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A Word from Our Leadership
Adopt-A-School Celebrates 30 Years
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Chamber@Work
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Top Volunteers of 2014 Honored
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Here We Grow Again: Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings
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What our Members are Saying
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Working as One Investors / Comparative Economic Indicators
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New Members
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Board of Directors
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Calendar of Events
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ydney Cook & Associates is proud to announce

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Morgan Nicodemus
BOARD OF ADVISORS
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Jheovanny Gomez
Molly Ingram
Jordan Plaster
Terri Williams
DESIGN
LaShonda Robinson
PREPRESS MANAGER
Chuck Jones
NORMAN CROW
A positive relationship between our business community and our schools is so important in order to have
a thriving community. Thirty years ago, the Chamber started our Adopt-A-School program. It has been
a model collaboration that has had a tremendously positive impact on our children. Our members are
meeting needs in our school systems on a daily basis. Please join me in celebrating this great achievement
in this months Rising Tide.
I am very excited to be the Chairman of the Chambers Board of Directors this year. We have a lot of
positive momentum in this community because of what your Chamber is doing. Please get involved with
us and help us make this another great year for West Alabama.
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Job Shadow Day

at Chick-fil-A Northport
Druid City Garden Project
at University Place
Woodland Forrest Elementary
adoption in 1985
Read Across America Day
at Northington Elementary
Arcadia Elementary
Celebrates AAS Week
Norman Crow
President
D.T. & Freight Company, Inc.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama
AAS NEEDS YOU

Have you ever wondered about involving your organization as a partner with
a public school? Now is the perfect time to find out more about that possibility!
For something so important and so big, AAS
partnerships can be made of acts that cost so little.
We need you! Why not consider taking an active
role as an AAS partner? While all schools currently
have one partner, several schools have requested
additional partners. Whether you prefer an
elementary, middle or high school, there is a place
for you. Call Loo Whitfield today at 391-0563 or

email loo@tuscaloosachamber.com for more
information. Theres no obligation and it could be
the beginning of a very rewarding experience for
you as well as providing much-needed assistance
for a public school in Tuscaloosa.
Call Loo Whitfield today at 391-0563

or email loo@tuscaloosachamber.com for more information.
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(205) 391-0562
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(205) 391-0552
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Small Business Financing
AL SPENCER
Vice President, Economic Development and Public Policy
(205) 391-0329
al@tuscaloosachamber.com
Commercial Real Estate - Term & Construction

Inventory Receivables
Buildings Contractor Residential Construction
Land Purchases/Refinace
KIMBERLY ADAMS
Director of Membership and Investor Relations
(205) 391-0327
kimberly@tuscaloosachamber.com
TRACY CRUMPTON
Director of Finance and Operations
(205) 391-0554
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STACEY GANN
Director of Leadership Development and Events
(205) 391-0559
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(205) 758-7588
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Adopt-A-School Celebrates 30 Years
Brookwood Middle School students learn about the automotive industry at Mercedes - Benz USI
Adopt-A-School (AAS) is a term that has become totally integrated

into our local educational process and an expected component
of every public school in the Tuscaloosa City and County school
systems. The end of the 2014-2015 school year marks the completion
of thirty years of the program, a partnership between education and
the business and private sectors of Tuscaloosa County.
Managed and directed by The Chamber of Commerce of West
Alabama, organizations of all sizes, often singly, sometimes in pairs
or trios, work with all 58 schools in the County System and the City
System. These partners include retail businesses, manufacturers,
civic organizations, utility companies, small businesses, restaurants,
real estate companies and financial institutions. The partners
initiate activities that encourage students, enrich their educational
experiences and connect the world of work to the educational arena.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN

In the fall of 1983, President Reagan launched the National Partners
in Education Program by naming that school year National Year of
Partnerships in Education to recognize the efforts of the private sector
and to encourage the creation of new partnerships in education
throughout the nation. This sparked the American business communitys
interest in partnerships. It realized that education can improve our
countrys stature in productivity and technology innovation and that
tomorrows workforce is in todays classroom.
the first local pairings in a county-wide project to link schools and

businesses took place. The organizational committee for the program
was led by Chamber head Johnnie Aycock, making the program a
Chamber-driven initiative. The Chamber and two local school boards
of education paired specific schools with businesses in the community.
Four charter partnerships were created: Phifer Wire, Inc. / Westlawn
Middle; First National Bank of Tuscaloosa / Woodland Forrest
Elementary; BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing / Cottondale
Elementary; and Northport Medical Center / Crestmont Elementary.
Within a few weeks, two additional partnerships were formed: Alabama
Power Company with Oak Hill School, and Shelton State Community
College with Vestavia Elementary.
From that point on, Adopt-A-School sustained continuous and steady
growth. By 1989, all schools were adopted. June Hollingsworth was
hired to oversee the program as its first director, a role she held for
seven years before Deloris McMullen took the job. Deloris is wellknown for her dedication to the program, which she nurtured for 13
years. Today, the program is steered by Loo Whitfield, who brought a
great positive energy to the position of director in 2005, and Carolyn
Tubbs, the steadfast assistant director since 2002.
Currently 99 organizations serve as partners and all 58 public schools

