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Inducted Into ABA Hall Of Fame

11 McClintock And Dansby Join McDaniel & Associates

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Ambassador and Diplomat Committee Meeting – 8:30 a.m.Location: 795 Ross Clark Circle (Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.’s Sterling Event Services Rotary Hall for Wiregrass United Way’s Pacesetter Kickoff)

Ribbon Cutting: Kiddie Garden Childcare & Learning Center – 10:30 a.m.Location: 930 E. Burdeshaw St.

LEADS Group 1 Biweekly Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)

Ribbon Cutting: Southeast Health Medical Center Clinic – NoonLocation: 1806 Fairview Ave.

Groundbreaking: Sunset Memorial Park Belle Meade Cemetery – 10 a.m.Location: 1700 Barrington Road

Ribbon Cutting: Evergreen Creative Co. – 10:30 a.m.Location: 3246 Montgomery Highway, Suite 109


Small Business Seminar: Social Media Tips & Trends Panel Discussion – 11:30 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)*Preregistration required (334) 792-5138. See page 14 for more information.

Ribbon Cutting: STUDIO ENVOGUE – 4 p.m.Location: 179 Honeysuckle Road, Suite 2

Ribbon Cutting: Insurance Professional Services – 10:30 a.m.Location: 123 S. Foster St., Suite 3

Ribbon Cutting: The Crossing at Big Creek – 4 p.m.Location: 11295 U.S. Highway 231 South


Ribbon Cutting: Alabama Center for Elder Law, LLC – 10:30 a.m.Location: 214 Perry Ave.

Ribbon Cutting: Wiregrass Hope Group Expansion – 4 p.m.Location: 161 Westgate Parkway


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membership is important to your business, please see pages 6-7.

RibbonCuttings

Her Studios2805 Ross Clark

Circle, Suite 2Dothan, AL 36301

Chanté Myhand(334) 790-2666

https://herstudiosdothan.square.site

AFLAC – Chelsey Armstrong

2323 W. Main St., Suite 102Dothan, AL 36301Chelsey Armstrong

(334) 796-3216www.aflac.com/agents/

chelsey_armstrong.aspxINSURANCE

Kendrick’sGraphic Designs

207 N. Edgewood DriveDothan, AL 36303

Jameson Glover(334) 661-5469

ADVERTISING / GRAPHIC DESIGN / MARKETING /

MEDIA / PRINTING

It’s A Look, LLC205 Montana St., Suite 1

Dothan, AL 36303Sade Hudspeth

(334) 798-3007PERSONAL

SERVICE & CARE

BeautyObsession Salon

1924 Reeves St., Suite 224Dothan, AL 36303

Courtney Scott(334) 390-0997

www.courtneyscott2784.wixsite.com/beautyobsession

PERSONAL SERVICE & CARE

Time YouthDothan Inc.

1047 S. Oates St.Dothan, AL 36301

Nate Patterson(334) 791-8683

www.timeyouthdothan.orgNONPROFIT

ORGANIZATIONS

GulftechFire & Security

1916 Montgomery HighwayDothan, AL 36303

James McMillan(334) 479-0373

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL

SERVICESSECURITY

Smurf On Tha Track Recording Studio

2805 Ross ClarkCircle, Suite 1

Dothan, AL 36301Cortea Jackson

(251) 508-1613www.smurfonthatrack.

simplybook.me/v2BUSINESS &

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Area 51 Customs1789 Reeves St.

Dothan, AL 36303Kendall Allen

(334) 446-0595www.area51custom.com

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE AND/OR REPAIR

T & T Potter, LLC401 N. Foster S.

Dothan, AL 36303Tony Potter

(334) 699-3101PROPERTY

MANAGEMENT

AFLAC – Lacey Hewes2323 W. Main St.

Dothan, AL 36301Lacey Hewes

(334) 718-6914INSURANCE

United Gymstars & Cheer

210 Graceland DriveDothan, AL 36305

William Arthur(334) 284-2244

www.unitedgymstarsandcheer.comSPORTS & RECREATION

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NEWOWNERSHIPArborGate Estates

671 Westgate ParkwayDothan, AL 36303

Ty Pearson(334) 659-3318

www.arborgateestates.comAPARTMENTS

REMODELRed ElephantPizza & Grill3108 Ross Clark

Circle, Suite 4Dothan, al 36301

John Eubanks(334) 673-7492

www.redelephantpizza.comRESTAURANTS, FOOD &

BEVERAGE

DothanAlabamaOFFICIAL WELCOME GUIDE

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Media Kit, Registration Form ONLINEwww.psiprinter.com

Two Great Publications.One Main Goal,Increase Business.

