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businessafterhours
Win $$ at the Business After Hours!
Thursday, July 10th.  5:00-7:00 pm American Family Care
6631 Park Drive,  Daphne, AL 36526
Door Prize: $100.00
621-8222
 
  
vote 
  Don't forget to Vote!
  
  
  
July 15th Baldwin County Commission Run-off 
youngprofessionals 
Young Professionals Social
Thursday, July 17 
 5:30-7:30 pm
Fairhope Brewing Company
914 Nichols Avenue
Fairhope, AL 36532
YP's 40 and under are welcome.
You do not need to be a member to participate.
928-6387

  U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne

  Keynote Speaker for Eggs N' Issues 

 

     The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Business Academy Eggs N' Issues on August 12 will focus on what is happening in Washington DC.
     The keynote speaker is U. S. Congressman Bradley Byrne. The event takes place at 8:30 am at the Daphne United Methodist Church Community Life Center. The cost is $10, which includes a hot breakfast.
     Reservations are a must. Call (251) 928-6387 to sign up.

     The Business Academy is sponsored by Harbor Communications, Hartmann, Blackmon and Kilgore, Daphne Utilities and Baldwin EMC.

jubileeSave The Date / Promote Your Company
The Jubilee Festival is coming up September 27th and 28th,
10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.  We will invite 130 fine arts and crafts vendors.  There will be live, local entertainment on the festival stage.  Unique festival food will be served at the food court.  The ever popular Kids Art In The Park returns this year.  There will be a large screen TV in Daphne City Hall, for football fans to watch the games.  There is no admission.  Festival T-shirts and Posters will be sold at the information booth.  This is an excellent way to promote your business.  Call us at 621-8222 or 928-6387 to sponsor this event.
youthsteps
     
Help our youth be the best they can be. 
Become a sponsor of our Youth Leadership and STEP programs.
Learn more about our very special programs by visiting our website www.eschamber.com
 
 
Youth Leadership Program

 

 Forty students who are currently freshmen, sophomores or juniors from Eastern Shore public and private high schools and home-schooled settings are selected to participate in the seven-month program, which begins each year in August.

 

The students will work on a wide variety of projects that are developed to help them learn leadership skills and broaden their individual talents. Included are seminars, volunteer activities and small group projects that integrate involvement in civic and business issues with life skills that empower them as leaders.

 

Christina Hellmich, coordinator of the youth leadership program, describes the program as fun, interactive and a way for students to learn valuable life skills. "It's different from any other experience offered to students," she said. "These young people get an opportunity to interact with leaders from the Eastern Shore area and with students from other schools. They learn to make decisions that affect not only themselves but their communities."

 

The students have an opportunity to identify needs and concerns in the area. They then create a Plan of Action working within a small group to address the needs and implement it, using the knowledge and skills they gained during the program activities.

 

The Eastern Shore Chamber Youth Leadership program is currently funded through special donations and grants obtained by the Eastern Shore Chamber Foundation, a 501(C)(3) entity. Individuals, foundations, corporations and small businesses have also made contributions. Financial donations and in-kind goods and services are always needed to help the program, now starting its fourteenth year.

 

"Being involved in this annual youth leadership program is an excellent way the business community can become well-known and make a difference in the community," said Hellmich. "After all, our youth are our future."

 

STEPS

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Through the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Foundation,  work-force development addresses the need for quality career programming for Eastern Shore high school students. The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Baldwin County Board of Education, local colleges, technical training facilities and local industries strives to bridge education with business on the Eastern Shore through leadership and career pathway exploration. Thus far, STEPS, a custom four-year career and leadership exploration program, is reaching more than 135 students a year to date. Students at each grade level gather three times a year to learn about career pathways, build confidence through team building and develop positive peer networking.They are also given a positive presentation of career options with a high school degree and two-year degree. Call 621-8222 or 928-6387 to find out how you can help.
 
  
Ambassador of the Month for May
 ambassador

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. 

 

This 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 Bachelor 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 in Fairhope Committee and the Jubilee Festival Committee.  Her hobbies are painting, dancing, singing and reading - and she enjoys playing with her two 4-year old granddaughters.

simplysouthern  Simply Southern joins the
Chamber of Commerce
 
 
     The Eastern Shore Chamber recently welcomed new member Simply Southern.
     Owner Jana Rae Ryan (left) accepted her new member plaque from Ambassador Sherry Sullivan (right). Simply Southern is a home staging and decorating company. The company consists of a mother- daughter team serving Mobile to Pensacola, the beaches and everything in between. The goal is to help home sellers prepare their homes for sale so they appeal to the widest possible audience and sell for the highest possible prices. They also help home owners who desire to update their current look and fall in love with their home all over again. For more information call (251) 978-9333.
  
Let's Go ItalianItalian

 

The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Collette Vacations to offer a fantastic deal on a whirlwind trip to Italy. And what's great about it is you have nearly an entire year to save up!