have at least one partner. Three of the six partnerships that were formed
in the fall of 1985 are still partners today: Phifer, Inc. / Westlawn Middle;
BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing / Cottondale Elementary; Alabama
Power Company with Oak Hill School. Fourteen partnerships been
Our state immediately selected a committee to study public education together 21 years or more and 33 partnerships have remained partners
and that committee recommended Adopt-A-School. In the fall of 1985, ten years or more.
WHAT PARTNERS DO
Contrary to the perception of many, Adopt-A-School is not a checkwriting program but is instead a process in which relationships are
formed through personal interaction and the use of an adopters
resources to meet the needs of a school, said Loo Whitfield.
Each partnership is uniquely designed to bring about positive
outcomes for all those involved. Because all adopters are different and
therefore have different resources, each partnership develops its own
plan of action. There are similarities in most partnerships, although
each scenario is carried out in its own unique manner.
Hosting students for job shadow experiences; describing career options
and correlating school and workforce preparation; granting wishes to
classroom teachers; providing cultural and art activities; mentoring atrisk students; recognizing students who improve their grades; working
to enhance technology in school classrooms; improving the school
environment; demonstrating the importance of community service
through joint projectsthese are just a few examples of the many
activities through which the adopters positively impact our public
schools through the AAS program.
Adopt-A-School is not a check-writing program but

is instead a process in which relationships are formed
through personal interaction and the use of an
adopters resources to meet the needs of a school.
Loo Whitfield, Director
FEATURED PARTNERS & ACTIVITIES
For more than 20 years, BFGoodrich has kept the library open one day a
week during summer months for six weeks following the May closing of
its adopted school, Cottondale Elementary. Students reading a dozen
books or more over the summer get a special T-shirt designed by a
student before summer vacation. The adopter judges a design contest
and provides the shirts. This is just one of the many great projects this
partnership produces.
Phifer, Inc. has renewed its commitment to

Westlawn Middle School with Re-Adoption
Ceremonies over the years.
Pictured in 1993 (L to R) are:
Tuscaloosa City Councilman Charles Steele,
Principal Robert Coats,
AAS Director Deloris McMullen,
Karen Brooks of Phifer, Inc.,
and Tuscaloosa City Schools
Superintendent Bob Winter.
2014 Cottondale Readathon winners

in their T shirts, along with
Cindy Montgomery (principal),
Linda Rosen (counselor) and
Concetta Odongo, Will Myers and
Chad Payne from BF Goodrich.
Around 300 business and school representatives attend the annual Adopt-A-School Breakfast and Workshop that kicks off each school year.
The 2014 event was held at University Church of Christ in late July.
For more than 13 years, Thompson Tractor Company has recognized

a student from each class of its adopted school, Woodland Forrest
Elementary School, for leadership qualities each month. Awards are
presented in front of families at a school assembly then students get
a pizza party with the principal. Thompson Tractor also participates
in Earth Day festivities by showcasing company procedures for
protecting the environment and a job shadowing event is presented
each year. The AAS program is a wonderful way for Thompson Tractor
Company to give back to the community that we live and work in. For
me personally, its been very rewarding working with the staff and
students of Woodland Forrest Elementary for 13 plus years, said Buddy
Fordham, coordinator for the business.
WHAT COORDINATORS DO
OTHER LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION:

PALS & SUSTAINERS
Many organizations make contributions to area schools but are unable
to maintain the ongoing relationship of AAS partners. A Partner At
Large (PAL) may choose an ongoing or annual commitment or a onetime contribution of personal or material resources to one school,
several schools or to a district-wide effort.
Many businesses elect to support the program through the Sustainer
Program. These partners provide significant financial support for the
coordination and administration of AAS, making resources available
for recruiting and training new adopters and for sustaining existing
partnerships.
An AAS coordinator is the main contact for one part of the partnership
and does the following:
Serves as captain of the team.
Establishes the relationship.
Facilitates communication between the school and adopter
Keeps principal/CEO informed of activities
Maintains communications with AAS office
Organizes meetings, activities and volunteers
Recruits volunteers & delegate responsibilities
Promotes and ensures visibility of partnership activities
Maintains records & data
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Krista Poole and Gene Poole assist Westwood Elementary
REAL IMPACT
Since 1992, when records were first reported, over 26,600 volunteers
have reported spending over 210,000 hours in local schools through
the AAS program. The combined total of financial support, in-kind
contributions and volunteer hours has resulted in over 6.5 million
dollars of additional support for public schools.
LOOKING AHEAD
We know Adopt-A-School is here to stay! As we work together to
grow our community, our future depends on investing in our children
today, preparing them for changes and challenges in their future and
empowering them to become productive citizens. It is difficult to
measure, but not impossible to see, the positive changes which occur
when someone cares enough to become personally involved in the
educational process of the future generation.
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Sustainers
Thanks to the following business & organizations
who provide financial support for the program.
CORPORATE SPONSOR
THE WESTERVELT COMPANY
BOARD LEVEL SPONSORS
Advantage Realty Company
Amason & Associates, Inc.
Buddys Food Mart
Ellis Architects, Inc.
Harrison Construction
Company, Inc.
Learning Experiences, Inc.
McAbee Construction, Inc.
McGiffert & Associates, LLC
Mercedes-Benz U.S.
International, Inc.
Northport Medical Center
Planit Solutions, Inc.
Reese Phifer, Jr.
Memorial Foundation
Walker Associates, Inc.
Ward Scott Architecture, Inc.
SUPERINTENDENT SPONSORS
For many years, the annual AAS Week celebration concluded with a parade in McFarland Mall.
Pictured in 1998 (left to right) are: John Merrill with Tuscaloosa County Schools,
Chamber Chairman Terry Waters and Tuscaloosa Mayor Al DuPont.
Alabama Central Credit Union

