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Outstanding Business LEADERS To Be Inducted PAGE 5 Grow Dothan Team TARGETS Aerospace Connections PAGE 13 What’s EventsCalendar August S M T W T F S INSIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 August 2016 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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7-11 Business Briefs 2 Ambassador and Diplomat Committee Meeting 12 Grow Dothan Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) Small Business Seminar: LinkedIn and You 13 Workforce Development Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber *See page 14 for more information. Reservations required: (334) 792-5138 14 Small Business Development 3 Military Affairs Committee Meeting – 9:30 a.m. Also In This Issue Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) 9 Troy University Small Business Counseling – 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. 9 SpectraCare Receives Honor Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber) *Reservations required: (334) 792-5138 11 Cybulsky Joins Flowers Ribbon Cutting: Plato’s Closet – 10:30 a.m. Hospital Administration Location: 2419 Murphy Mill Road 14 New Overtime Rules 11 Small Business Seminar: Video Marketing is the Future Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber Dramatically Increases *See page 14 for more information. Reservations required: (334) 792-5138

Exposure To Employers Dothan Area Young Professionals’ Summer Social – 5:15 p.m. Location: 153 Mary Lou Lane (Folklore Brewing & Meadery) 17 Board of Directors’ Meeting – 8:15 a.m. Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)

18 Ribbon Cutting: Chick-Fil-A at Wiregrass Commons Mall Your Cover Photo Location: 900 Commons Drive, Suite 407 Your cover photo features two outstanding business 31 General Membership Luncheon – noon CONNECTIONSAugust 2016 ConnectionsDothan Area Chamber of Commerce leaders - Thomas Allen Location: 795 Ross Clark Circle (Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.’s Sterling Event “Tom” Shirley, Home Oil Services Rotary Hall) Co Inc / Hobo Pantry *Doors and buffet open at 11:30 a.m. Reservations required: (334) 792-5138 Food Stores, and Dr. Linda Young, Wallace

Outstanding Business Community College - who LEADERS To Be Inducted will be inducted into the PAGE 5 Grow Dothan Team 2016 Dothan Business TARGETS Mark Your Calendar! Aerospace Connections Hall of Fame. PAGE 13 General Membership Luncheon Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.’s Sterling Event Services Rotary Hall August 31 • Noon www.dothan.com Jo Bonner, vice Luncheon Wednesday, Aug. 31, at noon chancellor for economic (doors and buffet open at 11:30 a.m.) at (334) 792-5138 development for the Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.’s Sterling University of Alabama Events Services Rotary Hall. system will be our Tickets for the luncheon are $15 for guest speaker at the Chamber members or $150 for a reserved Dothan Area Chamber table (seats eight). Reservations are required by Jo Bonner, of Commerce’s next Monday, Aug. 29, and can be made by calling Vice Chancellor General Membership (334) 792-5138.

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Dickey’s BBQ Pit New Beginning 2115 E. Main St., Suite 8 Ministries Dothan, AL 36301 International Inc. Greg Smith 800 W. Powell St. (334) 446-0136 Dothan, AL 36303 www.dickeys.com R. Phillip Mitchell RESTAURANTS (334) 578-8035 www.tpcnb.org RELIGIOUS GROUPS – CHURCHES – NON- DENOMINATIONAL

Dothan Hematology Southern Alabama & Oncology, PC Self Storage 187 Healthwest Drive 1679 E. Malvern Highway Dothan, AL 36303 Dothan, AL 36305 Venty Butts Phillip Reeder (334) 792-9500 (214) 206-7613 HEALTH CARE www.southernalabamastorage.com STORAGE

Dothan West Family Straightline Parking, LLC Medicine 443 Rowland Road 500 Healthwest Drive Dothan, AL 36301-4769 Dothan, AL 36303 Scott Palmer Amy Balkcom (334) 797-5919 (334) 699-5994 PARKING SERVICES www.flowersmedicalgroup.com HEALTH CARE

Fairway Independent GROUNDBREAKING Mortgage Corp. Harley-Davidson of 407 N. Shady Lane Dothan Dothan, AL 36303 2418 Ross Clark Circle Austin Parker Dothan, AL 36301 (334) 350-3770 Carthel (Dutch) Holland www.fairwaydothan.com (334) 792-0063 MORTGAGES www.harleyofdothan.com MOTORCYCLES – DEALERS

JC Penney Co. RELOCATION Sephora Brand Launch Titan Magic Shows 900 Commons Drive, 518 N. Daleville Ave. Suite 900 Enterprise, AL 36330 Dothan, AL 36303 James Cunningham Tameka Belcher (334) 494-5996 (334) 794-0531 www.titanmagic.net www.jcp.com ENTERTAINMENT DEPARTMENT STORES PARTY RENTALS

