2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 1 2 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME

4 Staff And Board Of Directors

5 Letter From Chairman Of The Board

6 Community Contacts

7 Chamber Ambassadors

8 Elected Officials

COMMUNITY

10 Working Together Works

22 One Stop Shop

28 Medical West Bio

32 Early Learning In Bessemer City Schools

34 Essential To The Community

PARTNER WITH US

38 2021 Corporate Sponsors

40 Categorical Membership Directory

46 Membership Directory

WANT TO CONTRIBUTE This is a publication of the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce. Mail letters and story ideas to Bessemer Area Chamber; 321 18th Street North; Bessemer, 35020. www.bessemerchamber. com. Copyright 2021 by Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: This book is for informational and promotional purposes only. Bessemer Chamber in no way warrants or guarantees any information contained herein. All pictures not 2 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 3 taken by staff of Chamber are used by permission. BESSEMER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BESSEMER STAFF BOARD MAGAZINE & OF DIRECTORS 2021

Dear Chamber Members, Supporters and Stakeholders, It is an honor to be a part of the chamber and have the opportunity to lead and set an example for our community. I want to take the time to reach out to our membership, both new and long- Published by standing, to thank you for your continual support of your chamber. Bessemer Area As we weather the challenges brought by the Chamber of Commerce global COVID-19 pandemic and regional difficul- ties, the chamber remains focused on the common Advertising Sales: good for the Bessemer area, which is to continue to LaTasha Cook Williams unite and make a city that we are all proud to live, Administration: work, play and do business in. Mary Milan The Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce plays Membership Services / a vital role in the success of the business community. Event Coordinator: We do much more than just promote and protect Micole Dudley the interests of the business community; this cham- ber works daily to bridge gaps, build strong relation- Contributing Writers: LaTasha Cook Williams ships and create an environment for success. Micole Dudley Together we can use our influence and resources to champion our region and drive ideas for unity Layout / Design: and growth. Matt Tanner [email protected] Bessemer without a doubt continues to live up to Carlton Jackson her name, “The Marvel City”. We are all respon- 2021 Chairman of the Board Media Specialist / Photographer: sible for supporting that vision. Artistic Visionz Our potential grows every year, and my goal is to do everything I can to support Printing / Production: businesses and help them thrive. I challenge you to join me! Precision Graphics Inc. We invite businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals to become 4121 Lewisburg Road members of the Bessemer Chamber. We are looking for passionate members that Birmingham, AL 35207 will bring new ideas, fresh energy, and enthusiasm. (p) 205.841.2072 The chamber presents an opportunity for all members to grow their network, and in turn, grow their business. It can allow you to forge professional and personal relationships which can last for many years. I invite all of you to feel the For Membership Information Contact: energy, make the connections, and be active in what I believe is one of the best Bessemer Area resources our community has at its fingertips. Chamber of Commerce Encourage your customers/clients to come out and join us. We want those who 321 18th Street N., are not currently members to be welcomed and understand what the chamber can Bessemer, AL 35020 offer through membership. (p) 205.425.3253 There are many opportunities for you to partner with us. Attend an event. Join (f) 205.425.4979 a committee. Invest through sponsorship. Invite a guest. Be involved! www.bessemerchamber.com I look forward to another amazing year for the chamber. Together we can ©2021 Bessemer Area achieve the unimaginable. “Working Together Works” Chamber of Commerce 4 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 5 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY NUMBERS EMERGENCY...... 911 Alabama State Troopers...... 252-7445 Bessemer Fire Department ...... 425-5151 Bessemer Police Department...... 481-4350 CONTACTS Jeff. Co. Sheriff’s Dept.- Bessemer Office. . .481-4201 Jefferson County Sheriff’s Dept...... 325-5700 ATTRACTIONS Poison Control ...... 800-222-1222 ...... 481-4750 Autobahn Indoor Speedway ...... 235-6230 GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 426-1633 American Red Cross (Bessemer). . . . .439-7801 Bessemer Civic Center...... 424-7469 BUSINESS SERVICES Bessemer Food Stamp Office ...... 744-3600 Bessemer Building Inspector ...... 424-4060 Bessemer Housing Authority...... 481-4420 Bessemer Business Center...... 481-2000 Bessemer Municipal Airport...... 428-9292 Bessemer Community & Ind. Dev...... 424-4060 Bessemer Naval Marine Reserve Center. . .497-2600 Bessemer Development Board...... 481-4800 Bessemer Public Library...... 428-7882 Bessemer Social Security...... 800-772-1213 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Clay House Children’s Advocacy Center. . . 481-4155 Bessemer Chamber of Commerce. . . . 425-3253 Credit Bureau of Bessemer...... 428-7323 Foundry Rescue Mission & Recovery Ctr.. . .424-4673 CITY OF BESSEMER Jefferson Co. Dev. Authority ...... 943-4794 Bessemer City Hall...... 424-4060 Salvation Army...... 425-4303 City Attorney...... 432-0270 U.S. Post Office...... 800-275-8777 Fire Department...... 428-5151 Voter Registration ...... 325-5550 Fleet Maintenance...... 425-3291 Municipal Court...... 426-8602 HOSPITAL Parks & Recreation...... 965-5624 Medical West...... 481-7000 Police Department...... 481-4350 Emergency Room...... 481-7160 Public Improvements...... 424-4084 Recycling Plant...... 425-0068 LICENSES / TAXES Street & Sanitation ...... 424-4084 Alabama Revenue Department...... 733-2740 Utilities...... 481-4333 Jefferson County Courthouse...... 481-4165 Jefferson County Tax Assessor...... 481-4125 EDUCATION Jefferson County Tax Collector...... 481-4131 Bessemer Board of Education...... 432-3000 Veterans’ Affairs, Bessemer ...... 481-4117 Lawson State Community College . . . . 925-2515 LOCAL MEDIA Area Elementary Schools: Birmingham News...... 800-568-4123 Abrams Elementary School...... 432-3100 The Cutoff News...... 615-790-6959 Greenwood Elem. School ...... 432-3200 Western Star...... 424-7827 Hard Elementary School...... 432-3300 Hueytown Elementary School . . . . . 379-4100 RECREATION Jonesboro Elem. School...... 432-3400 Alabama State Parks...... 800-252-7275 McAdory Elementary School...... 379-4650 Legacy YMCA...... 426-1211 Westhills Elementary School ...... 432-3500 Premiere Cinema 14...... 428-4404 Tannehill State Park...... 477-5711 Area Middle Schools: Public Golf Courses: Bessemer City Middle School...... 432-3600 Bent Brook Golf...... 428-9600 Hueytown Middle School ...... 379-5150 Frank House Municipal...... 424-9540 McAdory Middle School...... 379-4730 Robert Trent Jones @ Oxmoor Valley. . 942-1177 Woodward Golf & Country Club. . . . .424-5500 Area High Schools: Bessemer City High School...... 432-3700 UTILITIES Hueytown High School...... 379-4150 Alabama Power Co. (Business). . . .888-430-5787 McAdory High School...... 379-4700 Alabama Power Co. (Residential). . .800-245-2244 Ferrell Gas...... 428-8191 Area Private Schools: Spire...... 800-292-4008 Bessemer Academy...... 428-6288 Dunnam’s Private School...... 425-4194 St. Aloysius Catholic School...... 425-0045 www.bessemerchamber.com

6 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 7 8 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 9 Mayor Kenneth Gulley CITY OF BESSEMER

The governing entity that is the City of Bessemer continues to work appreciate the work of the pastors in Bessemer and the support they diligently to enrich and expand our communities. Citizens look to their have given my administration these past 10 years. Their kind words elected officials to ensure that their city continues to improve socially, and prayers have meant a lot, especially during some of those dark ear- structurally, and economically. As the lead entity, the City of Bessemer is ly days. The contributions of our faith-based community have been responsible for making sure that all other entities are properly equipped, vital to the successes we have enjoyed in this city. A healthy chamber resulting in the Marvel City’s continuous progress and success. of commerce is a must in any growing community. The business com- munity is responsible for the majority of a city’s resources. Successful What are the roles and responsibilities of the mayor? businesses and the marketing of those businesses contribute to a liv- The primary job of the mayor is to ensure the health and safety of the able city. A healthy business environment encourages other businesses citizens of the city where you are elected to serve. The job of the mayor to locate or relocate in your city. As a previous chairman of the board is to make sure the city is financially solvent. The mayor is also respon- of the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce, I realize how impor- sible for the day-to-day operations of tant it is for the Mayor’s Office, the city city government. As mayor, I serve as and the chamber of commerce to work the face of the city of Bessemer. I serve together in order to attract businesses as an ambassador of Bessemer in meet- and meet the needs of the business ings with elected officials at the local, community already present in our city. state and national level and in dealings A successful chamber of commerce that with business and industry leaders. works together with the city will always yield great rewards. In order for Besse- How did you come to hold the mer, or any city, to reach its true poten- position of mayor in the city of tial, the mayor and city council must be Bessemer? able to foster a working relationship. We Bessemer is a special place with so each have established roles we play. A much to offer. I worked for seven years mayor and city council may not always under former Mayor Quitman Mitchell as his assistant. It was during agree, but you can agree to respectfully disagree in order to do what is those years that I developed a passion and love for Bessemer. I worked in the best interest of the residents of Bessemer. The education of our for Lawson State when my time with Mayor Mitchell ended in 2002, children is paramount. The most successful cities around this country but I remained involved in the city. I had grown dissatisfied with the are those where there is a strong relationship between city hall and the direction of Bessemer when I decided to run for mayor in 2010. Af- board of education. The educational system is one of the single-most ter much prayer and contemplation, I decided that rather than sit important components to a city’s progress. Parents with school-age around and complain about the things taking place in Bessemer at the children are the lifeblood of any city. We are committed to the success time, I would offer myself as a candidate for mayor. I wanted to see if I of our school system. I have always maintained an open line of com- couldn’t do things to improve the conditions in this city. munication with our superintendent and board of education during my administration. The success of a city depends on important entities working together for the continual How does the mayor partner with other entities development and advancement of the city and its citizens. The City of Bessemer, the within the city (Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce, What city accomplishments are you most proud of Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce, the Bessemer Board of Education, and the Bessemer Board of Education, faith-based community) during your tenure as mayor? faith-based community are four major components that contribute to Bessemer’s to ensure Bessemer continues to grow and prosper? I am thankful to God that this city has had many successes over the It is imperative for the Office of Mayor to partner with other entities past decade. These successes have truly been a testament to what can achievements. These entities operate collectively around the clock to bring businesses, to move our city forward. No one person or entity can accomplish happen when individuals lay their differences aside and do what is in revenue, and families to the Marvel City of Bessemer. Let us take a more in-depth look anything of any significance alone. The faith-based community is a the best interest of the citizens. I am extremely proud of the recruit- at these entities and the individuals leading these organizations to see how each work crucial part of any city because it spiritually nurtures the community. I ing of industry such as Dollar General, Milo’s, BLOX and Amazon and hand in hand with the other, because after all, working together works! 10 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 11 many more over these past 10 years. Bessemer has really emerged as upgrades we have made across our city departments to better serve the an economic powerhouse in this region. The recruitment of major in- citizens and business community. We have invested in our employees. dustry has allowed us to attract small businesses into our city and We have secured millions in federal and state grants to im- create some 5,000 new jobs. Being gainfully employed prove conditions in Bessemer. All of these things have helps our citizens be successful, thereby creating a made a tremendous difference as we move Besse- successful city. I am tremendously proud of the mer forward. There is still work to be done, but construction of the city’s first-ever youth and Bessemer is moving in a positive direction. senior recreation center. This is the first such center in this city’s 133-year history. A recre- What are some challenges and ation center had been promised to the citi- rewards of being the mayor of zens of Bessemer for decades. We were most Bessemer? proud to finally deliver on the promise. The The challenges are always fighting crime recreation center right now has a membership and the criminal element in our city. Again, of over 12,000. Our new city hall is another major these are things city hall can’t do alone. It takes accomplishment. Our previous City Hall had out- the assistance of our residents to make our city lived its purpose and was not indicative of the new direction safer. I have always harped on the need for our city to of Bessemer. This new facility is one our citizens and employees can be cleaner. I continue to ask our citizens to join us in this effort to be proud of for years to come. I am equally proud of the equipment keep our city clean. •

