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9 Realtime Names Frith Marketing Director
10 Four Star Freightliner Receives Safety Award
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Be sure to join the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce for Small Business Week 2017, a time to honor our small businesses. For more information see pages 4-5.
Ambassador and Diplomat Committee Meeting – 9 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Ribbon Cutting: Dayspring Hospice – 4 p.m.Location: 3160 W. Main Street, Suite 1 Youth Leadership Dothan-Houston County Closing Retreat – 7:45 a.m.Location: 500 University Drive (Troy University Dothan)LEADS Group 1 Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Military Affairs Committee Meeting – 9:30 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Ribbon Cutting: Chef Kym- 10:30 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Ribbon Cutting: Wallace Community College Health Science Building – 10 a.m.Location: 1141 Wallace Drive Troy University Small Business Counseling – 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)*Reservations required: (334) 792-5138Ribbon Cutting: The Bliss Atelier- 10:30 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)LEADS Group 2 Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) Ribbon Cutting: Williams Seafood Market – 10:30 a.m.Location: 4177 Montgomery Highway, Suite 1 Youth Leadership Dothan-Houston County Graduation Banquet – 6:30 p.m.Location: 795 Ross Clark Circle (Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc’s Sterling Event Services Rotary Hall)Small Business Week*See page 4-5 for detailed event information.Leadership Dothan Closing Retreat – 7:45 a.m.Location: 500 University Drive (Troy University Dothan)LEADS Group 1 Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Groundbreaking: Health Center South – 10 a.m.Location: 2800 Ross Clark CircleRibbon Cutting: Dinner Bell Café – 10 a.m.Location: 800 Airport Drive, Suite 9 LEADS Group 2 Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Ribbon Cutting: Simply Cakes, LLC – 10:30 a.m.Location: 7985 U.S. Highway 84 West Dothan Area Young Professional’s Development Luncheon – 11:30 a.m.Location: 795 Ross Clark Circle (Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc’s Sterling Event Services Rotary Hall)*Reservations required. See page 6 for more information.Ribbon Cutting: Home Mortgage of America – 10:30 a.m.Location: 1284 Westgate Pkwy Memorial Day – Chamber ClosedRibbon Cutting: Brian Jones State Farm Insurance – 10:30 a.m.Location: 190 Westgate Pkwy LEADS Group 1 Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Ribbon Cutting: Camellia Hospice – 10:30 a.m.Location: 3245 Montgomery Highway, Suite 8
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America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Dothan Pavillion 4601 Montgomery
Highway, #110Dothan, AL 36303
Latoria Alexander(334) 673-0350
www.americasbest.comOPTOMETRISTS
Taziki’sMediterranean Cafe
4700 W. Main St.Dothan, AL 36305
Jason Parkman(334) 350-3266
www.tazikiscafe.comRESTAURANTS
CATERERS
Mary & John a children’s boutique
2576 Montgomery Highway, Suite 1
Dothan, AL 36303Sara Frances Hughes
www.facebook.com/maryandjohn.al (334) 305-0143BOUTIQUE –
The Closet Boutique2803 Ross Clark Circle, #3
Dothan, AL 36301Krystin Cornell(334) 790-9122
BOUTIQUE - WOMENS
Windmill Station1369 Headland Ave.
Dothan, AL 36303Gayla White
(334) 714-9178EVENT VENUE
NAPA Auto Parts2302 Ross Clark Circle
Dothan, AL 36301Jerry Harrell
(334) 678-0802www.napaonline.com
AUTOMOBILE PARTS & SUPPLIES
Community 1stReal Estate
188 N. Foster St., Suite 106 Dothan, AL 36303
Anita Dawkins(334) 305-0300
REAL ESTATE – RESIDENTIAL AND/OR
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Window Worldof Dothan
506 Westgate ParkwayDothan, AL 36303
Kathy Mayes(334) 794-6369
www.windowworlddothan.comWINDOWS -
REPLACEMENT AND/OR NEW
REMODELMcDonald’s of Dothan
2101 Ross Clark CircleDothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-0221RESTAURANTS
Gypsy’s Gift Shop2545 Montgomery Highway
Dothan, AL 36303Jana Linder
(334) 699-2545www.facebook.com/
GypsyGiftShopGIFT SHOP
Wiregrass Fitness, LLC dba Pure Barre Dothan
2620 Montgomery Highway, Suite 7
Dothan, AL 36303Mary Neal Clark(334) 446-6512
www.purebarre.com/al-dothan HEALTH & FITNESS CLUBS
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American Small Business & Family Insurance Specialists, LLCDaniel Webster2623 Montgomery Highway, Suite 5Dothan, AL 36303-2601Ph: (888) 536-9123www.familybusinessins.com INSURANCEThe Bliss AtelierChristie Grimsley1612 Stowers DriveDothan, AL 36305Ph: 334 400-5811www.blissatelierflorals.comFLORISTBrian Jones State FarmBrian Jones392 Westgate ParkwayDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 793-6396www.brianjonesinsurance.com INSURANCEChef KymKimberly Thomas Griffith405 Chandler St.Dothan, AL 36301Ph: (334) 618-4090CATERERSClark’s Hardwood Refinishing, LLCTanner Clark109 E. Fontana CircleDothan, AL 36305Ph: (334) 596-1520FLOORING RESTORATIONCommunity 1st Real EstateAnita Dawkins188 N. Foster St., Suite 106Dothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 305-0300Fax: (334) 305-0302REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL AND/OR COMMERCIAL
