A CITY ON THE MOVE - Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce

2015 | Volume X
Est. 1922
A CITY ON THE MOVE
A publication of the Besssemer Area Chamber of Commerce
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Four Years in the Making: Building
A Better Bessemer
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Business is Booming
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Milestones
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Investing in Better Health
Investment by the business community is at
an all time high.
Reflecting Over 20 Years Service of Sarah
Belcher in the Bessemer community.
Bessemer area hospital: Medical West is
expanding.
TA BL E O F C O N T EN T S
Welcome
5 Letter from the Board
7New to Bessemer (Map)
City
9 A City on the Move
Business
18 Milo’s Tea Co. Goes Nationwide
20 A Koch Family Tradition
22 Autobahn Indoor Speedway
Comes to Bessemer
Environment
32 A Better Way to Recycle
33 Every Drop Counts
Education & Culture
34 A New Sound in the City
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Bessemer City Schools 1:1 Digital Initiative
Life Mosaic: A Book Review
Partner With Us
37Directory
52 Corporate Sponsors
WANT TO CONTRIBUTE
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Welcome!
| Bessemer Magazine 2015 |
Published by
Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce
Publisher: Roderick J. Evans
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120 Citation Court, Birmingham, AL
35209
205.945.4157
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Contact:
Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce
321 18th Street N., Bessemer, AL 35020
205.425.3253 | fax: 205.425.4979
www.bessemerchamber.com
©2015 Bessemer Area
Chamber of Commerce
The Bessemer Area Chamber of
Commerce is one of the most historic chambers in the United States and is proud
to enter its 93rd year of supporting businesses and the surrounding community.
Thank you for picking up a copy of the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce
Magazine. In this publication, you will find several articles about great happenings
here in the Bessemer area. From the expansion of services by the City of Bessemer
to the location of new businesses within our community, we are excited to share
with you some of the things ahead in our community.
Filled with examples of the strong foundation of city government and local businesses, this edition will also highlight health, environment, and other education
& culture happenings in the Bessemer area. Businesses are thriving here, and our
area continues to draw people from across the country because of stable government, low-cost of living, ease of access to three interstates, and the industry support necessary to make your business successful.
The Mission of the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic well-being of regional businesses and represent the business community
in economic, political, civic, educational, and cultural development of the region.
Our first priority is to assist the community in economic growth by inviting new
employers and helping existing industries expand.
The City of Bessemer is experiencing a period of unparalleled growth and expansion that we are excited to be a part of, and we invite you to join in. The Bessemer
Area Chamber of Commerce is here to provide you with information and personalized service to meet your needs. We are located in Historic Downtown Bessemer at 321 18th Street North. Come by to visit us, contact us at (205) 425-3253,
or visit our website: bessemerchamber.com for more information on how we
can partner with you.
Eric Messer
2015 Chairman of the Board
Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce
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New to
Bessemer?
Nestled in the Jones Valley at the end of the foothills of
the Appalachian Chain, Bessemer sits strategically along
Interstate 59/20 and is centrally located to the economic centers of Birmingham, Hoover, Tuscaloosa and the
Mercedes Plant in Vance. The Birmingham-Hoover
metropolitan area where our city is located is home to over
1 million people.
In recent years, Dollar General, Amsted Rail, U.S. Pipe,
Shoals Ambulance, J.B. Processing, Steyr Arms and others
have located facilities within our city. Where Bessemer once
thrived through iron ore manufacturing, the city is now
home to a diverse blend of industry and companies. Please
note this quick reference of the most requested items:
AIRPORT: The Bessemer Airport is one of the city’s gems and preferred
destination for small plane traffic. Mitchell Field is a short drive from downtown
Bessemer, Birmingham and Hoover. 900 Mitchel Field Road, Bessemer, Alabama
35022, (205) 424-7234
BESSEMER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
321 18th Street North, Bessemer, Al 35020, (205) 425 - 3253
BESSEMER LIBRARY:
400 19th Street North, Bessemer, AL 35020, (205) 428-7882
The University of Alabama, UAB, Miles College, Birmingham-Southern College,
Samford University and Montevallo College are all within a short drive of Bessemer.
MEDICAL FACILITIES:
Medical West Hospital, an affiliate of the UAB Health System. 995 9th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 481-7000. Emergencies dial 911. Brookwood Medical
Center, 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209, (205) 877-1998,
Middle Creek Medical Center, PC, 4810 Bell Hill Road, Bessemer, AL 35020, (205) 4263737
CITY OF BESSEMER:
Administrative – Mayor’s Office, Building & Inspections, City Clerk & Treasurer, Office of the City Council, Economic Development, GIS/Information Technology, and
Revenue Department-1800 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020 (205)
424-4060
MUSEUM: Bessemer Hall of History 1905 Alabama Avenue, Bessemer, AL
35020, (205) 426-1633
City Attorney – 1826 3rd Avenue North, Suite 200, (205) 432-0270
City of Bessemer’s Frank House Municipal Golf Course - 801 Golf Course Road, Bessemer, AL 35022 - (205) 424-9540. Also in the area are Bent Brook Golf Club 7900 Dickey
Springs Road – Bessemer – (205) 428-1999; Woodward Golf & Country Club – 2141
Wheel Drive – Bessemer – (205) 428-0307; and Robert Trent Jones at Oxmoor Valley
-100 Sunbelt Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35211 - (205) 942-1177
Civic Center – 1130 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer, Alabama 35022 (205) 424-7469
Fire - 1111 2nd Avenue North, (205) 428-5151, if emergency dial 911
Fleet Maintenance - 1121 15th Avenue North, (205) 425-3291
Municipal Court - 23 North 15th Street, (205) 426-8602
Police - 23 North 15th Street, (205) 481-4351, if emergency dial 911
Parks & Recreation - 100 14th Street South, (205) 428-1124
Public Improvements – 1205 15th Avenue North, (205) 424-4084
Utilities – Electric & Water Service – 1600 1st Avenue North, (205) 481-4333
EDUCATION:
Bessemer Board of Education – 1621 5th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020, (205)
432-3000
Lawson State Community College – Bessemer Campus - 1100 Ninth Avenue SW,
Bessemer, AL 35022, (205) 925-2515
ITT Tech - 6270 Park South Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022, (800) 488-7033
Bessemer Academy - 1705 Fourth Ave., SW, Bessemer, AL 35022, (205) 428-4545
RECREATION:
Alabama Splash Adventure Water & Theme Park 4599 Visionland Parkway, Bessemer, AL 35022, (205) 481-4750
Historic Tannehill State Park is just a short drive from downtown. 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla, AL 35111 - (205) 477-5711.
Premiere Cinema 14 – Tannehill 4801 Promenade Parkway - Box Office: (205) 4284401
RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING:
See Directory beginning on page 37 for complete restaurant listing.
Promenade Tannehill off Exit 1 on I459, 4933 Promenade Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35022
(includes Target, Publix, JcPenney, among other shops and various eateries); Other
shopping available at Exit 108 on I-20/50 includes Walmart, ALDI, various hotels and
eateries
With a mix of shopping, world-class restaurants, churches, recreational and entertainment attractions, Bessemer is a place to explore. Please review the directory
listing for other great places to visit.
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1886
1886. The town of Bes-
semer, Alabama was born. Iron and
steel magnate Henry Fairfield DeBardeleben founded Bessemer, and his
dream was to make Bessemer a city
steel center that would attract companies and people from all over the United States.
A 1887
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1887.
ON THE
MOVE
DeBardeleben
bought 4,000 acres of land and marked
off blocks for a new town along the
rail lines of the Alabama Great Southern Railway. Sir Henry Bessemer, who
invented the open-hearth method of
steel producing and revolutionized the
steel industry, was chosen as the town’s
namesake. Soon the dream of DeBardeleben began to take shape and the
newly incorporated “City of Bessemer”
as we know it today began.
Deemed as the “Marvel City” because
of its phenomenal growth and expansion, Bessemer became the fourth largest city in Alabama by the 1920s. For
the full story visit the Bessemer Hall
of History Museum at 1905 Alabama
Avenue.
Fastforward
Fast-forward more
than 129 years from the city’s birth and
Bessemer is well on its way. Businesses
have come from around the world, and
the economy is strong. The stage has
been set to once again accomplish new
milestones like never seen before. The
air is full of excitement. The sun rises
and sets on Bessemer and we begin the
return to its glory days.
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FOUR YEARS IN THE MAKING:
Building A Better Bessemer
F
From the announcement of plans for a new city hall, to beginning
construction on a state-of-the-art recreation center, these two construction projects represent the first attention to the city’s aging
infrastructure in over 50 years. The City’s finances are strong. The
economy is growing and new technology is coming to facilitate
better communication. Crime is down and the city is a safer place.
Roads are being paved and city officials are listening to build a better Bessemer.
A full-service municipal recreation and athletic
complex is being developed on the existing Roosevelt Park site adjacent to Highway 150. The
Bessemer Youth and Senior Recreation Center will be anchored by a two-story, 59,000 SF
building.
by Roderick J Evans and Toraine Norris
arate men’s and women’s locker rooms, and additional space for
administrative offices, security and janitorial/custodial functions.
The second floor will consist of a mezzanine track with four 36’’
wide lanes, classrooms and additional office space. Exterior athletic facilities will include two basketball courts, two tennis courts,
two baseball fields, and a multi-purpose field. Other exterior amenities will include a walking track with “circuit”
athletic stations; a tiered amphitheater and
stage; a seasonal splash pad; a decorative water
feature incorporating an existing natural spring;
and a centrally located concession pavilion and
restroom facility. The Recreation Center is currently under construction and is set for completion in Spring 2016.
Its $13 million dollar cost is under budget and
The building will include a fully equipped ex- 2nd term Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley
will mark the first-ever recreation center in the
ercise/fitness rooms, a separate wellness center including a food
city’s 129-year history. “There were many naysayers who said this
prep area complete with a warming kitchen (suitable for hosting
facility would not happen, but this decision was made with much
parties and community events), a media center, and a 500-seat
prayer and consideration,” says Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley. City ofgymnasium featuring a collegiate-size basketball court.
ficials took great care in designing the facility to meet the needs of
The first floor will also house a large chlorinated indoor pool, sepPhoto/rendering from cover and above by Charles Williams & Associates
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the people and went back to the drawing board more than once
after public input.
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Interior rendering of city hall lobby
fices and conference room, plus various departments including Economic
Development and Information Technology. The third floor will house the
Mayor’s Office and guest business suites, as well as provide generous space
for future growth. The building will be handicapped-accessible and meet all
current life safety codes throughout. It will feature enhanced security and
access control, as well as infrastructure to support the city’s critical emergency response functions. The project is set to begin in late March 2015
with a completion in mid-2016.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND
A CREDIT RATING TO BOAST
ABOUT
With a top tier credit rating from Moody’s and Standard & Poor, the city’s
finances are strong. An A2 credit rating was assigned in 2014 and is no easy
feat. From 2010 to 2014, the city demonstrated a track record of favorable
financial performance, maintenance of adequate debt coverage and future
manageable capital spending plans. This means that investors deem the city
to be of the highest quality, with minimal risk.
Exterior rendering of city hall by Exford Architects
The facility will give the residents of Bessemer a way to not
only enjoy themselves but also invest in their health and
physical well being for many years to come.
The new Bessemer City Hall will be a three-story,
29,650-square foot building located on Third Avenue
North at 17th Street. The first floor of the building will
include a grand entrance and spiral staircase, a multi-purpose room and city departments. The second floor will
house the City Council including council chambers, of-
The city’s 2014-2015 operating budget of more than $40 million dollars is
aimed to stimulate positive growth in the community. Focus on the city’s
infrastructure and employees is a continued priority. In 2014, city officials
provided a 3% cost-of-living increase to all city employees. This marked an
overall increase of 9% in 3 years.
“When I took office in 2010, the city’s finances were in shambles,” says Gulley. “We didn’t even have the money to make payroll, but that is just water
under the bridge now. The City of Bessemer’s finances are strong and it’s
because we have a mayor and council who are willing to work together to
do what is best for this great city.” Gulley’s passion is undeniable and when
talking to him you get the sense that he is willing to make the hard decisions
and do what it takes to lead the city to prosperity.
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CUTTING EDGE
TECHNOLOGY
New information technology is in progress, with the old city-wide
network transitioning to a city-wide managed fiber networks with
speeds up to 500 Mbps. The City will also launch a free-public WiFi network in the common areas of every city building by the end
of 2015, along with the purchase and installation of a new computerized Integrated Finance and Management System for employee
use. New credit card processing terminals are being installed in
the Revenue Dept., Building & Inspections Dept., and Civic Center with new upgrades to the existing systems at Municipal Court
and Bessemer Utilities. Other areas such as the Fleet Maintenance
Dept. just purchased a new automatic Freon recovery machine
and diagnostic computer scanner to better diagnose problems
with vehicles and expedite repair.
BETTER COMMUNICATION
A new Voice Over IP (VOIP) telephone system was installed last
year at Bessemer Electric & Water Service to improve the customer experience and increase customer satisfaction for nearly 45,000
water and electric customers. The city’s first ever “Citizen Notification System” is set to debut in mid to late 2015. It will be free to
the public and will improve communication with residences and
businesses in the city. Notifications will be made via text, emails
or telephones using a web browser or smart phone. Visit the city’s
website: www.bessemeral.org to sign up for the system.
MORE PAVING OF ROADS
TO COME
The city has a comprehensive $1.3 million dollar paving initiative
planned and already well underway. Improvements include the
continuation of the 2014 Paving Project with various streets in
Bessemer, including Oak Street, Westlake Drive, and portions of
Carriage Hills Drive, Hopewell Road, Parker Road and portions of
Carolina Avenue to be paved.
Picture of the Bessemer Civic Center
Bessemer Civic Center just finished a major renovation including
painting and flooring through and through. New LED lighting is
already in place, and this year will be a milestone in the civic center’s existence: the installation of a new state of the art sound system.
The old system (similar to the pictured above) was installed when the civic center was
first erected more than 30 years ago.
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Further funds were secured through the Alabama Transportation
Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP) to achieve the
city’s paving initiative, which will include on Fourth Avenue from
18th Street to McAdory School Road; Dartmouth Avenue from
14th Street to Lipscomb City Limits; McAshan Drive; and McCalla Road. Additionally, the city is currently working with state
officials to replace three bridges and install new traffic signals along
18th and 19th Street.
The ATRIP funding is from an Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) administered federal aid highway and paving
program that funds up to 80% of the construction of important
roadway projects. Fiscal responsibility of city officials has enabled
the city to provide the required 20% match necessary to secure
these grants. Other projects such as replacement and repair of sidewalks are also underway through use of similar funding. City offi-
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cials have continued to aggressively seek after available state and
federal monies. With several hundred thousand dollars secured,
there are many other projects on the horizon that will continue
in the beautification of Bessemer.
BUSINESSES ARE
GROWING BESSEMER’S
ECONOMY
Last year, the Building department issued building permits in
excess of $23 million on commercial projects and more than
$5 million on residential. Over the past four years, permits total
more than $120 million for commercial projects and $11 million for residential construction projects.
New companies are coming into the city in record numbers:
such as Shoals Ambulance, Harmony Medi-Spa & Wellness
Center, and Steyr Arms.
Steyr Arms, a division of Austria’s Steyr Mannlicher, relocated
their North American operations into the City. The company’s
move was completed in April 2014 and coincides with Steyr’s
150th anniversary of existence. Their $1.7 million investment opened a 30,000 square foot distribution center (with a
3,000-square-foot showroom) off of Morgan Road. Steyr imports hunting and sporting rifles and handguns and does some
gun assembly at the Bessemer facility. Steyr is already planning
to increase employees and do more firearm assembly at the Bessemer site. For more information, go to www.steyrarms.com
Some of the city's long-time businesses, like Masonry Arts are
being reimagined. Masonry Arts, Inc. has called Bessemer home
for more than 30 years. Three family generations later, the company is still going strong. Masonry Arts announced the formation of a new company, J.B. Processing last year, which is a $34
million dollar expansion of their campus in downtown Bessemer.
This venture includes the recent purchase of the famed white
marble rock quarry in Sylacauga, Alabama. The famed “Alabama
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Rendering of new processing facility and world headquarters for J.B. Processing
white” marble already lines the hallways and rooms of many governmental structures in D.C. and hotels in New York.
“We see the growth of Bessemer and it is a place that my family has
always done business.” Said Roy Swindal, CEO of J.B. Processing.
“When we saw the opportunity to expand, we wanted to stay in a
place that’s home for me.” The Swindal family has a long storied history of businesses in Bessemer that dates back to 1951. According to
Swindal, this new venture will be a worldwide operation with granite and marble slabs to be sold all over the U.S., Canada, Europe, the
Middle East and parts of Asia. City officials are excited about the plans
and how the famed Alabama white will say its processed right here in
Bessemer. For more information, go to www.masonryarts.com.
Milo’s Tea Co. also has a $13 million dollar expansion project well underway and is in transition from a regional footprint to a nationwide
presence. Each bottle produced will be stamped “Made in Bessemer,
Alabama”. In addition, the Koch Family purchased Alabama Splash
Adventure and Amusement Park in 2014. Millions of dollars have
been invested and the city will finally see the premiere amusement
park it has long deserved.