12 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 13 President LaTasha Cook Williams, IOM BESSEMER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organi- semer. You can find the Marvel City of Bessemer displayed on social mentors for schools within our system. The chamber also supports and Business Expo, The National Day of Prayer program, The City zation that recruits and supports businesses within the city, bringing media, billboards, in magazines, on promotional items and at confer- area students and teachers with the Ora H. Foster Community Ser- of Bessemer’s Pink and Purple Parade in honor of Breast Cancer and them together to develop realtionships that not only benefit the busi- ences throughout the United States. Annually a magazine is created vice Scholarship, back to school supplies and a “Teacher of the Year” Domestic Violence, along with many others. Under my leadership, ness community, but the city of Bessemer overall. The chamber encour- to display the marvelous things that make Bessemer, The Marvel presentation with recogni- The BACOC will continue ages and nurtures an environment where businesses and professionals City. This magazine is distributed throughout the U.S. tion and gifts for the recipi- to strengthen business and create positive relationships ent at each school. There community ties, boost the amongst each other, while How does the BACOC is immense power when a local economy, and create providing opportunities to partner with other group of people with simi- professional relationships. get involved and improve entities within the lar interests get together to our community. city (City of Bessemer, work for a common good; What is the importance Bessemer Board of these words define the lead- of having a well- What is the purpose of Education, faith- ers here in the city of Bes- funded and supported the BACOC? based community) semer. We will continue Chamber? The purpose of the BACOC to continue bringing to enforce our theme of For a chamber of commerce is to create, promote, and businesses and “Working Together Works” to work at its full potential, enhance the business com- revenue to Bessemer? as we continue the partner- it must be well funded and munity throughout the Bes- The chamber continues ship to make Bessemer a supported by city govern- semer area. The Chamber of to work closely with the city that continues to reach ment, businesses, and the commerce plays a vital role mayor and Bessemer city its full potential. community. Funding and by rendering useful services councilors to recruit new partnerships allow the to the business community. businesses, maintain busi- How did you come to chamber to be a strong ad- Most of those services are nesses, and make Bessemer hold the position of vocate for the business com- creating a networking at- a great place to live, work BACOC president? munity. It is a domino effect: mosphere for the businesses and conduct business. Net- I began my work with the a well supported chamber and assisting businesses in working events are planned chamber in 1992 as a senior will have the resources to building strong lasting re- that allow businesses to in high school working as a advertise, promote, and cre- lationships. The Bessemer engage with the commu- CO-OPT student with the ate networking opportuni- Area Chamber of Com- nity. Chamber members TOPS program which was ties for business growth. merce understands that desire to have an avenue under the leadership of now Business growth would “Working Together Works”. It is important that entities such as local that reaches the community, and the faith-based leaders are the Senator Priscilla Dunn. I mean more jobs, custom- municipalities, the faith-based community, the board of education, key to the community. A representative from the faith-based com- have worked every staff po- ers, and tax dollars for the and the chamber work together to build a strong foundation for its munity serves on the board of directors and assists the chamber sition within the Bessemer city. The increase in tax city to thrive. Each entity must fulfil their role and include the other in maintaining a good working relationship with local faith-based Chamber over the span of dollars means community entities to see astronomical results. The chamber role is to maintain a leaders. Annually we partner with the faith-based leaders in host- 28 years! I attended the enhancement. Community working relationship and provide a networking atmosphere for these ing the City of Bessemer’s National Day of Prayer program. The U.S. Chamber Institute for Organizational Management (IOM) in enhancement means a better quality of life for residents and fami- entities. A representative from each of these entities works closely BACOC works closely with the board of education. Education is 2005 where I received my IOM Certification from the University lies. The better quality of life residents and families experience sets with the chamber by giving input in the chamber of commerce stra- important for the social development and economic growth in the of Georgia. I was named BACOC President in 2014. I currently the foundation for our children to receive an excellence education. tegic planning. The chamber then in return should have input and Marvel City of Bessemer. The critical role education plays in our serve on the executive committee for the Chamber of Commerce The chamber of commerce is the entity that is necessary to bridge support the other entities goals that are directed to enhance The economic success has become more and more apparent. Good, Association of Alabama (CCAA) and on the board of directors with the gap in creating a strong united business community. • Marvel City. The chamber of commerce aims to promote the city’s strong school systems encourage people to settle in our region be- the Clay House and the American Red Cross. As President, I have economic interest. It is important that the chamber of commerce cause industries are more apt to locate in areas that are attractive initiated several successful programs such as the Taste of Bessemer continue to recruit and promote tourism throughout the city of Bes- to potential employees. The BACOC’s board of directors serve as

14 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 15 Dr. Autumm Jeter, Superintendent BESSEMER BOARD OF EDUCATION

A successful school system is one of the major factors that entices discussed how the local churches and ministers could continue their families to want to relocate to another area. At the Bessemer Board support of the school district through mentorship, where ministers of Education, the superintendent and the board members understand would come into our schools during certain times of the year to speak the significance of investing in not only the students, but families as a with students who have been identified as “at-risk” children based on whole. The education students receive is designed to equip them to grades, behavior, etc. and hopefully provide whatever assistance is be successful in their communities and beyond Bessemer’s city limits. needed for the child. The faith-based community has been particu- larly helpful during the COVID-19 What are the roles and pandemic, providing meals while responsibilities of a meeting other various needs of those Superintendent? in the community. Some churches A superintendent is responsible for came out to help pack food and serve overseeing the school district and all breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals. things related to the school district, to The partnership between the Besse- include supervising all school princi- mer Board of Education and BACOC pals as well as their staff, the teaching is especially important because it al- and learning of students, the safety and lows the schools to connect and build security of students and personnel, a relationship with the businesses in and finances to name a few. The su- the community and vice versa. We perintendent is the face of the school provide updates to keep the business district and represents their school dis- community aware of what is going on What are some of the rewards and challenges of being need to instill in our teachers, students, and parents what it takes to trict on a local, state, and national level. in the school system. Business leaders the Superintendent? have a stellar school system. That is something that we are working The best school districts consist of may hear of initiatives that the district on with our motto, “Reimage Bessemer City Schools”. We are mak- board members and superintendents is working on and may want to partner One of the rewards of being superintendent is working with a bigger ing sure employees understand what it takes to be strong teachers who work well together. The board with us either in person or financially. spectrum than just the small school population. Before coming to and provide a rigorous academic instruction for our students. We’re members hire the superintendent, When the schools are doing well, the Bessemer, I was an elementary school principal and then a director, also making sure that our parents understand what it takes for their with both sides ultimately partnering city does well. We all work together for so as the superintendent, I get to connect with people within the com- student(s) to be successful. It should not be school/teachers against to push the initiatives and mandates the betterment of the city as a whole. munity, the parents in all of my schools, and other agencies that could parents; we truly have to work together! voted upon in the best interest of the students above all else. While be of benefit to our school system. I get to help make decisions that the superintendent is in charge of the district, the board member’s How did you come to hold the position of are best for our children and their futures. It is also rewarding when Superintendent in the city of Bessemer? our school system receives positive PR; it helps others to realize all What is the importance of being the Superintendent on purpose is to provide approvals and policy work in various areas. Any- both a personal and professional level? thing done within the school system such as the choosing of a curricu- I have worked as an educator for 20 years, with 15 years as an adminis- of the great things that are happening here in Bessemer. In spite of Personally, I never knew I wanted to be a superintendent; I always lum, potential employees, etc. is brought before the board members. trator. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Talladega what people may hear on the news, there are really great things hap- wanted to be a teacher! But as I got into education, in every position This allows them to hear more information about the topic at hand College and my Master of Science in education from the University of pening in our school system. Another reward would be having the op- I was blessed to receive, I realized that I could do more. When I was before making their final decision. Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). I have also received my Educational portunity to grow leaders! Even though I sit in this position, I have Administrator certification, Education Specialist degree, and my Doc- to remember that there are others that one day hopefully will want a teacher, my leaders saw something in me that I did not recognize I How does the Superintendent partner with other tor of Education degree from . I started my teach- to become principals, directors, and superintendents. That is a part of possessed. I was brought on to shadow them to one day be an assistant entities within the city? (the City of Bessemer, ing career as a middle school teacher, eventually serving as principal my job as well, helping to grow them into the next future leaders of principal. Once I achieved that, I realized that I could expand myself to Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce, faith-based here in Alabama. I served as the director of curriculum and instruction our schools. It goes without saying that one of the biggest challenges do even more and became a principal. After all of my years as a princi- community) for Hoover City Schools before coming to Bessemer City schools. I is that we cannot please everyone. This is particularly difficult because pal, I knew that I had what it took to lead a school district and make a we want everyone to know how much they are valued and how much difference in the lives of those in the community. Professionally, there Every entity in the city is connected in some way. The city council pro- was told that there was a superintendent position opening up in Bes- their opinions and views matter in Bessemer City Schools, but it is are people that look up to me for various reasons, and for some, when vides funding and donations that are used for the day to day needs of semer, and after taking time to pray and talk it over with my family, I impossible to do what everyone wants me to do. I would not neces- they see others who look like them doing something that they have a the school district. My initial interactions with the faith-based commu- decided to apply for the position. I knew of Bessemer because I grew sarily consider this a challenge, but we are continuing to get all those desire to do, it empowers them to do more to pursue their true goals. nity happened by way of the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce. I up not too far away in Fairfield. I knew of some of Bessemer’s struggles involved in the learning process to understand the value of education. Hopefully, I can be a role model to someone who is on the path to one was invited to meet with the chamber’s Minister’s Committee, and we and successes and felt that I could impact the area in a positive way. We want our children to receive the best education possible, so we day become a superintendent! •

16 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 17 Faith-Based Community The church is a particularly important pillar within any community, not of programs and services to fit the demands of those in need. Pastors What role does the church play within the community? What is the importance of churches being active in only teaching and educating their respective congregations, but also Dr. Reginald Calvert and George M. Matthews II and their churches The church plays a highly important role within the community. In the community? What community programs/services/ acting as an advocate and a place of refuge for those in the community. are two of many that have been a tremendous blessing to the Bessemer Matt. 28:19, Jesus commanded the disciples to “Go ye therefore, and activities are available at your church? Churches open their doors to the community daily, providing an array community. teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of The church must be visible in the community to the point that if the the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” The church not only must meet the church were no longer in the community, the community would know spiritual needs of the community, but it also must address the mental, the difference. That’s how much of an impact the church should make physical, and social needs of the community. It, therefore, must have in the community. Over the years, during my tenure as pastor, New Je- Pastor Reginald Calvert a holistic approach to ministry by being concerned about the well- rusalem Baptist Church has offered the following programs as a service being of the whole person. not only to the church, but to the larger community that it serves: NEW JERUSALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH • Community Facebook Forum on How should the faith-based the Census and absentee voting community partner with • Community Brothers Let’s Talk Give an overview of yourself and your church. “Follow me, as I follow Christ.” In addition, I previously served as Dean other major entities within seminars dealing with psychologi- I have served as pastor of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of the Mount Pilgrim District Congress of Christian Education, and as the city (City of Bessemer, cal and social issues affecting Afri- since 1999. During that time, I led the church with excellence and in- a Certified Instructor for the district and state Congresses of Christian Board of Education, and can American men tegrity and sought to gain a deeper knowledge of the Bible and practical Education. I serve as an adjunct faculty member with Huntsville Bible Bessemer Area Chamber • Venue for Economic Develop- ministry. I obtained a Master of Divini- College and have served as an adjunct of Commerce) for the ment programs/seminars held by ty degree and a Doctor of Ministry de- faculty member with Anderson Uni- betterment of Bessemer Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (ad- gree from Beeson Divinity School of versity of Anderson, South Carolina. overall? Samford University. While attending I have been invited on numerous oc- dressing various consumer and The faith-based community should Beeson Divinity School, I was selected casions to lecture at Beeson Divinity financial issues) partner with other entities within by the faculty as the Outstanding Stu- School of Samford University. I also • Community seminars on Coping the city for the betterment of Besse- dent Preacher, and I was also chosen have lectured and preached for confer- with Grief mer overall. We are called to minis- by the dean and the faculty of Beeson ences of the National Baptist Conven- • Financial literacy and empower- ter to others not only within the four as the M.Div. Distinguished Alumnus tion, U.S.A. and the Southern Baptist ment classes walls of the church, but also beyond of the Year. I have served and continue Convention. Organized in 1890, New • Golden Years Ministry Outreach the walls of the church and into the to serve on various committees at Bee- Jerusalem is a historic church within for Senior Citizens in the church larger community within which we son Divinity School and Samford Uni- the Bessemer community, and has and community are located and beyond. Recognizing the value of partnering with the versity, such as, the Beeson Braintrust continuously sought to meet the spiri- • Domestic Violence Awareness/Prevention Programs community, I currently serve on the following board within Bessemer Committee, the Beeson Alumni Ad- tual needs of generations of families • Breast Cancer Awareness Programs and the larger community: the Bessemer Chamber of Commerce visory Committee, the Samford Black throughout its existence. It has grown • Angel Tree Ministry of Prison Fellowship (chair of the minister’s division). As chair of the minister’s division Alumni Association, and the Robert from a stone building on the corner of • Go Red for Women’s Heart Month (bringing awareness about of the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce, I have organized and Smith, Jr. Scholarship Committee. The 10th Avenue North and 24th Street women’s heart health issues) facilitated discussions between local pastors and Bessemer school su- Lord has equipped me to serve the North, to its current sanctuary and • MotherWalk to support ovarian cancer awareness perintendents. Under my leadership, the church has partnered with congregants of New Jerusalem in both educational building constructed in • Various outreach projects for Children’s Village (drives for clothing, local government, and the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce theology and practice. During my ten- 1980, to its more recent multi-purpose coats, cleaning supplies) to make a difference in the lives of the citizens of Bessemer. As such, ure, I sought to further the spiritual, educational, physical, social, and Family Life Center for Christian Education and Holistic Ministry con- • Voter Registration Drives the church has supported various entities in tangible ways, such as psychological needs of the church and community through preaching, structed in 2009. Its motto is “A Christ Honoring Church Reaching the • Health fairs and educational lectures on exercise and health issues through allowing council district meetings and community outreach teaching, ministry, and evangelism. Under my leadership and through Lost and Training the Saved to Serve.” Its mission is to share the gos- • Community Fellowship & Appreciation Program for First Re- functions to be held at the church, and by supporting the chamber the vision that God has given me, numerous administrative and physi- pel of Jesus Christ for the purpose of transformation, building a com- sponders and Elected Officials through an annual membership commitment and support of various cal improvements have been implemented, and several new and in- munity of committed and unified believers to evangelize the world to • Food for the Soul ministry outreach to sick and shut-in persons in programs such as the back-to-school back pack drive, the Taste of Bes- novative ministries have been established for the spiritual, physical, Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, thereby bringing glory to God. the church and community • semer, and the annual chamber gala. In this manner, the church has and social growth of the congregation. My motto as pastor, servant, It seeks to accomplish that motto through conversion, commitment, embraced the needs of the larger community. preacher, teacher, administrator, and overseer of the church has been community, and commission.