Schedule ARibbon Cutting!

Are you a new Chamber member? Has your business expanded or relocated? Are you breaking ground for a new facility? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to schedule a Chamber Ribbon Cutting or Goundbreaking event.

These events take place weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Chamber staff will work with you to choose the date and time that best fits your schedule. Your event will be included in the Calendar of Events section of the Chamber Connections and your picture will also be featured in the newsletter after the event.

For more information or to book an event, contact Hayden Camp, director of membership, at (334) 792-5138 or [email protected].


AFLAC - Lacey HewesLacey Hewes2323 W. Main St.Dothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 718-6914FAX: 334 699-5105INSURANCE

Alabama Center for Elder Law, LLCReginald Rhodes214 Perry Ave.Dothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 792-6213FAX: 888 847-2685www.alabamaelderlawcenter.comATTORNEYS / LEGAL

American DeliDaniel Baiz386 N. Oates St. (Physical)111 Timerline CourtDothan, AL 36303PH: (256) 493-6729www.americandeli.comRESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Area 51 CustomsKendall Allen1789 Reeves St.Dothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 446-0595www.area51custom.comAUTOMOBILE SERVICE AND/OR REPAIR

Capstone at Kinsey CoveMelinda Coats1121 Kinsey RoadDothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 792-4548REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL

Chop BarbershopJames Burnette2620 Montgomery Highway, Suite 3Dothan, AL 36303PH: (850) 896-2210www.chopbarbershop.comPERSONAL SERVICE & CARE

Earthly WellnessMarteen Lewis2558 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 111Dothan, AL 36301PH: (850) 557-8530HEALTH & WELLNESS

John E. GormleyJohn Gormley200 Shadwock CourtP.O. Box 2121Dothan, AL 36302PH: (334) 333-5646www.sbiseminars.comINDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

Gulftech Fire & SecurityJames McMillan1916 Montgomery Highway (Physical)P.O. Box 8516Dothan, AL 36304-0516PH: (334) 479-0373BUSINESS &PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSECURITY

Her StudiosChanté Myhand2805 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 2Dothan, AL 36301PH: (510) 790-2666herstudiosdothan.square.sitePERSONAL SERVICE & CARE

It’s A Look, LLCSade Hudspeth205 Montana St., Suite 1Dothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 798-3007PERSONAL SERVICE & CARE

K2 PowerboatsStephanie Patterson1563 S. Oates St.Dothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 686-0160www.k2powerboats.comMANUFACTURING /PRODUCTION / WHOLESALE

Keel & Company DistillingKay Keel119 W. Church St.Headland, AL 36345PH: (334) 798-4907www.keelandcodistilling.comARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENTRESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Kiddie Garden Childcare & Learning CenterZann Stewart930 E. Burdeshaw St.Dothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 333-0691www.kiddiegardencenter.comEDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Kiddie Garden TOOZann Melton Stewart172 Prevatt RoadDothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 699-7733www.kiddiegardencenter.comEDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Omni Marketing GroupMeshell Carroll935 S. Oates St.Dothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 797-4105www.omnimarketinggroup.netADVERTISING / GRAPHIC DESIGN / MARKETING / MEDIA / PRINTING

Sadie Grea BoutiqueMelissa Haddock1910 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 2Dothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 479-8548www.sadiegrea.comSHOPPING / SPECIALTY RETAIL

Smurf On Tha Track Recording StudioCortea Jackson2805 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 1 (Physical)2912 Peachtree DriveDothan, AL 36303-1326PH: (251) 508-1613www.smurfonthatrack.simplybook.me/v2BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

STUDIO ENVOGUECindi McDaniel179 Honeysuckle Road, Suite 2Dothan, AL 36305PH: (334) 790-9047www.studioenvoguephotography.comPHOTOGRAPHERS

T & T Potter, LLCTony Potter401 N. Foster St.Dothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 699-3101PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Tobacco ShopEric Moore2109 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 7Dothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 792-3939www.wiregrasstobaccoshop.comSHOPPING / SPECIALTY RETAIL

