CONNECTIONS Connectionsdothan Area Chamber of Commerce January/February 2017

CONNECTIONS ConnectionsDothan Area Chamber of Commerce January/February 2017

NEUROENDOVASCULAR Surgeon Talks With Members PAGE 6 COLEMAN Elected BCA Chairman PAGE 8 MITCHELL Elected To CCAA Board PAGE 11 What’s EventsCalendar February S M T W T F S INSIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 January/February 2017 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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4-5 Ribbon Cuttings 26 27 28 6 Cover Story 8-14 Business Briefs 1 LEADS Group 2 Meeting – 8 a.m. Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) 15 Grow Dothan Military Affairs Committee Meeting and JROTC Awards – 9:30 a.m. 16 Workforce Development Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) LEADS Group 1 Meeting – 11 a.m. 17 Leadership Development Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) 18 Small Business Development 2 Ribbon Cutting: Cashwell’s Photo Bar & Portrait Printing – 10:30 a.m. Location: 161 E. Main St. Also In This Issue 7 Ambassador and Diplomat Committee Meeting – 9 a.m. Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) 9 Black History Month Events 26th Annual Spotlight On Business Trade Show – 3 - 7 p.m. 12 Hammon Named Employee Location: 126 N. St. Andrews St. (Dothan Civic Center) Ribbon Cutting: Sleep Inn and Suites – 10:30 a.m. Of The Year 9 Location: 4654 Montgomery Highway 13 Home Instead Earns Quality Ribbon Cutting: Tippy Toes Nail Salon – 10:30 a.m. Award 10 Location: 105 Apple Ave., Suite 2 14 Bay Limousine Adds To Fleet Troy University Small Business Counseling – 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 14 Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) *Reservations required: (334) 792-5138 Ribbon Cutting: Honeysuckle Middle School Academic Dream Room – 10 a.m. Your Cover Photo Location: 1665 Honeysuckle Road Your cover photo LEADS Group 2 Meeting – 8 a.m.

CONNECTIONSJanuary/February 2017 features Dr. John 15 Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) ConnectionsDothan Area Chamber of Commerce Michael Whapham, the regions only Board Of Directors’ Meeting – 8:15 a.m. fellowship trained Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) NEUROENDOVASCULAR Surgeon Talks With Members PAGE 6 neuroendovascular Ribbon Cutting: Flowers Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – 10:30 a.m. COLEMAN Elected BCA Chairman surgeon. PAGE 8 Location: 4370 West Main Street

MITCHELL Elected To CCAA Board PAGE 11 LEADS Group 1 Meeting – 11 a.m. Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) 16 Ribbon Cutting: Shelor and Hundley Urology, PC – 10:30 a.m. Location: 256 Honeysuckle Road, Suite 12 www.dothan.com 20 President’s Day - Chamber Closed (334) 792-5138 22 Ribbon Cutting: United Country Properties South Land, LLC – 10:30 a.m. Location: 325 Ross Clark Circle Dothan Area Young Professionals’ Development Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. Location: 5037 Fortner St. (Antique Attic) 28 Ribbon Cutting: Hampton Inn and Suites Remodel – 4 p.m. Location: 4684 Montgomery Highway

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ADS Security Get Bent Off Road and The Krystal Co. Nexgenbenefits, Guru Verizon Wireless Doug Alger Metal Fabricators Bruce Joiner Jennie Welch Advantage 1036 W. Main St. Troy Hahn 1051 Ross Clark Circle 112 Sockeye Court Ronnie Silavent Dothan, AL 36301 186 County Road 533 Dothan, AL 36301 Dothan, AL 36301 4521 Montgomery Highway Ph: (334) 673-2686 Midland City, AL 36350 Ph: (334) 678-1125 Ph: (270) 312-5945 Dothan, AL 36303 Fax: (334) 673-4986 Ph: (334) 577-4000 www.krystal.com www.nexgenbenefits.guru Ph: (334) 702-0770 www.adssecurity.com METAL FABRICATORS RESTAURANTS INSURANCE www.wirelessadvantage.com SECURITY CONTROL TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS Grace & Charm Mary & John a children’s Sleep Inn and Suites & SYSTEMS - CELLULAR/ INTERFACE Laura Whiddon boutique Surekha Patel WIRELESS 1369 Headland Ave. Sara Frances Hughes 4654 Montgomery Highway Luke Stevens Allstate Dothan, AL 36303 2576 Montgomery Highway, Dothan, AL 36303 Verizon Wireless Insurance Ph: (334) 718-8053 Suite 1 (Physical) Ph: (334) 671-2086 Advantage Luke Stevens https://grace-charm-dothan. 118 Candle Brook Drive Fax: (334) 671-2087 Ronnie Silavent 2238 Westgate Parkway myshopify.com/ Dothan, AL 36303 www.choicehotels.com/alabama/ Wiregrass Commons Mall Dothan, AL 36303 BOUTIQUE - CHILDRENS Ph: (334) 305-0143 dothan/al212 900 Commons Drive, Space K1 Ph: (334) 792-9495 BOUTIQUE - CHILDRENS HOTELS/MOTELS Dothan, AL 36303 Fax: (334) 671-0807 Holland Motorsports Ph: (334) 702-0033 www.allstate.com/lukestevens Carthel (Dutch) Holland Motobilt Inc. Tippy Toes Nail Salon www.wirelessadvantage.com INSURANCE 2418 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 2 Dan Dubose Tinh Chapman TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT Dothan, AL 36301 1861 Ross Clark Circle 105 Apple Ave., Suite 2 (Physical) & SYSTEMS - CELLULAR/ Farmers Insurance Ph: (334) 792-0063 Dothan, AL 36301 400 Mechau Lane WIRELESS Nicholas Andrews Fax: (334) 712-0330 Ph: (334) 219-2333 Dothan, AL 36301 1760 Platt Place www.hollandmotorsports.com www.motobilt.com Ph: (334) 446-6429 Wind Mill Station Montgomery, AL 36117 MOTORCYCLES - DEALERS METAL FABRICATORS NAIL SALON Gayla White Ph: (334) 271-5545 1369 Headland Avenue Fax: (334) 271-5589 S.A. Jones Construction New York Life Townplace Suites Dothan, AL 36303 www.beafarmersagent.com/ Scott A. Jones Chris Owens Christopher Bailey Ph: (334) 714-9178 jgoolsby 3246 Ross Clark Circle 4121 Carmichael Road, Suite 501 201 Retail Drive EVENT VENUE INSURANCE Dothan, AL 36303 Montgomery, AL 36106 Dothan, AL 36303 Ph: (334) 673-0070 Ph: (334) 549-3126 Ph: (334) 944-6400 Flowers Medical Group www.sajonesconstruction.com www.newyorklife.com Fax: (334) 944-6400 Internal Medicine CONSTRUCTION - HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES AND/ www.marriott.com/dhnts Associates BUILDERS OR PLANNING HOTELS/MOTELS Danny McLean CONSTRUCTION - 210 Westside Drive REMODELING & REPAIR Dothan, AL 36303 REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL Ph: (334) 793-5074 AND/OR COMMERCIAL www.flowersmedicalgroup.com HEALTH CARE