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21st Century Oncology of Two Great Publications, Alabama, LLC Dothan West Family Medicine Lawton Ed Armstrong Amy Balkcom 4274 W. Main St. 500 Healthwest Drive One Great Idea! Dothan, AL 36305 Dothan, AL 36303 Ph: (334) 793-2312 Ph: (334) 699-5994 Fax: (334) 671-0484 www.flowersmedicalgroup.com www.21co.com/alabama HEALTH CARE Don’t Miss Your Chance to Reach HEALTH CARE Mallory-Tate Insurance Services, Thousands of Potential Customers! Access Health LLC Thomas Smith Kim Tate P.O. Box 71120 2426 S. Park Ave. You want to reach new residents and the Bossier City, LA 71171 Dothan, AL 36301 Ph: (800) 797-9503, ext. 141 Ph: (334) 793-6967 business community. They want to know how Fax: (318) 347-7304 Fax: (334) 793-9705 to find you. The best way to achieve both goals www.accesshealthonline.com www.mallorytate.com HEALTH CARE INSURANCE is to advertise in the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Dothan’s Official Welcome Allstate Insurance Co. Plato’s Closet Guide and the 2017 Membership Directory & Rusty Prewett Lan Nguyen 1849 Ogletree Road, Suite 300 2419 Murphy Mill Road Business Guide. Auburn, AL 36830 Dothan, AL 36303 Ph: (334) 707-2741 Ph: (334) 792-3010 Fax: (877) 765-1426 www.platosclosetdothanal.com The Dothan Area Chamber and Print www.rustyprewett.com CLOTHING - RESALE Services Inc., the Chamber member INSURANCE Southern Office Equipment awarded this project, have begun the Business Interiors Inc. Laurel Graham ad sales campaign for these 2017 Allison Moody 924 Beck Road publications. Chamber members (primary 308 Orchard Circle Pansey, AL 36370 Dothan, AL 36305 Ph: (334) 547-8774 contact and/or advertising agent) recently began receiving Ph: (334) 320-2994 www.southernofficeequipment.com the Chamber’s project introduction letter, verification form(s) Fax: (334) 396-4440 OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES www.businteriors.com and a “Reserve Your Space” brochure. OFFICE FURNITURE Wiregrass Liquidation Outlet Laverle Faulk CAE USA 2212 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 1 Print Services will be contacting members about the Todd Conyers Dothan, AL 36301 advertising opportunities and has a media kit available 751 Flightline Drive Ph: (334) 71-9658 online at www.psiprinter.com. Dothan, AL 36301 www.wiregrassliquidationoutlet.com Ph: (334) 873-2413 RETAIL – DISCOUNT www.cae.com The Welcome Guide and Membership Directory & Business FLIGHT TRAINING Guide will be mailed to Chamber members in late January 2017. High visibility through great distribution has been the key to the Welcome Guide’s success. Increased usage of the RenewingMembers Membership Directory is a direct result of its convenience to find fellow business members to promote our business- to-business relationships. Don’t miss out on these important 40 Or More Years 10-14 Years publications! Your company will benefit greatly by reaching Buffalo Rock Pepsi/Full Line Vending Chick-fil-A at Ross Clark Circle Scarborough & Associates Inc. Container Service Corp. all who look to the Dothan Area Chamber for information TriState Graphics Inc. Digestive Health Specialists of the Southeast about Dothan businesses in 2017. 30-39 Years Dothan City Schools Dothan Periodontics and Implants BBVA Compass Bank Huskey Law Firm Distribution of the Welcome Guide (10,000) includes Brian-Holloway Carpet One Floor & Home jsmithdesign Coleman Worldwide Moving S & S Development Co., LLP economic development prospects, new residents, prospective Emfinger Steel Co. Inc. Vantage Sourcing, LLC retirees and relocation families requesting information Extendicare Health & Rehabilitation Center W.S. Hayes Boarding Pass through the Chamber, 15 Chamber member apartment Johnston, Hinesley, Flowers, Clenney & Wiregrass Foundation Turner, PC Wiregrass Living Magazine complexes for new residents, 15 Chamber member hotels/ Robert’s Grocery Inc. 5-9 Years motels in-room distribution and the Dothan Utilities and 25-29 Years Barlovento, LLC Wiregrass Electric Authority offices to all new service American Advertising Federation - Dothan Cannon Lawn Care, LLC BB&T Eye Surgical Associates, PC customers. Great web exposure is another avenue of DenneyVision Friend Bank distribution for the 2017 Welcome Guide. The publication E & H Steel Corp. Goldfingers will be on the following websites: The City of Dothan, Houston Target Marketing Inc. Hilton Garden Inn The Chimney Sweeps, LLC M & M Homebuilders County, Dothan Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Dothan Town of Columbia Ponder Enterprises Inc. dba Hardee’s Area Chamber of Commerce and Print Services Inc. Ward-Bell Communications Inc. South Park Veterinary Clinic, LLC 20-24 Years Sunset Memorial Park Agri-AFC, LLC Synergy Health & Fitness For more information about this opportunity, please BLP Mobile Paints Tyndall Federal Credit Union contact: Dothan Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Whatley Darty Real Estate HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital 1 to 4 Years Wiregrass Children’s Home Acceptance Loan Co. Inc. 15-19 Years Arch Business Consulting, Inc. McAlister’s Deli Dothan Neighbors Magazines Princeton Place Apartments Frock Therapy Boutique Signs Etcetera Inc. Glover Funeral Home Inc. St. Columba Catholic Church Hughston Clinic, PC Storage Master McPherson Oil Products Susan Fischer New Leaders In Fertility & Endocrinology, LLC The Dothan Service League Pride Industries (334) 702-4063 The House of Ruth Inc. Sandra Jean Uniforms (334) 712-6532 Fax The Salvation Army Southeast Archery, LLC Wiregrass Human Resource Management Superior Income Group, LLC www.psiprinter.com Tim Tolleson Design, LLC Vector Security Wise Forklift Inc.

4 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS AUGUST 2016 CoverStory Shirley and Young To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame The Wiregrass area can be proud that it has so many outstanding business leaders. When you look in the history books for Dothan and Houston County, you find a vast manuscript filled with the names of individuals who have made significant impacts in the development of our area. Recognizing this, the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and Dothan Area Young Professionals established the Dothan Business Hall of Fame in May 2011 with the mission to pay recognition to local business leaders who have made an impact on the community by promoting the free enterprise system of entrepreneurship, civic leadership, philanthropy and humanitarianism toward their fellow citizens. Located at the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, the Hall of Fame is in a prominent area of the Chamber so those honored may be seen by Chamber members, prospective members, industrial prospects, visitors and the general public. In May and June of each year, the Hall of Fame’s Board of Advisors opens the nominations for laureates through the Chamber’s newsletter. This year, two more outstanding area business leaders will be added to the list of those previously honored during the 2016 Banquet and Induction Ceremony being held Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Wiregrass Church. The 2016 laureates are:

Thomas Allen “Tom” Shirley Home Oil Co. Inc. /Hobo Pantry Food Stores

Dr. Linda Young Wallace Community College

These individuals and their contributions remind us of the constant need for renewal and change and the opportunity for economic success. The inductees each year also serve as role models for our students, Thomas Allen “Tom” Shirley, those persons just beginning their careers and for new Home Oil Co. Inc. / Hobo Pantry Food Stores entrepreneurs. “We are planning a spectacular evening again this year to honor these two extraordinary individuals,” said Janice Shepard, program coordinator and the Chamber’s vice president of administration. “Dothan is where it is today because of their dedication and commitment to the growth of this area.” All are invited and encouraged to attend this special event. The evening will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale through the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and are $50 per person or $750 for a reserved table (seats eight). If you have not received an invitation already, or would like to make a reservation, please call Shepard at (334) 792-5138 or email [email protected]. For more information about the Dothan Business Hall of Fame, visit http://www.dothan.com/ Dr. Linda Young, BusinessHallofFame/. Wallace Community College

www.dothan.com 5 The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce invites area businesses to join and receive valuable benefits for their business.