 

The trip is November 10 - 18, 2014. If you book now the cost for a double is $2,999 per person, single $3,349 and triple is $2,969. The regular rates are double $3,249, single $3,599 and triple $3,219. Included in the price is round trip air from Mobile Airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel stays and hotel transfers. Not included is a cancellation waiver and insurance of $230 per person.

 

You have the opportunity to explore the magic of Rome, Florence and Venice, which are filled with rich history, culture, art and romance. Rome, the "Eternal City" will be first, with three days of touring and experiencing the culture. Florence will be next, also with three days of group tours and time on your own. Venice will be next with a ride on a train, viewing 117 tiny islands, canals and 400 bridges. A boat trip will also be included and a walking tour with a guide explaining the many features of the area. The tour ends in the Milan Malpensa area on day nine, November 18.

 

Call the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce at (251) 621-8222 or 928-6387 to find out how to join us on this group tour.

 

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July 2014
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thJuly 2014

 

10th -  Business After Hours, 5-7 pm, American Family Care, 6631 Park Drive, Daphne.   An Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Event.  621-8222.

 

17th -  Morning Marketing Meeting, 8:00 am, Scenic Overlook.  Great marketing opportunity for Chamber businesses. Bring lots of handouts. An Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Event.

621-8222. 

 

17th -   Young Professionals Social, Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nicholas Ave., Fairhope.   An Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Event. 621-8222.

 

 

Baldwin County

Housing Statistics

May 2014

Houses Sold
265
Average Selling Price
$236,182
Average Days on Market
160
Number of Units on Market
1,967
Condos Sold
142
Average Selling Price
$318,139
Average Days on Market
132
Number of Units on Market
1,108
     
Unemployment Stats
      5/2014    5/2013
AL        6.2%        6.1%  
BC        5.1%        5.3%
US        6.1%        7.3% 
 

 

New

Members

As of 6/30/2014

 

 

Alabama Home Care Remedies

Pamela Akins

21311 South Meadows

Fairhope

423-0680

 

Story Time Shows

Jamie Shows

P.O. Box 924

Daphne

402-8940

 

A & R Hospitality Management

Shannon Harris

P.O. Box 5463

Gulf Shores

472-7321

 

Signature One LLC

Meneko M. Nettles

912 Van Ave, #1615

Daphne

269-7610

 

Something Sweet Bake Shop

Daretta Lester

1712 Main St.

Daphne

621-2253

 

American Cancer Society

Kathy O'Neill

900 Western American Circle, Ste. 101

Mobile

414-1302

 

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint Jubilee Square

Don Taylor

6882 US Highway 90, Ste. G-1

Daphne

279-0189

 

Rileigh & Raylee Angel Ride, Inc.

Mary McDaniel

P.O. Box 209

Montrose

367-1981

 

July Renewed Members

    


C. Douglas Harrell, III DMD

Dentist

Member 11 Years

 

ECOSolutions, Inc.

Environmental Management

Member 6 Years

 

Fairhope Family Medicine, LLC

Physicians/Surgeons-Family Practice

Member 7 Years

 

The UPS Store #3997

Mailing & Copying Services

Member 1 Year

 

Baldwin Eye Clinic-One Hr Optical

Optometrist

Member 18 Years

 

Servpro of Baldwin County

Carpet, Rug & Upholstery Cleaning

Member 4 Years

 

Tacky Jacks Battleship Parkway, LLC

Restaurant

Member 3 Years

 

Bassett Engineers & Constructors, Inc.

Engineers

Member 18 Years

 

Fairhope Film Festival

Entertainment & Promotional Agency

Member 1 Year

 

Baldwin Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Air Conditioning Contractor & Systems

Member 19 Years

 

Brown Eyed Girl

Clothing & Accessories/Shoes

Member 9 Years

 

Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse, PC

Attorneys

Member 3 Years

 

PNC Bank

Bank

Member 14 Years

 

Punta Clara Kitchen, Inc.

Candy & Confectionary - Retail

Member 36 Years

 

Springhill Medical Center Eastern Shore

Medical Clinic

Member 7 Years

 

Urgent Care by the Bay

Medical Clinic

Member 3 Years

 

B & B Pecan Company

Nuts Edible-Retail & Mail Order

Member 35 Years

 

Keller Williams Realty, Alabama Gulf Coast - Keith Cook

Real Estate

Member 6 Years

 

Roberts Brothers, Inc. Eastern Shore - Mickie Russell

Real Estate

Member 32 Years

 

Callahan & Associates, Inc.