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80 Or More Years 20-24 Years In Sight Solutions, LLC Whittaker Marketing MH Yoga Health Studio Slingluff United Insurance Camelot Apartments Jason Ketchum State Farm Winco, LLC dba Bojangles’ #825 Murray Vision Source Courtyard by Marriott Insurance Wiregrass Spay/Neuter Alliance Naomi & Olive 40-49 Years Ferguson, Sizemore and Associates LifeSouth Community Zonta Club of Dothan Nelson’s Electronic Systems Gene McGriff State Farm Tri-Rivers Waterway Blood Centers Norman Coaching, LLC Insurance Development Association Pruitt Communications Inc. 1-4 Years Plantation Parties Globe Motor Division Westside Terrace & Rehab First Temple Emanu-el Advantage Human Ravenwood Sporting Clays WTVY-TV Gray Television Inc. Wiregrass Federal Credit Union Weezers Resourcing Inc. Raymond James Women’s Medical Center, PC Aero-One Aviation Retif Oil & Fuel 30-39 Years 5-9 Years Amedisys Home Health Care Sibley Lawn Care, LLC Bill E. Mullen, CPA 15-19 Years Bart Liddon Homes, LLC Atlantic and Southern Equipment Southern Institute of Consolidated Electrical Alfred Saliba Family Belk - Wiregrass Commons Mall BFC Management Plastic Surgery Contractors & Engineers Inc. Services Center Camellia Hospice Brannon Stand Drugs SpectraCare Health Systems Inc. - Harley-Davidson of Dothan Berkshire Hathaway Home Comfort Suites CINTAS Children’s Outpatient Harts & Flowers Services Showcase Properties COPACO - Dothan Cobb, Boyd, White & Cobb SpectraCare Health Systems Inc. - J M Electric Supply Co. Dothan Education Foundation Crowder Orthodontics Collier, Jack Houston County Adult Program Jackson Thornton Dothan OBGYN Inc. Dandridge Dental, PC Crossfire Cheer Academy Wesco Gas & Welding Jackson’s Trophies & Awards Inc. First Med of Dothan Dothan Kia Dermatology Center South Supply Inc. John J. Flowers, Jr., DMD, PC Fort Rucker Morale, Welfare Dothan Networking Alliance Dixieland Metals Inc. Winco, LLC dba Bojangles’ #1144 Lonnie Correll Insurance Agency and Recreation Glass Doctor of Dothan Dothan Houston County Wint Smith State Farm Shoney’s Four Star Freightliner Herring, Mike Library System Wiregrass LifeFlight Southeastern Performance Apparel Home Mortgage of America Inc. Highland Hills Apartments Dothan Mattress Outlet, LLC Southern Dental Group The Joy FM 94.3 Home Instead Senior Care Ford Finders Employment Southern Lumber Supply Oriental Imports J. Michael Lee Associates Inc. Services, LLC Wal-Mart SuperCenter #604 Print Services Inc. Magnolia Preserve, LLC Fort Rucker - Wiregrass AUSA Southeast Alabama Dance Co. Panera Bread Glasstream Powerboats, LLC 25-29 Years Town of Midland City Party America Greater Beulah Baptist Church Alabama Cooperative Publix Super Market #369 Hinson Communications Inc. Extension System 10-14 Years ReBath Houston County Rescue Squad Basketcase Café Blue Plate (West) Southern Development I.D. Associates Inc. Eye Center South Circle City Glass Co. Inc. Council Inc. Ingram Land & Development, Rudd Furniture Co. Coldwell Banker Commercial - The Landing & Five Star Catering LLC Saliba Construction Co. Inc. Alfred Saliba Realty The Westgate Center InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC Sam’s Club #8192 Deanco Auto Auction Inc. Town of Cowarts Kiddie Care Learning Center Wiregrass Warehouse Inc. Denton Road Mini-Storage, LLC Tri-State Community Orchestra Lan Darty Real Estate & WOOF AM/FM Evans Automotive Service Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Development

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Amy’s Hair Refinery Hey Gorgeous! Lash and Salon and Spray Tan Studio 3119 Wesley Way, Suite 2 407 Honeysuckle Road, Dothan, AL 36305 Suite 106 Amy Faison Dothan, AL 36305 (334) 796-3926 Tammy Slentz HAIR SALON (334) 513-1145 www.heygorgeousstudio.com EYELASH EXTENSIONS/ SPRAY TAN

Flowers Medical Houston Academy Group Internal Chemistry Lab Medicine & Pediatrics 901 Buena Vista Drive 4380 W. Main St., Suite 41 Dothan, AL 36303 Dothan, AL 36305 Dr. Scott Phillipps Amy Balkcom (334) 794-4106 (334) 305-0365 www.houstonacademy.com www.flowersmedicalgroup.com SCHOOLS – PRIVATE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS – MD - (K-12) INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS – MD - PEDIATRICS

Girard Middle School I Believe it LeVel Academic Dream 107 Fencepost Lane Room Dothan, AL 36303 600 Girard Ave. Charlotte Morris Dothan, AL 36303 (334) 701-1770 Dr. Charles Ledbetter https://ibelieveit.le-vel.com (334) 793-1397 NUTRITIONAL SUPPLIES www.dothan.k12.al.us SCHOOLS – PUBLIC (K-12)

HBT Supply Co. Innovative Technology 1227 Headland Ave. Group, LLC Dothan, AL 36303 P.O. Box 153 Jonathan Tomlin Troy, AL 36081-0153 (334) 446-0501 Joshua Thurston www.hbtsupply.com (334) 697-4371 AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES www.weareitg.com HARDWARE - RETAIL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

H&R Block Jungle Jump 3500 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 350 Bounce House Dothan, AL 36303 Wiregrass Commons Mall Jeanette McWhorter 900 Commons Drive, (334) 793-5539 Suite 105 www.hrblock.com Dothan, AL 36303 TAX SERVICES Russ Brown (334) 792-3622 www.junglejumpbouncehouse.com AMUSEMENT

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New York Life Rock-N-Roll Sushi 4121 Carmichael Road, 103 Apple Ave. Suite 501 Dothan, AL 36305 Montgomery, AL 36106 Candice Maddox Chris Owens (334) 479-8777 (334) 549-3126 RESTAURANTS www.newyorklife.com FINANCIAL SERVICES AND/OR PLANNING

Outback Guttervac Veterans Cleaning of the Wiregrass Solutions 1903 Miskell Drive 129 Winterberry Way Dothan, AL 36303 Enterprise, AL 36330 Joey Lamb Sandy Griffin (334) 475-3040 (334) 701-3842 www.veteranscleaningsolutions.com www.outbackguttervac.com CLEANING/ PRESSURE CLEANING & RESTORATION SOFT WASH EQUIPMENT & CHEMICALS

Plantation Parties RELOCATIONS 110 Riverview Drive Canon Solutions Newton, AL 36352 American Inc. Dani Brown 217 Graceland Drive, Suite 1 (334) 790-8382 Dothan, AL 36305 EVENT VENUE Hans Schindler (334) 793-6711 www.csa.canon.com COPY MACHINES, FAX MACHINES & RELATED SUPPLIES

