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Credibility Continues to Grow for
Loc al Chambers
A national survey of 2,000 adults reveals that a business that is a member of a local chamber of commerce is enjoying increasing favorability. In the second such survey in five years, The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based market research firm, found positive attitudes among adults in 2012 have actually increased over the favorable findings of the first study in 2007. For example:
> When consumers know that a business is a member of the local chamber, there is now a 49% increase in favorability toward that business (up from 44% in the 2007 study).
> When consumers perceive that a business is a chamber member, there is a 73% increase in consumer awareness and a 68% increase in local reputation (51% and 57% respectively in 2007).
> Consumers are 80% more likely to patronize a business in the future that they believe is a member of the local chamber of commerce (63% in 2007).
The study also has more good news for chamber members that sell to other businesses.
> When business decisions makers believe a business is a chamber member, favorability increases by 42% (37% in 2007) perceived awareness and reputation grows to 78% and 65%, respectively, (51% AND 58% in 2007), plus the likelihood of future patronage increases by 74% (59% in 2007).
Supporting the previous findings, the study also reveals a positive perception for the local chamber itself.
> Regarding the chambers impact on the local economy, 86% of the respondents believe that the local chamber of commerce helps create jobs and promotes local economic development (82% in 2007).
The results of the 2007 and 2012 Schapiro studies are clear: Positive perception increase among consumers and business owners when a business is known as a member of the local chamber of commerce, and now we know that positive perception is growing. |
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Meet The Eastern Shore Chamber's
Board of Directors f or 2013/2014 
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce introduces the 2013/2014 Board of Directors: Back row, left to right: Kerry O'Connor, Past Chairman, BancorpSouth; Bruce Smith, Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa; William (Bill) McLaughlin,Thomas Hospital/Infirmary Health System. Middle row, left to right: Dallas Jordan, Young Professionals Chairman, Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore, PC; Sally Wagner, Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore, PC; Eric Nager, Southern Capital Services; Phil Cusa, Treasurer, EastPointe Hospital; Lad Drago, State Farm Insurance; Steve Cary, STEP Chairman, CertaPro Painters; Joe Hocklander, Mobile Gas Service Corp.; William Stitt, Old 27 Grill; Don Mecke, Vice Chairman Member Value, Browning, Mecke and O'Neal, LLC. Front row, left to right: Jenny Campbell, Vice Chairman Economic Development, Stewart Lodges at Steelwood; Deanna Auner, Chairman of the Board, Homestead Village; Darrelyn Bender, President/CEO, ESCoC; and Contina Woods, Chairman Elect, Regions Bank.
Not pictured: Heiko Einfeld, Vice Chairman Tourism Council, individual member; LaBarron McClendon, Vice Chairman Foundation, Infirmary Health System; Fairhope Mayor Tim Kant; Daphne Mayor Dane Haygood; Spanish Fort Mayor Mike McMillan; Baldwin County Commissioner Tucker Dorsey; Bradley Byrne, Jones Walker, LLP; Donna Givens, Baldwin EMC; David Clark, individual member; Nathan Cox, Bellator Real Estate & Development; Richard Johnson, Phelps Dunbar; Joe Bullock, Preble-Rish, LLC and Chris Weinberg, Walmart-South Alabama Dist. |
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Eggs N' Issues
What's Happening at the
Alabama State Legislature?
 The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Business Academy Eggs N' Issues Breakfast will focus on what is going on in the Alabama State Legislature. State Legislators who represent our area will be on hand to provide an update.
Sponsors for the Business Academy are: Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore, PC; Harbor Communications, NOLA Lending Service; The Lady's Lawn Service and Workshops, Etc.!
The Eggs N' Issues Breakfast takes place on Tuesday, November 12, 8:30 am - 9:30 am at Daphne United Methodist Church, Community Life Center, 2401 Main Street, Daphne. The fee to attend is $10, which includes a hot breakfast. Registration is a must. Call (251) 928-6387 or 621-8222 to sign up.
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Total Resource Campaign In
Home Stretch
The Total Resource Campaign is in its final two weeks and is at 80% of the goal. Last week's winners were Tania Lazzari, Coldwell Banker Reehl Properties; Kyla Kelim, Esq, Aging in Alabama; and Eric Nager, Southern Capital Services. They are pictured with Darrelyn Bender, president/CEO of the ESCoC. The TRC will wrap up on November 13. Members still have time to sign up for sponsorships of Chamber events and activities. We are also registering new members, therefore if you know a business that is not a member please ask them to give us a call at 621-8222 or 928-6387.
