newsletter 4-15 - Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce

News & Views
April 2015
Volume 35 Issue 4
April 14
Danny Molloy, Addiction Prevention Coalition
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anny Molloy was born and raised right outside of Boston Mass. Danny
had various trials throughout his childhood which led him to make some
very bad decisions which led to 20+ drug and alcohol rehabilitation and
arrests. After a long recovery process, Danny went to the Foundry in
Bessemer Alabama and turned his life over to God. Danny now resides in Vestavia
Hills with his wife Haley Molloy and is the Program Support Specialist at the Addiction Prevention Coalition where he visits schools to warn the youth about drugs and
alcohol addiction in the Birmingham and surrounding area.
Luncheon Sponsor
The Addiction Prevention Coalition is a local nonprofit that is focused on preventing substance abuse by fostering community collaborations, facilitating student-led, adult guided drug prevention programs and expanding access to services. The APC addresses the local trends of substance abuse, how to get involved, and how to
help our students overcome the pressure of drug use. They will be partnering with Vestavia Hills High School
in the fall with their prevention program. The APC recently awarded Vestavia Hills with a “Community Impact Award” highlighting the city officials and citizens joint effort in confronting the substance abuse issue. It
woks in collaboration with the Vestavia Chamber, Help the Hills and local law enforcement.
America’s First Federal Credit Union
America’s First Federal Credit Union has more than $1.3 billion in assets and 18 branches throughout the state of Alabama. America’s First prides itself on its involvement in the
community and providing benefits for local businesses. If
your organization is having an event that requires sponsorship, or if you would like to
learn more about how partnering with America’s First will benefit your business,
please contact Jimese at (205) 320-4150 or jimeseh@amfirst.org.
Chair’s Corner
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ear Fellow Chamber Members,
This spring we have the privilege of celebrating something
that has become a beloved Vestavia Hills tradition – the
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Indeed, this much-anticipated event is now in
its 25th year! Please join us bright and early at 7:30 a.m. on April 28th for
this year’s event. It will be a special time to reflect on the blessings we
enjoy as a community, and to offer up prayers for our city, state and
country, and our leaders.
Angie McEwen
A friend of mine who’s lived in other parts of the country for a number of
years once remarked to me about the uniqueness of this tradition. While many communities
might not welcome such an event, ours rallies in support of it. We are blessed that Vestavia
Hills is a community that pauses to recognize the rich blessings we enjoy, to reflect on those
things that make our city strong, and to give thanks. Our Chamber members are certainly part
of what makes our community great, and I’m fortunate to be able to see them in action every
day. From our members who volunteer their time to ensure the success of our committees and
special events, to our Chamber staff that works tirelessly to coordinate quality events throughout the year, to our Board members, to the citizens who support the businesses that call Vestavia Hills home – all contribute to the strength of our community. So in this time of reflection,
I’m thankful for everything our Chamber does to add to the strength of our city. I look forward
to joining you at the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to give thanks for the opportunity to be a part of
such a thriving community, and to ask for the guidance needed to help keep Vestavia Hills a
wonderful place in which to live and work.
Wishing you and your business a successful April!
Angie Godwin McEwen
Butler Snow LLP
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rom the President…
We welcome Danny Malloy with Addiction Prevention Coalition, as
our luncheon speaker at the April 14th luncheon. With the meteoric
rise in drug use in our community, particularly heroin, Danny will share his journey with his own addiction and help us understand how to be vigilant and to put
in safeguards in the business community. Be sure to make your reservation no
later than Friday, April 10th at 4:00.
Karen Odle
The Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 th at 7:30
AM at Vestavia Country Club. This is always my favorite event of the year; when
you top the hill going to the County Club and look out over the beautiful place we call home, it just
takes your breath away! We are so very blessed to live in a community with such caring and compassionate people. IF you wish to attend, you must call the office to purchase tickets are not sold at
the event. As of this writing, we have sold all of our sponsorship tables but have a few individual
tickets remaining. You can order your tickets online at www.vestaviahills.org or by calling the Chamber office at (205)823.5011.
Planning for the 2015 Vestavia Hills Living is underway and is on track to once again be a
great publication of which our community can be proud. Each year I worry about producing a better
product but somehow it seems to always be a great product and well received in the community.
Don’t miss the opportunity to advertise your business in this magazine. Remember we mail it to every household in Vestavia Hills as well as print an additional 3,000 for distribution through area businesses, newcomer packets, etc. For further information regarding advertising, contact Lisa Christopher at 862-3445.