Primerica Financial Dothan-Houston Services County Substance 2266 Montgomery Highway, Abuse Partnership Suite 1 3124 W. Main St., Suite 10 Dothan, AL 36303 Dothan, AL 36305 Roger Allen Ward Susan Trawick (334) 794-0200 (334) 699-2813 FINANCIAL SERVICES www.wiregrasspartnership.com AND/OR PLANNING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Robinson’s Tax & Verizon Wireless Accounting Service Advantage 17960 U.S. Highway 431 N, 103 Apple Ave., Suite 1 Suite 108 Dothan, AL 36305 Headland, AL 36345 Ronnie Silavent Linda Robinson (334) 702-4200 (334) 693-2007 www.wirelessadvantage.com [email protected] TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTANTS – & SYSTEMS - CELLULAR/ CERTIFIED PUBLIC WIRELESS

www.dothan.com 5 CoverStory Neuroendovascular Surgeon Talks With Members

In mid-December, the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce held a “Member Brief” at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine with Dr. John Michael Whapham, the regions only fellowship trained neuroendovascular surgeon. Over 100 individuals attended the breakfast event to learn about neuroendovascular and the importance of having this service available in our area. The DACC also welcomed students from the Houston County Career Academy, who are enrolled in the bio-medical science program, to join members at the event. Neuroendovascular surgery is an innovative, minimally-invasive surgical treatment for complex brain and spinal cord vascular diseases that is performed from inside the blood vessels. The Southeast Alabama Medical Center offers the region’s only neuroendovascular surgical services. A Detroit and Chicago native, Dr. Whapham received his undergraduate degree in biology and pre-med at the University of Notre Dame, which led him to a master’s degree in cellular and clinical neurobiology before attending medical school at Wayne State University. He was subsequently trained in general neurology with residency in general neurology, vascular neurology and neuro critical care and then went on to complete fellowships in neuro-endovascular surgery and angiography. Dr. Whapham comes to us from the Midwest in hopes to set up a larger Dr. John Michael Whapham endovascular program in this region allied with some of the new elements in the program, including Wiregrass LifeFlight and expanding the outreach in the area already established with the doctors at NeuroSpine. At the briefing, Dr. Whapham discussed the latest advancements in neuroendovascular surgery and aneurysm procedures available at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center. He also highlighted some information on “What is neuroendovascular surgery,” Acute thrombectomy, acute stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage treatment, as well as discussing delays in care with these patients. The new advances in imaging only available at SAMC, as well as changes to infrastructure at the hospital to better serve the community, were also discussed. In closing, Dr. Whapham talked about the advances in medicine and the presence of tele-medical services. A great discussion took place between Dr. Whapham and Chamber members during the question and answer session. A tour of the ACOM Research Lab concluded the event. If you would like more information about the neuroendovascular program at SAMC, visit www.samc.org/neuroendovascular-surgery or contact Dr. Whapham’s office at (334) 793-8804.

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Team Of The Month

Chamber Crushers

Congratulations to the Ambassador and Diplomat Team of the Month “Chamber Crushers” for claiming this month’s title. Pictured (seated l-r) are Elaine Covington, Health-Link; Pat Evans, Evans Automotive Service; (standing) Rich Merrell, PRemployer Inc.; Chris Bailey, Southeast Alabama Highland Games; and Shawn Wittenborn, Mingledorff’s Distributors. Team member not picture is Dana Bonney, “Dothan Neighbors” Magazines. Thank you to all our Ambassadors and Diplomats who serve as the eyes and ears for the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. It is their dedication and support that assist your local Chamber in meeting its goals. Be sure to check out next month’s Chamber Connections to see who will claim the title.

Star Of The Month

Dana Bonney “Dothan Neighbors” Magazines

www.dothan.com 7 BusinessBriefs Coleman Elected BCA Chairman

The Business Council of Alabama board During the annual meeting of the BCA of directors has elected Dothan businessman and the Chamber of Commerce Association CAC Plans Memorial Jeff Coleman as chairman of the business of Alabama, Lee ceremoniously passed advocacy organization for 2017. the BCA chairman’s gavel to Coleman, Fundraiser Coleman, Coleman Worldwide who presented Lee with a memento of Moving president and CEO, succeeds appreciation - a framed No. 18 NFL jersey The Southeast Alabama Child Advocacy 2016 Chairman Tommy Lee, Vulcan Inc. of retired Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Center is putting plans in place for the second president and CEO. Coleman, the BCA’s Colts’ quarterback Peyton Manning, the annual Adam Deese Memorial Boston Butt 2016 first vice chairman, took office Jan. 1 BCA Chairman’s Dinner speaker in October. Sale and Softball Tournament. and Lee becomes immediate-past chairman. During the annual meeting, Lee conducted The Boston Butt Sale will take place Friday, “This is an honor,” said Coleman, who an entertaining Q&A with Manning. Feb. 24-25, at ADK Building Supply. Pickup welcomed new BCA board members. He The Business Council of Alabama is begins at 10 a.m. Friday through sell out. promised an aggressive agenda for 2017, Alabama’s foremost voice for business. The Boston Butts are $25 each. All proceeds benefit which will include promoting infrastructure BCA is a non-partisan, statewide business the CAC and the services it provides. development, access to affordable and association representing the interests and The Softball Tournament is planned for adequate health care, and business support concerns of nearly 1 million working March 3-5 from 9 a.m. at the Westgate Softball for education excellence to create a workforce Alabamians through its member companies Complex. Events include a Homerun Derby for Alabama business. and its partnership with the Chamber of and other activities. There is no cost to attend. Other officers elected for 2017 were Commerce Association of Alabama. The For more information, call Todd at (334) Volkert President and CEO Perry Hand of BCA is Alabama’s exclusive affiliate to 685-2966. Mobile, the BCA’s second vice chairman, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the was elected first-vice chairman and chairman National Association of Manufacturers. of ProgressPAC, the BCA’s political arm; the BCA’s 2016 secretary, Mike Kemp, president and CEO Kemp Management Solutions, Birmingham, was elected second-vice chairman. The board re-elected Fournier J. “Boots” Gale III, senior vice president & general counsel of Regions Financial Corp., as BCA legal counsel. Charles Nailen, president/ owner of BBG Specialty Foods Inc., of Dothan, was re-elected as treasurer. BCA board member Denson Henry, vice president of Henry Brick Co. in Selma, was Business Council of Alabama 2016 Chairman Tommy Lee (left), ceremoniously passes the BCA chairman’s elected secretary. gavel to 2017 Chairman-Elect Jeff Coleman at the The board also approved the BCA’s State BCA-Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama Legislative Agenda for 2017. annual meeting.

Exchange Center Plans Annual Charity Ball

The Exchange Center for Child Abuse Gras King and Queen. Formal attire (suit/tie Prevention will host its Seventh Annual or cocktail dress) or Mardi Gras costumes are Charity Mardi Gras Ball Saturday, Feb. 18, at encouraged. The Grand on Foster from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $50 each. To Presented by Hollon Contracting, come purchase tickets or for more dance the night away with information, call (334) live music by the band 671-1966 or visit www. Legacy inside and a DJ exchangecap.org. in the courtyard, enjoy All proceeds benefit the catered Cajun-inspired Exchange Center’s mission to hors d’oeuvres sponsored stop child abuse and family violence by VIP Dothan Magazine, in the Wiregrass through counseling, in- participate in a silent auction home support, and prevention education and vote for the 2017 Mardi services.

