof machinery, vehicles, chemicals, and other high-tech, engineeredproducts.Germany is experiencingsignificant demographic pressure as its populationages. Many companies have begun complainingin recent years of a growing shortage of qualifiedspecialists inGermany,andprojectionsthat itcouldgrowworseareenoughtokeepGermaneconomistsandpoliticiansupatnight.”

Challenges In Workforce Development

Steve Turkoski, Project Manager

MEN’SHEALTHFAIR

2 0 1 5. . . .FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS

Saturday

August 8

8–11 A.M.

Dothan Civic Center

These free screenings are non-fasting:- Prostate specific antigen (PSA)- Testosterone level- Cholesterol and thyroid- Glucose- Stroke assessment- Vision testing- Blood pressure- COPD/asthma- Height/weight/body fat analysis

Troy To Host Accounting SeminarJoin Troy University’s Continuing Education for

a fulldayof stimulatingCPEaccountingeducationon the beautifulDothanCampus Friday, Aug. 14.,from8a.m.until5p.m. inMaloneHall’sHarrisonRoom. Sessions offering the latest issues in today’saccounting field will be presented by seasonedpresentersDr.SteveGriceandDr.RichardA.Turpen.Dr.Grice has extensive experience designing and

delivering accounting and auditing courses inmorethan190 continuing professional education coursesfortheAlabamaSocietyofCPAs,MississippiSocietyofCPAsandvariousCPAfirmsandorganizations.Dr.TurpenisaprofessorofaccountingatAuburn

University Montgomery and has served as aninstructor for the American Institute of CertifiedPublic Accountants and the Alabama Society ofCertifiedPublicAccountants.Session topics include FASB Update, Special

Purpose Frameworks (OCBOA), Compilation andReview Update (SSARS No. 21) and AuditingUpdate.TheseminarwillofferatotalofeighthoursofCPEcredit.Thefeeincludesacertificate,materials,continentalbreakfast,lunchandrefreshments.Check-inwithbreakfastbeginsat7:30a.m.andthe

costis$265perperson;groupsofthreeormorefromsamecompany,$225each.For more information, call the Continuing

Education office at (334) 983-0005 for a brochureor visit www.troy.edu/continuingeducation/accounting-seminar.

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Chamber Names New Board Members, Executive Committee

AttheJulyBoardofDirectors’meeting,thepastfiveboardchairsof theDothanAreaChamberofCommercepresentedthefollowingslateofofficerstobeacceptedfortheFY2016ExecutiveCommitteebeginningOct.1,2015:

Forrest RegisterRegister Realty Co. Inc.Chairman

Scott ApplefieldWinco DBA Bojangles’Chairman-Elect

Hope JohnsonFriend BankImmediate Past Chair

Mark SalibaAlfred Saliba Corp.Grow Dothan Chairman

Bob WoodallBob Woodall Air Care Systems Inc.Grow Dothan Immediate Past Chairman

R. Cliff MendheimPrim & Mendheim, LLC Treasurer

Beau BentonLarry Blumberg & Associates (LBA Hospitality)Community Development Council Chairman

Mary Beth ReynoldsPersonnel ResourcesEducation Council Chair

Delvick McKayCity of DothanGovernmental Affairs Chairman

Cynthia GreenWiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.Membership Development Council Chairman

Also at the July meeting, the Chamber’sNominations and Elections Committee, chairedby Bob Woodall, immediate past-chairman andBobWoodallAirCareSystemsInc.,presentedthefollowingslateofninecandidatesasincomingboardmemberswhowill serve three-year termsofofficebeginningOct.1,2015:

Susan AndersonEagle Eye OutfittersInc.

Ronnie DeanSoutheast Alabama Medical Center

Vince EdgeJohnston, Hinesley, Flowers, Clenney & Turner

Precious FreemanG. W. Carver Interpretive Museum

Brad KimbroWiregrass Electric Cooperative

David (Mit) KirklandScenic Cable Network and Production

Jim LoftinColeman Worldwide Moving

Pam MilesExchange Center for Child Abuse Prevention

Suzanne WoodsFlowers Hospital

TheChamber’sboarddeterminespoliciesandsetgoalsaimedatadvancingeconomicandcommunitydevelopmentintheDothanarea.