The next Community Caucus is scheduled for April 21st at 5:00 pm at the Chamber office.
This is a concerted effort to connect with the various clubs and organizations across the community
in an effort to be better informed and connected with all of the happenings in our community. If you
are part of an organized group, please either plan to attend or ask the leader of your group to plan
to attend and let us know what you are working on. They may email me at kareno@vestaviahills.org
for more information.
Some exciting things are in the works for this beautiful place we call home. Stay tuned for additional announcements to be made in the near future. In the meantime, please support our area
businesses….they need us but we also need them to be successful more than ever as we strive together for “A Life Above”.
Karen J. Odle
President
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2015 Luncheon Business Spotlights
As a benefit of Chamber membership, you are welcome to choose
two luncheons to have a booth to showcase your business.
The 2015 Luncheons are scheduled for:
April 14
May 12
June 9
No July Luncheon
August 11
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8
Please email chamber@vestaviahills.org to reserve your space.
April 14 Luncheon
Reservations must be made by 4 PM Friday, April 10th, 2015
Reservations may be made by visiting www.vestaviahills.org or by calling 823-5011.
To register online, go to our homepage, www.vestaviahills.org and click on the Events
tab, select the event you are registering for, and click the blue “Register Online” button. A new window will open and you will need your username and password to login
(Please contact us if you need your username and password). Once you are successfully registered, you will receive a confirmation email. IF you do not, receive a
confirmation email, please contact the Chamber office.
Please remember the Vestavia Country Club policy of NO JEANS
in the ballroom where we hold our monthly luncheons.
Welcome New Members
Please support our newest Chamber members and remember to ‘Shop Vestavia Hills First’!!
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The University of Alabama
Melinda Ramage
P.O. Box 870132
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
P(205) 348-5636
Email: Melinda.ramage@ua.edu
Web: www.ua.edu
Category: Education; Schools
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Lice Clinics of America-Birmingham
Charlie Pohlman
3118 Bellwood Drive, Suite 102
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
P(205) 968-1239
Email: info@lcabirmingham.com
Web: www.lcabirmingham.com
Category: Healthcare
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Redhawk Consulting
Matthew Hottle
2620 Greenmont Circle
Vestavia Hills, AL 35226
P(404) 909-5040
Email: matt.hottle@redhawkresutls.com
Web: www.redhawkresults.com
Category: Consulting
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Watkins Cleaners
Danny Watkins
1486 McGuire Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
P(205) 823-4021
Email: danny@watkinscleaners.com
Web: www.watkinscleaners.com
Category: Dry Cleaners; Wedding Gown Cleaners
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Asian Rim
Paige Hockman
3419 Colonnade Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
P(205) 490-1444
Email: carvin@asianrim.com
Web: www.asianrim.com
Category: Restaurants; Caterers
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Watkins Cleaners
Daniel Watkins
3156 Green Valley Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
P(205) 969-0464
Email: dpwatkins4@gmail.com
Web: www.watkinscleaners.com
Category: Dry Cleaners; Wedding Gown Cleaners
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Alabama Real Estate Investors Association
Jack Eyer
2249 Garland Drive
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
P(205) 823-9008
Email: jeinsurance@aol.com
Web: www.aiaclub.com
Category: Organizations; Real Estate
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Iberia Mortgage Co.
Renee Brooks
2340 Woodcrest Place
Birmingham, AL 35209
P(205) 222-4529
Email: renee.brooks@iberiabankmortgage.com
Web: www.iberiabankmortgage.com
Category: Mortgage Companies
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ERA King Real Estate
Elizabeth Harris
2700 Rogers Drive
Homewood, AL 35209
P(205) 587-7386
Email: elizabeth.harris@bellsouth.net
Web: www.eraking.com
Category: Real Estate (Agent)
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Plan Ahead Events-Birmingham
Deb Navez
241 Applegate Trace
Pelham, AL 35124
P(205) 470-2036
Email: deb.navez@planaheadevents.com
Web: www.planaheadevents.com
Category: Event Planning
Welcome New Members
Please support our newest Chamber members and remember to ‘Shop Vestavia Hills First’!!