The CourtyardJudith KimbroP.O. Box 638420 Broadway StreetAshford, AL 36312Ph: (334) 899-7929www.facebook.com/courtyard.ashfordGIFT SHOPRETAIL-CLOTHINGDesigns by D. EthridgeDavid Ethridge123 Muirfield LaneDothan, AL 36305Ph: (850) 797-9549INTERIOR DECORATORS & DESIGNERSWOMEN’S APPAREL - RETAILDothan Community ChurchW. Charles Lewis4390 Westgate ParkwayDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 794-9464Fax: (334) 702-9464www.dothancommunitychurch.org RELIGIOUS GROUPS - CHURCHES - INTERDENOMINATIONALFresenius Kidney Care DothanStacey Marsh118 Obrannon Park DriveDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 792-1813Fax: (334) 340-4065www.freseniuskidneycare.com DIALYSIS SERVICELighthouse Veteran’s Home CareLinda Holland27 Pat DriveMidland City, AL 36350Ph: (334) 405-2699NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
NAPA Auto PartsJerry Harrell2302 Ross Clark CircleDothan, AL 36301Ph: (334) 678-0802Fax: (334) 678-0805www.napaonline.com AUTOMOBILE PARTS & SUPPLIESThe Recovery RoomMichael Miller2155 E. Main St., Suite 6P.O. Box 1890Dothan, AL 36302Ph: 334 798-9050www.facebook.com/recoveryroomdothan BARS, PUBS, TAVERNS & SALOONSStokes Floor CoveringCarol Peak4064 Ross Clark CircleDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 794-4148www.peaksflooring.com FLOOR MATERIALSWilliams Seafood MarketJohn Williams4177 Montgomery Highway, Suite 1Dothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 305-0111www.williamsseafoodmarket.com RETAIL -PREPARED FOOD
40 Or More YearsBlue Cross and Blue Shield of AlabamaDothan Glass Co.E.E. Bentley InsulationMidsouth Paving Inc.Southern Bone and Joint SpecialistsThe Sherwin Williams Co.30-39 YearsConestoga Inc.DSI SecurityMichelin North America Inc.Schad Flower & Garden ShopSolomon InsuranceSouthern Lumber SupplyTroy University25-29 YearsCalvary Baptist ChurchGolf +Hardwick & Son Printing Inc.Red Star Yeast Co. LLCSouthern Coaches Inc.The Chimney Sweeps, LLCThompson Tractor Co. Inc.Wiregrass Museum of Art & Conference CenterWiregrass Systems Inc.
20-24 YearsChildren’s Hospital of AlabamaCity of SlocombHome Builders Association of Dothan/WiregrassLewis G. Humphreys Jr., DMD15-19 YearsAFLACAtlanta Bread Co. Emerald Coast Dale Carnegie TrainingProvidence Christian SchoolSweetwater ApartmentsWiregrass Human Resource Management Association10-14 YearsSoutheast ShreddingSummerford Pallet Co. Inc.Trinity BankW.S. Hayes Boarding PassWestwood Pet CareWiregrass Hope Group5-9 YearsApaxx Inc.Bell HelicopterCamping WorldCoast To Coast Coatings Inc.Donofro ArchitectsGosselin DesignHobby Lobby Stores Inc.
Hometown Lenders, LLCInterstate All Battery CenterJames Bowman Realty Inc.Mosquito Squad of the WiregrassSoutheast Pain Management CenterTownsend’s Andersen ShowroomTruck Central of Dothan dba Western Star of Dothan1-4 YearsAGF Machinery, LLCAll Clear Pest ControlCarMaxDothan VolkswagenE.K. KitchenFairway Outdoor AdvertisingGETS Inc.Greystone United Methodist ChurchHancock BankJesse’s Barber Shop, LLCMary Kay Cosmetics (Massingill)Media Mechanical Services, LLCPerformance Machine Works, LLCWal-Mart Neighborhood MarketWiregrass Surgical Associates
Mark Your CalendarSmall Business Week
May 15-19, 2017Monday, May 15, 2-4 p.m.
Afternoon Seminar: Fast Lane Marketing: From Zero To Profitable Real Quick with Facebook Ads
Presenter: Michael Wiley, Appogee MarketingLocation: Chamber Board Room
Cost: FREE To Attend*Pre-registration required (334) 792-5138
Tuesday, May 16, NoonSmall Business Week General Membership LuncheonSpeaker: Steve Maddox, Verizon Wireless Advantage
Location: Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc’s Sterling Event Services Rotary Hall
Cost: $15 per person; $150 reserved table (seats eight)*Pre-registration required (334) 792-5138
Wednesday, May 17, 7:30-9 a.m.Good Morning Networking (Business Connections)
Location: Hilton Garden InnCost: FREE to attend
Thursday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Luncheon Seminar: Computer Data Backup, Use It Or Lose It!
Presenter: Brad Nelson, Global TechForceLocation: Chamber Board Room
Cost: $5 per person*Pre-registration required (334) 792-5138
Friday, May 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Ladies Only Luncheon
Presenter: Kristen Sharp, Liberty Learning FoundationLocation: Chamber Board Room
Cost: $15 per person*Pre-registration required (334) 792-5138
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Honoring YouThe Heart Of It All
Small Business Week 2017 Small Business is the heart of it all. You … America’s entrepreneurs are
what make every community vibrate and such great places to live, work and play! In recognition of the foundation you have laid, the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce will honor its small business members during the organization’s Small Business Week 2017 celebrations. Officially set for May 15-19, the week will be filled with some great activities where we can all get gather to discover the power of shared knowledge and imagine the possibilities.
Within the DACC, over 80 percent of its membership report 25 or fewer employees on their rolls and in recognition of this each year, the Chamber plans a series of events to honor its small business owners for their contribution to the area’s economy.
Even though Small Business Week doesn’t officially begin locally until May 15, activities will get underway Tuesday, May 2, when the Dothan City Commission issues a Proclamation designating May 15-18 as Small Business Week. The Houston County Commission will issue its Proclamation Monday, May 8.
The Chamber’s official kickoff event will be Monday, May 15, with the morning seminar titled Fast Lane Marketing: From Zero to Profitable Real Quick with Facebook Ads presented by Michael Wiley from Appogee Marketing. The free seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. and pre-registration is required.
