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

Welcome New Members

To find out more about any member listed or other Chamber members, visit the online Business Directory at Shelbychamber.org.

2Alabama Hydraulic Services George Ethridge 138 Citation Court Birmingham Equipment Repair

Andy OnCall Audra Bidner 3 Belcher Drive Pelham Home Improvement

AVEDA Institute Birmingham Kristin Walters 3200 Galleria Circle Hoover Education

Beck First Aid & Safety, Inc. Rebecca Bradford P.O Box 1294 Pell City Safety Equipment

Bellinis Ristorante & Bar Douglas Hovanec 6801 Cahaba Valley Rd, Ste 106 Birmingham Restaurant

Bravo Food Service dba Little Caesars Lindsey Ford 3305 Lorna Road Birmingham Corporate Office

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Jessica Eanes 5212 Caldwell Mill Road Birmingham Ice Cream Retail

Cahaba Wellness Family Chiropractic Roderick White 263 Village Parkway Helena Chiropractic Care

Cotton States Insurance Bill Adema 5530 Highway 280, Suite 101 Birmingham Insurance

Little Caesars - Alabaster Lindsey Ford 565 1st Street Southwest Alabaster Restaurant

Little Caesars - Helena Lindsey Ford 4730 Highway 17 Helena Restaurant

SIP Oasis Ron Shoe 3 Riverchase Office Plaza, Ste 106 Hoover Telecommunications

SocialHeavy Tammy Hawk-Bridges 2243 Clairmont Drive Leeds Marketing Communications

Superior Garage Door Service Myrl Baker P.O. Box 361231 Birmingham Garage Repair

Walker Backflow & Fire Protection Scot Bruce P.O. Box 380384 Birmingham Commercial Fire Protection

Warrior Wrestling Club TJ Sayers 2469 Highway 31 Calera Sports Club

Contact UsGreater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce • 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, Alabama 35124 • (205) 663-4542 • Fax: (205) 663-4524 • info@shelbychamber.org

May Ambassador of the Month

Charmaine Dye

Ambassador Spotlight

Congratulations to Charmaine Dye, the May Ambassador of the Month for the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce! Charmaine works with ITEX, a company that specializes in bartering and trade. ITEX puts business owners together so they can utilize each other’s goods and services without spending hard earned cash.

This is a passion of Charmaine’s as

she has been in the industry for 14 years.

There is no cost to open an account with ITEX and co-op your advertising dollars 50%. For more information, call (205) 314-5797 or visit www.ITEX.com.

For information about the Ambassador program, contact April Stone at 663-4542 or visit www.shelbychamber.org.

Welcome New MembersMay Ambassador of the Month

Keith Mire3Ambassador Spotlight

Keith is the Director of Sales for Candlewood Suites Alabaster. The hotel is an extended stay property focused primarily on rate-sensitive business travelers, known as corporate transient travelers. True extended stay business is 7+ consecutive nights, which allows for a traveler to have a ‘home away

from home’ feel while staying in a hotel. With 14 years in the hospitality industry, Keith found a home in Shelby County.

“The personal relationships cultivated through the Greater Shelby Chamber are invaluable. We continue to receive direct business from fellow chamber members. The staff is always available and extremely generous with their time.”

To learn more about the exciting things happening at Candlewood Suites Alabaster contact Keith Mire at doscandlewood@yahoo.com or call 205-620-0188.

The Birmingham Barons Team Up with the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce for Family Night.

The Birmingham Barons have given the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce a special deal on tickets for the Thursday, June 7th ballgame. Tickets are only $6 and admit five! That’s you and four of your favorite people to enjoy a great night at the ballgame!

Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Javy Lopez will be in attendance on June 7th. He will be signing autographs during the game.

Also, this night is Ladies Night sponsored by AVEDA Institute, and the first 500 ladies in attendance will receive a gift from our sponsor.

It’s a Thirsty Thursday game, where we will offer $1 drink specials throughout the stadium.

Tickets must be purchased and picked up at the Greater Shelby County Chamber office, 1301 County Services Drive, Pelham.

Call the Chamber with any questions at 663-4542. See you at the ballgame!

Barons Family Night

David NolenM&F Bank

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, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC

Paul Rogers Aliant Bank

Phillip Heard Alabama Gas Company

Silvia Hoyos Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama

Terri WilliamsAT&T

Tim Bowen Alabama Power Company

Tim PrinceShelby County Reporter

Vivian Johnson Sam’s Club Hoover

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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 Business

FastSignsFirst Commercial Bank

Graham and Associates, CPAiBERIABANK

Jefferson State Community CollegeLegacy Community Federal Credit UnionLemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics

M&F BankMinuteman Press Alabaster

Regions FinancialShelby Baptist Medical Center

Shelby County ReporterSt. Vincent’s Health System

2012 Continual Sponsors

Congratulations the the YMCA Alabaster location on the groundbreaking for the new pool and childcare center to be completed

by mid-December.

Thank you to Jefferson State Community College Shelby Campus for hosting the

recent Business After Hours.

Congratulations to iBERIABANK on celebrating 125 years of excellence and

inviting members to join them for an open house enjoying hors d’ oeuvres and

networking.

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Stephen Black, grandson of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo L.

