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August 2018

2 Events Calendar3 Ribbon Cuttings4 Cover Story6-12 Business Briefs13 Workforce Development14 Small Business Development

Also In This Issue 8 Glover promoted To Logistics

Vice President9 JM Electric Now A Dewalt

Distributor11 Dr. Bentley Joins SAMC

Neurospine Center14 Alabama Small Business

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Your cover photo features four outstanding business leaders who will be inducted into the 2018 Dothan Business Hall of Fame - Velma J. Tribue, Velma Tribue State Farm; C. Charles Nailen, BBG Specialty Foods Inc. – Taco Bell

Corp.; Reafield Vester, Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Ret.); and Sam Wainwright, Wainwright Engineering.

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LEADS Group Semi-Monthly Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Ribbon Cutting: One Source Heating & Cooling, LLC – 10:30 a.m.Location: 131 S. Woodburn Dr., Suite 201 Ribbon Cutting: Clean Eatz – 10:30 a.m.Location: 560 Westgate ParkwayDothan Area Young Professionals 20 Under 40 Banquet – 6-8:30 p.m.Location: 2309 Ross Clark Circle (Mercedes-Benz of Dothan)Ambassador and Diplomat Committee Meeting – 9 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Ribbon Cutting: The Upside Graphics – 10:30 a.m.Location: 1314 Westgate Parkway, Suite 5 Ribbon Cutting: Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen – 10:30 a.m.Location: 4941 Montgomery Highway Peanut Unveiling: ADS Security – 10:30 a.m.Location: 2363 Montgomery Highway, Suite 3 Troy University Small Business Counseling – 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)*Reservations required: (334) 792-5138 Ribbon Cutting: KC Creative Catering – 10:30 a.m.Location: 5980 Fortner St. (Celebration at Jones Crossing)LEADS Group Semi-Monthly Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Ribbon Cutting: Dothan Real Estate Team Relocation – 10:30 a.m.Location: 5170 Murphy Mill RoadRibbon Cutting: Dothan Ice Cream Co. – 10:30 a.m.Location: 131 N. Foster St. (The Nest)Ribbon Cutting: The Bliss Atelier – 10:30 a.m.Location: 131 N Foster St. (The Nest)Business Connections Networking Event – 4–6 p.m.Location: 540 Westgate Parkway (Dothan Pediatric Clinic) Ribbon Cutting: Highlands Cove, LLC – 10:30 a.m.Location: 125 Kinning Park Lane (corner of Flowers Chapel and Brannon Stand roads.)Ribbon Cutting: Southeast Alabama Baptist Association – 10:30 a.m.Location: 1308 Ross Clark Circle Dothan Business Hall Of Fame Banquet And Induction Ceremony– 6:30 p.m.Location: 901 Montezuma Ave. (Calvary Baptist Church) LEADS Group Semi-Monthly Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Dothan Area Young Professionals Meet-N-Mingle – 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Location: 1481 Westgate Parkway, Suite 1 (The Cellar)*See page 12 for more information.Ribbon Cutting: Southeast Alabama Medical Center Graduate Medical Education Residency Program – 1 p.m.Location: 1108 Ross Clark Circle *Please enter through SAMC’s Entrance #2 and take the elevators across from the Information Desk to the fourth floor. Ribbon Cutting: Rural King – 10:30 a.m.Location: 2185 Reeves St.

Housing AuthorityOf The City Of Dothan

602 S. Lena St.Dothan, AL 36301Samuel P. Crawford

(334) 794-6713www.dothanhousing.org

PUBLIC HOUSING / SECTION 8

The CottagesDothan, LLC

203 Front Porch CourtMidland City, AL 36350

Jan Mashburn(334) 671-4663

www.thecottagesdothan.comRENTAL HOUSING

GROUNDBREAKING SpectraCare

At The HavenSpectraCare at The Haven831 John D. Odom Road

Dothan, AL 36303(334) 712-2720

Melissa Kirklandwww.spectracare.orgMENTAL HEALTH

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Thank you!Your membership is an investment in

the future of your business and the economicprogress of the Wiregrass area.

Save The Date!Business Connections

Dothan Pediatric ClinicAug. 16, 2018 • 4-6 p.m.

Join the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce for its next Business Connections event Thursday, Aug. 16, from 4-6 p.m. at Dothan Pediatric Clinic, 540 Westgate Parkway.

Come make some great business connections in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying some hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. It’s a great opportunity to network with other Chamber. The event is free and everyone is encouraged to bring plenty of business cards to exchange!

For more information, call Hayden Camp, director of membership, at (334) 792-5138 or hcamp@dothan.com.

Our New Baby3119 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 3

Dothan, AL 36303Brandon Dempsey

(334) 677-2229www.ournewbabayinc.com

BABY FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES

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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!

2018 Membership Directory And Welcome Guide

Preparations are now under way for the Dothan Area Chamber’s 2018 Welcome Guide and its companion publication, the 2018 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.

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Dothan Business Hall Of Fame Announces 2018 Banquet and Induction Ceremony

The Dothan Business Hall of Fame is currently planning the eighth annual Banquet and Induction Ceremony. This year’s event will be held Thursday, Aug. 23, at Calvary Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.