Celebrate RecoveryEvery Friday • 7 p.m.Harvest Church. This is a biblical 12-stepprogram for anyone struggling with life’shurts,hang-upsorhabits.Theprogramisfreeandallarewelcome.Forthosewithchildren,age specific children’s programs available.Formoreinformation,callHarvestat(334)702-6555 or email celebraterecovery@harvestdothan.com. “You can’t heal awoundbysayingit’snotthere!”

Carmike Cinemas’ Weekend “Kidtoon”Every Weekend • Times VaryDothanPavilion.CarmikeCinemaswillplayaspecial“Kidtoon”everyweekendforonly$5.Formoreinformation,contactthelocaltheatre at (334) 836-0813 or visit www.carmike.com forshowtimes.Somelocationswill be able to have a special showing onTuesdaymornings for schools and daycaresto take advantage of Carmike’s StimulusTuesdays.

Military Appreciation Month Landmark Park. Landmark Park offers freeadmissiontothepark tothenation’sactivedutymilitary personnel, includingNationalGuard and Reserve, and their familiesfrom Memorial Day through Labor Day2015. For more information, visit www.landmarkparkdothan.com or call (334)794-3452.

Foster FestAug. 21 • 6 p.m. Foster Street Downtown Dothan. Hostedby The Downtown Group, this is a free,pet-friendly event showcasing downtownDothan,thelocalarts,craftsandmusicscene,downtown businesses and classic cars. Formore information, contact TheDowntownGroup at (334) 793-3097 or visit. www.thedowngroup.com.

Yard Party for ArtAug. 22 • 6 p.m.Wiregrass Museum of Art and ConferenceCenter. WMA’s yearly fundraiser for artseducation is back againwith Kane and theCatalina Kings opening and local favoritesthe KJAMS headlining. Food and drinkvendors will be on hand, including pop-up restaurant Harley’s Landing and beerby Folklore Brewery. Tickets: $15 (pre-sale), $20 (at the door), $30 (reservedseating),$60(GoldPlatedinners).Formoreinformation, call (334) 794-3871 or visitwww.wiregrassmuseum.org.

Upcoming Member Events

Have an upcomingevent planned?

Send your event information to mmckean@dothan.com

Jeff Kervin, Troy Bank &Trust president and CEO, ispleasedtoannouncethatTroyBank&Trustwillbeopeninga branch in Dothan, locatedat 3850W.Main St., in theHouston Centre ShoppingCenter. Mace Kirklandwill serve as regional vicepresident,whileJeffStoutwillbethemarketpresidentatthenewlocation.Kirklandhas over 34 years

ofbankingexperienceandhasworkedintheWiregrassarea,withvariousholdingcompanybanks,formostofthoseyears.HegraduatedfromTroyStateUniversity in 1981 with abachelor’s degree in businessadministration and finance.Kirklandisalsoagraduateof

theAlabamaSchoolofBankinginMobile,Alabama.Stout, originally from Waynesboro, Virginia,

has over 30 years of banking experience, mostlyin the Dothan market. Having graduated fromThe University of Delaware where he majored inmanagementandfinance,hereceivedhisMBAfromJacksonvilleStateUniversity.TheDothanBranchwillmake the 10th location

of Troy Bank & Trust and the first in HoustonCounty.TB&TcurrentlyoperatesbranchesinTroy,Goshen, Brundidge, Ariton, Elba, New BrocktonandEnterprise.TroyBank&Trustisanindependentcommunitybankwith assetsofover$838,837,000,andwasorganizedin1906.“WearesopleasedtohavebothMaceandJeffon

boardatournewestbranchinDothan,”saidKervin.“Withalmost65yearsofbankingexperiencebetweenthese twogentlemen, Iknow thatournewDothanBranchwillbeasuccess.”For more information, contact Dianne Lee,

marketingandpublicrelationsofficer,at(334)808-2825orvisitwww.TroyBankandTrust.com.