United Gymstars and CheerWilliam Arthur210 Graceland Drive (Dothan)1400 Old Ware RoadWetupka, AL 36093PH: (334) 284-2244www.unitedgymstarsandcheer.comSPORTS & RECREATION

Wiregrass Wound & Amputation Prevention CenterDr. J. Douglas Duke2800 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 2Dothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 305-2085FAX: 334 305-2086www.wiregrasswoundcenter.com

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NewMembers

RenewingMembers

40 to 49 YearsColeman Worldwide MovingDothan Awning and ExteriorsTriState Graphics Inc.

30-39 YearsAntique AtticBrian Holloway Carpet One Floor & HomeThe Chimney Sweeps, LLCCircle PharmacyDenneyVisionDothan School of DanceExtendicare Health & Rehabilitation CenterJohnston Hinesley, PCRobert’s Grocery Inc.Rudd Furniture Co.Southern Coaches Inc.

25-29 YearsA-Lock & SafeWiregrass Children’s Home

20-24 YearsThe House of Ruth Inc.Houston County Health DepartmentPrinceton Place ApartmentsThe Salvation ArmySigns Etcetera Inc.St. Columba Catholic ChurchStorage Master

15-19 YearsChick-fil-A at Ross Clark CircleDigestive Health Specialists of the SoutheastDothan Periodontics and ImplantsFortis CollegeWiregrass Foundation

10-14 YearsComplete Security & SoundEye Surgical Associates, PCFriend BankMartin Environmental Services Inc.

Milsco DistributionSunset Memorial Park

5-9 YearsAllSouth Urgent Care Clinic Inc.Arch Business Consulting Inc.The CellarDothan Overhead DoorFun Zone Skate CenterGlover Funeral Home Inc.Hughston Clinic, PCTexas RoadhouseTim Tolleson Design, LLCTyndall Federal Credit UnionUniti Fiber

1-4 YearsAD Photo Restoration, LLCAGS Lawn Care, LLCAlabama-Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America

ArborGate EstatesBethel Baptist Church & Christian AcademyCheddar’s Scratch KitchenThe Cottages Dothan, LLCCountry Financial - Carrie McBrideDothan PharmacyGateway Tire Southeast, LLCHibachi Joe’sOasis Worship Center ChurchRural KingRV Connections Super CenterSoutheast Health Westway ClinicSouthern Quest Construction

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The Importance Of Being A Chamber Member

Did you now that chambers of commerce have been in existence for centuries? According to Wikipedia, the first chamber was founded in 1599 in Marseille, France. Another official chamber of commerce would follow 65 years later, it’s thought to be in Bruges, then part of the Spanish Netherlands. The world’s oldest English-speaking chamber of commerce is the Jersey Chamber founded in February 1768.

The great football Coach, Vince Lombardi, once said, “Individual effort to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” And it is certainly what makes the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce work!

The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1919, and since then has been “meeting the challenges” and “shaping the future” by serving the business community with great fortitude, tirelessly promoting economic growth, supporting the advancement of education and much more. Your chamber also serves as an advocate on government issues important to local business by monitoring local, state and federal legislation. The organization gives you a voice on what happens in government through its advocacy efforts.

Membership in the local chamber is considered to be essential for any business, no matter whether the company is big or small. The size really doesn’t matter … what matters is recognizing the benefit and importance of chamber membership and all the opportunities membership offers a company. For example, as a DACC member you are part of the largest business advocate in this area. Your membership benefits include:

• Networking – Make important business connections at quarterly membership meetings and networking events like the Business Connections, and members-only LEADS groups. Who you know really does make a difference. Networking = customer development.

• Small Business Development – Representatives from the Small Business Development Center at Troy University are available each month for free and confidential counseling sessions.

• Benefits and Discounts – Save money on supplies, travel, hotels, landscaping, appliances and more through the DACC’s Member-To-Member Discount Program. Visit www.dothan.com/MembertoMemberProgram for more information.

• Learning Opportunities – Throughout the year the DACC hosts seminars of interest to business owners, entrepreneurs and nonprofits.