“We are excited to hear from more and more business interests eyeing
Bessemer as a place to locate,” says Mayor Gulley. “We believe more
and more people will come because of our aggressive recruitment
and unique location.”
CRIME IS ON THE DECLINE
In the wake of events like Ferguson, Mo., tensions are high between
residents and policeman all across the country. The spotlight is on
municipalities to make sure that its citizens are protected and that
transparency exists for law enforcement. Body cameras for all police officers and the purchase of 20 new fully equipped police cruisers is part of the city’s 2015 comprehensive plan to address these
issues and continue the downward trend of crime in the city.
Since 2011, the crime rate has decreased by 30%, and this year marks
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the 4th year in a row of declines. While one homicide is too many, only two were had in all of 2014.
Increased patrol coverage and more boots on the
ground have made it difficult for the criminal element to succeed, making Bessemer safer. A new
south precinct was opened in the Tannehill Promenade Shopping Center just off Exit 1 of I459.
FIRE PREVENTION
AND SAFETY AT ITS
VERY BEST
With more than 7,118 emergency incidents and
services calls, the year 2014 marked a busy year
for the Bessemer Fire Department. Approximately 359 fire related emergencies were responded
to in 2014 and not a single fire-related fatality
occurred. Bessemer Fire has one of the premiere
training facilities in the State of Alabama and certified 22 firefighters this past year, 19 of which were
from other fire departments throughout the state.
With installation of more than 100 smoke detectors in citizens’ homes at no cost to residents,
educational training at city schools, churches,
community centers, nursing homes and day cares
to over 1200 youth and 600 adults, and completion of more than 800 inspections on commercial
buildings, Bessemer Fire continues the city’s initiative to guarantee awareness for both business
and citizens alike of the appropriate fire safety
measures. Two new fire trucks costing nearly $1
million were placed in service at Fire Station No. 2
on Hall Avenue and Fire Station No. 5 in the Pipe
Shop Community.
MUCH NEEDED
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT IS
HAPPENING
The city has purchased the land adjacent to its
Emergency Operations Center on 9th Avenue to
build a community storm shelter. The EF2 tornado that touched down in Bessemer in April 2014
had winds of over 120 miles per hour and tore
an eight-mile path through the city. Hundreds
of houses and some businesses in the communi-
ty suffered damage, but thankfully, there was no loss of life. Police, Fire, Public Works,
Utilities, and all city departments worked diligently to return normalcy to the affected
residents. The city’s finances allowed the immediate designation of funds to aid in the
clean up and did not require waiting on funding from FEMA.
Following the April tornado, the city sought and received a grant to build a safe house
that is generator ready and equipped to accommodate housing of up to 100 displaced
citizens in the midst of a catastrophe. City officials are in the process of securing funds
to build additional safe houses throughout the city.
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Frank House Municipal Golf Course was also heavily
damaged during the April tornado and its clubhouse was
a total loss. A more attractive facility is well underway and
Frank House is planned to reopen late spring.
Carver Park is in the process of receiving a new dugout,
new press box, playground equipment, an expanded picnic area, and a new pavilion. The resurfacing of the park’s
walking track is already completed. The city’s other parks:
Abrams, McNeil, Bradford, and DeBardeleben Park also
received cosmetic updates in 2014, and the installation of
the new walking track at Hard Park is in its final stages.
District 1
Councilor
David Vance
Steps are being taken to increase home values and decrease breeding grounds for criminals by tearing down
dilapidated and blighted structures throughout the city.
Last year alone, the Building Dept., working with Public
Works and the Economic Development Dept. demolished 61 condemned structures. New crews were added to ensure that the city’s right of ways are free of trash,
and new equipment was purchased for the Public Works
Dept. to enable better maintenance and care of the city’s streets
and eliminate weed nuisances.
Other community developments include the continued role of
the Economic & Community Development Dept. in Bessemer,
which administers federal Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds. These funds purchased new ADA compliant
doors at the Bessemer Library. 150 Bessemer residents received
assistance in weatherizing their homes through a partnership with
the JCCEO’s Weatherization Program. $496,000 was disbursed
for emergency housing repair grants for the citizens of Bessemer.
Another $100,000 was set-aside in CDBG funds for construction
of a new recycling center.
District 2
Councilor
Chester W. Porter
District 5
District 3
Councilor
Cynthia
StephensonDonald
District 6
Councilor
Councilor
Ron Marshall
Jesse Matthews
President Pro-Tem
District 4
Councilor
Donna Thigpen
Council President
District 7
Councilor
Cleophus King
proved by the Federal Aviation Agency and Alabama Department
of Aeronautics. This puts Bessemer one step closer to becoming
a full service regional airport. The Bessemer Airport Authority is
seeking a multi-phase FAA grant for taxiway and ramp improvements and has plans to expand and update its terminal in the near
future. In 2014, three new businesses located at the airport. Bessemer Airport is currently a reliever airport for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Visit: www.bessemerairportauthority.com for more information.
Bessemer is storied with glimpses of greatness and is built on
a foundation of being willing to innovate and to take chances to
make Bessemer the best place to call home.
Improvements are also on the horizon for Bessemer Housing Authority (BHA), which is set to begin the conversion and rehabilitation of Davis Heights and Asbury Howard Apartments. This
project is an investment of more than 8.1 million that impacts 536
apartments in the city and will include renovations that improve
safety, security and energy efficiency. BHA is the only housing
agency in Alabama to have a project approved in the new Rental
Assistance Demonstration (RAD) initiative of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Many leaders have come and gone filled with ideas of promise—
some met and other exceeded, of hope—that Bessemer can too—,
and of faith—that God’s grace abounds, and of resolve—to make
the hard decisions to build a better Bessemer. Founder DeBardeleben wanted Bessemer to be a place that attracts business across
the nation and be a success among cities. One hundred and twenty-nine years later, city officials are attracting businesses from across
the world and continuing to grow. Talk to any council member or
business leader and you get the sense that building the community
is a priority and understand that much more is to come.
Expansion and growth at the Bessemer Airport is on the horizon.
An airport master plan was completed in 2014 and has been ap-
“We look forward to what is ahead in Bessemer,” says Mayor Gulley, “and truly believe that God’s hand is upon this great city.”
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Milo’s Tea Co. Goes Nationwide
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Whether on a hot summer day under the cool of a shade tree or in
the cold of winter beside the warm glow of a fire, a glass of sweet tea
is a simple luxury that is staple here in Bessemer, the home of Milo’s Tea Company. Milo’s is a family-owned, certified women owned
business, producing up to 200,000 gallons of all natural beverages
each day in its plant here in Bessemer.
Milo’s began in 1946 as a restaurant founded by Milo and Bea Carlton after Milo returned from serving his country in World
War II. The war was over but rationing of
items like sugar was still a necessity. Something as simple as pre-sweetening tea was
balked at in the 40s, but Milo was faced
with a decision: keep putting bowls of sugar on the table for patrons
to sweeten their tea or let Bea use the sugar for her pies. Milo took a
gamble and decided to offer pre-sweetened tea. This ensured enough
sugar ration for both Bea’s pies and sweet tea. The customers loved
the sweet tea! Pretty soon, they came to Milo’s Hamburger Shop for
not just great burgers, fries, and pies but just for the sweet tea.
In the late 1980s, Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea was bottled by the gallon and made its way to into local grocery stores in the Birmingham
metro area. Milo’s philosophy was simple – use high quality, fresh,
natural ingredients, listen to your customers and never sacrifice taste.
One store at a time, Milo’s Famous Tea grew and grew throughout
the region. In 1997, the company launched Milo’s Unsweet tea and
demand for Milo’s Tea continued to grow.
The family sold the popular regional burger chain, Milo’s Hamburgers in 2002 and opened its Bessemer plant to focus solely on tea. By
2006, No Calorie Sweet Tea sweetened with Splenda joined their
Famous Sweet Tea and Unsweet. These core items grew to 18 Southeastern states.
In 2014, Milo’s increased its footprint to 38 states. It also launched 3
new beverages - Milo’s Decaf Sweet Tea, Milo’s Lemonade and Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea and Lemonade (a/k/a “Milo’s Mix”).
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by Roderick J Evans
These additions were the result of customer requests, with Milo’s
Decaf Sweet Tea being one of the most requested new additions to
the Milo’s beverage lineup.
Nearly 69 years after Milo’s Famous Tea was first brewed, Milo and
Bea’s vision is still alive. “Our mission is to produce and market the
highest quality teas and other natural beverages in the world,” says
Patricia Wallwork, the company’s chief executive officer and granddaughter of Milo and Bea Carlton. “These three new beverages do
just that by bringing additional refreshing, healthy Milo’s flavors to
our loyal fans.”
Even with the addition of new products, Milo’s continues to source
only natural ingredients, fresh brew
all of their teas and
never use colors, CEO Patricia Wallwork with expanded product line
acids, additives or preservatives. The ingredient list is simple: custom
blended teas hand selected and sourced from Argentina, fresh lemon
juice, pure cane sugar sourced from the U.S., and filtered water. The
proof is in label.
Between 2014 and 2015, Milo’s will invest more than $13 million in
its Bessemer facility to expand and upgrade capacity. In 2014, Milo’s
increased its employee count by about 50% and has numerous open
positions currently posted on its website today.
Under the direction of CEO Patricia Wallwork, CFO Mark Jacobs,
Mitch Wolfe (VP of Sales and Marketing) and Steve Heiberger (VP
of Operations), it’s easy to see how Milo and Bea’s vision lives on.
There are no gimmicks with Milo’s beverages. It simply tastes good,
is straightforward and refreshing. And of course, all Milo’s beverages
are made right here in Bessemer, Alabama!
Retailers carrying Milo’s products can be found by visiting their
store locator at drinkmilos.com/locate and at drinkmilos.com/new.
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A Koch Family Tradition:
Alabama
Splash Adventure
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Next time the urge for a beach getaway strikes,
pack up the family and head over to Alabama
Splash Adventure. It’s the perfect way to soak in
some sun and make a splash or two.
The Koch family purchased Alabama Splash
Adventure Water Park and its surrounding 89
acres in March 2014. This is truly a family affair with Dan Koch owning the park with his
younger sister Natalie. Dan’s mom, Pat Koch
can be seen at the park every day greeting
guests, making fries, and doing whatever needs
to be done. Dan says that his family is his core
team and that it is truly family-owned and operated.
With over $7 million dollars invested into the
park, the Koch’s have a long-term strategic plan
to make Alabama Splash Adventure a place
that is clean, safe, and a good value for family
fun.
“We have only begun,” says Dan, “and are blessed to be able to care for such a lovely park.”
While Dan would not go into the complete
details of the strategic plan, he did say that the
Kochs are here “to grow with Bessemer and the
great State of Alabama.”
The Koch’s are no strangers to the amusement
park business and has owned and operated
Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana for decades. We are talking
by Roderick J Evans
nearly 75 years of experience that the Koch’s plan to
use to turn Alabama Splash Adventure into a place
that you want to keep coming backing to. The Koch’s
have a history of doing it right and invested more
than $100 million back into Holiday World and
Splashin’ Safari over a 10 year period.
“We have an opportunity to build a spectacular
park,” says Dan. “Lightning struck once when we created Holiday
World. It’s about to strike again, this time in Bessemer. Dan continued, “We, ASA, will always be safe,
friendly, clean and great service. I have no intention
of ever retiring or selling this park. This park is the
Koch family’s passion. We love it here.” According to Dan Koch, you will see the transition
back into two true parks: Alabama Adventure and
Splash Adventure with improvements yearly for
both the water and theme park.
For 2014, some emphasis was given to the water park
side. Along with existing water-based attractions, the
Koch’s added six new attractions between the park’s
current Main Street and waterpark areas. Free parking, in park WIFI, sunscreen, and inner tubes were a
few other additions this past year.
For 2015, free unlimited soft drinks and the “best
all around wooden rollercoaster,” the Rampage will
return. The rollercoaster last operated in 2011, and
the 1998-built thriller was in dire need of some tender love and care. The initial plan was to spend a half
a million to get it back up and running, but in true
Koch style the project nearly eclipsed $1 million just
because they wanted to do it right and make it better
than before. Dan says that “the design of that coaster was done by some of the very best roller coaster
designers on the planet. It’s a super star wooden
coaster!”
In October of 2014, a private event was hosted for
a group known as the Alabama Coaster Enthusiasts.
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When reached out to for comment, Southeast
Regional Rep Josh Herrington had this to say:
“Rampage’s million dollar makeover at Alabama Splash Adventure marks the beginning
of a new era in the park’s storied history and
coaster enthusiasts everywhere are thrilled
with the results. From its initial 102 foot,
56mph plunge down a hillside to the last diving turn into the station, never has a coaster
been so appropriately named. It’s fast paced,
3,500 foot long layout mixed with laterals and
airtime firmly places Rampage in the upper
echelon of coaster rankings for good reason. If
you’ve ever wondered what “coaster nirvana” is
like, you have to visit Alabama Splash Adventure and take a ride (or three!) on Rampage.”
Founded in 1978, American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) is a non-profit organization of more
than 5,000 members from 16 countries. ACE
is known for its preservation efforts in rescuing
classic wooden roller coasters. So for ACE to
offer its approval is more than just a big deal.
Dan’s excitement is contagious and you can’t
help but appreciate the strategic and thoughtful
way he and his family are improving the park. A
few minutes with Dan and you start to understand, the Kochs are driven to do it the “right”
way. Dan says our goal is to “become the happiest, most fun-filled park for the families and
kids of Alabama and beyond.” For more information visit: alabamasplash.com and pick up a
season pass.
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someone,
it is an action of love,
a gift to that person,
a beautiful thing. ”
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BUSINESS
The Autobahn
Indoor Speedway
Comes to Bessemer
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by Roderick J Evans
Go-kart enthusiasts soon will be able to zip and zoom around the area’s first indoor racetrack. The Autobahn Indoor Speedway will open
in Bessemer, Alabama, just off the Morgan Road exit in mid Summer
(June/July 2015). This completely indoor go-kart racing facility will
be state of the art and will boast F1 inspired electric go-karts that can
reach speeds of up to 50 mph. The go-kart track is planned to encompass nearly 53,000 square feet, and the facility will feature party
rooms for corporate events or birthday parties, and a snack bar.
“Go-kart racing is a fun, exciting
sport and this facility is a way to get
the thrill of racing without the expense of having to buy and maintain
your own karts.” says Bill Harris, Director of Operations for Autobahn
Indoor Speedway, LLC.
“It will be as simple as ‘arrive and drive,’” says Bill.
Whether you arrive individually or in small groups, you can try just
one race, or take advantage of the multi-race packages. And the package races you buy can be used anytime because they never expire!
Bessemer’s Autobahn will be open to the general public 7 days a
week (except during private events).
Karts will be divided into junior (at least 48” tall and 8-12 years old)
limited to 25 mph and adult (13 or above and 56” tall) up to 50 mph.
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The racing for the junior and adult karts will be kept separate. All
karts are electrically and remotely controlled. All racers get a safety
briefing and a helmet. And the walls will also feature safety barriers
just in case your “need for speed” gets a little out of control.
Now this is NOT bumper cars. It’s an all out race where the best lap
time is the winner. These all-electric, emission-free karts mean that
you can enjoy an exhilarating thrill year round. The Autobahn Indoor Speedway promises a winding track, with both straightaways
and hairpin turns that can be rearranged to maintain an element of
surprise and difficulty. Adult karts will have 14 laps to get their best
time and junior karts will have 12. Bill estimates they will be able to
have about 60 patrons race each hour at this facility. An area for spectators (about 60-100) will also be available.
The company did not disclose the amount invested to bring the Autobahn to Bessemer but indicated it was a significant amount to get
the project ready to open by late June, early July of 2015. The company has signed a 10-year lease on the 53,000 square foot facility off
Morgan Road.
“This is home to me,” says Bill. “I’m excited to bring this opportunity
back to my community.” “I plan to be here a while.” Bill is a resident
of McCalla, Alabama since 2004 and has lived off and on in the Birmingham area since 1982.
Autobahn Indoor Speedway has four other locations: Jessup MD
(Baltimore), Jacksonville FL, Memphis TN (opening March 2015)
and Manassas VA (opening May 2015). For more information on the opening of the Bessemer location
visit: autobahnspeed.com.
WE’RE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
2015 will be a historical year for Medical West. Not only is the newly renovated hospital
continuing to add experienced primary care physicians and specialists, Medical West will be home
to the state’s first Freestanding Emergency Department on Highway 150. With thirteen locations
from Vance to Hoover, Medical West has made it more convenient than ever to find a health
center in YOUR neighborhood! Each location offers convenient access with a friendly staff and highly
trained physicians. Many offer same day appointments to fit your busy schedule.
Top left- Medical West OB/GYN; Top right- Medical West Cardiovascular Group
Bottom- State’s FIRST Freestanding Emergency Department- 2015
Dr. Danika Hickman
(Main Campus)
(205) 481-8455
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MEET OUR NEW PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS.
THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILY OF PHYSICIANS
BRIAN WELLS, MD • MARY BETH DEARMON, MD• ALISHA THOMPSON CONGRESS, DO • KALIM ALI, MD
From left to rightBrian Wells , MD- Internal Medicine, Vance Health Center
Mary Beth Dearmon, MD- Internal Medicine, Tannehill Health Center
Alisha Thompson Congress, DO- Family Medicine, Main Campus
Kalim Ali, MD- Family Medicine, Parkwest Health Center
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MILESTONES
“Let the work I have done speak
for me,” was the theme of the November 7,
Let the
work
I have
done
speak
for me
2014 Retirement Celebration held at the Bessemer
Civic Center for the Honorable Councilor Sarah
W. Belcher. These nine words speak volumes about
the life, commitment and impact of the 20 years of
service Councilor Belcher gave to her community
throughout her tenure on the Bessemer City Council.
A PILLAR OF
RESPECT & SERVICE
IN THE GREATER
BESSEMER COMMUNITY
By Dr. Erline Patrick, Sarah Belcher and Roderick J. Evans
Sarah Wallace Belcher was born in Alabama and
grew up in Bessemer, as did her husband, James F.
Belcher. She proudly shares (and still blushes a bit)
that she met the love of her life in about 11th grade
at Wenonah High School. Prouder still is when she
says: “We celebrated our 55th Wedding Anniversary
this year!” And you get the feeling she is just as excited now as she was the very first time they met, more
than 50 years ago. Mother of two sons, Carlos Ray
(deceased) and James Felix, Jr. and daughter, Angela
Wilson; and Grandmother of 10 and Great-Grandmother of 9, Mrs. Sarah W. Belcher’s eyes sparkle as
she dotes on her family, relatives and friends.
She was looked to; looked up to; but looked down
on no one in need of help or anyone who crossed
her path. Often, she was not contacted directly but
heard of a situation where help was needed and intervened. While Councilor Belcher will always be
known as a passionate advocate for helping people,
she was just as persistent at counseling those she felt
were the cause of the problem or issue they were
blaming others for. True to herself and with a style
all her own, there was no mistaking Belcher’s resolve
to make sure all had a clear understanding of what
needed to be done.
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MILESTONES
Councilor Belcher indeed was relentless at seeking help for others
and her soft-spoken voice was not
to be misheard or ignored. The
urgency of helping a family to
find decent housing; pleading a
case with an attorney for leniency
for teenagers in trouble; helping a
young single Mom find a babysitter so that she could work and not
miss school; or taking money out
of her pocket to buy clothing for a
youngster in need—all of these things were important to her constituents,
friends, and family, and Belcher did not relent until she found a way to get
it done.
Perhaps Councilor Belcher can best be characterized as that reliable,
strong thread or ribbon of hope for families and for members of District 3,
across Greater Bessemer and beyond. Service, trustworthiness, diligence,
truth, love and belief in the good of others, regardless of the circumstances
or their place in life is the mantra she lives by. This ribbon of strength and
consistency is exemplified in the different venues she has served and taken
active roles, over the past two decades:
EDUCATION- as an advocate for the best education our children could get as shown through her support and work with teachers,
counselors and students of the Hard Elementary School, soliciting back
packs and school supplies for students and others in her district and continuing contact with them when they went on to Middle and High Schools;
THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY - as a member of
the Bessemer Chamber of Commerce and with the honor of being named
the 2013 “Ambassador of the Year,” by the Chamber for consistent guidance and encouragement to Bessemer business owners and entrepreneurs;
HOUSING- as a staunch supporter of affordable housing, appealing to the Bessemer Housing Authority to provide the best possible hous-
ing and services for her constituents as well as for others not in her district;
ADVOCACY- working tirelessly in the Advocacy Center in the
Office of the District Attorney, to help ensure a better future or a second
chance for young men and women who found themselves in trouble and
no place to turn;
SERVICE- using her early Nursing career contacts from places she
worked as a Certified LPN, including the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital and the former Lloyd Nolan Hospital of Fairfield
to get the best medical and other services possible for her constituents.
This also included working for the American Red Cross and other charities, that provided aid for physical disabilities along with other medical or
counseling help;
POLITICS- became widely known and respected as a public figure,
not just in District 3, but statewide and nationally: She utilized her membership in the Alabama League of Cities, the National League of Cities and
the National Black Caucus of U.S. Elected Officials to nurture and increase
contacts and build support. Councilor Belcher was reelected to her position on the Bessemer City Council for 5 consecutive terms!
Councilor Belcher also worked closely with the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls
Club of America, Southside Homes Unit. She became a regular visitor and
supporter of the Club and reflects often on her interaction with children
and families she knew throughout the community.
In recognition of “Character Traits of Excellence in the Community,” Councilor Belcher received the Pillar of Respect Award during the
February 6, 2014 Celebration of Black History Month, sponsored by the
Bessemer Library and the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club. Other Bessemer
officials and civic leaders who also received awards for exemplary character traits in doing their job, included: Honorable/Mayor Kenneth Gulley;
Honorable/Judge Lynneice Washington; Honorable/Senator Priscilla
Dunn; and Chief of Bessemer Police, Mr. Nathaniel Rutledge. The Character Traits for these Pillars of Excellence Awards included: Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Fairness and Citizenship.
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MILESTONES
Selected questions from recent phone chats and an interview tell even more of the
depth of soul and service of this very special Alabama native:
Q: What role models or mentors would you name who most inspired
you to pursue your life goals and achievements, especially of the past 20
years?
A:
My family and extended family always encouraged me. And my
husband, before and after we married, was also like a mentor.
Q: You spoke of favorite Priests in your earlier years when you converted to Catholicism. How vital were their roles; and the role of the church in
guiding your career?
or and played a key role in completing the plans for building the new
Water Plant. Also, the plans to move forward on the new Recreation
Center and City Hall buildings in Bessemer are very positive for the
future of our City; and I am proud that I could help make this possible
during my tenure. And finally, the appreciation expressed by so many
constituents and the number of Awards I have received, I deeply cherish. In several cases I was truly surprised. I just felt I was doing my job
and Thanking God for the opportunity to help and serve others to the
best of my ability.
A: I became a Catholic more than fifty years ago; but I grew up Bap- Q: What advice or comments do you have about Bessemer’s future, its
tist. The earlier Priests who influenced my life were Fr. Noel and Fr.
Pascal of St. Francis of Assisi, where I still attend. All of my children and
grandchildren also were converts or born Catholic. Pastors of Old St.
Paul Baptist Church, such as Rev. W. F. Bryant and Rev. Alphonso January and the Elders of that community, also were role models for me.
Q: Why did you choose Nursing as your career?
A: Because I loved serving and helping others in need, both medically as well as in the community as far back as I can remember.
Q: Did you have mentors or role models who made a difference while in
school or after becoming a Certified Nurse?
A: Yes, there were several, including Mrs. Gloria Hill, Head Nurse
of the then, State & Vocational Technical School that was located near
Wenonah High School. Mrs. Eleanor Bell, my cousin, also was a mentor.
Q: Describe the difference in your life and daily routine since retiring
from the Bessemer City Council back in October 2014?
A: Well, I can spend a little more time with my family and friends.
But on some days, there really is not a great bit of difference. I still receive calls from a number of former constituents seeking advice and
help on different things. And asking for help in contacting the right officials or persons needed to tackle an issue or find answers for problems
they are dealing with.
Q: What one or two achievements during your tenure as Bessemer City
Councilor are you proudest of ?
A: The Department of Human Resources (DHR) - The location
of the DHR building would have been a big problem for elderly citizens in getting there and for others seeking employment or just working there. I advocated for it to be built closer to downtown Bessemer,
which made getting there much more convenient. Another, was my
appointment to the Jefferson County Zoning Board where I was proud
to work with, now deceased, Mr. W.W. Ledbetter, who was a Council-
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leadership and your former fellow Councilors?
A: Our city has changed dramatically under the current City Lead-
ership Team. I feel very pleased with the direction Bessemer is going
and believe our future is in good hands. Three years ago, all of our districts were operating in the Red; now they are operating in the Black.
And a number of new building projects, new housing and renovations
are underway, that also include the improvements and renovation for
Hard Park. City workers and retirees are getting raises, our crime rate
is going down, and the blight of old and abandoned houses is being
dealt with. And all of this is happening in a short period of time, over
the past 3 - 5 years.
As for my fellow former
Councilors, I wish them
well. My advice to them
would be to continue to
really work hard to find out
and deal with their constituents’ needs and issues; to
be a supportive team; and
to always do their homework on projects before
taking a stand.”
“Thank you, for the opportunity to do this interview and to
reflect on my tenure and service
as a Councilor for the City of
Bessemer for the past 20 years. I
have enjoyed every minute of it!
And I wish the City of Bessemer
and the Chamber of Commerce
- All the Very Best.” Sarah W.
Belcher.
Boards & Committees
On Which Councilor
Served & Other Tributes
Government Utility Services
Corp;
Bessemer Chamber of Commerce:
Named Ambassador of the
Year, 2013;
The American Red Cross;
The Downtown Redevelopment Board;
Chair, Utilities & Paving Committees;
The Fire Department Committee,
Fourth of July Celebration,
Christmas Parade,
Golf Course & Special Events
Committees;
Member of the Alabama
League of Cities, National
League of Cities;
The National Black Caucus of
Local Elected Officials.
HEALTH
Investing
in a Better
Health:
Medical
West is
Expanding
M
by Roderick J Evans
Medical West, an affiliate of the UAB Health System launched a $15
million dollar capital improvements plan in late 2013, which included renovations, equipment, infrastructure, and information systems
upgrades.
“Our goal is twofold: we want our space to be more functional and
better meet the needs of the people we see every day,” said Keith,
“and also provide our staff the much needed equipment to enhance
the quality of care here at Medical West.”
“We want to make our facility as
comfortable and convenient as possible,” said Keith Pennington, CEO
and President of Medical West. “All of
our renovation plans were made with
our patients and visitors in mind.”
Upon entering the lobby, patient rooms, and cafeteria, you begin to
get a sense of what Keith is talking about. The attention to detail is
immediate and is more inviting. But there is much more than just
cosmetic updates.
The multi-phase renovation plan
includes not just the main hospital
campus on 9th Avenue SW in Bessemer, Alabama but also Medical
West’s thirteen other health centers
will receive attention.
Keith Pennington, UAB West CEO
The main hospital campus renovations include new flooring
throughout the facility, upgraded patient rooms, bathrooms and
furniture, and redesigned nurse stations. Common areas such as
the Cafeteria, Professional Building Lobby, and Registration have
already been completed.
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In 2012, Medical West made several imaging upgrades, such as a
64-slice CT scanner and new digital mammography. The Nuclear
Medicine Suite renovation was recently completed and included the
addition of state of the art nuclear medicine camera and echocardiogram machine. Other new information technology and equipment
are also in the plans. Currently, the renovation team is currently
working on transforming the hospital’s staff areas, including surgery
and health information management. The inpatient rehab unit ren-
ovation is complete and will better accommodate patients that often
stay an extended period of time. This is the most comprehensive renovation of the Bessemer area
hospital in years. Formerly Bessemer Memorial, then Bessemer
HEALTH
Carraway, and then becoming a part of
the UAB Health System in 2002, Medical
West has continued to grow and thrive.
Now with more than 1100 employees, 300
medical staff, and 13 outpatient health centers, Medical West is a 310-bed acute care
hospital that continues a tradition of more
Rendering of the Alabama’s first free standing ER
than 50 years of seeking to promote health
and wellness in the community. In 2014, Medical West had close
a level 3 trauma center (equivalent to other Birmingham metro
to 150,000 visits in 2014. These hospital services include: a 21-bed
hospitals) and will offer the same quality of service provided by
Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, GI Services, Cardiits existing emergency room and physicians in the main Bessemer
ology Services, Women’s Center, Geriatric-Psychiatric Unit, Diagcampus, including convenient outpatient diagnostic services.
nostic Imaging, Surgical Services, Rehabilitation (Inpatient and
With 10 exam rooms including: two trauma rooms, CT, X-ray, ulOutpatient), Sleep Center and Advanced Wound Center.
trasound, EKG, laboratory and room for expansion, Medical West
We are proud to serve the Bessemer community,” says Pennington,
FED will be a great benefit to the growing Hoover community
“and strive to deliver quality health care to each and every patient.”
but also provide convenient access to healthcare for citizens in the
southeast geographical area of Bessemer.
Medical West has long been an innovator of care and is investing
another $13.5 million to build the first Freestanding Emergency
Medical West has a vision to bring exceptional care to the area. For
Department (FED) in the state of Alabama, just off of Highway
more information about the Medical West Health System and the
150 in Hoover, Alabama. This 24,342 square foot facility will boast
services provided, visit: medicalwesthospital.org.
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ENVIRONMENT
Expanded Recycling
On Its Way To Bessemer
T
By Alan Gurganus and Roderick J. Evans
The Bessemer Recycling Center is in the planning stages of an extensive expansion. Once complete, the new recycling center will accept
a broader range of materials, including glass, plastic, paper, textiles,
electronics, and more. The new recycling center will be owned by
the City of Bessemer and operated by the Alabama Environmental
Council (AEC), the same non-profit organization that has operated the Downtown Birmingham Recycling Center for more than 30
years.
The AEC approached Bessemer for the new recycling center because
of its centralized location to other communities lacking a recycling
program, a vibrant downtown, and growing population. In 2012, the
AEC received a grant from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to place a recycling trailer at Pleasant Hill
United Methodist Church. This trailer was quickly overwhelmed with
recycling and ultimately had to be removed due to lack of resources to
haul to the Birmingham center for emptying. This informed the decision to build a new Bessemer center to meet demand.
Similar to the Downtown Birmingham Recycling Center, the Bessemer Recycling Center will be a community drop-off recycling center. This means that the recycling center will collect sorted recyclables in various bays and containers. From here, most of the materials
will be baled by type to prepare it for shipment to a larger recycling
facility—such as a paper mill—or one of many Alabama manufacturers. Paper will be transformed into products like new paper,
cardboard, tissue, paper backing for roof shingles, and even insulation. Your water bottles, milk jugs, and butter tubs will become new
bottles, clothing, artificial lumber, carpet, and even recycling bins.
Glass bottles and jars will be transformed into fiberglass, cement,
and abrasives. Although cans almost always become cans—often
Did you know if Alabamians recycled just 10% more
than we currently do, that we could create 1,400
new jobs while simultaneously conserving natural
resources and reducing pollution?
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Future plans and designs are well underway for a new and expanded Bessemer
Recycling Center. These are early renderings of what the new facility could look like.
[pictured: aerial (above), flow (below)]The City continues to work with the AEC and
the Architect to improve design and flow.
back on the shelf in less than 60 days—aluminum can also become
airplanes, wire, and car parts.
The new recycling center is expected to attract citizens from surrounding communities and save the city an estimated $25,000 per
year in landfill fees. Additionally, the AEC will expand their Business
Recycling Program into Bessemer, giving businesses, non-profits,
and schools the opportunity to participate in a recycling pickup
service. The Bessemer Recycling Center will also host community workshops and offer event-recycling bins for loan. Tours will be
available by appointment.
Find more information at recycleAL.com.
Did you also know that by recycling in Alabama,
you help supply over 27 Alabama manufacturers
with the materials they need to make consumer
goods worth over $6.6 billion in annual sales?
Did you know that
recycled glass is used in
everything from carpet
to cement?
ENVIRONMENT
W
Did You
Know?
By Roderick J. Evans
We wake up in the morning, take a shower, brush our teeth, grab a cup of coffee and head out for the day. Water is an important part of our daily lives and
we use it for a wide variety of purposes. Every drop counts.
If you think you need just 8 glasses of water a day, think again! On average, the
“water footprint” of an American is 32,911 glasses a day. That is 751,777 gallons
a year for one person. About 96% of this water is “hidden” and used to grow and
make things you eat, wear and use and to generate energy. This puts the average
daily U.S. total water near 355 billion gallons a year.
In Alabama alone, a year can range from 5,000 to 10,000 million gallons of water
used per day.
Water is categorized into three types: blue – raw water extracted from rivers, lakes
and groundwater; green – rainwater used directly by crops; and grey – the amount
needed to dilute polluted water into a usable condition.
The Warrior River provides blue water directly to the Bessemer Water Filtration Treatment Facility.
The Governmental Utilities Service Corporation of the City of Bessemer [GUSC]
pumps more than 11 million gallons per day in winter months and 13-14 million
gallons per day in summer months into the water system of Bessemer Utilities [BU],
which sells drinking water retail to nearly 30,000 customers daily in Bessemer, Hoover,
and other surrounding communities.
Average daily U.S. domestic
water use (including outdoor)
is 27.4 billion gallons. 87%
(23.8 bgd) of this water is
provided via public water
suppliers. The remaining 13%
(3.6 bgd) is self-supplied
through wells and other
infrastructure. Average daily U.S.
total water use is 355
billion gallons. Other
than domestic use,
this water is used
for thermoelectric
power, industrial,
mining, aquaculture,
livestock and
irrigation
purposes. Bessemer Utilities spent 1.2 million dollars in 2014 to bring
online two water tanks: Holbrooks and Lipscomb to improve
efficiency and delivery of the city’s water system.
Consider this: It takes a considerable amount of energy to
deliver and treat the water you use every day. For example, letting your faucet run for five minutes uses about as much energy
as letting a 60-watt light bulb run for 22 hours. So you start to
see just how every drop counts.
Aerial photo of the Bessemer Water Treatment Facility.