TB&T Names Kirkland And Stout To Dothan Branch

Mace Kirkland,Regional Vice President

Jeff Stout,Market President

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Angie Sherrill has joinedthe Wiregrass United Wayas Houston County areamanager. She brings morethan 18 years of experiencein nonprofit fundraising tothe job where she will beresponsible for working withthe local board of directorsand volunteers to coordinatethe annual campaign effortsthroughoutHoustonCounty.

Sherrill has a bachelor’s degree in businessadministration from Troy University. She has beeninvolvedwithanumberofcivicorganizationsinthearea for many years including the National PeanutFestival, Dothan National League, Dothan ServiceLeagueandDothan-HoustonCountyRotaryClub.SherrillandherhusbandStevehaveonesonandare

activemembersofCalvaryBaptistChurch.TheWiregrassUnitedWayhasservedtheWiregrass

area since 1938, currently funding 46 memberagencies serving Barbour, Coffee, Dale, Geneva,HenryandHoustoncounties.Formoreinformation,call(334)792-9661orvisit

www.wuw.org.

Angie Sherrill,Area Manager

Sherrill Joins Wiregrass United Way

The Wiregrass Human Resource ManagementAssociationwillholdits16thannualhumanresourceforumThursday,Sept.17,from7:30a.m.until3:30p.m. in SonyHall on theDothanCampus of TroyUniversity.Open to all human resource directors, managers

and staff, this year promises to be an exciting timewith the theme “HR is a Three Ring Circus: Bean Innovative Ringmaster.” Presentations fromprofessionalspeakerswillfocusonthreekeyareasofHR: LeadershipandDevelopment,Conflict in theWorkplace,andLegal/LegislativeUpdates.

Today’s human resource manager is expectedto have the latest, most accurate information andresources available.This forum is of special interestto any employee involved in the human resourcedepartment,fromassistantstomanagerstobusinessowners.Withlunchincluded,therewillbevendorsanddoor

prizes to roundout theday.Formore information,to be a vendor, to view a flyer or for registrationinformation,visithttp://whrma.shrm.org oremailwhrmadothan@yahoo.com.

WHRMA To Host Annual HR Forum

Representatives from the Stephen Siller Tunnelto Towers Foundation, an organization begun inmemoryofafallenSept.11firefighter,recentlypaidaspecialvisittoBrian-HollowayCarpetOneFloor&Home to personally thank them for their generoussupport of the Foundation’s Building for America’sBravestprogram.TheBFABprogrambuildshi-techsmarthomesfor

servicemembersreturningfromwarwhohavebeencatastrophicallyinjured.CarpetOneFloor&Home,anditsmanufacturing

partner Mohawk, have committed to providingflooring materials and installation for 46 of thesesmart homes. Each store’s customers are invited toshare information about the program with others,andmakeapersonalcontributionatthestoresite.Thegoal is to collect a donationof $10ormore

fromeachcustomertoultimatelyenablethebuildingofatleasttwomoresmarthomes(www.carpetone.com/our-bravest).

In recognition of that support, members of theFireDepartmentofNewYorkCity, actingon theirown initiative as ambassadors of the Tunnel toTowers Foundation, presented a specially-designedshadowbox containing hallowed 9/11 steel fromGroundZerotoMorrisHolloway.“WearetrulyhumbledandhonoredthattheTunnel

to Towers Foundation and members of the NewYorkFireDepartmentwhowereactuallyatGroundZeroon9/11andduring its aftermath, traveledallthewayfromtheirhomebasetovisitusandexpresstheirgratitude,saidHolloway,Brian-Hollowaystoreowner.“Infact,wearetheoneswhoarethankfultothemfortheirdedicationandservice.Thatiswhyweare glad to be part of thiswonderful program thathelps military heroes who have sustained the mostdevastatinginjuries.”For more information about the Stephen

Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, visit www.Tunnel2Towers.org.

