2015 August Communique - Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce

Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce
Our 93rd Year
We’re On the Move
Contents:
Reserve Your Table
Tickets
$60.00
Spotlight on Success……………………....……2
Happenings in Bessemer……………………...4, 5
Calendar of Events……………………………5
Table of 8
$400.00
Business Awards……………...………………6, 10
Guest Speaker
Chamber News………………………….........…..8
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Head Coach Bill Clark
Membership Luncheon………………………….9
Dining in Bessemer………………………………9
New Members …………….…………………......10
August 2015
Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce
24
th
Annual Bessemer Business Awards
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Seating on a First Reserved Basis (Flyer Enclosed)
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Medical West consists of a newly renovated, 310-bed acute care hospital and 13 outpatient health
centers serving the communities of West Jefferson County and West Hoover. The hospital offers a
wide range of diagnostic, surgical, medical, and emergency services. Hospital services include: a 21bed Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Women’s Center, Telemetry Nursing Unit,
Geriatric-Psychiatric Unit, Surgical Services, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, and Advanced Wound
Center. In addition to the $15 million main campus renovation, the hospital recently became home to
the state's first Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) off Highway 150 in Hoover. The new,
24,342 square foot FED consists of 10 exam rooms, including: two trauma rooms, CT, X-ray,
ultrasound, EKG, laboratory and room for expansion. For more info, please visit the Medical West
website at www.medicalwesthospital.org.
Medical West is proud to support the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of
Bessemer.
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2015 Investors
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Communique
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SMALL BUSINESS PARTNERS
BOARD MEMBERS
AG Gaston Construction Company
Comfort Care
Engineering Environmental Forestry Service
Legacy YMCA
Paden & Paden, PC
PNC Bank
Regional Paramedical Services
State Farm Insurance Agent, Julie Bell
Trustmark National Bank
Chairman
Eric Messer
Shoals
Ambulance
The
Golf Tournament
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Golf
Prices
Title Sponsor
$2,500
Silver Sponsor
$ 650
Tent Sponsor
$ 500
Team of 4 Golfers
$ 500
Hole Sponsor
$ 150
Individual Golfer
$ 125
Door Prize Sponsor $ 100
*Mulligans and Power Drives can also be
purchased
Past
Chairman
Charles King
Regional
Paramedical
Services
Chairman
Elect
Joni Holt
Holt
Insurance
Agency
Julie Bell
State Farm Insurance
Connie Fuell
Dex Imaging
Richard Bishop
ITT Technical Institute
Lee Henderson
Alabama Gas Company
Lynn Brown
Alabama Splash
Adventure
Joni Holt
Holt Insurance Agency
Nathan Clark
Medical West
David Darby
Trustmark National
Bank
Terry Dawson
Regions Bank
Roderick Evans
Paden & Paden, PC
Charles King
Regional Paramedical
Services
Judy Mathis
Moore Coal Company
Dr. Fred Primm
Bessemer Board of
Education
Mike Roper
Bessemer Police
Department
Treasurer
Nathan
Clark
Medical
West
Finance
Committee
Terry
Dawson
Bessemer
Civic Center
John Sides
Alabama Power
Company
Kim Starling
Brookwood Medical
Center
Hank Tyler
Town & Country Ford
Anthony Underwood
Anthony Underwood
Automotive
Devron Veasley
Bessemer Business
Center
Trina Vines
Oak Trace
WELCOME TO THE BESSEMER AREA
RIBBON CUTTING
United Prosthetics and Orthotics
709 B Memorial Drive
Dr. Reggie Mays
HAPPENING IN BESSEMER
Chamber Ambassadors Donate School Supplies to
Bessemer School Children
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS IN STOCK
at the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber Ambassadors School Supply Drive was a huge success. Over 55
backpacks with supplies were donated to the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist
church. Children from Kindergarten to High School received the backpacks.
Special thanks to all of the chamber ambassadors on a project well done.
The Bessemer Area Chamber of
Commerce has promotional
items for sale. We have X-large
Beach towels and chairs for
$20.00 each. Stop by and pick
up your items at 321 18th Street
N., Bessemer, AL 35020.
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AUGUST
25 Groundbreaking
@ Murphy USA
SEPTEMBER
Cutting & Open House
1 Ribbon
Pediatrics West McAdory
750 Academy Drive, Bessemer
4730 Bell Hill Road, Bessemer
9:00 AM
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Annual Bessemer Business
25 Awards
24th
Bessemer Civic Center
1130 Ninth Avenue, SW, Bessemer
*Reservation & Payment Required
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Bessemer
Business Awards
OCTOBER
‘FORE’ Progress
1 Golf
Tournament
August 25th
Golf ‘FORE’
Progress
Bent Brook Golf Course
7900 Dickey Springs Road, Bessemer
12:00 PM Start
October 1st
HAPPENING IN BESSEMER
Hundreds Come Out For the City of Bessemer’s Fourth of July Celebration
Honorable Mayor Kenneth Gulley and Council Members welcomed hundreds to Bessemer City High School for 4 th of July
Celebration. Chamber Ambassadors gave out refreshments and giveaways. The celebration is always a nice atmosphere and very
well attended.
WE
In the City of
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Bessemer Has It All…
Visit the Bessemer Airport today at
900 Mitchell Field Road, Bessemer 35022
PH 205-424-7234
www.bessemerairportauthority.com
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CHAMBER NEWS
Governor Bentley Speaks to Chamber Members
Governor Robert Bentley was the guest speaker for the Chamber membership luncheon on July 31 st.
