Eastern Shore Chamber Announces new Executive Director
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Heiko Einfeld has been selected to serve as the next Executive Director.
Heiko is an experienced executive who has served the Eastern Shore business community for more than 18 years. Although currently serving as Interim Director, Einfeld did not apply for the position.
"After the search committee interviewed the top candidates, it was determined unanimously that we could not ignore the passion, drive and commitment that were before us," Board Chairman Contina Woods said. "From engaging the staff and board to leading external relations and listening to member needs, Heiko has had the courage to roll up his sleeves, think strategically and make tough calls. He has more than exceeded our expectations in the interim position."
Prior to his current role, Heiko served the chamber as the Board of Directors Vice Chairman of the Tourism Council. He has worked in the tourism industry for nearly 30 years where he last operated and held an ownership interest in Holiday Inn Express in Fairhope. Boards Einfeld currently serves on include Alabama Travel Council, Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism and Baldwin County Education Coalition. Heiko is married to Dr. Dana Einfeld, a native of Baldwin County. Dr. Einfeld is a career educator employed by Baldwin County Schools.
"Heiko's experience as a business owner, passion for tourism, and proven track record of strategy development and implementation is critical in moving our Chamber forward," Woods said.
Einfeld's selection ends a four-month long search for director. The search committee vetted local, regional and national candidates.
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Eastern Shore Chamber to Host the Movie "Coffee Shop"
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce is hosting the premiere of the movie "Coffee Shop" which was filmed in Fairhope. The premiere takes place on Friday August 22, 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall, Fairhope Campus of Faulkner State Community College. Other downtown venues and times may become available as demand warrants.
The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce encourages premiere attendees to enjoy afternoon shopping and dining along with the evening's "big screen" entertainment, thus the event theme of "Dinner & a Movie." Local restaurants are planning lunch and dinner specials for moviegoers. Visit the Chamber's Facebook page for updates on participating restaurants and their offers.
"Film entertainment is a growing sector of economic development in our state, and we are excited to see it include the unique characteristics of the Eastern Shore," stated Heiko Einfeld, Executive Director of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. The filmmakers tapped local talent as extras. "Those attending will see many of their friends and neighbors on the 'silver screen,'" Einfeld added.
The 90-minute movie was produced by Salt Entertainment Production in association with Erwin Brothers Films and Foxfield Entertainment. It was directed by Dave Alan Johnson. Starring in the leading roles of the film are Laura Vandervoort and Cory M. Grant. Also starring in the movie are Josh Ventura, Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, Montrel Miller, and Gabriela Lopez.
"Coffee Shop" is a love story about a young woman who is desperately trying to hold on to her business, a quaint, small-town coffee shop similar to the one featured in the television hit sitcom "Friends." Many familiar scenes of Fairhope are featured in the film, including the downtown and bayfront areas. Some of the coffee shop scenes were filmed in Birmingham.
The writer, director, and attending cast members will be available following the premiere. During the afternoon, they will be engaged in classroom workshops with Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Visual Effects students at Faulkner State Community College.
In the two decades Johnson has worked in Hollywood, he has created, produced, written and directed nearly a half billion dollars worth of entertainment. He has collaborated with some of Hollywood's top names, teaming with Steven Spielberg to co-create and executive produce DreamWorks' premier television production - the ABC hit drama, "High Incident." He has created products for virtually every major entertainment company including Disney, Paramount, Sony, Warner Brothers, DreamWorks, MGM, FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS, along with many others.
Tickets are $10.00 each and may be purchased at the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce in Fairhope at 327 Fairhope Avenue. For more information, call 928-6387.
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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.
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Nancy Grace is Ambassador
of the Month for June
 Nancy Grace of Regions Bank in Daphne was selected Ambassador of the month for June 2014. She was selected for attending numerous events and activities; she also served as chairman for the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.