• Educational Partnership – Through a partnership with Troy University, members and their full-time employees are eligible to receive a 10 percent scholarship on tuition costs, as well as to Troy’s Corporate Achieve Scholarship which provides full-time employees pursing

an undergraduate degree up to four free classes, and those pursing a graduate degree, up to three free classes. For more information, call Abbey Richards, director of enrollment, at (334) 983-6556, ext. 21228 or [email protected].

• Referrals – On a daily basis, the DACC receives dozens of requests for the names of businesses in the Dothan-Houston County area who offer specific goods and services for purchase. The DACC refers these callers to Chamber members only.

• Community Improvement Projects - Building existing business, recruiting new jobs and marketing the Wiregrass area are three ways the DACC works to strengthen our economy. With over 1,100 members, the DACC is committed to sustaining the growth and prosperity of the region.

• Business and Technology Expo – Attend the DACC’s annual Spotlight on Business Trade Show, Dothan’s only business-to-business trade show. Booth space is only available to members.

• Publicity - Members receive publicity and heightened name recognition through the DACC print, internet and event exposure.

• Credibility - Chamber membership demonstrates your commitment to the community by being a part of the vision and strategies of the largest, strongest and most active business organization in the Dothan Area – the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce.

The above list is only a handful of the reasons why chamber membership is important. For a more detailed list, visit the “Events and Services” page on the DACC’s website at www.dothan.com/EventsandServices.

You are a valuable part of this great community that we all live, work and play in. You can take pride in knowing that with your membership you are part of an organization that works to serve the community and you, its members.

If you would like more information, or have questions about Chamber membership or how you can get more involved, contact Hayden Camp, director of membership, at (334) 792-5138 or [email protected].

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Facebook Social Numbers Two Week Drive 6/14 - 6/25

• 7,845 total pages likes, now 8,032 ↑ 187• 8,156 total page followers, now 9,198 ↑ 1,042• First giveaway reached 2K people• Second giveaway reach 6.5K people• In two weeks, all combined Facebook posts

reached 52,758 people• 23 new chamber members

By Delvick McKayBoard of Directors Chairman


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Membership BenefitsWhy Should You Join?

Network

Community

Learn

Visibility

Grow

Savings

VoiceCredibility

Promoting businesses, investing in education, and caring for our community.

Chamber members arerecognized as communitybuilders. Consumers are

more likely to do businesswith chamber members

The chamber createsopportunities for

introductions to Legislators,government, and city officials.

We work together to bringmore business & customers

to the area. Let's all growtogether.

member only perks, savings& discounts. Ability to offer

membership discounts.Free resources, education,

and services.

Create a strong economy.Attract new talent & help

develop the area for ahigher quality of life.

Stand out and get noticedas an active member.

The chamber helps drivevisibility to it's members.

Build and strengthen yourbusiness network. Gain an

instant list of friends.We are stronger together.

Monthly seminars andample resources to give yourbusiness and staff a boost.Continued education on

demand.

102 Jamestown Boulevard. Dothan, AL 36302Call today! (334) 792-5138 www.dothan.com

Connect , Advocate , Grow

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Star Of The Month

Joseph BrackinsAll in Credit Union

The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and Diplomat Committees are gearing up for its 2021-2022 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 2020-2021 year and will accept applications until NOON Aug. 13, 2021, or until all positions are filled.

Returning Ambassadors/Diplomats must also re-apply for the 2021-2022 year.

For more information, contact the Director of Membership, Hayden Camp, at (334) 792-5138 or email [email protected].

(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: _________________________________________

Circle One: AMBASSADOR DIPLOMAT

AMBASSADOR / DIPLOMAT COMMITTEE APPLICATION2021-2022

Are you good at promoting your beliefin the Chamber?

Do you enjoy people and networking?

Is your business interested in connectingwith the community?

Then you may have what it takes to be aChamber Ambassador or Diplomat.

Congratulations to our Ambassador and Diplomat Team of the Month – Drawing A Blank. Team members (l-r) are Joseph Brackins, All in Credit Union; Mary Colburn, Wiregrass Auto Care; Brad Kendrick, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton; and Joyce Tyson, Century 21 James Grant Realty.

Thank you to all our Ambassadors and Diplomats who serve as the eyes and ears for the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. It is with your 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

Drawing A Blank


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Seeds of HopeEvery Thursday • 7 p.m.Harvest Church Fellowship Hall. This is a grief support group for those who have lost loved ones, are going through a divorce or experiencing any kind of life-changing loss to offer understanding and support to each other as they walk through similar situations. For more information, call Harvest at (334) 702-6555 or email [email protected].