18 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 19 Pastor George Matthews II NEW LIFE INTERFAITH MINISTRIES

Give an overview of yourself and your church. How should the faith-based community partner with My name is George M. Matthews II, and I am married to Judith C. other major entities within the city (City of Bessemer, Matthews. We are the parents of Oscar, George III, & Brianna and Board of Education, and Bessemer Area Chamber of grandparents to Jordyn & Owen. I am the Senior Pastor of New Life Commerce) for the betterment of Bessemer overall? Interfaith Ministries, Inc., 1600 8th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL I believe that “all politics are local”, and further, that all city entities, 35020, and Calvary Resurrection Christian Church, 356 Killough whether directly or indirectly, immediately or futuristically, affect Springs Road, Birmingham, AL 35215; both churches are affiliates all people indiscriminately; therefore, whatever pervades, touch- of the Creflo Dollar Ministerial Association, headquartered in Col- ing the ethos of people, to that same degree, the church should be lege Park, GA. The mantra of involved, without reservation a local fellowship is driven by or restriction. the convictions and ideolo- gies of the Senior Leader. Re- What is the importance ciprocally, my central mindset of churches being active is that of creating a healthy, in the community? What emerging, and accurate aware- community programs/ ness of the ability of God, services/activities demonstrated through those are available at your yielded to Him to positively church? change the home, commu- The church of God, in its nity, and world; consequently, most organic sense, is made reflecting heaven on earth. It up of persons who have, in a is believed that every authen- sense, “dual citizenship”. By • The Learning Center at New • “The Silence of Our Friends” tic “church”, derived from the that, we understand that as Life – Preschool (6 months is a weekly podcast offering, New Testament Greek word long as we are alive and live in –Pre-K 4) designed to address the social “Ekklesia”, is defined as those the physical, ethereal world, • New Life Christian School of ills of the community largely who are called out, by the we have expected responsibil- Excellence – Kindergarten – affecting people of color New Birth, from the common ities to our humanity, (work- Grade 5 across our world, outside of secular system(s) into the ing, rearing family, maintain- • Ignite After School Program the typical “church” format. kingdom of God - appointed ing health, recreation, etc.). – Daily homework assistance, • Sponsored various Political to impact the world spiritually Along with these natural recreation, and student inter- Forums, where local residents and economically. commitments, many have relations are provided have the opportunity to meet been, as mentioned earlier, • New Direction Summer candidates, hear platforms, What role does the “born from above” into a Camp – A 10-week program ask questions, and learn more church play within the spiritual, intangible Kingdom which includes breakfast & about the political process. community? which has tenants for its propagation, as does the tangible world lunch, educational compo- I believe that the church is the pivotal voice of the community, reflect- and society. It becomes of critical mass that the church is relevant in nent, and classroom activities; community professionals are invited Some of the programs of The Calvary Resurrection Church (Found- ing God’s intervention; providing accurate and effective solutions to teaching, training, and modeling the proper engagement with both as guest presenters, daily recreation, trips, etc. ed by former pastors Gary & Linda Whitt) include: the problems that plague society. In that respect, the church should realms of existence. People should, through the church’s involve- • Breaking Bread Feeding Program & Fellowship – Monthly free • The Calvary Resurrection Christian Academy – Pre-K 2 – Grade 5 set the barometer of the mindset for correct relationships (home/ ment in their lives, become successful, innovative, and conclusive food supplied to community residents • After Care Program - Daily homework assistance, recreation, and family, racially, interpersonally, educationally, financially, and in every in every hue of life’s challenges. Some of the programs of The New • All church services are televised and offered on all social media for- student interrelations are provided • other imaginable aspect). Life Church include: mats, currently offered free of charge 6 days weekly.

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Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure date back to the late 1800’s! Make plans with your family to visit and Alabama’s largest amusement and water parks are located right here in relive Bessemer’s rich history through photographs, machinery, books Bessemer! The Alabama Adventure and Splash Ad- and many more! venture Water Park is a family owned business whose focus is to pro- Bessemer Hall of History vide a fantastic, quality family experience for the community. Since 1905 Alabama Avenue., Bessemer, AL 35020 2014, the Koch (pronounced “Cook”) family has worked hard to re- PH: 205-426-1633 store the parks, upgrading rides and providing amenities such as free www.bessemerhallofhistory.org parking, free soft drinks, free tubes and life jackets plus many more for the families that visit every summer to enjoy! Alabama Adventure and The Bright Star Splash Adventure is sure to offer large amusement park quality while One of Bessemer’s greatest treasures is the oldest family owned restau- maintaining local values during the months of May through Septem- rant in Alabama! The Bright Star is considered “Southern with a Greek ber. Located minutes from Birmingham where I-20/59 meets I-459 at flair”, featuring “meat and three’s” for lunch and steak and seafood at exit 10, plan your next trip today! night! The Bright Star is known for their fresh, hand cut fish that is de- Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure livered fresh twice a week and a Greek-style steak that was voted the 4599 Alabama Adventure Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35022 Best Steak in Alabama! They are also known for their seafood gumbo PH: 205-481-4750 and pies that are homemade every morning! As an Alabama landmark, AlabamaSplash.com the Bright Star has maintained their original tile floors in the main hall since 1915 and have several booths named after Alabama greats such as Bessemer Hall of History Bear Bryant that can be requested for up to 4-8 people. With 3 genera- The Bessemer Hall of History is our very own local museum com- tions having worked at the restaurant, the Bright Star prides themselves pletely dedicated to telling Bessemer’s story! Started by the Bessemer on providing excellent food and service in a family atmosphere! Jr. Service League in 1970, the Hall of History moved to its current The Bright Star Restaurant location, a former train depot, in 1987. The train depot itself was built 304 19th Street N., Bessemer, AL 35020 in 1916 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Just PH: 205-424-9444 to give you more of an idea of the amazing history sitting here in our www.thebrightstar.com backyard, the museum is home to the cell block door from the Jef- ferson County Jail where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held after an Bessemer Municipal Airport arrest in 1967, as well as a typewriter from Hitler’s Eagles Nest that The city of Bessemer has hosted a general aviation airport for over draws visitors from around the world! For those looking for Besse- 70 years! The Bessemer Municipal Airport operates as a public-use, mer’s historic events, the Hall of History has digital newspapers that business friendly airport with a dedication to serving the Executive

22 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 23 and General Aviation community. The Bessemer Airport is owned The Back Porch Good Health to be Hail wear, work clothing to boutique dresses, Simmons is the place to shop by the City of Bessemer and is operated by the Bessemer Airport Au- The Back Porch is a full-service restaurant and catering service that of- Good Health to be Hail is Bessemer’s own Holistic Wellness Center for any occassion! Their knowledgeable sales staff has a combined to- thority. By its physical existence, the Bessemer Municipal Airport is fers an executive chef-prepared menu and high-quality products with that features Alabama’s 1st fully Raw Vegan café and juice bar. Lo- tal of over 500 years of serving the outdoor community in the hunting a unique and highly valued asset for the city of Bessemer and houses consumer-based pricing! Chef Ron is an award-winning chef with over cated in downtown Bessemer, the husband and wife duo offers an and fishing world. Simmons Sporting Goods is sure to provide valu- 25 years of experience in the culinary industry and features on Fox6 over 100 aircrafts, has approximately 214K sq. ft. of hangar space and abundance of vegan resources that includes plant based vegan meal able information along with excellent products and service! Good Day Alabama and newspapers throughout West Jefferson Coun- approximately 14 acres of ramp space for aircraft parking. The Besse- preparation services, a networking center, and plant based conversion Simmons Sporting Goods ty. Located in downtown Bessemer, The Back Porch provides a variety mer Municipal Airport is much more than just the physical infrastruc- 2001 2nd Avenue N., Bessemer, AL 35020 of soul food, as well as specialty dishes from time to time. The great food, consultations; Good Health’s products and services also include vita- ture of the airport. A complete view will show 20 businesses/entities customer service, and smiles are sure to keep customers coming back! mins and supplements and consultations in how to eat, exercise and PH: 205-425-4720 conducting their operations here daily. The airport supports multiple The Back Porch Restaurant relieve stress. Good Health to be Hail has just what you need to begin businesses based in Bessemer, Jefferson County and central Alabama 1924 1st Avenue N., Bessemer, AL 35020 or continue your vegan journey! United Textiles as they travel throughout the country to conduct and expand their PH: 205-760-5035 Good Health To Be Hail United Textiles is a family owned home décor outlet that specializes in businesses; the same is true vice versa, with countless business execu- 1920 8th Avenue N., Bessemer, AL 35020 fine fabrics, window treatments, furniture, decorative lamps, and mattress- tives from across the US travelling to these areas to expand and man- The Christian Bookstore & More PH: 205-277-2810 es. United Textiles has the South’s largest selection of area rugs, curtains, The Christian Bookstore and More is one of three black-owned land- age their businesses. The airport also supports an array of leisure travel drapery, and upholstery fabric. The 50k sq. ft. showroom is constantly based Christian bookstores in Jefferson County! Located on 19th such as family visits, weddings, and a wide range of sporting events, to Simmons Sporting Goods changing with new styles and colors in all products to include bedspreads Street, The Christian Bookstore and More offers Sunday school lit- and from central Alabama. Conveniently located near Interstate 459, and comforters, mirrors, framed art, table linen, and more! Visit United erature, Bibles and other books, communion supplies, J&L Candle Simmons Sporting Goods is a family owned business that has been the airport serves as an important role in Bessemer’s economic devel- products and information about vacation Bible school! They also of- in downtown Bessemer since 1945. One of the largest hunting and Textiles, where professional decorating specialists are ready to help today! opment and is cleverly considered “Bessemer’s Gateway to the World”. fer services such as Bible engraving, piano lessons, book signings, and fishing stores in the state, Simmons carries a full line of firearms. From United Textiles Bessemer Municipal Airport book club meetings. With an assortment of products and services, deer hunting to personal defense or sporting clays to muzzle loaders. 1917 2nd Avenue N., Bessemer, AL 35020 900 Mitchell Field Road, Bessemer, AL 35022 check out the Christian Bookstore and More today! They also carry one of the largest selections of reloading equipment PH: 205-428-6208 PH: 205-428-9292 The Christian Bookstore & More around! Simmons comes equipped with a fishing department that is www.unitedtextileshome.com • www.bessemerairportauthority.com 618 19th Street N., Bessemer, AL 35020 unmatched in name brand bass fishing gear and a clothing department PH: 205-436-2333 www.Facebook.com/FlyEKY that can fit your every need. From camo outfitting to casual everyday www.thechristianbookstore.net

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The likelihood of a respiratory virus pandemic is a risk that has been changes to staff. Each change would result in a revision to our current identified for many years. Over the years, Medical West maintained their processes, all to keep our staff and patients as safe as possible. These im- preparedness for such an event by conducting drills throughout the mediate changes included screening in front of the Emergency Rooms, Jefferson County area. Each year Medical West assesses major risks to requiring temperature checks at all entrances of our hospital and health the health and well-being of the communities that they serve. They cre- center locations, and implementing ‘No Visitors’ policies.” ate a list of possible disasters Medical West faced and evaluate their readiness many challenges during the to respond. This assessment pandemic, all having been leads their efforts to improve predicted through planning staff knowledge and develop activities that included alter- response plans. Medical West nate plans for unanticipated is a member of the Jefferson events. Like many other County Health Care Coali- hospitals, access to testing plies, as the PPE shortages were one of the very first things that became ment and first responders following potential exposures. With the tion which meets quarterly was one of their greatest chal- apparent across the nation.” The increased demand for masks, respira- abundance of information available and constantly updating, Medical and coordinates activities lenges. Since this was essen- tors, and other protective supplies was part of the plan. Medical West West’s Marketing Team began using social media to promote accurate between healthcare provid- tially a new virus, the tests did had prepared for restricted access to supplies, and in this situation, information about infection prevention and safe practices by sending ers and the Emergency Man- not exist, and initial diagnosis limited availability was due to factory closures in China. Predicting consistent messaging about the importance of hand washing, social agement Operations Center. was based on symptoms and the potential for a shortage, Medical West sequestered supplies early, distancing and wearing face masks. While it is too early to really say Medical West’s first formal risk factors. The CDC devel- directed appropriate use to limit waste, and identified alternate suppli- what the long-term changes will be, the hospital’s policies and opera- discussion regarding COV- oped tests and began distrib- ers. As a result, they were able to continue supplying the staff with the tions have been significantly altered to promote safety for patients, staff, ID-19 occurred during a daily uting limited numbers to the appropriate protective equipment throughout the pandemic. Recruit- and visitors. Medical West operates 17 health centers in West Jefferson leadership safety huddle on Monday, January 20, 2020 based on a CDC state health departments by early February. Testing capacity remained ing staff, especially clinical positions, became a struggle throughout County including the cities of Bessemer, Vance, Tannehill, Hueytown alert released on January 17. The hospital began to share daily situation limited and as the number of cases increased, the time to get results in- the community and the nation. Staff have been working under high and Hoover. Prior to COVID-19, the Medical West Health Centers did updates and information about effective infection prevention, and within creased as well. As commercial testing became available, access some- volume, high stress circumstances for almost a year. Medical West did not provide telehealth services, but within the first week, our provid- a week, Medical West facilities began screening patients for symptoms of what improved, and eventually Medical West and other organizations their best to continue building their workforce to allow staff to have ers learned and implemented telehealth platforms to allow access to illness and travel history. By the end of the month they encountered their began providing community screenings to assist with local outbreaks. adequate rest. They also implemented recruitment and retention ac- the greatest number of patients. This new technology will not totally first potential case at the Hueytown Health Center, confirming their first “The whole world was dealing with an unknown virus – not know- tivities to keep the workforce within our community. replace traditional office visits but will provide an option for patients positive case by mid-March at the Freestanding Emergency Department ing exactly how it would spread and not knowing all of the signs and Medical West and their healthcare partners provided expertise and who are unable to travel or who may have contagious conditions. As the in Hoover. “Beginning on March 16th when the State of Emergency was symptoms to look for – it was quite a challenge at the very beginning,” support in several areas. They delivered supplies to local home health communities begin to recover, visitation policies will be re-evaluated to declared, our main issue was learning to be adaptable,” says Cody King, says Sloan Caudle, ICU Nurse Manager. He continues, “We were just and hospice partners to ensure the staff entering homes had effec- determine how to best protect patients and staff. “For the ICU especial- Emergency Room Nurse Manager. “Changes were being announced trying to keep everyone as safe as possible with the supplies we had on tive protective equipment and helped to ensure community services ly, the No Visitor policy was one of the hardest adjustments for us, Sloan several times a day, so our biggest challenge was communicating those hand and trying to be as mindful as possible while using those sup- remained uninterrupted by testing essential workers in local govern- said. “When patients are sick, you want them to be able to see and talk