Neel-Schaffer & Almon Associates
PRINCIPAL SPONSORS
Nicks Kids
Patterson & Comer
Sams Club #6435
The Tuscaloosa News
Tuscaloosa Title Company

Wal-Mart Supercenter #715
Walter Energy, Inc.
TEACHER SPONSORS
Woodland Forrest students on Job Shadow Day 2014 at Thompson Tractor
Allison Appraisal Service, Inc.

Bank First
Comcast
TTL, Inc.
Riverfall Credit Union
Womens Division of Chamber of Commerce
MENTOR SPONSORS
AAS Director Loo Whitfield (right) with her former student, Kristi Dyer, who dropped by
the Chamber office recently to say, I fondly remember my experience with the Adopt-ASchool program as an 8th grader at Eastwood Middle School during the 87-88 academic
year. As part of the program, Hunt Refining hosted an awards ceremony for Honor Roll
students after every 6 weeks grading period. I distinctly remember the pride and excitement that I felt when handed that award certificate. What meant even more was realizing
that there were adults in my community, other than my parents and teachers, that truly
cared about my academic success.
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The Builders Group
of West Alabama, LLC
Charter Media
C&S Fabrication, Inc.
Duckworth Morris
Insurance & Real Estate
Martin Family Eye Care
Northport Auto Supply

Company, Inc.
Parker Towing Company, Inc.
Richard Building Company, LLC
Robertson Banking Company
Southside Davis Tire
StressCrete, Inc.
Wal-Mart Northport
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS

Great Day Tuscaloosa - WJRD 1150 AM/102.1 FM - WVUA TV
Contributor: Sealy Management Company, Inc.
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2014-15 Adopt-A-School Adopters

Thanks to each business and organization below for serving as an Adopt-A-School partner
with one or more public schools in the Tuscaloosa City and County School Systems
Alabama Credit Union
Alabama One Credit Union
Alabama Power Company
Almon Associates, Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Ameriprise Financial
ARD Logistics-Alabama, LLC (2 schools)
Arts & Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa
Baileys Tiger-Rock Martial Arts (3 schools)
Baileys Tiger-Rock Martial Arts - Northport
Bank of Tuscaloosa
BBVA Compass
BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing
Black Warrior Methane
Bryant Bank
Cadence Bank, N.A
Capstone Bank
Centerstone Inn
Chick-fil-A, Midtown
Chick-fil-A, Northport
Chick-fil-A, Tuscaloosa South (2 schools)
DCH Credit Union
DCH Regional Medical Center
Discovering Alabama,
UA Museum of Natural History
Dickeys Barbecue Northport
Downtown Northport Merchants
Association
Embassy Suites
First Federal Bank
FIS Global
FNB of Central Alabama
General Aviation Center
Geological Survey of Alabama (2 schools)
Harbin & Stough
Hilton Garden Inn of Tuscaloosa
Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers

Hunt Refining Company
JamisonMoneyFarmer PC
Jim N Nicks BBQ
Jim Walter Resources
Jones Heating & Cooling
Junior League of Tuscaloosa
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Tusc. Alumni Chapter
Kyle Office Solutions
Leadership Tuscaloosa Alumni Association
The Legacy Connection
McAbee Construction, Inc. (2 schools)
McAlisters Deli 15th Street
McAlisters Deli - McCalla
McKinney Orthodontics (2 schools)
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
(2 schools)
Merrill Lynch
Moody Radio South
Northport Medical Center
NorthRidge Fitness
Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc.
Office Depot #270
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
P.E. LaMoreaux & Associates, Inc.
Patton Realty
PGP Operating, LLC
Phifer Incorporated
PNC Bank
Premier Service Company
The Radiology Clinic (2 schools)
Randall-Reilly Publishing Company
Raymond James
Regency Retirement Village
Regions Bank
Rhodes & Rhodes Family Dentistry