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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 recently celebrated the grand opening of The Palladian at Fairhope Apartments with a ribbon cutting at 8132 Gayfer Road, Fairhope. Attending the event were: (left to right) Brenda Carpenter and Caroline Bishop, chamber ambassadors; Lynn Redding, property manager for Oleander Park Apartments; Paige Turberville, chamber ambassador; John Largue, Reed Construction; Sherry Sullivan, chamber ambassador; Randy Fleece, president of Gateway Property Management; Kayla Palea, property manager for The Palladian at Fairhope; Larry Hunter, chamber ambassador; Sandra Bullard, regional property manager for Gateway Property Management; Barbara Butts, property manager for Shellbrooke Pointe Apartments; Elaine Blackburn, property manager for Palladian Apartments; Christine Caldwell, assistant property manager for Shellbrooke Pointe & The Palladian at Fairhope; Kat Butts, property manager for Loxley Station & Belle Isle Apartments; John Bartz; and Kristin Marshall, property manager for The Palladian at Jubilee Ridge. The Palladian at Fairhope is the Eastern Shore's newest rental community. The apartments are located in Fairhope just minutes away from great shopping, attractions, restaurants, and the beaches on the Gulf Coast. For more information call (251) 210-6038. |
Ambassador of the Month
 Congratulations to Diane Lynn Siefert for being selected as Ambassador of the Month for September. 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, the Arts and Crafts Committee and the Jubilee Festival Committee. Her hobbies are painting, dancing, singing and reading - and she enjoys playing with her two 3 year old granddaughters. |
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NO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
SOCIAL IN NOVEMBER
The next Social will merge with Business After Hours on December 5 at Pen Air Federal Credit Union in Spanish Fort. Everyone is asked to bring a toy for the U. S. Marine's CorpsToys-for-Tots Campaign. |
Pardon Our Dust - Our Mess is A Must! You may have noticed that we have a new website. Actually our new site is a working site and is not yet complete. ConvergeApp is currently designing what will become our new website, which will be completed in December. Please bear with us a while. If you have any questions just give us a call at 621-8222 or 928-6387. Thanks.
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Calendar |
November 2013
7 Business After Hours, 5 - 7 pm, Centennial Bank, 218 N. Greeno Rd., Fairhope. An Eastern Shore Chamber event. 621-8222.
8 Black & White Ball, Daphne Civic Center, 626-5300.
9 Veteran's Day Parade, 10 am, downtown Fairhope, 929-1466.
9 Mama Mia Cookoff, grounds of Daphne City Hall, 656-SEED.
11 Veteran's Day Celebration, 10 am, Patriots Point, 621-9000.
12 Eggs N' Issues, "What's Happening in the Alabama State Legislature", with state legislators representing our area, Daphne UMC, 2401 Main St., Daphne, $10, includes breakfast. 928-6387 to RSVP. An Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce event.
21 Morning Marketing Meeting, 8 am, Scenic Overlook office. An Eastern Shore Chamber event. 621-8222
21 Lights on for the Holiday! 6pm, downtown Fairhope, 929-1456.
24 Christmas Open House in Fairhope, 1 - 5 pm.
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Housing Statistics
August 2013 | |
Houses Sold
227
Average Selling Price
$204,301
Average Days on Market
169
Units on the Market
1,961
Condos Sold
118
Average Selling Price
$347,164
Average Days on Market 157
Units on the Market
974
Unemployment Stats
9/2013 9/2012
AL 6.3% 7.5%
BC 5.7% 6.9%
US 7.3% 8.2%
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New
Members
As of 10/30/13
Espalier, Landscape Architecture
Joe Comer
P.O. Box 1247
Fairhope
454-3500
Teresa Rainey-Damper
3 Cottage Dr.
Fairhope
582-2334
American Autism Center
Kevin Mohler
15885 Perone Creek Lane
Loxley
583-5530
Patterson Dental
Ginger Liffick
26400 Pollard Road
Daphne
621-2700
Dale Carnegie Training
Maria Warner
P.O. Box 9443
Pensacola
408-7126
Embrace Home Loans
Don Cox
101 Fly Creek Dr., Ste. 320
Fairhope
(800) 333-3004
Eastern Shore Marine, Inc.