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Celebrate Recovery International Artist Series Carver Museum To Host Every Friday • 7 p.m. Feb. 9 - 13 • 7:30 p.m. Harvest Church. This is a biblical 12- Wiregrass Museum of Art and Conference Black History Month step program for anyone struggling Center. Wallace Community College and Events with life’s hurts, hang-ups or habits. Wiregrass Museum of Art will present The program is free and all are welcome. the International Artist Series featuring The G.W. Carver Interpretive Museum For those with children, age specific Classical Guitarist Stephen Robinson. will host the official kick off for its annual children’s program is available. For Heralded by The New York Times for more information, call Harvest at (334) his effortless virtuosity, Robinson has “Black History Month Starts Here!” events 702-6555 or email celebraterecovery@ performed as guest soloist with orchestras Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 9 a.m. Free and open to harvestdothan.com. “You can’t heal a including the Cincinnati Symphony and the public, this event will serve as the official wound by saying it’s not there!” Boston Pops Orchestras and conducts master classes worldwide. Admission is Black History Month Kick Off for the city of Carmike Cinemas’ Weekend free. For more information, call (334) Dothan. A light reception will immediately “Kidtoon” www.wallace.edu. 983-3521 or visit follow, during which, guests will be invited to Every Weekend • Times Vary Dothan Pavilion. Carmike Cinemas will Quilt Retreat tour the museum. play a special “Kidtoon” every weekend Feb. 24-25 • Times Vary In addition to the Kick Off, the museum for only $5. For more information, Landmark Park. At the retreat you will will host various events throughout the month, contact the local theatre at (334) 836- learn how to make several kinds of 0813 or visit www.carmike.com for snowball blocks and use them in many which include: show times. Some locations will be able ways to make quilts. Several choices will to have a special showing on Tuesday be available. Accuquilt cutter will be • Feb. 2-4 - Story Time and Book Fair at mornings for schools and daycares to available to make cutting a breeze. Retreat Barnes and Noble. The book fair benefiting take advantage of Carmike’s Stimulus times are Friday 5-9 p.m. (includes the museum begins Feb. 3; Story Time Tuesdays. supper); Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (includes lunch). Cost TBA. To register, begins at 11 am Feb. 4; and the book fair 1st Saturday Family Day call the park at (334) 794-3452 or visit also benefiting the museum ends Feb. 5; Feb. 4 • 10:30 a.m. www.landmarkparkdothan.com. Wiregrass Museum of Art & Conference • Feb. 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Family Tour and Center. This is a program that Activity Day featuring inflatables, good food provides entertainment for the whole and great fun. Join the museum on the 300 family. Children and their families can enjoy a different fun-filled activity each Have an upcoming block of N. Foster Street for a fun-filled day month. The program is free and open to event planned? honoring history and celebrating the future; children of all ages who are accompanied Send your event information by an adult. For more information, • Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. - Third Annual G. W to [email protected] contact the Museum at (334) 794-3871 Carver Dinner. This year’s theme is “A Night or visit www.wiregrassmuseum.org. at the Cotton Club” and is an exclusive dinner featuring The Eric Essix Trio for an intimate group of 20 couples. Ticket sales Tri-State Community Orchestra Presents end Feb. 1; and

Michael Gabriel’s “Strings Attached” • Feb. 24 - Third Annual G.W. Carver Golf The Tri-State Community Orchestra will For more information, visit http:// Classic. Come enjoy 18-hole four-man present Michael Gabriel’s “Strings Attached” tristatecommunityorchestra.org and click scramble at The Highland Oaks Golf Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11, at The on “Calendar of Events.” To preview this Course. Breakfast is included and begins at Cultural Arts Center. Social hour with hors special, enjoyable music at Michael’s YouTube 9 am. Tee time is at 10 am. d’oeuvres and a cash beer and wine bar will channel, visit www.youtube.com/user/ be available from 6:30-7:30 p.m. before the MGabrielMusic. For more information regarding any of the performance. events, contact Denice Durr at (334) 712-0933. Bring your Valentine, friends or just yourself and enjoy table seating for Gabriel’s original and distinctive folk style music. A Canadian professional singer/songwriter, Gabriel loves to partner with local string musicians and choirs. He endeared himself and his music to Dothan and Enterprise audiences last January, and now he’s back for two nights. Tickets can be purchased at The Cultural Arts Center and are $20 in advance; $22 at the door; $18 for students, seniors and military in advance or $20 at the door. Singer/songwriter Michael Gabriel.

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“Summer Slide” Berkshire Hathaway Showcase Properties her new journey. To reach Petrey call (334) welcomes three new agents to its team - 429-0916. The Dothan Houston County Library Stephanie Garcia, Chelsea Petrey and Brandi Scott is also System is asking for your support this summer Scott. excited to start her to help prevent “Summer Slide.” Research has New to the real new journey as a real shown that reading just one book over the estate industry, estate professional. A summer helps prevent students from falling Garcia has lived Dothan native, wife further behind in their schoolwork. abroad and traveled and mother, she loves all over the world. The annual eight-week set of activities and everything about her She settled in Dothan home and wants to programs challenges children to read at least a few years back and help others find that 30 minutes a day in the summer months and is now ready to take Brandi Scott love. You can give provides an essential opportunity for kids to on the real estate Scott a call at (334) 714-4882. Stephanie Garcia stay engaged, stay encouraged, keep learning world. Also a licensed Berkshire Hathaway is also proud to and be prepared for success when school massage therapist, Garcia can be reached at announce that one of its other team members, resumes in the fall. This year’s 2017 Summer (334) 477-7642. Angela Blissett, is now a resort property Reading Program theme is called “Paws to Petrey is a graduate relocation specialist and is newly affiliated with of the University Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Read!” and tips its hat to all things Animalia. of Alabama and Properties of Florida. Sponsors are greatly needed. The library worked as an agent Blissett is excited appreciates any donation you or your coordinator for to not only be able organization can make in support of its 2017 one of the top real to help individuals Summer Reading Program. Sponsorship for estate companies in with their real estate this year’s program can take the form of either a Birmingham before needs in Dothan and monetary donation, or reading incentives in the joining The Bobby the surrounding areas, Chelsea Petrey Dean Team in 2014 but also to be able to form of prizes and giveaways, i.e. coupons, gift as a marketing/ help clients find that certificates, etc. Recognition of your support closing coordinator. After being mentored for home away from will be prominently placed on DHCLS’s over two years under Bobby Dean, she recently Angela Blissett home on the beautiful website and other marketing materials. obtained her real estate license. With over white sand beaches of the Gulf Coast. To reach If you have any questions, or would like four years of experience in real estate, Petrey is Blissett, call (334) 618-9212. additional information, contact Kristin professional, knowledgeable and excited about North, children’s and youth services manager, at (334) 793-9767, ext. 4205 or email Whether it’s for a checkup or something more serious, you and your family [email protected]. need convenient, accessible healthcare. Fortunately, the providers at Flowers Medical Group are making it easier than ever to get primary care. Ask about same-day appointments. ASK ABOUT SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS AT OUR SIX LOCATIONS.

Dothan West Family Medicine Dothan Hometown Medicine Family Medicine 4300 West Main St., Suite 16 3120 Southride Lane 500 Healthwest Dr. Dothan, AL 36305 Bonifay, FL 32425 Dothan, AL 36305 334-944-7094 850-547-4440 334-699-5994 Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Ozark Primary Care and Pediatrics Associates 359 James Street 4300 West Main St., Suite 41 210 Westside Drive Ozark, AL 36360 Dothan, AL 36305 Dothan, AL 36303 334-443-0310 334-305-0365 334-793-5074

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10 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS JAN/FEB 2017 94498_FLOW_PCP_4_75x4_1845c.indd 1 12/13/16 10:29 AM BusinessBriefs Mitchell Elected To CCAA Board