Rite Aid Customer Support Center
Riverview Orthodontics
Robertsons BBQ & Catering
Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa
Sams Club #6435
Sarrell Dental Center (3 schools)
Shelton State Community College
(3 schools)
Southland International Trucks, Inc.
Spiller Furniture & Mattress
SSAB Wear Solutions, LLC
Stillman College
Tazikis Mediterranean Caf
Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.
Tracey Sova State Farm
TTL, Inc.
Tuscaloosa By-Pass, LLC
Tuscaloosa County Medical
Society & Alliance
Tuscaloosa Music Club
Tuscaloosa Public Library
University of Alabama College of
Community Health Services
University of Alabama College of
Continuing Studies
Vulcan Materials Company
Wal-Mart Supercenter #715
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Wilsons Pest Control
Woodforest National Bank
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority- Tuscaloosa
ZF Chassis Systems, LLC
STARS in our HEARTS
6th Annual Family
5K Run/Walk Grand Prix Event
Participate in memory/honor of the STAR in your HEART

Saturday March 28th 7am: Registration - 8am: Race Starts
$20 Registration Fee First 150 Registrants get a FREE T-Shirt
Visit www.hospiceofwestalabama.com or
call 205-523-0101 for more info
All proceeds benefiting

Hospice of West Alabama
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Live Music by Debbie Bond and the True Dats
Chamber@Work
Hiring Fair Held for Former Cinram Employees
A hiring fair was held at PARAs Belk Center for 100 former employees of
Cinram (formerly JVC) on Jan. 20. Eighteen companies were present to
hire and/or provide services and others have requested to look at the
database of attendees to possibly hire from it. Special thanks to Shelton
State Community College for providing Workforce Development staff,
which not only provided Ready to Work and adult education info but
also helped with overall event production. The fair was presented by
West Alabama Works.
West Alabama Works is a 501(c ) 3 organization formed by the Chamber
and the Region 3 Workforce Development Council . The Chamber serves
as the managing and fiscal agent and administrative support.
We Go
The Extra Mile

School Counselors Visit Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa
Area school counselors attended the 8th Annual Adopt-A-School

Counselor Industry Tour hosted by Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa in December.
The tour and forum, sponsored and organized by Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa
and the Adopt-A-School program, allowed over 60 counselors to learn
first-hand about skills needed for our future workforce. Counselors
received info on current workforce data, trends and projected needs
for the West Alabama area from LeNa Powe, Director of Workforce
Development for the Chamber. Counselors then learned about the
history of Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa and about the work that takes place
in the facility. Also, counselors learned of career opportunities at Nucor
and about the new Nucor Steel Technical Academy. Following lunch, a
tour offered a view of the processes involved in changing scrap metal
to steel coil and plates. The AAS program recognizes the importance of
keeping local school counselors and career tech teachers informed and
armed with the info necessary to educate our future work force and to
guide the students as they develop the skills needed to succeed in an
ever-growing and ever-changing technical workplace. We will highlight
a different local industry each school year. For more info about how your
business can participate in future tours, contact Loo Whitfield at 205391-0563 or loo@tuscaloosachamber.com.

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the year. In May, the program will begin sending the applications out for
the 2015-2016 class. If you are interested in the program, please contact
Stacey Gann at 205-391-0559 or send a request for the application or
additional information to stacey@tuscaloosachamber.com. Leadership
Tuscaloosa is a nine month program designed to provide a foundation
of knowledge of Tuscaloosas Countys economic, social, historical and
political issues and needs while challenging community leaders to use
such information to aid their involvement and success in moving our
community forward. Our objective is to meet the communitys need for
informed, responsible and effective leadership. The program has proven
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Top Volunteers
of 2014 Honored
Our Annual Meeting and Awards celebration
was presented by The University of Alabama
on Jan. 22 at the Bryant Conference Center.
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Larry Taylor, owner of Moundville Telephone Company, was honored as the 2014 Charles H. Land
Member of the Year, which is our highest honor to an individual member. He was honored
for his workforce development efforts on behalf of the Chamber.
2015 Chamber Chairman Norman Crow of D.T. & Freight Co. receives the gavel
from our 2014 Chairman Jordan Plaster of Merrill Lynch
Ambassador of the Year Wade Langer of Capstone United Methodist Church
Minority Business Council Trailblazer Award recipients were Hazel B. Upchurch,

founder of the The Legacy Connection (nephew Tom Bailey accepted),
and Chief Steve Anderson of the Tuscaloosa Police Department
Chairmans Leadership Award winner Harrison Taylor,

President of the Tuscaloosa City Council
Joel Lake and Bobby Bragg accepted the Robert C. Tanner Corporate Service Award
on behalf of JamisonMoneyFarmer PC
Distinguished Service Award winners Dr. Judy Bonner of UA, Shane Spiller of Spiller Furniture
& Mattress, Kimberly McMurray of Ward Scott Architecture, Charles Nash of UA System, Phil
Johnston of Mercedes - Benz USI, and Gary Nichols of McAbee Construction
Peggy and Fitzgerald Washington (center) with Jheovanny and Johana Gomez
2015 Chamber Chairman Norman Crow of DT & Freight Co. with

Chamber President Jim Page and 2014 Chairman Jordan Plaster of Merrill Lynch
Joseph Brown and Gary Nichols
Lou Drummond, Robert Kuhn and Amy Echols
Alice Maxwell, Mike Reilly, Jimmy Warren and Cathy Tubbs
Al Spencer and Jordan Plaster
Kimberly McMurray and Casey and Tom Scroggins
Sammy Watson with Verdelle and Harrison Taylor
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Here We Grow Again

RIBBON CUTTINGS & GROUNDBREAKINGS
OCTOBER 24 - FEBRUARY 24
TACO MAMA
2104 A University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

(205) 266-6108 www.tacomamaonline.com
Robert Rodriguez
SHOPPES AT LEGACY PARK
McFarland Blvd and 13th St.