On Tuesday, May 16, you don’t want to miss the announcement of the DACC’s 2017 Small Business Person of the Year (see page 14 for a list of this year’s nominees) during the Small Business Week General Membership Luncheon at the Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.’s Sterling Event Services Rotary Hall. Our guest speaker will be Steve Maddox, owner of Verizon Wireless Advantage, and will get underway at noon, buffet and doors open at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $15 per person and reserved tables, which seats eight, are $150. Pre-registration is required.
Then on Wednesday, May 17, we will again this year hold a Good Morning Networking (Business Connections) event from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. This event is also free.
Global TechForce’s Brad Nelson will present the luncheon seminar Computer Data Backup, Use It Or Lose It! Thursday, May 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chamber. The cost is $15 per person and pre-registration is required.
Small Business Week 2017 will conclude Friday, May 19, with a Ladies ONLY Luncheon at the Chamber featuring the Liberty Learning Foundation’s Lady Liberty - Kristen Sharp. Ladies ... you will want to hear her inspiring story. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the cost is $15 per person. Pre-registration is required.
We hope you will join us for this exciting week filled with activities honoring you our members. For more information, or to register for any of the above events, call the DACC at (334) 792-5138 or email [email protected].
Thank You To Our Luncheon Sponsors
Steve Maddox is the founder of Wireless Advantage and opened his first Alltel store in Dothan in 2001. As of 2008, prior to the Verizon acquisition, Wireless Advantage had 14 Alltel stores under the Alltel flag. Following the merger, Maddox was able to scale his new Verizon business to 49 stores in four states.
In 2015, Maddox and Wireless Advantage won the Alabama Retail Association’s gold level Retailer of the Year award in the $20 million plus category, beating out Books-A-
Million. Wireless Advantage also won Best of the Wiregrass for best cellular store in 2016.
A native of Huntsville, Maddox attended Lee High School and played baseball for the Generals and won the batting title in 1992, MVP in 1993, as well as first team all-city team. He graduated with honors and an advanced diploma.
Maddox went on to attend Auburn University Montgomery where he studied accounting and played baseball for the Senators. In 1996 he began working for Alltel Communications. During his time there, he discovered his love for the wireless industry and passion for sales.
Maddox and his wife Candice have recently opened their own Rock-N-Roll Sushi franchise. Maddox credits his wife, four children and his loyal employees for his success as they are his constant motivation.
Maddox To Be Guest Speaker
Steve Maddox,Verizon Wireless Advantage
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Congratulations to the Ambassador and Diplomat Team of the Month “The Magnificent Seven” for claiming this month’s title. Pictured (seated l-r) are Cindy West, Whatley Darty Real Estate; Sheila Cestaro, WDHN TV-18; Erika Franks Harden, Sarrell Dental Center; (standing) Stacey Brackin, Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.; Lisa Baity, Alabama Kidney Foundation; and Hudson Olliff, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Showcase Properties. Team member not picture is Brandon Ziegenfelder, Slingluff United Insurance.
Thank you to all our Ambassadors and Diplomats who serve as the eyes and ears for the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. It is their dedication and support that assist your local Chamber in meeting its goals.
Be sure to check out next month’s Chamber Connections to see who will claim the title.
Star Of The Month
Team Of The Month
The Magnificent Seven
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Lisa BaityAlabama Kidney Foundation
Two Great Publications,One Great Idea!
Ad Sales Campaign Gets Underway May 1
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 2018 Dothan’s Official Welcome Guide and the 2018 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 2018
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 2018. 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 2018.
Distribution of the Welcome Guide (10,000) includes economic development prospects, new residents, prospective retirees and relocation families requesting information through the Chamber, 15 Chamber member apartment complexes for new residents, 15 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 2018 Welcome Guide. The publication will be on the following websites: The City of Dothan, Houston County, Dothan Area Convention & 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
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Spotlight your business. Get more exposure!As a Chamber member, you are entitled to one free business card ad in the
Chamber’s monthly newsletter, Chamber Connections, within 90 days from the date you join. For more information, contact Melia McKean at (334) 792-5138 or [email protected].
Celebrate RecoveryEvery Friday • 7 p.m.Harvest Church. This is a biblical 12-step program for anyone struggling with life’s hurts, hang-ups or habits. The program is free and all are welcome. For those with children, age-specific children’s program available. For more information, call Harvest at (334) 702-6555 or email [email protected]. “You can’t heal a wound by saying it’s not there!”
Carmike Cinemas’ Weekend “Kidtoon”Every Weekend • Times VaryDothan Pavilion. Carmike Cinemas will play a special “Kidtoon” every weekend for only $5. For more information, contact the local theatre at (334) 836-0813 or visit www.carmike.com for show times. Some locations will be able to have a special showing on Tuesday mornings for schools and daycares to take advantage of Carmike’s Stimulus Tuesdays.
Touch A TruckMay 6 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Landmark Park. Landmark Park will host the annual Touch A Truck event giving kids of all ages a chance to see more than 50 different vehicles up close and learn about their uses. Refreshments will be available. Admission is $7 adults, $5 children (3-11) and free for park members. For more information, call (334) 794-3452 or visit www.landmarkparkdothan.com.
1st Saturday Family DayMay 6 • 10:30 a.m.Wiregrass Museum of Art & Conference Center. This is a program that provides entertainment for the whole family. Children and their families can enjoy a different fun-filled activity each month. The program is free and open to children of all ages who are accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the museum at (334) 794-3871 or visit www.wiregrassmuseumorg.
Upcoming Member EventsScreen on the GreenMay 6 • 7 p.m.Wadlington Hotel Green Space on N. Foster Street. Hosted by the Wiregrass Museum of Art & Conference Center, the featured film will be My Fair Lady. Cozy up with a date, make it a family night or enjoy some well-deserved alone time under the stars at this free event. For more information, call (334) 794-3871 or visit www.wiregrassmuseumorg.
Foster FestMay19 • 5-11 p.m. Foster Street Downtown Dothan. This is a free, pet-friendly event showcasing downtown Dothan, the local arts, crafts, music scene, businesses and classic cars. For more information, call (334) 793-3097 or visit www.facebook.com/fosterfest.
