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Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce

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Issue 27
August 2011

 Thank you to our 2011 Gold Level Members

Borland and Benefield   *   Bryant Bank   *   Christian & Small   *   First Commercial Bank    
iStore Self Storage   *   Regions Bank   *   Sterne Agee   *   Village Living

ShopMountainBrook.com

 

Think Local. Buy Local 

 

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 Visit ShopMountainBrook.com to shop online, order gift certificates, view local menus and much more.

Mountain Brook Disaster Relief for

Pleasant Grove 

 

Spartans Helping Spartans

 

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 Mountain Brook plans a unified reliefeffort for the Pleasant Grove Spartans

 

Representatives from the City, City Council, Mountain Brook Chamber, Mountain Brook School System, PTO and the Emmet O'Neal Library have formed a task force to coordinate the Mountain Brook Disaster Relief Effort.

 

To find out updates on the Mountain Brook Disaster Relief Effort please go to the Chamber website at

 http://www.welcometomountainbrook.com/tornado.php 

 

There are also many merchants, businesses and other organizations that have their own disaster relief efforts. You can also visit the Chamber website to see an updated listing of local collections and distributions.

Pleasant Grove - 300 

Mountain Brook Mayor and Chamber Officials with Pleasant Grove Mayor and City Officials

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 Click here for more information about Spartan Square

 Welcome!

Tracery in Mountain Brook Village

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Snap Kids Back 2 School Party

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THREE WAYS TO SAVE FROM THE FITNESS CENTER

 

SUMMER SPECIAL 

HOT!

$30 OFF the 3 times a week program

OR

$15 OFF the 2 times a week program

HOTTER!

PLUS with either option

you'll get 2 FREE WORKOUTS.

HOTTEST!

AND if you schedule at least 2 of your

weekly workouts between 11 am and 3pm

Monday through Friday you'll receive an

additional $25 OFF your program.

 

TO FIND OUT MORE

CALL US TODAY! 870-1121

This Hot Offer  Ends August 31, 2011

New Member Profile

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Scott's professional experience covers a wide spectrum of architectural projects, specializing in high-end residential and hospitality projects as well as commercial, educational, institutional and healthcare. He is both a registered architect and licensed interior designer with over 17 years of professional experience.

 

BOOMhover Architectural Studio, Est. 2004, was formed in an effort to continue a love of architectural design by holding true to a few simple sincere beliefs:
  • Abide by the fundamental parameters set by the client - listen first.
  • Maintain a commitment to design no matter the project type or budget.
  • Build a reputation on quality design and integrity coupled with communication and attention to detail.
Scott Boomhover worked with renowned architects Andrea Clark Brown of Naples, Florida then with Sarasota School Architects Carl Abbott, FAIA and Tim Seibert, FAIA of Sarasota, Florida honing his design skills on high profile ecclesiastical, residential, and civic buildings prior to returning back to Alabama where he worked on such projects as Ross Bridge Hotel and The Innovation Depot. Scott Boomhover's designs have been recognized with multiple awards, gallery showings and in various periodicals. 

 

Click here for more information on BOOMhover Architectural Studio

New Member Profile

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We have some exciting news to announce, as of August 3rd, TheSuperDeal.com and another locally owned deal site, BigBham.com, have become one. We are still the same Super Deal that you are familiar with, we have just enhanced our technology and software in this partnership.

 

We kicked things off Wednesday with a Super Deal from The Pants Store. Then on Friday, we bought back Birmingham's first ever daily deal, Ashley Mac's! After that, deals to the best local restaurants, spas, and events will keep on coming!

Click here for more information on TheSuperDeal.com

Congratulations to a few of Mountain Brook's Finest!

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Left to right: Chief Ted Cook, Lieutenant Jay Williams, Captain Greg Hagood, and Sergeant Jason Carmack.

 

The Mountain Brook Police Department recently announced several new promotions.  Those promotions include:  Greg Hagood to Captain, Jay Williams to Lieutenant, and Jason Carmack to Sergeant.  Other moves in the Police Department include Sergeant Chuck Clark to Investigations and Officer Bryan Kelley to School Resource Officer.  Congratulations to all these officers.

 

$5 Fun Days at the Birmingham Zoo 

Thursday August 4th - Sunday August 7th!

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The Birmingham Zoo invites the entire community to visit during Five Dollar Fun Days! Head this way to enjoy $5 admission, $1 hotdogs and FREE carousel rides Thursday, August 4th through Sunday, August 7th.

 

You won't want to miss out on this incredible experience and the FREE activities and shows the Zoo has to offer like the Red Diamond Sea Lion Splash Show, Wildlife Show, Boma Encounter, Animal Keeper Talks and much, much more!

 

To see the compete August Newsletter from the Birmingham Zoo, click here.

 

 Shop Local in 2011!

 The Best Gift in

Mountain Brook

Easy to redeem, Village Gold certificates can be used dollar for dollar in your favorite stores in Mountain Brook. 

