planting seeds - the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Website

Vol. XXV No. 9
SEPTEMBER 2011
PLANTING SEEDS
The Eastern Shore Chamber
kicked-off the Annual
Membership Drive recently
with a BIG BANG. Chamber
member volunteers are combing
the business community for sixweeks to grow the Chamber’s
membership base. Volunteers
are competing to bring in at
least 75 new members. The
teams that bring in the most
members will win fabulous
grand prizes.
Watching Your Business Grow!
The strong selling points for
becoming a member are:
Marketing: The Chamber is
your partner in promoting your
business through telephone
referrals (the Chamber receives 150,000
calls each year), distributing members’
literature at both Chamber offices, listing
members in the Eastern Shore Magazine
(14,000 published) and online with a free
link to members’ Web sites (1.5 million hits
annually), listing new and renewing
members in the newsletter and
providing unique advertising opportunities
and sponsorships, sending member
brochures to those relocating to the area,
ground breakings and ribbon cuttings and,
one of the most popular member benefits
- the Morning Marketing Meeting where
members can “Toot Their Own Horn!”
Strengthen Businesses: Providing
options for employees and companies with
health insurance partnerships with Chamber
Millie Sue Hawk, individual member; Greg Strachan, Bryant Bank; & C. Shea Dean, O’Sullivan
Creel are teaming up to bring in new members.
members, membership with the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce, detailed demographics and mailing labels or electronic
addresses of the membership.
Interaction With Elected Officials and
Community Leaders: We put our members in touch with the decision makers
through the Annual Legislative Agenda,
the Annual Lobbying Trip to Montgomery,
Leadership Trips, the Governmental Affairs
Task Force, State of Alabama Department
of Tourism, Business Council of Alabama,
Baldwin County Public Transit Coalition,
Envision Coastal Alabama, Economic
Development Alliance of Alabama, Bald-
win County Economic Development Alliance, cities of Daphne,
Fairhope and Spanish Fort, Alabama Tourism Council and much
more.
Connection with the Community:
The Chamber helps members connect with customers and colleagues
with year-round networking events
such as Business After Hours, Annual Golf Tournament, Chairman’s
Gala, Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast,
Volunteer opportunities, the Annual
Arts & Crafts Festival in Fairhope,
the Annual Jubilee Festival in
Daphne, STEP Career Exploration
Program for high school students,
Eastern Shore Youth Leadership
Program and CHOICES program
for middle school students and the regularly
scheduled Business Briefs.
Learning Opportunities: Members learn
the best practices for issues important to their
companies and the area through professional
development opportunities, SCORE
business counseling, leadership development
opportunities, seminars on topics pertinent to
businesses.
Has your business taken advantage of your
Chamber’s products and services to help with
your growth? Do you know of a business,
colleague or friend who would benefit from
becoming a member of the Chamber? We
are only a phone call away at 621-8222 or
928-6387. Visit us on our Web site at www.
eschamber.com. We’re “Planting Seeds,
Watching Your Business Grow!”.
Eastern Shore Chamber Connections Sponsor: A Total Resource Campaign Initiative
Ambassador of the Month
Sally Wagner
Hartmann,
Blackmon &
Kilgore, PC
Sally Wagner was selected as
Ambassador of the Month for
July. She earned more points
than any other ambassador
for having attended multiple
chamber events and activities
and serving as liaison for the
Ambassador Chair Brenda Carpenter presents
chamber.
plaque to Sally Wagner
A native of Mobile, Sally
graduated from the University of South Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in finance. She
went on to earn her license as a Certified Public Accountant and founded Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore, P.C. in 1990 with four partners. Over the course of her career she has
served as a trusted advisor to a wide array of small businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals along the Gulf Coast.
Sally moved to Daphne in 1992, and joined the Chamber in 1998. In addition to serving as an ambassador, she serves on the Jubilee Festival Committee and was selected as the
Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year for 2010/2011 at the Chairman’s Gala in June. She has
also proudly served on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. “I truly enjoy being involved
with the Chamber,” said Sally.
In addition to the Chamber, Sally is active in the Point Clear Rotary Club and Christ
the King Catholic Church. In her free time, she enjoys socializing with friends and family,
cooking, sewing, exercising and watching nascar events.
September 1, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Business After Hours
ECO Solutions
1290 Main Street, Daphne
Free networking opportunity for all Chamber members
September 15, 8:00 am
Morning Marketing Meeting
Scenic Overlook Office
29750 Larry Dee Cawyer Dr., Daphne
Free marketing opportunity for all Chamber members
September 15, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Young Professionals Social
McSharry’s Irish Pub
101 N. Bancroft Street, Fairhope
Networking for young professionals age 40 and under. For members and
potential members. No admission.