Health ChatsMay 23 • 6:15 p.m.Carnes Chiropractic & Wellness Center, EMS Classroom. Carnes Chiropractic Health Chats are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. The monthly topic varies. Health Chats are free and open to the public. Also, when existing patients attend four Health Chats, they receive a free office visit. For more information, call (334) 794-2225.
Have an upcoming event planned?
Send your event information to [email protected]
Chamber Names2017-2018 Nominations and Elections CommitteeThe 2017-2018 Nominations and Elections
Committee has been appointed to select the slate of nine candidates that will each serve three-year terms, replacing the directors currently on the Chamber Board of Directors whose regular terms expire this fall. Those on the Nominations and Elections Committee are:
Chairman of the BoardB. Scott ApplefieldAero One AviationWinco, LLC dba Bojangles’Full Moon Bar-B-QueChair-ElectBeau BentonLarry Blumberg and Associates (LBA Hospitality)Immediate-Past ChairmanForrest RegisterRegister Realty Co. Inc.Past Chair Hope JohnsonFriend Bank Past ChairmanBob WoodallBob Woodall Air Care Systems Inc.Past Chairman Mark SalibaAlfred Saliba Corp. Past ChairmanJeff ColemanColeman Worldwide MovingMary Beth DavisTwitchell Technical Products, LLC David Duke Wiregrass United Way 2-1-1, Southeast Alabama Hunter Green Todd & Sons Brad Kendrick Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Kelli Pylant Ameris Bank Danny SharpColdwell Banker Commercial - Alfred Saliba Realty Susan R. VierkandtBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Showcase Properties
As specified in the By-Laws, this committee is made up of the chairman, chairman-elect, the past five chairmen and seven Chamber members representing business classification codes. The immediate-past chairman serves as the chairman of the committee.
Members of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce wishing to recommend someone as a board member must do so by 5 p.m. May 12. Names should be submitted to Forrest Register, Nominations and Elections Committee Chairman, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 638, Dothan, AL 36302. All names should be submitted in written form, with the recommendation signed by the individual member making the nomination.
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The Dothan Area Young Professionals will hold its next Professional Development Luncheon Wednesday, May 24, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.’s Sterling Event Services Rotary Hall. Rep. Paul Lee, 86th District and WRC executive director, will be the guest speaker.
Cost for the luncheon is free for DAYP members and $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. To RSVP, mark “Going” on the organization’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/34627221231 or by emailing [email protected].
For more information about the luncheon, contact DAYP Treasurer Scott Fain at 334-796-8060 or [email protected]; or DAYP Chairman Daniel Tew at (334) 699-5258 or [email protected].
DAYP endeavors to provide young professionals an avenue to connect with one another for development, networking, community involvement, philanthropy and for fun along the way. For more information about DAYP, visit www.dothanyp.com.
DAYP To Hold Development Luncheon
Dothan West Family Medicine500 Healthwest Dr.Dothan, AL 36305334-699-5994Ozark Primary Care 359 James StreetOzark, AL 36360334-443-0310
Whether it’s for a checkup or something more serious, you and your family need convenient, accessible healthcare. Fortunately, the providers at Flowers Medical Group are making it easier than ever to get primary care. Ask about same-day appointments.
ASK ABOUT SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS FOR PRIMARY CARE.
Family Medicine Dothan 4300 West Main St., Suite 16Dothan, AL 36305334-944-7094Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 4300 West Main St., Suite 41Dothan, AL 36305334-305-0365
Hometown Medicine3120 Southride LaneBonifay, FL 32425850-547-4440Internal Medicine Associates210 Westside DriveDothan, AL 36303334-793-5074
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Flowers Hospital welcomes Drs. Hassan Kesserwani and Nicholas Voss to its medical staff.
Dr. Kesserwani is a board-certified neurologist and treats patients with a wide range of neurological disorders including headaches, dizziness, numbness, weakness and balance issues. Formerly practicing
in Ozark, Dr. Kesserwani now treats patients at Flowers Medical Group’s Dothan Neurology office located at 348 Healthwest Drive Dothan. Appointments with Dr. Kesserwani can be made by calling (334) 944-7006
Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Voss is a b o a r d - c e r t i f i e d n e u r o s u r g e o n and has practiced neurosurgery in the Wiregrass for
more than 17 years. As a spine specialist, Dr. Voss performs a significant volume of both minimally-invasive and complex surgeries, and he routinely works with patients suffering from neck and back pain, disc herniation and degenerative disc disease, painful radiculopathy and myelopathy, neurologic deficits, diseases of the brain including brain tumors as well as trauma of the brain and spine. Dr. Voss treats patients at Flowers Medical Group’s Dothan Neuro-Spine-Pain office located in the Doctors Center at Flowers Hospital in Suite 405. Appointments with Dr. Voss can be made by calling (334) 944-7073 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
“New advances continue to change the practice of medicine and treatment options for our patients,” said Suzanne Woods, Flowers Hospital CEO. “The addition of Dr. Kesserwani and Dr. Voss to our team will allow Flowers Hospital to continue to provide our community with advanced care for their conditions.”
For more information on Flowers Medical Group, visit www.flowersmedicalgroup.com.
Kesserwani, Voss Join Flowers Hospital Staff
Dr. Nicholas Voss
Dr. Hassan Kesserwani
WMA Plans OpenMic Night
The Wiregrass Museum of Art & Conference Center invites you to join it for an evening of spoken word at Write Night: Open Mic Thursday, May 18, from 6-7 p.m.
Organized by local artist Rachel Strain and WMA, the event will provide an open platform to share original poetry, prose and more.
To sign up, visit www.wiregrassmsueum.org. Or for more information, contact Lara Kosolapoff-Wright, WMA communications manager, at (334) 792-3871 or [email protected].