The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s for which to be thankful,” said Yancy. “We Executive Director, Dean Mitchell, was continued the great work that was done last recently elected to serve a three-year term on year, hosted a number of successful events, Healthcare Resources the Chamber of Commerce Association of grew our membership and positioned our Offers Medicare 101 Alabama’s 2017 Board of Directors during association for even greater things ahead.” Seminars the association’s annual meeting. The Annual Sisson presented Yancy with the Past Meeting was held as a joint meeting with the Chairwoman’s Recognition. “Together with the Beth Kenward, with the Healthcare Resource Business Council of Alabama. board members that were just nominated and Center, LLC, will be offering a Medicare The CCAA officers elected for 2017 were: elected to serve with me, our mission will truly 101 Seminar series at the Dothan Houston • Chairman - Bill Sisson, president and CEO be driving prosperity through stronger Chambers County Library System’s Main Branch. Free of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, of Commerce in Alabama,” Sisson said. to the public, this series will be held monthly • Chairwoman-Elect - Heather Brothers New, In addition, Billy Canary, Business Council on the fourth Tuesdays at 10:30am, with the The Chamber Gadsden/Etowah County of Alabama president and CEO, presented exception of March and December 2017. In president; the Thompson/Seymour Leadership Award to February, the seminar is planned for Feb. 28, • Vice-Chair for Financial Affairs - Crystal 2014 CCAA Chairman Jim Page. “Jim is truly a The Medicare 101 series is presented to Brown, Decatur-Morgan County Chamber visionary who continues to ‘fly the flag’ for the help inform Medicare eligibles, those coming of Commerce vice president of business and continued Partnership between the Chamber onto Medicare and the caregivers of those on Medicare about their insurance options. investor development; and of Commerce Association of Alabama and the Planned topics of discussion include basic • Vice-Chair for Programs - Diane Poole, Business Council of Alabama,” Canary said. Medicare coverage, prescription coverage Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce options, how the prescription coverage GAP executive director. works and ways to avoid overspending on Along with Mitchell, the other board medication, supplemental insurance, Medicare members elected to three-year terms included Advantage plans, special needs for low income LaTasha Cook, Bessemer Area Chamber of and requirements of social security. Commerce president; Sheryl Smedley, Selma/ For more information, contact Beth Dallas County Chamber of Commerce Kenward at (334) 803-3951 or Joni Wood at executive director; Francine Wasden, (334) 793.9767, ext. 4212. Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce executive director; and Ed Rodriguez, Coastal Alabama Business Chamber president and CEO. Morri Yancy, Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce president, was elected past chairwoman and CCAA President and CEO Dean Mitchell, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s SunSouth John Deere To Jeremy Arthur was elected secretary. executive director, has been elected to serve a three-year “We have accomplished so much during term on the Chamber of Commerce Association of Hold Open House this year and our association has many things Alabama’s 2017 Board of Directors. SunSouth John Deere invites everyone to their Open House being held Saturday, March 4, starting at 11a.m. You could win a Gator XUV 550 or one of many other prizes including a $250 in- store gift certificate from SunSouth Dothan. Astronomy Night At Landmark Park Activities include a free lunch along with a homemade dessert, inflatables for kids, Landmark Park ivites you to join it for an you will get the chance to learn more about the children’s prizes including a $50 in-store gift evening of stargazing Friday, Feb. 17, from night sky. certificate, fire and police department exhibits, 6-9 p.m. Astronomy Night is an exciting and Planetarium programs are not recommended antique cars, antique tractors and many other informative program that gives visitors a view for children under 5. Space for the event is exciting things. of several stars and planets as well as the Orion limited and reservations are required. Admission With 21 convenient locations in Alabama, nebula through telescopes and binoculars on is $4 for members, $5 for scouts and their Georgia and Mississippi, SunSouth aspires the Gazebo lawn. leaders in uniform and $7 for nonmembers to provide customers with access to the right Staff members will help point out winter and free for children 5 and under. Boy Scouts equipment and top notch service with qualified constellations and visitors will even get the and Girl Scouts are welcome. Astronomy Night and certified staff. SunSouth is integrity, quality, chance to experience a “starry” hayride and meets several requirements for the Astronomy commitment and innovation. Its motto is “To campfire. Nightwalks will take place on the Badge. provide the best service under the sun.” boardwalk. And you can warm up in the To make your reservation or for more For more information, contact Dothan Interpretive Center after stargazing and enjoy information, call the park at (334) 794-3452 Store Manager Dewayne Williams at (800) snacks and a program in the planetarium where or visit www.landmarkparkdothan.com. 794-0691. SunSouth John Deere is located at 168 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan.

www.dothan.com 11 BusinessBriefs Hammon Named Employee Of The Year

Four Star Freightliner named Kelly about how Kelly has helped them and how SAMC Creates Clinical Hammon as its Employee of the Year during they love her. I am very proud that she is Four its Year End Employee Celebration. Hammon, Star Freightliner’s 2016 Employee of the Year.” Transition Team who will begin her seventh year with Four Star Hammon said she is grateful for the award The Southeast Alabama Medical Center has Freightliner this month, is the service advisor and calls it an absolute honor. “I am very implemented a clinical transition team, which at the Dothan dealership located at 1507 grateful for the journey I have been on and I consists of LPNs who serve as clinical transition Reeves St. am looking forward to what lies ahead,” said coaches to help expedite the discharge process. Hammon was initially hired as the parts Hammon. “I owe many thanks to those who CTCs work directly with patients to deliver warehouse manager and local parts delivery took the time to sow into my life and give me discharge information, medical education and driver. Her drive and dedication led to her the opportunity to move forward.” more. being noticed by Service Manager Cindy Each nursing unit is assigned two CTCs. Mathews. In 2014, she accepted the position The goal of the clinical transition team is to as service advisor. have patients discharged within one hour of “When Kelly first started working in the physician order. the parts department, I saw the way she “Everyone loves the clinical transition interacted with customers,” said Mathews. coaches. They communicate well with the “The customers liked her and she had a lot of patients and staff,” said Sharon Bussey, patience. I felt this was a good trait to have 3-Central/Pediatrics director. “This initiative in a service advisor. This was one of the best has been well received and helps both our decisions I have made.” nurses and patients.” Dealer Principal Jerry Kocan describes If you have any questions or need additional Hammon as a Four Star Freightliner information about the clinical transition team, true success story. “She took a physically contact SAMC Media Coordinator Steve Pearce demanding job to start out with (warehouse at (334) 805-3388 or [email protected]. manager) and never missed a beat,” Kocan said. “Her smile and positive mental attitude is Kelly Hammon recently was named Four Star Freightliner’s Employee of The Year. Pictured with infectious and it positively affects everyone she Hammon is Four Star Freightliner Dealer Principal meets. “We get regular customer compliments Jerry Kocan.

WITH STROKE,TIME LOST IS BRAIN LOST.

SAMC is the region’s first hospital to earn the prestigious Gold Plus SAMC recently created a clinical transition team. Stroke Award from the American Members of the team are (l-r) Tamekia McGlon, Heart Association and American Virginia McWaters, Ann Gober, Selena Thomas, Stroke Association. Sherry Starling, Jo-Lin Ellis, Dawn Parks and Latoyah Hudson. From the area’s first responders to SAMC’s highly trained stroke team of physicians, nurses and YOURCHAMBER clinical team members, patients receive the latest stroke care SAMC IS THE REGION’S GOLD available. Attention STANDARD FOR STROKE CARE. This means a coordinated and Members! quicker response time, which in turn means less damage caused PROVIDING PATIENTS THE by the stroke. If you know of a business interested in benefiting from HIGHEST LEVEL OF ADVANCED joining the Chamber, please STROKE CARE. contact Hayden Camp at (334) 792-5138 or hcamp@ dothan.com. 1108 Ross Clark Circle Top 10% in nation for patient safety Dothan, Alabama 36301 334-793-8111 samc.org

12 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS JAN/FEB 2017 BusinessBriefs