28 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 29 to their loved ones. Our team of nurses knew this and frequently used forward, Dr. Michael Burch, Medical West Hospitalist, urged those in their personal cell phones for patients to FaceTime their family mem- the community to continue to practice the appropriate safety precau- bers. If the patient was unable to FaceTime, we tried our best to commu- tions. “With flu season and the holidays quickly approaching, our main nicate updates with the family as request is for people not to forget much as possible.” When asked the importance of infection con- about how his staff is dealing trol by continuing to socially dis- with the long-term effects of the tance, wear your masks and wash pandemic, Sloan states, “Over- your hands.” Medical West CEO all, they have adapted. Our staff Keith Pennington says, “From deals with the sickest of the sick the entire team at Medical West, patients daily. As a manager, my we thank you for all of the sup- main goal is to just be visible and port. You may not see our staff’s available for our staff whenever reactions when they receive a I am needed and letting them letter, card, or a meal, but rest as- know that we are doing every- sured that it means the world to thing we can to protect them. them; they are very appreciative. Whether that’s making sure they We look forward to continuing to have the appropriate PPE, communicating with visitors or family mem- serve the healthcare needs of our communities. bers – anything I can do to take that stress off of them so they can fo- For more information on the current job openings at Medical West, cus on the most important part – taking care of the patient.” Moving please visit the career site at www.medicalwesthospital.org/careers. •

30 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 31 BESSEMER, ALABAMA SCHOOLS Cooperation Among Teachers SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Abrams Elementary Transitions (205) 432-3100 or 432-3112 “When transitions are well planned and children are not Mildred Posey 1200 23rd Street North, Bessemer, AL 35020 expected to wait for long periods of time, which is something www.abramselementaryschool.com they are not yet developmentally ready to do, behaviors are Bessemer Center for Technology more likely to be positive.” (Cairone & Mackrain, pg.96) (205) 432-3778 Iverson Dudley 4940 Premiere Parkway, Bessemer, AL 35022 www.bessemer.bcst.schoolinsites.com Discipline and Behavior Management Bessemer City High School (Developmentally Appropriate Practice in (205) 432-3700 Duane Hale Early Childhood Programs, pgs. 150-159) 4950 Premiere Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35020 “Teaching preschoolers is hard work and can quickly be- www.lanier.bcss.schoolinsites.com come overwhelming when children’s behavioral concerns Charles F. Hard Elementary (205) 432-3300 Dr. Armentress are a problem. There is no one solution or recipe that will en- 2801 Arlington Ave., Bessemer, AL 35020 Robinson sure every day runs smoothly; however, there are steps teach- www.hard.bcse.schoolinsites.com ers can take to help create a peaceful and inviting classroom, Greenwood Elementary where both children and teachers feel safe and happy. Cre- (205) 432-3200 Angela Bedgood ating such places and implementing these practices ensures 5012 Roselyn Road, Bessemer, AL 35020 www.greenwood.bcse.schoolinsites.com learning is happening at each and every moment, and chil- Bessemer City Middle School dren are gaining the social and emotional skills they need for 205-432-3600 a lifetime of success in and beyond the classroom.” (Cairone Lisa Heard 1224 Clarendon Avenue, Bessemer, AL 35020 & Mackrain, pg. 5) www.jadavismiddleschool.com Jonesboro Elementary Planning, Teaching, Learning (205) 432-3400 Dr. Anjell Edwards EARLY LEARNING 125 Owen Avenue, Bessemer, AL 35020 Planning for instruction includes creating a daily sched- www.jonesboroelementary.com ule, daily lesson plans, short term lesson plans, (weekly/ in Bessemer City Schools New Horizon Alternative School monthly themes and lessons), and long term lesson plans 205-432-3036 Edith Hunter (themes or studies for the year). The interests, curiosity, and 1701 6th Avenue, North, Bessemer, AL 35020 needs of the children should be taken into consideration The Alabama Office of School Readiness defines school readiness • optimal health. www.newhorizon.bcsa.schoolinsites.com when developing classroom plans. Developing lessons and as a condition whereby children enter school with: • get higher paying salaries as adults, and Westhills Elementary 205-432-3500 Dr. LaKeysha free choice activities around themes or studies, maximizes • an enthusiasm for learning, • are more likely to stay out of prison and off welfare. 710 Glenn Road, Bessemer, AL 35020 George-Boles learning in a meaningful context based on the NAEYC De- • an ability to function in a social setting, www.westhillselementaryschool.com velopmentally Appropriate Practice • age-appropriate communication and problem solving skills, Bessemer City School System in collaboration with the Bessemer Bessemer Board of Education • www.bessk12.org • age-appropriate physical and emotional skills, and Community have made Early Learning one of four strategic goals. Gross Motor/Outdoor Play Classroom Community Daily activities should include many opportunities for Explore Set Expectations Create Integrate Implement Evaluate Refine A well-managed and inclusive classroom supports constructive and posi- young children to develop competence and confidence in tive relationships, and discourages inappropriate behaviors. The goal is to their gross motor skills. While children develop many of their physical capabilities through play they also need planned GOAL displays, and equipment. It also includes the children and adults who help children develop self-regulation and autonomy. Creating this environ- movement activities with verbal and modeled instruction interact in these spaces. A well-planned environment reflects the cul- ment is a shared responsibility of the lead and auxiliary teacher, the director Early Learning and structured physical skill development opportunities. The ture, home language, and interests of all children and their families. The and all staff members (food service, custodial, special area teachers, volun- We will focus on early assessment and intervention at the Pre-K OSR Pre-K classroom schedule is required to include 60 min- learning environment has an important impact on children’s efforts to teers, etc.) who work with the Pre-K child in the OSR classroom. through third grade levels to ensure early academic success. build relationships, play and learn, eat, and rest.” (Cairone & Mackrain, utes of gross motor activity. This 60 minutes may be broken into smaller segments of time within the day. • pg.107) The social environment (schedules, responsibilities, expecta- Building a Classroom Community STRATEGY tions, and routines) works in tandem with the physical environment “Caring relationships are fostered through nurturing practices, and are Classroom Environment (materials, displays, learning areas, furniture, and maintenance) to cre- the basis for building a safe, strong, and caring community in which every- “A preschool learning environment includes outside spaces, in- ate a positive and supportive learning community. one is accepted, secure, and ready to learn and have fun.” (Cairone & Mack- door places, and everything in between—toys, learning materials, wall rain, pg. B11)

32 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 33 Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies can be seen pa- other as often as needed. The Patrol Division operates joint trolling and frequenting businesses in the city of Bessemer patrols with the Bessemer Police Department regularly, with daily. What many do not know is just how much the Jefferson law enforcement officers from both agencies working together County’s Sheriff’s Office plays a significant role in the protection to maintain a strong relationship. The Criminal Division assists the and service of Bessemer’s communities and its citizens. Under the Bessemer PD as needed and conducts criminal investigations as leadership of Jeff. the lead agency in Co. Sheriff Mark all unincorporated Pettway, the Besse- parts of the county, mer Division of the to include the Bes- Jefferson County semer Division. In Sheriff’s Office addition, the Jef- works every day to ferson County Jail be an integral part in Bessemer holds of the Bessemer inmates from the community. The Bessemer Division, Bessemer Divi- although many of sion’s office, led by those inmates are 30-year veteran brought in by the Major Cleveland Bessemer PD. “I Moore, is located in have worked with downtown Besse- the Jeff. Co. Sheriff’s mer, directly across Office for 30 years from the Jefferson County – Bessemer Courthouse. Their office pro- now! They have always offered support to the Bessemer Police Depart- vides all the services of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for the Bes- ment when called upon.” says Bessemer Police Chief Michael Roper. He semer Division of Jefferson County, which includes most of the western continues, “The Bessemer Police Department has a great relationship half of Jefferson County. Several divisions of the Jeff. Co. Sheriff’s Office with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The BPD and JCSO have work faithfully with the Bessemer Police Department, assisting each collaborated on many occasions, and with the lines of communication

34 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 35 Sheriff’s Office’s state-of-the-art helicopter that is conveniently housed the City of Bessemer’s Pink and Purple and Christmas Parades, and at the Bessemer Municipal Airport. Star One is readily available to assist the Bessemer City High School’s Homecoming Parade to name a few. with any rescues or searches, as well as locating both criminal activity Coming into office, Sheriff Pettway was driven by his faith in God and and missing persons within the Bessemer Division. Of course, the work his love and passion for serving the community. “I knew that I wanted of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s to break barriers and bridge the Office in Bessemer is not con- gap between law enforcement fined to criminal investigations and the community. There and prosecutions. The Jefferson will always be challenges, but County Sheriff’s Office, includ- the rewards always outweigh ing deputies and other employ- those challenges!” says Sheriff ees, strive to support and be Pettway. His first duty as Sher- a part of the community in as iff was to position School Re- many ways as possible. Sheriff source Officers in each Jefferson Pettway serves on the Board County School to ensure the of Directors for the Bessemer safety of students and teachers. Area Chamber of Commerce, It was also important to reduce where once a year the Chamber the rate of re-offense, which led honors the “Sheriff’s Deputy of the Year” during their annual Besse- him to announce the “Renewed for Reentry” program. “In this program mer Business Awards and First Responder’s Gala. The Command Staff we work with individuals within the Jefferson County jail to steer them in the Bessemer Office, including Major Cleveland Moore, Captain away from destructive behaviors and decisions, and instead provide always open, we have found that when you work together you can obtain mer Sheriff’s Office and the Bessemer Police Department is a Joint Task John Weatherly (Criminal Division), Captain Andrea Knight (Patrol education and job opportunities that will help them to be constructive more results. There have been instances when we needed back up and Force to stop human trafficking in the Bessemer area. That Task Force Division) and Captain Wendell Major (Corrections Division) actively citizens of their communities. Being able to provide programs such as they were right there when we needed them and vice versa, and I look also works to stop drug trafficking in the community and its officers are participate in local community events such as Heroes Day in the Park, this to the community is always a great reward!” says Sheriff Pettway. • forward to a continuing relationship with JCSO.” The Sheriff’s Office trained to spot evidence of both types of illegal trafficking. The Sher- also works closely with the Bessemer Cutoff District Attorney’s Office iff’s Office works tirelessly to take drugs and guns off the streets,- hav as inmates are then ing implemented prosecuted by DA a “drug take back” Lynneice Washing- initiative, where It’s easy to love the rain ton and her staff. residents can bring The Bessemer Cor- in unused prescrip- when you’re prepared rections Division tion narcotics to maintains the Jeff. ensure they do not for the storm. County Jail and fall into the wrong works with county hands. Another im- In Alabama, we love the rain. But a thunderstorm is a and city courts to portant function of di erent story, especially if the power goes out. Good thing ensure that inmates the Bessemer Divi- Alabama Power develops and uses the latest technology are both treated sion is the manage- to prevent outages and restore power faster than ever. Our humanely during ment and adminis- team works 24/7 to get your lights back on, and we keep their incarceration tration of “Project you informed of our progress. and are prepared Lifesaver”, a proj- If you’ve got an outage, report it at AlabamaPower.com/reliable, for court appear- ect that provides or call 1-800-888-APCO (2726). ances as scheduled. wristbands with Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Corrections Di- GPS locators to at risk members of the local population such as elderly vision has continued doing an excellent job maintaining the Jeff. Co. jail, Alzheimer’s patients, as well as some autistic citizens, including young offering COVID-19 testing to inmates upon request, resulting in the children. Should the individual wearing the wristband become lost to prevention of a major outbreak of COVID-19 at the Bessemer jail. Per- their loved ones, “Project Lifesaver” can be used to locate them and © 2020 Alabama Power Company haps the most important example of cooperation between the Besse- bring them home. The bands can even be tracked from Star One, the

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Medical West has proudly The Bessemer Land and Improve- Think you know DEX Imaging? There’s served the communities of West ment Company simultaneously found- a lot more to our company than office equip- ed the City of Bessemer and the water ment: we’re a leading entrepreneurial inno- Jefferson County since 1964. Com- vator and charitable contributor, working to Bessemer Utilities works. Its first board of directors of- prised of an acute care hospital better our community and the lives within it. ficially presented the company to the City of Bessemer Electric & Water Service with fifteen health centers located How? First, by being the best. We’re community on January 7, 1887. It now the nation’s largest independent dealer of throughout its market includ- operates as Bessemer Water Service and Konica Minolta, Kyocera and Canon docu- ing Bessemer, Hueytown, Vance, continues to flourish and establish itself ment management solutions, and our size Tannehill, Parkwest, and Hoover, firmly in support of the surrounding provides reach and allows us to maximize economies of scale to provide you with the Medical West offers a wide range communities. There are approximately 543 miles of water mains and 1401 fire best value and service. Speaking of service, of diagnostic, surgical, medical and hydrants to provide fire protection. The we pride ourselves of providing top-notch maintenance and repair. Our technicians, emergency services. These services system pumps approximately 9,000,000 certified DEXperts, are trained to fix any include intensive care, women’s, te- gallons of water per day and serves make and model, not just the ones we sell. lemetry, geriatric psychiatry, inpa- 29,250 customers. To contact Bessemer Contact Connie Fuell at 205-427-3835 for tient rehabilitation, sleep medicine, Utilities, call 205.481.4333. all your office technology needs. and advanced wound care. Medical West has over 1,100 employees and more than 200 physicians on its medical staff. In 2015, Medical West became home to the state’s first Freestanding Emergency Depart- ment (FED) off of Interstate 459 at Exit 10 in Hoover. The FED and the hospital’s main campus emer- Joni Holt and her team of agents are There are two campuses of Lawson State gency department, combined, see dedicated to serving the community and Community College, located in Bessemer, more than 75,000 visits annually. providing superior customer service. In Alabama and Birmingham, Alabama. To contact Medical West Hospital, 2019 Holt Insurance Agency celebrated The college is proud of its ability to visit medicalwesthospital.org or call their 40th year of business in Bessemer and provide seamless administrative pro- looks forward to continuing that service in cesses and educational support services (205) 481-7000. the upcoming years. As a Trusted Choice for students and other constituents. As Agency, Holt Insurance has access to mul- President, Dr. Perry Ward is committed to tiple companies and strives to offer their cli- student success and excellence in teach- ents competitive pricing, a broad choice of ing and learning. Through varied instruc- products, and unparalleled advocacy. Their tional modes and lifelong learning op- six agents, who have over 100 years of com- portunities, the College prepares students bined experience, can help you with your for gainful employemtn, career advance- insurance needs. To contact Joni Holt or ment, college transfer, and workforce her staff, call 205-424-8368 or visit them at development. To contact Lawson State www.holt-insurance.com. Community College, call 205.925.2515. Bessemer Utilities P.O. Box 1246 | 1600 First Ave. N. | Bessemer AL | p: 205.481.4333 | f: 2015.481.4323 www.bessemerutilities.com 38 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 Bessemer Electric Service is a Tennessee Valley2021 Authority | Bessemer distributor. Area Chamber of Commerce | 39 2021 CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP LISTING