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The American Cancer Society’s Houston County Relay for Life 2017 will be held Friday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at the Houston County Farm Center. This year’s theme is “Once Upon A Cure” and teams will dress and decorate using their favorite fairytale theme.
Relay for Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it’s time to take action against cancer.
Join the American Cancer Society at these events to bring communities together to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers and raise money to help make a global impact on cancer.
For more information, contact Kimala Marlow, Relay for Life community manager, at (800) 227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Local Relay For Life To Be Held May 5
RealTime, LLC recently named Deidre Peluso Frith as the new director of marketing. Frith brings expertise in marketing, public relations, design and branding to the RealTime team.
“We are very excited to have a highly-experienced marketing professional like Deidre join RealTime,” said RealTime CEO Elaine Taylor. “She brings such an amazing level of energy and creativity to our team and we have already begun to see the difference she makes around here. We’ve spent the last few weeks crafting new ideas and projects that we would have never been able to undertake without her – so energizing!”
A graduate of the University of Alabama, Frith has 10 plus years of experience serving in the lead capacity of marketing/public relations for a myriad of organizations spanning from
nonprofits to big business. She is an award-winning graphic designer, published writer and a graduate of the 2011 Leadership Dothan Class. She has also served on many statewide boards and planning committees including the Chancellors Rebranding Committee for the Alabama Community College System.
“Joining the team at RealTime has been an amazing experience,” said Frith. “Since the day I walked in the door you could feel the cohesiveness of a well-suited organization. Intelligent, organized and client-focused individuals that work to ensure the lives of others are simplified through the RealTime expertise and philosophy. I look forward to helping create larger brand awareness for such a remarkable company.”
RealTime is the premier provider in the Wiregrass area for managed information technology services for small-to-medium sized businesses plus Revenue Cycle Management for medical facilities.
For more information, give Frith a call at (334) 678-1417 or visit www.realtime-it.com.
RealTime Names Frith Marketing Director
Deidre Peluso Frith,Director of Marketing
Fort Rucker’s Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation is pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement with FMI Defense to help market the Silver Wings Golf Course on Fort Rucker.
FMI Defense works with the military at installations around the country. FMI provides the military golf course a beautiful tournament-style scoreboard and solicits sponsorships on the scoreboard. The scoreboard will be provided to Fort Rucker at no cost and a portion of the sponsorship sales goes to MWR. The program also helps fill available tee times at Silver Wings through the FMI Defense Reward Card Program.
Each sponsor receives an unlimited number of Reward Cards which are each good for free greens
fee at Silver Wings Golf Course. The sponsors distribute the Reward Cards to their customers, clients and employees, and can be given to both military and civilians. Cart rentals, food, beverage and pro shop sales will generate additional revenue to the MWR which operates the golf course.
For every 1,000 rounds of golf that are generated through the program, over $20,000 in additional revenue will go to MWR. These funds will help the MWR in their mission to better the lives of the soldiers and their families on Fort Rucker.
For more information about the program or to become a sponsor on the scoreboard, contact LTC(R) Brian Burns at (910) 603-2365 or email [email protected].
MWR Enters Partnership To Promote Silver Wings Golf
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Kahler Receives Certification
1108 Ross Clark CircleDothan, Alabama 36301334-793-8111 samc.org
SAMC is the region’s first hospitalto earn the prestigious Gold PlusStroke Award from the AmericanHeart Association and AmericanStroke Association.
From the area’s first responders to SAMC’s highly trained stroketeam of physicians, nurses andclinical team members, patients receive the latest stroke care available.
This means a coordinated andquicker response time, which inturn means less damage caused by the stroke.
Top 10% in nation for patient safety
WITH STROKE,TIME LOST IS BRAIN LOST.
SAMC IS THE REGION’S GOLDSTANDARD FOR STROKE CARE.
PROVIDING PATIENTS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ADVANCED
STROKE CARE.
Four Star Freightliner has been selected as the Alabama Trucking Association Workers Compensation Fund Safety Award winner for the Allied Division. The award is based on the company’s outstanding loss ratio, commitment to safety and willingness to consider and implement loss control recommendations.
Four Star Freightliner Dealer Principal Jerry Kocan accepted the award on behalf of his two Alabama dealerships. Four Star Freightliner has operated two dealerships in Dothan and Montgomery, Alabama for more than 17 years.
One of the missions of Four Star is to provide an employee experience that develops and promotes the skills and talents of each employee. Creating and maintaining a safe working environment is imperative to accomplishing this mission.
Four Star Freightliner assigned longtime employee Larry Harcrow to be the safety director, to ensure that all safety procedures are being followed and that no OSHA regulations are violated. Each Four Star location also has a committee that meets monthly to go over a safety agenda to ensure the dealership remains compliant.
Four Star Freightliner prides itself on providing customers with world class truck products from Daimler (Freightliner, Western Star and Fuso) and
a full spectrum of services. It maintains one of the most comprehensive networks of dealerships and service centers in the Southeast region. There are six locations to support customers’ needs: Montgomery and Dothan, Alabama; Tifton, Valdosta and Albany, Georgia; and Tallahassee, Florida.
For more information, contact the Dothan office at (334) 793-4455 or visit fourstarfreightliner.com.
Four Star Freightliner Receives Safety Award
Four Star Dealer Principal Jerry Kocan accepts the Alabama Trucking Association Workers Compensation Fund Safety Award from Candy Woodruff, Alabama Trucking Association loss control consultant.
Preferred Risk Services, part of the PR companies, is proud to announce that Emily Kahler is the newest licensed agent receiving her certification in Property and Casualty
Insurance. Kahler will be working with Brook Meadows, president of Preferred Risk Services.
Preferred Risk Services specializes in commercial insurance procurement, group benefits and risk management consulting among other services.
For more information, contact Kahler at (334) 836-0356, [email protected] or visit www.partnerwithexperts.com.
Emily Kahler
DEF To Host Annual Memorial Golf
TournamentThe Dothan Education Foundation will
host its annual Morris Slingluff Memorial Golf Tournament Monday, June 5, at the Dothan Country Club. The entry fee is $500 for a team of four or $125 per player.