Board of Directors
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Phil Cusa - PLC & Associates
CHAIRMAN ELECT
Kerry O’Connor - Whitney Bank
PAST CHAIRMAN
Jim Byrd - Safe Harbor Financial
TREASURER
Greg Strachan - Bryant Bank
Vice Chairman, Economic
Development
Bradley Byrne - Jones Walker, LLP
Vice Chairman, Tourism Council
Ben Meisler - Holiday Inn Express-Daphne
Vice Chairman, Membership Value
Linda Scott - Scott & Associates
Vice Chairman, Foundation
Sue Cade - Edward Jones Investments
President/CEO
Darrelyn Bender - Staff Executive
Mayor Joseph Bonner
City of Spanish Fort
Mayor Fred Small
City of Daphne
Mayor Tim Kant
City of Fairhope
Commissioner Bob James
Baldwin County
Bob Baumhower - Baumhower’s Wings
Donna Givens - Baldwin EMC
Bryan Parker - Congressman Jo Bonner
David Clark - Grand Hotel Marriott Resort,
Golf Club & Spa
Jason Horn - The Insurance Guy
Contina Woods - Regions Bank
Nathan Cox - Bellator Real Estate &
Development
William (Bill) McLaughlin - Thomas Hospital
Chris Ortstadt - Walmart-Fairhope
Andrew Ray - Timbercreek Golf Club
Danny Corte - Tameron Honda Eastern Shore
STAFF MEMBERS
Kathie Barton - Communications Coordinator
Amy Dial - Membership Coordinator
Lori Edson - Tourism Information Asst.
Jessica Fleming - Tourism information Asst.
Rose Hall - Information Specialist
Pat Hawthorne - Development Director
Christina Hellmich - Director of Workforce
Development
Sue Hammac - Tourism Information Asst.
Ginger Parnell - Director of Tourism &
Special Events
Sandra Weekley - Tourism Information Asst.
Jo Wylly - Accounts Manager
Call: 621-8222 or 928-6387 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 2011
CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
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Eastern Shore Chamber Home-Based Business Expo
Thursday, October 6, 5-7 pm, Rock Creek Golf Club
At the Business After Hours
Setting up a display in this relaxed
setting and casual atmosphere
offers an opportunity to “Toot Your
Horn” and market your busines in
a way that doesn’t cost much time
or money and has the potential for
increasing your profits.
Would you like a little more
exposure for your homebased business?
The Eastern Shore Chamber is
holding a Home-Based Business
Expo at the regular Business After
Hours on Thursday, October 6,
5 - 7 pm at Rock Creek Golf Club,
140 Clubhouse Dr., Fairhope.
The number of spots is limited, so
call Sue or Sandra today at 6218222 to reserve your spot.
Participating businesses will be
provided a spot on a 4’ x 7’ table. All you need to
provide are your signage and marketing materials. The
cost is only $25.
The Chamber encourages members to please attend the
FREE Business After Hours Home-Based Business
Expo at Rock Creek and support your colleagues.
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member
Breland Homes, with a ribbon cutting recently at their new
subdivision, St. Augustine in Daphne. The subdivision is located off
County Road 64 and Rigsby Road. Attending the event were Carmen Garrett, Bank Branch & Trust; Contina Woods, chamber
ambassador; David Foshee, subdivision superintendant; Christi
Bass, Breland site agent, Mobile; Ray Hudson, sales manager;
Deborah Sisley, St. Augustine site agent; Jake Simpson, Simpson
Landscaping; Danny Pierce, general manager; Jenny Ely, site
agent, Mobile, Kevin Kirchharr, Triple K. Construction; Sally
Wagner and Molly Laurendine, chamber ambassadors. For more
information call 401-0081.
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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
SEPTEMBER 2011
23rd Annual Jubilee Festival
September 24 & 25, 2011
Olde Towne Daphne
10 am - 5 pm Daily
Fine Arts & Crafts
Live Local
Entertainment
Kids Art in the Park
Classic Festival Food
No Admission to
Festival
Football Games Shown
On
Wide-Screen TV
Inside City Hall
Come See
Elsie the Cow!!
Borden’s Milk Mascot
Official Artwork by Michael Thomas
621-8222, 928-6387
www.eschabmer.com
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Diamond
Borden’s Milk
Platinum
Gold
Guarantee Title
Friends of the Festival:
Radio-2-Phone Volkert & Associates
Media
SEPTEMBER 2010
CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
SEPTEMBER 2011
New
Princess
Corporation
Ronald Pirnie
16976 Scenic
Hwy. 98
Fairhope
929-1551
Ascent Audiology
& Hearing
Andy Tubertini,
Au D
105 A Lottie Ln.
Fairhope
990-0535
Southlawn
Landscaping, LLC
Ken Sinclair
16110 2nd Ave.