Brian-Holloway Carpet Receives Special Visit And Tribute

Gary andDianeNorman ofNormanCoaching,LLC recently completed training and certificationasHumanBehaviorConsultants at thePersonalityInsights Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, under thetrainingofDr.RobertRohm.This certification process allows the Normans

to conduct personality evaluations and trainingutilizingtheDISCModelofHumanBehaviorandtheUltimateDISCoverySystem.TheDISCmodelidentifiesfourbasicpersonalitytypes.Everypersonhassomecombinationofthesefourbehaviors.TheDISCmodel used to understand individual

personalitiesisapositive,normalbehavior,wellnessbased model for describing personality behaviors.Thisprocessallowsindividualstobetterunderstand

themselves and others, create better relationshipsandbuildbetterteams.GaryandDianearealsocertifiedtrainers,coaches

and speakerswith the JohnMaxwellTeam.NormanCoaching,LLCiscommittedtogrowingitscapabilitiestohelpindividualsandteamstoachievetheirpersonaland professional goals and experience life changingresults through coaching, leadership training andpersonalgrowthtraining.In addition to their existing services, the DISC

Model forHumanBehavior can add profound valuetoallrelationshipswhetherfamily,business,churchorcommunitygroups.Forfurtherinformationortodiscussaspecificprogram

foryourteam,contactGaryNormanat(334)797-5183.

Gary And Diane Norman Complete Certification Process

Empty Bowls Dothan will have a CommunityBowl-MakingDay Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6-8 p.m.atTheCulturalArtsCenter,909S.St.AndrewsSt.,Dothan.Thereisnocosttoparticipateinthebowl-making

process.Thebowlswillbe soldFeb.6,2016, at aneventtobenefittheWiregrassAreaUnitedWayFoodBankandTheCulturalArtsCenter.Space is limited and registration is required. To

reserveyourspot,call(334)699-2787.Makeabowl.Makeadifference.

Make A Bowl, Make A Difference

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Do You Have A Workshopor Seminar Idea?

Isthereaseminarorworkshopthatwouldhelpyourbusinessexceloroperate in itsday-to-dayfunctions?IsthereaparticularseminarthatyouwouldliketoseetheChamberoffer?Emailyouridea(s) to Steve Turkoski, project director, atsturkoski@dothan.com.

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Herschel Walker To Speak In DothanThe Dothan Education Foundation is pleased

to announce,Heisman Trophy winner and formerDallas Cowboy football player, HerschelWalkerwillbecomingtoDothanTuesday,Sept.22,at5:30p.m.attheDothanCivicCenter.Thiswillbetheannualfundraisingevent

for the Dothan Education Foundationand community support is vital to thecontinued success of the organization.There are several different ways you cansupport the event through sponsorships,reserved tables (which include dinner),andmeet and greet ticketswhich are allavailablethroughthefoundation.Balconyseatingwillalsobeavailableforpurchase

through the Dothan Civic Center. Ticket pricingandadditionalinformationregardingtheeventcan

be found on the DEF website at www.dothaneducationfoundation.org. Herschel Walker supports numerous

charitable and educational organizationsandistheauthorofBreaking Free,amemoirfromthejoysandhardshipsofchildhood,tohisexplosiveimpactoncollegefootball,to his remarkable professional career.His compelling account testifies to thestrengthofthehumanspiritanditsabilitytoovercomeanychallenge.For additional information, contact

DEF at (334) 794-6585 or email Tami Culver attami@dothaneducationfoundation.org.

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TheJamesBowmanRealtyInc.welcomestonewagentstoitsteam–ChameraByrdsong-ScottandLeeCalhoun.Byrdsong-Scott has been

a member of the Wiregrasscommunitysince2006.Sheisactiveinherchurchandwithnumerouscommunitycharityfunctions. She is currentlyworkingtoattainvariousrealestate accreditations to helphermaximize the number ofservices she can offer to herclients.Calhoun is a Houston

County native and hasover 15 years of real estateexperience. She joins theagencywithabroker’slicensein both Alabama and NorthCarolina. She also has 10years of experience in newhome construction andmanagement. Calhoun isexcitedtoservetheWiregrasswithallitsrealestateneeds.