205) 755-1112
Keith Owens
NEEL-SCHAFFER & ALMON ASSOCIATES, INC.
2008 12th St. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

(205) 349-2100 www.neel.schaer.com
Jim Kyzer
GENTLEMANS GROOMING
2104 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

(205) 764-5969
Mary Margaret Philen
MASSAGED LIFE & WELLNESS ACADEMY
3518 Loop Rd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

(205) 248-7416
Rahe McCandless
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THE TRUNK
1217 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa , AL 35401

(205) 345-0407 www.heybama.com
Ginny Sain
WTI TRANSPORT
7300 Commerce Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

(205) 752-1608
Rendy Taylor
DRUID CITY VITAL CARE
1030 Fairfax Park Suite C Tuscaloosa , AL 35406

(205) 523-4863 www.druidcityvitalcare.com
Ryan McFerrin
HOME FIT CONSULTING, LLC
1919 Oxmoor Rd., #391 Birmingham, AL 35409

(205) 675-7412 www.HomeFitConsulting.com
Cody Robinson
MCCRACKEN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
6521 Hwy 69 South, Ste. N. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

(205) 345-5035 www.mccrackenfamilychiropractic.com
Rachel Steiner
PRESIDENTIAL TERRACE (BAMA DINING

SERVICE/ARAMARK CORP.)
654 Abercrombie Lane Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

(205) 348-6816 www.bamadining.com
AJ DeFalco
RYAN POWELL ALLSTATE
2415 12th St. Tuscaloosa , AL 35401 (205) 530-1981

www.agents.allstate.com/ryan-powell-tuscaloosa-al.html
Ryan Powell
NEW ORLEANS STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE
824 McFarland Blvd. Northport, AL 35473

(205) 248-7668
Mo Ezez
MERCEDES BENZ USI VISITOR CENTER
6 Mercedes Dr. Vance, AL 35490

205-507-2252 www.mbusi.com/visitor-center
Contact
RIVERFALL CREDIT UNION-NORTHPORT
1615 McFarland Blvd. Northport, AL 35476

(205) 759-1505 www.riverfallcu.com
Kay Lackey
RIVERFALL CREDIT UNION-TUSCALOOSA
5461 Kauloosa Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

(205) 759-1505 www.riverfallcu.com
Jeff Cole
What Our Members Are Saying
Matt and I cant believe that we didnt take advantage of the

membership sooner. Over the last 16 years, we have continued
to grow in the community with sound and video installations,
productions, retail sales and birthday parties. It has been with
the help of the Chamber that we continue to thrive in our small
business with their monthly mixers, education and opportunities
like the Annual Meeting to provide lighting and video. Matt and I
look forward to many years of value that the Chamber provides.
- Nikki and Matt Ray, EatMyBeats, Inc.
755 Jug Factory Road www.EatMyBeats.com
www.facebook.com/EatMyBeats
Answering every caller with TLC...Since 1955

We are not just an answering
service, but an extension of
your business-a responsibility
we take very seriously.
Some of our most common services includes:

Outsourced Receptionist Service-answering calls and relaying
Dispatch
messages
Overflow
24/7-you choose the hours and days
calls (when your lines are all busy or your staff is too busy)
Order taking
calls
Emergency
answering service (when your phones

Vacation/temporary coverage, including extended absences
Disaster-preparedness
are unexpectedly down due to service or disaster issues, such

coverage
Holiday
as hurricanes or tornadoes)
Appointment scheduling
2810 7th Street Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
(205) 349-2702 Tuscaloosa (205) 241-5082 Birmingham (800) 250-5160 Toll Free (205) 349-4766 Fax
info@callerconnection.com wwww.CallerConnection.com
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Working as ONE Investors

The following will invest annually, over five years,
funding the new economic and community
development plan for our region! THANK YOU!
GAMECHANGERS - $25,000+ ANNUALLY
Comparative
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
DECEMBER 2013 vs DECEMBER 2014
BUSINESS LICENSES
City of Tuscaloosa
2013
81
2014
56
City of Northport
2013
17
2014
12
CHAIRMANS CIRCLE - $15,000+ ANNUALLY
VALUE OF
BUILDING PERMITS
CEO COUNCIL - $10,000+ ANNUALLY
Aramark; AT&T; The Bank of Tuscaloosa; Bryant Bank; Charter Media; Expo
Displays; Harrison Galleries/HFS Holdings; JamisonMoneyFarmer PC;
Knight Sign Industries, Inc.; Merrill Lynch; Rumsey Properties; Shelton
State Community College; UA College of Arts & Sciences; Yellow Book USA
PRESIDENTS FORUM - $7,500+ ANNUALLY