Hundreds gathered to hear the governor speak. We know that the state is facing a budget crisis. Governor
Bentley covered a lot of issues during his speech. Governor Bentley during his speech stated that “We must
pay our bills” therefore difficult decisions have to be made. It was a very pleasant environment and a great day
for the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce.
Governor Robert Bentley with Bessemer City Council Members
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CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
Ambassadors are the key
resource in extending
hospitality in the Bessemer
area and are experienced
in business, community,
and promotional arenas.
B
An Ambassador must
serve as an active public
relations arm of the
Chamber and be prepared
to meet visitors, local
businesses, and various
forms of the media.
We encourage you join the
ambassador program. The
ambassadors meet on the
1st Tuesday of each month
at 8:30am at the Bessemer
Area
Chamber
of
Commerce.
Coordinator
Lula Walter, City of Bessemer
Regina Doriety, Lawson State Community College
Shirley Horn, Retired
Co-Coordinators
Lori Chisem, Lawson State Community College
Andie Sloan, Vitas Innovative Hospice
Latesia Jefferson, Oak Trace Care and Rehab
Secretary
Nelda Pate, Retired
Doris Lewis, City of Bessemer
Nikki Jordan, Bessemer Airport
Claire Mitchell, Visalus - Body by Vi
Sarah Beasley, Joe Beasley Memorial Foundation, Inc
Sarah Belcher, Retired
Erin Cooney, Holt Insurance Agency
Daryl Owens, Bessemer City Schools
Minnie Roper, Retired
Trisston Wright Burrows, Moore Coal Co.
DINE
WITH A CHAMBER MEMBER…
VISIT KAYLYN’S FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Kaylyn's (Food For The Soul) is a restaurant that caters to
those who love soul food. We believe in serving the
traditions of home. The restaurant is the culmination of a
dream that resulted on larger scale. Rodricus (Rod)
Hunter, owner, held a Grand opening on May 10, 2009
with family, friends, and eager customers.
The restaurant is opened Sunday through Friday. It has a
small staff that delivers big each day. Food is cooked fresh
daily by cooks who consider cooking a first love. Daily
menus offer a variety of soulful dishes to choose from.
Customer meat favorites are Turkey and dressing, Ox
Tails, Meatloaf, Pig Ears, Beef Tips, and Salmon and of
course that Southern Fried Chicken seasoned with
Kaylyn's secret seasonings. Vegetable favorites include
fried corn, greens, macaroni and cheese, and green beans.
Our motto is to "Satisfy the soulful appetite through good
food and great service." Five years going strong and there
is no stopping them.
Owner / Manager: Rodricus Hunter
PH 205-426-2993, F 205-439-2599
kaylyns09@gmail.com
Business Hours: Sunday-Friday 10:30 AM- 4:00 PM
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24th Annual
Bessemer Business Awards Gala
Brookstone Restoration
Andy Whitcomb, Lori Whitcomb
4000 Farr Road, Bessemer, AL 35022
PH 205-991-7086
awhitcomb@brookstonecompanies.com
www.brookstonerestoration.com
Business Category: Restoration Cleanup
August 25, 2015
Bessemer Civic Center
Please Join Us as We Honor Bessemer’s 2014
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Curry Enterprise
Robert Curry
4
Street, Bessemer, AL 35020
PH 205-515-2114
currycustomprint@hotmail.com
Business Category: Printing
15th
Fire Fighter of the Year
Deputy Sheriff of the Year
Doctor of the Year
Business of the Year
Farmers Furniture
Tim Shields
530 West Town Plaza, Bessemer, AL 35020
PH 522-5132
rcarroll@farmersfurniture.com
www.farmershomefurniture.com
Business Category: Furniture Store
New Life Fellowship
Pastor David Syx
536 Drake Avenue, Bessemer, AL 35020
PH 205-428-4400, F 205-428-4400
pastordavid@nlfmccalla.com
www.nlfmccalla.com
Business Category: Church
Ronald’s Supreme Cleaning Service
Ronald Hogan
2124 Arlington Avenue, Bessemer, AL 35020
PH 205-210-6992
Ronssupremecleaning@yahoo.com
Business Category: Cleaning Service
UAB Medical Clinic at the Foundry
Melanie Baucom
608 18th Street N., Bessemer, AL 35020
PH 205-428-2810, F 205-428-2861
mpbaucom@uab.edu
Business Category: Non Profit
Veterans Oil
John Musgrove
2070 Highway 150, Bessemer, AL 35022
PH 205-424-4400, F 205-424-4448
john@veteransoilinc.com
Business Category: Wholesale/Commercial Gasoline, Diesel &
Lube Supplier
Bessemer Area
Chamber of Commerce
321 18th St. N., Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-3253
mmilan1@bellsouth.net
www.bessemerchamber.com
LaTasha Cook, President
Last Year’s Recipients
GUESTS WILL ENJOY
Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Live Band, Silent Auction, Door Prizes
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Mail completed registration & payment to 321 18th St. N., Bessemer, AL 35020
TICKET / TABLE RESERVATION DEADLINE: Aug. 18, 2015
QUESTIONS? Call 205.425.3253 or email mmilan1@bellsouth.net