CHAMBER BOARD of DIRECTORSPeggy HallPresidentRealtySouth

Jannette BrasherVice PresidentMutual Savings Credit Union

Mollie SmelleySecretary/Treasurer

Janice HullChairwoman of the BoardHull & Russell, P.C.

Marilyn ColsonDept. of Human Resources

Kevin CorleyGrace Fellowship Church

Stephen DawkinsThe Clanton Advertiser

Tommy GlasscockLeCroy Career Tech

Dr. Lisa GreenJemison Eye Care

Lee HelmsLee Helms Associates

Debbie JonesPeoples Southern Bank

Chris MillardAllstate

Robin RayAlabama Power Company

Mary Mell SmithClanton City Council

Kurt WallaceState Representative

chilton county chamber of commerce

FROM THE DIRECTOR

The Chamber of Commerce is always pleased to be associated with any effort that benefits local businesses and, at the same time, focuses on people. One initiative that does just that, builds businesses and invests in people, is something you are hearing a lot about today: education workforce development.

It is no longer enough to have local people with a good work ethic. Today, local workers must be educated and trained to meet the ever-changing

needs of the area’s employers. This is where education workforce development comes into play.

The chamber is now working to help expand public and private workforce education for our community. To this end, the chamber Board of Directors has established an Education Workforce Development Council to enhance the training of our existing and future workforce and provide a globally competitive business environment for the Chilton County area.

We are pleased to introduce this council:•Janice Hull: Chairperson of the Chamber Board•Connie Bainbridge: Manager of Community and Economic Development, Central Alabama Electric Cooperative•Kurt Wallace: State Representative, District 42•Lori Patterson: President, Chilton County Board of Education•Tommy Glasscock: Director, LeCroy Career Tech Center

Please join us in recognizing this council and the work they are doing for our community.

RealtySouth’s Big Year Th e last six months of 2012 were busy and extremely rewarding for RealtySouth in a number of ways. In July, RealtySouth was voted Birmingham’s Most Ad-mired Company in the Birmingham Business Journal’s Real Estate and Development category. Th is is a huge honor as it speaks to RealtySouth’s commitment to providing an extraordinary real estate experience – a commitment achieved by providing home buying and selling, brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance and clos-ing operations. Th e company prides itself on being a one-stop shop for real estate.

“I am proud to be associated with RealtySouth as the Broker/Manager for the Chilton Offi ce. I have won-derful agents that work very hard to do the very best job they can to service their clients and keep updated with education to make sure we are doing everything as it should be done. Within the Chilton Offi ce, we had three agents that were very high on RealtySouth’s Gold Club and Millenium Club, recognizing the top 20% of RealtySouth’s Top Producers.” Patty Bingham

Th e RealtySouth team isn’t all about real estate. Th ey fi nd ways to give back to the communities they serve, especially when it comes to children. In November, RealtySouth sponsored a Cheeriodicals Day at the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham. Th e team assembled 100 Cheeriodicals gift boxes and then distributed them to everyone staying at the Ronald McDonald House and child undergoing treatment. Th e gift boxes are designed to bring a little joy into the lives of children undergoing treatment and their families.

Additionally, RealtySouth participates in an annual Toys for Tots drive. Every year the 21 agents in the Clanton offi ce collect toys and provide them to the local Police Department as part of Toys for Tots. In addition, RealtySouth agents give back to the commu-nity regularly as members of the Chamber of Com-merce, Kiwanis Club, and Lions Club. All agents are members of the National, Alabama and Birmingham Associations of Realtors. Many are also members of the Montgomery Association of Realtors.

“RealtySouth is a great company to work with. Th ey are committed to customer service and integrity. We are like one big family and do a lot of things to give back to the community. RealtySouth is very good about giving agents and employees recognition and awards, especially for top producers.” Patty Bingham

RealtySouth is located at 1500 7th St. North in Clan-ton. Attended offi ce hours are 8am – 5pm M-F and 9am – 1pm Saturday.

chamber supporters

PlaTInuM$2,000 and up

•Alabama Power Co.•AT&T

•Boatright Railroad Products•Central Alabama Electric Co-op

•The Clanton Advertiser•Dr. Jim Driggars

•Peoples Southern Bank

GOlD$1,500 - $1,999

•Shelby Baptist Medical Center•Hull & Russell, P.C.

•McKinnon Toyota-Nissan

SIlvER$1,000 -$1,499

•Jackson & Jackson, LLP

•Johnson Controls, Inc.