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Winn-Dixie Stores-Cahaba Heights
David Fincher
3925 Crosshaven Drive
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
P(205) 969-2307
Email: mgr1-0517@winn-dixie.com
Web: www.winndixie.com
Category: Grocery Stores/Markets
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Fried Green Tomato’s
Dani Lawson
1615 Montgomery Highway, Suite 132
Hoover, AL 35216
P(205) 824-5000
Email: info@eatfgt.com
Web: www.eatfgt.com
Category: Restaurants
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Winn-Dixie Stores-Cahaba Heights
Leslie Moore
3925 Crosshaven Drive
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
P(205) 969-2307
Email: lesliemoore@biloholdings.com
Web: www.winndixie.com
Category: Grocery Stores/Markets
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Jimmy John’s
Brandon Stewart
1919 Kentucky Avenue, Suite 121
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
P(205) 637-0707
Email: brandon@starboardinvestments.com
Web: www.jimmyjohns.com
Category: Restaurants
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Winn-Dixie Stores-Cahaba Heights
Jim Rossetti
3925 Crosshaven Drive
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
P(205) 969-2307
Email: jimrossetti@biloholdings.com
Web: www.winndixie.com
Category: Grocery Stores/Markets
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Slate Barganier Building
Tison Barganier
3172 Cahaba Heights Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
P(205) 637-3373
Email: accounting@slatebarganier.com
Web: www.slatebarganier.com
Category: Construction
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Winn-Dixie Stores-Montevallo Road
Leslie Moore
4476 Montevallo Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
P(205) 951-6768
Email: lesliemoore@biloholdings.com
Web: www.winndixie.com
Category: Grocery Stores/Markets
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Greater Birmingham OLLI
Pamela Harvey
240 Bryant Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
P(205) 348-6468
Email: pharvey@ccs.ua.edu
Web: www.olli.ua.edu
Category: Organizations; Education
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Harris Doyle Homes, Inc.
Brooks Harris
3108 Blue Lake Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35243
P(205) 329-9317
Email: brooks@harrisdoyle.com
Web: www.harrisdoyle.com
Category: Real Estate
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Member Notes
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The Easter Bunny will be at Kidz Closet & More on Saturday, April 4 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm to visit
and take pictures with kids. 640 Montgomery Highway
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The Heavenly Donut Co. now has a Donut Truck! If you would like them to come to your office or event,
or if you would be willing to let them park in your parking lot, please call (205) 536-7200.
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April is Autism Awareness Month and Hollywood Pools will be hosting several events that support Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center. All events will be at Hollywood Pools, 1441 Montgomery
Highway.
Art, Wine & Blooms will be Friday, April 10 from 6:00-11:00 pm. Guests will enjoy wine, appetizers, a
silent auction, and music. Tickets are $10 per couple.
A Plant Sale will be going on April 10-25, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm each day.
Family Fun Day will be April 25 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm with free food, drinks, Bruster’s Ice Cream, inflatables and face painting.
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The Vestavia Hills City Schools will be hosting two public forums to discuss the use and development of
school facilities as the city plans for growth over the next decade. One will be held on Thursday, April 16
at 6:30 and the second will be on Tuesday, April 21 at noon. Both meetings will take place at the Vestavia
Hills Board of Education Building, 1204 Montgomery Highway
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Fancy Goods Variety will be hosting Arts on the Plaza on Friday, April 17 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm and
Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Rocky Ridge Plaza. Come shop for unique, handmade gifts
from local artists.
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The Second Annual Art in the Hills, sponsored by the Vestavia Hills Beautification Board, will be held
April 18 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at the Vestavia Hills City Center. Visit with artists and enjoy live entertainment.
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On Saturday, April 25, 2015, PALS will bring a night of casino fun to the Vestavia Hills Library in the
Forest for the 4th annual Casino Royale, benefitting the library’s Children’s Department. Presented by David Dutton, Associate Broker with ERA King Real Estate, the event will feature casino games in a lively
atmosphere with complimentary beer and wine from International Wines & Craft Beer and delicious food
from The Ridge, as well as live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door
and can be ordered at www.librarypals.org.
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Registration is now open for Mason Music’s Summer Camps. Visit www.masonmusicstudios.com for
more information.
If you have any news or events you would like to put in the News & Views, email it to chamber@vestaviahills.org.