Initially a collaboration between the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and the Dothan Area Young Professionals, the Dothan Business Hall of Fame was established in May 2011 to recognize the individuals who have made a significant impact in the development of this area. Individuals who have made such an impact by promoting the free enterprise system of entrepreneurship and spent a lifetime demonstrating civic leadership, philanthropy and humanitarianism toward their fellow citizens.

The Hall of Fame’s mission is to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of these outstanding business leaders, to perpetuate and inspire values of entrepreneurial spirit, personal integrity and community leadership in all generations. The mission is achieved by honoring past and present business leaders and by inspiring the leaders of the future.

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. The following four laureates will be honored this year:

Velma J. TribueVelma Tribue State Farm

C. Charles NailenBBG Specialty Foods Inc. – Taco Bell Corp.

Reafield VesterAlabama Cooperative Extension System (Ret.)

Sam WainwrightWainwright Engineering

“We are once again planning an extraordinary evening to honor these wonderful individuals,” said Janice Shepard, event organizer and Chamber’s vice president of administration. “Without their dedication and commitment to the growth of this area, Dothan would not be where it is today.”

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, those persons just beginning their careers and for new entrepreneurs.

All are invited to attend this special event. Individual tickets for the event are $50 and corporate tables (seats eight) are also available at $750. To purchase tickets or a table, contact Janice Shepard at (334) 792-5138 or email. janice@dothan.com.

Velma J. TribueVelma Tribue State Farm

C. Charles NailenBBG Specialty Foods Inc. – Taco Bell Corp.

Reafield VesterAlabama Cooperative Extension System (Ret.)

Sam WainwrightWainwright Engineering

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2 nights - $499DUBLIN POST-TOUR

Extend your stay with 2 extra nights in Dublin, Ireland’s

majestic capital, including a visit to Trinity College home of the Book of Kells, St. Patrick’s Cathedral or O’Connell Street.

I R E L A N DD I S CO V E R & E X P L O R E

8-DAY JOURNEYHIGHLIGHTS:• Round trip scheduled airfare• Round trip transfers between

airports and hotels• Personal airport VIP greeting and

check-in service• Pre-departure orientation and travel

documents• 6 nights at a first class Limerick hotel• 1 dinner at Bunratty Castle

(Medieval Banquet)• Breakfast provided each morning• Discovery Program Guide• Cliffs of Moher• Rock of Cashel• Kilkenny Castle• Bunratty Folk Park• Excursion to Dingle Peninsula• Excursion to Galway

DAY BY DAYDAY 1: DEPARTURE• Board your transatlantic flight

DAY 2: IRELAND• Arrive in Ireland and transfer to the

Absolute Hotel for 6 nights• Remainder of day at your leisure

DAY 3: CLIFFS OF MOHER - GALWAY• Visit the Cliffs of Moher• Panoramic tour of Galway• Free time to explore shops, cafe and

pubs• Return to Limerick

DAY 4: LIMERICK • Today you can explore on your own

DAY 5: DINGLE EXCURSION• Panoramic views heading towards

Blasket Island Center• Visit Dingle• Return to Limerick

DAY 6: CASHEL - KILKENNY - BUNRATTY• Explore the Rock of Cashel• Visit Kilkenny Castle• Enjoy medieval-style dinner and

entertainment at Bunratty Castle• Return to Limerick

DAY 7: LIMERICK• Today is at leisure• Blarney optional tour

DAY 8: BREAKFAST AT YOUR HOTEL• Transfer to airport for flight home

(Order of tours subject to change)

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RenewingMembers

Clip and add these to your Membership Directory.NewMembers

50-59 YearsBuffalo Rock Pepsi

40-49 YearsBBVA CompassDothan Awning and ExteriorsTriState Graphics Inc.

30-39 YearsBrian-Holloway Carpet One Floor & HomeColeman Worldwide MovingDenneyVisionE & H Steel Corp./ Emfinger Steel Co. Inc.Extendicare Health & Rehabilitation CenterRobert’s Grocery Inc.

25-29 YearsThe Chimney Sweeps, LLCRudd Furniture Co. Target Marketing Inc.Town of Columbia

20-24 YearsAgri-AFC, LLCArt Solomon Photography Inc.BLP Mobile PaintsFirst Med of DothanFischer, SusanThe House of Ruth Inc.St. Columba Catholic ChurchWiregrass Children’s Home

15-19 YearsChick-fil-A at Ross Clark CircleDigestive Health Specialists of the SoutheastPrinceton Place ApartmentsThe Salvation ArmyStorage MasterWiregrass Human Resource Management Association

10-14 YearsBarlovento, LLCDaVita - Dothan DialysisDothan Periodontics and ImplantsFriend BankHuskey Law FirmjsmithdesignM & M HomebuildersMRS BPO, LLCPonder Enterprise, Inc. dba Hardee’sWiregrass Foundation

5-9 YearsAmbassador PersonnelCountry Inn & SuitesDothan Overhead DoorEye Surgical Associates, PCGlover Funeral Home Inc.GoldfingersHots DeliJimmy Johns Dothan Inc.Lafayette of Dothan Inc.Martin Environmental Services Inc.

Pride IndustriesSouthern Social Table & TapSunset Memorial ParkSynergy Health & FitnessTim Tolleson Design, LLCWise Forklift Inc.