Silverhill
219-4177
Advantage
Business Solutions,
Inc.
Kathy Schreiber
22050 Broad St.
Silverhill
947-1892
Members
Brodbeck &
Company, Inc.
Beth M. Brodbeck
5 South Bayview St.
Fairhope
463-6088
Michael G. Galiber
706 Winn Ln.
Fairhope
929-2204
The Snowbird
Guesthouse Bed &
Breakfast
Web MacCartee
27895 State
Hwy 181
Daphne
454-0594
Eastern Shore
Neurology Clinics,
Inc.
Rassan Tarabein, MD
27535 US Hwy. 98
Daphne
625-0909
New Members
as of August 17, 2011
The ESCoC now has our
in-house developed brochures in
full color online at
www.eschamber.com under Our
Area/Pubications. These
attractive brochures are
printable. We distribute the
brochures to visitors, those
relocating to the area and to
anyone wishing to know more
information.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Renewed
A Storage of Daphne
Storage-Climate
Controlled
Member 1 Year
AT & T
Telecommunication
Products & Services
Member 10 Years
BBVA Compass
Bank
Bank
Member 29 Years
Baldwin County
Home Builders
Association
Home Builders Trade
Association
Member 27 Years
Bassett Engineers &
Constructors, Inc.
Engineers
Member 15 Years
Bayside Academy
Schools-Private
Member 25 Years
Bayside Bungalow
Short Term Rental
Member 8 Years
Cellular South
Cellular Phones &
Satellite
Member 11 Years
CertaPro Painters of
Mobile & Baldwin
County
Painting/Residential
& Commercial
Member 3 Years
Members
Chick-fil-A
Restaurant-Fast Food
Member 6 Years
Citizens Bank
Bank
Member 17 Years
Coldwell Banker
United, Realtors
Amanda Holder Member 5 Years
Loraine M. McCants
- Member 27 Years
Real Estate
Company
Comfort Keepers
Home Health Care
Services
Member 4 Years
Cornerstone Investment Management
& Consulting
Investment Advisors/
Managers
Member 8 Years
Dixie Dental Center
Dentists
Member 5 Years
Don A. McGriff, PC
Attorneys
Member 3 Years
Duplicators Printing & Copy Center,
LLC
Printer
Members 8 Years
CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
Eastern Shore
Centre
Shopping Center
Member 7 Years
Eastern Shore
Choral Society, Inc.
Choral Group
Member 4 Years
Edward Jones
Investments
Carla Stewart
Investment Broker/
Securities
Member 10 Years
Fairhope Family
Medicine, LLC
Physicians &
Surgeons-Family
Practice
Member 4 Years
Fairhope Floor
Covering &
Interiors
Floor Covering
Member 28 Years
Fairhope Health
& Rehab
Nursing Home
Member 19 Years
Fairhope
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
Member 18 Years
Fusion Spa Salon
Salon & Day Spa
Member 1 Year
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Renewed
Go Play Pet Service
Pet Service
Member 2 Years
Mediacom
Cable Television
Member 29 Years
Grand Hotel
Marriott Resort,
Golf Club & Spa
Resort
Member 31 Years
Merrill Lynch
Ken Cole
Investment Broker/
Securities
Member 6 years
Greer’s
Fairhope Market
Grocery/Catering
Member 2 Years
Mike Ford
Realty Company
Real Estate
Company
Member 35 Years
Hand Arendall,
LLC
Jack Edwards
Attorneys
Member 14 Years
Hands on
South Alabama
Civic or Fraternal
Organization
Member 1 Year
Historic Blakeley
State Park
State Park
Member 31 Years
Jani-King
Commercial
Cleaning Services
Janitorial, Maid &
Maintenance
Services
Member 3 years
Livendco Water,
Inc.
Beverage Company
Member 2 Years
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Mobile Symphony,
Inc.
Performing Arts
Member 15 Years
Mobile/Baldwin
Register
Newspapers
Member 35 Years
Mr. Charles
Wilson
Individual Member
Member 19 Years
Nall Printing
Printer
Member 23 Years
Naman’s Catering
Catering
Member 7 Years
New Horizons
Credit Union
Credit Union
Member 16 Years
Members cont’d
Open Range
Communications
Telephone Digital
Service & Internet
(Broadband)
Member 1 Year
Planet BeachFairhope
Spa/Contemporary
Member 3 Years
Point Clear Cottages
Bed & Breakfast Inn
Member 4 Years
RBC Bank
Bank
Member 11 Years
Redeemer
Lutheran Church
Church
Member 11 Years
Scentsy
Wickless Candles
Home Furnishings/
Wickless Candles
Member 1 Year
The Picture
Show Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Member 23 Years
Thompson Tractor
Company, Inc.