JamesBowmanRealty’sgoalistohelpindividualschoose therightproperty for theirneedsandguidethemtowardsmakinganinformedrealestatedecisionin the Dothanmarket. Their realtors take pride inbeingabletogivealloftheirclientsimportantlocalinformationneededtomakeinformeddecisionsbasedonyearsoflivingandenjoyingalloftheDothanandWiregrassarea.Formore information, contact theDothanoffice

at(334)794-7211orvisitwww.dothanforsale.com.

James Bowman Realty Welcomes

New Agents

JacksonThorntonAssetManagementwasrecentlyranked fourth of the Top 100 Fee-Only WealthManagement Firms in the country by CNBC.CNBC, alongwithMeridian-IQ, evaluatedwealthmanagementfirmsbasedonmultiplecriteria.“We are very proud to be named to this list by

CNBC,”saidGeorgeC.Smith,managingprincipalof Jackson Thornton Asset Management. “Weappreciatethetrustourclientshaveshowninusovertheyearsandthisisreallyarecognitionofthoselongtermclientrelationships.”

With more than $860 million in assets undermanagement, JTAM (a subsidiary of JacksonThorntonCPAs&Consultants)hasbeenprovidingwealthmanagement services to clients throughoutthe country since 1999. The firm offers wealthmanagement, retirement planning and consultingservices in addition to collaborative tax and estateplanning.Formoreinformation,contacttheDothanoffice

at(334)793-7001orvisitwww.jt-am.com.

Jackson Thornton Asset Management Again Named A Top Firm

The Tri-State CommunityOrchestrahasselectedRachelJ.Cole to lead theWiregrassYouth Symphony Orchestrafor the upcoming 2015-2016school year.Colewas chosenfor her love of instrumentalstring music, training andteachingexperience.Daughter of Michael and

Sabrina Hannon, Cole grewup in Dothan, Alabama,

studying cello under two Florida State UniversityDoctors of Music, and started playing in the Tri-State Community Orchestra, prior to the WYSOformation,attheageofeight.ColeattendedFSUsummercamps,masterclasses

and later entered the FSU School of Music. Shecurrently instructsviolinandcelloatTheStudioatCovenantUnitedMethodistChurch.SheislookingforwardtosharingherloveofmusicwiththeWYSOstudents.Enrollment in the Wiregrass Youth Symphony

OrchestrastartsAug.15,atTheCulturalArtsCenter.Formore information, call (334) 585-4903 or visitwww.tristatecommunityorchestra.org.

Cole To Lead Youth Symphony

Rachel J. Cole

Chamera Byrdsong-Scott, Realtor

Lee Calhoun,Realtor

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SMAllbusinEssDEvElOpMENT

Preparing Your Business For Online Success

Dothan Area Chamber of CommerceAug. 13 • 2 p.m.

Areyoureadytoalignyourmission,craftyourmessageandtargetyouridealcustomersonline?Withtheincreasedwavesofnewtechnologyandtheageoffreshandinnovativewaystocommunicatewithyourtargetaudience,it’snosecretthatensuringyourbrandisvisibleonlinecouldbethemakeorbreakforyourbusiness.Join theDothanAreaChamberofCommerce andTianaPatrice,Tiana

Patrice Consulting, for a “Preparing Your Business For Online Success”workshopThursday,Aug.13,from2p.m.until3:30p.m.attheChamberfacility.Thisworkshopwillgiveyourbusinesstheinnovativetools,tipsandstrategiestomaximizeandprofitfromopportunitiesonline.Thisclasswill teachyouhowtocreateonlinebusiness systems that run

automatically,allowingyoutoworksmarternotharder.Youwillalsolearnhowtocreatesimple,yetstrategicwaystoconnectwithyouridealcustomersusingup-to-datestrategiesthatareauthentictoyourbrandpurpose.Comepreparedtoincreaseyourbrandsvisibilityandmaximizeyouronline

success. This is a BYOL (bring your own laptop) workshop. There is nocosttoattend;however,pre-registrationisrequiredbyTuesday,Aug.11,atnoon.Toreserveyourseat,callSusanat(334)792-5138.