1-4 YearsAllSouth Urgent Care Clinic Inc.Armstrong & Jordan, PCBerney Office SolutionsBethel Baptist Church & Christian AcademyBorden Dairy Company of Alabama, LLCChef KymCherry Blossom RV and Mobile Home ParkClear Channel AirportsDesigns by D. EthridgeEmbry-Riddle Aeronotical University Fort RuckerFederal Express Corp.Fun Zone Skate CenterHughston Clinic, PCMorgan StanleyNew Leaders In Fertility & Endocrinology, LLCTyndall Federal Credit UnionUniti Fiber

AD PhotoRestoration LLCAnnemarie Danielson2932 Ross Clark Circle(UPS Store)Dothan, AL 36301PH: (606) 571-0205www.ad-photo-restoration.comADVERTISING / GRAPHIC DESIGN / MARKETING / MEDIA / PRINTING

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen4941 Montgomery HighwayDothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 677-0854FAX: (334) 677-0857www.cheddars.comRESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Combat MindsetMichael Saad1236 W. Main St.P.O. Box 1561Dothan, AL 36302PH: (334) 446-6433www.combatmindset.comPERSONAL SERVICE & CARE

Gateway Tire Southeast, LLCBryan Dismuke570 Technology DriveDothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 547-7900FAX: (334) 794-0036DISTRIBUTION /LOGISTICS / TRANSPORTATION

KC Kreative CateringKim Carroll4640 S. Alabama Highway 109(Slocomb, AL)152 Creel St.Hartford, AL 36344PH: (334) 701-1019www.facebook.com/KCkreativecatering EVENT FACILITIES & SUPPLIES

One Source Heating &Cooling, LLCDonny Prince131 S. Woodburn Drive, Suite 201Dothan, AL 36305PH: (334) 377-8227www.onesourceair.comCONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT / CONTRACTORS

Southeast Alabama Baptist AssociationJohn Thomas1308 Ross Clark CircleDothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 794-6281FAX: (334) 794-2117www.sabachurches.comRELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

The Upside GraphicsHannah Edgman1314 Westgate Parkway, Suite 5Dothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 405-3118www.upsidegraphics.comADVERTISING / GRAPHIC DESIGN / MARKETING / MEDIA / PRINTING

Two Great Publications,One Great Idea!

Are You Missing The Opportunity ToReach Thousands Of Potential Customers?

You want to reach new residents and the business community. They want to know how to find you. The best way to achieve both goals is to advertise in the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Dothan’s Official Welcome Guide and the 2019 Membership Directory & Business Guide.

The Dothan Area Chamber and Print Services Inc., the Chamber member awarded this project, have begun the ad sales campaign for these 2019

publications. Chamber members (primary contact and/or advertising agent) recently began receiving the Chamber’s project introduction letter, verification form(s) and a “Reserve Your Space” brochure.

Print Services will be contacting members about the advertising opportunities and has a media kit available online at www.psiprinter.com.

The Welcome Guide and Membership Directory & Business Guide will be mailed to Chamber members in late January 2019. High visibility through great distribution has been the key to the Welcome Guide’s success. Increased usage of the 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 publications! Your company will benefit greatly by reaching all who look to the Dothan Area Chamber for information about Dothan businesses in 2019.

Distribution of the Welcome Guide (10,000) includes economic development prospects, new residents, prospective retirees and relocation families requesting information through the Chamber, 15 Chamber member apartment complexes for new residents, 15 Chamber member hotels/motels in-room distribution and the Dothan Utilities and Wiregrass Electric Cooperative offices to all new service customers. Great web exposure is another avenue of distribution for the 2019 Welcome Guide. The publication will be on the following websites: The City of Dothan, Houston County, Dothan Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and Print Services Inc.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact:

(334) 702-4063(334) 712-6532 Faxwww.psiprinter.com

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Ambassadors&Diplomats

Congratulations to the Ambassador and Diplomat Team of the Month “The Super Six” for claiming this month’s title. Team members are (seated) Betsey Marshall, TownePlace Suites; Lisa Baity, Alabama Kidney Foundation; (standing) Parrish Smith, Friend Bank; Eric Easley, FULLEFUELED; and Darryl Ellis, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation. Team member not pictured is Rona Miller, Holloway Credit Solutions, LLC.

Thank you to all our Ambassadors and Diplomats who serve as the eyes and ears for the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. It is their dedication and support that assist your local Chamber in meeting its goals.

Be sure to check out next month’s Chamber Connections to see who will claim the title.

Team Of The Month

The Super Six

Star Of The Month

Lisa BaityAlabama Kidney Foundation

Gunn Enterprises dba MCA Pageants invites vendors who have a focus on skin care, hair care, nails, fashion apparel, physical health, mental health and other family-centered needs to join it for the Tri-State Area Beauty and Wellness Expo being held Saturday, Sept. 8, from 1-5 p.m. at the Dothan Civic Center.

This family-friendly day will feature a fashion runway with designers from Alabama, Georgia, Florida and other areas displaying their clothing lineup for the fall/winter 2018-19 season. The fashion show will feature men, women and children models from Dothan and surrounding areas.