[Source: The Nature Conservancy: nature.org, the Water Footprint Network: waterfootprint.org, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: epa.gov, and the U.S. Geological Survey:
usgs.gov]
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education
& culture
B
A New
Sound
in the City
Bessemer City School has established a new radio station, 96.9 FM WVBCLP, the Voice of Bessemer City. The station was licensed on September 8,
2014 and plays a variety of Smooth Jazz, Old School and Today’s R&B. Students at the high school are enrolled in a radio production class that helps
them learn to run the station, which broadcasts within the city limits of Bessemer or online or is available by smartphone, via the Tune-In app.
Bessemer Public Library
Sees Record Visits
Bessemer Public Library had 115,615 visitors in 2014.
The Library also established a Foundation Board, this
past year, to enhance and broaden its service to the
community. It partnered with Congresswoman Terri
Sewell to honor and memorialize the Montford Point
Marines, the first African Americans to serve in the
United States Marine Corps.
Bessemer City School System Exploring
Digital 1:1 Initiative
All over the country, public school systems are going digital with use of iPads and take-home laptops for students. In August 2012, Huntsville City Schools was one of the largest public schools in
Alabama to launch a digital 1 to 1 initiative placing iPads in the hands of grades K-2 and take-home
laptops to students K-12 for digital textbooks and interactive curriculum. Hoover City Schools
launched a similar “Engaged Learning Initiative,” with use of iPads and Google Chromebooks.
These initiatives are aimed at allowing teachers to learn, in
real time, each student’s academic strengths and weaknesses
and to customize lessons for those students using appropriate interactive software in this increasingly digital world.
With such an initiative, the ability to help students with
learning disabilities such as Dyslexia or Auditory Processing Disorder becomes a reality; and Huntsville and Hoover
schools have seen improving student performance across
the board since the introduction of their initiatives.
Could Bessemer City Schools be next? This year, the Bessemer School System announced it is in the planning stages
of executing a Digital 1:1 initiative, aimed at placing an electronic device for viewing of textbooks and an interactive curriculum into the hands of every student in Bessemer City Schools.
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Did
You
Know
?
1 in every 5 students
or rather 15% to 20% of the
U.S. have a language-based
learning disability. According
to the National Assessment
of
Educational
Progress
(NAEP) 38% of fourth grade
students have “below basic”
reading skills. These students
are below the 40th percentile
(performing below 60% of
their peers) and are at greater than 50% chance of failing
the high-stakes, year-end
school achievement tests.
Even those with ADHD
could find the interactive
curriculum better suited
to keep their attention.
Accordingly, 30 to 50 percent of children with ADHD
also have a specific learning
disability, and the two conditions can interact to make
learning extremely challenging. [More information at
nces.ed.gov and
nimh.nih.
gov].
EDUCATION & CULTURE
Life Mosiac: A Book Review
Looking back over the years, we all have
had our share of ups and downs. Whether
triumph or regret, you soon learn to stop
and reflect on where you’ve been and what
you’ve been through. The progress of the
City of Bessemer and the surrounding community is a reminder to continue striving
forward. Tough economic times, loss of loved ones, and even learning your
health is fading requires a decision: Will you celebrate life
despite it all?
By Roderick J. Evans
its ups and downs, is a beautiful mosaic, worthy of praise, thanksgiving and
helping others, daily.” This all seems to be grounded in learning simply, to trust
God in the midst of everything.
Dr. Erline M. Patrick has had a rich, fulfilling career of achievement and service, holding degrees from Talledega College (Biology); MA(+) in Education from the University of Hartford; and the PH.D in Educ. Admin. from the Univ. of Conn., at Storrs, CT.
To get a copy of Life Mosaic go to - https://amazon.com/author/erlinepatrick. Vocal
CD, JOY! go to - epat.v pweb.com or cdbaby.com/cd/erlinepatrick.
I recently stumbled upon Life Mosaic, a thoughtful collection of poems and prose by Dr. Erline Patrick who now retired resides here in Bessemer with her husband Alphonso.
Her work is reminiscent of the early works of the late
Maya Angelou and displays a willingness to speak about
life honestly and not shy away from the hard topics. The
images in Life Mosaic are startlingly beautiful. They rise
naturally from the landscape and language of Patrick with
a cadence, and sort of rhythm, that pulls you into the ebb
and flow of life, and her life stories.
The first poem in the book, “Joy!” is a song of praise. It
feels like a memory of a meeting of the speaker with her
Maker that silently tells of her trust in God. “Grace makes
it all happen/ Clears a path for you every day/ Christ Jesus, Navigator/ Brings Joy as He paves the way.” The writing style makes you feel as if a master storyteller is pulling
you to learn, as she has learned, to face life through a lens
of Joy! Works such as “Boy-man” and “COLOR: Justice
v. Injustice” are stark reminders of reality in our world, as
she has seen it. You are drawn into the middle of the story
and become like the speaker experiencing life in that very
moment.
Another favorite is “Desert Winter: the Master Painter.”
The first 20 lines give you a glimpse of the beauty the
speaker sees in the Arizona desert landscape. Then without warning, she tells you of “both [eyes] straining/to see,
to savor/this wondrous work of the Master-Painter” from
Fuchs & Gutatta, a corneal/eye disorder she has learned
to live with. The speaker is not sad but rather hopeful and
thankful to God for even a strained glimpse of His amazing, ageless artistry. Another work: “Just Like Mama,”
tells the story of determination and resilience of her sister
as she battled cancer, and the author again returns us to her
trust in God and reminds the reader to hold on to Him,
regardless.
Life Mosaic is Patrick’s true testimony of embracing and
not shying away from life. She believes, “Life, regardless of
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PA RT N E R
WITH
US
The Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce continues
to aggressively work for the betterment of the southwestern Jefferson county region. In our 93rd year, the
chamber follows an annual Plan of Action that addresses business issues, workforce concerns, community needs, tourism development and other programs
that positively affect our region. Our organization regularly receives requests from businesses and individuals outside our area looking for information on local
businesses that offer a product or service. These referrals are an important part of Chamber membership as
we refer members first.
Also, Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, a group of dedicated leaders throughout the
City of Bessemer are available to assist with public relations for public events of businesses and education/
civic groups. Each Ambassador possesses excellent
leadership qualities and makes a daily commitment to
promote Bessemer with confidence.
Check out our website at bessemerchamber.com to
find out more about the chamber.
The business community continues to grow with new
firms moving in and established businesses seeking to
become a more active part of this growth. Your participation will make you a partner in our progress. Dues
are tax deductible as a business expense and the chamber works with you to grow your business through our
ongoing efforts. Consider partnering with the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce.
Thanks for your consideration,
LaTasha B. Cook, President
Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce
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4990 Premiere Parkway
Exit 108 I-59
at Academy Drive
205.424.4121
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DIRECTORY
2015 Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce
D IR EC TORY
CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP LISTING
Refer to Main list for contact information
ACCOUNTING
AMERICAN LEGION
Kellum, Wilson & Associates
Accounting/CPA
Russell & Company, LLC CPA
The Principal & Associates CPA
William Parsons CPA
Bessemer Cut Off American Legion
ATTORNEYS
ALUMINUM RECYCLING
Bains & Terry, P. C.
Bingham at Law
Cynthia Parris Smith, Atty at Law
David J. Hobdy, Attorney at Law
Kathryn L. ‘Sunny’ Lippert, Atty
Killings & Poe LLC
Paden & Paden, PC
Richard W. Bell PC
Stone, Patton, Kierce & Freeman Att
The Noble Firm
Thrash Law Firm
Bermco Aluminum
AUDITING
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Kellum, Wilson & Associates
Regional Paramedical Services
Rural Metro Ambulance Service
Shoals Ambulance
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR
AIRCRAFT SERVICE
SouthCoast Propeller Service
AIRPORT
Bessemer Airport Authority
ALTERATIONS/TAILORING
Von Tailoring & Alterations
Auto Tune
General Auto & Truck Repair
AUTOMOBILE SALES/
SERVICE
Anthony Underwood Auto. Sales
Hwy 150 Buyers Way Inc.
Landers McLarty Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Long Lewis Ford
Moore Nissan
Premiere Chevrolet, Inc.
Susan Schein Automotive
Town & Country Ford
AVIATION/AVIONICS
Air Ops, LLC
Trinity Avionics, Inc.
AVIATION REPAIR
C & D Aviation
AWARDS/PLAQUES/
TROPHIES
American Pride Trophies & Awards
BAIL BONDING
JM Bail Bonding, Inc.
BAKERY
Kraze Kreations
BANK/FINANCIAL
SERVICES
All American Check Cashing
America’s 1st Federal Credit Union Bessemer
America’s 1st Federal Credit Union McCalla
Jefferson Credit Union
Marvel City Federal Credit Union
PNC Bank
Primerica Financial Services
Regions Bank
Regions Bank (Bessemer)
Trustmark National Bank
EXPERIENCE WHAT GENERATIONS OF GUESTS HAVE ENJOYED FOR OVER 105 YEARS
Excellence in Food and Service from Alabama's Oldest Family Owned Restaurant
Voted Best Steak in 2012
by the Alabama
Cattlemen's Association
Designated an "American
Classic" by the James
Beard Foundation in
2010
Recognized by CNN.com
as a Top Ten Historic
Restaurant
Jimmy and Nicky Koikos
recognized at
Restauranteurs of the
Year in 2011 by the
Alabama Restaurant
Association
Bright Star Broiled Seafood
Platter recognized by
Alabama Tourism Board
as one of the Top 100
Dishes to Eat in Alabama
304 N 19th Street | Bessemer, Al 35020
Phone- 205.424.9444 | Fax- 205.426.3904
For More Information including our History, Menus and Directions,
please visit www.thebrightstar.com.
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" We think The Bright Star is the best overall restaurant in the
Birmingham/Bessemer area for food, quality, service and staff
friendliness."
--- Harold Fisher - October 2013
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DIRECTORY
BARBER
CHEMICALS
Klassic Cuts
Harcros Chemicals Inc.
BASEBALL TEAM
CHILD CARE CENTER
Birmingham Barons
Busy Bee Child Care Center
BATH REMODELING
CHIROPRACTOR
Bath Fitter
Morgan Chiropractic & Physical Medicine
BEAUTY DISTRIBUTOR
CHURCH AME
Visions Beauty Dist.
Allen Temple AME Church
BEAUTY SALON
CHURCH - BAPTIST
J. Renee’s Styling Salon
Madly Myle Salon
Salon Lisa Brown LLC
Holiday Bowl Fun Center, Inc.
Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Bessemer Baptist Association
Bethel Baptist Church
Canaan Baptist Church
First Baptist Church Carver
Grace Life Baptist Church
Greater Bethel Baptist Church
Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church
New Bethlehem Baptist Church
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
Rock Mountain Lakes Baptist Church
Sixth Avenue Beulah Baptist Church
St. Peter Primitive Baptist Church
The Baptist Church at McAdory
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATIONS
First Christian Church
BEAUTY SCHOOL
Brown Beauty Barber School
BEVERAGES/SNACKS/
COFFEE
Buffalo Rock Company, Inc.
BOILER COMPANIES
ADCO Boiler Company
BOWLING CENTER
Bessemer Business Incubation System
CABLE TV
Broadband Service
Bright House Networks
CAR CARE
Express Oil Change
CARPET AND TILE
Brian’s Abbey Flooring Center
CATERER
Jazzy Lady Catering
Majestic Catering Service
The Fish Market Restaurant
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham Business Alliance
Graysville Chamber of Commerce
Greater Gardendale Chamber
Greater Irondale COC
Greater Shelby County COC
Homewood Chamber of Commerce
Hoover Chamber of Commerce
Hueytown Chamber of Commerce
South Shelby Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce
CHARITABLE
ORGANIZATION
Joe Beasley Memorial Foundation Inc
CHARTER BUS SERVICE
New Generation Charters
CHURCH - CHRISTIAN
CHURCH - LUTHERAN
Grace Lutheran Church
CHURCH - METHODIST
Morgan United Methodist Church
CHURCH - PRESBYTERIAN
First Presbyterian Church
CHURCH - STATE OFFICE
Church of God of Prophecy State Office
CITY GOVERNMENT
Bessemer City Council
Bessemer Community & Industrial
Development
Bessemer Development Board
Bessemer Police Department
City of Bessemer Multiple Departments
CIVIC CENTER/MEETING
FACILITIES
Bessemer Civic Center
CLEANING SERVICE
Cintas Corporation
Complete Janitorial Service, Inc.
Eagle Cleaning Services
UniFirst
CLOTH GOODS
United Textiles
CLUBS
Bessemer Business & Professional Women
Bessemer Civitan Club
Bessemer Elks Lodge #721
Bessemer Elks Lodge (P. E. R.)
Bessemer Historical Homeowners Assoc.
Bessemer Rotary Club
Concerned Citizens of Bessemer
Kiwanis Club of Bessemer
COLLEGE
ITT Technical Institute
Lawson State Community College
COMMERCIAL CLEANING
Eagle Cleaning Service
COMMERCIAL WASTE
REMOVAL/RECYCLING
Moore Coal Company, Inc.
COMMUNITY BLOOD
CENTER
Lifesouth Community Blood Center
COMPUTER CONSULTING/
WEB DESIGN &
DEVELOPMENT
Creative Approach Technologies
CONFERENCE CENTER
Brother Hood Blues
CONSTRUCTION/
MATERIALS
Creative Land Services, Inc.
Jones Valley Construction & Demolition
M&M Builders
TBGS Holdings, LLC dba Masonry Arts, Inc.
Vulcan Materials
CONSULTING
Development Solutions
CONVENIENCE STORE
Los Diaz
CONVEYOR PRODUCTS
Dayjon Inc.
COPIERS/PRINTERS
Dex Imaging
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
CPR TRAINING
Trio Safety CPR & Safety Training
DAYCARE
Just Like Home Day Care, Inc.
Jesus Christian Daycare & School
DENTAL
Foundry Dental Center
McCalla Dental
McCalla Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry
DEPARTMENT STORE
Sam’s Club
Wal-Mart
DIALYSIS CLINIC
Fresenius Medical Care - McCalla
DIGITAL MEDIA
Highlands Digital Media
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DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Dollar General
DOCTOR/MEDICAL/
PHYSICIANS
Bessemer Family Practice
Dr. John S. Bivona, DMD, PA
Dr. Richard Stephen (Medical West)
Dr. Rita Armitage
Dr. Steven O’Sheal
Middle Creek Medical Center, PC
Surgery South, LLC
Thomas C. Pendleton, MD
West Jefferson Internal Medicine PC
American Family Care
Express Family Care
Utmost Healthcare Center
DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION
Gone For Good Secure Document
Destruction
DRUG STORE/
PHARMIACIST
Eastern Valley Drugs, Inc.
FMS Pharmacy
Heavenly Care Pharmacy
Walgreens
Weldon Pharmacy, Inc.
EDUCATION
Bessemer Academy
Bessemer B. O. E. - Angela Bedgood
Bessemer B. O. E. - Cheree Craig
Bessemer B. O. E. - Darryl Aikerson
Bessemer B. O. E. - Dr. Fred Primm
Bessemer B. O. E. - Education Association
Bessemer B. O. E. - Lois Merriweather
Bessemer B. O. E. - Olivia Johnson
Bessemer B. O. E. - V. & J. Simmons
Bessemer City High School
ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS
Astro Electric Company, Inc.
Progressive Electric Service
S & G Waldrop Electric, Inc.
ENGINEERING /
ENVIRONMENTAL /
FORESTRY SERVICES
Engineering, Environmental & Forestry
Service
ENTERTAINMENT
TK Productions & Events LLC
EVENT RENTAL/CATERER
Anjel’s Venue @ 459
Discovery Alabama
EYE CARE
Bessemer Eye Clinic
McCalla Eyecare Center
Eagle Vision Eye Care Inc.
UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Clinic
Wallace Optometry Associates
DIRECTORY
FABRICATION
MECHANICALCONTRACTOR
AHR Metals
FACILITY SERVICES
Falls Facility Services, Inc.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bessemer Fire Department - G. Carter
Bessemer Fire Department - H. Wright
Bessemer Fire Department - P. Syx
Bessemer Fire Department - R. Horn
Bessemer Fire Department - S. Boyd
Bessemer Firefighters Local 980
GROCERY STORE
Food Giant Inc.
Fourth Avenue Supermarket
Publix
Torme Foods
Winn Dixie
GYMNASTICS/
CHEERLEADING
Alabama Cheerleading Center, LLC
HEALTH CARE/HOSPITAL
Noland Health Services
HEATING & AIR
Family First Footcare, PC
AK Heating & Air Conditioning
Bennett’s Heating and Cooling
Brown Heating & Cooling
DeMotte Heating & Cooling
L & M Heating & Air
Norrell Heating & Air Cond. Co.
Standard Heating & Air
FOUNDRY CASTING
PATTERNS
HOME HEALTH CARE
AGENCY/HOSPICE
FLEA MARKET
Bessemer Flea Market
FLORIST
Alexander Unity Flowers & Gifts
FOOTCARE
Grede Castings Integrity
FUNERAL HOME
Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home
Chambers Funeral Home, Inc.
Johnson Memorial Funeral Directors
McCalla Memorial Funeral Home LLC
Peoples Chapel
FURNITURE STORE
As-Is Furniture, Inc.
Standard Furniture Company
Ward-McLure Furniture Co., Inc.