A native of Selma, Ala., Nancy graduated from Auburn University with a major in Marketing. She and her husband Chad Grace have been married for four years; the couple live in Spanish Fort, with their two children, Landon, age three and Natalee, age two. Nancy has been in the banking industry for 14 years.
When not volunteering for the Chamber and working, Nancy enjoys spending time with her family.
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Young Professionals Social
Thursday, August 21
5:30-7:30 pm
The Plow Lounge
Next to Piggly Wiggly's
YP's 40 and under are welcome.
You do not need to be a member to participate.
928-6387
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Congratulations to Mercy
Medical Home Care
The Eastern Shore Chamber recently celebrated the opening of a new location for Mercy Medical Home Care with a ribbon cutting at 374 South Greeno Road, Fairhope. Attending the event were: Deborah Morrow, Paige Turberville, chamber ambassadors; Necie Borroni, Executive Director for Mercy Medical; Heiko Einfeld, Executive Director of ESCoC; Sister Deborah Kennedy, VP of Mission for Mercy Medical; Ray Moore, Board of Trustees Mercy Medical; Jackie Evans, VP of Home Care for Mercy Medical and Cindy Zybrek. Mercy Home Care celebrated its new location on Thursday July 31 with an Open House and ribbon cutting. Mercy Medical Home Health and Hospice has been serving the people of Mobile and Baldwin Counties since 1979, when they pioneered Hospice in this community. In 1981 they added Home Health services. Mercy's Home Care services include Home Health, Neuro-Psychiatric, Pediatric, Palliative, and Hospice. For more information call 621-4431.
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Save 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. |
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August 2014
9 Elderberry Festival, Friends of Fairhope Museum of History, 24 N. Section St., Fairhope, 10 am - 5 pm, 929-1471.
12 Eggs N' Issues, 8:30 am, Daphne UMC, with US Congressman Bradley Byrne. $10 includes breakfast. 928-6387 for RSVPs. An Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce event.
21 - 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.
21 - Young Professionals Social, The Plow Lounge, Plantation Pointe Shopping Center next to Piggly Wiggly's. An Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Event. 621-8222.
22 "Coffee Shop" movie premiere, 7:30 pm, Faulkner State Community College. Tickets $10 are on sale at the Fairhope Chamber office. Call 928-6387 for more info.
22 - Taste of the Eastern Shore, Daphne Civic Center, 7 - 10 pm, $25, 626-5300.
23 - 28th Annual Grand Summer Ball, benefit for Thomas Hospital Foundation, Grand Hotel, 990-1512.
30&31 Fort Mims Re-enactments, 9 am - 3 pm, $5, 533-9024.
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Baldwin County
Housing Statistics
June 2014
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Houses Sold
310
Average Selling Price
$216,341
Average Days on Market
150
Number of Units on Market
2,022
Condos Sold
152
Average Selling Price
$340,741
Average Days on Market
121
Number of Units on Market
1,124
Unemployment Stats
6/2014 6/2013
AL 7.1% 6.9%
BC 5.7% 5.8%
US 6.3% 7.8%
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New
Members
As of 7/30/2014
Guinevere's Closet
Jennifer Johnson
Post Office Box 1658
Fairhope
281-8447
Middle Bay Lighthouse Charters
Jeffrey Brown
123 Club Drive
Fairhope
586-2272
The Ruff House
Gloria Liu
6937 US Highway 90
Daphne
626-6702
Violet Aesthetic Centre at Stone Creek
Violet Gardner
880 Holcomb Boulevard Suite 5
Fairhope
929-0004
Thomas Family Health and Wellness Clinic, LLC
Angie Snowden
28119 North Main Street Unit B
Daphne
621-0640
Sears Law Firm
Jim Sears
Post Office Box 3007
Daphne
621-3485
Ready Care Medical Design
Will Ready
807 Nichols Avenue
Fairhope
210-1210
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August Renewed Members
Fairhope Family Medicine, LLC
Physician and Surgeon Family
Member 7 Years
Fairhope Health Foods
Health Food
Member 32 Years
J & J Furniture Incorporated
Retail
Member 21 Years
Tucker Dorsey
Individual
Member 4 years
C-Spire Wireless
Cellular
Member 14 Years
C.O. (Mac) McCawley, Jr., CPA, LLC
Accountants
13 Years
Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin County
Civil or Fraternal Organizations
Member 9 Years
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Engineers/Construction
Member 6 Years
Hunter Security, Inc.