The expo will also include live entertainment, as well as music DJs, and inflatables for children to enjoy. There will be seminars with motivational, expert speakers who will conduct panel discussions on topics such as spiritual wellness, mental illness, women’s and men’s health.

Promotional efforts will target the entire family base with a goal of 2,000 attendees at the event. Promotional efforts will include radio, television and social media formats in the tri-state area.

For booth rental information, or for more information, contact Ms. Reynolds at (855) 77CURVE (772-8783) or visit www.mcapageantsandevents.com/vendor-agreement.

MCA Pageants Presents BeautyAnd Wellness Expo

Volvo Trucks North America recently recognized Action Truck Center of Dothan and its employees as the 2017 Southeast Region Dealer of the Year. This award is for outstanding performance in a number of key areas, including new truck sales, parts sales, market share, customer satisfaction, dealer operating standards and franchise investments.

For over 35 years, Action Truck Center has provided award winning truck sales and service to the tri-state region. This prestigious award was based on Action doubling their truck sales objective in 2017 by successfully selling across the full model line of Volvo Trucks. This included trucks used for long haul, pick up and delivery, dump trucks, refuge trucks and many other applications.

Volvo Trucks provides complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, offering a full range of heavy duty trucks. In 2017 more than 112,000 Volvo Trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is a part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Volvo Group is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.

For more information, contact Action of Dothan at (334) 794-8505 or visit www.actionofdothan.com.

Action Truck Receives DealerOf The Year Award

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Greystone Church Welcomes New PastorGreystone United

Methodist Church is pleased to welcome Rev. Teresa Seevers as its new pastor. Seevers has been a member of the United Methodist Church her entire life beginning with growing up in the

First United Methodist Church of Sylacauga, Alabama, to now serving under appointment in the Alabama/West Florida Conference as a licensed local pastor.

Seevers is currently serving in the Livingston/York, Alabama area where she has served for five of her 21 years in full-time ministry. Prior to her current appointment, she served as pastor at Wesley Memorial UMC in Opelika; assistant minister and programs/music director at Woodland UMC in Pike Road; programs, music and youth Director at Foley United Methodist Church and feels blessed to live out her passion of loving God and loving her neighbor through her pastoral career.

Along with being a pastor and Stephen leader, Seevers believes in community and local missions. Under her current pastoral appointment, she has served as Wesley Foundation director, provided weekly

devotionals at the Sumter County Jail, served as chaplain for the Livingston Fire Department, served on the Quality Assurance Committee at the Sumter County Department of Human Resources, visited and mentored at the local West Alabama Renaissance Home School weekly along with organizing weekly devotionals for this school through community ministers, provided a monthly devotional time at the Sumter County Nursing Home, is a member of the Family Council at Sumter Health and Rehab, along with continuing her required course of study education through Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2016, Teresa received the Di’s Hope Life-Giver Award in recognition of her love of God and service to Him wherever she is.

For more information, contact Greystone United Methodist Church at (334) 794-6725 or visit www.greystonedothan.com.

Reverend Teresa Seevers

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Glover Promoted To Logistics Vice President

C o l e m a n Worldwide Moving, a leader in household goods relocations, is proud to announce the promotion of Eddie Glover Jr. to vice president of logistics for its International division. Glover has

been an associate with Coleman since 1996.In his new position, Glover will be responsible

for all facets of Coleman’s international logistics operations, including transportation and operations for the company’s worldwide network of valued partners and agents.

“During Eddie’s time with Coleman, he has been an integral part of the success and growth of our International division,” said Adam Hall, senior vice president of international. “Eddie has an incredible work ethic and a high attention to detail. I look forward to watching the Coleman International team continue to grow and prosper under his leadership.”

Glover brings with him more than 22 years of experience in mobility and logistics services, including forwarding and customs services. Glover earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Troy University - Dothan.

Coleman Worldwide Moving is a global moving, storage and relocation company founded in 1914 that is committed to serving the needs of corporations, governments and individuals. Coleman is a family company and it is one of the largest privately held transportation companies headquartered in the Southeast. It operates 60 service centers throughout the United States and is the largest agent for Allied Van Lines.

For more information about Coleman Worldwide Moving, call (800) 239-7700 or visit www.colemanallied.com.

Eddie Glover Jr.,Vice President of Logistics

Flowers Medical Group Primary Care Locations500 Healthwest Dr. • Dothan, AL 36303 • 334-641-4073

4300 West Main St., Suite 16 • Dothan, AL 36305 • 334-697-80554300 West Main St., Suite 41 • Dothan, AL 36305 • 334-731-7102

210 Westside Drive • Dothan, AL 36303 • 334-759-3054108 Medical Drive • Dothan, AL 36303 • 334-309-82784126 West Main St. • Dothan, AL 36305 • 334-309-8598

144 Virginia Avenue • Daleville, AL 36322 • 334-731-7121

Whether it’s for a checkup or something more serious, you and your family want convenient, accessible healthcare. Fortunately, the providers at Flowers Medical Group are making it easier than ever to get primary care.

