Meet the Winners of the Annual Awards
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce held its 89th Annual Meeting June 27 at Oak Hollow Farm.
Sugarcane Jane provided entertainment for the event, which included dinner and the presentation of awards.
Millie Sue Hawk was presented the Ambassador of the Year Award, which is sponsored by Harbor Communications. Ambassadors spend many hours each month representing the Eastern Shore Chamber attending ribbon cuttings, visits to new members, grand openings and more.
ESCC President Darrelyn Bender presented the Bulldog Award to Mike Galiber and Kathleen Fernandez. This award is given to a chamber volunteer who has displayed dogged determination and tireless efforts in providing support to the members during the year.
 The Service Award went to Sherry Sullivan, a 15-year ambassador for the ESCC. The award is presented to the volunteer member who has provided ongoing selfless service to the chamber.
Paige Moore received the Small Business of  the Year Award which was sponsored by BBVA Compass Bank.. Moore, who owns Re/Max By the Bay, has more than 25 years of experience and has been ranked as one of the top agents in her state numerous times.
 The Environmental Award, sponsored by Baldwin EMC, went to Joe Roszkowski and David Dekle of The Original Oyster House. The restaurant, a leader in the industry to become green, is a partner with the Gulf Coast Exploreum to help educate children about the positive effects of green energy.
Dr. Barry L. Booth received the award for Community Leader of the Year, sponsored by Bryant Bank. The longtime chamber member and Vietnam veteran has been an activist for veterans and spearheaded the Honor Flight South Alabama.
At the close of the meeting, the Chairman's gavel was passed from Kerry O'Connor of BancorpSouth to Deanna Auner of Homestead Village. |
Ribbon Cuttings The Eastern Shore Chamber welcomed new members and celebrated recent new beginnings of the following members this past month:
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Gentiva Hospice Services with a ribbon cutting at the 9805-A Millwood Circle location in Daphne. Present for the event were (from left to right, back row): Brian Daughtery, Kim Lloyd, Laine Walter, Keith Johnson, Lorrey Chapman, Kim Smith, Cathy Blanchard, Tonda Bettner, Sean McCay, Keith Humphries, Kari Whatley, Amie Dodd and Sandra Vinson. (Front row): Belinda Pounds, Diane Gilreath, Kristin Bedsole and Angie Thornton. Gentiva Hospice services allow patients to make the most of each day, at home surrounded by friends and family in a familiar, comfortable environment. Gentiva offers a special kind of caring atmosphere that encompasses the medical, social, emotional and spiritual aspect of treatment. Through a team approach, Gentiva's goal is to ensure that the patient's remaining days are lived with dignity and respect. For more information call 621-2500.
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Daphne Pharmacy with a ribbon cutting at the 2101 US Highway 98 in Daphne. Present for the event were (From left to right, back row): Keith Lott and Linda Scott, chamber ambassadors; Linda Meredith, Amanda Jones, and Lucy King, Daphne Pharmacy; Jeff Ramsland and Shean McCay, chamber ambassadors. (Front row): Cindy Zebryk, Diane Siefert, chamber ambassadors; Shalonda White, Danny Cottrell, R.Ph, Kenny King, R.Ph., Daphne Pharmacy; Daphne Mayor Dane Haygood; Renee Browning, R.Ph., Daphne Pharmacy; Sally Wagner and Millie Sue Hawk, chamber ambassadors. Daphne Pharmacy is a locally owned, independent pharmacy located in Fountain Square. They provide easy prescription transfers, fast service with convenient drive-thru and familiar faces who treat you like family. Pharmacists Kenny King, Renee Browning and their staff look forward to servicing the prescription needs of Daphne and the Eastern Shore. Call 509-0616 for more informaion.
Navigator Credit Union celebrated the Grand Opening of its Daphne Branch on June 11 as it welcomed public officials and members of the community to its newest location. The opening of the Daphne Branch marks a milestone for Navigator as the credit union's first location in Baldwin County.With the addition of this facility, Navigator Credit Union now operates 11 branches between Daphne and Gulfport, MS. Operating hours for the Daphne location are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The new branch is located at 28520 U.S. Highway 98 in Daphne and includes 24-hour ATM access with free withdrawals for members. Attending the event were (Back Row- L to R)John Lake (Councilman, District 3), Pat Rudicell (Councilman, District 2). Randy Fry (Councilman, District 4), Kerry O'Connor (Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board), (Front Row- L to R) Tommie Conaway (Councilman, District 1). Jim O'Brien (Navigator Nominating Committee Chair), Gloria Donworth (Navigator Alabama Operations Manager), Joe Krebs (Navigator Chairman of the Board), Laurin F. Avara, (Navigator President & CEO), Dane Haygood (Daphne Mayor), Dorothy Todd (Navigator Overview Committee Chair), Chamber Ambassadors Tabitha Raus, Cindy Zebryk, Millie Sue Hawk and Thom Lott. For more information call 602-6294. |
Ambassador of the Month
Congratulations to Diane Lynn Siefert for being selected as Ambassador of the Month for May. Diane participated in numerous Chamber events and activities throughout the month, earning her the most points.