CORE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE:

NETWORKING MAILING LABELS Who you know does make a difference! Make important business Membership mailing labels are available in several different contacts at Chamber seminars, Spotlight on Business Trade Show, formats for a nominal fee. quarterly membership meetings, The Networking Exchange and our members-only LEADS groups. BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO Attend the Chamber’s annual Spotlight on Business Trade Show, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Dothan’s only business-to-business trade show. Booth space is Representatives from the Small Business Development Center of available only to members of the Chamber. Troy University are available the second Tuesday of each month for free and confidential small business counseling sessions at the Chamber. You must make appointments through the Chamber. ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Need advertising that is targeted, effective and affordable? The Chamber Connections, Membership Directory and Business Guide, BENEFITS AND DISCOUNTS Dothan’s Official Welcome Guide and Chamber website offer Save money on supplies, travel, hotels, landscaping, appliances powerful advertising choices to reach businesses and consumers. and more through the Chamber’s Member-To-Member Discount Program. GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce serves as an advocate INFORMATION on issues important to local business by monitoring local, state Everything you need to know about the Dothan area - and federal legislation. population, wages, cost of living, taxes, labor force, economic development, recreation, business trends, business listings and much more can be found at the Chamber and on our website CREDIBILITY www.dothan.com Demonstrate your commitment to the community by becoming a part of the vision and strategies of the largest, strongest and most active business organization in the Dothan area - the LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. Throughout the year the Chamber hosts seminars of interest to small business owners, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations. The informative programs are conducted for a COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS nominal fee and include a meal. Building existing business, recruiting new jobs and marketing the Wiregrass area are three ways the Chamber works to strengthen our economy. With over 950+ members, the EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP Chamber is committed to the sustained growth and prosperity Through a partnership with Troy University, Chamber members of the region. and their full-time employees are eligible to receive a 10 percent scholarship on tuition costs (classroom and online), as well as to Troy’s Corporate Achiever Scholarship which provides full-time WEBSITE employees pursing an undergraduate degree up to four free classes, Take advantage of the “Members Only” link on the Chamber’s and those pursuing a graduate degree, up to three free classes. website where members can link their website to the Chamber’s, learn about member-to-member discounts, access small business development links, area demographics and more. REFERRALS On a daily basis, the Chamber receives dozens of requests for recommendations on goods and services to be purchased in PUBLICITY the Dothan-Houston County area. We refer these newcomers, Publicity and heightened name recognition through print, tourists, area residents and businesses to Chamber members only. internet and event exposure.

6 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS AUGUST 2016 BusinessBriefs Mitchell Completes First Year Of Leadership Training

The Institute organizations, better serve their members for Organization and become strong business advocates. Management, The Institute’s curriculum consists of four the professional weeklong sessions at five different university development locations throughout the country. Through WMA Plans Annual Yard program of the a combination of required courses and Party For Art U.S. Chamber electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, of Commerce marketing, finance and membership, Institute The Wiregrass Museum of Art & Foundation, is participants are able to enhance their own Conference Center will host its 15th Annual Dean Mitchell, Executive Director pleased to announce organizational management skills and add new Yard Party for Art Saturday, Aug. 13, from that Dean Mitchell, fuel to their organizations, making them run 6-9 p.m. the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s more efficiently and effectively. The fundraiser for arts education is back executive director, recently completed his first Institute for Organization Management is with an exciting lineup of trailblazing year at the institute, a four-year nonprofit the professional development program of the bands from across the Southeast, featuring leadership training program. U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Nashville’s Great Peacock, as well as host of “Institute graduates are recognized across It is the premier nonprofit professional supporting acts. the country as leaders in their industries development program for association and Food and drink vendors will also be on and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, chamber professionals, fostering individual hand, including pop-up restaurant Harley’s IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s growth through interactive learning and Landing, a Wiregrass “foodie” favorite, and vice president of lnstitute for Organization networking opportunities. Management. “These individuals have the The U.S. Chamber of Commerce beer by Folklore Brewery & Meadery. Gates knowledge, skills and dedication necessary to Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit will open at 6 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m. achieve professional and organizational success affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Tickets are: $15 advance, $20 at the door in the dynamic association and chamber dedicated to strengthening America’s long- and $75 for Gold Plate Gourmet Dinner and industries.” term competitiveness. It educates the public Drinks at The Depot. To purchase tickets Since its commencement in 1921, the on the conditions necessary for business and visit www.wiregrassmuseum.org or call Institute program has been educating tens of communities to thrive, how business positively the museum at (334) 794-3871 for more thousands of association, chamber and other impacts communities and emerging issues and information. nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger creative solutions that will shape the future.

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REMINDER! Verification Forms Due Chamber members began receiving their membership verification forms May 1. As a reminder, if you have not already submitted your verification form, please do so either by mailing or faxing the completed form back to the Chamber at P.O. Box 638, Dothan, AL 36302 or (334) 794-4796. Thank you!