Home Instead Earns Quality Award Tickets Now On Sale Annual International Food Lan Berry, owner of Dothan’s Home positive feedback from our clients, family Instead Senior Care, recently was presented members and CAREGivers adds meaning to Festival our work and service to others.” a PEAQ Award by Home Instead Inc., a The Zonta Club of Dothan will present Serving Coffee, Dale, Henry, Houston, franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care the 30th Annual International Food Festival Barbour and Geneva counties, Berry added that network. The Home Instead Senior Care Monday, March 13, at 6 p.m. in the National his office has served more than 1,000 residents network demonstrates commitment to quality Peanut Festival ALFA Building. Readers are in the Wiregrass area since October 2007. care through its proprietary PEAQ program, invited to come join the club as it celebrates The services provided include personal care, Pursuing Excellence by Advancing Quality. In 30 years of the International Food Festival specialized Alzheimer’s care, assistance with consultation with J.D. Power and Associates, with all-you-can-eat traditional dishes from activities of daily living, medication reminders, CAREGivers and clients are routinely around the world. meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, surveyed to ensure consistent delivery of high The event features over 30 food booths with incidental transportation and more, enabling quality service. food from Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Greece, seniors to live safely and comfortably in their “We are honored to receive this recognition,” Lebanon, British Isles, Mexico, Japan, India, homes for as long as possible. said Berry. “The privilege of going into private Hawaii, Pakistan and more. For more information about Home homes to deliver care is not one we take This food festival will benefit Chrysalis Instead Senior Care, contact Liz Woodard at lightly. We have a team of very dedicated and Home for Girls, Girls Inc., House of Ruth, The (334) 699-6815 or visit www.homeinstead. committed CAREGivers and staff members Exchange Center for Child Abuse Prevention com\689. who deliver exceptional care. To receive such and Healthy You Genesis II House, as well as local scholarships and international projects that empower and educate women. Event Celebrating 15 Years sponsorships are also available: Platinum $1,000, Gold $500, Silver $250 and Bronze Of Service $100. Advance tickets are $25 per person, $10 Gene McGriff State Farm Insurance agency for ages 4-10 and reserve tables (seats eight) invites readers to join them in congratulating $250. Tickets at the door are $30 and $15. Patti Ballard, marketing coordinator and sales, Registration Now Open Sponsors will receive special marketing before for her 15 years of service at the agency. during and after the event as well as tickets to “Ballard has been an outstanding asset to For Kids Marathon the event. Tickets can be purchased at Shute the insurance agency developing relationships Pecan. with our clients throughout her years by taking Life South’s 2017 Five Points of Life Kids Zonta International is a leading global care of her ‘flock’. She has been a dedicated Marathon is just around the corner and organization of professionals empowering and hardworking team member from the day registration is now open until Monday, Feb. 6. women worldwide through service and she started,” said owner Gene McGriff. “It has A kids-free event, the marathon is open to ages advocacy. Zonta has over 30,000 members been a privilege to work with her and watch kindergarten through eighth grade. in 67 countries. It also has close ties with the concern and care she takes with every Scheduled for Saturday, March 11, at 8 a.m. the United Nations and serves as a non- client handling their specific needs relating to at Northview High School, now is the time for governmental advisor to the UN on women’s insurance.” youngsters to register and start charting their issues. The Zonta Club of Dothan meets If you would like more information, or have miles. Last year, over 200 kids participated. the fourth Monday of every month at the any insurance questions or needs, contact the Participants in K-eighth grade will run or Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc. McGriff agency at (334) 793-7618. walk the full 26.2 mile marathon distance a To purchase your tickets or for more little bit at a time, logging their distance as information, contact Tami Page at (334) 618- they go. Then on March 11, they will have the 2791 or [email protected]. opportunity to celebrate their accomplishment and earn a medal at the finish line. All participants also receive a T-shirt and a finisher’s medal. Registration is free until Feb. 6, and entry forms and running logs are available online at www.fivepointsoflife.org, or at LifeSouth’s Wiregrass headquarters next to Jim Skinner Honda at 3833 Ross Clark Circle. For more information, contact Melinda Congratulations to Patti Ballard on her 15 years of Hinds at (334) 318-8938 or mahinds@ service at Gene McGriff State Farm Insurance. lifesouth.org.

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Bright Key Volunteers WMA Receives Grants Needed The Wiregrass Museum of Art and in-studio family activities, and classes centered Conference Center is pleased to announce it on the themes of exhibiting artists’ work. Bright Key is currently in need of has received two grants totaling $15,000 for An award in the amount of $5,000 was volunteers for the programs at Highlands 2017 annual exhibitions and programming also made toward WMA’s ongoing, multi- and Selma Street Elementary and Girard and and collections care from the Alabama State phase collections cataloging project. The Honeysuckle Middle schools. Council on the Arts, the state arts agency. museum’s permanent collection consists of Whether its homework help or assisting WMA received $10,000 for 2017 annual approximately 1,200 objects, and focuses with projects, you do not have to be an expert exhibitions and artist programming, on Alabama artists, contemporary American on any subject, because all the tools you will which will primarily highlight the work of art and works on paper, including works by need are provided. If you have an hour a week Alabama artists, including solo and group Jim Dine, Robert Indiana, Frank Stella and and a heart for helping kids, they can put you exhibitions, and will pair Alabama art Josef Albers. The extensive inventory and to work. alongside national and international artists. preservation project is in its third phase, and In 2017, the museum will present several WMA staff will use funding to complete the projects both on-site and off-site, including digitization of object records. “Volunteering is at the very solo exhibitions of work by Darius Hill, Completion of this phase of the project will core of being a human. No Cindy Wagner, Susie Bowman, Mark Leputa allow WMA staff to offer objects within the one has made it through life and Butch Anthony. permanent collection in a more efficient manner Other exhibitions include Youth Art to the public through exhibitions, and will allow without someone else’s help.” Month, featuring the Out of the (Art) Box scholars, educators and artists to better access Heather French Terry student installation project; the Helen Keller the collection through digital research. Art Show of Alabama; and partnerships with WMA is the only collecting visual arts Bright Key feels there’s nothing like the area nonprofits, including the Wiregrass Blues museum for a 100-mile reach, and seeks satisfaction that comes with knowing you’ve Society and advocates for the homeless. WMA to preserve and utilize its collection as a helped guide a child to a brighter future, will offer additional programming, including significant cultural resource for the Wiregrass artist lectures, workshops/demos, in-gallery and area and the 650,000 residents it serves. especially when it’s in your own community. For more information, visit www. brightkeywiregrass.org. Bay Limousine Adds To Fleet

Bay Limousine Service is proud to announce the addition of three new 56-passenger Van Hool charter buses and Lincoln Continental to its existing fleet. Has Your Address Changed? This addition brings the fleet to 38 vehicles ranging from vintage wedding cars up to 56-passenger charter buses. Serving the tri-state area, Bay Limousine

Dothan Are Chamber P.O. Box 638 Dothan, AL 36302 is the largest livery service in the state with

Dothan Area Chamber of Commer locations in Auburn and Dothan, Alabama. P.O. Box 638 Dothan, AL 36302 For more information, contact Edwin Cherry at (334) 792-8100 or visit www. baylimouisneservice.com,

Don’t forget to let the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce know if your mailing address has changed so we can be sure to keep you up-to-date on activities and events.

Call Hayden Camp at (334) 792-5138 or email [email protected]. Bay Limousine Service adds three new 56-passenger Van Hool charter buses and Lincoln Continental to its fleet.

14 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS JAN/FEB 2017 GrowDothan Wayne Farms Receives CSX Industrial Development Wallace Graduates First Partnershipping Award Sheet Metal Technician Class

Wayne Farms representative, Glenn Smith, Congratulations to all the students who was recently awarded CSX’s Industrial recently graduated from the first class of Development Partnershipping Award. This Wallace Community College’s new Sheet award is given to those who best understand Metal Technician program. and implement the principles of Industrial This program is a great example of industry Development. and education working together to meet the Wayne Farms, one of the largest feed mill area’s business needs and providing career operations in the United States, is a valued CSX customer. Wayne Farms first approached opportunities for many. CSX with interest in establishing a feed mill If you would like more information about in Alabama several years ago. After an optimal the program, contact Joe Johnson, WCC’s customer experience, Wayne Farms chose director of workforce development, at (334) to establish a feed mill operation in Ozark, 556.2414 or [email protected]. Alabama. Slated to begin shipping cars in mid- January 2017, this location will be able to hold Wayne Farm’s Glen Smith (fourth from left) was 110-car trains with a loop track and express recently awarded CSX’s Industrial Development unloading. Partnershipping Award. Pictured (l-r) with Smith Smith has been a fundamental factor are Chris Worth, CSX assistant division manager; in ensuring the Wayne Farms project was Stephanie Lane, CSX Industrial Development; initially secured and that the project developed Rashard Howard, CSX Industrial Development; smoothly. He embodies this Partnershipping Derrick Smith, CSX vice president strategic business Award and is an invaluable stakeholder for the development; Tom Marchese, CSX trainmaster; and Brian Wronko, CSX senior account manager. CSX family.