GOLF COURSE
Bent Brook Golf Course
Frank House Municipal Golf Course
Robert Trent Jones
GOVERNMENT - DISTRICT
ATTORNEY
D. A. Jeff. Cnty AL Bessemer Div. - A.
Green
D. A. Jeff. Cnty AL Bessemer Div. - M.
Tunstall
GOVERNMENT - DISTRICT
JUDGE
Edward B. Vines, District Judge
GOVERNMENT - JUDGE
Judge Eric Fancher
Judge Lynneice Washington
GOVERNMENT - SENATOR
Senator Priscilla Dunn
GOVERNMENTAL MUNICIPAL COURT
Bessemer Municipal Court
Bessemer Municipal Court - M. S.
Muhammad
Comfort Care Home Health & Hospice
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
HOSPICE
Hospice Services of Alabama
HOSPITAL
Baptist Health System
Brookwood Medical Center
Medical West
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Princeton Hoover
HOTEL
Best Western Plus
Comfort Inn
Country Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Holiday Inn Express
Quality Inn
Sleep Inn
HOTEL (EXTENDED STAY)
Value Place Bessemer
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Marquise Dailey
Melissa Alford
Peggy S. McCoy
Merika Coleman
Sherry E McClain
Shirley Horn
A. Scott Roebuck
Albert Soles
Amos Rembert, Jr.
Benny & Ericka Watson
Calvin Thomas
Cliff Vasser
Earl Cochran
Frederick Dudley
Greg Harris
James N. Caldwell
Joe Lovoy
Keith Mahaffey
Merdith Byram
Mike Shelly
Mildred Posey
Nelda Pate
Ora Foster
Pat Moore
Rita F. Morris
Syble Lamons
INDUSTRIAL AND
COMMERCIAL CHEMICALS
Hill Manufacturing
INDUSTRIAL
CLEANING CHEMICAL
MANUFACTURING
Chem Station of Alabama
INSURANCE
Alfa Insurance - Stephen Pate
Byron Eaton Agency
Corkren Insurance LLC
David Abbott, Agent - State Farm
Holt Insurance Agency Inc.
Julie Bell, Agent - State Farm Ins.
Legal Shield
PAC Insurance Agency, Inc.
Stan White, Agent - State Farm Ins.
INVESTMENT BANKING
The Housing Authority of the City of
Bessemer
Benchmark Securities, LLC
INDIVIDUAL
Loyle Seymour Jewelry Co., Inc.
Bessemer B. O. E. - Vera Eades
Peggy George
Addie C. Davidson
Charles King
Daryl Owens
Dr. Lee Chamoun
Gip Gipson
Henry H. Tyler
Jack White
Jill Ganus Veitch
Lakitia Hall-Wright
LaTricia Crusoe
JEWELRY
LAND/REAL ESTATE
Weaver Land & Realty, Inc.
LANDSCAPING
Miguel & Crew Landscaping
LIBRARY
Bessemer Public Library
Bessemer Public Library - Charlena
Johnson
Bessemer Public Library - Venedia
Wallace
LOCK SERVICE
Commercial Lock Service
MANUFACTURER MODULAR BUILDINGS
Modular Connections, LLC
MANUFACTURING CUSTOM FIREBRICK
SHAPES
Special Shapes Refractory Co.
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL
GREDE - Bessemer
MEDICAL
TRANSPORTATION (NON
EMERGENCY)
Ala-Three, LLC
MINI STORAGE
Metro Mini Storage & Truck Rental
MOVIE THEATRE
Tannehill Premiere Cinema
MUSEUM
Bessemer Hall of History
NAIL SALON
D’s Nails
NEWSPAPER
The Western Star
NON PROFIT
A. G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club
Alabama Technology Network
American Red Cross - Bessemer
Bessemer Farmers Market
Bessemer Main Street
Dunbar Abrams Foundation
Jimmie Hale Mission
Legacy YMCA
New Life Interfaith Ministries
Rock Mountain Lakes Landowners Assoc., Inc.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints
The Clay House Children’s Center
To Serve With Sincerity
Wednesday Bridge Club
West Jefferson County Historical Society
West Jefferson Technical Education
Endowment & Trust
Xi Sigma of Beta Sigma Phi
Sarrell Original Dental & Eye Ctr. (Dental &
Eyecare for Children)
NURSING HOME
Golden Living Center Meadowood
Oak Trace CRC
Oaks on Parkwood
Terrace Oaks CRC
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DIRECTORY
SERVICE/SHIPPING
UTILITIES
ITT Technical Institute - Breckenridge Nursing COMMERCIAL
EGS Commercial Real Estate
School and Health Sciences
NURSING SCHOOL
The UPS Store
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Jeffcoat & Associates, LLC
SPORTING GOODS
Alabama Power Company
Bessemer Utilities - Deborah Walker
Bessemer Utilities - Director
Bessemer Utilities - Gregory Robinson
Bessemer Utilities - Ida Taylor
Bessemer Utilities - Shirley Garret
Bessemer Utilities - Venessia Wagstaff
Butch Wilson Sporting Goods
Simmons Sporting Goods
McAdory & McAdory Vault Co.
Berney Office Solutions
PACKAGING
REAL ESTATE -
REAL ESTATE
INVESTMENTS
HKH, LLC
Manufacturers Packaging Services
RECYCLING
PAINT/WALLPAPER
American Can Inc.
Highway 150 Recycling
Sherwin Williams Company
PALLETS/PACKAGING
Coxco, Inc.
Wilson Pallet and Packaging, Inc.
PEST CONTROL
Guaranty Pest Control
PHOTOGRAPHER
Larry O. Gay, Photography
Pzazz Studio
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Therapy South
PHYSICIANS/SURGEONS
Alabama Radiologists, PC
PIPE & SUPPLY
Southland Pipe & Supply
PLUMBING
Chapman Plumbing
PRESCHOOL
RENTALS - EQUIPMENT
B & C Rental Center
RESTAURANT
STAFFING
Boateng’s Cajun Creations Restaurant
Bob Sykes Barbecue
Bright Star Restaurant, The
Chick-Fil-A
Cloray’s Café
Destiny on the One
Kaylyn’s (Food for the Soul) LLC
McAlisters Deli
New Bryant’s Seafood
San Antonio Grill
Sneaky Pete’s
Sonic of Bessemer
Takoyaki Restaurant
The Fish Hook LLC
Core Focus Personnel, Inc.
Pride Staff
Stellar Staffing, LLC
Recycle -in- Unison (Unison
Environmental Services)
Moore Coal Company
RESCUE MISSION
RESTORATION CLEANUP
Restoration Xpress, Inc.
RESTORATION SERVICE
RETAIL
Bama Fever / Team Fever
Big Lots
Design Savvy Outlet LLC
First Choice Advertising
Pee Wee’s Pawn - Bessemer
PROPANE SALES & SERVICES Tractor Supply Company
Chemical Sales & Services
ROOFING/GUTTERS
Ferrell Gas
Four Hearts LLC
PROMOTIONAL
ADVERTISING
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VETERINARIAN
The Foundry Ministries
PRINTING
Bessemer Board of Realtors
Birmingham Association of Realtors
Jefferson Real Estate
Paden Realty & Appraisals, Inc.
Realty South - Over the Mountain - Alford
Avenue
Sebro Realty
South Pointe Partners
TDG Highpoint, LLC
West Town Plaza Associates, Ltd.
SPORTS MEDICINE
VAULTS
Bessemer-McCalla Animal Clinic
McAdory Veterinary Clinic
Servpro
REAL ESTATE
SMALL LOANS
Security Finance
Spine Center
Southlake Orthopaedics Sport Medicine &
Spine Center, PC
Ms. Kim’s Kids Preschool & Learning Center,
LLC
Craftsman Printing Inc.
Southern Nameplate & Graphics
SERVICE MAINTENANCE
RV STORAGE
STEEL
KGS Steel, Inc.
STORAGE
WATER PARK/
AMUSEMENT PARK
Alabama Splash Adventure
WEBSITE SERVICE
Uncle Bobs Storage
Jimmy Storage Center
WideNet Consulting LLC
TAX COLLECTOR
Visalus - Body by Vi
Jefferson County - Assistant Tax Collector
TECHNOLOGY AND
SCIENCE PROGRAM
Alabama STEM Education
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LONG DISTANCE
AT & T
TIRE SHOP
Mechanic Shop
TOWING
WELDING SUPPLIES
Advanced Welding Supply
WELLNESS CENTER Harmony MediSpa & Wellness Center
WHOLESALE /
COMMERCIAL GASOLINE,
DIESEL, LUBES SUPPLIER
Henry Oil Company
WHOLESALE
DISTRIBUTION
McKesson Corporation
TOWING & REPAIR
Ronald’s Sales and Service
WHOLESALE
MANUFACTURER
TRANSPORT
Milo’s Tea Company, Inc.
VG Transport
TRUCK SALES / PARTS /
SERVICES/ DUMP TRUCKS
SAFETY TRAINING
Long-Lewis Sterling
Training Associates, Inc.
URGENT CARE CLINIC
SALVATION ARMY
Middle Creek Medical Center, PC
The Salvation Army
UROLOGY CENTER
SERVICE
Urology Centers of Alabama
UTILITIES/GAS
Alabama Gas Corporation
WEIGHT LOSS
Bessemer Towing Service Inc.
RV Storage, Sales and Rentals
Whiting Services, Inc.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WHOLESALE NURSERY
Total Scape Farms
WINDOWS & DOORS
Builders Millwork LLC
WRECKER SERVICE
Wheeler Wrecker Service
YOUTH ORGANIZATION
Boy Scouts of America - Greater AL
Council
2015 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
A. G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club
Richard Curry
2501 Clarendon Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4051
aggbgc.org
[email protected]
ADCO Boiler Company
Joe Adams, Courtney Richard
3657 Pine Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-2326
adcoboiler.com
[email protected];
[email protected]
Alabama Gas Corporation
Jerrellis Melton, Warren
McCullers
410 10th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 326-8383
alagasco.com
[email protected]
Advanced Welding Supply
Gaynell Watkins
2231 19th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 497-0090
advancedweldingsupply@
gmail.com
Alabama Radiologists, PC
Jeff Cutler, Keith Chesser
2000 A SouthBridge Pkwy Ste
300
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 481-7155
AHR Metals
Cheryl Orton
#20 Division Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-8888
ahrmetals.com
[email protected]
Air Ops, LLC
Johnathan F. Austin
1030 Mitchell Field Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-2377
airopsllc.comjaustin@airopsllc.
com
AK Heating & Air Conditioning
Arlie Kimbrell
3965 Black Hawk Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 965-8855
akheatingandair.net
[email protected]
Alabama Cheerleading Ctr, LLC
Britten Blackburn
3104 Morgan Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-5525
alabamacheerleadingcenter.com
[email protected]
Alabama Power Company
Jon Staggs
2901 Allison Bonnett Mem. Dr.
Hueytown, AL 35023
(800) 245-2244
alabamapower.com
[email protected]
Alabama Splash Adventure
Adam Reiver, Lynn Brown
4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-4750
splashadventurewaterpark.com
Adam.reiver@alabamasplash.
com; [email protected]
Alabama STEM Education
Juanita Graham
401 19th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 910-7274
alabamastemeducation.org
alabamastemeducation@gmail.
com
Alabama Technology Network
LaVada Varner, Cassandra
Spencer
Lawson State ACATT Bldg.
3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 929-2047
atn.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ala-Three, LLC
Janice Warhurst
1927 11th Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(888) 599-2050
emtalabama.com
[email protected]
Alexander Unity Flowers & Gifts
Louise Alexander 2302 Ninth
Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-5700
Alfa Insurance
Stephen Pate
833 Greensprings Hwy. Ste 111
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 290-0140
alfains.com
[email protected]
All American Check Cashing
Randy Kirby
PO Box 1350
Ridgeland, MS 39158
(601) 605-1678
allamericancheckcashing.com
[email protected]
Allen Temple AME Church
Rev. Anre D. Faush
917 22nd Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-5961
[email protected]
American Can Inc.
George & Bethany Watkins
PO Box 1083
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 428-4064
[email protected]
American Family Care
Felicia S. Fortune
6554 Aaron Aronov Drive
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 786-5022
americanfamilycare.com
ffortune@americanfamilycare.
com
American Pride Trophies &
Awards
Rod and Michelle Hodges
1011 Ste. D Brooklane Drive
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 744-0421
americanpridetrophies.com
[email protected]
American Red Cross
Cherie Smith
1720 Second Avenue, N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-4131
redcross.org
[email protected]
America’s 1st Federal Credit
Union - Bessemer
Cristy Richardson
2131 19th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-8542
amfirst.org
[email protected]
America’s 1st Federal Credit
Union - McCalla
Bonnie Norred
4740 Eastern Valley Road
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-9360
amfirst.org
[email protected]
Anjel’s Venue @ 459
Anjelica Huffman, Watson Cole
3985 Parkwood Road, Ste 105
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 200-0142
[email protected]
Anthony Underwood Auto. Sales
Anthony Underwood
4006 Bessemer Super Hwy
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4033
anthonyunderwood.com
[email protected]
As-Is Furniture, Inc.
Rodney & Karen Goodwin
1919 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-0195
asisbessemer.com
[email protected]
Astro Electric Company, Inc.
Charles Roland Jones
1127 19th Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0060
[email protected]
AT & T
Glyn Agnew
600 N. 19th Str., 28th Floor B1
Birmingham, AL 352032210
(205) 714-0722
att.com
[email protected]
Auto Tune
Patrick Davis
1311 Ninth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-8863
B & C Rental Center
Carl Harris
P. O. Box 367,
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 424-5381
BandCRental.com
[email protected]
Bains & Terry, P. C.
Jon B. Terry
1813 Third Avenue, N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-1606
[email protected]
Bama Fever / Team Fever
Brandon Henley
4933 Promenade Pkwy Ste 133
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-3140
bamafever.com
Baptist Health System
Ross Mitchell, Keith Parrott
PO Box 830605
Birmingham, AL 352830605
(205) 715-5820
bhsala.com
[email protected]
Bath Fitter
Eva Patterson
434 Industrial Lane Ste G
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 876-1760
bathfitter.com
[email protected]
Benchmark Securities, LLC
Walter Lewis
2100 Southbridge Pkwy S 650
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 414-7511
benchmarksecurities.com
[email protected]
Bennett’s Heating and Cooling
Brian Bennett
1602 Ninth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 987-1905
bennettsheatingandcoolingbham.org
bennettsheatingandcooling@
gmail.com
Bent Brook Golf Course
Wezzie Ezelle, Mickey Smith
7900 Dickey Springs Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-9600
bentbrook.com
[email protected]
Bermco Aluminum
Steve Weinstein
2201 Fifth Avenue, N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 320-2419
bermco.com
[email protected]
Berney Office Solutions
Daniel Logan 2111 Parkway
Office Circle Ste 150
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 639-6185
berney.com
[email protected]
Bessemer Academy
Julie Kelley
1705 Fourth Ave., SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-4545
bessemeracademy.com
admissions@bessemeracademy.
com
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Bessemer Airport Authority
Nikki Jordan
900 Mitchell Field
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-7234
bessemerairportauthority.com
[email protected]
Bessemer Area Chamber of
Commerce
LaTasha Cook
321 18th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-3253
bessemerchamber.com
[email protected]; [email protected]
Bessemer B. O. E.
Angela Bedgood
816 Westfield Drive
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 835-5597
[email protected]
Bessemer B. O. E.
Cheree Craig
3531 Eighth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 643-1341
[email protected]
Bessemer B. O. E.
Darryl Aikerson
116 Fairlane Drive
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
Bessemer B. O. E.- Supertintendent
Dr. Fred Primm
1621 Fifth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3000
Bessemer B. O. E. - Education
Association
Catherine Johnson
1561 17th Place
Birmingham AL 35211
(205) 541-7268
Bessemer B. O. E.
Lois W. Merriweather
2030 Arlington Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-6039
(205) 744-3040
[email protected]
Bessemer B. O. E.
Vera Eades
3100 Sixth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-7172
Bessemer Baptist Association
Dr. Barry F. Cosper
1331 Fairfax Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-2451
[email protected]
Bessemer Board of Realtors
Pam Segars Morris
PO Box 3399
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 222-4894
pamsegarsmorris.com
[email protected]
Bessemer Brown Service Funeral
Home
Harlan Turman, Elizabeth Anne
Wallace
PO Box 609
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 425-2424
[email protected]
Bessemer Business & Professional Women
Margaret Snider
3433 Wisteria Drive
Vestavia, AL 35216
(205) 915-2928
[email protected]
Bessemer Business Incubation
System
Devron Veasley, Joyce Quinn
1020 Ninth Ave, SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-2101
bessemerincubator.net
[email protected]
Bessemer City Council
Chester Porter
2321 13th Court N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 612-4617 [email protected]
Bessemer B. O. E.
Olivia Johnson
1621 Fifth Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3019
[email protected]
Bessemer City Council
Cleophus King
809 Clarendon Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 201-9074
[email protected]
Bessemer B. O. E.
