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WWW.CULLMANCHAMBER.ORG 2 CLASSIC CULLMAN | 2014-15 256-734-1504 We’ll help you find your dream home! Residential & Commercial An independently owned and operated member of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation Jeff Hill, Broker Jim Phillips Nancy Wright Sharon Shaver 708-3456 708-5670 339-0258 708-1767 Amy Martinez Sandy Morgan Bruce Farr Robyn Johnson 338-1258 708-9715 709-1654 727-0713 Rita Fromhold Dennis Brown Debby Collins Tammy Hollis Jamie Oliver 338-6956 708-1171 962-4663 339-4766 507-0828 204 4th Ave., SE * Cullman AL 35055 WWW.CULLMANCHAMBER.ORG 3 CLASSIC CULLMAN | 2014-15 welcome 6 Chamber of Commerce 9 Introduction 11 Letter from the President INDEX 12 Chamber Board coNtact NUMBERS 29 13 Quick Reference LIFESTYLE 24 18 Faith & Religion 19 Outdoor Living 20 Shopping EDUcatioN & CHILDREN 22 Cullman: The best 42 place to raise children in Alabama 24 Public & Private Education 27 Wallace State Community College health 29 Healthcare 33 Physician Directory >> 38 Healthy Lifestyles BUSINESS & INDUSTRY 44About the Cover 40 Cullman Regional Airport 42 Agri-Business From L to R: Trent Boyd- Harvest Farm, 44 Area Industry Shirley Quattlebaum-State Farm Insurance and Uriel Cienfuegos- Royal Technologies. 48 Top 5 Most Business Friendly Photo taken at Wallace State Community College’s School of Nursing and Center for commUNITY Science. Cover photographer/Lisa Jones 50 Community Causes For more information, contact: 53 Suburban Living 55 Lake Living The Cullman Area Published by 57 Senior Living Chamber of Commerce The Cullman Times 301 2nd Avenue Southwest 300 4th Avenue NE MEMBERSHIP Cullman, Alabama 35055 Cullman, AL 35055 256.734.0454 256.734.2131 60 Chamber Members cullmanchamber.org cullmantimes.com Layout by Jessica Wells WWW.CULLMANCHAMBER.ORG 4 CLASSIC CULLMAN | 2014-15 >> WWW.CULLMANCHAMBER.ORG 5 CLASSIC CULLMAN | 2014-15 WWW.CULLMANCHAMBER.ORG 6 CLASSIC CULLMAN | 2014-15 What does the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Do? The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is the energizing and vitalizing force of the community. It seeks to unite all the agricultural, industrial, commercial, governmental, religious, educational, and civic interests for the purpose of concerted action in supporting those activates which are broader than any single business or industry, but which promote the welfare of the county as a whole. Monthly Events Community Luncheon – A chance for the community, as well as thought leaders, to gather together for food, fellowship, and hear from invited guests on a variety of interesting topics. Morning Blend – An opportunity for members Quarterly Events and guests to discuss contemporary issues and exchange business tips and ideas Biscuits & Business – a structured, breakfast Hops & Shops – Brings hundreds of shoppers to and networking event with featured speakers Cullman - Retailers extend shopping hours and local Business After Hours – a fun-filled, social breweries offer craft beer sampling throughout the networking event for members Central Business District Annual Events Cullman Area Reverse Business Industry and Trade Montgomery Drive In – an opportunity for local Expo [CARBITE] – Provides “face-time” for local vendors business and industry professionals to connect with and service providers to share their services and visit elected representatives on the state level booths occupied by plant managers, purchasing Washington Fly In - an opportunity for local business managers, and a variety of industry leaders & industry professionals to visit our nation’s capital Industry Appreciation Reception – By invitation only, and connect with representatives on the national level this event honors local industries and their leaders for Membership Appreciation Cook Out – A members- contributing to the local economy and increasing the only appreciation event quality of life for its citizens. Cullman Area Tourism Awards - recognizes State of the Schools & Student/Teacher of the Year – remarkable individuals, businesses and organizations This event recognizes the efforts and hard work of who contribute to the success of the tourism industry those within our educational field. in the Cullman area. FARM Y’ALL – a cultural festival and family-fun event Annual Meeting & Gala – the Chamber’s opportunity which recognizes the contributions of the agricultural to celebrate and honor the previous year’s leadership community