Black, grew up in New Mexico after most of his family left the state in

the 1950’s and 60’s following his grandfather’s role in controversial Civil

Rights decisions, including Brown v. Board of Education. Despite growing

up over 1,000 miles away, from a very young age, he was fascinated

by Alabama and the legacy of his familyís commitment to public service

in their home state. In addition to his grandfather’s work, his aunt,

Virginia Foster Durr, was one of Montgomery’s most famous civil rights

advocates. A good friend of Rosa Parks, she helped bail Parks out of jail

after she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery

bus.

Black studied American History at The University of Pennsylvania,

where he received his Bachelorís degree in 1993 graduating magna cum

laude, before attending Yale Law School where he graduated in 1997.

Following law school, Black moved to Birmingham to become involved

in public affairs and to practice law at the fi rm Maynard, Cooper and

Gale. After three years in private practice, he spent a year serving as an

assistant to the Governor, where he researched policy issues and worked

on economic development projects. After leaving the Governor’s offi ce

in 2001, he returned to Maynard, Cooper and Gale. In June 2005, Black

was appointed to the UA faculty as a Senior Lecturer in Communicative

Ethics and asked to create and then direct a new Center for Ethics

& Social Responsibility. He serves on the Board of Directors for the

EyeSight Foundation of Alabama.

In 2008, Black received the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson

Foundation Community Health Leaders Award for his work with

FocusFirst. This national award is given annually to individuals who

demonstrate creativity and commitment in addressing society’s most

pressing health issues. Ten recipients were chosen from over 800

nominations.

The luncheon will be held on June 27th from 11 am until 1 pm at the

Pelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., Pelham. RSVP required by

noon, Monday, June 25th.

Investment: Members $17, non-members $25.

Showcase Feature: Celebrate the Arts

Sponsor: America’s First Federal Credit Union

June Membership LuncheonThe Future of Moral Progress in Alabama, presented by Stephen Black, President and Founder of Impact Alabama

You may be lying about your age and not even know it! There is a difference between your chronological age and your physiological age. The first cannot be changed, but the second sure can. Register for the Grow & Go workshop scheduled for WEDNESDAY, June 13th, from 11 am until 1 pm. We are privileged to have presenter Dr. Jenni Goodson, Goodson Health and Wellness, expose the most common myths regarding your health and learn what you can do to turn it around! We are living in one of the most stressful times in history, but the ones who will thrive are the ones who take measures to ensure their bodies can adapt to daily stresses without having negative effects on their health.

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: WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2012Time: 11 am until 1 pmWhere: Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce,1301 County Services Drive, PelhamInvestment: $10 per person. Includes lunch & 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 June 11th to be guaranteed a seat and lunch.

Grow & Go

Sponsor:

Do You Lie About Your Age?

There’s no reason to wait for the care you need any longer.

Same Day Appointments are available.

Call us today.

Or visit baptisthealthcenters.com to find a Same Day Appointment Clinic near you.

205.668.0626

205.678.2688

205.620.1089

Upcoming Events

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

Find more details of what you can expect about any event listed by visiting the Greater Shelby County Chamber’s website at

Shelbychamber.org. Register for events online at Shelbychamber.org, call the RSVP Line at 663-8923 or the Chamber at 663-4542.

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8:30 am - 10 am ~ Chamber WorksChamber, 1301 County Services Dr., PelhamNo cost. RSVP required by noon, Monday, June 11th.

11 am - 1 pm ~ Grow & Go Workshop “Do You Lie About Your Age?”Presented by Goodson Health and WellnessChamber, 1301 County Services Dr., PelhamCost $10. RSVP required by noon, Monday, June 11th.NOTE: The workshop will be held on Wednesday this month.

198:30 am - 9:30 am ~ Focus HelenaHelena Hometown Pharmacy, 5129 Highway 17No RSVP required. No cost.

2711 am - 1 pm ~ Monthly Membership LuncheonStephen Black, President and Founder of Impact AlabamaPelham Civic Complex, 500 Amphitheater Dr., PelhamRSVP required by noon, Monday, June 25th.Investment: Members $17, non-members $25.Showcase Feature: Celebrate the Arts

215 pm - 7 pm ~ Business After Hours Oak Mountain Lanes, 300 Bowling LaneNo RSVP required. No cost.

It’s an exciting time to be a member of the Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce! We are continually creating new ways to help our members grow and prosper during these challenging economic times.

Our Affi nity Programs are progressing forward — we’ve partnered with Offi ce Depot for an exciting program that offers our members special discounts on offi ce supplies, while allowing the Chamber a percentage of the sales when you (or any of your employees, family, etc.) use

your member card! Any of your employees or family members may also have an additional card to use. Call the Chamber for additional cards!

Payscape Advisors is the offi cial merchant provider for the Greater Shelby Chamber and has partnered with our Chamber to provide discounted rates to

members for merchant processing services. They offer a full suite of Merchant Processing Products to your business’s specifi c needs.

The Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce and MyMarketStreet.com have teamed up to Get Your Business Connected! MyMarketStreet offers an additional online presence, with an emphasis on being found and buying local, for small to medium sized businesses. And the best part, it’s free to register!

More information on these programs can be found on our website under the Benefi ts link.

Announcing three affinity programs to benefit members