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Chamber Names Executive Committee,New Board Members

At the July Board of Directors’ meeting, the past five board chairs of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce presented the following slate of officers to be accepted for the FY 2019 Executive Committee beginning Oct. 1, 2018:

Mary Beth ReynoldsPersonnel ResourcesChair

R. Cliff MendheimPrim & Mendheim, LLCChair-Elect

Beau BentonLarry Blumberg and Associates (LBA Hospitality) Immediate Past Chairman

Bob WoodallBob Woodall Air Care Systems Inc.Grow Dothan Chairman

Brad KimbroWiregrass Electric CooperativeTreasurer

David (Mit) KirklandScenic Cable Network & ProductionCommunity Development Council Chairman

Cynthia GreenWiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.Education Council Chair

Steve DuebeltSoutheast GasGovernmental Affairs Council Chairman

Delvick McKayCity of Dothan Membership Development Council Chairman

Also at the July meeting, the Chamber’s Nominations and Elections Committee, chaired by Scott Applefield, immediate past-chairman and Aero-One Aviation, Full Moon Bar-B-Que and Winco, LLC dba Bojangles’, presented the following slate of nine candidates as incoming board members who will serve three-year terms of office beginning Oct. 1, 2018::

Watson DownsEngineered Systems

Claudia HallSoutheast Alabama Medical Center

Greg HoffmanWiregrass Construction Co. Inc.

Brandon HurstMartin Environmental Services Inc

Brad KimbroWiregrass Electric Cooperative

David (Mit) KirklandScenic Cable Network & Production

Henry QuinteroFive Star Credit Union

Sammy ShawComfort Inn & Suites

Pat ThomasDothan Awning and Exteriors

The Chamber’s board determines policies and set goals aimed at advancing economic and community development in the Dothan area.

JM Electric Supply Co. Inc is excited to announce that it is now a DeWalt Tool distributor. DeWalt is an American worldwide brand of power tools and hand tools for the construction, manufacturing and woodworking industries.

“Come by and see our new display and what we have in stock,” said Casey Camp. “If you don’t see what you want in the store, JM Electric Supply can special order it for you. We have access to the entire line of DeWalt power equipment from tools to accessories.”

JM Electric Supply offers a wide range of electrical supplies for both commercial and residential applications. They have the equipment to cut any size in stock aluminum or copper wire for all of your projects. Can’t come by the shop to pick up your order? No problem because to ensure customers have everything they need, JM Electric Supply offers delivery within a 50 mile radius of Dothan, Alabama, along with direct shipment and counter pickups.

JM Electric Supply also offers sales and service on household or commercial generators. The company is proud to have a specialist on staff who can service all Generac, Siemens and Kohler generators.

Readers are invited to stop by 719 S. Foster St. and let the “friendliest supply house in town” take care of all of their electrical supply needs. Or for more information, call Casey at (334) 793-7889.

JM Electric Now A DeWalt Tool Distributor

Dothan Ice Cream Co. recently stocked their seventh wholesale partner, Todd Farms. Todd Farms Owner Dewey Todd and his staff were excited to include the Dothan-made pops among the vast varieties of jams, preserves and candies they offer.

Dothan Ice Cream Co. began in March 2015. Today, the company makes its pops in downtown Dothan inside The Nest on Foster Street (131 N. Foster St.). There they also serve made-from-scratch waffle cones and hand-

dipped Blue Bell ice cream.Along with Todd Farms, Dothan Ice Cream’s

pops can also be found in Dothan at Landmark Park, The Thirsty Pig and The Cellar; at King Drugs in Samson, Alabama; Grafitti’s Pizza in Eufaula, Alabama; and Tri-County Feed and Seed in Graceville, Florida.

For more information, contact Brett Smith at (334) 803-9898 or visit www.dothanicecream.com.

Todd Farms Now Carries Dothan Ice Cream

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

Call Hayden Camp at (334) 792-5138 or email hcamp@dothan.com.

Has Your Address Changed?

Dothan Area Chamber of Commer

P.O. Box 638

Dothan, AL 36302

Dothan Are Chamber

P.O. Box 638

Dothan, AL 36302

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The physicians and staff of Southeastern Oral Maxillofacial-Facial Cosmetic Surgery Center, PC are excited to announce the addition of Brannon W. Heape, DMD, MD. Dr. Heape has begun seeing patients

and will be providing care for patients in both the Dothan and Enterprise locations.

Dr. Heape is a native of Troy, Alabama and a graduate of Auburn University. He attended dental school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Dentistry and received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville. His internship and residency were completed at the University of Louisville with an emphasis on dental extractions, dental implants, bone grafting, facial trauma, pathology and corrective jaw surgery.

In his spare time, Dr. Heape enjoys spending time with his wife, Brynne Jones Heape, and their one-year-old daughter, Ann Kathryn, as well as golfing, watching college football and staying active in his local community. Dr. Heape looks forward to the opportunity to provide care for the Wiregrass area’s citizens.

For more information, call the Dothan office at (334) 792-2880 or visit www.seoral.com.

Southeastern Oral Maxillofacial-Facial Welcomes Dr. Heape

1108 Ross Clark CircleDothan, Alabama 36301334-793-8111 samc.org

SAMC is the region’s first hospitalto earn the prestigious Gold PlusStroke Award from the AmericanHeart Association and AmericanStroke Association.

From the area’s first responders to SAMC’s highly trained stroketeam of physicians, nurses andclinical team members, patients receive the latest stroke care available.