Valerie & Jeffrey Simmons
1317 Red Rock Circle
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
Bessemer City Council
Donna Thigpen
4760 Eastern Valley Road Ste 126
McCalla, AL 35111
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(205) 281-3931
donnathigpen.com
[email protected]
Bessemer City Council
Ron Marshall
644 Elm Street SW
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 531-8724
[email protected]
Bessemer City High School
Jasponica Florence-Moore
4950 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3700
http://lanier.bcss.schoolinsites.
com
[email protected]
Bessemer Civic Center
John Bandy
1130 Ninth Avenue, SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-7469
bessemeral.org/civic-center
[email protected]
Bessemer Civitan Club
John L. Lanier, Jr.
5634 Tenth Avenue S.
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 591-1909
civitan.org/bessemer
[email protected]
Bessemer Community &
Industrial Development
Doris Lewis
1800 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4060
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
Bessemer Cut Off American
Legion
Gordon Seale
1926 Third Avenue, N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-5304
[email protected]
Bessemer Development Board
Devron Veasley
1913 Fourth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4963
bessemer.biz
Bessemer Elks Lodge #721
William Marshall
1313 Fourth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-7301
[email protected]
Bessemer Elks Lodge (P. E. R.)
Charles King
1313 Fourth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-7301
Bessemer Eye Clinic
Leon Renaud
1511 Fourth Ave, N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-2401 [email protected]
Bessemer Family Practice
Sally Ebaugh, MD
1700 Fourth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-8650
Bessemer Farmers Market
Sallie Lee
3780 Lee Roy Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-2700
http://bessemerfm.wordpress.
com
[email protected]
Bessemer Fire Department
Gary Carter
1111 Second Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-5151
Bessemer Fire Department
Harold Wright
800 18th Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4333
Bessemer Fire Department
Chief Paul Syx
1111 Second Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-5151
[email protected]
Bessemer Fire Department
Robert Horn
929 Shelton Street
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 283-7971
[email protected]
Bessemer Fire Department
Shane Boyd
1111 Second Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 283-7412
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
Bessemer Firefighters Local 980
Gary Crowder
P. O. Box 553
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 283-7774
iaff980.com
[email protected]
Bessemer Flea Market
Dwayne & Beverly Morton
1013 Eighth Ave, N.
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-8510
Bessemer Hall of History
Christopher Eiland
1905 Alabama Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-1633
bessemerhallofhistory.org
[email protected]
Bessemer Historical Homeowners Assoc.
Sarah Beasley
P. O. Box 1761
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 616-3456
HistoricBessemer.org
Bessemer Main Street
Merdith Byram
P. O. Box 89
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 915-2962
[email protected]
Bessemer Municipal Court
Gwen Horn
23 North 15th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4373
[email protected]
Bessemer Police Department
Nathaniel Rutledge, Jr.
23 N. 15th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4350
bessemeral.org/police-department
[email protected]
Bessemer Police Department
Roy A. Harris
PO Box 96
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 281-1664
[email protected]
Bessemer Police Department
Robert T. Slater III
#23 15th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4345
[email protected]
Bessemer Public Library
Venedia Wallace
400 North 19th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-7882
bessemerlibrary.com
[email protected]
Bessemer Public Library
Charlena Johnson
PO Box 55334
Birmingham, AL 35255
(205) 422-4609
[email protected]
Bessemer Municipal Court
M. S. Muhammad
23 North 15th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4373
Bessemer Public Library
Venedia Wallace
129 Carol Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 428-7882
[email protected]
Bessemer Police Department
Mazeroski Brown
8506 Shady Trail
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 296-9247
[email protected]
Bessemer Rotary Club
Diane Hyche
PO Box 183
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 477-4836
[email protected]
Bessemer Police Department
Mike Roper
1308 Seventh Way
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 253-7310
[email protected]
Bessemer Towing Service Inc.
Sharon M. Otey
1300 Alabama Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-5118
bessemertowingservices@
yahoo.com
Bessemer Police Department
Michael Wood
9556 Golden Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 305-2491
[email protected]
Bessemer Utilities
Deborah Walker
2499 County Road 8
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 481-4333
bessemerutilities.com
[email protected]
Bessemer Utilities
Jerry Yarbrough
1600 First Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4330
bessemerutilities.com
jyarbrough@bessemerutilities.
com
Bessemer Utilities
Gregory Robinson
2437 Hemlock Drive
Hueytown, AL 35023
bessemerutilities.com
[email protected]
Bessemer Utilities
Ida Taylor
1600 First Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4333
bessemerutilities.com
[email protected]
Bessemer Utilities
Shirley Garret
2014 13th Way N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4425
bessemerutilities.com
[email protected]
Bessemer Utilities
Venessia Wagstaff
1031 Clarendon Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4333
bessemerutilities.com
Bessemer-McCalla Animal Clinic
Clarke M. Gaines DVM
403 Fourth Avenue SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-1679
Best Western Plus
Pinder Gill
5041 Academy Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-1950
bestwestern.com/bessemer
[email protected]
Bethel Baptist Church
Calvin Bell
2902 Fifth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-8343
Big Lots
Debi Bamburg
710 Academy Drive #100
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-5513
biglots.com
Bingham at Law
Ellis D. Bingham III, Tatiana
Bingham
218 16th Street North
Bessemer, AL 350205782
(205) 424-5550
[email protected]
Birmingham Association of
Realtors
Cliff Long
3501 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-1911
birminghamrealtors.com
[email protected]
Birmingham Barons
David Madison
PO Box 877
Birmingham, AL 352010877
(205) 988-3200
barons.com
[email protected]
Birmingham Business Alliance
Brian Hilson
505 N 20th Street, Ste 200
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 324-2100
birminghambusinessalliance.
com
Boateng’s Cajun Creations
Restaurant
Carolyn Boateng
2 19th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 436-2848
http://boatengscajuncreations.
webs.com
[email protected]
Bright House Networks
Dan Reynolds, Kenneth
Leatherwood
151 London Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 290-1300
birmingham.mybrighthouse.
com
[email protected]
Bright Star Restaurant, The
Jimmy Koikos, Nicky Koikos,
Stacey Craig
304 19th Street, N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-9444
thebrightstar.com
[email protected]
Brookwood Medical Center
Kim Starling, Michael Smith
2010 Brookwood Medical
Center Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 877-1998
bwmc.com
[email protected]
Brother Hood Blues
Cedric Walker
630 18th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 447-2630
[email protected]
Brown Beauty Barber School
Lisa Brown
1724 First Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4247
brownbeautyschool.com
[email protected]
Bob Sykes Barbecue
Van Sykes
1724 Ninth Avenue, N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-1400
bobsykes.com
[email protected]
Brown Heating & Cooling
Johnny White
400 Brooklane Drive
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 491-1464
brownheatingandcooling.com
Boy Scouts of America - Greater
AL Council
Will McIntyre
516 Liberty Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 970-0251
1bsa.org
[email protected]
Buffalo Rock Company, Inc.
Steve Self
34A West Oxmoor Road
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 944-4195
buffalorock.com/centers/birmingham.html
[email protected]
Brian’s Abbey Flooring Center
Brian Hammonds
4817 McAdory School Rd, St 109
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 425-3239
briansabbeyflooring.com
[email protected]
Builders Millwork LLC
Chris Lobdell
800 Labarge Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-0880
builders-millwork.com
Busy Bee Child Care Center
Valerie Oakes
1401 Fourth Avenue SW
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-9577
busybeeacademy.net
[email protected]
Church of God of Prophecy State
Office
L. V. Jones
P. O. Box 707
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 425-1905
[email protected]
Butch Wilson Sporting Goods
Butch Wilson
807 Eighth Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-4642
Cintas Corporation
5970 Greenwood Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-2250
cintas.com
[email protected]
Byron Eaton Agency
Byron Eaton
3979 Parkwood Road, Ste 105
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 565-0313
agents.allstate.com/byron-eaton-bessemer-al.html
[email protected]
C & D Aviation
Don Wade
5222 Wade Street
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 230-5787
[email protected]
Canaan Baptist Church
Douglas & Bobbie Caddell
824 15th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-5575
canaanbaptistchurch@ymail.
com
City of Bessemer
Abraham Ward Jr.
1800 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 410-0324
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
City of Bessemer
Angela Coleman
1800 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4060
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
City of Bessemer - Bldg & Insp.
Srvs
Adolph D. “Don” Gaylor, Lula
Walter
1804 Third Avenue N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4060
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
City of Bessemer - Clerk &
Treasurer
Adrina F. Hines
1800 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 434-6319
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
City of Bessemer - Clerk &
Treasurer
Beverly Wheeler
1800 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4060
[email protected]
City of Bessemer - Crime
Prevention #1
Sergeant Carter
23 15th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4348
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
Chambers Funeral Home, Inc.
Bryonda Williams
2527 Ninth Avenue, N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-5235
chambersfuneralhome.net
[email protected]
Chapman Plumbing
Jason Piechura
PO Box 107
Shannon, AL 35142
(205) 417-3084
chapmanplumbingal.com
[email protected]
Chem Station of Alabama
Milla Bluemly
3021 Dublin Circle
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-2290
chemstation.com
[email protected]
Chick-Fil-A
Brian Schubert
6000 Harris Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-3190
chick-fil-a.com/mccalla
[email protected]
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City of Bessemer- Crime
Prevention #2
Ray Hubbart
1100 Fifth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 240-7209
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
City of Bessemer - Police
Department
Lt. Roland U. Brown
815 Skyline Circle
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 365-6450
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
City of Bessemer
Earnest Bouyer
223 Deadrick Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 368-9131
City of Bessemer - Fleet
Maintenance D/2
William Herron
1125 15th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-6391
bessemeral.org
City of Bessemer - Revenue
Dept.
April Fowler
803 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 960-6580
[email protected]
City of Bessemer - Fleet
Maintenance Dep
Latasha McMath
309 Olon Street
Midfield, AL 35228
(205) 222-7769
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
City of Bessemer
Forest Davis
1800 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4060
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
City of Bessemer - IT Department
Rick Singleton
150 Horton Drive
Odenville, AL 35120
(205) 287-1637
[email protected]
City of Bessemer
Jamaul T. Layfield
1726 Riverhaven Lane
Hoover, AL 35244
(205) 425-3291
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
City of Bessemer - Mayor’s
Office
Mayor Kenneth Gulley, Toraine
Norris
1800 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4060
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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City of Bessemer - Revenue
Examiner
Faron Young
1806 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4060
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
City of Bessemer - Street Dept.
Bill McLaughlin
1205 15th Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4084
bessemeral.org
City of Bessemer
Travis Agee
5041 Candle Brook Place
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 538-1637
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
City of Bessemer
Vonda L. Jones
127 Willowbrook Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 422-4882
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
City of Bessemer
Wanda Taylor
2556 Shaddock Road
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 424-4060
bessemeral.org
[email protected]
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-2855
comfortcarehomehealth.com
Comfort Inn
Ken Parmar
5051 Academy Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-3999
[email protected]
Commercial Lock Service
Larry Whatley
4449 McClendon Chapel Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-4140
Complete Janitorial Service, Inc.
Patrick E. McKinney
PO Box 753
Fultondale, AL 35068
(205) 919-7944
[email protected]
Concerned Citizens of Bessemer
Priscilla Dunn
PO Box 830
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 426-3795
[email protected]
Core Focus Personnel, Inc.
CJ Richardson
5299 Southland Circle
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 475-7120
cfpersonnel.com
[email protected]
Corkren Insurance LLC
William (Bill) & John Corkren
1516 Ninth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 565-0060
[email protected]
Country Inn & Suites
Bela Rupal, Mayur Desai
4985 Academy Court
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-0007
countryinns.com/bessemeral
[email protected]
[email protected]
Cloray’s Café
Renea Porter
2530 Ninth Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4366
[email protected]
Coxco, Inc.
Brian Cox
3603 Pine Lane SE
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6223
coxcoinc.com
[email protected]
Comfort Care Home Health &
Hospice
Ron Pinkerton
6267 Park South Dr. Ste 105
Craftsman Printing Inc.
Debbie Patton
120 Citation Court
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 945-4157
craftsmanprintinginc.com
debbiep@craftsmanprintinginc.
com
Creative Approach Technologies
Dana Darby, Lee Harrington
1628 Holbrook Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 478-7301
creative-approach.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Creative Land Services, Inc.
Tim Bragg
PO Box 1943
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 218-0338
[email protected]
Cynthia Parris Smith, Atty at
Law
1823 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 585-7408
[email protected]
D. A. Jeff. Cnty Bessemer Div.
Arthur Green, William R. North
701 Courthouse Annex
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4145
[email protected]
D. A. Jeff. Cnty AL Bessemer Div.
Minnie Tunstall
518 18th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
[email protected]
David Abbott, Agent
State Farm Insurance
100 Brook Drive Ste C
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 434-2770
allstateagencies.com/dabbott
[email protected]
David J. Hobdy, Attorney at Law
501 19th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-8391
[email protected]
Dayjon Inc.
Lee Calame
1050 Powder Plant Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-4303
dayjoninc.com
[email protected]
DeMotte Heating & Cooling
Nancy & Boyce DeMotte
1138 Lake Drive SE
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 585-0222
bign.com/bdemotte
[email protected]
Design Savvy Outlet LLC
Phillip & Barbara Gunter
1221 Lake Drive Ste 101
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-5778
[email protected]
Destiny on the One
Burton Hammond
3030 Dartmouth Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-3533
[email protected]
Development Solutions
Jim Byram
1913 Fourth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4964
devsolllc.com
[email protected]
Dex Imaging
Connie Fuell, Bobby Gwin
2814 Linden Avenue
Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 484-2561
deximaging.com
[email protected];[email protected]
Discovery Alabama at Watermark Place
Melvina Hudson, Anthony
Underwood
4500 Katie’s Way, Ste 220
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-4554
Dollar General
Mike Dunn, Nick Orefice
4101 Lakeshore Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 497-6801
dollargeneral.com
Dr. John S. Bivona, DMD, PA
1430 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-4086
Dr. Richard Stephen (Medical
West)
985 Ninth Avenue SW Ste 500
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-7750
[email protected]
Dr. Rita Armitage
985 Ninth Ave., Ste X02
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-7870
[email protected]
Dr. Steven O’Sheal
985 Ninth Avenue, SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-7185
D’s Nails
Xi Dan Wang
1205 Lake Drive SW, Ste 109
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 565-7894
Dunbar Abrams Foundation
PO Box 443
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 426-8434
Eagle Cleaning Service
Michelle M. Scholtz
525 Belview Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-5252
eaglecleaningservice.com
michelle@eaglecleaningservice.
com
Eagle Vision Eye Care Inc.
Jeremy Burns
5031 Ford Parkway, Ste 113
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-2733
visionsource-eaglevision.com
[email protected]
Eastern Valley Drugs, Inc.
Charles Prickett, RPH
1310 Eastern Valley Road
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-5258
easternvalleydrugs.com
[email protected]
Edward B. Vines, District Judge
Courthouse Annex Room 514
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4195
[email protected]
EGS Commercial Real Estate
Brad Moffatt, Audra Bean
505 20th St. N. Ste 700
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 939-4440
egsinc.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Engineering, Environmental &
Forestry Service
Ronald Gilbert
1930 Second Avenue N. Ste 150
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-3737
[email protected]
Express Family Care
Jason Junkins, Amber Condy
3029 Allison Bonnett Memorial
Drive
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 436-8270
expressfamilycareonline.com
[email protected]
Express Oil Change
Quin Little
922 Ninth Avenue, N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-0318
expressoil.com
[email protected]
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Bredella Taylor
4980 Academy Court
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 277-1700
marriot.com
[email protected]
Falls Facility Services, Inc.
Thomas L. Falls, Jr.
1911 Jefferson Avenue SW
Birmingham, AL 35211-4137
(205) 925-2594
fallsfacilityservices.com
[email protected]
Family First Footcare, PC
Stephen Stern, DPM, Shane
Burchfield
811 Tenth Avenue, N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-9199
familyfirstfootcare.com
Ferrell Gas
Andy Wise
3627 Pine Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-8191
First Baptist Church Carver
Bishop Sherman L. Young, Doris
Webster, Regina Pickes
1300 23rd Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-6956
firstbaptistchurchcarver@gmail.
com
First Choice Advertising
Scott Daniel
3440 Warrior River Rd Ste 100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 704-5757
firstchoiceadvertising.net
[email protected]
First Christian Church
Dr. Kim Pilkinton
8755 Bluff Ridge Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-2412
[email protected]
First Presbyterian Church
Randy Kesler
1723 Third Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-3950
besspres.org
[email protected]
FMS Pharmacy
Patrick Devereux
1817 13th Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-3194
fms-pharmacy.com
[email protected]
Food Giant Inc.
John Virciglio, Wade Payne
700 19th Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-1709
myfoodgiant.com
Foundry Dental Center
Dr. Michael McCracken
1700 Sixth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 434-2031
foundrydentalcenter@gmail.
com
Four Hearts LLC
Jim Butters
3898 Parkwood Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 822-3231
[email protected]
Fourth Avenue Supermarket
Gerard D’Alessandro Jr
PO Box 1125
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-6625
fourthavesupermarket.com
[email protected]
Frank House Municipal Golf
Course
Charles Miller
801 Golf Course Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-9540
harpermillerschoolofgolf.com
[email protected]
Fresenius Medical Care - McCalla
April Calloway
3918 Montclair Road Ste 110
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
(205) 802-1676
[email protected]
General Auto & Truck Repair
Walter Cox
1329 First Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-7958
Golden Living Center Meadowood
820 Golf Course Road
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-5241
Gone For Good Secure Document Destruction
Katie Desocio
100 Oslo Circle
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 943-5252
shelbychamber.org
[email protected]
Grace Life Baptist Church
Will Nahrgang
6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-1786
yourgracelife.com
Guaranty Pest Control
Rick Granger
PO Box 569
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 424-2480
guarantypestcontrol.com
Harcros Chemicals Inc.