Tractor/Equipment
Dealer
Member 24 Years
Utopia
Clothing &
AccessoriesWomen
Member 4 Years
Vision Bank
Bank
Member 8 Years
WAVH FM Talk
106.5
Radio Station &
Broadcasting
Company
Member 4 Years
South Alabama
Orthodontics, LLC
Orthodontists
Member 12 Years
The Colony Shop
Clothing &
Accessories-Women
Member 29 Years
The Drapery Makery
Drapery & Awning
Contractor/Showroom
Member 10 Years
CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
Weeks Bay
Foundation
Civic or Fraternal
Organization
Member 5 Years
Wells Fargo Bank
Bank
Member 29 Years
Wintzell’s
Oyster House
Restaurant-Seafood
Member 7 Years
Wolfe-Bayview
Funeral Home &
Crematory, Inc.
Funeral Home/
Cemetery
Member 13 Years
Xerox Audio Visual
Solutions
Audio, Video Services
& Rental
Member 1 Year
Renewed Members
As of July 19, 2011
Please show your pride of being a
member of the Eastern Shore
Chamber of Commerce by
placing our logo on your Web site
with a link to our Web site. We will
be glad to send you the logo via
email. Just email Kathie Barton at
[email protected] or give
her a call at 928-6387. The logo
will also be provided in the
weekly enews.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Tourism
Traffic Report
July 2011
July 2011 2,262
July 2010 1,870
International Visitors:
July 2011 73
July 2010 49
Tourism information is
available at www.eschamber.com
Demographics Update
Data for Baldwin Co.
July 2011
Total Homes/Townhomes Sold: 199
Total Homes On Market: 2,098
Average Days on Market: 180
Average Selling Price: $203,188
Total Condos Sold: 102
Total Condos on Market 1,246
Average Days on Market: 205
Average Selling Price: $231,170
Unemployment Data:
Alabama 6/11-9.6% 6/10 - 10.5%
Baldwin 6/11-9.3% 6/10-8.3%
United States 6/11-9.3% 6/10-9.6%
Resources:
Baldwin County Association of Realtors
Alabama Bureau of Labor Statistics
Address Service Requested
P.O. Drawer 310
Daphne, Alabama
36526-0310
(251) 621-8222
FAX (251) 621-8001
www. ESchamber.com
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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
SEPTEMBER 2011
1 Business After Hours, ECO
Solutions, 1290 Main St., Ste. C, Daphne,
621-8222. An Eastern Shore Chamber of
Commerce event.
5 Labor Day. Chamber offices
closed!
15 Morning Marketing Meeting, Scenic
Overlook Office, Daphne, 621-8222. An Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce event.
17 Coastal Cleanup, Fairhope Pier and
May Day Park in Daphne, 621-1216.
24 Jubilee Race for Life 5K / 1 mi run
in Olde Towne Daphne, contact: www.BaysideMedicalMissions.org or
928-4248.
24-25 23rd Jubilee Festival, Main St.,
Olde Towne Daphne, in front of City Hall, arts &
crafts festival, 621-8222. An Eastern Shore
Chamber of Commerce event.
OCTOBER 2011
1-2 Annual Parade of Homes by Baldwin
County Home Builders Assn., throughout Baldwin
County. 928-9927.
6 Business After Hours, 5-7 pm, Rock
Creek Golf Club, 140 Clubhouse Dr., Fairhope,
Home-based Business Expo, 621-8222. An
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce
event.
6-9 The Alabama Coastal Bird Fest, 5
Rivers Delta Resource Center (tours throughout
Mobile & Baldwin Co., 625-0814 or www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com.
8 Phantasy of the Arts Gala for FEEF,
Space 301, Mobile, 990-3333.
8 Mullet Run, 5K & 10K races by BayArt,
benefiting youth Public Art. Takes place in downtown Fairhope, 709-0188.
8-9 Grand Festival of Art, downtown
Fairhope, ESAC, 928-2228.
8-9 Annual Parade of Homes by Baldwin
County Home Builders Assn., throughout Baldwin
County, 928-9927.
9 Fairhope Lions Club Annual Golf
Tournament, 1 pm, $60 per player, 626-3343,
990-5118, 929-2575.
9 Baldwin Pops Founders’ Day
Concert, 6 pm, Henry George Park, Fairhope,
928-3754.
15 Morning Marketing Meeting, 8 am,
Scenic Overlook office, 621-8222. An Eastern
Shore Chamber of Commerce event.
16 Point Clear Polo, Sonny Hill Clearwater
Farms, Point Clear, 621-4464 or 621-4219.
22 21st Annual British Car Festival,
South Lawn, Faulkner State Community College,
Fairhope (251)980-1460.
29 Turkey Trot Fun Run at Lott Park,
Daphne. Benefits Prodisee Pantry. www.active.
com.