and accomplishments Career Awareness Fair – A “school-to-work” event for President’s Prayer Breakfast – This event brings th area 10 graders to help with career placement together business, community, and faith-based Farm to Fork Dinner – a community dinner which leaders for a time of sharing and mutual support. recognizes farmers and local growers State of the Community – provides the county and State of the Hospital – This event recognizes the efforts each of the municipalities in Cullman County the and hard work within our Medical Field. The Health opportunity to share information on their community. Care Professional of the year is awarded. WWW.CULLMANCHAMBER.ORG 7 CLASSIC CULLMAN | 2014-15 A Little bit about the CULLMAN AREA nd PO Box 1104 • 301 2 Ave. SW • Cullman, AL 35056 (35055) • 256-734-0454 • (Fax) 256-737-7443 800-313-5114 • [email protected] • www.cullmanchamber.org Cullman, Alabama offers the convenience of a growing number of retail stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, while maintaining the positives of a smaller community. The wonderful thing about Cullman is that it offers a family feeling you cannot find anywhere else. Cullman is located in the center of the northern half of Alabama on Brindley Mountain, part of the Cumberland Plateau. Situated just off I-65, Cullman is 35 miles south of the Tennessee River and approximately 30 minutes from Decatur, 45 minutes from Huntsville and 45 minutes from Birmingham. Cullman County covers 743 square miles and includes 11 municipalities: Baileyton, Colony, Cullman, Dodge City, Fairview, Garden City, Good Hope, Hanceville, Holly Pond, South Vinemont and West Point. Population Statistics Cullman County 80,648 Households 31,959 Town of Baileyton 610 Average Household Income $45,312 Town of Colony 268 Median Household Income $33,044 City of Cullman 14,864 US Unemployment Rate 7.3% Town of Dodge City 593 Alabama Unemployment Rate 6.5% Town of Fairview 446 Cullman County Town of Garden City 492 Unemployment Rate 5.6% City of Good Hope 2,264 (As of July 2014, AL Dept. of Industrial Relations) City of Hanceville 2,982 Average Home Value $124,773 Town of Holly Pond 798 Town of South Vinemont 749 Average Age 37.4 Town of West Point 586 Total Incorporated 24,652 (2010 Census) Total Unincorporated 55,843 Top Ten Employers Top Ten Employers Product Number of Employees Cullman County School System Education 1,225 Cullman Regional Medical Center Health/Medical 1,069 Wal-Mart Distribution Center Retail Distribution 879 REHAU Inc. Bumpers/Molding 744 State of Alabama Government 683 Topre America Corp. Automotive Metal Stamping 649 Golden Rod Broilers Poultry 600 Wallace State College Education 550 Cullman County Commission Government 524 Wal-Mart Supercenter Retail 450 WWW.CULLMANCHAMBER.ORG 8 CLASSIC CULLMAN | 2014-15 Introduction Cullman, A Great Place to Call Home Cullman’s Forced toFounder leave his native country of Bavaria, Cullman’s founder and young revolutionist made his way to America. He settled in the south, favoring its inherent charm. Stak- ing his claim in the countryside, he bestowed his surname as the town’s official name - Cullmann. Col. Johann Gottfried Cullmann left Europe penniless and bankrupt, fleeing from a country ruled by a ruthless mon- arch. He worked on a freight boat to earn enough money to travel over to the United States, leaving behind his wife and three children to care for his terminally ill mother-in- law. In 1869, just four short years after the Civil War had ended and the South was busy rebuilding, Cullmann was living in Cincinnati and began to read about the new opportunities that lay in Dixie. Cullmann had found the land he wanted but didn’t have the money to buy it. Eventually Cullmann met an official of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad who liked Cullmann’s idea for a new settlement and would help turn his idea into a reality. Cullmann took an option out on several hundred thou- sand acres of land and then narrowed his choice down to a substantial amount of land that the railroad agreed to finance. Cullmann advertised for settlers and convinced 15 Cincinnati families to relocate and colonize in Alabama. In April of 1873, the first families came to what is now known as Cullman. The very first store went up in the fall WELLS of that year. An incorporation election was held the next year in 1874, with 23 people voting in favor to form a city and seven opposed. 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