2016 Membership Directory And Welcome Guide Preparations are now under way for the Dothan Area Chamber’s 2017 Welcome Guide and its companion publication, the 2017 Membership Directory and Business Guide. Businesses interested in being promoted in either publication are invited to contact Print Services Inc., a Dothan-based Chamber member and publisher of the guides. To reserve your space today, call (334) 702-4063 or visit www.psiprinter.com.

www.dothan.com 7 BusinessBriefs Coleman Appoints Wesley Manor Prepares More Than 500,000 Meals Director Of Fleet Through Partnership

Maintenance Almost 15 percent of Dothan’s population since the community opened in 1968. In is aged 65 years and older, and many of these those 48 years, Wesley Manor has created Coleman Worldwide seniors struggle to shop, prepare and cook more than 500,000 meals for local seniors. Moving, a leader in healthy meals for themselves. For those who “When we see all these people come in household goods relocations, recently can’t make it out, not being able to cook their the building, taking the trays out, it gives us announced the own food often means they go unfed. a good feeling that we’re truly serving our promotion of Brandon However, with the help of Meals on community,” added Everett. Wheeler to director Wheels, a ministry of First United Methodist If you know someone who would benefits of fleet maintenance. Church of Dothan and Wesley Manor from nutritious meals delivered to his or her Wheeler will lead Retirement Community, people who are door, call First United Methodist at (334) the development, unable to prepare their own food have access 793- 3555. implementation to meals every weekday. Wesley Manor has Brandon Wheeler, Director of Fleet and management of been a partner with Meals on Wheels since Maintenance Coleman’s entire fleet, the retirement community’s beginning more including long-haul, than 40 years ago. regional and local fleet vehicles. “For those who are not able to get out Wheeler joined the Coleman organization in or cook, it means being able to have a hot, 2014. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Troy nutritious meal,” said Donna Everett, Wesley University. Prior to coming to Coleman, he was Manor’s dining services director. a senior aircraft processor with Sikorsky Aircraft Wesley Manor dining services department Corp. prepares, cooks and packages between 60 and “Brandon’s knowledge and expertise have 70 meals for Meals on Wheels volunteers to been a great asset to the Coleman team,” said pick up and distribute each weekday. There Joyce Farish, CFO. “His coordination of are about 125 volunteers who distribute the our vehicle replacement schedules and fleet information management systems will be meals to seven routes within the Dothan city instrumental in helping our department run limits. Wesley Manor Retirement Community prepares meals more efficient and profitable.” Over time, those meals really add up: 60 for Dothan area seniors in partnership with First United Coleman Worldwide Moving is a global meals per day, five days per week for 52 weeks, Methodist Church’s Meals on Wheels. Pictured (l-r) moving, storage and relocation company equals 15,600 meals per year. Wesley Manor are Wesley Manor employees Tina Chambers and Seth Youngblood; and Meals on Wheels volunteer Maria Shelor. that is committed to serving the needs of has been partnering with Meals on Wheels corporations, governments and individuals. Coleman is a family company and is one of the largest privately held transportation companies headquartered in the Southeast. It operates 60 service centers throughout the United States WITH STROKE,TIME LOST IS BRAIN LOST. and is the largest agent for Allied Van Lines. For more information, call (800) 239-7700 or visit www.colemanallied.com. SAMC is the region’s first hospital to earn the prestigious Gold Plus Stroke Award from the American Women: Are You Ready To Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Become Fearless? From the area’s first responders Tiana Patrice Consulting will host The to SAMC’s highly trained stroke Fearless Tour Saturday, Aug. 27, at Bella’s team of physicians, nurses and Ballroom at 9 a.m. The Fearless Tour is clinical team members, patients a women’s empowerment conference for receive the latest stroke care entrepreneurs and thought leaders looking to SAMC IS THE REGION’S GOLD available. take their life and business to the next level. This means a coordinated and Event speakers will not only empower STANDARD FOR STROKE CARE. quicker response time, which in women to live boldly on the other side of fear, turn means less damage caused but also take immediate action using tools and by the stroke. strategies to uncover the things that are holding PROVIDING PATIENTS THE them back and move beyond them. HIGHEST LEVEL OF ADVANCED Tickets are $75 per person, which includes breakfast, lunch and an after-networking event. STROKE CARE. The deadline to pre-register is Friday, Aug. 26.

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also 1108 Ross Clark Circle available. Top 10% in nation for patient safety Dothan, Alabama 36301 To register, or for more information, visit 334-793-8111 samc.org www.thefearlesstour.com.

8 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS AUGUST 2016 Upcoming Member Events BusinessBriefs

Celebrate Recovery Science on Saturdays SpectraCare Receives Every Friday • 7 p.m. August 6, 13 & 20 • 10 a.m. Harvest Church. This is a biblical 12- Landmark Park. Science on Saturdays Honor step program for anyone struggling offers programs for families about the with life’s hurts, hang-ups or habits. magic of science. This year’s theme is SpectraCare Health Systems Inc. was recently The program is free and all are welcome. Longleaf Pine Ecosystem. Topics are honored at the 2016 CareLogic Community For those with children, age specific Aug. 6 – Gopher Tortise, Aug. 13 – Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee. children’s program available. For more TBD and Aug 20 – Eastern Indigo SpectraCare delegates were presented with the information, call Harvest at (334) Snake. The programs are free with paid Teacher’s Pet award at the paramount event 702-6555 or email celebraterecovery@ gate admission. For more information, during the conference. harvestdothan.com. “You can’t heal a call (334) 794-3452 or visit www. Members of SpectraCare’s executive wound by saying it’s not there!” landmarkdothan.com. and senior management teams, along with other behavioral health administrators, IT Military Appreciation Month Foster Fest professionals and finance experts convened in Memorial Day – Labor Day August 19 • 6 p.m. Nashville in June to review best practices and Landmark Park. Landmark Park offers Foster Street Downtown Dothan. learn of the latest in regard to content and free admission to the park to the nation’s Hosted by The Dothan Downtown networking opportunities. active duty military personnel, including Redevelopment Authority, this is a free, The award recognizes the dedication of National Guard and Reserve, and their pet-friendly event showcasing downtown administrators, information technology families from Memorial Day through Dothan, the local arts, crafts and music and finance personnel towards developing Labor Day 2015. For more information, scene, downtown businesses and classic user friendly solutions for the behavioral call (334) 794-3452 or visit www. cars. For more information, call (334) health related industry. The developments landmarkparkdothan.com. 699-8118. spearheaded by SpectraCare will be utilized by thousands throughout the CareLogic user Paper- and Book-Making Workshop Health Chat community to enhance programming. August 6 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. August 23 • 5:15 p.m. For more information, contact Ebony Wiregrass Museum of Art & Conference Carnes Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Crews, director of community programs, at www.spcare.com Center. Come experience paper- and EMS Classroom. Join Dr. Robert Carnes (334) 673-2143 or visit . book-making during WMA’s August for Carnes Chiropractic’s monthly Health Visiting Artist Series workshop with Chat. August’s topic is “Learn How to Douglas Baulos. Using heavy and mixed Read Your Lab Work for Nutritional media paper, participants will fabricate a Needs.” Health Chats are free and open ‘formal’ codex book with rigid covers and to the public. For more information, an intricate binding. Participants will be call (334) 794-2225 or visit www. guided in creating innovative papers, carneswellness.com. developing their own personal thematic subjects, and combining page spreads into a book. All skill levels welcome. Have an upcoming To register or for more information, event planned? call (334) 794-3871 or visit www. SpectraCare Health Systems Inc. receives the coveted wiregrassmuseum.org Send your event information Teachers Pet award at the 2016 CareLogic Community . Conference. Pictured (l-r) are are Donna Strickland, to [email protected] CFO; Susie Kingry, COO; Trey Michael, assistant finance director; Wes Howell, assistant IT director; and Roger Howell, developer.