Charles Haddock
1496 Highway 150
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-6126
harcros.com
[email protected]
Grace Lutheran Church
Dorothy Patitz
900 Ninth Avenue SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-5145
Graysville Chamber of Commerce
Brenda Walden
PO Box 149
Adamsville, AL 35005
(205) 674-6789
[email protected]
Greater Bethel Baptist Church
Rev. James Eades
531 26th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 260-8374
[email protected]
Greater Gardendale Chamber
Cathy W. Edwards
P. O. Box 26
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-9034
gardendalechamber.com
Greater Irondale COC
Melissa Crowley
1912 First Avenue South
Irondale, AL 352101503
(205) 956-3104
greaterirondalechamber.com
[email protected]
Greater Shelby County COC
Kirk Mancer
1301 County Service Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 663-4542
GREDE - Bessemer
Jay Venzin, Cecil Cox, Bill Rush
2217 Carolina Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 497-5995
grede.com
[email protected];jvenzin@
grede.com
Grede Castings Integrity
Dan Grubbs, Jamie Reynolds
3152 Dublin Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-6220
[email protected]
Harmony MediSpa & Wellness
Center
Nova Law, MD
401 19th Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 870-4343
harmonymedispa.com
[email protected]
Heavenly Care Pharmacy
Dr. Santonia
617 Ninth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 434-1427
info@heavenlycarepharmacy.
com
Henry Oil Company
Anthony Allen, Donnie Jones
P. O. Box 501
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 428-2321
henryoilcompany.com
[email protected]
Highlands Digital Media
Larry Daughety, Wayne Pullen
312 Lorna Square
Hoover, AL 35216
(205) 824-9793
hdmads.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Highway 150 Recycling
Joe Brown
1319 Fifth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 361-0303
[email protected]
Hill Manufacturing
Patti Rogers
1500 Jonesboro Road SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
(205) 401-6809
hillmfg.com
[email protected]
HKH, LLC
Sherri Kennedy
8250 Royal Troon Drive
Duluth, GA 30097
[email protected]
Holiday Bowl Fun Center, Inc.
Howard Johnson, Jr., Johnny
Wynn
4321 Bessemer Super Highway
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-8461
Holiday Inn Express
Neal Soni, Anita Dagnan
5001 Academy Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-2600
hiexpress.com/bessemeral
[email protected]
Holt Insurance Agency Inc.
Joni Holt
1423 Fourth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-8368
[email protected]
Homewood Chamber of
Commerce
Tricia Ford
P. O. Box 59494
Homewood, AL 35259
(205) 871-5631
homewoodchamber.org
director@homewoodchamber.
org
Hoover Chamber of Commerce
Bill Powell
P. O. Box 36005
Hoover, AL 352366005
(205) 988-5672
hooverchamber.org
[email protected]
Hospice Services of Alabama
Jon & Lisa Orr
1000 Southlake Park, Ste 100
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 682-9996
hsofal.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Hueytown Chamber of
Commerce
Rebecca Williams, George
Hudson
POB 3356 / 1320 Hueytown Rd
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 491-8039
hueytown.org
[email protected]
Hwy 150 Buyers Way Inc.
John Patterson
1319 Fifth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-3599
[email protected]
ITT Technical Institute
Richard Bishop, Tony Turner6270
Park South Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 497-5710
itt-tech.edurbishop@itt-tech.
edu,[email protected]
ITT Technical Institute Breckenridge Nursing School and
Health Sciences
Lynell Rogers, Tawanna Candy
6270 Park South Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 497-5700
itt-tech.edu
[email protected];Tcanty@
itt-tech.edu
J. Renee’s Styling Salon
Jacqueline Bell
211 17th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-6019
Jazzy Lady Catering
LeVita Peake
409 A Skyview Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 572-0045
[email protected]
Jeffcoat & Associates, LLC
Hannah Morrison
5610 Shirley Park Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-1100
Jefferson County - Assistant Tax
Collector
Grover Dunn
PO Box 1190
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 481-4131
45
Jefferson Credit Union
Buddy Sutter
716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Ste B-300
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 325-5683
jeffersoncreditunion.org
gsutter@jeffersoncreditunion.
org
Jefferson Real Estate
Jerry Cherner
P. O. Box 1155
Bessemer, AL 350211155
(205) 425-6790
[email protected]
Jesus Christian Daycare & School
Letha Berry
1732 11th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-4848
Jimmie Hale Mission
Terry Preston, Green Calhoun,
Tony Cooper
PO Box 10472
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 323-5878
jimmiehalemission.com
[email protected]
Jimmy Storage Center
Jim & Mona Stephens
2322 Morgan Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 222-1172
jimmiesstorage.com
[email protected]
JM Bail Bonding, Inc.
Johnny McGlothan
113 19th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-8181
Joe Beasley Memorial Foundation Inc
Sarah Beasley
431 Woodland Road
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 616-3456
joebeasleymemorialfoundation.
org
Johnson Memorial Funeral
Directors
Howard Johnson, Jr.
2601 Ninth Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-2414
Jones Valley Construction
& Demolition
Fred Willis
180 A Commerce Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
46
(205) 335-3342
[email protected]
Judge Eric Fancher
505 Courthouse Annex
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4190
Judge Lynneice Washington
6058 Overlook Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 477-1191
washingtonforjudge.com
[email protected]
Julie Bell, Agent - State Farm
Ins.
1821 13th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-3400
statefarm.com
[email protected]
Kathy Moultrie - State Farm Ins.
2629 Hawthorne Lake Road
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 902-3812
[email protected]
Steven Sims - State Farm Ins.
9113 Brookline Lane
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 424-3400
Tara Martin - State Farm Ins.
3120 Laurel Lake CV
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 424-3400
Just Like Home Day Care, Inc.
Sharon Lewis
P. O. Box 592 (Mail)
300 S. 32nd St.
Bessemer, AL 350210592
(205) 425-2097
justlikehomedaycare12@yahoo.
com
Kathryn L. ‘Sunny’ Lippert, Atty
1820 Third Ave. N. Ste 102
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-3705
[email protected]
Kaylyn’s (Food for the Soul) LLC
Rodricus Hunter
306 18th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-2993
[email protected]
Kellum, Wilson & Associates
Lori Kes
3825 Lorna Road, Ste 212
Hoover, AL 35244
(205) 942-5424
[email protected]
KGS Steel, Inc.
Gaston Stein
3725 Pine Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-0800
Killings & Poe LLC
Aaron Killings, Denise Poe, Stacy
Oden
1817 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-8703
killingspoe.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kiwanis Club of Bessemer
Rex Parvin
PO Box 340
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 602-8139
[email protected]
Klassic Cuts
Kenneth Williams
2725 Ninth Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-2887
Konica Minolta Business
Solutions
Terry Duncan1101 Greenwood
Crossings
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-1125
kmbs.konicaminolta.us
[email protected].
us
Kraze Kreations
KaRita Pickens
415 19th Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 436-2842
krazekreations.com
[email protected]
L & M Heating & Air
Chris Horton
P. O. Box 730, McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 428-1632
LandMHVAC.com
[email protected]
Landers McLarty Dodge Chrysler
Jeep
Karen Stewart
5080 Academy Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 923-6343
go2landers.com
Larry O. Gay, Photography
Larry Gay
3223 Exeter Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 475-5245
[email protected]
Lawson State Community
College
Dr. Perry W. Ward
3060 Wilson Road SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2515
lawsonstate.edu
[email protected]
Lawson State Community
College - Bessemer
Dr. Perry W. Ward, Regina
Doriety
1100 Ninth Avenue SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 929-3505
lawsonstate.edu
[email protected]
[email protected]
Legacy YMCA
Rob Kirkland, Randi Passmore
1501 Fourth Ave., SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-1211
legacy-ymca.org
[email protected]
Legal Shield
David Guidroz
141 Forest Avenue
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 490-2365
http://dguidroz.legalshield.com
[email protected]
Lifesouth Community Blood
Center
Kimberly Cottam, Michael Smith
396 West Oxmoor Road
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 943-6000
lifesouth.org/regions/alabama_
region.htm
Long Lewis Ford
Vaughn Burrell
2551 Highway 150
Hoover, AL 35226
(205) 989-3673
Long-Lewis Sterling
Vaughn Burrell
P. O. Box 989
Bessemer, AL 350210989
(205) 428-0161
longlewissterlingwesternstar.
com
Los Diaz
Jorge Diaz
4005 Bessemer Super Hwy
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 369-5046
Loyle Seymour Jewelry Co., Inc.
Larry & Carol Parsons
222 19th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-3482
[email protected]
M & M Builders
David McCrary
1229 Fourth Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-7325
mm-build.com
[email protected]
Madly Myle Salon
Shante Langford
214 19th Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 243-5793
[email protected]
Majestic Catering Service
Jay & Teresa Pocopanni
2420 Morgan Road SE #100
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-6500
majesticcatering.com
[email protected]
Manufacturers Packaging
Services
Faye & John Anderson
501 North 20th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-8242
manpac.net
[email protected]
Marvel City Federal Credit Union
Gina Bigham
P. O. Box 713
Bessemer, AL 350210713
(205) 426-0578
marvelcityfcu.com
[email protected]
McAdory & McAdory Vault Co.
Lawrence McAdory
1000 Barclay Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-6403
McAdory Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Stevan H. Parsons, Dr. G. Kent
Armstrong
4829 McAdory School Rd
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 424-7387
mcadoryveterinaryclinic@yahoo.
com; [email protected]
McAlisters Deli
Jerry Jones
4977 Promenade Pky Ste 121
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-0387
[email protected]
McCalla Chiropractic & Massage
David K. Jones
4760 Eastern Valley Rd, #130
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-8305
McCalla Dental
John Poczatek, Ted Poczatek
5751 Pocahontas Road Ste A
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 477-4242
mccalladental.com
[email protected]
McCalla Eyecare Center
Dr. David Pickrell, Barbara
Moeller
4817 McAdory School Rd St 101
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 425-1323
[email protected]
McCalla Memorial Funeral
Home LLC
Mike Sartin, Wesley Anderson
4780 Letson Farm Pkwy.
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-4888
mccallamemorialfuneralhome.
com
[email protected]
[email protected]
McCalla Orthodontics & Pediatric
Dentistry
Robin Forrest
4814 Bell Hill Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 477-8004
mccallasmiles.com
mccalla.orthodontics@yahoo.
com
McKesson Corporation
Denise Schubert, Kevin Farrar
6775 Jefferson Metro Parkway
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-2620
mckesson.com
[email protected]
Medical West
Keith Pennington, Nathan Clark
995 Ninth Avenue SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-7000
medicalwesthospital.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
Metro Mini Storage & Truck
Rental
Eddie Lumpkin
730 8th Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-5571
metroministorage.com
Middle Creek Medical Center, PC
Carla Busbee
4810 Bell Hill Road
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-3737
middlecreekmedicalcenter.com
[email protected]
Miguel & Crew Landscaping
Miguel A. Mitchell
948 Posey Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 568-8735
[email protected]
Milo’s Tea Company, Inc.
Mark Jacobs
3112 Dublin Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-4284
milostea.com
[email protected]
Modular Connections, LLC
Richard Rohn
1090 Industrial Blvd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 980-4565
modularconnections.com
Moore Coal Company, Inc.
Judy Mathis, Trisston Burrows
129 Fourth Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-2705
moorecoal.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Moore Nissan
Matt Moore, Bud Moore
5487 Academy Way
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6314
i.moorenissanonline.com
[email protected]
Morgan Chiropractic & Physical
Medicine
Tanya Sigvaldson
3054 Morgan Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-8400
gobepainfree.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Morgan United Methodist
Church
Rev. Eddie Bolen
2701 Morgan Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-1261
morganumc.org
Ms. Kim’s Kids Preschool &
Learning Center, LLC
Kimberly Saxton
519 Fourth Avenue SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6844
[email protected]
Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist
Church
Rev. Louis Jones
72 Alabama Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-9970
mthebronbessemer.com
revjones@mthebronbessemer.
com
New Bethlehem Baptist Church
Pastor William H. Walker, Sr.
1730 Eleventh Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-9556
goodnewsofjesus.org
New Bryant’s Seafood
Gail Cox
3094 Allison Bonnett Drive
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 491-5652
bryantseafoodworld.com
[email protected]
New Generation Charters
Faye Crenshaw, Samuel Bender
1027 18th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-6928
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
Pastor Reginald Calvert
2430 Tenth Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-9421
[email protected]
New Life Interfaith Ministries
George Matthews
1600 8th Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4735
nlim.org
[email protected]
Noland Health Services
Marsha Bentley, Cheryl Newton
600 Corporate Pkwy, Ste 100
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 714-3156
nolandhealth.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Norrell Heating & Air Cond. Co.
Jeff Powell, Glenda Smith
920 Powder Plant Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-1111
norrellserviceexperts.com
[email protected]
(205) 424-4121
premierechevy.com
Oak Trace CRC
Lawrence Baird
325 Selma Road
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-9383
lawrence.baird@oaktracerehab.
com
Pride Staff
John Chandler
3659 Lorna Road, Ste 165
Hoover, AL 35216
(205) 876-8844
pridestaff.com
[email protected]
Oaks on Parkwood
Marsha Bentley, Cheryl Newton
2651 Laurel Oak Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 497-4560
oaksonparkwood.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Primerica Financial Services
Jim Lammon
1875 Fourth Avenue SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-4880
primerica.com/jimlammon
[email protected]
PAC Insurance Agency, Inc.
Ken McFeeters
421 19th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-9885
pacinsuranceagency.com
[email protected]
Paden & Paden, PC
R. Shan Paden, Ellen Mays
1826 3rd Ave. N. Ste 200
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-0270
[email protected]
Paden Realty & Appraisals, Inc.
Todd Paden, Jennifer Thomas
1930 Second Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-3464
padenrealty.com
[email protected]
Pee Wee’s Pawn - Bessemer
Erica Neel
1221 Lake Drive Ste 103
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-7333
peeweespawn.com
[email protected]
Peoples Chapel
Steve Ware
195 Brooklane Drive
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 497-2273
PNC Bank
Kevin Lewis
1719 Fourth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-2520
[email protected]
Premiere Chevrolet, Inc.
Ken Gallo
4990 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Jennifer Dodd
701 Princeton Avenue SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 783-3526
bhsala.com
[email protected]
Princeton Hoover
Valeta Neal
5201 Princeton Way
Hoover, AL 35226
(205) 482-1202
bhsala.com
[email protected]
Progressive Electric Service
Horace E. Garner Jr.
5780 Myron Clark Road
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 369-4245
Publix
Brenda Reid
2600 Delk Road
Marietta, GA 30067
Pzazz Studio
Willie Henry
3008 Wenonah Circle SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 965-5773
[email protected]
Quality Inn
Latrichia L. Threatt
5021 Academy Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-3194
choicehotels.com
[email protected]
Realty South - Over the Mountain - Alford Avenue
Peggy S. McCoy
2116 Viking Circle
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 822-2364
[email protected]
Recycle -in- Unison (Unison
Environmental Services)
Knox Horner
Fifth Avenue and 24th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 750-0553
[email protected]
Regional Paramedical Services
Charles King, Eric Pendley
PO Box 3147
Jasper, AL 35502
(205) 384-4310
rpsems.com
[email protected]
Regions Bank
Mary Alice Boyd
1900 5th Ave. S, 8th Floor
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 264-7491
[email protected]
Regions Bank (Bessemer)
Terry E. Dawson
330 North 19th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-1628
regions.com
[email protected]
Restoration Xpress, Inc.
Jimmy Hankins, Jeff Free
28 Commerce Avenue
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 497-7770
Richard W. Bell PC
4956 Valleydage Rd Ste 103
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-4322
[email protected]
Rock Mountain Lakes Baptist
Church
Don Daniel
6495 Rock Mountain Lakes Rd
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 426-0462
rmlbc.com
Rock Mountain Lakes Landowners Assoc., Inc.
Nancy Reid
PO Box 205 McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 424-1272
[email protected]
Ronald’s Sales and Service
Geneva Whitely
2001 Carolina Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0471
[email protected]
Rural Metro Ambulance Service
Don Bratcher, Charlie Jones
5600 Shirley Park Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-5911
[email protected]
[email protected]
Russell & Company, LLC CPA
Wes Russell CPA
1713 Third Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-9064
russellcocpa.com
[email protected]
RV Storage, Sales and Rentals
Hugh Hudson
1020 Powder Plant Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 706-8013
[email protected]
S & G Waldrop Electric, Inc.
Donald Waldrop
1506 Second Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-4168
[email protected]
Salon Lisa Brown LLC
Derrick & Lisa Brown
4760 Eastern Valley Rd Ste 112
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-1477
[email protected]
Sam’s Club
Vivian Johnson
3053 Highway 150
Hoover, AL 35244
(205) 982-0596
San Antonio Grill
Manager
4760 Eastern Valley Rd, St 140
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-1110
Sarrell Original Dental & Eye Ctr.