What Fantastic News!

Elton Maddox, Wayne Farms’ board chairman, is pictured at the Wayne Farms’ Grand Opening of the South Alabama Feed Mill. Serving hundreds of Alabama chicken farms, this mill will purchase more than 3 million bushels of corn locally, provide 40 jobs and is a $55 million investment. What a fantastic and positive regional impact all across the Wiregrass region!

YOURCHAMBER

Spotlight your business. Get more exposure! As a Chamber member, you are entitled to one free business card ad in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, Chamber Connections, within 90 days from the date you join. For more information, contact Melia McKean at (334) 792-5138 or [email protected].

www.dothan.com 15 WorkforceDevelopment Clusters, Industrial Codes, Occupational Codes and Jobs, Is There a Useful Connection?

Industry clusters are groups of similar and Occupational Codes identify groups of jobs related in knowledge, related firms in a defined geographic area that skills and work activity. The U.S. Department of Labor actually identifies share common markets, technologies, worker 6,600 occupations, but they combine those that are closely related under skill needs, and which are often linked by one occupational code reducing the number of listed occupations to 841. buyer-seller relationships. There are several Before the Standard Occupational Classification system was developed, organizations that have developed taxonomies the pre-1999 Dictionary of Occupational Titles listed 12,741 titles. The for industry clusters. The most useful is the Office of Employment Statistics provides regional employment and wage Harvard University “U.S. Cluster Mapping data annually based on SOC. This is what we provide when a company Project.” It provides a logical cataloging of requests local wage estimates for specific occupations. industrial sectors into traded and local clusters. It would be nice if we could correlate occupational codes relevant to the Steve Turkoski, industrial sector codes, but there is no common personnel requirement Project Manager Clusters are labeled by descriptive names such as: “Aerospace Vehicle and Defense” and “Wood among identical companies. Occupations like clerks, cashiers, Products.” They have developed 51 traded clusters and 16 local clusters. receptionists, material movers and the like are utilized in every sector. In our region 35 percent of employment is in traded clusters while 65 The military has a Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE) that lists percent is in local clusters. Basically, traded clusters involve production every member of the organization and their specialty/skill set, but the and local clusters support the consumer needs of the local economy. private sector and the non-military public sector is much too varied to Industry Sectors are an area of the economy in which businesses have such a system. share the same or related product or service. Sectors are defined by There has been some attempt to measure occupational concentration by the Office of Management and Budget. The sectors are identified by industry, but as you can imagine the correlation is very high in some North American Industrial Classification System. NAICS uses both occupational groups like healthcare support, and very low for occupations descriptive titles and a numerical classification system. such as management. The correlation measure is the Herfindahl- Hirschman index. It has a scale from 0 to 10,000 and is based on the • The structure of NAICS is hierarchical. It is composed sum of the squares of two variables, both of which range from 0 to 100. of five levels. • Superclusters -11 Natural resources and mining Construction Manufacturing Trade, transportation, and utilities Information Financial activities Professional and business services Education and health services Leisure and hospitality Other services Unclassified • Level 1: sectors (two-digit codes) 11---- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 21---- Mining, Quarrying and Oil and Gas Extraction 22---- Utilities 23---- Construction 31---- Manufacturing 42---- Wholesale Trade As we work at recruiting companies to the region we must be aware of the 44---- Retail Trade types of occupations that those companies employ and compare that to 48---- Transportation and Warehousing the regional workforce and training resources. In most cases a company 51---- Information considering locating here provides us with a list of occupational codes 52---- Finance and Insurance they employ. This allows us to analyze the density of individuals with the 53---- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing requisite existing skill sets. If the occupational codes are not provided, the 54---- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services best we can do is to provide information on the number of companies in 55---- Management of Companies and Enterprises related industries. 56---- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 61---- Educational Services 62---- Health Care and Social Assistance Area Business Needed For Career Fair 71---- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 72---- Accommodation and Food Services Your business or organization has the opportunity to help Troy 81---- Other Services (except Public Administration) University Dothan students, upcoming graduates and alumni to “Find 99---- Industries not classified the Job You’ll Love” by attending the annual 2017 Valentine’s Day Career • Level 2: subsectors(93) (three-digit codes) Fair to be held Thursday, Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. until noon. To register for the fair, visit http://troy.edu/careerservices and look • Level 3: industry groups (four-digit codes) for the registration page under the “Announcements” column/Dothan • Level 4: industries (five-digit codes) Campus Events in the center of the page. • Level 5: Canadian industries (six-digit codes) For more information, contact Joanne Krist at [email protected] or (334) 983-6556, ext. 1223.

16 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS JAN/FEB 2017 LeadershipDevelopment Youth Leadership Dothan-Houston County Class 25 Health Care Day

Youth Leadership Dothan-Houston County Class 25 held its Health Following lunch, the class visited Flowers Hospital where CEO Care Day in January 2017. Suzanne Woods welcomed the class to the facility. The class also enjoyed The class began the day at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center two educational presentations and had the opportunity to tour the Cath where Claudia Hall, marketing/public relations vice president, welcomed Lab, operating room and Sleep Center. the class. Afterwards, there were presentations by SAMC Hospitalist Dr. Thank you to all the hospitals, facilities and leaders who took time out Amith Skandham and Chris Detter, LPTA, tours of the lab, ER, Stroke of their busy schedules to meet with the class to provide the students with Lab and a tour of HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital. a great overview of medical services available in our area.

Leadership Dothan Class 35 Courts, Local & State Government Day

Leadership Dothan Class 35 held its Courts, Local & State Government Other activities included visiting with Houston County Chairman Day in January 2017. Mark Culver, touring the G. W. Carver Museum and finishing the day The class began its day at the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce with Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz. with a continental breakfast and presentations by Rep. Steve Clouse and Thank you to all the individuals and agencies involved in helping to Probate Judge Patrick Davenport. Afterwards the class visited the Dothan make the day informative for the class. Rescue Mission and met with Brad Hardy.

Gather. Enjoy. Celebrate. LeadershipThurs Dothanday, February Celebrating 23, 2017 35 Years Calvary Baptist Church, Fellowship Center Leadership Dothan’s journey began in 1981 when the first class gathered THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS LEADERSHIP to develop skills essential for the 21st century901 leadership. Montezuma Since then, Avenue, over Dothan, AL 36303 900 leaders from all segments of the community have participated in the PLATINUM DOTHAN program and have committed to Leadership Dothan’s goal of becoming PO Box 638 a servant leader. Kenston J. Gri n, Keynote Speaker You are invited to join Leadership Dothan as it celebrates 35 years of Dothan, AL 36302 leadership and community service Thursday, Feb.Dream 23, in BuildersCalvary Baptist Communications, Inc. Church’s Fellowship Center. The celebration will kick off11:00 with aa.m. Gathering – 11 :30 Fellowship GOLD and Networking at 11 a.m. followed by a great lunch and program at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Kenston J. Griffin, 11:30from Dream – 1:30 Builders Lunch & Program Communication Inc. Business Attire The cost is $35 per person or $350 for a reserved table (seats eight). The registration deadline is Feb. 16.Each Register alumnus by February will 10receive to receive a at-shirt if you RSVP by FebruarySILVER 10 Leadership Dothan T-shirt. Event proceeds will be donated to the Youth LeadershipCost: Dothan-Houston $35 per person County or program $350 and for a localCorporative nonprofit. Tables or your class may purchase a table (seats 8) To register or for more information, contact Linda Kelley at (334) 792- 5138 or [email protected] more. information contact Linda Kelley; [email protected] or 792-5138

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Flowers Insurance • Primm & Mendheim • Servis First Bank • Southern Light SmallBusinessDevelopment Is Your Business Using New I-9 Form?