Virtual 1st Saturday Family DayAug. 7 • 10 a.m.Wiregrass Museum of Art’s Facebook. This educational program offers free art activities the first Saturday of every month for kids of all ages and their families. Monthly art packets are available for guests to pick up at the museum. Each packet will contain detailed instructions and all supplies needed to create that month’s FSFD activity. For more information, visit www.wirerassmuseum.org or the museum’s Facebook page.

Landlord OrientationAug. 12 & 26 • Times VaryZoom Platform. The Housing Authority of the City of Dothan holds Landlord Orientations the second (10 a.m.) and fourth (3 p.m.) Thursdays of the month. Topics of discussion include signing bonuses, damage payments, vacancy payments, security deposits, etc. To register, visit www.dothanhousing.org/orientation. Or for more information, call (334) 794-6713, ext. 135 or email [email protected].

#SaveTheDatesFor These Upcoming Member Events

Health ChatAug. 24 • 6:15 p.m.Harvest Church. Carnes Chiropractic’s Health Chats are held the fourth Tuesday of the month. August’s topic is Natural Ways To Treat Hormone Imbalances And Endocrine Dysfunction. Health Chats are free and open to the public. When existing patients attend four Health Chats, they receive a free office visit. For more information, call (334) 794-2225 or visit www.carneswellness.com.

HCRW Monthly MeetingAug. 26 • 11 a.m.Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.’s Sterling Event Services Rotary Hall. The Houston County Republican Women hold monthly luncheon meetings the fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings include a Meet and Greet at 11 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting at noon with a guest speaker. Reservations are required by noon the Tuesday prior to the meeting date. To make your reservation, or for more information, email [email protected].

Have an upcoming event planned?

Send your event information to [email protected]

WOOF AM/FM is proud to announce that its very own Leigh Simpson and Deborah Pearson will be two out of the six individuals to be inducted into the Alabama Broadcasters Association 2021 Hall of Fame.

Celebrating 75 years, the ABA each year inducts individuals into the Hall of Fame who have made great contributions to the broadcast community over the course of their careers.

Simpson, whose family signed on WOOF-AM in 1947 and added the FM in 1964, has worked at the stations since 1982. She became president and general manager after her mother’s retirement and filled that roll until the stations were sold in late 2020. She devoted her career to the keeping the stations :local: with live programing 24 hours a day and creating a broadcast “family” among the staff.

Pearson is a veteran journalist who has spent three decades telling the stories of the people of the Wiregrass from the studios of WOOF. In 1995, she did “double duty,” as she hosted a talk show on WDHN-TV and continued in her role at WOOF. She started her broadcast career at Alabama State University on WVAS-FM.

The Inductions will also include the following individuals and the Broadcaster of the Year, who will be named at the Saturday, Aug. 14, luncheon event in Birmingham:1. Gordon Edwards Burns, known as “Country

Boy Eddie” on Birmingham’s WBRD-TV; 2. A. G. Gaston (1892-1996), owner of

WENN-FM and WAGG-AM; and3. James Clifton Homes Jr. (1929-2008),

known as “Cousin Cliff” on Birmingham’s WABT-TV (now WVTM).A BIG shout out to both Simpson and

Pearson for serving and sharing their talents with the Wiregrass area. For more information, contact WOOF AM/FM at (334) 792-1149 or visit www.woofradio.com.

Leigh Simpson

Deborah Pearson

Simpson And Pearson To Be Inducted Into ABA Hall

of Fame

YOURCHAMBER

Attention Members!If you know of a business interested

in benefiting from joining the Chamber, please contact Hayden Camp at (334) 792-5138 or [email protected].

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The Wiregrass Museum of Art will offer two exciting workshops during the month of August:

• BA x FishSaturday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Alabama contemporary artist, Butch Anthony, is excited to help inspire and instruct a new generation of Southern artists. Kids ages 8-15 will construct a mixed media fish sculpture with found objects and cans outside in WMA’s garden. Supplies are included and the cost is $10 for members and $15 for not-yet-members.