Save The Date!Small Business WorkshopPart I: Accessible

Parking And AccessRecently,severalbusinessesinDothanhavereceivedlettersfromlawyersasserting

violationsoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.ItonlytakesonedisabledpatrontovisityourestablishmentandnoticeaviolationtoplacetheburdenofanADAlawsuitonyourbusiness.Insomeinstances,it’ssuspectedthedisabledindividualhasnevervisitedthefacilitythatreceivedsuchaletter.YoucanhelpprotectyourselffromanADAlawsuitbyensuringthatyourfacilities

provideproperaccessibilitypursuanttoADAregulations.All businesses that provide goods or services to the public are subject to the

AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.ThesebusinessarecalledpublicaccommodationsundertheADA.YouhaveanobligationtoensurethatyourfacilitiesadheretoADAguidelinesifyou:

• Own,

• Operate,

• Lease,or

• Leasetoabusinessthatservesthepublic.

Beawarethatthereareno“grandfathered”businessesundertheADA.Failingtocomplywiththeseregulationsrunstheriskoffederalcourtlitigationthatcouldinvolveconsiderableamountsoftimeandmoney.Please review the following checklist regarding proper accessible parking and

accesstoyourbusiness:

• Doyouhaveaccessibleparking?

• DoyouhaveenoughspacesundertheADAwithvanaccessiblesignage?

• Istherearouteoftravelthatdoesnotcontaintheuseofstairs?

• Istherouteoftravelintoyourestablishmentatleast36incheswide?

• Doallrampslongerthansixfeethaverailingsonbothsides?

• Arerailingssturdy,andbetween34and38incheshigh?

Thischecklistrepresentsonlyaverysmallportionofpossibleviolations.Ifyou’veanswered“no”toanyofthequestionsonthislist,yourfacilitiesmaybeinviolation.Ifthisisthecase,chancesarethatseveralotherviolationsalsoexist.IfyoureceivealetterregardingADAviolationsorhaveanyquestionsorconcerns

regarding compliance with ADA regulations, you can contact Attorney BrickerDaughtryat(205)949-2914or(205)908-1111orEricWade,shareholderwithCarrAllisonLawFirminDothanat256HoneysuckleRoad,#6,at(334)712-6459.Free building compliance assessments are also offered through the Alabama

Department of Rehabilitation Services. For more information, contact JeffreyMega, rehabilitation technology specialist, at (334) 678-5019 or jeffrey.mega@rehab.alabama.gov.

For three days only, pay no sales tax on:

½ Clothing and footwear ($100 or less per item)

½ Certain school supply items ($50 or less per item)

½ Computers or computer equipment ($750 or less)

½ Any book valued at $30 or less

For more information, go to www.AlabamaRetail.org/AlabamaSalesTaxHolidays, or call 334.242.1490 or 866.576.6531.

Alabama will observe its 10th annual sales tax holiday from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, until midnight, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015.

August 7-9Sales Tax Holiday

This is the first of a three-part series on the Americans with Disabilities Act issues facing businesses in the Wiregrass area by Attorney Bricker Daughtry, shareholder with Carr Allison Law Firm in Birmingham, Alabama.

TheDothanAreaChamber ofCommerceAmbassador andDiplomatCommitteesaregearingupforits2015-2016fiscalyear,andarelookingforafewgoodvolunteerswhoenjoyteamworkandmeetingpeople.TheprogramyearrunsOctober-SeptemberandthecommitteesmeetthefirstTuesdayofeachmonthat9a.m.attheChamberoffice.Serving as an Ambassador or Diplomat allows you to become more

involvedinyourbusinesscommunity.Thisresultsinincreasednetworkingopportunities, enhanced visibility of your business and numerousopportunitiestomarketandpromoteyourproductsandservices.Ifyouare interested inservingasanAmbassadororDiplomat for the

Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce please complete and return theapplication.Thecommitmentisforoneyear.TheChamberhas50Ambassadorpositionsavailableforthe2015-2016

yearandwillacceptapplicationsuntilAug.7,2015,oruntilallpositionsarefilled.Returning Ambassadors/Diplomats must also re-apply for the 2015-

2016year.Formoreinformation,contacttheDirectorofMembership,LaRhonda

Robinson,at(334)792-5138ore-maillrobinson@dothan.com.(To be a Diplomat you must have been an Ambassador for three

consecutiveyears.)