This means a coordinated andquicker response time, which inturn means less damage caused by the stroke.

Top 10% in nation for patient safety

WITH STROKE,TIME LOST IS BRAIN LOST.

SAMC IS THE REGION’S GOLDSTANDARD FOR STROKE CARE.

PROVIDING PATIENTS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ADVANCED

STROKE CARE.

Dr. Brannon W. Heape, DMD, MD

Wesley Place on Honeysuckle was among nine facilities in Alabama to be awarded the 2018 Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award. The distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the National Quality Award program, presented by the American Health Care Association, AHCA and National Center for Assisted Living. The program honors association members across the country that have demonstrated their dedication to improving quality of care for seniors and persons with disabilities.

“The real beneficiaries of this quality award are the people who make their home with us,” said Patrick Davies, Wesley Place on Honeysuckle executive director. “When you combine the achievement of this quality award with the recent adoption of the Household Model of care at Wesley Place, you get truly unequaled quality and service. Generations of families have called Wesley Place their home and continue to do so.”

Established in 1996, the National Quality Award program has three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Providers begin the quality improvement process at the Bronze level, where they develop an organizational profile with essential performance elements such as vision, mission statement, and key strengths and challenges. Bronze applicants must also demonstrate their ability to implement a performance improvement system.

The Award Program, established by AHCA/NCAL in 1996, is based on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, which also serves as the foundation for the metric-based AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative. The Baldrige framework helps organizations among different business sectors improve organizational effectiveness and achieve strategy-driven performance.

For more information, contact Holly Whitehead, marketing and admissions director, at (334) 790-7469 or hwhitehead@wesleyplacedothan.org. Or for more information about the award program, visit www.ahcancal.org/quality_improvement/quality_award.

Wesley Place Earns National Quality Award

Wesley Place on Honeysuckle receives 2018 Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award.

The Wiregrass Museum of Art and Conference Center will hold its annual one-night music and art festival, Yard Party For Art, Saturday, Aug. 11, from 6 p.m. until midnight.

Held on the lawn of the museum, YPA 2018 offers an energetic lineup of live, original music from regional musicians, interactive art installations, yard games, great drinks, delicious food from local food trucks, and a chance to kick off your shoes and dance the night away - all to support art in our community.

Pre-sale tickets are $15 and $20 the day of the event. For more information on YPA 2018’s full lineup, ticket sales and The Oasis Tent, YPA’s VIP experience, call (334) 794-3871 or visit www.wiregrassmuseum.org/events/ypa.

Yard Party For Art To Be Held Saturday, Aug. 11

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Celebrate RecoveryEvery Friday • 7 p.m.Harvest Church. This is a biblical 12-step program for anyone struggling with life’s hurts, hang-ups or habits. The program is free and all are welcome. For those with children, age-specific children’s program available. For more information, call (334) 702-6555 or email celebraterecovery@harvestdothan.com. “You can’t heal a wound by saying it’s not there!”

Foster FestAugust 3 • 6 p.m. Foster Street downtown Dothan. Hosted by the Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority, this is a free, pet-friendly event showcasing downtown Dothan, the local arts, crafts and music scene, downtown businesses and classic cars. For more information, contact the DDRA at (334) 699-8118 or visit www.facebook.com/fosterfest.

Upcoming Member EventsQuarterly Adult Art ClassesAugust 9, 16 & 23 • Times Vary Wiregrass Museum of Art and Conference Center. Want a creative end to your work day? Come immerse yourself in wonderful art. A three-class series will be held once a quarter (February, May, August, November) on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays of the month. Each month’s series will focus on an artist through the in-depth study of a piece by that artist on display at WMA. August’s classes will study Nora Unwin’s print Eggplant, and students will learn woodcut printmaking. To register, call (334) 794-3871 or visit www.wiregrassmuseum.org.

Community Glazing NightsAugust 20 • 6 p.m.The Cultural Arts Center. Come help put the final glaze on over 400 bowls to get ready for the big February 2019 Empty Bowls Dothan event. All supplies provide; a $3-$5 donation is requested to cover costs of glazes. Seating is limited; must call (334) 699-2787 to reserve a spot.

Have an upcoming event planned?

Send your event information to mmckean@dothan.com

S o u t h e a s t Alabama Medical Center is pleased to welcome Joshua Sterling Bentley, DO, cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon, to its NeuroSpine Center. NeuroSpine is part of the Southeast

Alabama Medical Group, which is the largest multispecialty group in the region.

Dr. Bentley will also bring his versatile neurosurgical skills to the neuroendovascular lab as part of the comprehensive stroke team.

Dr. Bentley comes to Dothan from the Swedish Neuroscience Institute and Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, where he completed a fellowship in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery.

Dr. Bentley received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in community health from Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He also completed studies in neurosciences with minors in chemistry, psychology and gerontology at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He earned his medical degree from A. T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, Arizona. He completed his surgical internship at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center at Midwestern University and neurological surgery residency at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center at A.T. Still University, both are in Normal, Illinois.

Dr. Bentley and his wife, Darci, have two daughters. When he is not working, Dr. Bentley enjoys staying active by playing golf and basketball.

For more information, contact Steve Pearce, SAMC Media Relations, at (334) 793-8111 or visit www.samc.org.