• Olivia HillSaturday, Aug. 21, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Olivia Hill is an emerging fiber artist in the Southeast and will introduce participants to the art of punch needle embroidery, or ‘punch hooking.’ Students will receive a supply kit with an unique, hand-crafted needle and variety of yarns and embroidery threads to weave imagery into embroidery cloth.For more information, contact WMA at (334)

794-3871 or visit www.wiregrasssmuseum.org.

Upcoming WMA Workshops

Chamber Names Executive Committee,New Board Members

The past five board chairs of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce present the following slate of officers to be accepted for the FY 2022 Executive Committee beginning Oct. 1, 2021:

Brad KimbroWiregrass Electric CooperativeChairman

Michelle LewisAAA Cooper Transportation Chair-Elect

Delvick J. McKayCity of Dothan Immediate Past Chairman

Bob WoodallBob Woodall Air Care Systems Inc.Grow Dothan Chairman

Walter HillWiregrass United WayTreasurer

Claudia HallSoutheast HealthCommunity Development Council Chair

Donnie PembertonThe Pepi CompaniesEducation and Workforce Development Council Chairman

Scott ParsonsMerrill Lynch Wealth ManagementGovernmental Affairs Council Chairman

Gina GrantCentury 21 James Grant Realty Membership Development CouncilChair

The Chamber’s Nominations and Elections Committee, chaired by Cliff Mendheim, immediate past-chairman, present the following slate of nine candidates as incoming board members who will serve three-year terms of office beginning Oct. 1, 2021:

Deavours ClarkDSI Security Services

Samuel P. CrawfordHousing Authority of the City ofDothan, AL

Lan DartyLan Darty Real Estate & Development

Rachel DavidsonBrightway Insurance, The RachelDavidson Agency

Walt EllisTroy Bank & Trust

Melody LeeLike Mind Marketing

David MosleyDavid’s Performance Factory

Chris SuddarthTriState Graphics Inc.

Adam ThomasWiregrass Wealth Managment

Appointed by Incoming Chairman Brad Kimbro to serve one-year terms of office beginning Oct. 1, 2021:

Monty WeigelSunSouth Bank

TBD

TBD

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


McDaniel & Associates, PC is pleased to announce the addition of George McClintock and Justin Dansby to the firm.

McClintock is a partner at McDaniel & Associates and has more than 46

years of diverse tax, financial and business consulting experience. He is licensed as a CPA in Alabama and Florida. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants and Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting from The University of Alabama.

McClintock has expertise in providing comprehensive accounting services for individuals, corporations, partnerships and governmental/nonprofit organizations. In addition, he has extensive consulting expertise in estate and gift tax planning.

Dansby is a manager at McDaniel & Associates. He provides auditing and accounting services for a variety of clients including governmental, public utility, construction, health care and nonprofit entities.

Dansby earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Troy University. He is a licensed CPA in Alabama and Florida. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Florida Government of Financial Officers Association.

For more information, contact McDaniel & Associates at (334) 792-2153 or www.mcdanielcpa.com.

George McClintock,CPA

Lilly Gordon-Flowers, Director of Operations

Exchange Center Welcomes New Team MemberThe Exchange Center for Child Abuse

Prevention invites readers to join it in welcoming Lilly Gordon- Flowers to the team as director of operations. Her responsibilities will include assisting with grant writing and grant management, human resources management, development, volunteer recruiting and coordinating, aggregating data for quality assurance and outcome measures, maintaining the AAA accreditation status, and assisting with strategic planning and implementation for growth and expansion.

“Lilly is uniquely qualified for this position which will allow for her to be cross-trained to help with direct services as well. The direct services piece will set her soul on fire for what we do at the Exchange Center,” said Pamela Miles, executive director.

A native of Greenville, Alabama, Gordon-Flowers received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Troy University and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Florida Institute of Technology. Previously working in the mental health and substance abuse fields, she has a passion to serve others.

After receiving her master’s degree, Gordon-Flowers desire to promote a balanced and thriving environment for everyone grew even

stronger. Her wish is to foster an inclusive community with a great quality of life for every individual.

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up,” said Gordon-Flowers.

For more information, contact the Exchange Center for Child Abuse Prevention at (334) 671-1966 or visit www.exchangedcap.org and www.facebook.com/ExchangeCAP.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

8:30am

2021

PACESETTER KICKOFF

Join us as we kickoff the Wiregrass United Way 2021Pacesetter campaign with the announcement of our 2021campaign goal followed by a special service project forthe Wiregrass Area Food Bank!

Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center, Dothan


GrowDothan

Recently Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba, along with individuals from Grow Dothan and the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, spent a day visiting and catching up with area industries and businesses. Thank you

to all the officials from BBVA, Econo Lodge, Greenbrier Rail Repair & Services, and U.S. Coupling & Accessories Inc. for taking time out of their busy schedules to give the group a tour of their facilities.

Catching Up With Area Businesses And Industries

BBVA Econo Lodge

Greenbriar Rail Repair & Services

U.S. Coupling & Accessories Inc.

Pictured (l-r) are Dean Mitchell, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce executive director; Mayor Mark Saliba, City of Dothan; Jeff Williams, BBVA market president; and Hayden Camp, DACC director of membership. Pictured (l-r) are Dean Mitchell, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce executive

director; Pravin Patel, Econo Lodge owner; Vimal Patel, Econo Lodge owner; Mayor Mark Saliba, City of Dothan; Hayden Camp, DACC director of membership; Bob Woodall, Bob Woodall Air Care Systems Inc. and Grow Dothan chairman; and Walt Ellis, Troy Bank & Trust senior vice president/commercial loan officer.

Pictured (l-r) are Dean Mitchell, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce executive director; Bob Woodall, Bob Woodall Air Care Systems Inc. and Grow Dothan chairman; Mayor Mark Saliba, City of Dothan; Mark Harris, Greenbriar Rail Repair & Services material manger; Hayden Camp, DACC director of membership; and Ann Maria Carr, Southeast AlabamaWorks executive director. Pictured (l-r) are Dean Mitchell, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce executive

director; Hayden Camp, DACC director of membership; Bob Gourley, U.S. Coupling & Accessories Inc. vice president; Mayor Mark Saliba, City of Dothan; Commissioner John Ferguson, City of Dothan District 4; Ann Maria Carr, Southeast AlabamaWorks executive director; and Bob Woodall, Bob Woodall Air Care Systems Inc. and Grow Dothan chairman.

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Southeast AlabamaWorks is pleased to announce its role in coordinating the regional efforts of the Alabama Workforce Stabilization Program funded through the U.S. Department of Education RWP CARES Act – CFDA84-425G. Each of the seven regional workforce councils will support their respective business and industry communities by partnering with the community colleges and career centers to develop customized training for new and existing employees.

There will be five key industry sectors targeted: Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Transportation, Distribution, Logistics. Two main goals of this program exist to provide opportunities for employees and employers alike. • Goal 1 is to provide short-term education and training programs

to 7,080 Alabama workers displaced by Covid-19; specifically, 567 participants are sought for education and training within the ten

counties served by Southeast AlabamaWorks; and• Goal 2 is to assist small businesses of less than 500 employees to avoid

layoffs, upskill current employees, and develop talent pipelines for current and future needs.Each AWSP will provide individuals an opportunity to earn college

credit and industry-recognized credentials in one of the five targeted business sectors. For those who are unemployed, job-matching with participating companies can lead to employment starting at $12+ an hour.

For participating employers, the AWSP will subsidize $9 of OJT wages of participants earning $12 per hour or more for up to 225 hours. Employers will receive a total of $2,025 wage reimbursement for each new hire who completes the 225 on-the-job training programs. For employers who wish to upskill their existing employees, grant funding may be available to offset the cost of training.

For more information, contact Ann Marie Carr, Southeast AlabamaWorks executive director, at [email protected] or visit www.alabamaworks.com/awsp.

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Southeast AlabamaWorks Coordinates Regional EffortsAlabama Workforce Stabilization Program

Ann Marie Carr,Executive Director

The City of Dothan will hold an election for Mayor, Associate Commissioners (Districts 1-6), and Dothan City Schools Board of Education Chair and Members (Districts 1-6) Tuesday, Aug. 3. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

If needed, a run-off election will be held Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

For more information, call the Dothan City Clerk’s office a call at (334) 615-3160.

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Alabama, U.S. And County Area - Civilian Labor Force Data


Are you frustrated in trying to figure out new ways to keep your company’s social media platforms hoppin’ and attracting new followers? How many times do you ask yourself “How do I improve my social marketing skills?” If you answered yes and want to take your marketing activities to the next level, then this panel discussion is for you.

