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Chamber News
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Issue 17
September 2010
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What's coming up in September?
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9/11 Memorial Service - September 10th
Please plan to attend the annual memorial service/patriots day commemorating the 9th anniversary of the attacks by al-Qaeda terrorists upon the United States. The death toll of the attacks was 2...> READ MORE
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Business After Hours - September 30th
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce once per year to encourage networking between chamber members as well as other communities, this event will include the cities of Homewood and Vestavia. The prog...> READ MORE |
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9/11 Memorial Service Planning Committee
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Thank you to all those on the Planning Committee for the 9/11 Memorial Service which will be
on Friday, September 10th at 9AM in front of Mountain Brook City Hall.
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Taxpayers TAKE NOTE of new consumer sales tax laws!
| "No one likes surprise letters from the government, so I want to make everyone aware of a recent development at the Alabama Department of Revenue. If you have not received a letter yet, there is a good chance that you will in the next few months.
The Alabama Department of Revenue has been sending letters to all taxpayers who have not reported consumer use tax. If you have purchased items over the Internet, by telephone, or by mail order, you may owe Alabama consumer use tax. Alabama law requires that if sales or use tax is not collected by the vendor on any taxable purchase, the purchaser must report and pay the use tax directly to the state. When remitted by the purchaser, the tax is called consumer use tax.
The Alabama Department of Revenue is asking you to check your purchase records to determine what items you purchased without payment of sales or use tax. You can start by reviewing your credit card records for out-of-state purchases. Also, review the purchase invoices for the large dollar items you have purchased during this period."
via Board Member, John Wilson, CPA Executive VP with Borland, Benefield 205 802-7212
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32 Degrees in Crestline is OPEN!
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Ribbon Cutting at 32 Degrees! Great fundraiser for the Emmet O'Neal Library! Pictured left to right > Owner of 32 Degrees Jeff Pizitz, Board Member of Emmet O'Neal Library Penny Page, Mayor Terry Oden, Emmet O'Neal Library Director Sue Debrecht, Marketing Director for 32 Degrees Paget Pizitz
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It's time for SCHOOL SPIRIT!
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Girls' Volleyball Team pictured LEFT: MBJH 7th grade volleyball team after they won runner-up in the Oak Mountain tournament last weekend! Spartans bring home the Silver! CONGRATULATIONS!
The Dorians at Dawg Daze! >
The girls pictured at right are:
Front row L-R: Rebekah Patterson, Carly Mason, Elizabeth Drake, and Hannah Kahn
Back row L-R: Mary Katherine Cook, Alex Barnett, Kate Donlevy, Libby Hobbs, Alison Creighton, Elizabeth Hargrove, Katharine Patton, Leacy Bromberg, Rebecca Turnley, Anna Tracy, Sarah McClees, and Florence Poynor.
Not pictured are: Laura Lou Patrick, Caroline Lee, Isabella Keating, Jennifer Sirkin, Jennifer O'Neil, Elizabeth Damrich, Cady Nelson, Jane Elizabeth Nechtman, Anna Robbins, Callie Blitz, Lamar Cooper, Brinkley Edge, and Josie Berman.
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Massage Envy and Facelogic join in the FIGHT FOR A CURE!
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| Amano's "COME PAINT WITH ME" by the Ticking Children |  Amano 2707 Culver Rd. Mountain Brook Village 871-9093 manager: Niki Quick "Come Paint With Me" by the Ticking Children a benefit for The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs Amano Hosts The Tickings! A workshop and exhibit by children for children... Sat., Sept. 18, 10-4
Amano of Mountain Brook Village announces a workshop and exhibit for a group of very special artists. Dorothy Ticking is a grandmother raising 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Birmingham artist, Tres Taylor and his wife Helene have been mentoring the family for 7 years. Now this family supports themselves with their own craft. Amano proudly supports this artistic venture and host the children as new artists in the gallery. To present these young artists to the community, there will be a workshop for all ages in front of the store. On Saturday, Sept. 18th, 10-4, Birmingham's children are invited to come paint with the Tickings. They will be painting on tarpaper with house paint like their mentor Tres Taylor. Each child will paint a strand of tarpaper dolls. One doll can be taken home and the rest of the strand will be donated to The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs. There will also be a featured painting auctioned to benefit the Bell Center.
Amanos windows will be draped with the Tickings' playful art beginning September 8th. The children's art is filled with joyous imagery that only children can produce. All ages are WELCOME! We will be painting with house paint, so please wear paint clothes! Need more info? EMAIL HELENE TAYLOR Call her at 821-7489 or VISIT THE WEBSITE
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Birmingham Botanical Garden Antiques and Garden Show
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 Antiques at the Gardens5th Annual Antiques Show and Sale benefiting Birmingham Botanical Gardens October 1-3, 2010
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham , AL 35223
Phone: (205) 414-3950 www.bbgardens.org
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Lots of planning goes into the inaugural Leadership Mountain Brook program!