Ed Wall
848 Seacliff Dr.
Fairhope
928-1283
Bay Bronze
Lee Ann Kelley
23 Laurel Ave.
Fairhope
229-5273
ReadyCare
Will Ready
755 Middle St.
Fairhope
210-1210
Coldwell Banker Reehl Properties
Janey Lazenby
9901 Timber Creek Blvd.
Daphne
455-3297
Coldwell Banker Reehl Properties
Will Baldwin
9268 Greenleaf Dr.
Spanish Fort
599-3128
NuSkin Enterprises
Lindsay McCluskey
78 Paddock Dr.
Fairhope
605-2767
Carol Imsanel Moon, Mary Kay Independent Consultant
Carol Moon
7961 Suzanne Way
Mobile
455-3169
Excell Construction
Scott Miller
750 Grand Blvd.
Chickasaw
635-9165
Sweet Pickins-George Clayton Childhood Cancer Foundation
Rachel Ladd
20489 State Highway. 181
Fairhope
454-3820
Harris Real Estate Team
Tommy & Wanda Harris
24190 US Highway 98
Fairhope
751-8681
Iron Tribe Fitness Eastern Shore
Crystal Yarbrough
509 Parkwood Ave.
Daphne
753-2404
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Renewed Members
City of Fairhope
City Government
Member 17 Years
Sportman's Marine & Outdoor Center
Marine Equipment & Supplies
Member 18 Years
The Blake at Malbis
Assisted Living Facility
Member 4 Years
Ecumenical Ministries, Inc.
Civic or Fraternal Organization
Member 5 Years
Fairhope Yacht Club
Country Club
Member 23 Years
Smith, Dukes & Buckalew, LLP
Accountants/CPA
Member 19 Years
Wilkins, Miller, Hieronymus, LLC
Accountants/CPA
Member 7 Years
WSRE TV Foundation
Television & Broadcasting Station
Member 2 Years
Allen's Services Incorporated
Contractors/Plumbing
Member 17 Years
Fairhope Pediatrics
Physicians/Surgeons-Pediatrics
Member 5 Years
Marietta Johnson Museum
Museum
Member 16 Years
Newman's Healthcare Solutions & Uniform University
Medical Equipment & Supplies
Member 2 Years
Prestige Development, Inc.
Builders
Member 17 Years
World Ventures
Travel-Discount Vacation Packages
Member 2 Years
WHIL/Public Radio
Radio Station/Broadcasting
Member 2 Years
BES, Incorporated
Engineering/Construction
Member 12 Years
Eastern Shore Baptist Church
Church
Member 13 Years
Jubilee Specialties, Inc.
Advertising Specialties
Member 3 Years
Mercedes-Benz of Mobile
Auto Dealers/New & Used
Member 4 Years
Eastern Shore Marine, Inc.
Marine Services
Member 1 Year
Colonial Self Storage
Storage/Climate Controlled
Member 15 Years
Hampton Inn of Daphne
Hotel
Member 15 Years
Homewood Suites by Hilton Mobile-East Bay Daphne
Hotel
Member 6 Years
Eastern Shore Family Entertainment Center, LLC
Bowling
Member 5 Years
Fly Creek Marina
Marina
Member 2 Years
Media Services, LLC
Audio, Video Services & Rental
Member 3 Years
Miller's Grand Events, Inc.
Party & Tent Rental
Member 11 Years
Southern Bullion Coin & Jewelry
Coins & Collectables
Member 2 Years
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Business Brokers
Member 19 Years
Wales West, LLC
RV Resort
Member 5 Years
Alliance Publishing Group Incorporated
Publishing Company
Member 9 Years
Eastern Shore Toyota and Hyundai
Auto Dealers/New & Used
Member 7 Years
Lamar Advertising
Advertising Billboards
Member 3 Years
Trustmark
Bank
Member 14 Years
Barry L. Booth, DMD
Dentist
Member 7 Years
Derailed Diner at the Oasis Travel Center
Restaurant
Member 2 Years
Kathleen Fernandez
Individual
Member 3 Years
Lionel W. Noonan, Jr., DMD
Dentist
Member 18 Years
Stix Restaurant
Restaurant
Member 8 Years
Covenant Hospice
Hospice
Member 11 Years
Drug Education Council, Inc.
Civic or Fraternal Organization
Member 13 Years
Pine Crest Funeral Home & Cemeteries
Funeral Home & Cemetery
Member 8 Years
The Boyd Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Investment Brokers/Securities
Member 2 Years
Baldwin Denture Center, LLC
Dentist
Member 8 Years
Copy Products Company
Copiers/Sales & Service
Member 13 Years
Premier Foot Care Incorporated
Physicians/Surgeons-HMO
Member 2 Years
Back on Track Chiropractic
Physicians Chiropractic
Member 5 Years
Baleu, LLC
Cottages & Short Term Rentals
Member 4 Years
Faulkner State Community College
College
Member 18 Years
J. F. Pate and Associates Contractors Incorporated
Construction/Commercial/Industrial
Member 2 Years
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