A native of Staten Island, New York, moved to Baldwin County in 1989 from Louisiana. She and her husband Edward reside in Marlow on Fish River and they also have property in Fairhope.The couple has two children, Jennifer Lynn Siefert and Edward C. Siefert.
Diane received her Bachelors of Science degree from Louisiana State University and a Masters degree in Accounting from the University of South Alabama. She owned her own business Southern Accounting and Business Services. She is now retired and enjoys creating art.
When not volunteering for the chamber as an Ambassador she also serves on the Governmental Affairs Committee and the Arts and Crafts in Fairhope Committee. Her hobbies are painting, dancing, singing and reading - and she enjoys playing with her two 2 ½ years old granddaughters. |
Great Deal to Costa Rica
The Eastern Shore Chamber is collaborating with The Collette Foundation to offer a GREAT deal on a vacation to Costa Rica for 9 days, including transportation, hotel, 14 meals (8 breakfasts, 6 dinners), air taxes and fees/surcharges and lots of fun activities. The dates are October 12 - 20, 2013. There will be an optional 3-night Jungle Adventure Post Tour Extension for an additional cost. The fee is $1,969 per person for triple, $1,999 per person for double, $2,399 per person for single. This is open to friends, family and the community. For more information call the Chamber at 621-8222. Visit: Costa Rica Vacation |
Become a Sponsor of the
25th Annual Jubilee Festival
 The 25th Annual Jubilee Festival in Olde Towne Daphne, is scheduled for September 28 & 29, 2013. The Eastern Shore Chamber Jubilee Festival offers a fine arts & crafts juried show, live, local entertainment will be on the festival stage every hour. The Kids Art in the Park will have booths set up for young folks to explore their creative side. The City of Daphne will have a large screen TV set up in City Hall for those who want to watch the hottest football games on TV, including Alabama or Auburn football games. Sponsors to-date include: Platinum Sponsor: Riviera Utilities; Stage Sponsor: Allen, Allen & Foster; T-Shirt Sponsor: InkWorks Custom T-Shirts; Gold Sponsors: Converge, Pen Air Federal Credit Union, Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore; Friend of the Festival: Volkert, Inc.
The Chamber is seeking more sponsors to for this event. There are some slots available. This is a great way to promote your business to the community. Call Amy or Pat at 928-6387 for more information. |
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Chamber Member Benefits
Why should your commit your time and money to the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce? Without strong businesses, we would not be able, as a community, to support the other worthwhile charities, churches and clubs in our community to the caliber that we can now.
There are many issues that affect our Eastern Shore business climate above and beyond city limits and we need a strong Chamber of Commerce.
Membership Marketing Opportunities Currently in Place for You Include:
Members may display brochures and/or business cards in both Chamber locations.
Members may advertise in the Chamber newsletter or on the website.
Members may spotlight their business through sponsorships of events that the Chamber produces.
Members are listed in the Membership Directory and are accessible online and through the APP.
Members may advertise in the Membership Directory,
Members may enhance their listing in the online Chamber Directory to provide more connectivity to their website.
Members may also obtain the names and addresses of people making inquiries by supplying the Chamber office in Daphne with twelve self-addressed, stamped envelopes. A list will then be mailed to them during the first week of each new month.
Those same names and addresses are available on mailing labels at a pre-paid cost of $10 for retirement, relocation and tourism and $25 for all labels. Call Kay Overstreet at 621-8222 for information on this member benefit.
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Community Calendar | |
July 2013
4 Fairhope Pier fireworks display, 9 pm, 990-0218
4 Baldwin Pops free concert, 7:30 pm, Fairhope Pier, 988-1260.
4 Daphne Jubilee Independence Day Celebration, Trione Sports Complex, 5:30 pm.
18 Morning Marketing Meeting, 8 am, Scenic Overlook office. An Eastern Shore Chamber event.
18 Business After Hours, 5 - 7pm, Terry Thompson Chevrolet, 1402 US Hwy. 98, Daphne. An Eastern Shore Chamber event.
18 Young Professionals Social will takes place at the Business After Hours at Terry Thompson Chevrolet.
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Housing Statistics
May 2013 | |
Houses Sold
296
Average Selling Price
$224,346
Average Days on Market
160
Units on the Market
1,809
Condos Sold
150
Average Selling Price
291,728
Average Days on Market
188
Units on the Market
939
Unemployment Stats
5/2013 5/2012
AL 6.8% 7.5%
BC 5.4% 6.1%
US 7.6% 8.2%
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New
Members
The UPS Store
Robert D. Smith
6845 Highway 90 East, Ste. 105
Daphne,
626-3588
Park Avenue Gallery, LLC
Carol Parkison
505 Potters Mill Ave.
Daphne
210-8677
Daphne Pharmacy
Kenneth King
2101 US Highway 98, Ste. K
Daphne
509-0616
Health Source of Spanish Fort
10179 Eastern Shore Dr., Ste. 102
Spanish Fort
625-4777
Premier Landscape & Stone, LLC
Aaron Rogers
P. O. Box 91818
Mobile
631-0751
Advanced Mortgage & Investment Co., Inc.