BASEBALL TEAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHIROPRACTOR 205-425-1483 Birmingham Barons Birmingham Business Alliance McCalla Chiropractic & Massage The Baptist Church at McAdory AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 205-988-3200 205-324-2100 205-477-8305 205-477-8265 Graysville Chamber of Commerce Premier Chiropractic Center The Church of Jesus Christ of 2021 CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP LISTING BEAUTY SALON 205-674-6789 205-747-3065 Latter Day Saints J Renee’s Styling Salon Greater Gardendale Chamber 205-426-5257, 205-243-8020 Refer to Membership Directory for contact information 205-305-4394 205-631-9034 CHURCH Twenty First Street Baptist Church Greater Irondale COC Bethel Baptist Church 205-424-7651 BEVERAGES / SNACKS / COFFEE 205-956-3104 205-428-8343 Buffalo Rock - Pepsi Company Homewood Chamber of Commerce Canaan Baptist Church CITY GOVERNMENT 205-940-9799 205-871-5631 205-428-5575 ACCOUNTING ATTORNEY General Auto & Truck Repair BANK / FINANCIAL SERVICES Bessemer City Council - Farr Tax Service Allums Welsch, PC 205-425-7958 America’s 1st Federal Credit Union The Grinders Cafe Hoover Chamber of Commerce Greater Bethel Baptist Church Jesse Matthews 205-506-0670 205-988-5672 205-260-8374 205-428-1746 205-426-5431 205-426-7080 Long-Lewis Western Star - Bessemer Kellum, Wilson & Associates Cloud, Willis & Ellis, LLC 205-428-0161 205-424-8542 Hueytown Area Chamber of New Bethlehem Baptist Church 205-942-5424 205-322-6060, 205-721-7272 America’s 1st Federal Credit Union BOILER COMPANIES Commerce 205-425-9556 CIVIC CENTER / MEETING Premiere Chevrolet, Inc. 205-491-8039 Russell & Company, LLC CPA Harris Firm LLC 205-424-4121 - McCalla ADCO Boiler Company New Jerusalem Baptist Church FACILITIES 205-477-9360 205-428-2326 South Shelby Chamber of 205-425-9421 Bessemer Civic Center 205-428-9064 205-565-0371 Prestige Automotive Solutions, LLC BB & T Bank Commerce New Life Interfaith Ministries 205-424-7469 William Parsons CPA Hunter Law Firm, PC 205-377-6009, 205-296-6858 205-669-9075 205-424-1511 205-565-7294, 205-542-5279 205-565-0268, 205-586-4150 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 205-425-4735 Watermark Place Event Center Town & Country Ford The Shelby County Chamber 205-425-4529 Just in Time Legal Solutions, Inc. 205-491-0000 eCO Credit Union ORGANIZATIONS New Zion Missionary Baptist Church 205-226-3944, 205-226-3945 Bessemer Business Incubation 205-663-4542 205-913-2990, 205-997-6020 AIRPORT 205-436-2846, 205-777-2717 Wheeler Wrecker Service First Financial Bank System U. S. Chamber of Commerce Rock Mountain Lakes Baptist Church CLUB Bessemer Airport Authority Law Offices of Merika Coleman, LLC 205-424-3200 205-481-2101, 205-481-2000 202-659-6000 205-424-7234 205-800-7660, 205-276-4324 205-428-8472 205-425-3424, 205-907-8322 Planet Fitness LiftFund Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church 205-774-6888 Paden & Paden, PC AWARDS / PLAQUES / TROPHIES 205-823-5011 205-432-0270 205-215-7227 CATERER 205-426-1941 AMBULANCE SERVICE American Pride Trophies & Awards Hunter Catering Regional Paramedical Services 205-744-0421 Marvel City Federal Credit Union Sixth Avenue Beulah Baptist Church COMMERCIAL WASTE REMOVAL / 205-426-0578 205-552-4081, 205-422-3238 CHARTER BUS SERVICE 205-426-0108 RECYCLING 205-384-4310 AUTOMOBILE [REPAIR / SALES / Piper Sandler The Fish Market Restaurant New Generation Charters Sixth Avenue Beulah Baptist Church Moore Coal Company, Inc. SERVICE / TOWING / TRUCKS] BALLOON DECOR 205-790-2029 205-322-3330 205-424-6928 205-923-1774 205-424-2705 ARCHITECT Benton Nissan of Bessemer Balloon Studio & More LLC (Event BLOX / GA Studio 205-428-6314, 205-979-5420 Rental Center) Regions Bank St. Peters Primitive Baptist Church 205-933-9060 First Class Auto Sales 205-436-2730 205-830-6760 205-747-0895 Trustmark National Bank 205-665-3332

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CONSTRUCTION Surgery South, LLC Mills Pharmacy ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Johnson Memorial Funeral Directors HOTEL MASONRY AND STONE NURSING HOME Coston General Contractors, Inc. 205-481-7485 205-919-1948 Astro Electric Company, Inc. 205-425-2414 Best Western Plus SUBCONTRACTOR Diversicare of Bessemer 205-481-1246 Therapy South Weldon Pharmacy, Inc. 205-424-0060 McCalla Memorial Funeral Home LLC 205-481-1950 Masonry Arts, Inc. 205-425-5241 M & M Builders, Inc. 205-477-1501 205-491-2805 S & G Waldrop Electric, Inc. 205-477-4888 Quality Inn 205-428-0780 Oak Trace Care & Rehab Center 205-428-3194 205-428-7325 Thomas C. Pendleton, MD 205-426-4168 205-428-9383 205-481-7470 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOVERNMENT - JUDGE MINI STORAGE / TRUCK RENTAL Oaks on Parkwood HOUSING AUTHORITY COPIERS / PRINTERS UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Clinic Birmingham Business Alliance ENGINEERING / ENVIRONMENTAL Judge Thomas E. Thrash Metro Mini Storage & Truck Rental 205-497-4560 205-324-2100 205-424-1818 The Housing Authority 205-425-5571 Dex Imaging 205-325-8110 / FORESTRY SERVICES of the City of Bessemer 205-484-2561 United Prosthetics & Orthotics Engineering, Environmental & 205-481-4420 ORNAMENTAL IRON Konica Minolta Business Solutions 205-588-8125 EDUCATION Forestry Service GOVERNMENT NEWSPAPER Ensley Ornamental Iron Co., Inc. 205-424-3737 205-425-1125 Wallace Optometry Associates Bessemer Academy [FEDERAL / STATE / CITY] Birmingham Times Media Group, LLC 205-788-5682 205-428-6288 INDIVIDUAL 205-957-6864 205-425-5182 Bessemer City Council - Jarvis Collier Chester Porter Bessemer B. O. E. - Dr. Autumm 205-424-4060 The Western Star DAYCARE West Jefferson Internal Medicine PC EVENT [PLANNER / RENTAL / 205-612-4617 PACKAGING Jeter, Superintendent CATERER] Bessemer City Council - Ron Marshall Earl Cochran 205-424-7827 Just Like Home Day Care, Inc. 205-426-0546 205-432-3000 Manufacturers Packaging Services 205-425-2097 Watermark Place Event Center 205-531-8724 Michelle Jackson 205-425-8242 Bessemer B. O. E. - Education 205-425-4529 Triumph the Church - Triumphant Bessemer Development Board 205-436-2061 NON PROFIT DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION Association of Bessemer 205-481-2000 Alabama Education Association Child Care Center 205-862-1427 Sherry McClain The File Depot - Birmingham 205-481-4192 205-531-1704, 205-323-4237 PHOTOGRAPHER 205-424-6892, 205-229-5105 205-425-2803 EYE CARE Bessemer Police Department - M. Roper ArtisticVisionz Bessemer B. O. E. - Lee Jones 205-481-4350 205-425-2623, 205-461-7690 Bessemer Family Eye Care Amos Rembert, Jr Alabama STEM Education 205-523-6394 205-424-2733 Bessemer Police Department - R. Harris 205-426-3934 205-910-7274, 205-436-2107 DISTRIBUTION CENTER Bessemer B. O. E. - Mildred Posey DRAINAGE 205-281-1664 Scott Roebuck American Legion Worth Lewis Post 22 Dollar General French Drains Pro Bessemer B. O. E. - Olivia Johnson 205-424-4090 PIPE & SUPPLY 205-497-6801 FIRE DEPARTMENT City of Bessemer - Angela Coleman 205-760-5800 205-244-1114 205-243-7020 205-424-4060 Cliff Vasser Southland Pipe & Supply Bessemer Firefighters Local 980 American Red Cross - Bessemer 205-426-9764 Bessemer B. O. E. - Tonia Miller 205-424-0654 205-439-7801, 205-234-0945 205-382-1622, 205-426-8134 205-601-9380 City of Bessemer - Building Department 205-966-5195 DOCTOR / MEDICAL / PHYSICIANS DRUG STORE 205-424-4060 Assistant Tax Assessor Office - / HOSPITAL / DENTAL / EYE Eastern Valley Drugs, Inc. Claire Mitchell, Retired Jack White Bessemer Division PRINTING Foundry Dental Center 205-527-2356 FUNERAL HOME City of Bessemer - Mayor’s Office 205-266-5126 205-425-5258 205-424-4060 205-481-4125 x 1509 Southern Nameplate & Graphics 205-434-2031 Bessemer Brown Service Sharon Williams FMS Pharmacy Lawson State Community College Bessemer Business & 205-426-0181 Luma Dentistry 205-925-2515 Funeral Home Jefferson County Commission 205-612-4173 205-424-3194 President Jimmie Stephens Professional Women 205-477-4242 205-425-2424 Hinkle Pharmacy Lawson State Community College - 205-325-5555 205-428-9383 PROPANE SALES & SERVICES Bessemer Chambers Funeral Home, Inc. INSURANCE Medical West 205-425-3039 Jefferson County Commissioner Bessemer Elks Lodge #721 Ferrell Gas 205-481-7000 205-929-3505 205-425-5235 Holt Insurance Agency Inc. Sheila Tyson 205-424-8368 ext 304 205-424-7301 205-428-8191 205-325-5074 205-531-7380 Bessemer Elks Lodge (P. E. R.) Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Holt Insurance Agency Inc. 205-424-7301 REAL ESTATE 205-325-5720 205-424-8368, 205-283-9333 Bessemer Local Food Education Network Birmingham Association of Realtors Lynneice O. Washington, Jefferson Humana 205-907-4099 205-871-1911 Co. D. A., Bessemer 205-461-7986 Bessemer Salvation Army Carlton Jackson, Realtor, ABR* 205-497-8610 Jimmie Lay Agency - 205-425-4303, 205-425-4304 -Building Areas of Excel Farmers Insurance Boy Scouts of America - 205-296-7742 205-436-2870 GROCERY STORE Greater AL Council Elmington Property Management LLC Fourth Avenue Supermarket Julie Bell, Agent - State Farm Ins. 205-969-4290 205-424-6210, 205-424-0021 205-424-3400 205-424-6625 Cahaba Medical Care Bessemer Gents Homes LLC Fresh Value 98 State Farm - Stan White 205-277-2358, 205-926-2992 Insurance Agency Inc 205-481-0010 205-425-8234 205-425-3280, 205-288-9705 Caring Men and Caring Women Inc. Matthews and Associates Torme Foods Viva Health 205-541-7144 205-613-1110, 205-434-4639 205-428-7110 205-516-4541 Childrens of Alabama - Pace Properties, LLC Urban Market Pediatrics West 205-434-3511, 205-222-1551 205-266-8817, 205-201-9903 205-481-1886 INVESTIGATION & SECURITY Paden Realty & Appraisals, Inc. NAPS Background Checks Dunbar Abrams Foundation 205-424-3464 205-425-6277, 205-902-5143 205-426-8434 HEALTH AND FITNESS Realty South - Brown Beauty Barber School Joe Beasley Memorial Foundation Inc Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate 205-253-3956 JEWELRY 205-616-3456 205-260-8286 Dentbiofit and Wellness Paparazzi Accessories Legacy YMCA 205-317-5006 Weaver Land & Realty, Inc. 205-765-2279, 205-861-6666 205-426-1211 205-428-4139 LiftFund HEATING & AIR LANDSCAPING 205-215-7227 AK Heating & Air Conditioning D & K Lawncare LLC RESTAURANT Nurturing Golden Hearts Bob Sykes Barbecue 205-424-9620 205-434-5494, 205-915-9181 205-417-0053, 205-902-7910 205-426-1400 Pinktopps Inc. LIBRARY 205-566-8361 Bre’s Restaurant and Catering LLC HOME DECOR Bessemer Public Library 205-760-5731, 205-999-4790 United Textiles 205-428-7882 Rock Mountain Lakes 205-428-6208 Landowners Assoc., Inc. Bright Star Restaurant, The 205-424-1272 205-424-9444 MANUFACTURER - Shades Valley Elks Lodge #884 Datburgaplase HOME HEALTH CARE / HOSPICE MODULAR BUILDINGS 205-434-4852 Comfort Care Home Health & Hospice Modular Connections, LLC 205-428-2068 205-451-3602 205-980-4565 The Clay House Children’s Gourmet Services - Mrs. Winner’s Loving Care Home Health LLC Tuff Shed Advocacy Center @ Lawson State CC 205-434-3235 205-956-9944 205-481-4155 205-929-6318