Security Control Equipment
Member 31 Years
Judge Tim Russell
Individual Member
Member 4 Years
Kelly Services Incorporated
Staffing Service
Member 1 Year
LuLu's at Homeport Marina
Restaurant
Member 13 Years
M & F Casuals
Clothing & Accessories/Women & Children
Member 38 Years
Riviera Utilities
Utility Companies
Member 49 Years
Thomas Hospital
Hospitals
Member 30 Years
Family Practice Associates
Physicians & Surgeons
Member 16 Years
Robert C Gentle, Construction
Consultant
Member 14 Years
Charles Wilson
Individual Member
Member 22 Years
Blue Rents, Inc.
Equipment Rental/Party Goods
Member 10 Years
Chick-fil-A
Restaurants / Fast Food
Member 9 Years
Hamilton Mortgage Corporation
Mortgage
Member 1 Year
LegalShield
Legal Services
Member 2 Years
Merrill Lynch-Wesley Carpenter
Investment Brokers/Securities
Member 9 Years
Pittman Tractor Company, Inc.
Tractor/Equipment Dealers
Member 7 Years
Centennial Bank-Fairhope
Banks
Member 11 Years
Serving Hands Concierge
Concierge Service/Personal Assistant
Member 1 Year
Bayside Bungalow
Short Term Rental
Member 11 Years
Heart Group of the Eastern Shore
Physicans & Surgeons
Member 17 Years
JADE Consulting, LLC
Engineering-Civil
Member 6 Years
New Horizons Credit Union
Credit Union
Member 19 Years
NFL Building Center
Retail-Commercial & Residential
Member 2 Years
Premier Medical Eye Group
Medical Clinic
Member 2 Years
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Churches
Member 14 Years
Regions Mortgage, Inc.
Mortgage Banking
Member 12 Years
Yamane Championship
Mixed Martial Arts
Member 4 Years
Goodyear dba/Alabama Auto Service
Automobile Service Repair
Member 17 Years
Raymond James Financial Services
Gulf Coast Group
Financial
Member 1 Year
Sportsman's Marine & Outdoor Center, Inc.
Marine Equipment & Supplies
Member 18 Years
Team Gunther Kia
Automobile Dealers
Member 16 Years
TTL, Inc.
Engineers/Environmental
Member 2 Years
Beach Dream Weddings
Wedding & Event Planning
Members 4 Years
David Clark
Individual Member
Member 2 Years
Fairhope Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
Member 21 Years
South Shore Insurance Agency
Insurance
Member 1 Year
Sunbelt Fire Incorporated
Fire Truck & Equipment Sales
Member 23 Years
Westminster Village
Retirement & Assisted Living
Member 32 Years
Earth Day Mobile Bay
Environmental Management
Member 2 Years
Greer's Fairhope Market
Grocery/Catering
Member 5 Years
Heiko Einfeld
Individual Member
Member 1 Year
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen-GIC Cuisine, LLC
Restaurants
Member 1 Year
Southern Capital Services
Restaurants
Member 2 Years
The Drapery Makery
Drapery & Awning
Member 13 Years
WAVH FM Talk 1065
Radio Station/Broadcasting
Member 7 Years
Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Funeral Home
Member 16 Years
Zaxby's
Restaurants
Member 10 Years
Weeks Bay Foundation
Civic or Fraternal Organizations
Member 8 Years
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