Funds raised during this event will benefit the annual Teacher Grants awarded to Dothan City School teachers. Since 1995, the DEF has awarded over $430,000 in grants to Dothan City School teachers to encourage innovative teaching to enhance the educational experience for students by supplying funds for activities that would otherwise be unavailable - activities outside the scope of normal funding. Community support in this tournament will continue to foster educational success for our students and grow creative classrooms.
To register your team, or for sponsorship information, contact Meagan Dorsey at (334) 794-6585 or email [email protected].
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HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Dothan is proud to announce that it has received top recognition from Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation for the eighth year. The hospital ranked in the top 10 percent of qualifying rehabilitation hospitals for 2016, 2015, 2013 and 2007–2011.
UDSMR is a nonprofit group that evaluates rehabilitation hospitals on their delivery of quality care. To determine the rankings, UDSMR uses a system that measures the efficiency and effectiveness of a hospital’s rehabilitation programs. The system evaluates and tracks a patient’s progress through the rehabilitation process to document gains. This is the 11th year UDSMR has issued the awards.
In 2016, HEALTHSOUTH Dothan is pleased to report:
• The average length of patient stay was 12.6 days;
• 85.5 percent of HEALTHSOUTH Dothan
patients were able to go home at discharge; and
• It holds Disease-Specific Care Certification from the Joint Commission for its stroke rehabilitation program.Our UDSMR ranking allows us to
benchmark our performance against national data and confirms our ability to help our patients achieve excellent outcomes,” said Margaret Futch, HEALTHSOUTH Dothan CEO. “The rehabilitation programs and services at HEALTHSOUTH Dothan help patients reach a higher functional level in a shorter period of time, which helps them to return to normal life more quickly.”
The data used for this report was based on 12 months of 2016 data, drawn from both Medicare and non-Medicare patients. The results were weighted and combined into a single composite score, and each hospital was assigned a percentile rank from zero to 100 relative to the 781 qualifying subscribers in the UDSMR database.
For more information, contact Will Craig at (334) 702-2170, [email protected] or visit www.healthsouthdothan.com.
HEALTHSOUTH Receives National Recognition
BusinessBriefs
A Night At The Park
Registration Now Open For Summer Camps
Landmark Park invites you and your family to experience the park in a unique way with its sixth annual Night at the Park event. This camping adventure for families features a night walk through the park, s’mores and of course camping in tents.
Your adventure begins at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, and concludes at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 13. The fee for the campout is $15 per person for members and $20 per person for nonmembers. A hamburger and hotdog dinner, s’mores and breakfast are included.
Families are responsible for drinks, tents and sleeping bags. Space for the campout is limited and is taken on a first come, first serve basis.
Registration with payment is required to secure your spot and can be made by calling (334) 794-3452.
The Southeast Alabama Community Theatre announces registration is now open for its 2017 Summer Camp Season. The local community theatre hosts four week-long camps for children ages 5+ beginning June 12, June 19, July 10 and July 17.
Instructors have drafted two original scripts and will cast two separate groups to stage each play. Everyone gets a role. Daily sessions include theatre basics, rehearsal, costumes, choreography and team-building. Each camp concludes with a live performance for friends and family.
Camps run Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. until noon. Performances begin Friday at noon, followed by a cast party in the CAC cafeteria. Open registration is $120 per child, which includes camp script, T-Shirt, cast photo, certificate of completion and cast party.
For more information, contact SEACT at (334) 794-0400, [email protected] visit or visit www.seact.com.
Ponder Enterprises Inc., in partnership with Wiregrass Hope Group, will hold the eighth annual Hardee’s Ride for Hope Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All of the ride’s proceeds will go directly to Wiregrass Hope Group, a resource for extending hope and healing to individuals and families throughout the Wiregrass region.
On event day, registration will start at 9 a.m. at the Hardee’s in Dothan by Home Depot, Abbeville and Enterprise.
Registration is $25 for a rider, which includes a T-shirt, rider card and Hardee’s coupons.
During the ride, riders will visit and get their rider card stamped at eight Hardee’s
locations throughout the region. The event will end at the Dothan Hardee’s (by Home Depot) at 3 p.m. with prize drawings for completed stamped rider cards. Prizes include $1,000, $500 and $250, plus additional smaller prizes.
If your business would like to sponsor the event, contact Kenna Bridges, Wiregrass Hope Group events coordinator, at (334) 793-5433 or email [email protected]. Sponsorship packages are $100, $250 and $500.
For more information about the ride and for event updates, visit www.face–book.com/Motorcyclerideforwiregrasshope.
Eighth Annual Hardee’s Ride For Hope
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GrowDothan
Grow Dothan, Southeast Alabama WORKS and Wallace Community College officials recently visited with Four Star Freightliner during the company’s recent Open House. During the visit, officials were able to learn about the training program Four Star utilizes for its employees.
Seafood MarketOpens In Dothan
Officials Visit FourStar Freightliner
A Visit To Allied Motion
Dewayne Williams, SunSouth John Deere general manager and Dothan Area Chamber’s membership development council chairman, spoke recently to students at Wallace Community College about careers in the agriculture technology field.
WCC has an Agricultural Technology/Equipment Servicing and Repair short-certificate program which provides instruction and skill development in the agricultural technology/equipment service and repair industry. In the program, students learn electrical fundamentals, gasoline and diesel engines, drive train and axel, AC, hydraulics, pneumatics and workplace skills.
If you would like more information about the program, contact Joe Johnson, WCC workforce development director, at (334) 687-3543, ext. 2309 or [email protected].
Talking With Students About Careers InAgriculture Technology
Chesteen Receives BCA Champion Award
Jeff Coleman, Business Council of Alabama chairman and Coleman Worldwide Moving president and CEO, presented Rep. Donnie Chesteen (87th District) with BCA’s Champion Award for his hard work and dedication in the legislature during the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s April Legislative Affairs Committee meeting.