UA Culverhouse College of Commerce
INVESTOR LEADERS - $5,000+ ANNUALLY
A&B Electric Co.; Advantage Realty Group, Inc.; Afflink; Alabama

Gas Corporation; Alabama Power Co.; BB&T; Cintas; College Station
Properties; Ellis Architects, Inc.; Harrison Construction, Inc.; McGiffert
& Associates, LLC; Pritchett-Moore Inc.; Sealy Furniture Co.; Thompson
Tractor Co., Inc.; TotalCom, Inc.; WAR Construction, Inc.; Ward Scott
Architecture; The WHMZ Group at Morgan Stanley
GROWTH PARTNERS - $2,500+ ANNUALLY
Advance Disposal; Alabama Credit Union; Alabama One Credit Union;

Almon Associates, Inc.; BBVA Compass Bank; Blue Cross/Blue Shield
of Alabama; Boone Newspapers, Inc.; Buffalo Rock Co./Pepsi Cola;
Community Service Programs of West Alabama; D.T. & Freight Co.;
Eberspaecher North America, Inc.; Fitts Agency; Green Beverage Co.;
Harbin & Stough, PC; Jalapenos Mexican Grill; Moody Radio South; Parker
Towing Co., Inc.; Robertson Banking Co.; Spiller Furniture & Mattress;
Southland Benefit Solutions, LLC; TTL, Inc.; Tuscaloosa Credit Union;
Tuscaloosa Teachers Credit Union; Way, Ray, Shelton & Co., PC; Walker
Associates, Inc.; Walter Energy, Inc.; Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
City of Tuscaloosa
2013
$24,755,427
2014
$15,907,250
EMPLOYED
Tuscaloosa County
2013
87,626
2014
88,915
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES
Tuscaloosa County
2013
5.1%
2014
4.6%
HOMES SOLD
Tuscaloosa County
2013
2014
COMMUNITY COLLEAGUES - $1,500+ ANNUALLY
Barry Fikes Photography; The Builders Group of West Alabama, LLC;

Capstone Bank; Chick-fil-A of Northport; Duckworth-Morris Real Estate;
First National Bank of Central Alabama; First South Farm Credit; Friday
Oil Co., Inc.; Hampton Inns of Tuscaloosa; Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers;
Kyle Office Solutions; Lewis, Smyth, Winter & Ford, LLC; The Locker Room;
Metalsa; Morrison & Smith, LLP; Renasant Bank; Rex Veron Design, LLC;
Sentell Engineering, Inc.; Tuscaloosa Chevrolet, Inc.; Willcutt Block
OTHER ANNUAL COMMITMENTS
Gilmore, Poole & Rowley; StressCrete, Inc.; Yeager & Christian, PC
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144
156
AVERAGE SELLING PRICE

Tuscaloosa County
2013
2014
$173, 671
$190,293
Cabiness
Paint & Flooring
C A B IN E S S
EST. 1975
PAINT AND DECORATING
The Name Youve Trusted

for Over 35 Years
Now Sells Flooring!
701 21st Ave.

(205) 345-6080
No matter what business youre in, keeping your employees healthy

means a healthy bottom line. The DCH Center for Occupational Health
gives you access to the areas most comprehensive range of occupational
health services from prevention to treatments and follow-up.
Our physicians have the most occupational health experience in West
Alabama, and our main goal is getting your employees ready to return
to work, letting you focus on the business at hand.
The DCH Center for Occupational Health takes care of

your employees so you can take care of your bottom line.
Learn more about what we can do for

you at dchsystem.com/occmed
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New Members
NOVEMBER 7, 2014 - FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Alfa Insurance
1211 Lurleen B. Wallace Boulevard
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 758-3595
Joseph McCurnin
Insurance (Main)
Bolta US, Inc.
P.O. Box 719
Northport, AL 35476
www.bolta.com
(205) 764-5766
Russell Martin
Automobile Parts / Supplies /
Automotive Services
C - Mart Chervon
2800 McFarland Blvd.
(205) 331-4737
Roshan Patel
Convenience Stores / Gas Stations
Campus Properties, LLC
1410 University Blvd., Ste. 1
www.uacampusproperties.com
(205) 345-8861
Kelly Kilgore
Rental Properties
Centaur Building Services, Inc.
240 Oxmoor Rd.
Homewood, AL 35209
www.centaurservices.com
(334) 538-1088
Lisa McCain
Janitorial / Cleaning /
Water - Fire Restoration
CivilWorx Construction, LLC
5950 University Blvd., E.
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 792-9479
Matt Caddis
Construction - Utility /
Excavation / Heavy Civil
Crimson Village
1718 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
(205) 507-1211
LeAnn Crisp
Health Care Facilities
D R Horton
9467 Creek Circle
(952) 484-444
Michelle Murphy
Real Estate / Realty / Realtors
Event Operations Group
535 Jack Warner Pkwy NE Ste. E-2
(800) 925-7549
Mike Jones
Events Management
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Ezells Express Tuscaloosa 1, LLC