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Partners in Education
Partners Recognized at the March Luncheon
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Chick-fil-A Hoover Commons
Iz Catering
Jackson, Howard & Whatley, CPAs
Moe’s Original BBQ
Norris Orthodontics
Publix Super Markets
Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church
Refer and Win
To be entered in the 2015 Second Quarter Refer and Win prize drawing, simply refer someone to
the chamber who joins as a new member. Contact the chamber's Membership and Marketing Consultant, Lisa Christopher at 862-3445 or email lisac@vestaviahills.org. Lisa will be happy to provide
complete membership information to your prospects and will diligently try to "close the deal" so you
can be included in the 2015 Second Quarter drawing sponsored by Charter Media! Win a Kindle
Fire HD 7 and an EDIFIER Extreme Connect MP260 Portable Wireless Speaker! .
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Trustee Spotlight
Jimese Harkely-America’s First Federal Credit Union
America’s First Federal Credit Union is a community-chartered credit
union serving the Birmingham metro area as well as Calhoun County and parts of Mobile
County. There are 18 branch locations throughout Alabama. America’s First was originally
founded in 1936 at U.S. Steel’s Ensley Works in Birmingham to provide financial services to
under-served individuals. America’s First has since grown to a full-service, one-stop financial institution with more than $1 billion dollars in assets and over 125,000 members.
As a not for profit financial cooperative, our focus is on people, not profits. We operate by a “people helping
people” philosophy that is hard to find at many other financial institutions. America’s First is a full-service
credit union with a 5-star “superior” rating from BauerFinancial, a nationally recognized rating agency for
banks and credit unions.
Visit amfirst.org, any or our 14 Birmingham area branch locations, or call 205-320-4000 to learn more about
how America’s First can help you reach your financial goals.
Dr. Nicol Pettway-Summit Express Urgent Care
L. Nicol Pettway, MD, the Chief Medical Officer at Summit Express
Urgent Care, is an Alabama native and Vestavia Hills resident. She
has been practicing medicine in the Birmingham area for the past 20 years. She earned a
degree in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University where she was awarded a Harvard
College grant. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Alabama
School of Medicine in Birmingham where she was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship. Dr.
Pettway became board certified in Internal Medicine after completing a residency at the Baptist Health Systems in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1997. She has practiced emergency medicine for more than 15 years and
urgent care for four years. The clinic, which opened in May of 2014, offers a complete on-site lab and digital
xray services for children and adults alike.
Summit Express Urgent Care has a unique distinction from the other urgent care clinics because it focuses on
urgent care with Occupational Health services. The latest trend is to perform both primary care as well as
urgent care. Dr. Pettway feels that during busy times such as flu season, critical health maintenance issues
can “fall through the cracks”. However, people that can’t get in to see their private physicians are welcome.
The clinic also has a system in place in which each visit can be faxed to their primary care physician. Therefore, local physicians can feel confident that their patients will not be “lost” to them and better patient follow up is ensured.
The Summit Express Urgent Care family wishes to thank the City of Vestavia Hills and the surrounding communities for their outpouring of support and positive feedback that they have received since opening in May
2014.
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Trustee Spotlight
Elam Holley-First Partners Bank
As President and Chief Executive Officer for First Partners Bank, Elam
Holley knows what business owners need—a partner. First Partners
is a community bank that provides local service with an unmatched
focus on the individual client’s needs.
Specializing in partnering with small business owners to help grow their companies, First
Partners offers products and services that are designed to save companies time and money, including options such as courier services, remote capture deposit, online banking, and the FPB Mobile Banking app.
They also provide free resources for business owners in the community including their bi-annual publication
called Tools for Success magazine. Other resources include a blog, workshops and a radio program that is
now available online.
Being in business requires a good banking partner. Call Elam Holley and the dedicated team at First Partners
today and learn what Partnership Banking is all about.
The 25th Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is set for Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 am
at the Vestavia Country Club with speaker Bob Lujano of the Lakeshore Foundation. Tickets cost $20 each and can be ordered by visiting www.vestaviahills.org or
calling (205) 823-5011.
Table Sponsorships have sold out, but Publicity Only Sponsorships are still available. Please visit www.vestaviahills.org for the sponsorship form.