Little Free Library Grand Opening Celebrates Literacy And Community

The Friends of the Dothan Houston County the interior; and Dothan City School high Library System hosted a grand opening recently school art students decorated the exteriors with for the first of two Little Free Libraries. The pictures from favorite children’s books. library is located at the Kiwanis Park pavilion The Little Free Library belongs to everybody. in Westgate Park on Whatley Drive. Families who come to play, runners and walkers The celebration included an unveiling of the who come to use the Westgate Trail, and new Little Free Library, live music, crafts and neighbors in need of a new book to read are all more. The Bookmobile was also at the event invited to “Take a Book, Return a Book.” That for touring, checking out books and signing is the official motto of the Little Free library individuals up for a public library card. nonprofit international organization (www. These Little Free Libraries represent a true littlefreelibrary.org). The Friends of the community effort. TheDothan Eagle donated Library will be the stewards for the library. old newspaper racks; Wallace Community For more information, call (334) 699-3030 College’s welding department refurbished or visit email [email protected].

www.dothan.com 9 BusinessBriefs Berkshire Hathaway Welcomes New Agents

Berkshire 6320. Hathaway Portwood is a HomeServices long-time citizen of DSI Security Signs Showcase Properties the Wiregrass and Agreement With welcomes three new has over six years of agents to its team of experience working HealthTrust great realtors – Kathy in real estate as a Cleveland, Rochelle listing coordinator DSI Security Services is pleased to announce Gethers and Amy and administrator. a significant milestone as it continues to expand its Healthcare Security Services Division. The Kathy Cleveland, Portwood. Amy Portwood, Knowing all sides of company has signed a purchasing agreement Realtor A Dothan native, Realtor the industry gives her with HealthTrust to offer security services to Cleveland has spent a unique perspective a wide network of medical facilities across the the last 26 years assisting her husband with his of the diverse needs of clients and their families. country. medical practice and helping organize multiple She is ready to put her experience and skills to Since its founding in 1969, DSI has become school and social events for her children, family work for you. Give her a call at (334) 791-9089. a national provider of health care security and friends. Prior to having children, she taught services, currently partnering with over 100 school for six years. YOURCHAMBER medical facilities with programs to protect Give her a call at patients, staff and visitors. (334) 618-3218. Spotlight your business. “DSI has been fortunate to have many Gethers and her opportunities in the health care industry over military family moved Get more exposure! the last several years, and we are pleased to a to the Wiregrass area As a Chamber member, you are sign an agreement with HealthTrust,” said 15 years ago. She has entitled to one free business card Boyd Clark, DSI Security Services’ director of marketing. a bachelor’s degree ad in the Chamber’s monthly DSI Security Services is a third-generation, from Troy and is a newsletter, Chamber Connections, family-owned and -managed company based member of Dothan within 90 days from the date you in Dothan, Alabama. The company is one of Rochelle Gethers, Community Church. join. For more information, contact Realtor the largest privately held security companies She feels she was Melia McKean at (334) 792-5138 or in the nation with over 4,000 employees and called to value and serve others as a real estate [email protected]. a national presence. DSI offers a wide range professional. You can contact her at (334) 718- of security services and products including electronics, uniformed officers, and consulting services. For more information, call Tiffani Thompson, marketing coordinator, or visit Less waiting where it matters www.dsisecurity.com. Faster. most – our emergency room. 84 Outdoor Offers In a medical emergency, every minute matters. So, at Flowers Hospital, you’ll find faster care in the emergency Members-Only Special room. We work diligently to have you initially seen by a Hey Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce medical professional* in 30 minutes – or less. And, with members, are you interested in an exclusive a team of dedicated medical specialists, we can provide marketing special designed just for you our a lot more care, if you need it. members? If yes, 84 Outdoor is currently offering Chamber-members one week The 30-Minutes-Or-Less E.R. Service Pledge – free of digital marketing on a billboard in a prominent Dothan location with only at Flowers Hospital. the purchase of 3 months advertising. For more details, contact Cheryl Adams at (412) 417-2333 or email [email protected]. FlowersHospital.com

*Medical professionals may include physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

10 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS AUGUST 2016 89384_FLOW_ERpldg_4_75x4_1875.indd 1 1/12/16 5:08 PM BusinessBriefs Cybulsky Joins Flowers Hospital Administration