During the legislative meeting, legislative updates were provided to the committee by Representatives Chesteen, Paul W Lee (86th District) and Steve Clouse (93rd District).
A big congratulations to Rep. Chesteen and thank you to all our Wiregrass Legislatures for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend these committee meetings to provide updates and answer questions.
If you would like more information about how you can serve on the DACC’s Legislative Affairs Committee, contact Dean Mitchell, DACC executive director, at (334) 792-5138 or email [email protected].
SunSouth John Deere General Manager talks to students at Wallace Community College about careers in the agriculture technology field.
Jeff Coleman (right), Business Council of Alabama chairman and Coleman Worldwide Moving president and CEO, presents Rep. Donnie Chesteen with BCA’s Champion Award.
Cynthia Green, Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.’s director of development and Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Council chair, welcomes everyone to the DACC’s Legislative Affairs Committee meeting.
Dean Mitchell (left), Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, visits with John Williams, owner of Williams Seafood Market. The market recently opened in Dothan at 4177 Montgomery Highway and offers some of the freshest and finest seafood. For more information, visit http://williamsseafoodmarket.com or www.facebook.com/WilliamsSeafoodDothan.
Four Star Freightliner’s Service Training Manager David Carroll (left) discusses Four Star’s technician training with Dr. Bill Sellers, Wallace Community College; Ryan Richards, Southeast AlabamaWorks director of workforce development; and Joe Johnson, WCC workforce development director.
Grow Dothan and Southeast AlabamaWorks recently visited and toured Allied Motion, formerly Globe Motors. Pictured (l-r) are Julie Price, Allied Motion human resources manager; Mark Gary, Allied Motion Mil/Aero division production manager; Dean Mitchell, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce executive director; Ryan Richards, Southeast AlabamaWorks director of workforce development; and Eric Butts, Allied Motion production manager for ATV division.
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WorkforceDevelopment
The 2016 unemployment rate for Houston County was 5.9 percent. On average for the year, 2,629 people were unemployed and seeking employment, while 42,089 people were employed within the county for that year, and while over 7,000 were self-employed (the last number reported was 7,091 in 2014).
Nation-wide in 2015, 4.9 percent of the working population held multiple jobs with the mid-western states having the highest percentages.
South Dakota leads the country with 9.1 percent having multiple jobs.The Census Bureau reports that 4.3 percent of Alabama workers
held more than one job in 2015, up from 3.9 percent in 2014. Within Houston County, there were 2,590 people that held more than one job. That is 5.8 percent of those employed in the county, which is the same percentage of workers with multiple jobs in 2006, before the recession, and is approximately the same as the unemployment rate, although the unemployment rate is as a percentage of the workforce, not those employed.
The sectors that had the most multiple job employment were: Retail, Healthcare, and Accommodation and Food Service, with 566, 563, and 415 respectively. The same trend holds true for those sectors in the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area (Geneva, Henry and Houston counties).
Within Houston County, females were more likely to have two jobs than males, with 1,538 females holding multiple jobs versus 1,052 males.
Source: www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2017/article/multiple-jobholding-in-states-in-2015.htm
Working Population HoldsMultiple Jobs
Steve Turkoski, Project Manager
Two local area high school students recently were awarded Sony Electronics Scholarships. The Dothan Area Chamber Foundation and Sony Scholarship Selection Committee are pleased to announce the 2017 scholarship awardees are Mikayla Johnson, a Dothan High School senior, and Nick McCarthy, a Northview High School senior, were recently awarded $10,000 each.
Johnson will be attending the University of South Alabama to pursue a degree in physical therapy/radiology. McCarthy plans to attend Auburn University and major in pre-medicine and exercise science.
Administered through the Dothan Area Chamber Foundation, this private scholarship program is open to seniors who attend Dothan High School or Northview High School.
Wallace Community College Dothan invites you to join them Friday, May 5, at 10 a.m. for the dedication of its new 98,000 square-foot, three-story Health Science Building, which opened for classes this spring.
The ceremony will take place on the front lawn with tours of the high-tech building immediately following the ribbon cutting. The building will house all seven healthcare programs under one roof to facilitate collaboration between programs. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in Cherry Hall.
For more information, visit www.wallace.edu or contact Barbara Thompson at (334) 983-3531, [email protected]. Wallace Community College is located at 1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan.
Local High School Students ReceiveSony Scholarships
You’re Invited …
Mikayla Johnson, Dothan High School
Nick McCarthy,Northview High School
YOURCHAMBER
Spotlight your business. Get more exposure!As a Chamber member, you are entitled to one free business card ad
in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, Chamber Connections, within 90 days from the date you join. For more information, contact Melia McKean at (334) 792-5138 or [email protected].
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Small Business Person Of the Year2017 Finalists
Tom Cozart,Signs Etcetera Inc.
Tom Cozart and Signs Etcetera will celebrate 20 years of business May 1, 2017. As the owner of Signs Etcetera in May, 1997, Tom Cozart along with two employees, started producing signs and advertising materials for customers all over the Wiregrass. Many of his first customers are still loyal customers to this day.
Over the last 20 years, there have only been two years that Signs Etcetera has not seen an increase in sales over the year prior. The company now produces over $1 million in sales each year. And over the last 20 years, Signs Etcetera has evolved with advances in technology. From two small 15” and 30” plotters back then, to two 60” wide format printers, three wide-format plotters and a table router today.
Signs Etcetera takes pride in its slogan of “From concept to creation” and enjoys making its customers dreams become a reality. From small decals to monogramming your YETI cup or a complete truck wrap for Covan and the University of Alabama football program, no project is too big or too small.
Signs Etcetera would not be where they are today without the risk taking, hard work and dedication of Tom Cozart.