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Gourmet Services-Yazz’s Catfish Pinnacle Motorsports TOURISM WEBSITE SERVICE Cabin @ Lawson State CC 205-428-6266 Greater Birmingham Convention & WideNet Consulting LLC 205-929-6318 The Christian Bookstore & More, LLC Visitors Bureau 866-645-9235 J Wings 334-333-5181, 205-436-2333 205-458-8000 205-565-4555 WELDING SUPPLIES Marco’s Pizza SERVICE / SHIPPING TREE SERVICE Advanced Welding Supply 205-461-3450, 205-349-9890 The UPS Store Craig’s Quality Tree Service 205-481-1880 Sneaky Pete’s 205-230-0088 205-744-2002 205-424-4036 WHOLESALE [DISTRIBUTION / Sonic of Bessemer SPORTING GOODS UTILITIES MANUFACTURER / NURSERY] 205-428-2002 Simmons Sporting Goods Alabama Power Company McKesson Corporation Subway #3112 205-425-4720 800-245-2244 205-477-2620 205-425-7827 Bessemer Utilities - Director Milo’s Tea Company, Inc. 205-481-4330 205-424-4284 The Back Porch STORAGE 205-230-3395, 205-760-5035 Second Attic Storage Spire TotalScape Farms The Seafood King - Bessemer 205-428-2101, 205-541-3746 334-241-4264 205-540-4653 205-434-3766 Zatie’s Southern Cuisine TECHNOLOGY VETERINARIAN WINDOWS & DOORS 205-518-5559 IronCity Technology McAdory Veterinary Clinic Builders Millwork LLC 205-542-1756, 205-721-9391 205-424-7387 205-425-0880 RESTORATION CLEANUP Visture Technologies Servpro 205-235-2813 WATER / AMUSEMENT PARK WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 205-678-2224 Koch Family Entertainment LLC Alabama Technology Network dba AL Splash Adventure 205-929-2047 TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE 205-481-4750 RETAIL PROGRAM Cell Phone Repair Alabama STEM Education 205-558-9355 205-910-7274, 205-436-2107 WATER TREATMENT FACILITY Fountain Building and Supply Governmental Utility Services 205-428-4173 Corporation 205-424-4060, 205-747-8035

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Bessemer Business Incubation System Bessemer Firefighters Local 980 AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Devron Veasley, Joyce Quinn Ronald Moorehead 1020 Ninth Ave, SW P. O. Box 553 Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35021 2021 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 205-481-2101 205-601-9380 205-481-2000 [email protected] (f) 205-481-2100 www.iaff980.com [email protected] www.bessemerincubator.net Bessemer Local Food Education Network ADCO Boiler Company Allums Welsch, PC Assistant Tax Assessor Office - Bessemer B. O. E. - Joe Openshaw Taylor Adams, Courtney Richard S. Scott Allums Bessemer Division Dr. Autumm Jeter, Superintendent Bessemer City Council - Jarvis Collier 4010 Lakewood Drive 3657 Pine Lane 506 18th St. N 1801 Third Avenue N Room 209 Autumm Jeter Jarvis Collier Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 1621 Fifth Avenue N. 1700 Third Avenue North 205-907-4099 205-428-2326 205-426-7080 205-481-4125 x 1509 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] (f) 205-428-2395 (f) 888-341-6040 (f) 205-481-4128 205-432-3000 205-424-4060 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (f) 205-432-3085 [email protected] Bessemer Police Department - www.adcoboiler.com www.allumslaw.com www.bessk12.org M. Roper Bessemer City Council - Jesse Matthews Mike Roper Advanced Welding Supply American Legion Astro Electric Company, Inc. Bessemer B. O. E. - Jesse Matthews 23 N. 15th Street Tim Myers, Gaynell Myers Worth Lewis Post 22 Charles Roland Jones Education Association of Bessemer 600 Flint Hill Road Bessemer, AL 35020 2231 19th Street North Michael Roberts, Gordon Seale 1127 19th Street N. Myra Allen Jones Bessemer, AL 35022 205-481-4350 205-428-1746 Bessemer, AL 35020 PO Box 549 Bessemer, AL 35020 1805 Calgary Drive [email protected] [email protected] 205-481-1880 McCalla, AL 35111 205-424-0060 Bessemer, AL 35022 www.bessemeral.org/police- (f) 205-481-1980 205-760-5800 (f) 205-424-0072 205-862-1427 department [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bessemer City Council - Ron Marshall [email protected] Ron Marshall Bessemer Police Department - AK Heating & Air Conditioning Balloon Studio & More LLC Bessemer B. O. E. - Lee Jones 644 Elm Street SW American Pride Trophies & Awards Bessemer, AL 35022 R. Harris Arlie Kimbrell Rod and Michelle Hodges (Event Rental Center) Lee Jones Roy A Harris PO Box 602 Charlotte Wilson 1516 Arlington Avenue 205-531-8724 1011 Ste. D Brooklane Drive PO Box 96 McCalla, AL 35111 806 19th Street North Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] Hueytown, AL 35023 Bessemer, AL 35021 205-424-9620 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-425-2623 205-744-0421 [email protected] 205-436-2730 205-461-7690 Bessemer Civic Center 205-281-1664 www.akheatandair.com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Terry Dawson (f) 205-424-5907 www.americanpridetrophies.com www.balloonstudioandmore.com 1130 Ninth Avenue, SW [email protected] Alabama Education Association Bessemer B. O. E. - Mildred Posey Bessemer, AL 35022 LaMonica Harris American Red Cross - Bessemer BB & T Bank Mildred Posey 205-424-7469 Bessemer Public Library 505 20th Street N. Ste 130 Annette Rowland Ashley Brazel 1124 Posey Avenue (f) 205-424-9388 Venedia Wallace Birmingham, AL 35203 700 Caldwell Trace 200 18th Street North Bessemer, AL 35022 [email protected] 400 19th Street North 205-531-1704 Birmingham, AL 35242 Bessemer, AL 35020 www.bessemeral.org/civic-center Bessemer, AL 35020 205-323-4237 205-439-7801 205-565-0268 Bessemer B. O. E. - Olivia Johnson 205-428-7882 (f) 205-320-0093 205-234-0945 205-586-4150 Olivia Johnson Bessemer Development Board (f) 205-428-5479 [email protected] (f) 205-439-7869 (f) 205-424-7672 308 Oakmont Street Devron Veasley [email protected] www.myaea.org [email protected] [email protected] Birmingham, AL 35224 1913 Fourth Avenue N. www.bessemerlibrary.com www.redcross.org/alabama www.bbt.com 205-243-7020 Bessemer, AL 35020 Alabama Power Company (f) 205-787-6214 205-481-2000 Bessemer Salvation Army Antoinette Madison America’s 1st Federal Credit Union Benton Nissan of Bessemer [email protected] (f) 205-481-2100 Sebrena Davis 2901 Allison Bonnett Memorial Dr. - Bessemer Dale Benton, Saji Fazal www.bessemeridb.net 525 13th Street North Hueytown, AL 35023 Jennifer Dent 5487 Academy Way Bessemer B. O. E. - Tonia Miller Bessemer, AL 35020 800-245-2244 2131 19th Street North Bessemer, AL 35022 Tonia Miller Bessemer Elks Lodge #721 205-425-4303 (f) 205-226-1209 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-428-6314 436 Surrey Circle Susan Franklin, Charles King 205-425-4304 [email protected] 205-424-8542 205-979-5420 Bessemer, AL 35022 1313 Fourth Avenue N. [email protected] www.alabamapower.com (f) 205-325-3989 (f) 205-277-1842 205-382-1622 Bessemer, AL 35020 www.uss.salvationarmy.org [email protected] [email protected] 205-426-8134 205-424-7301 Alabama STEM Education www.amfirst.org www.bentonnissanofbessemer.com [email protected] (f) 205-424-7329 Bessemer Utilities - Director Juanita Graham, Lea Steele [email protected] Jerry Yarbrough 1324 4th Avenue N. America’s 1st Federal Credit Union Bessemer Academy Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home 1600 First Avenue N. Bessemer, AL 35020 - McCalla Julie Kelly Harlan Turman, Elizabeth Anne Wallace Bessemer Elks Lodge (P. E. R.) Bessemer, AL 35020 205-910-7274 Bonnie Norred 1705 Fourth Ave., SW 1300 4th Avenue North Charles King 205-481-4330 205-436-2107 4740 Eastern Valley Road Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 1313 Fourth Avenue N. (f) 205-481-4323 (f) 205-434-3680 McCalla, AL 35111 205-428-6288 205-425-2424 Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] [email protected] 205-477-9360 (f) 205-426-8888 (f) 205-428-2206 205-424-7301 www.bessemerutilities.com www.alabamastemeducation.org (f) 205-325-3911 [email protected] [email protected] (f) 205-424-7329 [email protected] www.bessemeracademy.com www.bessemerbrownfh.com Best Western Plus Bessemer Family Eye Care Alabama Technology Network www.amfirst.org Pinder Gill, Anup Gill Claire Mowrer, Richard Williams LaVada Varner, Cassandra Spencer Bessemer Airport Authority Bessemer Business & 5041 Academy Lane 5031 Ford Parkway Ste 113 Lawson State ACATT Bldg., ArtisticVisionz Tim Wasyluka Professional Women Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35022 3060 Wilson Rd Eric M. Crosby 900 Mitchell Field Road Tamala Briggins 205-481-1950 Birmingham, AL 35221 Bessemer, AL 35022 325 Selma Road 205-424-2733 2623 8th Avenue North (f) 888-424-6893 (f) 205-481-2597 205-929-2047 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-424-7234 Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] 205-428-9383 [email protected] (f) 205-856-8014 205-523-6394 (f) 205-424-9949 www.bestwestern.com/bessemer [email protected] www.bessemerfamilyeyecare.com/ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.atn.org www.bessemerairportauthority.com

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Bethel Baptist Church Birmingham Times Media Group, LLC Bre’s Restaurant and Catering LLC Builders Millwork LLC Carlton Jackson, Realtor, ABR* Cloud, Willis & Ellis, LLC Calvin Bell Samuel Martin Brunetta Means Chris Lobdell -Building Areas of Excel Brian M. Cloud 2902 Fifth Avenue N. 115 Third Avenue West 5204 Bessemer Super Hwy 800 Labarge Drive Carlton Jackson 1826 Third Avenue N Ste 307 Bessemer, AL 35020 Birmingham, AL 35204 Brighton, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 5719 Heritage Park Lane Bessemer, AL 35020 205-428-8343 205-957-6864 205-760-5731 205-425-0880 McCalla, AL 35111 205-322-6060 [email protected] 205-999-4790 (f) 205-424-0944 205-296-7742 205-721-7272 Birmingham Association of Realtors www.birminghamtimes.com (f) 205-760-5732 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Chris Bakane, Dawn Kennedy [email protected] www.builders-millwork.com www.buildingareasofexcellence.com www.cloudwillis.com 3501 Independence Drive BLOX / GA Studio Birmingham, AL 35209 Brian Giattina Bright Star Restaurant, The Cahaba Medical Care Bessemer Cell Phone Repair Earl Cochran 205-871-1911 2625 5th Avenue North Bldg C Stacey Craig, Andre Anastassakis JohnQueta Bailey-Archie, Kelly McMahan 1810 Dartmouth Avenue Kimberly Holladay (f) 205-802-6074 Bessemer, AL 35020 304 19th Street, N. 1827 13th Ave N Bessemer, AL 35020 205-933-9060 Bessemer, AL 35020 975 9th Avenue SW Ste 310 Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35022 www.birminghamrealtors.com [email protected] 205-424-9444 205-558-9355 Comfort Care Home Health & Hospice (f) 205-426-3904 205-277-2358 [email protected] Randy Tate Bob Sykes Barbecue [email protected] 205-926-2992 3978 Parkwood Road SE Birmingham Barons (f) 205-926-4737 Tyler Gore Van Sykes www.thebrightstar.com Chambers Funeral Home, Inc. Bessemer, AL 35022 1724 Ninth Avenue, N. [email protected] Bryonda Collins 205-451-3602 PO Box 877 www.cahabamedicalcare.com Birmingham, AL 352010877 Bessemer, AL 35020 Brown Beauty Barber School 2527 Ninth Avenue, N. (f) 205-988-4262 205-426-1400 Chyna Brown Bessemer, AL 35020 205-988-3200 Canaan Baptist Church [email protected] (f) 205-428-5751 1724 First Avenue North Ste 120 (f) 205-988-9698 Douglas & Bobbie Caddell 205-425-5235 www.comfortcarehomehealth.com [email protected] [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 824 15th Street North (f) 205-424-0750 www.bobsykes.com 205-253-3956 [email protected] Coston General Contractors, Inc. www.barons.com Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] 205-428-5575 www.chambersfuneralhome.net Kenneth Coston, Jr. Boy Scouts of America - P. O. Box 339 Birmingham Business Alliance www.brownbeautybarberschool.edu [email protected] Greater AL Council Chester Porter McCalla, AL 35111 Jeff Traywick MBA, Brian R. Jen- Logan Black, Carson Comer Buffalo Rock - Pepsi Company 2321 13th Court N. 205-481-1246 nings CEcD, EDFP Caring Men and Caring Women Inc. 516 Liberty Parkway Paul Teasley, David Carlee Gregory Long Bessemer, AL 35020 (f) 205-481-5680 505 20th Street N., Ste 200 Birmingham, AL 35242 111 Oxmoor Road 205-612-4617 [email protected] Birmingham, AL 35203 P. O. Box 737 205-969-4290 Birmingham, AL 35209 Adamsville, AL 35005 costongc.com 205-324-2100 (f) 205-970-0349 205-940-9799 Childrens of Alabama - Pediatrics West [email protected] 205-541-7144 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Leslie Bowman Craig’s Quality Tree Service www.birminghambusinessalliance.com www.1bsa.org www.buffalorock.com www.caringmenandwomen.org 1090 Ninth Avenue SW, Ste 100 Craig Sparks Bessemer, AL 35022 PO Box 1049 205-481-1886 Dolomite, AL 35064 (f) 205-481-9034 205-744-2002 [email protected] [email protected] www.childrensal.org www.craigsqualitytreeservice. com City of Bessemer - Angela Coleman Angela Coleman D & K Lawncare LLC 1700 Third Avenue N. Donna King Bessemer, AL 35020 809 Atkinson Drive 205-424-4060 Bessemer, AL 35020 (f) 205-428-2911 205-434-5494 [email protected] 205-915-9181 www.bessemeral.org [email protected]