The administrative spending time with her husband, Matt. team of Flowers Flowers Hospital has served the health care Hospital welcomes needs of the Wiregrass for over 60 years. The Benton Cybulsky facility is not only an important resource for WHRMA To Host Annual as assistant CEO. the Dothan community, it also serves as a HR Forum Cybulsky previously major tertiary referral center for the tri-state served as assistant area of south Alabama, southwest Georgia and The Wiregrass Human Resource CEO of South northwest Florida. Management Association will hold its 17th Baldwin Regional By combining responsible personnel of Annual Human Resource Forum and Exhibitor Benton Cybulsky, Medical Center in approximately 1,200 employees, modern Fair Thursday, Sept. 15, from 8 a.m. until 4 Assistant CEO Foley, Alabama, and equipment and supplies, effective management, p.m. in Everett Hall on the Troy University as an administrative sophisticated support services, up-to-date Dothan Campus. With today’s human resource manager specialist with Trinity Medical Center, now professional education programs, and a staff being expected to have the latest, most accurate Grandview Medical Center, in Birmingham. of over 280 exceptional physicians, Flowers information and resources available, this forum “Benton’s experience in hospital operations Hospital is able to assure patients of quality will be of special interest to any employee and physician recruitment provides critical healthcare. involved in the human resource department, expertise to help continue our growth,” said Flowers Hospital was named as one of from assistants to managers to business owners. Suzanne Woods, president and CEO. “We are the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality This year promises to be an exciting time thrilled to have someone with her talent and Measures® by The Joint Commission, with the theme “Back to The Future: The experience join the Flowers Hospital team.” the leading accreditor of U.S. Healthcare Human Side of HR Analytics.” Activities A native of Auburn, Alabama, Cybulsky Organizations, for attaining and sustaining include some exciting speakers, up-to-date is a graduate of Auburn University with a excellence in the following measure sets: topics and a silent auction. The forum will also bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences in Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and offer approximately 4-5 HRCI and SHRM 2011 and received her master’s degree in Surgical Care. recertification credits. With lunch included, healthcare administration from the University For more information, contact Sam Williams, there will also be vendors and door prizes to of Alabama at Birmingham in 2014. In her director of marketing, at (334) 794-5000, ext. round out the day. spare time, Cybulsky enjoys working out, yoga, 8575, email [email protected] For more information, to be a vendor, to do-it-yourself projects at home, traveling and or visit www.flowershospital.com. view a flyer or for registration information, visit http://whrma.shrm.org or email [email protected].

Tiana Patrice Consulting will host The Fearless Tour Saturday, Aug. 27, at Bella’s Champions of Hope Set Ballroom at 9 a.m. The Fearless Tour is For Oct. 15 a women’s empowerment conference for entrepreneurs and thought leaders looking to The Sandi McCool Champions of Hope take their life and business to the next level. breast cancer awareness event will be held Event speakers will not only empower Saturday, Oct. 15, on the campus of The women to live boldly on the other side of fear, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, located on U.S. Highway 84 East in Dothan, Alabama. The event includes a 5K/10K competitive race, a One-Mile Spirit Walk and Kohl’s Kids Fit Challenge as well as vendor and information booths. This family-friendly event has something for participants of all ages. The day’s activities will also include live radio broadcasts, food, drinks and an opportunity to visit Champions Plaza where area merchants and exclusive Champions of Hope merchandise will be available. For registration, sponsorship or vendor booth information, call the SAMC Foundation at (334) 673-4150 or visit www. samcfoundation.org. Registration opens Aug. 15 and all proceeds benefit breast cancer programs and services at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center.

www.dothan.com 11 GrowDothan Grow Dothan Team Grow Dothan Team Targets Aerospace Meets. Receives Updates Connections At Airshow

The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s The Grow Dothan team recently spent time at the Farnborough International Airshow networking Grow Dothan team members met the first of and making connections with aviation/aerospace companies. July to receive updates. “Our mission was to showcase Dothan, Houston County and the Wiregrass as a premiere aviation/ During the meeting, DACC Executive aerospace center,” said Matt Parker, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce president. “We are uniquely Director Dean Mitchell and President positioned with maintenance, repair and overhaul operations, new manufacturing of aircraft with Matt Parker provided updates to the group Airbus and our defense/military facilities, which cover the full gamut for aviation/aerospace.” on workforce development and economic development activities and initiatives. If you would like more information about Grow Dothan and its work, give the DACC a call at (334) 792-5138 or visit www.dothan. com/growdothan.

Next Level’s Ashford Distribution Center On Track Next Level Apparel’s expansion plans for an East Coast Distribution Center in Ashford, Alabama, is right on track with renovation plans of the former Knothe Corp. building. Committed to the highest standards, Next Level Apparel delivers the latest fashions with superb quality incorporating innovative fabrics that are heavenly soft at a value that is second to none. Once completed and operational, the Ashford distribution center is anticipated to employ approximately 100 people or more based on business and growth.

12 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS AUGUST 2016 WorkforceDevelopment All Cylinders Seem To Be Firing And All Troy Dothan Offers New Master’s Program

Parts Are Moving In The Same Direction Couple your experience with a graduate degree in leadership from a local college - Troy University. The Dothan campus is now offering a Workforce development is a demand-driven Master of Science in management with a leadership concentration. activity to support local and regional community “The MSM program is offered in a new learning format that brings development. Workforce development also has true flexibility and choice to the student. In the past, we offered either a different objective than education, which fully online or in-class courses,” said Dr. Judson Edwards, Sorrell College supports individuals in personal development, of Business dean. “Students in this new program have the option to and is desire-driven versus the demand-driven attend the weekly classroom course in person if they like or view the same workforce system. Both systems are important, lecture on their personal digital device, such as a smartphone or personal but they have different missions. Workforce computer from anywhere they choose. All exercises and course work are development is one pillar of a triad consisting of available in an online learning system.” Dr. Carmen Lewis, assistant dean of the Sorrell College of Business Steve Turkoski, two other elements; leadership development and economic development. at the Dothan campus, added, “The MSM offers students who don’t Project Manager have a business background an opportunity to get a graduate degree Quality of Life with business skills. The MSM will even further expand the plethora of offerings at the Troy Dothan campus. At the graduate level, we offer Standard of Living the MBA and the MSM in leadership. At the undergraduate level, we Community Development have two programs: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in