Brandi Mangum
2700 Fifth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-1327
sarrelldental.org
Sebro Realty
Pam Segars-Morris
PO Box 3399
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 436-8109
pamsegarsmorris.com
[email protected]
Security Finance
Kenny Robertson
532 West Town Plaza
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-5057
security-finance.com
[email protected]
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Senator Priscilla Dunn
460 Carraige Hill Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-3795
[email protected]
Servpro
Alane McEwen
10 Monroe Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 678-2224
[email protected]
Shady Grove Missionary Baptist
Church
Pastor Victor Harkins
2600 Fairfax Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-1941
[email protected]
Sneaky Pete’s
Jo Carroll
1901 Second Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4036
Sonic of Bessemer
Trey Finlay
732 Academy Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-2002
[email protected]
South Pointe Partners
Timothy R. Leary
1000 South Pointe Dr. Ste 1507
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 773-7196
tleary@southpointepartners.
com
Sherwin Williams Company
Aubrey “Butch” Odom
1800 Ninth Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-1287
sherwin-williams.com
[email protected]
South Shelby Chamber of
Commerce
Stacey Walkup
P. O. Box 396
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 669-9075
southshelbychamber.com
[email protected]
Shoals Ambulance
Eric Messer
1110 Greenwood Crossings Cr.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-0911
[email protected]
SouthCoast Propeller Service
Jimmy Gaither
5750 Durose Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-7022
[email protected]
Simmons Sporting Goods
Clay Simmons
2001 Second Avenue, North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4720
simmonssportinggoods.net
[email protected]
Southern Nameplate & Graphics
Wayne Taylor
1510 Fourth Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-0181
southernnameplate.com
[email protected]
Sixth Avenue Beulah Baptist
Church
Pastor Aaron Johnson
2502 Sixth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-0108
[email protected]
Southlake Orthopaedics Sport
Medicine & Spine Center, PC
Barry C. Gallo, Vicky Fuqua
4517 Southlake Pkwy
Hoover, AL 35244
(205) 985-4111
southlakeorthopaedics.com
[email protected]
Sixth Avenue Beulah Baptist
Church
Verda H. Wells
5817 Avenue Q
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-1774
Sleep Inn
Ken Parmar
1259 Greenmor Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-0000
sleepinn.com
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Southland Pipe & Supply
Dan Smith, Terry Stephens
PO Box 1628
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 426-9764
Special Shapes Refractory Co.
Jeff Lees
1100 Industrial Blvd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-5653
ssrco.com
St. Peter Primitive Baptist
Church
Pastor Calvin Large
2115 Fourth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-1483
Stan White, Agent - State
Farm Ins.
5011 Ford Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-3280
[email protected]
Standard Furniture Company
Glen Fuller
301 19th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4337
Standard Heating & Air
Tom Kime
520 8th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 322-2679
Stellar Staffing, LLC
Dana Bailey
206 Green Springs Highway
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2860
[email protected]
Stone, Patton, Kierce & Freeman
Att
V. Ed Freeman
118 18th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-1150
[email protected]
Surgery South, LLC
Becky Champion
985 Ninth Avenue, SW, St 102
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-7485
Susan Schein Automotive
Ronnie Griffin4821 McAdory
School Road McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 664-1491
susanschein.com
Takoyaki Restaurant
Ni Ketut Sides, Sang BagusYasa
4774 Eastern Valley Rd, St 101
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-6400
[email protected]
Tannehill Premiere Cinema
Manager
4801 Promenade Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-4401
pccmovies.com
TBGS Holdings, LLC dba Masonry
Arts, Inc.
Marcia Hastings
2105 Third Avenue N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-0780
masonryarts.com
[email protected]
TDG Highpoint, LLC
Joel Mulkin
14 Office Park Circle, Ste 260
Mountain Brook, AL 35233
(205) 871-2466
[email protected]
TE Tire and Battery
Fred Johnston
1701 19th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-0111
[email protected]
Terrace Oaks CRC
4201 Bessemer Super Hwy.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-3249
americanhealthcorp.org
The Baptist Church at McAdory
Bill McCall
4954 Eastern Valley Road
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-8265
bcmcadory.org
[email protected]
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints
Ronald W. Acker Sr.
2050 Eastern Valley Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-5257
[email protected]
The Clay House Children’s Center
Debbi Land
PO Box 306
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4155
clay-house.org
[email protected]
The Fish Hook LLC
David Bryant, Keith Nelson
1205 Lake Drive SW, Ste 101
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-6611
[email protected]
The Fish Market Restaurant
George Sarris
612 22nd Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 322-3330
thefishmarket.net
[email protected]
The Foundry Ministries
Bill Heintz
PO Box 824
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 428-8449
thefoundryonline.org
The Housing Authority of the
City of Bessemer
Alphonso Patrick
709 Castlewood Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4420
[email protected]
The Noble Firm
Brian Noble
631 Beacon Pkwy W. Ste 112
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 868-3280
The Principal & Associates CPA
Eugene Pitts
PO Box 360973
Birmingham, AL 35236
(205) 542-9874
tpaaccountants.com
[email protected]
The Salvation Army
Capt. Yong Kim, Capt. Young
Soon Kim
P. O. Box 458
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 425-4303
uss.salvationarmy.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
The UPS Store
Watson Cole, Jr.
3985 Parkwood Road Ste 109
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 230-0088
theupsstorelocal.com/5790
[email protected]
The Western Star
Matthew Bryant
1709 Third Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-7827
[email protected]
Therapy South
Sandy Edwards, Mary Holden
4774 Eastern Valley Rd, St 109
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-1501
therapysouth.com
[email protected]
Thomas C. Pendleton, MD
985 Ninth Avenue SW Ste 406
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 481-7470
[email protected]
Thrash Law Firm
Thomas E. Thrash
1913 Fourth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-1818
[email protected]
TK Productions & Events LLC
Tremayne & Karen Thompson
3985 Parkwood Rd St 109-122
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 434-1088
tkproductionsinc.com
tkproductionsandevents@
gmail.com
To Serve With Sincerity
Rickey Levins
PO Box 1331
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 428-8338
Top Choice Supply
John C. Wright Jr.
815 8th Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 436-2688
topchoicesupply.com
[email protected]
Top This - Yogurt & Ice Cream
James Raco
4770 Eastern Valley Road
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 612-2151
[email protected]
Torme Foods
Marvin Torme
527 N. 20th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-7110
[email protected]
Total Scape Farms
Scott Gaskins
216 First Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 540-4653
[email protected]
Town & Country Ford
Steven D. Watts, William Sain Sr,
Kyle Sain
5041 Ford Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 491-0000
alabamaford.com
[email protected]
Tractor Supply Company
Jim Stronach
690 Academy Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 426-9905
[email protected]
Training Associates, Inc.
Ed & Karen Rohrbach
7630 Sherry Lane
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-0810
T-A-I.com
[email protected]
Trinity Avionics, Inc.
Raymond Tate
950 Mitchell Field Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 368-6360
[email protected]
Trio Safety CPR & Safety Training
Brady B. McLaughlin, Nikki
Jordan
950 Mitchell Field Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 440-1000
triosafety.com
[email protected]
Trustmark National Bank
David C. Darby, Leslie B. Sargent
One Chase Corporate Dr St 105
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 444-4759
trustmark.com
[email protected]
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Donohue
1615 H Street NW
Washington DC 200622000
(202) 659-6000
uschamber.com
UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Clinic
Garrett Grover
700 South 18th Street, Ste 406
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 325-8110
uab.edu/medicine/ophthalmology
[email protected]
Uncle Bobs Storage
Stephen Johnson Sr.
3551 Bessemer Super Hwy.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-5579
unclebobs.com
[email protected]
UniFirst
Brian Kirk
907 Third Avenue N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 563-4214
unifirst.com
United Prosthetics & Orthotics
Reggie Mays
709 B Memorial Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 588-8125
unitedpando.com
[email protected]
United Textiles
Steve McDonough
1917 Second Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-6208
unitedtextileshome.com
Urology Centers of Alabama
Dr. Vincent Bivinf
985 9th Avenue, SW, Ste 408
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-7680
Utmost Healthcare Center
A. Phillip Badewa, MD, PhD
1007 Ninth Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 358-9300
[email protected]
Value Place Bessemer
Crystal Owen
5535 Academy Way
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-4140
valueplace.com
[email protected]
Vestavia Hills Chamber of
Commerce
Karen J. Odle
1975 Merryvale Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
(205) 823-5011
vestaviahills.org
[email protected]
VG Transport
Vernard Green
429 Crowne Wood Drive
Hoover, AL 35244
(205) 572-1998
[email protected]
Visalus - Body by Vi
Claire B. & Quitman Mitchell
948 Posey Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 527-2356
[email protected]
[email protected]
Visions Beauty Dist.
Jeffery Simmons
3584 Highway 31 S Ste 182
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 567-3397
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
Karen Jones, Andie Sloan
PO Box 755
Fultondale, AL 35068
(205) 502-5959
vitas.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
Von Tailoring & Alterations
Evonne Wilson
2234 19th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-4659
[email protected]
Vulcan Materials
Allen Lawson
1200 Vulcan Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-7625
vulcanmaterialscompany.com
Walgreens
Marie Vanostrad
1815 Ninth Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-1757
[email protected].
com
Wallace Optometry Assc
Dr. Fred Wallace, Dr. Merin Graves
1431 Second Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-5182
eye-and-vision.com
[email protected]
Wal-Mart
Larry Franks
750 Academy Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-5890
walmart.com
Ward-McLure Furniture Co., Inc.
Mark Ward
1910 Third Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-1611
wardmclure.com
[email protected]
Weaver Land & Realty, Inc.
Nelda Weaver
650 Ninth Avenue Ste 100
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-4139
wlandco.com
[email protected]
Wednesday Bridge Club
Louise C. Darby
1600 29th Avenue N.
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 428-2285
[email protected]
Weldon Pharmacy, Inc.
Steve Weldon, Diane Cashatt
1280 Hueytown Road
Hueytown, AL 35023
(205) 491-2805
weldonpharmacyinc.com
[email protected]
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West Jefferson County Historical Society
Louise Ayer Tommie, Diane Hyche
PO Box 184, Bessemer, AL 35021, (205) 428-9652
westjeffersoncountyhistoricalsociety.org
[email protected]; [email protected]
West Jefferson Internal Medicine PC
Reid Christopher MD, Wallace B. Purdy Jr. MD
1088 Ninth Ave, SW, Ste 104, Bessemer, AL 35022, (205) 426-0546
[email protected]
West Jefferson Technical Education Endowment & Trust
Mert Byram
P. O. Box 634, Bessemer, AL 350210634, (205) 915-2962
[email protected]
West Town Plaza Associates, Ltd.
Michael Weisser
20155 NE 38 Court #201, Aventura, FL 33180, (305) 690-9110
[email protected]
Wheeler Wrecker Service
Howard Wheeler
705 North 22nd Street, Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 965-9397
Whiting Services, Inc.
Chris Hudson, Joseph Liverett
4001 Farr Road, Bessemer, AL 35022, (800) 990-5008
whiting-serv.com
[email protected]
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WideNet Consulting LLC
Lori Johns
1400 Commerce Blvd Ste 6
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 241-6112
widenetconsulting.com
support@widenetconsulting.
com
William Parsons CPA
419 19th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-1511
[email protected]
Wilson Pallet and Packaging, Inc.
CeCe Doss
1102 Greenwood Crossings Ct
Bessemer, AL 350225666
(205) 428-5121
[email protected]
Winn Dixie
Monica Sledge
2910 Morgan Road Ste 128
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 425-2121
[email protected]
Xi Sigma of Beta Sigma Phi
Syble Lamons, Diane Hyche
6772 Eastern Valley Road
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-8138
[email protected]
Darius Foster
2730 Oxmoor Way
Birmingham, AL 35211
[email protected]
Isaac Davis
1501 Minnesota Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
[email protected]
A. Scott Roebuck
1722 Second Avenue N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-4090
[email protected]
Addie C. Davidson
703 31st Street South
Bessemer, AL 35020
[email protected]
Albert Soles
630 Melody Lane
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3600
Amos Rembert, Jr.
616 Seventh Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-3934
Benny & Ericka Watson
PO Box 643
Bessemer, AL 35021
(205) 222-3177
[email protected]
INDIVIDUALS
Peggy George
612 Lewis Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-1969
[email protected]
Calvin Thomas
103 20th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-7113
Charles King
809 Atkinson Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 434-5494
[email protected]
Henry H. Tyler
1808 10th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-6204
[email protected]
LaTricia Crusoe
2115 Dartmouth Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 747-6948
[email protected]
Pat Moore
PO Box 338
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 744-1593
patmoore@[email protected]
Cliff Vasser
330 South 11th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-0654
[email protected]
Jack White
2652 Alta Glen Drive
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
(205) 266-5126
[email protected]
Marquise Dailey
434 Alice Street SW
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 781-5505
[email protected]
Peggy McCoy
2116 Viking Circle
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-6189
[email protected]
Daryl Owens
631 Wright Avenue
Hueytown, AL 35023
(646) 942-3388
[email protected]
James N. Caldwell
712 32nd Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 328-1150
[email protected]
Melissa Alford
950 Mitchell Field Road
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-2377
[email protected]
Rep. Merika Coleman
452 14th Way
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 919-9411
[email protected]
Dr. Lee Chamoun
1000 Powder Plant Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 478-1801
[email protected]
Jill Ganus Veitch
5014 Sandy Cove
Hoover, AL 35244
(205) 616-7237
[email protected]
Merdith Byram
7025 Lakeside Farms Circle
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 915-2962
[email protected]
Rita F. Morris
628 Woodbrook Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 966-2028
Earl Cochran
1810 Dartmouth Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
Joe Lovoy
5934 Coleman Lake Rd
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-9443
[email protected]
Mike Shelly
4760 Eastern Valley Rd St 104
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-1481
[email protected]
Keith Mahaffey
PO Box 262
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 432-3785
[email protected]
Mildred Posey
1124 Posey Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35022
Nelda Pate
503 Center Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-3951
Frederick Dudley
1320 Dewanna Lane
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 424-9533
[email protected]
Gip Gipson
3101 Avenue C
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 913-2941
[email protected]
Greg Harris
912 Dauphin Street
Mobile, AL 36604
Lakitia Hall-Wright
PO Box 311
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 218-3348
[email protected]
Ora Foster
2824 Fifth Court
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-3665
Sarah W. Belcher
3030 Arlington Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-6531
[email protected]
Sherry McClain
4129 Fourth Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 481-4192
[email protected]
Shirley Horn
1713 Clarendon Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 425-9962
[email protected]
Syble Lamons
6772 Eastern Valley Road
McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 477-8138
[email protected]
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The
RINCIPA
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&
ASSOCIATES
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
“Moving Forward All The Time”
Eugene Pitts, CPA
Chief Executive Officer
2100 South Bridge Parkway, Suite 650
205-542-9874
P.O. Box 360973
Fax 205-822-0539
Birmingham, Alabama 35236
[email protected]
www.tpaaccountants.com
Eagle
Cleaning Service, Inc.
Janitorial & Commercial Cleaning
Please call (205)424-5252
“Expect the Best”
Michelle M. Scholtz, President
Open 7 days
No appointment needed
4810 Bell Hill Road
Bessemer
205.477.DRDR
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We are proud supporters
of the
Bessemer Chamber of Commerce
William E. Sain, Sr.
Partner
BESSEMER, AL
205-491-0000
I-59/20 • Exit 108 • Academy Dr.
Steven D. Watts
Partner
Don W. Holmes
Director
Henry H. Tyler
Director
“Experience Our Award Winning Attitude”
AlabamaFord.com
PELL CITY, AL
205-338-9463
I-20 • Exit 158 • Hwy 231
A FAMILY BANK.
A BUSINESS BANK.
A COMMUNITY BANK.
A BETTER BANK.
For all the reasons you need a bank, come to Trustmark, one of the South’s
oldest and strongest banks.
Trustmarkcombinesthestrengthofa$12.1billionfinancialinstitutionwiththe
personaltouchofaneighborhoodbank.Toseehowthiscombinationcanmake
banking easier and better for you, visit us today.
For all you Commercial Lending needs,
contact David Darby 205-444-4759, or
[email protected]
Member FDIC
trustmark.com
EIGHT VENUES
ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION
The Green Room • The Discovery Room • The Training Room • The Wedding Chapel
The Lamplight Room • The Master Ballroom • The Grand Loft • The Courtyard
Venue Features & Services
• All-Inclusive Facility
• Custom Decorations and Floral Arrangements
• On-Site Services
• Bridal Suite & Groom Dressing Rooms
• Event Coordinator
• Bridal Assistance & Accessories
• Customized-priced Event Packages
• VIP Services for the Bride & Groom
• Training Facilities (Corporate & Private)
• Wedding Ceremony & Event Music
• Meeting Rooms
• Reception & Event DJ
• Gourmet Catering
• Personalized Invitations/Save the Date Cards/
Programs & Thank You Cards
• Elegant Tableware
• State-of-the-Art Audio/Video Systems
• Wi-Fi Access
• Flat Screen Displays
• Sweet Treat Tables & Buffets/Favors
• Secure-Convenient Parking
• Special Needs Accommodations
Creating Memories that last forever…
DISCOVERY ALABAMA
Events & Conference Center @ The Watermark Place
4500 Katie’s Way | Bessemer, AL 35022 | 205-425-4529
[email protected] | www.discoveryalabama.com
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Saturday by Appointment