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Mountain Brook city officials, high school teachers, library employees, and
chamber directors all meet to plan the inaugural Leadership Mountain
Brook program which started August 17th. Follow the students as they post information about their weekly progress HERE
CLICK HERE for the article in the Birmingham News!
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DAWG DAZE pics! Here's our WINNER!
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Who could RESIST this adorable winner, QUEEN of DAWG DAZE! Introducing MIA DASHER, the cute pup, who is being escorted and driven by her owner, Olivia!
Congratulations! And don't miss DAWG DAZE next year! The Flea Market, full of Crestline once-per-year incredible bargains lasts all day after the parade is over!
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Mafiaoza's and Jean Clayton win Alabama Retailers of the Year Award!
| Two of our retailers have been notified by Alabama Retail Association that they will be presented with an AWARD at their September 22nd banquet! Please stay tuned! We will post details on our chamber blog!
Please congratulate Nick Nicholson, MAFIAoZA's Pizzeria and Neighborhood Pub and Jean Clayton, Christine's Inc!
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Chanel and Macy's Brookwood invites YOU!
| Learn how to create the Chanel Smokey Eye look in 3 easy steps!
Thursday, September 30th from 11:AM to 5PM
or Friday, October 1 from 1PM to 7PM
A $30 reservation fee will secure your appointment is redeemable in Chanel product the day of the event. Receive a travel size Noir Inimitable Mascara and Eye Makeup Remover with your booked appointment and Chanel purchase. Call the Chanel counter at 205 8868-2680 to book your appointment.
Pamper yourself with a luxury spa experience!
Wednesday, September 1st from 11AM to 5PM
or Thursday, September 2nd from 1PM to 7PM
Your spa experience will take place in the Macy's Spa room where the Chanel Skincare Specialist will analyze your skin and recommend anti-aging products best suited for your skin type. You luxury experience will also include a light facial cleansing and exfoliation, moisture treatment and facial massage followed by an Express Makeup lesson.
A $50 reservation will secure your 1 hour appointment and is redeemable in Chanel product the day of the event. To reserve your appointment please call the Chanel counter at 205 868-2680.
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Featured New Members
|  Terry Chapman has served as president of Business Electronics Corp., which provides document imaging systems to the Birmingham business community, since 1988. He is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School (1980) and Birmingham Southern College (BA 1984, Master's 1989) and worked in the banking industry prior to his current role. Chapman serves as Vice President on the national board of directors for his industry's trade group, the Business Technology Association, and also recently served as President of the Southeast region. He is a member of the board of directors of the American Cancer Society's Jefferson-Shelby chapter and on the board of directors for Camp Smile-A-Mile, a children's oncology camping program serving youth across Alabama. Chapman also serves on the board of directors of Episcopal Place, an affordable independent living facility on Birmingham's Southside. He and his wife Mariah have three daughters and attend Canterbury United Methodist Church. As a couple Terry and Mariah are active in supporting a number of local charities including the American Heart Association, St. Martin's in the Pines, Mountain Brook Gymnastics, Red Mountain Theatre, the Birmingham Zoo and local schools.
Jewelry Specialty by Katz, LLCJewelry Appraisals and Repairs 3900 Montclair Road, Suite 320 Monday - Friday, 10-5 For appointments call 871-1008 "If you have old jewelry, you can make it shine again like new...come see me"! Jose Katz was born in Mexico City. When he was 28 he went to Durham, North Carolina where he met a Southern Bell, Bari Goldstein. One year later Jose made her his wife and they moved to Houston. After several years the couple moved back to Birmingham and Jose worked at Bari's family business, Golbro's. Jose has been in the jewelry business since 1980, starting in the warehouse, making deliveries and cleaning windows he quickly moved up to selling jewelry. Jose was the buyer for gold jewelry for Golbro's for seven years and then became the diamond buyer. After Golbro's closed in 1994, Katz opened his own business in Eastwood Mall called Golbro Jewelry Center.
Now owner of Jewelry Specialty by Katz LLC, Jose spends his time doing repairs and appraisals.
His special phrase is, "If I cannot fix it, nobody can". He can fix any kind of jewelry such as platinum, gold, silver, costume jewelry and even refinish rings. Although he is conveniently located in Crestline, Jose will do appraisals at someone's home as well as at his office. Jose also specializes in estate appraisals and can reappraise jewelry. Katz takes his appraisals very seriously stating, "I will tell you exactly what you have, the right color, quality and value. I tell it like it is".
It does not take long after meeting Katz to see what a special man he is. He is very proud of his wife, Bari, who is a special education teacher in Mountain Brook, as well as his two children, Eve and Alex. Eve now lives in Chicago with her husband and she is expecting their first grandchild in January. Alex lives in Birmingham and works for Balch & Bingham. In his spare time Jose likes to golf, walk, jog in the pool and he loves to eat. It is also very obvious after talking with Jose Katz that he cares about his clients as much as the jewelry. His favorite thing about his job is seeing the smile of the customer when he delivers the finished piece.