Jason and Patricia DeVane,Hots Deli
Jason and Patricia’s Restaurant careers began unexpectedly. After Jason spent over 13 years as an Investigator between the Dothan Police Department and Movie Gallery he and Patricia began looking toward the future. Patricia, a Spanish teacher of 26 years, and Jason were looking to open a small restaurant after Movie Gallery closed. They instead decided to purchase Hots Deli in November of 2010 because it was a local restaurant which they felt they could revitalize and change into their vision for a healthier place to eat.
Jason believes its important to “Never lose sight of the future, or you will most certainly be a part of the past”. With that in mind, they have continued to rebrand and grow their business by listening to their customers. Jason and Patricia both believe building relationships with their customers, vendors, employees and other business owners are the basis of their business and its growth. While they have been blessed, they also know it is just as important to continue to work “on” your business not just “in” your business. The DeVane’s enjoy being involved within local community and donating their time to local charities knowing “We are truly all in this together”.
Steve Maddox, Verizon Wireless Advantage
Steve Maddox is the founder of Wireless Advantage and opened his first Alltel store in Dothan in 2001. As of 2008, prior to the Verizon acquisition, Wireless Advantage had 14 Alltel stores under the Alltel flag. Following the merger, Maddox was able to scale his new Verizon business to 49 stores in four states.
In 2015, Maddox and Wireless Advantage won the Alabama Retail Association’s gold level Retailer of the Year award in the $20 million plus category, beating out Books-A-Million. Wireless Advantage also won Best of the Wiregrass for best cellular store in 2016.
A native of Huntsville, Maddox attended Lee High School and played baseball for the Generals and won the batting title in 1992, MVP in 1993, as well as first team all-city team. He graduated with honors and an advanced diploma.
Maddox went on to attend Auburn University Montgomery where he studied accounting and played baseball for the Senators. In 1996 he began working for Alltel Communications. During his time there, he discovered his love for the wireless industry and passion for sales.
Maddox and his wife Candice have recently opened their own Rock-N-Roll Sushi franchise. Maddox credits his wife, four children and his loyal employees for his success as they are his constant motivation.
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Laureate Nomination FormDeadline: June 1, 2017
Name of Nominee:
Born (date and place):
Deceased (date and place):
Company/Organization (if currently employed):
Work Address: Work phone:
Web Address: Work E-mail:
Present Title/Position: No of Years:
Mailing Address:
Please provide a biographical description of the nominee (not to exceed two pages) and on a separate sheet please submit information for each section below (1-5). Feel free to include supporting documents (news clippings, magazine articles, etc.). A photo (preferably color) will be used in the program and MUST be submitted with the biographical/supporting documents.
1. Significant achievements – any achievements that are first-time achievements
2. Awards and honors bestowed upon nominee (chronologically)
3. Memberships
4. Professional, business or vocational history (chronologically)
5. Photo of the nominee for the program
Nomination submitted by: __________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
City:__________________________State: _______ Zip: __________
Telephone: _______________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________
Nominations are due by June 1, 2017. Mail your nomination to:
Dothan Business Hall of FameDothan Area Chamber of Commerce
Attention: Janice ShepardP. O. Box 638
Dothan, AL 36302
The Dothan Business Hall of Fame’s board of advisors is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Dothan Business Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame’s mission is to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of our outstanding business leaders, to perpetuate and inspire values of entrepreneurial spirit, personal integrity and community leadership in all generations. To be eligible for selection, a person must have made a significant impact on the development of Dothan and/or Houston County by promoting the free enterprise system and entrepreneurship; by demonstrating civic leadership; and by their philanthropy and humanitarianism toward their fellow citizens.
Application
Deadline: June 12, 2017
The Dothan Area Chamber Foundation is now accepting applications for Leadership Dothan Class 36. The nine-month program focuses on community resources, education, quality of life, political arenas, health and human services and public safety. Local professional conduct lectures, participate and panel discussions, simulations and tours to educate program participants about our community.
The program year begins in September and concludes in May. The two-day Opening Retreat will be held Sept. 20 and 21, 2017, and attendance is mandatory. Participants meet one day per month, usually the third Thursday, for nine hours starting in October.
Participation in Leadership Dothan is open to any person living or working in Houston County. The Steering Committee reviews applications solicited from all walks of community life to select a class of interested, motivated and concerned individuals who have a desire to offer their time and talents to improving their community. One of the foundation’s goals is to select emerging leaders and systematically inform, challenge and educate participants about our community opportunities and needs.
The application is also available on the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce website www.dothan.com and the deadline is Monday, June 12, 2017. A maximum of 40 people will have the opportunity to participate in Leadership Dothan each year. Tuition is $800 for each participant. The tuition covers the Opening Retreat, meals, program materials and transportation.
For additional information contact Linda Kelley at (334) 792-5138 or [email protected].
Name:
Business/Organization:
Mailing Address:
E-mail Address:
Phone Number:
Either mail or fax this form to:
Dothan Area Chamber of CommerceAttn: Linda Kelley
P.O. Box 638, Dothan, AL 36302 Fax: (334) [email protected]
Nominations are due by June 12, 2017. Thank you for your application!
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1967 2017
334.340.1111Air Care Systems, Inc.
Editor's Note: Sources for this information vary; call the Chamber for details. Data as of 4/05/17. Visit www.dothan.com for the most current information.
EconomicIndicatorsLabor Force for the Dothan MSA for February:
61,560 in 2016; 62,764 in 201757,645 in 2015; 58,984 in 2016 Employed
Unemployment for the Dothan MSA for February:6.4% in 2016; 6.0% in 2017
Residential Building Permits for the City of Dothan for February:15 issued ($4.01 million) in 2016; 15 issued ($3.15 million) in 2017
Home Sales in Dothan for February:92 sold in 2016; 82 sold in 2017
Enplanements for Dothan Regional Airport for February:3,433 in 2016; 3,479 in 2017
Houston County & Dothan Sales and Use Tax Collections ($) for February:
$1,409,932 in 2016; $1,421,506 in 2017 (County)$4,981,662 in 2016; $4,932,526 in 2017 (City)
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