220 15th St., East
www.ezells-express.com
(205) 568-5033
Agnew Hall
Restaurants
Fayette Fabrications, LLP
904 2nd Ave., SE
Fayette, AL 35555
www.fayettefabrication.com
(205) 442-7011
Mark McClanahan
Steel Erector/Fabrication
FDRC, INC.
(Federal Disaster Recovery Corp)
423 Skyland Blvd., Ste. A-4
www.fdrc.us
(855) 573-0007
Shannon Keith
Construction - Site Preparation /
Erosion Control
Glory Bound Gyro Co.
2325 University Blvd.
gloryboundgyroco.com
(205) 349-0505
Nick Chichester
Restaurants
Gradescape, Inc.
12837 Martin Rd., Spur
Northport, AL 35402
(205) 349-3992
Thomas Lightsey
Landscape / Lawn Care /
Maintenance
H & R Block
305 21st St.
www.hrblock.com
(205) 758-3296
Lacey Weber
Tax Preparation
Handyman Connection
of Tuscaloosa
2123 9th St., Ste. 204
www.tuscaloosa.handyman
connection.com
(205) 650-3100
Home Improvements /
Repairs / Installation
HomeTown Lenders
2918 7th St.
www.2059899799.com
(205) 999-8217
Scott Moulton
Mortgage Companies
J. Marland Hayes, LLC

505 Energy Center Blvd., Ste. 604
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 764-9179
Denise Hayes
Attorneys - Lawyers / Law
Jac Mac Tire Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 2432
(205) 752-3501
Mackie Deason
Tire Dealers / Repair (Main)
Jennaration Boutique
9730 Hwy 69 South
www.jennarationboutique.com
(205) 657-8232
Jenna Powell
Retail - Boutique
Joanne M. Jannik, P.C.
P.O. Box 20086
(205) 247-4848
Joanne Jannik
Koll Kay and Company
2020 Hackberry Lane
www.kollkayandcompany.com
(205) 765-4164
Ashley Quarles
Events Management
Matt Clinton Designs
730 21st. Ave.
www.mattclintondesigns.com
(205) 464-0488
Matthew Clinton
Retail - Events / Weddings/ Interiors
Matt Hood
500 Snows Mill Ave., Apt. 107
(205) 861-7070
Matt Hood
Individuals
McCracken Family Chiropractic
6521 Hwy 69 South, Ste. N.
www.mccrackenfamilychiropractic.com
(205) 345-5035
Rachel Steiner
Physicians - Chiropractic
New Orleans Steak
& Seafood House
824 McFarland Blvd.
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 248-7668
Mo Ezez
Restaurants
Our Town America

1501 Dearing Place
www.ourtownamerica.com
(205) 469-7822
Robin Wells
Advertising - Direct Mail
Premier National Benefits /
LifeLock Benefit Solutions
5401 College Blvd., Ste. 214
Leawood, KS 66211
(800) 365 8208
Craig Gordon
Insurance
Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches
2310 4th Street
(205) 366-1222
John Long
Restaurants (Main)
Ryan Powell Allstate Agency
2415 12th St.
www.agents.allstate.com/ryan-powell-tuscaloosa-al.html
(205) 530-1981
Ryan Powell
Insurance
S. Scott Hickman,
Attorney at Law, LLC
2600 7th St.
(205) 248-2616
Scott Hickman
Salon Mia Bella
232-B McFarland Blvd. N.
Northport, AL 35476
www.salonmiabellasmb.com
(205) 345-0222
Mindy Hammond
Beauty Salons / Barbers Nails Massage Tan Spas
The Church of Tuscaloosa
6120 Watermelon Rd.
www.churchattuscaloosa.com
(205) 759-8050
Tina Miller
Churches
The Reserve At NorthRiver
1761 Commons North Loop
www.reserveatnorthriver.com
(205) 247-9800
Carolyn Wright
Real Estate / Apartments / Condo
The Scotts Company
10638 Mount Moriah Rd.
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 556-9771
John Bickett
Lawn & Garden Soil &
Fertilizer Products
The Tower / Arlington Properties

2330 University Blvd.
www.liveatthetower.net
(205) 720-0070
Kara Harton Glover
Real Estate / Apartments / Condo
UA Marketing Department
361 Stadium Drive
105 Alston Hall
(205) 348-2826
David Mothersbaugh
Marketing Consultants
The True Vine Foundation

280 Vineyard Lane
Eutaw, AL 35462
Facility Rental (Main),
www.truevinefoundation.com
(205) 372-3230
Colin McRae
Non-profit / Facility Rental
Vance Tire & Alignment, LLC

17270 Hwy 11 N.
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 553-0755
Kitty Waldrop
Tire Dealers / Repair
Tuscaloosa Human
Resource Professionals
P.O. Box 20297
www.thrp.shrm.org
(205) 750-5143
Lori Royer
Associations / Professional
Organizations (Main)
UA - Office of Student
Employment
173 Rose Admin. Bldg.
www.financialaffairs.ua.edu/hr/
student-employment
(205) 348-4354
Austin Fann
(205) 348-8850
Employment Opportunities
for UA Students
UA Intercollegiate Athletics
Waste Management - Tuscaloosa