Dr. Bentley Joins SAMC’s NeuroSpine Center

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AttentionMembers!

If you know of a business interested in benefiting from joining the Chamber, please contact Hayden Camp at (334) 792-5138 or hcamp@dothan.com.

Dr. Joshua Sterling Bentley, DO

The Dothan Express Employment Professionals recently participated in the Brand It Blue initiative and raised over 10,000 pounds of food for the Wiregrass Area Food Bank. The Brand It Blue Initiative was born out of a desire to serve and partner with a variety of nonprofit organizations in more than 800 Express locations in the US, Canada and South Africa.

In mid-May, Dothan Express Employment placed food collection boxes with 17 businesses in and around Dothan. The boxes were then retrieved and all the food collected was given to the Wiregrass Food Bank. Several members of the Express staff volunteered on that morning of collection day to help sort and bag the donated items.

“I cannot say enough about the people that worked so hard to make this happen,” said Terry Stansell, Dothan Express franchise owner. “Brand It Blue is something in which we participate every year and we will continue to

participate and strive to do even more.” Expressing the Food Bank’s appreciation,

Executive Director David Hanks stated, “We are so very thankful to Terry and the staff at Express Employment for this wonderful donation, added “It will help us tremendously in our mission to serve needy families throughout the Wiregrass area.”

For more information, contact Stansell at (334) 671-1315 or visit www.expresspros.com.

Express Employment Raises Over 10,000Pounds Of Food

Dothan Express Employment Professionals raises over 10,000 pounds of food for the Wiregrass Area Food Bank.

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The Dothan Area Young Professionals have started hosting a monthly “Meet-n-Mingle at area restaurants. The next scheduled Meet-n-Mingles will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at The Cellar and Sept. 26, at Barberitos - A Southwestern Grille and Cantina. All current DAYP members and future DAYP members are invited to attend.

“We feel it’s important that we get together and network while also supporting our local chamber-member restaurants,” said Michelle Enfinger, DAYP chair. “If you haven’t been able to attend any of the DAYP’s after-hours networking events, this could be a fantastic way to start meeting up with people who you do business with, want to do business with or share the same interests.”

What to know before you go ... bring a friend or co-worker, don’t be shy, just come relax and enjoy. And if this is your first DAYP event, remember everyone is there to “Meet-n-Mingle.” So look for a person with a green name tag, which are worn by DAYP board members and Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce staff, grab one of them and they will have introductions.

Attending an event where you may not know anyone can be intimidating, but if there is one thing you should know is that you are not alone. If you’re thinking of attending a Meet-n-Mingle and have not done any networking before, here are a couple tips to help you make the most of it:

Invite a friend to sit with you. DAYP is always looking for new members. Plus, you never know what business connections you can make over a meal; and

Everyone is there to network and meet new people, so don’t feel awkward about walking up and talking to new people; and

DAYP was created to enrich our community by uniting and developing young professionals (ages 21-41). For more information on how to get involved with the group, visit www.dothanyp.com or email dothanyp@gmail.com.

DAYP Invites You ToCome “Meet-N-Mingle”

Wiregrass Economic Forum2018

Special thanks to FOrum Partners

presented by

Capsouth Wealth Management

Table Sponsor | $250.00 (includes reserved table for 8 and program recognition)

Individual Tickets | $25.00 (open seating)

For more information and to RSVP, contact Amy Kennedy at 334-673-8600 or akennedy@capsouthpartners.com

Thursday, September 13th | Buffet : 11:30 AM | Program : 11:45 - 1:00 PMDothan Country Club - 200 S. Cherokee Ave., Dothan, AL

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Phyllis Edwards, Superintendent Dothan City SchoolsGuest Speaker: Josh Laney, ED.S, Senior Director for Workforce Development,

Alabama State Dept. of EducationModerator: Mike Schmitz, Chairman, Dothan City Board of Education

Mr. Laney will present information on trends in workforce development from the state level and highlight commonalities between the Wiregrass region and others. The

discussion will also include some of the newest statewide initiatives being promoted by the Alabama State Department of Education and other workforce partners.

As the new Dothan City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Phyllis Edwards will outline her future vision for Dothan City Schools.

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A report by Jaison Abel and Richard Dietz of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York provides some interesting data about occupations filled by college graduates. Using 2010 data, they found that 62 percent of college graduates held a job that required a college degree and that only 27 percent held jobs that were closely related to their major.

The probability that a college graduate was working in an occupation related to their field

of study rose commensurate with the size of the metropolitan area. The probability of this occurrence was found to be 6 percent greater in the larger metropolitan areas than in the smaller. This circumstance of more people working within their field of study tends to raise productivity.

Several years ago, I gathered data on all of the metropolitan statistical areas in Alabama and found that there is a point, above which, per capita GDP contribution exceeds per capita income, and below which, per capita income exceeds per capita GDP contribution. That point was approximately 100,000 workers. This is the economic advantage of agglomeration.

In 2007, within the U.S., a full 30 percent of Americans inhabited 16 large metropolitan areas. Authors and researchers Pierre-Philippe Combes, Gilles Duranton, Laurent Gobillon and Sébastian Roux are currently working to determine if productivity increases density or density increases productivity.