Economic Development Leadership Development Workforce Development Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Global Business with a concentration in either management, entrepreneurship, general business, marketing, finance, information systems or human resource management. Many of the concentrations are available in a blended format, including both in the classroom and online courses.” For additional information, contact the Sorrell College of Business at (334) 983-6556. DEF Receives Wells Fargo Grant The Dothan Education Foundation was recently awarded a $10,000 grant by Wells Fargo to support the organization’s mission to strengthen student As workforce development is demand-driven, its effectiveness requires achievement, improve classroom instruction and teacher morale, and build continuous analysis of current and projected regional labor demands. community support and confidence in public schools in Dothan, Alabama. This necessitates close coordination between business and industry and “We are honored to be recognized by Wells Fargo for the important the regional training providers if the system is going to effectively train work we do for the community and we thank them for their continuous workers and potential workers for needed skills. Both the Alabama support of DEF and our public schools.” said Gindi Prutzman, DEF Department of Labor and the University of Alabama provide labor market president. “These grant dollars will be used to provide grants to Pre K-12 and demographic information and analysis that is extremely helpful in teachers, classrooms and schools of the Dothan City Schools System.” analyzing the state’s regional economies. “Wells Fargo fully advocates for education as one of the most important In order to target employment clusters and specific occupational investments we can make in our country’s future,” said Paula Beck. Wells training programs, adequate funding grant dollars have been made Fargo’s Southeast community affairs manager. “The youth of today are available at the state level for competitive application. The requested tomorrow’s business owners, leaders and teachers, and we are honored funding must support regionally identified high-demand/high-wage to support the Dothan Education Foundation and the public schools to careers. Within our area, the Region 10 Workforce Council strives to promote educational success. We will continuously support educational match available resource allocation with current and projected workforce efforts within Dothan and across the state of Alabama through our many demand. Recent statewide developments since the passage of the federal initiatives committed to this vital life discipline.” Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act are seeking to align the The Dothan Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization WIOA Local Board regions with the state Workforce Council regions. committed to the success of public education. The DEF is dedicated to This makes perfect sense, as both the state and federal system require engagement between the community and our public schools. utilization of labor market information to drive allocation decisions. If you would like more information, contact Prutzuman at (334) 794- WIOA requires close cooperation between economic development 6585 or [email protected]. efforts and workforce development efforts, and addresses leadership development as an activity to be supported for youth activities. One of the listed purposes of the WIOA Act is “To increase the prosperity of workers and employers in the United State, the economic growth of communities, regions and the states, and the global competitiveness of the United States.” Additionally, a Department of Labor Employment Training Administration, Training and Guidance Letter states, “The workforce system supports strong regional economies and plays an active role in community and workforce development.” With the state plan “Accelerate Alabama,” a new federal law (WIOA), a new state law realigning both economic development and workforce development under the Department of Commerce, and alignment of geographic footprints of Local Workforce Boards and Regional Councils, we are definitely on the right track. It is significant that the philosophical and actual alignment of resources Wells Fargo officials presents the Dothan Education Foundation with a $10,000 grant to and activities have come together to form coherent, overlapping, demand- support education. Pictured (l-r) are Natalie Woodham and Adam O’Brien, from Wells driven community development activities that just make good sense. Fargo Bank, NA, and Gindi Prutzuman, DEF president.

www.dothan.com 13 SmallBusinessDevelopment

The upcoming changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act can be confusing and overwhelming. To assist DACC members, this is the first of a three-part series on the changes to the Act that businesses need to be aware of by Dan Save The Dates! Sinas, PRemployer’s vice president of human resources and risk management, Small Business Seminars and Attorney Pamela Hallford, Carr Allison. LinkedIn And You Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Part I: New Overtime Rules Dramatically Increase Exposure To Employers Aug. 2 • 11:30 a.m. Effective Dec. 1, 2016, the Fair Labor Standards Act will require As a professional, are you using LinkedIn, the world’s overtime pay to most employees working more than 40 hours in a largest professional network? Or maybe you’ve heard week. The Department of Labor recently issued a Final Rule raising the about LinkedIn, but have so many questions and are just minimum salary level to qualify as exempt to $47,476 annually. It is unsure. Join the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and anticipated this change will entitle 4.2 million workers to overtime pay Jonathan C. Splaine, a regional marketing director, for a and cost employers in excess of $1.5 billion. This change directly impacts “LinkedIn and You” seminar Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 11:30 employees with salaries less than $47,476 who work overtime. a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Chamber facility. What Changes? Sponsored by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, you will learn how to use LinkedIn® to network with other 1. The standard salary level which qualifies an employee as exempt professionals, generate more and better referrals, prospect changes from $455 per week ($23,660 annually) to $913 per week more efficiently, & using other social networking sites to ($47,476 annually) for a full-year worker; grow your business. 2. The rule sets the total annual compensation requirement for highly Lunch is provided. Pre-registration is required by compensated employees subject to a minimal duties test to the Friday, July 29, at noon. To reserve your seat, call Susan annual equivalent of the 90th percentile of full-time salaried workers Tatom at (334) 792-5138. nationally ($134,004 annually); and 3. It establishes a mechanism for automatically updating salary and compensation levels every three years. 4. Additionally, the Final Rule amends the salary basis test to allow Video Marketing Is The Future employers to use nondiscretionary bonuses and incentive payments Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce (including commissions) to satisfy up to 10 percent of the new standard Aug. 11 • 11:30 a.m. salary level. If pictures are worth 1,000 words, then video is worth When Do these Changes Take Effect? 1 million! Video can give life to your ideas and help build The Final Rule goes into effect Dec. 1, 2016. It is essential that your brand. Let’s face it, attention spans are growing employers review their classifications of exempt employees and adjust shorter each day and it’s more important than ever to overtime pay practices to comply with the new rule prior to Dec. 1 of this spark interest in the shortest time possible. Your website is year. Employers who fail to do so could face substantial exposure. With 4 more likely to run casual views into loyal customers with million new potential plaintiffs, and the increased publicity from the new an engaging video than with plain text! rule, new FLSA collective actions are likely to skyrocket, resulting in a Make plans to join the Dothan Areas Chamber of significant spike in litigation over the new higher salary level test. Commerce and Michael Wiley, Appogee Marketing, LLC, for a “Video Marketing Is The Future” seminar Thursday, How Can My Business Adjust? Aug. 11, from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Chamber Now is the time to fully review your FLSA compliance policies and facility. This workshop will teach you how video marketing compensation practices. There are a number of potential options for can boost your sales by up to 80 percent overnight. complying with the new rule with minimized impact to labor costs The seminar cost is $10, which includes a boxed lunch. including: Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, Aug. 9, at noon. To reserve your seat, call Susan Tatom at (334) 792-5138. • Convert to hourly, pay overtime; • Raise salary to threshold; • Limit to 40 hours; • Pay overtime at a modified pay rate; Sales Tax Holiday • Utilize fixed salary plus time and a half overtime; August 5-7 • Utilize fixed salary for greater than 40 hours; and/or Alabama will observe its 11th annual sales tax holiday from 12:01 a.m. • Implement a fluctuating work week. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, until midnight, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. For three days only, pay no sales tax on: With the new rule coming into effect Dec. 1, changes to your business ½ Clothing and footwear ($100 or less per item) ½ model should be made so as to avoid the risk of civil actions pursuant to Certain school supply items ($50 or less per item) ½ Computers or computer equipment ($750 or less) the Final Rule. Carr Allison and PRemployer stand ready to assist you ½ Any book valued at $30 or less in this effort. For additional information, contact Pamela Hallford at (334) 712-6459 or [email protected], or Dan Sinas at (334) For more information, go to www.AlabamaRetail.org/AlabamaSalesTaxHolidays, or call 334.242.1490 or 866.576.6531. 712.9939 or [email protected].