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2015 Trustees
Wayne Brannum-ADT Security Services
Mark Yanosky, D.M.D.-Mark Yanosky Orthodontics
James Robinson-Alabama Gas Corporation
Chip McCallum*-McCallum Hoaglund Cook & Irby, LLP
Ashley Robinett-Alabama Power Company
Chris McDonald-Mugshots Grill & Bar
Michael Whitten-Alliance Publishing Group
Robin Morgan*-Morgan Properties
Jimese Harkley-America’s First Federal Credit Union
Paige Gilliland-Newk’s Eatery
Jeff Phillips-American Pest Control
Bo Duke-Office Environments
Beau Bevis-ARC Realty
Kerry Adkins-OnTime Service
Zach Jones-Ascend Web Development
Maury Wald-Over the Mountain Journal
I. Patricia Barr*
Dr. Melanie Petro-Petro Cosmetic Surgery & Tivoli Medical Spa
Destinee Sanders-BB&T
Paul Sumner*-Principal Mortgage, LLC
Ben Nevins-B.L. Harbert International
James Pace-Rainbow Paint
Sandra Cleveland-Berk Cleveland Rathmell Wealth Strategies
Matt Gore-Regions Bank
Anne Senft-Birmingham Business Journal
Mark Ricketts-Mark Ricketts, M.D.
Stephen Preston-Brookwood Medical Center
Patrick Trammell-Southeastern Commercial Finance
Angie McEwen-Butler Snow LLP
Susan Compton-Southern States Bank
Brian Burns-Cahaba Fitness
John Henley-State Farm Insurance
Representative Jim Carns
Dan Starnes-Vestavia Voice
Brian Barksdale-Carr, Riggs & Ingram, CPA
Bill Schutz-SteinMart
David Surber-Cellular Sales Authorized Agent of Verizon Wireless
Dr. Nicol Pettway-Summit Express Urgent Care
Klaudia Thomas-Charter Media
Wendy Tatum-Tatum Design
Doug Dean-Children’s of Alabama
Khaled Sakalla-Virginia College
Bobby Haynes-Costco Wholesale
Senator Jabo Waggoner
Elam Holley-First Partners Bank
Joe Perez-Wild Birds Unlimited
Larry Mote-Hollywood Pools
Representative Jack Williams
Donnie Dobbins-Iberia Bank
Shelley Shores-Xceligent
Mike Jackson*-Jackson Howard & Whatley, CPAs
*Chamber Past Chair
Tony Cooper-The Jimmie Hale Mission
Shawn Arterburn-Liberty Park Joint Venture
2015 Chamber Champions
Board of Directors
Chair: Angie McEwen, Butler Snow, LLP
Chair Elect: James Robinson, Alagasco
Vice Chair Membership Development:
Amy Kabase, Charter Media
Vice Chair Business Development:
Doug Dean, Children’s of Alabama
Vice Chair Community Affairs:
Brian Burns, Cahaba Fitness
Vice Chair Programming:
Roger Steur, Principal Mortgage
Vice Chair Public Education:
Kristin Tunnell, Community Volunteer
Treasurer: Ben Chambliss
Jackson, Howard & Whatley, CPAs
Secretary/Legal Counsel: Mark Macoy
Mark W. Macoy, LLC
Immediate Past Chair: Linda Parker,
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Past Chair: Scott Perry, Contri Brothers’ Gift Basket
Directors
Andrew Burke, The Stewart Organization
Donnie Dobbins, Iberia Bank
Michael Giardina
Jimese Harkley, America’s First Federal Credit Union
Lee Higginbotham, Advanced Mower
Rachel Patterson, Bradford Health Services
David Surber, Cellular Sales-Authorized Agent of
Verizon Wireless
Karen J. Odle, President
Phone: 823-5011 Fax: 823-8974
Email: kareno@vestaviahills.org
Web: www.vestaviahills.org
Lisa Christopher, Membership Consultant
Email: lisac@vestaviahills.org
Katie Geurin, Office Manager
katieg@vestaviahills.org
Katie Woodruff, Communications Manager
Email: katiew@vestaviahills.org
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Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce
1975 Merryvale Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Upcoming Chamber Meetings
April 14
April 16
Monthly Luncheon, Vestavia Country Club
11:30 am
Board of Directors, Chamber Office, 7:45 am
Events
April 8
April 9
April 23
April 28
Ribbon Cutting-The Bar Method BirminghamVestavia, 5 pm
YP Lunch & Learn, 11:30 am, Vestavia Library
Ribbon Cutting-OnMark Physical Therapy, 5 pm
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, 7:30 am,
Vestavia Country Club
Other Meetings & Holidays
April 9
April 13
April 16
April 27
Planning & Zoning Commission, 6 pm
City Council Meeting, Council Chambers 5 pm
Board of Zoning Adjustment, 6 pm
City Council Meeting, Council Chambers 5 pm