It is obvious that the Huntsville MSA has a totally different employment profile than the other metropolitan statistical areas in the state caused by the high number of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs, most of which require a college degree. And while Madison County, the core of the MSA, has many more jobs than Dale County, because of Fort Rucker, Dale County actually has the highest wage per job ($56,806) of any other county in the state. Washington County (chemical and metal manufacturing) is a close second at $56,614, with Madison County third at $56,050/job in 2016.

As can be seen on the following graph, Huntsville has more in common with Silicon Valley than it does with the rest of Alabama.

The driving force that created Silicon Valley was Stanford University, which aggressively supported technological innovation by partnering with business and industry. The impetus for Huntsville was the space race. In FY 2017, of the $10,432,271,036 in federal contracts that came to Alabama, 73 percent of the funding went to Madison County. That is $21,296 of federal contracts per capita flowing into Madison County in 2017. I point out these facts because I sometimes hear that we should work towards recruiting high tech industries like Huntsville. We have our own strengths, but we do not have a high density of STEM workers.

Employment Of College Graduates, Worker Density And Productivity

Making International Connections

Steve Turkoski, Project Manager

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Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Member (Ret.) Gen. Roger Peterson (right) and long-time friend Christina Ko (center), Lions Club International District 303 in Hong Kong and Macao China, stop by the DACC to visit with Chamber President Matt Parker.

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Below is some Alabama small business statistical information taken from the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy’s 2018 Small Business Profile for Alabama:

• In 2017 Alabama had 395,310 businesses, of which 99.4 percent were small businesses.

• In 2015, small businesses employed 775,829 people which is 47.5 percent of the people employed in Alabama.

• Small businesses created 15,716 net jobs in 2015. Firms employing fewer than 20 employees experienced the largest gains, adding 8,284 net jobs.

• The number of banks decreased by five between June 2016 and 2017 to 123 banks.

• In 2016, 57298 loans under $100,000 (Valued at $981.8 million) were issued by Alabama lending institutions reporting under the Community Reinvestment Act.

• The median income for individuals self-employed at their own incorporated business was $48,941 in 2016. For individuals self-employed at their own unincorporated firms, this figure was $20,760.

• In 2015, the NAICS sector that had the highest percent of employment in the sector working for establishments classified as small business was Agriculture, Forestry, Hunting and Fishing, at 86.8 percent. Second was Other Services (except Public Administration), at 85.2 percent. The sector with the lowest percentage of small business employment was Utilities, at 12.1 percent.

Houston County Businesses

Did you know that the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Troy University’s Small Business Development Center offers free monthly small business counseling sessions?

Counseling sessions are held the second Tuesday each month from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the DACC office. The Troy SBDC provides these services to help new entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas and existing businesses remain competitive in today’s dynamic, global marketplace. The business advisors have advanced degrees and varied backgrounds with years of practical experience.

• The advisors provide assistance in the following areas:

• Developing Business Plans and Loan Proposals

• Creating Marketing Strategies

• Identifying Funding Sources

• Marketing to the Government

• Starting a Business

Pre-registration is required for each one-hour session. For more information, or to pre-register, contact Steve Turkoski, DACC project manager, at (334) 792-5138.

Alabama Small Business Statistics

Did You Know…

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The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and Diplomat Committees are gearing up for its 2018-2019 fiscal year, and are looking for a few good volunteers who enjoy teamwork and meeting people. The program year runs October-September and the committees meet the first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Chamber office.

Serving as an Ambassador or Diplomat allows you to become more involved in your business community. This results in increased networking opportunities, enhanced visibility of your business and numerous opportunities to market and promote your products and services.

If you are interested in serving as an Ambassador or Diplomat for the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce please complete and return the application. The commitment is for one year.

The Chamber has 50 Ambassador positions available for the 2018-2019 year and will accept applications until Aug. 1, 2018, or until all positions are filled.

Returning Ambassadors/Diplomats must also re-apply for the 2018-2019 year.

For more information, contact the Director of Membership, Hayden Camp, at (334) 792-5138 or email hcamp@dothan.com.

(To be a Diplomat you must have been an Ambassador for three consecutive years.)

Name: _________________________________________

Business Name: __________________________________

Title or Position: _________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

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Phone: _________________ Fax: ____________________

E-mail: _________________________________________

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AMBASSADOR / DIPLOMAT COMMITTEE APPLICATION2018-2019

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334.340.1111Editor's Note: Sources for this information vary; call the Chamber for details. Data as of 7/11/18. Visit www.dothan.com for the most current information.

EconomicIndicatorsLabor Force for the Dothan MSA for May:

61,658 in 2017; 62,391 in 201859,207 in 2017; 59,993 in 2018 Employed

Unemployment for the Dothan MSA for May:4.0% in 2017; 3.8% in 2018

Residential Building Permits for the City of Dothan for May:15 issued ($4.40 million) in 2017; 10 issued ($2.93 million) in 2018

Home Sales in Dothan for May:128 sold in 2017; 136 sold in 2018

Enplanements for Dothan Regional Airport for May:4,676 in 2017; 5,029 in 2018

Houston County & Dothan Sales and Use Tax Collections ($) for May:

$1,504,045 in 2017; $1,597,125 in 2018 (County)$5,216,930 in 2017; $5,383,782 in 2018 (City)

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