Certificates can be purchased at the Chamber office or City Hall. Call ahead and let us know the amount and we can have your gift ready to pick up when you arrive - 871-3779.

Click here for a link of Mountain Brook merchants that accept Village Gold Gift Cards

 

Amy Murphy Studio College Audition Prep Intensive

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We have designed a 3 day Intensive Workshop that will

put you in touch with the best New York and the

Southeast have to offer. Get a jump start on your college

auditions with these experts! You will get to work with

Broadway actors, casting directors, choreographers,

music directors, voice teachers and coaches and get

immediate firsthand feedback on what you need to do to

maximize your college audition potential.

You will receive one-on-one coaching in these areas:

�Monologue Work

�Dance Techniques

�Audition Piano Tracks professionally recorded

(can be used at Unified Auditions)

�Vocal Technique Specific to audition cut

�College Audition Chart

At the end of the workshop, you will have a comprehensive

individual college audition package.

 

Click here for more information

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Buy Local - Amano

2011 Sales 

Tax Holiday

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Mountain Brook will participate in the 2011 Sales Tax Holiday from 12:01am on Friday, August 5th to midnight on Sunday, August 7th.  Items that qualify for tax exemption are listed here.

 Upcoming Events

August 5-7 -

Sales Tax Holiday

August 6 - 

3 on a String at Mountain Brook Fine Arts Center (Mtn. Brook High School) 2:00pm & 7:30pm

854-3957 or threeonastring.com

August 11 - 

9th Anniversary for Pilates Place

Sept 11

10th Anniversary 9/11 Service at Vestavia Hills High School with the cities of Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, and Homewood

8:45am - 9:30am

Sept 15 -

Business After hours at Parc at Grandview with Shelby County, Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook

Sept 22 -

Cahaba Village for the Cure

Sept 29 -

Business After hours at McCormick & Schmicks with Vestavia Hills Chamber, Homewood Chamber, Mountain Brook Chamber

5pm - 7pm

 

Check out our NEW Facebook page! 

 

Find us on Facebook 

 

 Make sure you are following the

Chamber on Facebook, LinkedIn and  Twitter for the latest news and special deals in Mountain Brook

 

View our profile on LinkedIn 

 

 Follow us on Twitter

 

New Chamber Membership

If you are not a member, NOW is a great time to join.

 


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To renew or join the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce,

please follow the link below

 2011 Chamber Membership 

Welcome to New 

July Members

Mountain High Outfitters

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Over The Mountain Sedan

ShopMountainBrook 

Tracery 

VINO 

Stay Up to Date on the Construction Progress for the new City Hall in Crestline

Click here 
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Oak Street Garden Shop Update

It's high summer, and with stifling August heat, we're a bit lazier in our gardening activities...it's perfectly okay to put aside your gloves and enjoy some down time

In the greenhouse, we have small, concrete tabletop fountains, perfect for adding a touch of soothing, cooling water for your terrace or other outdoor area.  These fountains may also attract smaller birds to the fresh, moving water. All you need is an electrical source, water, and a glass of wine!

The market is overflowing with produce... the fresh tomatoes, fingerling and heirloom eggplants, canary melons and cantaloupes are in abundance. Look for  the first appearance of asian pears from Petals from the Past this week also. Taste test some samples, then take your favorites home.

Remember, all woody plants (trees, shrubs and vines) are 25% off through August.  This includes chalbark maples, beech trees, evergreen oaks hydrangeas and more...

See you soon!

Mountain Brook Whole Foods donates to United Way of Central Alabama

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Whole Foods at Cahaba Village donated $18,114.78 to the United Way of Central Alabama's Tornado Relief efforts.

Steeple Arts in Crestline!

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Where:  Steeple Arts  

 

What: Zumba Fitness; Leigh Laser Collins, licensed Zumba instructor  

 

When:
Mon 6:30-7:30pm 

Tues 5:30-6:30pm 

Wed 6:30-7:30pm*  

Sat 9:30-10:30am  

 

Cost: $10 per class or $8 if purchasing 6+ classes

 

*Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 Wednesday class will be held from
 

5:30 - 6:30pm to make way for Ballroom Class!

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Boiling and Bragging benefitting Children's Hospital Critical Transport

An all you can eat low country boil & football season kick-off party!


Saturday, August 13th
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Otey's Tavern
244 Country Club Park
Mountain Brook, AL

$20 in advance-$25 at the door/Kids 10 & under FREE
Register online at www.chsys.org/events  

For more sponsorship opportunities or info contact misty.farmer@chsys.org or call 205.939.9956.

Remember to Mail Mountain Brook! 

 

ATTENTION

35223, 35213, 35243

Help keep your sales tax revenue in Mountain Brook

  

Shipping UPS or FedEx? 

 

Can't find what you need locally and you are ordering online?

 

Then make sure you specify Mountain Brook - not Birmingham - as your address.  

 This assures that Mountain Brook will receive the appropriate percentage of sales tax revenue.  THANKS!