Consultants-Telecommunications

Member 32 Years

 

Henry Crawford

Individual

Member 31 Years

 

Baldwin County Home Builders Association

Home Builders Trade Association

Member 30 Years

 

Brown Financial Advisory

Financial Planner & Consultation

Member 1 Year

 

Fairhope Single Tax Corporation

Land Leasing Corporation

Member 32 Years

 

First Church of Christ Scientist

Church

Member 7 Years

 

Johnson, Slaughter, Driver & Northcutt, PA

Accountants-Certified Public

Member 4 Years

 

McSharry's Irish Pub

Restaurant

Member 6 Years

 

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Church

Member 4 Years

 

Thomas Harrison & Associates Insurance Co., Inc.

Insurance Agency

Member 10 Years

 

Bayside Chiropractic & Rehab

Physicians-Chiropractic

Member 2 Years

 

Citizens Bank

Bank

Member 20 Years

 

Clark Personnel Services

Employment Agency

Member 20 Years

 

Eastern Shore Art Center

Art Gallery

Member 32 Years

 

Fairhope Floor Covering & Interiors

Floor Covering

Member 31 Years

 

Fairhope Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Member 34 Years

 

Hanak & Wells, PC

Accountants-Certified Public

Member 39 Years

 

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors-J. Steven McClure, PC, LEED AP

Engineering/Construction Managers

Member 3 Years

 

Iberia Bank

Bank

Member 5 Years

 

State Farm Insurance/Lad Drago

Insurance-Financial Services

Member 8 Years

 

The Lady's Lawn Service

Lawn Service

Member 3 Years

 

Trax Tires Incorporated

Automobile Service/Repair/Tires

Member 12 Years

 

Capt. Dan Kolenich

Fishing Guide

Member 9 Years

 

Ashurst & Neimeyer

Real Estate

Member 1 Year

 

Bay Animal Clinic

Veterinarian

Member 26 Years

 

White-Spunner Realty-Sharon Wright

Real Estate

Member 22 Years

 

Irby & Heard, PC - W. Kenneth Heart

Attorneys

Member 16 Years

 

Jim House & Associates, Inc.

Wastewater Treatment Systems/Equipment

Member 19 Years

 

Jordan Automotive, Inc.

Automobile Service/Repair/Tires

Member 19 Years

 

Pitman Insurance Agency

Insurance Agency

Member 62 Years

 

Terry Thompson Chevrolet

Automobile Dealer/New & Used

Member 30 Years

 

Weinacker's Montessori School

School/Private

Member 5 Years

 

Big Daddy's Grill

Restaurant

Member 6 Years

 

Brenny's Jewelry Company

Jewelry & Gifts

Member 6 Years

 

Randy Delchamps Real Estate & Dev. Co.

Real Estate Management

Member 10 Years

 

SeeCoast Manufacturing Company

Telescope Manufacturing

Member 28 Years

 

Serenity on the Bay

Cottage/Short Term Rental

Member 12 Years

 

Tonsmeir Properties

Real Estate Management

Member 37 Years

 

Benchmark Homes

Construction/Residential Building

Member 13 Years

 

Cunningham Bounds, LLC

Attorneys

Member 2 Years

 

Daphne Utilities

Utility Company

Member 14 Years

 

First Community Bank

Bank

Member 6 Years

 

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors - Vicki Studstill

Engineering/Construction Management

Member 6 Years

 

Mathes of Alabama Electrical Supply

Electrical & Lighting Supplies

Member 28 Years

 

Five Guys - Daphne

Restaurant/Fast Food

Member 2 Years

 

Huntingdon College

College

Member 8 Years

 

Mobile Bay Rehabilitation Hospital

Hospital

Member 1 Year

 

Regions Bank-Fairhope

Bank

Member 36 Years

 

Aaron's Lock Service

Locksmith/Safes Sales & Service

Member 4 Years

 

Advanced Dental Comfort

Dentist

Member 1 Year

 

Atlantes Financial Advisors Corp

Financial Planners & Consultants

Members 25 Years

 

Away at the Bay

Bed & Breakfast

Member 27 Years

 

Bayside Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Rehab Center

Physicians/Surgeons - Orthopaedic

Member 23 Years

 

Boltz Pain and Wellness Center, LLC

Physicians/Surgeons - Pain Management

Member 4 Years

 

El Mexicano

Restaurant

Member 13 Years

 

Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Resort

Member 34 Years

 

Hartman Blackmon & Kilgore, PC

J. Earl Blackmon - Member 32 Years

Sally Wagner - Member 16 Years

Dennis Sherin - Member 16 Years

Xavier A. Hartmann, III - Member 32 Years

Accountants - Certified Public

 

Health Source of Spanish Fort

Physicians/Chiropractic

Member 1 Year

 

Nall Printing

Printer

Member 26 Years

 

Old Tyme Feed & Garden Supply

Garden Shop/Fresh Flowers

Member 14 Years

 

Pet Haven

Pet Shop

Member 32 Years

 

State of Alabama/Rep. Randy Davis

Individual

Member 12 Years

 

Watershed Green Consulting, LLC

Architectural Firm

Member 2 Years

 

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Investment Broker/Securities

Member 28 Years