3150 35th Street
www.wm.com
(205) 345-0112
Timothy Stepter
Waste Reduction / Disposal (Main)
William Blakeney
Building Company, Inc.
3519 Greensboro Ave.
(205) 345-8880
William Blakeney
Contractors - Building
Wilsons Pest Control
11605 Elbert Taylor Loop
Coker, AL 35452
www.wilsonspestcontrol.net
(205) 339-3175
Wilson Gammill
Pest Control Services / Supplies
2015 Board of Directors

Dan Blakley
Regions Bank
Dr. Peter Millet

Stillman College
Dr. Judy Bonner

The University of Alabama
Wilson Moore
Pritchett Moore, Inc.
Bobby Bragg
JamisonMoneyFarmer PC
Cynthia Burton
Community Service Programs
of West Alabama
Brock Corder
The Builders Group of West
Alabama, LLC
Norman Crow
D. T. & Freight Company, Inc.
Mike Ellis
Ellis Architects, Inc.
Jay Evans
ROAR, LLC/
College Station Properties
Ashley Gill
Chick-fil-A of Northport
Jheovanny Gomez
Jalapenos Mexican Grill
Lee Henderson
Which Wich
Jason Hoff
Mercedes-Benz USI
Serving West Alabama For Over 20 years

3200 Greensboro Ave.
345-9811
www.townsendbmw.com
Gary Phillips
Premier Service Co., Inc.
Jordan Plaster
Merrill Lynch
Gene Poole
Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers
Dr. Samory Pruitt
The University of Alabama
Mike Reilly
Randall-Reilly
Tim Rosson
BBVA Compass Bank
Ralph Ruggs
Tuscaloosa Housing Authority
Tom Scroggins
Rosen Harwood, PA
Cal Holt
Knight Sign Industries, Inc.
Randy Skagen
Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc.
Jonathan Hood
FNB of Central Alabama
Chuck Turner
Jackson Security Company
Molly Ingram
DCH Health System
Rex Veron
Rex Veron Design, LLC
Blake Madison
Rosen Harwood, PA
SALES SERVICE PARTS
Jim Page
Chamber of Commerce
of West Alabama
Dr. Andrea Mayfield

Shelton State
Community College
Jason Walker
Terry Waters
Dean McClure
TTL, Inc.
Terri Williams
AT&T
Kim McMurray
Ward Scott Architecture
Bryan Winter
Lewis, Smyth, Winter & Ford, LLC
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2015 Calendar of Events

March 31
Washington Update with US Senator
Richard Shelby, presented by Crimson
Village at Embassy Suites, 7:30am
April 7
Microsoft Intermediate Excel, 9am
Business After Hours Mixer
at Spiller Furniture & Mattress, 5pm
Military and Veterans Appreciation Event
presented by Warrior Ranch at UA Ferguson
Center, 7pm
April 9
Microsoft Outlook: Time Saving Features
11am, $50/person, lunch included
April 14 & 15
Montgomery Drive-In
presented by Shelton State
April 28
Breakfast & Biz, Chick-fil-A Northport
May 6
Unleash the Power of Your iPad
11am, $50/person, lunch included
May 12
at NorthRiver Yacht Club, 5pm
May 14
Leadership Tuscaloosa Graduation
presented by UA System
June 9
at Tuscaloosa Orthopedic
& Joint Institute, 5pm
June 16
Chamber in Session: Education Summit
presented by Ellis Architects, Inc.,
Hotel Capstone, 9am
Theres something different about the way everyone interacts with and
cares for one another in our community, and youll find that same way
of doing things at The Bank of Tuscaloosa. Turn to us today for all of
the products and services you need to meet your financial goals. You
need a bank for life. Thats The Bank of Tuscaloosa.
The Bank of Tuscaloosa is a division of Synovus Bank. Synovus Bank, Member FDIC, is chartered in the state of Georgia and operates under multiple trade names across the Southeast. Divisions of Synovus are not
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THE BUSINESS JOURNAL OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF WEST ALABAMA

Published in partnership with

The Tuscaloosa News

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2015 Alabama Power Company

A Word from Our Leadership

Adopt-A-School Celebrates 30 Years

Top Volunteers of 2014 Honored

Here We Grow Again: Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings

What our Members are Saying

Working as One Investors / Comparative Economic Indicators

WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT TUSCALOOSA WITH

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Adopt-A-School Celebrates 30 Years

Adopt-A-School (AAS) is a term that has become totally integrated

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

the first local pairings in a county-wide project to link schools and

Currently 99 organizations serve as partners and all 58 public schools

Adopt-A-School is not a check-writing program but

Phifer, Inc. has renewed its commitment to

2014 Cottondale Readathon winners

For more than 13 years, Thompson Tractor Company has recognized

OTHER LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION:

Krista Poole and Gene Poole assist Westwood Elementary

Alabama Central Credit Union

Tuscaloosa Title Company

Woodland Forrest students on Job Shadow Day 2014 at Thompson Tractor

Allison Appraisal Service, Inc.

Northport Auto Supply

ADOPT-A-SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS

2014-15 Adopt-A-School Adopters

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Participate in memory/honor of the STAR in your HEART

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