City of Bessemer - Datburgaplase Building Department Melanie Benjamin Tom Harmon 1400 Ninth Avenue North 1700 Third Avenue N. Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-434-4852 205-424-4060 [email protected] [email protected] Dentbiofit and Wellness City of Bessemer - Mayor’s Office Daniel Dent Kenneth Gulley 4500 Katie’s Way 1700 Third Avenue N. Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-765-2279 205-424-4060 205-861-6666 (f) 205-424-4372 [email protected] kgulley@bessemeral. www.dentbiofit.com org;[email protected] www.bessemeral.org Dex Imaging Connie Fuell, Bobby Gwin Claire Mitchell, Retired 201 London Pkwy, Ste 100 Claire B Mitchell Birmingham, AL 35211 948 Posey Avenue 205-484-2561 Bessemer, AL 35022 (f) 205-484-2569 205-527-2356 [email protected] [email protected] www.deximaging.com

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Diversicare of Bessemer Engineering, Environmental & FMS Pharmacy Gents Homes LLC Greater Bethel Baptist Church Randolph Pickell Forestry Service Patrick Devereux Johnny Wilson James Eades 820 Golf Course Road Ronald Gilbert, Lisa Gilbert 1817 13th Avenue N. 4778 Carriage Brook Drive Bessemer, AL 35020 531 26th Street Bessemer, AL 35020 1930 Second Avenue N. Ste 150 Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-424-3194 205-425-5241 205-481-0010 205-260-8374 (f) 205-426-6262 205-424-3737 (f) 205-424-3180 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.fms-pharmacy.com www.gentshome.com www.diversicare.com www.eefs-eng.com Greater Birmingham Convention & Ensley Ornamental Iron Co., Inc. Foundry Dental Center Gourmet Services - Mrs. Winner’s Visitors Bureau Dollar General Michael McCracken @ Lawson State CC Mike Dunn, Nick Orefice Danny Little Mike Gunn, Anne Williams 1700 Sixth Avenue N. Danielle Kennedy 4101 Lakeshore Parkway 3900 Avenue L 950 22nd Street N. Ste 550 Bessemer, AL 35020 1100 9th Ave SW Bessemer, AL 35022 Birmingham, AL 35218 205-434-2031 Birmingham, AL 35203 205-497-6801 205-788-5682 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35022 205-458-8000 (f) 205-497-6807 [email protected] www.foundrydentalcenter.com 205-929-6318 (f) 205-458-8085 [email protected] www.ensiron.com [email protected] [email protected] www.dollargeneral.com Fountain Building and Supply lovemrswinners.com www.inbirmingham.com Farr Tax Service Sidney Howard Dunbar Abrams Foundation Andrea Montgomery 731 20th Street North Gourmet Services-Yazz’s Catfish Greater Gardendale Chamber 1324 Eastern Valley Road PO Box 443 Bessemer, AL 35020 Cabin @ Lawson State CC Cathy W Edwards Bessemer, AL 35020 205-428-4173 Danielle Kennedy Bessemer, AL 35021 205-426-5431 P. O. Box 26 205-426-8434 (f) 205-481-3692 1100 9th Ave SW (f) 205-426-0124 [email protected] Gardendale, AL 35071 (f) 205-426-8432 [email protected] www.fountainbuilding.com Bessemer, AL 35022 205-631-9034 www.farrtaxservice.com 205-929-6318 (f) 205-631-1705 Eastern Valley Drugs, Inc. Fourth Avenue Supermarket [email protected] www.gardendalechamber.com Charles Prickett RPH Ferrell Gas Gerard D’Alessandro, Jr lawsonbhm.myonlinegourmet.com 1310 Eastern Valley Road Julie Butler, Richard Mayberry PO Box 1125 Greater Irondale COC Bessemer, AL 35020 3627 Pine Lane Bessemer, AL 35021 Governmental Utility Services Julie Gardner 205-425-5258 Bessemer, AL 35022 205-424-6625 Corporation 101 20th Street South (f) 205-425-1373 [email protected] 205-428-8191 Mary Ann Herron Irondale, AL 352101503 [email protected] (f) 205-428-8192 www.fourthavesupermarket.com PO Box 670 www.easternvalleydrugs.com 205-956-3104 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35021 [email protected] www.ferrellgas.com French Drains Pro eCO Credit Union John Calloway 205-424-4060 www.irondalecoc.com Melissa Stewart, Je’Nae Washington PO Box 362123 205-747-8035 First Class Auto Sales (f) 205-428-3517 PO Box 2385 Erek Yarbrough Hoover, AL 35236 Harris Firm LLC Birmingham, AL 35201 205-244-1114 [email protected] Steven Harris, Ariel Jones 809 19th Street North (f) 205-426-2710 205-226-3944 Bessemer, AL 35020 401 19th Street N Graysville Chamber of Commerce Bessemer, AL 35020 205-226-3945 205-747-0895 Fresh Value 98 [email protected] [email protected] Brenda Walden 205-565-0371 Calvin Pettigrew PO Box 149 www.ecocu.org/ www.firstclassautosales.net 700 19th Street N. [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 Adamsville, AL 35005 www.theharrisfirmllc.com/bessemerdivorce/ Elmington Property Management LLC First Financial Bank 205-425-8234 205-674-6789 Namoni Burnette, Emily McCurry Neil Walker COO [email protected] Hinkle Pharmacy 457 Flint Hill Road 1630 Fourth Avenue North General Auto & Truck Repair Tanner Hinkle Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 Walter Cox 1090 Ninth Ave. SW Ste 110 205-424-6210 205-428-8472 1329 First Avenue N. Bessemer, AL 35022 205-424-0021 (f) 205-428-8652 Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] 205-425-7958 205-425-3039 (f) 205-424-6211 (f) 205-426-7719 [email protected] www.ffbalabama.com (f) 205-425-7742 [email protected] www.hinklepharmacy.com

Holt Insurance Agency Inc. Joni Holt 1423 Fourth Avenue N. Bessemer, AL 35020 205-424-8368 ext 304 205-531-7380 (f) 205-424-5207 [email protected] www.holt-insurance.com

Holt Insurance Agency Inc. Steve Woodward 1423 Fourth Avenue N. Bessemer, AL 35020 205-424-8368 205-283-9333 (f) 205-424-5207 [email protected] www.holt-insurance.com

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Homewood Chamber of Commerce Hunter Law Firm, PC Jefferson County Commission Joe Beasley Memorial Foundation Inc Just Like Home Day Care, Inc. LiftFund Long-Lewis Western Star Loving Care Home Health LLC Meredith Drennen Stephanie A. Hunter, Esq., II President Jimmie Stephens Sarah Beasley Sharon Lewis D’Undray Peterson Vaughn Burrell LaTeesha Rancher 7 Hollywood Blvd PO Box 1898 Jim Stephens, Mona Stephens 431 Woodland Road POB 592 (Mailing), 300 S. 32nd Str. 401 19th Street N P. O. Box 989 1715 Seventh Avenue Homewood, AL 35209 Bessemer, AL 35021 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N. Ste 210 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 350210592 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 350210989 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-871-5631 205-565-7294 205-616-3456 Birmingham, AL 35203 [email protected] 205-425-2097 205-215-7227 205-428-0161 205-434-3235 (f) 205-871-5632 205-542-5279 205-325-5555 (f) 205-424-3216 (f) 205-206-5446 (f) 205-426-2375 [email protected] (f) 205-565-7340 www.joebeasleymemorialfoundation.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.longlewistrucks.com www.homewoodchamber.org [email protected] www.hunter-lawfirm.com www.jimmiestephens.com Johnson Memorial Funeral Directors www.liftfund.com Howard G. Johnson, Jr Kellum, Wilson & Associates Hoover Chamber of Commerce Jefferson County Commissioner 2601 Ninth Avenue North John W. Kellum III, Lori Kes April Stone IronCity Technology Bessemer, AL 35020 Ben Reaves Sheila Tyson 3825 Lorna Road, Ste 212 3000 Ste 375 205-425-2414 Hoover, AL 35244 Hoover, AL 35236 7798 Lakeshore Drive Sheila Tyson, Emily Ingram www.johnsonmemorialusa.com McCalla, AL 35111 716 Richard Arrington Jr. 2nd Flr Ste250 205-942-5424 205-988-5672 (f) 205-942-5404 www.hooverchamber.org 205-542-1756 Birmingham, AL 35203 Judge Thomas E. Thrash 205-721-9391 205-325-5074 Thomas E. Thrash [email protected] Hueytown Area Chamber of Commerce [email protected] (f) 205-325-4878 2910 Allison Bonnett Dr Ste 106 www.ironcitytek.com [email protected] Box 315 Koch Family Entertainment LLC Rebecca Williams dba AL Splash Adventure 1318 Hueytown Rd www.jccal.org Hueytown, AL 35023 J Renee’s Styling Salon 205-424-1818 Dan Koch Hueytown, AL 35023 (f) 205-424-1828 4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy 205-491-8039 Jacqueline Bell Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office 211 17th Street North [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35022 (f) 205-491-7961 Mark Pettway Bessemer, AL 35020 205-481-4750 [email protected] 2200 Rev. Abraham Woods Jr Blvd N. 205-305-4394 Julie Bell, Agent - State Farm Ins. (f) 205-481-4758 www.hueytownchamber.com Birmingham, AL 35203 [email protected] Julie Bell [email protected] 1821 13th Avenue North 205-325-5720 www.splashadventurewaterpark.com Humana J Wings [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 Michelle Purse 205-424-3400 Jeremy Williams www.jeffcosheriff.com Konica Minolta Business Solutions 205-461-7986 1011 Ninth Avenue SW (f) 205-428-0515 [email protected] [email protected] Terry Duncan Bessemer, AL 35022 Jimmie Lay Agency - Farmers Insurance www.statefarm.com 1101 Greenwood Crossings 205-565-4555 Jimmie Lay Bessemer, AL 35022 Hunter Catering [email protected] 214 19th Street North Edith Hunter, Kathrun Smith Just in Time Legal Solutions, Inc. 205-425-1125 Bessemer, AL 35020 Kem L. Marks, ESQ 1222 29th Street N. Michelle Jackson (f) 205-987-7880 205-436-2870 1922 Third Avenue N. [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 415 19th Street North Bessemer, AL 35020 205-552-4081 (f) 205-449-5290 www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] 205-436-2846 205-422-3238 205-436-2061 205-777-2717 [email protected] [email protected] www.farmersagent.com/jlay [email protected] Law Offices of Merika Coleman, LLC Merika Coleman 401 19th Street N. Ste 103 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-800-7660 205-276-4324 [email protected] www.alabamabankruptcylawfirm.com

Lawson State Community College Cynthia T. Anthony 3060 Wilson Road SW Birmingham, AL 35221 205-925-2515 (f) 205-424-5119 [email protected] www.lawsonstate.edu

Lawson State Community College - Bessemer Cynthia Anthony, Rebecca Billiet 1100 Ninth Avenue SW Bessemer, AL 35022 205-929-3505 (f) 205-426-8915 [email protected] www.lawsonstate.edu

Legacy YMCA Michael Talerico 1501 Fourth Ave., SW Bessemer, AL 35022 205-426-1211 (f) 205-425-4814 [email protected] www.legacyymca.org

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Luma Dentistry McAdory Veterinary Clinic Modular Connections, LLC Oak Trace Care & Rehab Center John Poczatek, Ted Poczatek Stevan H Parsons, Kent Armstrong Richard Rohn Laurence Baird, Tamala Briggins 5751 Pocahontas Road Ste A 4829 McAdory School Rd 1090 Industrial Blvd 325 Selma Road Bessemer, AL 35022 McCalla, AL 35111 Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-477-4242 205-424-7387 205-980-4565 205-428-9383 (f) 205-424-0368 (f) 205-417-8043 (f) 205-477-4243 [email protected] (f) 205-425-7231 [email protected] [email protected] www.modularconnections.com [email protected] www.lumadentistry.com www.mcadoryveterinaryclinic.com www.oaktracerehab.com Moore Coal Company, Inc. Lynneice O. Washington, Jefferson McCalla Chiropractic & Massage Judy Mathis, Brian Burrows, Oaks on Parkwood Co. D. A., Bessemer David K Jones Woody Mathis Jonathan Williams Lynneice O Washington 4760 Eastern Valley Road #130 129 Fourth Street North 2651 Laurel Oak Drive 1851 2nd Ave N Ste 110 McCalla, AL 35111 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 205-477-8305 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-424-2705 205-497-4560 (f) 205-477-8367 (f) 205-424-2707 (f) 205-481-4326 205-497-8610 [email protected] [email protected] (f) 205-497-8603 [email protected] www.moorecoal.com www.oaksonparkwood.com [email protected] McCalla Memorial Funeral Home LLC Billy Minyard NAPS Background Checks Pace Properties, LLC M & M Builders, Inc. PO Box 629 Sam Ciulla David McCrary, Christopher Baggett 1920 Third Avenue North Robert C. Smith McCalla, AL 35111 218 20th Street North 1229 Fourth Avenue North Bessemer, AL 35020 205-477-4888 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-425-6277 (f) 205-477-4895 205-902-5143 205-434-3511 205-428-7325 www.mccallamemorialfuneralhome.com 205-425-5129 205-222-1551 (f) 205-426-5197 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sherry McClain www.napsbgc.com www.mm-build.com 1801 3rd Avenue N. Ste 303 Paden & Paden, PC Bessemer, AL 35020 New Bethlehem Baptist Church Shan Paden, Ellen Mays Manufacturers Packaging Services 205-481-4192 Thomas Rogers Jr. 1826 3rd Ave. N. Ste 200 Faye Anderson, Beth Morrissette [email protected] 1730 Eleventh Avenue N. Bessemer, AL 35020 501 North 20th Street Bessemer, AL 35020 205-425-9556 205-432-0270 Bessemer, AL 35020 McKesson Corporation (f) 205-432-0275 Timothy Bindert (f) 205-425-9591 205-425-8242 www.goodnewsofjesus.org [email protected] (f) 205-425-8243 6775 Jefferson Metro Parkway McCalla, AL 35111 [email protected] New Generation Charters Paden Realty & Appraisals, Inc. www.manpac.net 205-477-2620 (f) 205-477-2660 Faye Crenshaw, Samuel Bender Todd Paden, Jennifer Thomas 1027 18th Street North 1930 Second Avenue N. Marco’s Pizza [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 www.mckesson.com Bessemer, AL 35020 William Smith, Nick Morrissette 205-424-6928 205-424-3464 4933 Promenade Pkwy Ste 133 (f) 205-426-8673 (f) 205-424-3465 Medical West [email protected] (Physical) Keith Pennington [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35022-7317 www.padenrealty.com 995 Ninth Avenue SW New Jerusalem Baptist Church 205-461-3450 Bessemer, AL 35022 Reginald Calvert 205-349-9890 205-481-7000 2430 Tenth Avenue North Paparazzi Accessories [email protected] (f) 205-481-7595 Bessemer, AL 35020 Claire LaQuita Benjamin [email protected] 205-425-9421 4100 Rock Creek Circle Marvel City Federal Credit Union www.medicalwesthospital.org (f) 205-426-2544 Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 Gina Bigham [email protected] 205-317-5006 P. O. Box 713 Metro Mini Storage & Truck Rental [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35021-0713 Eddie Lumpkin New Life Interfaith Ministries 205-426-0578 730 8th Street N. George Matthews Pinktopps Inc. 1600 8th Avenue N. Raquel Smith (f) 205-426-0572 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] 205-425-5571 1931 Third Avenue N. Ste. A 205-425-4735 Bessemer, AL 35020 www.marvelcityfcu.com (f) 205-425-5573 (f) 205-425-4806 www.metroministorage.com [email protected] 205-566-8361 Masonry Arts, Inc. www.nlim.org [email protected] Candice Lee Mills Pharmacy www.pinktopps.org PO Box 1365 Randell Pickering New Zion Missionary Baptist Church Bessemer, AL 35021 4750 Eastern Valley Road Sebrina Cook, Lee Eason Pinnacle Motorsports 205-428-0780 McCalla, AL 35111 1026 24th Street North Jamie Lane, Joey Belmont Bessemer, AL 35020 (f) 205-424-1931 205-919-1948 5517 Academy Way 205-913-2990 Bessemer, AL 35022 [email protected] [email protected] www.millspharmacies.com 205-997-6020 205-428-6266 www.masonryarts.com [email protected] (f) 205-481-2261 Milo’s Tea Company, Inc. [email protected] Matthews and Associates Mark Jacobs, Donna Hamrick, Nurturing Golden Hearts Danielle Matthews Ryan Faught Mykeshia Myles Piper Sandler 4500 Katie’s Way Ste 638 PO Box 1511 3112 Dublin Lane Bessemer, AL 35021 Walter Lewis Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35022 2100 Southbridge Pkwy, Ste 650 205-613-1110 205-417-0053 205-424-4284 205-902-7910 Birmingham, AL 35209 205-434-4639 (f) 205-424-0997 [email protected] 205-790-2029 [email protected] [email protected] www.nurturing-golden-hearts- [email protected] www.callmarealty.com www.drinkmilos.com foundation.business.site/ www.pipersandler.com