14 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS AUGUST 2016 Don’t Miss Out On These Great Sponsorship Opportunities!

The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce hosts several exciting events throughout the year and we have some great sponsorship opportunities that you might be interested in. If you are interested in taking advantage of any of the listed opportunities, please call Hayden Camp at (334) 792-5138 or email hcamp@ dothan.com. These opportunities are limited and available on a first-come basis.

Annual Meeting Luncheon – Oct. 11, 2016 This is the Chamber’s premiere event of the year and takes place each October. The Annual Meeting is usually held as a lunch event. There are four levels of sponsorships available. The levels and benefits you receive are listed below:

• Diamond Sponsor (one available) - $2,000 “Premiere” logo recognition in the event invitation and the program; recognition at the event during the program; banner recognition at the event (banner provided); two reserved front tables (seats 16); and a five-minute opportunity to promote your business from the podium during the event. • Platinum Sponsor (two available) - $1,500 Logo recognition (placed under Diamond sponsor’s logo) in the event invitation and the program; logo recognition at the event during the program; banner recognition at the event (banner provided with both platinum sponsor’s logos); and two reserved front tables (seats 16). • Gold Sponsor (four available) - $1,000 Logo recognition (placed under Platinum sponsors’ logos) in the event invitation and the program; recognition at the event during the program; banner recognition at the event (banner provided with all the gold sponsor’s logos); and one reserved front table (seats eight). • Silver Sponsor (six available) - $500 Name recognition only (no logo) in event invitation and program; recognition from the podium during the program; banner recognition at the event (banner provided with all the silver sponsor’s business names listed); and four tickets at a reserved front table.

General Membership Meetings - January, May 10 (Small Business Week), July Date will be determined by speaker availability and these meetings will be held as a breakfast or luncheon. There is an expected attendance of 200 to 300 at each event. The sponsorship cost is $350 and you will receive the following benefits: • One table of eight ($150 value) on the front row; • Recognition during the meeting from the podium; • Opportunity to place marketing pieces on a display table at the event; • Placement of your logo on a table tent card at each guest table at the event; • Announcement of the event in the Chamber Connections newsletter highlighting your business as a sponsor; • Inclusion of you logo in any information distributed about the event (giving you optimal advertising and awareness of your business); and • Listing of the event on the Chamber Facebook page, promotion of the event in email blasts to Chamber members and inclusion of the event on the Chamber website calendar.

The Network Exchange - August, November, March, June The Network Exchange is the Chamber’s “after-hours” networking event. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and includes a cash bar (evening event), hors d’oeuvres and great networking opportunities. There is an expected attendance of 50-75 at the event. The sponsorship cost is $250 and you will receive the following benefits:

• Opportunity to place marketing pieces on a display table at the event; • Announcement of the event in the Chamber Connections newsletter highlighting your business as a sponsor; • Inclusion of you logo in any information distributed about the event (giving you optimal advertising and awareness of your business); and • Listing of the event on the Chamber Facebook page, promotion of the event in email blasts to Chamber members and inclusion of the event on the Chamber website calendar.

Spotlight On Business – February 2017 Spotlight on Business is the area’s largest business trade show. The Chamber sells approximately 85 booths and has over 1,500 attendees at the event. The sponsorship cost is $1,000 and you will receive the following benefits: • One booth ($375 value); choice of booth placement before registration opens; • Announcement of the event in the Chamber Connections newsletter noting your business as a sponsor and including your logo; • Inclusion of you logo in any information distributed about the event, in the event program and on the postcard invitation mailed to the membership (giving you optimal advertising and awareness of your business); and • Listing of the event on the Chamber Facebook page, promotion of the event in email blasts to Chamber members and inclusion of the event on the Chamber website calendar.

EconomicIndicators Labor Force for the Dothan MSA for May: 62,513 in 2015; 62,558 in 2016 58,608 in 2015; 58,934 in 2016 Employed Unemployment for the Dothan MSA for May: 6.2% in 2015; 5.8% in 2016 Residential Building Permits for the City of Dothan for May: 21 issued ($5.85 million) in 2015; 15 issued ($4.21 million) in 2016 Home Sales in Dothan for May: 96 sold in 2015; 151 sold in 2016 Enplanements for Dothan Regional Airport for May: 4,252 in 2015; 4,580 in 2016 Houston County & Dothan Sales and Use Tax Collections ($) for May: $1,430,271 in 2015; $1,513,140 in 2016 (County) $4,712,043 in 2015; $5,234,153 in 2016 (City)

Editor's Note: Sources for this information vary; call the Chamber for details. Data as of 7/11/16. Visit www.dothan.com for the most current information.

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