BROnzE$500 - $900

•Alagasco•Heaton Pecan Farm•Martin Funeral Home

•Peggy Hall/RealtySouth•SouthFirst Bank

COPPER$100 - $499

•Chilton Medical Center•Giles Cooling and Heating

•Heart of Dixie Parts and Equipment•Mutual Savings Credit Union

•Peachtree Bank•Personnal Appearance Catering

•Wadsworth Oil

CHaMBER OF COMMERCE

Thanks to our corporate sponsors for their extraordinary support. Your financial gifts ensure that your Chamber can sponsor initiatives such as: the Peach Jam Jubilee, Chilton Leadership,

Shop Local Initiative, Community Spirit Award and Business Member of the Year Award.

The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance economic growth and prosperity, to promote a healthy business climate and to enhance

the quality of life for all citizens.

CORPORaTE SPOnSORS

chamber happenings

Ribbon cutting at Shane Headley Insurance now under the Country Financial banner.

SPAN of Chilton County places new sign as it works to help our at-risk youth in Chilton County.

Shane Boatright of Boatright Railroad Products was the guest speaker at the February luncheon.

Business After Hours at LeCroy Career Tech Center.

Ribbon cutting at Courtesy Cleaners across Highway 31 from Chilton County High School. Mayor Billy Joe Driver honored by Senior Connection.

chamber happenings

Ribbon cutting at Chilton County Physical Therapy (located in YMCA)

Career Tech Extravaganza honored exceptional students.

Each month, this publication is received by more than 5,500 businesses and individuals

in Chilton County. To advertise in the Chamber Newsletter, call The Clanton

Advertiser at (205) 755-5747.

Peggy Hall, associate realtor at RealtySouth, is the recipient of the

2012 Millenium Club Award for being in the top 20 percent of RealtySouth sales associates based on gross commission

income.

Congratulations Peggy!

2012 MIllEnIuM aWaRD

chamber bits and pieces

nEW MEMBERS

MAIN STREET CAFÉNickki Gore604 Second Ave. N.Clanton, AL 35045205-755-2216

ALABAMA TRADE STATIONBrian Everling, Chief1221 Chilton County Road 54Montevallo, AL 35115205-370-1786www.AlabamaTradeStation.comemail: BrianEverling@phd1.com

ANGIE AVERY COLLINS, INC.Angie Avery CollinsAttorney at Law205 Sixth St. N.P.O. Box 2158Clanton, AL 35046205-287-0282angiecollinslaw@att.net

CHILTON COUNTY PHYSICAL THERAPYKatie Hall / Michael KinneOutpatient Physical Therapy405 Ollie Ave. (YMCA)Clanton, AL 35045205-755-6110katieleehall@yahoo.com

THOMPSON GASSteve Towery, ManagerBetty Cooedy4016 Seventh St. N.Clanton, AL 35045205-755-2700

SWEET AS A PEACH BOUTIQUEAT TODD’S PRODUCETasha Hayes2355 County Road 47Clanton, AL 35045205-299-2095tashahayes1@yahoo.com

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYKimberly Williams100 County Road 920Clanton, AL 35046205-706-3565kimberly.williams@cancer.org

SERvPRO Earns Top Spot in Industry Category on Entrepreneur Franchise 500 List

Brian Bowen, owner of SERVPRO of Montgomery South, announces SERVPRO Industries, Inc., the cleanup and restoration franchise company, has been named No. 1 in the cleanup and restoration industry for the 10th consecutive year. The company also placed in the Top 10 overall of the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 rankings for the third year in a row.

“Everyone at SERVPRO of Montgomery South is proud to be associated with a Brand that consistently tops the rankings in our industry,” said Bowen. “We know that our local team is part of a larger team of Franchise professionals who consistently and professionally – across the board – deliver world class service to our customers.”

shop local

CHaMBER PREPaRInG FOR SHOP lOCal InITIaTIvE. . .

The Chamber is gearing up for a second half 2013 initiative that will promote the importance of local consumers shopping here first. Soon you will see signs, banners and stickers that will serve to encourage all of us to consider the benefits when we spend our dollars at home. This program will begin in

July/August to assist in the back-to-school period but will have its major impact in the fourth quarter when retail purchases are at their peak.

Watch for Chamber representatives who will distribute signs and banners throughout Chilton County over the next few months. This initiative will really make a difference as we seek to help local businesses grow in our community.