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Planet Fitness Quality Inn Amos Rembert, Jr S & G Waldrop Electric, Inc. Simmons Sporting Goods State Farm - Darius Green, Rick Kahn Ken Patel 616 Seventh Avenue Donald Waldrop Clay Simmons Stan White Insurance Agency Inc 528 W Towne Plaza 5021 Academy Lane Bessemer, AL 35020 1506 Second Avenue North 2001 Second Avenue, North Stan White Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 205-426-3934 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 5011 Ford Parkway 205-426-4168 205-774-6888 205-428-3194 205-425-4720 Bessemer, AL 35022 Rock Mountain Lakes Baptist Church (f) 205-426-9941 [email protected] (f) 205-428-2690 (f) 205-425-4740 205-425-3280 [email protected] Jason Dollar [email protected] www.planetfitness.com/gyms/bessemer-al [email protected] 205-288-9705 www.choicehotels.com 6495 Rock Mountain Lakes Road (f) 205-428-5811 McCalla, AL 35111 Second Attic Storage [email protected] Premier Chiropractic Center Marcy Gerhart Sixth Avenue Beulah Baptist Church Realty South - 205-425-3424 www.stanwhite.net Roshun Glover DC 205-907-8322 1760 4th Avenue SW Aaron Johnson Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate 2502 Sixth Avenue N. 5031 Ford Parkway Ste 112 Chancie Rogers (f) 205-425-3424 Bessemer, AL 35022 205-428-2101 Bessemer, AL 35020 Subway #3112 Bessemer, AL 35022 4760 Eastern Valley Road Ste 126 [email protected] Rupen Patel 205-747-3065 McCalla, AL 35111 www.rmlbc.org 205-541-3746 205-426-0108 [email protected] 1518 9th Avenue North [email protected] 205-260-8286 [email protected] Rock Mountain Lakes www.secondattic.com Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] 205-425-7827 Premiere Chevrolet, Inc. www.chancierogers.realtysouth.com Landowners Assoc., Inc. Sixth Avenue Beulah Baptist Church Nancy Reid Servpro Verda H Wells [email protected] Robert Pollard Beth Box Regional Paramedical Services PO Box 205 5817 Avenue Q 4990 Premiere Parkway McCalla, AL 35111 2000 Huntley Parkway Bessemer, AL 35022 Charles King, Eric Pendley Pelham, AL 35124 Birmingham, AL 35228 Surgery South, LLC PO Box 3147 205-424-1272 205-923-1774 205-424-4121 [email protected] 205-678-2224 Katherine Shunnarah Jasper, AL 35502 [email protected] 985 Ninth Avenue, SW, Ste 507 (f) 205-424-1116 205-384-4310 Sneaky Pete’s [email protected] Scott Roebuck Bessemer, AL 35022 (f) 205-384-9758 Shades Valley Elks Lodge #884 Howard Johnson 205-481-7485 www.premierechevy.com [email protected] 1722 Second Avenue N. Bessemer, AL 35020 Alfred Armour Sr. 400 18th Street North (f) 205-481-7494 www.rpsems.com 90124th Street North Bessemer, AL 35020 Prestige Automotive Solutions, LLC 205-424-4090 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 205-424-4036 The Back Porch Reginald Jones Regions Bank 205-428-2068 705 6th Ave North Ron Cook Carlos Adley, Shanice Butts Russell & Company, LLC CPA [email protected] Sonic of Bessemer 1924 First Avenue North BESSEMER, AL 35020 330 19th Street North Wes Russell Jimmy Cummings Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church 205-377-6009 1713 Third Avenue North 732 Academy Drive 205-230-3395 205-296-6858 205-830-6760 Victor Harkins Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35020 2600 Fairfax Avenue 205-760-5035 [email protected] (f) 205-830-6776 205-428-9064 205-428-2002 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 www.prestigeautosolutions.net (f) 205-428-9098 205-426-1941 [email protected] The Baptist Church at McAdory [email protected] [email protected] www.sonicdrivein.com www.regions.com [email protected] Bill McCall www.russellcocpa.com www.sgmbcal.org 4954 Eastern Valley Road South Shelby Chamber of Commerce McCalla, AL 35111 April Stone 205-477-8265 P. O. Box 396 [email protected] Columbiana, AL 35051 www.bcam.info 205-669-9075 (f) 205-669-9075 The Christian Bookstore & More, LLC [email protected] Lamanda Dansby www.southshelbychamber.com 618 19th Street North Bessemer, AL 35020 Southern Nameplate & Graphics 334-333-5181 Keith Taylor 205-436-2333 1510 Fourth Avenue North [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 www.thechristianbookstore.net 205-426-0181 (f) 205-426-0182 The Church of Jesus Christ [email protected] of Latter Day Saints www.sngsigns.com Ronald W Acker, Sr 2050 Eastern Valley Road Southland Pipe & Supply Bessemer, AL 35022 205-426-5257 Terry Stephens 205-243-8020 PO Box 1628 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35021 205-426-9764 The Clay House (f) 205-426-9794 Children’s Advocacy Center www.southlandpipe.net LaShon Menefee PO Box 306 Spire Bessemer, AL 35021 Mitch Avery, Chase Wright 205-481-4155 2101 Sixth Avenue North (f) 205-481-4254 Birmingham, AL 35203 [email protected] 334-241-4264 www.chousecac.org www.spireenergy.com The File Depot - Birmingham St. Peters Primitive Baptist Church Pete Winslett, Laura Winslett Calvin Large 1209 24th Avenue 2115 Fourth Avenue N. Hueytown, AL 35023 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-425-2803 205-425-1483 [email protected] 56 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 2021 | Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce | 57 2021 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

The Fish Market Restaurant Torme Foods United Prosthetics & Orthotics Weaver Land & Realty, Inc. George Sarris Marvin Torme Reggie Mays Dale Weaver, Nelda Weaver 612 22nd Street South 527 20th Street North 709 B Memorial Drive PO Box 556 Birmingham, AL 35233 Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 Bessemer, AL 35021 205-322-3330 205-428-7110 205-588-8125 205-428-4139 (f) 205-588-8126 (f) 205-324-1804 (f) 205-428-7113 (f) 205-426-0510 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.thefishmarket.net www.unitedpando.com [email protected] TotalScape Farms www.wlandco.com The Grinders Cafe Scott Gaskins United Textiles Ben Maner 216 1st Street North Steve McDonough Weldon Pharmacy, Inc. 1910 2nd Ave North Bessemer, AL 35020 1917 Second Avenue N. Steve Weldon, Diane Cashatt Bessemer, AL 35020 205-540-4653 Bessemer, AL 35020 1280 Hueytown Road 205-506-0670 (f) 205-481-8937 205-428-6208 Hueytown, AL 35023 [email protected] [email protected] (f) 205-428-8592 205-491-2805 Grinderscafe.com www.totalscapefarms.com [email protected] (f) 205-497-1432 www.unitedtextileshome.com [email protected] The Housing Authority Town & Country Ford www.weldonpharmacyinc.com of the City of Bessemer Steven D Watts, Kyle Sain, Urban Market Mara Allen, Glin Yarbrough Cortney Coleman Andrita Michelle Pope West Jefferson Internal Medicine PC 1515 Fairfax Avenue 200 Ninth Street South 5041 Ford Parkway Bessemer, AL 35020 Reid Christopher, Wallace B. Purdy Jr Bessemer, AL 35020 Bessemer, AL 35022 205-481-4420 205-266-8817 1088 Ninth Avenue, SW, Ste 104 205-491-0000 205-201-9903 Bessemer, AL 35022 (f) 205-481-4484 (f) 205-481-2970 [email protected] (f) 205-584-4501 205-426-0546 [email protected] [email protected] www.alabamaford.com (f) 205-426-0326 The Seafood King - Bessemer www.urbanmarketshop.com [email protected] Lyndsy Yim Triumph the Church - Triumphant 5060 Academy Lane Cliff Vasser Child Care Center 330 South 11th Street Wheeler Wrecker Service Bessemer, AL 35022 Christopher Ruffin, Sr Howard Wheeler 205-434-3766 Bessemer, AL 35020 1431 13th Avenue N 205-424-0654 705 North 22nd Street [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 205-966-5195 Bessemer, AL 35020 www.theseafoodking.com/ 205-424-6892 [email protected] 205-424-3200 205-229-5105 (f) 205-424-3900 The Shelby County Chamber (f) 205-424-6368 Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Kirk Mancer [email protected] Karen J Odle 1301 County Service Drive Jack White www.triumphantcc.com 1975 Merryvale Road 2652 Alta Glen Drive Pelham, AL 35124 Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 205-663-4542 Vestavia Hills, AL 35243 Trustmark National Bank 205-823-5011 205-266-5126 (f) 205-663-4524 David C Darby (f) 205-823-8974 [email protected] PO Box 240 [email protected] (f) 205-460-7203 www.shelbychamber.org Montevallo, AL 35115 www.vestaviahills.org [email protected] 205-665-3332 The UPS Store [email protected] Visture Technologies WideNet Consulting LLC Watson Cole, Jr www.trustmark.com Maurice Minter, Gabriel McCray Chris Williams 3985 Parkwood Road Ste 109 1362 6th Way 1021 Mobile Street Bessemer, AL 35022 Tuff Shed Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 Anniston, AL 36201 205-230-0088 Ron Adams 205-235-2813 (f) 205-230-0090 866-645-9235 3649 Pine Lane SE [email protected] (f) 800-517-4084 [email protected] https://www.visturetech.com www.theupsstorelocal.com/5790 Bessemer, AL 35022 [email protected] 205-536-9430 www.widenetconsulting.com [email protected] Viva Health The Western Star Rita McMillian Matthew Bryant, Matthew McCrary 6200 Grand River Blvd E. Ste 442 William Parsons CPA 1709 Third Avenue North Twenty First Street Baptist Church William Parsons T. J. Thrash Leeds, AL 35094 Bessemer, AL 35020 205-516-4541 419 19th Street North 205-424-7827 515 21st Street South Bessemer, AL 35020 [email protected] Bessemer, AL 35020 (f) 205-424-8118 www.vivahealth.com 205-424-1511 [email protected] 205-424-7651 [email protected] (f) 205-424-6511 Wallace Optometry Associates [email protected] Therapy South Fred Wallace, Deb Robinson U. S. Chamber of Commerce Sandy Edwards 1431 Second Avenue North Sharon Williams 4774 Eastern Valley Rd, Ste 109 Thomas Donohue Bessemer, AL 35020 McCalla, AL 35111 1615 H Street NW 205-425-5182 1425 Rolling Ridge Circle 205-477-1501 Washington, DC 20062-2000 (f) 205-426-5013 Pleasant Grove, AL 35127 (f) 205-477-1559 202-659-6000 [email protected] 205-612-4173 [email protected] (f) 205-463-5888 www.eye-and-vision.com [email protected] www.therapysouth.com www.uschamber.com Watermark Place Event Center Zatie’s Southern Cuisine Thomas C. Pendleton, MD UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Clinic Jennifer Voltz, Sylvia Studdard Natalie Bailey Thomas Pendleton Garrett Grover 4500 Katie’s Way, Ste 220 1805 Center Point Pkwy 985 Ninth Avenue SW Ste 406 700 18th Street South, Ste 305 Bessemer, AL 35022 Birmingham, AL 35233 Center Point, AL 35215 Bessemer, AL 35022 205-425-4529 205-518-5559 205-481-7470 205-325-8110 (f) 205-425-4520 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (f) 205-481-7469 www.zatiessoutherncuisine.com [email protected] www.uab.edu/medicine/ophthalmology www.watermarkplaceal.com

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