The federal government has made changes to The fines for I-9 paperwork violations have Form I-9, a document all employers must have increased from a range of $110 to $1,100 per on all employees, even if they only employ one violation to a range of $216 to $2,156 per person. By Jan. 22, 2017, employers must have violation. NxLevel Business begun using the revised form, dated Nov. 16, 2016, for all new hires. Planning Series 2017 You don’t need to complete new I-9s for your existing workforce, but you will need to Growing Your Business use the new form for any existing employees who require re-verifying for their work Tuesdays, March 21 – May 18 authorization. 5:30 – 8:30 PM You can find the new Form I-9, Employment Troy University, Dothan Campus Eligibility Verification form and other I-9 Adams Hall, Room 206 information at www.uscis.gov/i-9. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration The NxLeveL Growing Your Business Series Services designed the new Form I-9 to be easier is a nine-session course designed for people to fill out on a computer. A paper version that who want to start or grow a new business can be printed and then filled out also exists. and need the skills to test the feasibility of FINES INCREASE 100 PERCENT - The their business concept. Participants develop a revision in the form follows an almost 100 business plan which acts as a blueprint for their percent increase in the fines for mistakes or start-up venture. omissions on the form. The new penalties, which The course will be held Tuesdays, went into effect Aug. 1, 2016, apply to violations March 21 – May 18, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on that occurred after November 2, 2015. the Troy University Dothan Campus in Adams Hall, Room 206. The weekly sessions include discussion of Brain Storming various business topics and guest speakers from Start Or Build Your Business Today! the local community, including successful business owners, marketing experts, an The Entrepreneurship Council will present Commerce, the seminar will cover things to attorney, an insurance professional, an account a seminar titled “Brain Storming: Start Or think about and where to go to find information and local leaders. Build Your Business Today!” Thursday, Feb. you need to develop your business plan. The course cost is $199, if payment is 23, at 5:30 p.m. in Troy University Dothan’s The seminar is free and for more information, received by March 14. After March 14, the Harrison Room located in Malone Hall. contact Mackroyce Corbit Jr. at (334) 655- cost is $249. The fee includes all nine sessions, Presented by Dr. Steve Turkoski, project 0417 or email Dr. Richard Voss at vossr@troy. books and materials. Seating is limited and manager for the Dothan Area Chamber of edu. reserved for the first 25 paid attendees. To register for NxLeveL, go to http://bit. ly/NxLeveLDothan2017A or call Brenda Marcum at (334) 674-2425 or bmarcum@ Severe Weather Preparedness troy.edu. Sales Tax Holiday February 24-26 This program is sponsored by: Troy University Small Business Development Alabama’s sixth severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, and ends at midnight, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. Center Continuing Education Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. Alabama shoppers can stock up tax free on common supplies costing less than $60 that every home and business needs to The SBDC at Troy University is a member of the Alabama SBDC Network. Funded in part through a prepare for a natural disaster, or even a general emergency. cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Generators costing $1,000 or less can also be purchased free Administration. Reasonable accommodations for of the state’s 4 percent sales tax during the three-day tax person with disabilities will be made if requested holiday. at least two weeks in advance. Contact Brenda Marcum, 100 Industrial Blvd., Troy, AL 36801, For more information, go to (334) 674-2425. www.alabamaretail.org/alabamasalestaxholidays

18 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS JAN/FEB 2017 There are DOTHAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE a lot of people 2017 Small Business Person of the Year looking for Award Nominations The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce has been presenting the your business. Small Business Person of the Year award to deserving outstanding business owners since 1987. Agnes Simpson of WOOF Radio was the Chamber’s first Small Business Person of the Year award recipient. This prestigious recognition is awarded annually to an individual owner of a local small business (1-25 employees). The candidate must show growth or sustainability of their business, have strong employee relations, show commitment to social responsibility and exemplify strong community involvement. Although the candidates will be judged in all of these areas they do not have to excel in every area to win. Do you know a small business owner with a success story and who is making a contribution to the local community and the economy? If so, nominate them. The Chamber will accept nominations for the 2017 Small Business Person of the Year from Jan. 15 to March 15, 2017. The winner will be announced in May at the Small Business Week General Membership Luncheon. Each nominee must meet the following criteria: • Employ between one and 25 people. • Be the founder, partner or owner of the business. • Business must be a member in good standing of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. • Have been an active Chamber member for at least three continuous years. Let them find you. • Business must have been operating in the Dothan area for a minimum of three years. IN THIS NEWSLETTER ON OUR WEBSITE • Business must exhibit growth and longevity, involvement in community development, innovative practices, and success in the face Over 6,000* read Over 4,000 visit of adversity. The Connections www.dothan.com • Adhere to ethical business practices. each month. each month. • Candidate can not have won award within the past 10 years. Reach over 1,000 Chamber Reach new prospects To nominate a small business person, fill out the information below. member businesses with a searching for local low cost ad each month. information about Dothan. (Please type or print)

AD SIZE COST PER MONTH Name of Nominee:______AD SIZE COST PER MONTH 1 Mo. 3 Mo. 6 Mo. 1 Yr. Company:______Bus. Card $130 $117 $110.50 $104 1 Mo. 3 Mo. 6 Mo. 1 Yr. Standard $75 $67.50 $63.75 $60 Back Cover $160 $144 $136 $128 Nominated By:______Small $210 $189 $178.50 $168 Medium $260 $234 $221 $208 Your Phone Number or Email Address:______Large $375 $337.50 $318.75 $300 Ads will be linked to advertiser’s * Estimated total based on 2,400 Website at no additional charge. ______subscriptions Why this individual deserves recognition: (For additional comments, Call (334) 792-5138 to get connected. attach an additional sheet.)______

DOTHAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Return this form to: Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce • Attn: Hayden Camp We reach the people you should be reaching. P.O. Box 638 • Dothan, AL 36302 • Fax: (334) 794-4796 Or email Hayden at [email protected] www.dothan.com Nominations are due by March 15, 2017 Thank you for your nomination!

EconomicIndicators Labor Force for the Dothan MSA for November: 61,916 in 2015; 63,006 in 2016 58,379 in 2015; 59,480 in 2016 Employed Unemployment for the Dothan MSA for November: 5.7% in 2015; 5.6% in 2016 Residential Building Permits for the City of Dothan for November: 6 issued ($1.79 million) in 2015; 20 issued ($5.11 million) in 2016 Home Sales in Dothan for November: 77 sold in 2015; 96 sold in 2016 Enplanements for Dothan Regional Airport for November: 4,143 in 2015; 4,149 in 2016 Houston County & Dothan Sales and Use Tax Collections ($) for November: $1,256,471 in 2015; $1,473,974 in 2016 (County) $4,329,288 in 2015; $5,038,373 in 2016 (City)

Editor's Note: Sources for this information vary; call the Chamber for details. Data as of 1/9/17. Visit www.dothan.com for the most current information.

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