Name:

BusinessName:

TitleorPosition:

Address:

Phone: Fax:

Email:

CircleOne:AMBASSODORDIPLOMAT

Ambassador Committee A p p l I C A T I O N

2015-2016

Are you good at promoting your belief in the Chamber?

Do you enjoy people and networking?

Is your business interested in connecting with the community?

Then you may have what it takes to be a Chamber Ambassador

or Diplomat.

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Two Great Publications,One Great Idea!

Don’t Miss Out On A Great OpportunityTo Reach A Large Audience

You want to reach new residents and the business community. They want to know how to find you. The best way to achieve both goals is to advertise in the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Dothan’s Official Welcome Guide and the 2016 Membership Directory & Business Guide.

The Dothan Area Chamber and Print Services Inc., the Chamber member awarded this project, have begun the ad sales campaign for these 2016 publications. Chamber members (primary contact and/or advertising agent) recently began receiving the Chamber’s project introduction letter, verification form(s) and a “Reserve Your Space” brochure.

Print Services will be contacting members about the advertising opportunities and has a media kit available online at www.psiprinter.com.

The Welcome Guide and Membership Directory & Business Guide will be mailed to Chamber members in late January 2016. High visibility through great distribution has been the key to the Welcome Guide’s success. Increased usage of the Membership Directory is a direct result of its convenience to find fellow business members to promote our business-to-business relationships. Don’t miss out on these important publications! Your company will benefit greatly by reaching all who look to the Dothan Area Chamber for information about Dothan businesses in 2016.

Distribution of the Welcome Guide (10,000) includes economic development prospects, new residents, prospective retirees and relocation families requesting information through the Chamber, 14 Chamber member apartment complexes for new residents, 20 Chamber member hotels/motels in-room distribution and the Dothan Utilities and Wiregrass Electric Authority offices to all new service customers. Great web exposure is another avenue of distribution for the 2016 Welcome Guide. The publication will be on the following websites: The City of Dothan, Houston County, Dothan Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and Print Services Inc.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact:

(334) 702-4063(334) 712-6532 Faxwww.psiprinter.com

ConnectionsCONNECTIONSC H A M B E R

ChamberConnectionsispublishedmonthly(USPS700-660)forthemembersoftheDothanAreaChamberofCommerce,102JamestownBlvd.,Dothan,AL36301.Subscriptionrateis$24annually.Postmaster:SendaddresschangestoDothanAreaChamberofCommerce,P.O.Box638,Dothan,AL36302.PeriodicalspostageispaidatDothan,ALandadditionalmailingoffice.

A Publication of theDothan Area Chamber of CommerceAugust 2015Vol. 42, No. 11 (USPS 700-660)© Copyright 2015

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Editor's Note: Sources for this information vary; call the Chamber for details. Data as of 7/07/15. Visit www.dothan.com for the most current information.

Labor Force for the Dothan MSA for May:62,138in2014;62,749in2015

58,006in2014;58,798in2015Employed

Unemployment for the Dothan MSA for May:6.6%in2013;6.3%in2014

Residential Building Permits for the City of Dothan for May:16issued($5.12million)in2014;21issued($5.86million)in2015

Home Sales in Dothan for May:97soldin2014;96soldin2015

Enplanements for Dothan Regional Airport for May:4,899in2014;4,252in2015

Houston County & Dothan Sales and Use Tax Collections ($) for May:$1,429,155in2014;$1,430,271in2015(County)$4,652,222in2014;$4,904,088in2015(City)

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