Come join the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Aug. 11, at 11:30 a.m. for this laid back and relaxed panel discussion with four ladies who have experienced the same frustrations as you before finding different ways to increase the success of likes, views, shares, etc. on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and LinkedIn.

Emma Gaster, Eagle Eye Outfitters Inc., Madison Kimbro, DACC, Kaitlin Pugh, Oaks Apparel Co. Inc., and Taylor Wheeler want to share their tips and trends that they have found to work for them.

The luncheon cost is $15 per person. To reserve your seat, contact Hayden Camp at (334) 792-5138 or [email protected].

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#SaveTheDateFor Our Next Lunch & LearnSocial Media Tips & Trends

Panel DiscussionDothan Area Chamber of CommerceWednesday, Aug. 11 • 11:30 a.m.

Emma Gaster,Eagle Eye Outfitters Inc.

Madison Kimbro,Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce

Kaitlin Pugh,Oaks Apparel Co. Inc.

Taylor Wheeler

Small Business Tips

You don’t have to start a small business alone For an entrepreneur seeking to get an idea off the ground, there are a variety of different ways to get support, writes Jordan Rosenfeld. The Small Business Administration and the organization known as SCORE can be helpful resources, and incubators and accelerators can offer connections and experience in exchange for small equity stakes. Read more: www.gobankingrates.com/money/business/ways-you-can-get-help-starting-small-business. (Source:GOBankingRates.com, Jordon Rosenfeld, “Ways You Can Get Help Starting a Small Business,” July 7, 2021)

Six ways to limit multitasking and get more done A better alternative to multitasking is to block out time in your day for specific tasks, along with minimizing distractions, setting your intention and tackling difficult tasks first, writes Samantha Zurek. “When we block time in specific chunks to focus on finite tasks that correlate, our mind has the ability to settle in and get comfortable with the work,” she writes. Read more: www.smartbrief.com/original/2021/07/why-limiting-mental-shifts-helps-you-work?utm_source=brief. (Source: SmartBrief.com, Samantha Zurek, “Why Limiting Mental Shifts Helps You At Work,” July 6, 2021)

Tactics to make your mark in a crowded space To carve out space within a crowded market, Pia Beck, CEO at Curate Well, outlines tactics for small-business owners to follow. It’s important to make sure your customers feel heard, build a culture that serves customers’ needs and create an exciting community around your brand. Read more: www.entrepreneur.com/article/374021. (Source: Entrepreneur.com, Pia Beck, “4 Ways To Stand Out As A Small Business In A Crowded Space,” July 11, 2021)

The keys to building a loyal team Reflecting on the psychological needs of employees, Clara Shih, CEO of Service Cloud at Salesforce, explains how to build loyalty within your team. From finding new ways to engage and interact with employees, to seeking fresh ways to create a community spirit, it’s also important to invest in the technology your staff members need to work efficiently. Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/07/09/here-comes-the-talent-war-the-battle-to-win-employees-and-conquer-customer-loyalty/?sh=7b8dc6f32374. (Source: Forbes.com, Clara Shih, “Here Comes The Talent War: The Battle To Win Employees And Conquer Customer Loyalty,” July 9, 2021)

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Editor's Note: Sources for this information vary; call the Chamber for details. Data as of 7/12/21. Visit www.dothan.com for the most current information.

EconomicIndicatorsLabor Force for the Dothan MSA for May:

63,641 in 2020; 63,342 in 202159,681 in 2020; 61,822 in 2021 Employed

Unemployment for the Dothan MSA for May:6.2% in 2020; 2.7% in 2021

Residential Building Permits for the City of Dothan for May:19 issued ($4.80 million) in 2020; 18 issued ($5.17 million) in 2021

Home Sales in Dothan for May:149 sold in 2020; 181 sold in 2021

Enplanements for Dothan Regional Airport for May:469 in 2020; 3,825 in 2021

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

$1,484,663 in 2020; $1,941,016 in 2021 (County)$5,398,334 in 2020; $6,696,587 in 2021 (City)

A Publication of theDothan Area Chamber of CommerceAugust 2021Vol. 48, No. 11 (USPS 700-660)© Copyright 2021

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