Brian Lehmann
30500 State Highway 181, Ste. 460
Spanish Fort
618-0005
Fairhope Film Festival
Mary Riser
10 North Section St., Ste. 108
Fairhope
510-1311
Transworld Business Advisors of Alabama
Brittan Bailey
553 Johnson Ave.
Fairhope
478-4021
Advanced Dental Comfort
Kim Daniels
24208 US Highway 98, Ste. C
Fairhope
424-1777
Southern LED Solutions, LLC
Steve Gross
7650 Charleston Oak Dr.
Daphne
553-1533
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Renewed Members
Cockrell's Eastern Shore
Automobile Paint & Body
Member 22 Years
Fairhope Family Medicine, LLC
Physicians or Surgeons - Family
Member 6 Years
Tacky Jacks Battleship Parkway, LLC
Restaurant
Member 2 Years
Zaxby's
Restaurant
Member 10 Years
Junior League of Mobile, Inc.
Civic Organization
Member 20 Years
The Colony at the Grand
Real Estate Development
Member 7 Years
The Fairhope Inn and Restaurant
Restaurant - Fine Dining
Member 15 Years
Capt. Dan Kolenich
Fishing Guide
Member 8 Years
Baldwin Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Air Conditioning Contractors & Systems
Member 18 Years
Infirmary Health
Hospital
Member 1 Year
Pro Cycle and Triathlon
Bicycle Shop
Member 2 Years
Rock Creek Golf Club
Golf Courses
Member 13 Years
Springhill Hospice Baldwin County
Hospice
Member 2 Years
Goodyear dba/Alabama Auto Service
Automotive Service/Repairs/Tires
Member 16 Years
C-Spire Wireless
Cellular Phone & Satelite
Member 13 Years
Blue Rents
Equipment Rental & Party Supplies
Member 9 Years
Henry Crawford
Individual
Member 30 Years
Beard Equipment
Heavy Equipment
Member 10 Years
C.O. (Mac) McCawley, Jr., CPA, LLC
Accountant-Certified Public
Member 12 Years
Robert C. Gentle, Construction Consultant
Construction Consultant
Member 13 Years
Beds And Blinds, Inc.
Blinds/Interior/Shutters/Drapery/Windows
Member 10 Years
Daruma Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant
Member 3 Years
Roberts Brothers, Inc. Eastern Shore
Mickie Russell
Real Estate Company
Member 31 Years
State Farm Insurance/Lad Drago
Insurance-Financial Services
Member 7 Years
Brown Financial Advisory
Financial Planner & Consultant
Member 27 Years
El Mexicano
Restaurant
Member 12 Years
Fairhope Single Tax Corporation
Land Leasing Company
Member 31 Years
Ashurst & Niemeyer
Real Estate Company
Member 29 Years
B & B Pecan Company, Inc.
Nuts/Edible Retail/Mail Order
Member 44 Years
Bayside Academy
School/Private
Member 27 Years
Bayside Chiropractic
Physicians/Chiropractic
Member 1 Years
Big Daddy's Grill
Restaurant
Member 5 Years
Brenny's Jewelry Company
Jewelry & Gifts
Member 27 Years
Delta Airboat Express
Air Boat Tours
Member 7 Years
Eastern Shore Art Center
Art Gallery
Member 31 Years
Fairhope Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Member 33 Years
Floor Medic
Carpet & Rug Cleaning
Member 5 Years
Hanak & Wells, PC
Accountants-Certified Public
Member 38 Years
Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore, PC
Sally Wagner
Dennis Sherrin
Xavier A. Hartmann, III
Accountants-Certified Public
Member 15 Years
Jordan Automotive, Inc.
Automotive Service/Repair/Tires
Member 15 Years
Judge Tim Russell
Individual
Member 3 Years
Mathes of Alabama Electrical Supply
Electric & Lighting Supplies
Member 27 Years
SeeCoast Manufacturing Company
Telescope Manufacturing
Member 27 Years
The Colony Shop
Clothing & Accessories-Women
Member 31 Years
Baldwin County Sewer Service, LLC
Public Sanitary Sewer Provider
Member 4 Years
The First of Baldwin County
Bank
Member 12 Years
Away at the Bay
Bed & Breakfast
Member 28 Years
Ivey & Heard, PC
W. Kenneth Heard-Member 15 Years
Sam W. Irby-Member 47 Years
Attorneys
Oak Hollow Farm, Inc.
Party & Banquet Facility
Member 12 Years
PNC Bank
Bank
Member 13 Years
Riviera Utilities
Utility Company
Member 48 Years
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Attraction
Member 26 Years
White-Spunner Realty
Sharon Wright
Realtor
Member 20 Years
Browning, Mecke and O'Neal, LLC
Business Consulting
Member 5 Years
Country Gables Assisted Living
Retirement & Assisted Living Community
Member 1 Year
Thomas Construction
Construction/General Contractor
Member 5 Years
Tucker Dorsey
Individual
Member 3 Years
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