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Welcome to Crestline Village, Renasant Bank! Pictured at right are Renasant Bank President, Mike Ross with Hillary Ross, and State Representative Paul DeMarco
Mountain Brook - Crestline Village
44 Church Street
Birmingham, Alabama 35213
205-868-2800
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Chamber members, we will continue to update our chamber list and provide additional benefits to our chamber members only. Please drop by and pick up the new "Welcome to Mountain Brook - Guidebook". Welcome mats can be ordered for $45 and are a great way to advertise your support of
your community as well as extend a hearty welcome to all your customers. Please email the chamber for details.
Visit our online shop! It's a great way to support your community and your chamber!  
Thanks for helping us help you!
Sincerely,
Suzan Doidge
Suzan Doidge
Director, Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce
P.S. Missed a past issue? They are now archived on the News page of our new website. You can continue to forward them if there is an article of particular interest with live links up to 90 days past the publish date.
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Run-off council election October 5th
|  Of 14, 352 registered voters, 5,449 cast votes for city council candidates on August 24th, 2010. Incumbents Jesse Vogtle and Billy Pritchard retained their council seats, and there will be a run-off election between Temple Tutwiler and Amy Carter for Place #1. For complete results by voting precinct, please click HERE
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Neighborhood Crime Watch Information
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| Mountain Brook and other Over the Mountain communities continue to report higher than average burglaries at both homes and businesses. Please remain alert through the summer and contact the police immediately if you see any suspicious activity.
Please don't leave valuable items in
unlocked vehicles. Put any items of value in the trunk. If your
vehicle is locked, don't leave anything of value where it can be seen.
Thanks, please keep watching out for your neighbors and remember "when in doubt" call.
You can now go to a website and get information on activity in Mountain Brook as well as other cities. Please refer to this website if you're concerned about crime in your area.
Lieutenant Jim Cole
Detective Division
Mountain Brook Police Department
100 Tibbett Street
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
colej@mtnbrook.org
(205) 879-0486 Main
(205) 802-3856 Direct
(205) 870-5355 FAX |
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SCOUT OUT THE VILLAGES Winner!
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AND THE WINNER IS...Steve Wilson of Hoover, AL! Steve is coordinating with Tom Williams BMW on a convenient weekend for his shopping spree in Mountain Brook! Stay tuned on our blog and Facebook for pictures!
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New Mountain Brook Guide in the works! | We will be REPRINTING the Mountain Brook Guide and plan to add an online interactive version at the same time. Merchants, please keep this in mind when you are planning your advertising budget for the upcoming year. Our projected publication date is February 1st, 2011 and potential advertisers will be contacted within the next month or so.
We will be adding an advertiser's index, and will be updating the maps. Please let us know ASAP if you notice errors or omissions so that we can make these changes. Thanks for your help! If you want more information about advertising, PLEASE CLICK HERE! We will be publishing the rate card on our blog, and chamber members will receive a discounted rate as well as first priority on placing an ad.
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Order corporate gifts NOW for the holidays!
| Gift Solutions can HELP!
Need gift ideas for your business or company for the holidays? Let Gift Solutions assist you in selecting the "perfect gifts" within your budget for your clients and staff. Contact Layne McDougal or Martha Smith at Gift Solutions 967-4944 or EMAIL US cgcllc@bellsouth.net.
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
| You can now also find all these numbers with links under our "Contact" tab on the chamber website!
| Emergency Number Police, Fire and Medical Emergency 911 Other Numbers City Hall, 56 Church Street 870-3532 City Manager 802-3800 Mayor's Office 802-3802 City Clerk 805-3825 City Planner 802-3805 IT Department 802-3808 Building Inspection Superintendent 802-3812 Revenue Examiner 802-3823 Business Licenses and Permits 802-3819 Court Magistrate 802-3820 Fire Department (Administrative Park & Recreation Department 874-0617 Police Department 879-0486 Animal Control Officer 879-0486 Liberty Park Animal Clinic 970-0411 Public Works Department 874-0622, x-21 City Arborist 874-0622, x-32 Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St. 445-1101 Board of Education, 32 Vine Street 871-4608 Community Education 871-4608 Chamber of Commerce, 32 Vine Street 871-3779 Mountain Brook Athletics Association 414-3854 Mountain Brook Soccer Club 967-6321 Charter Communications (Cable) 888-438-2427 Waste Management of Alabama 841-2740
THANK YOU to all those who provide the extraordinary city services that we all enjoy and appreciate! |
REMEMBER TO Mail Mountain Brook!
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35223 35213 35243
Sometimes
you need to order online or you just can't find what you need locally.
Our community can still benefit from online sales!
Shipping UPS
or FedEx? Ordering online but want Mountain Brook to receive sales tax
revenue benefit? Then make sure you specify Mountain Brook - not
Birmingham - as your address. The Post Office for Mountain Brook zip
codes is listed as Crestline Heights and refers to the post office on
Montclair Road. This assures that Mountain Brook will receive the
appropriate percentage of sales tax revenue. THANKS!
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