For information on Chamber work groups and how to get involved, visit shelbychamber.org or email info@shelbychamber.org.
Chelsea Business Alliance Luncheon
The first quarter meeting in 2026 of the Chelsea Business Alliance, an affiliate of The Shelby County Chamber, is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Chelsea Community Center (11:30 a.m.1:00p.m.).
In addition to some great business networking, our featured speaker will be District 9 Shelby County Commissioner Dr. Robbie Hayes with an update on our county.
The investment for the event, which includes lunch, is $20 per person. To help us prepare properly with the caterer, please be sure to RSVP by no later than noon on Monday, Feb. 2, to Kirk Mancer at kirk@shelbychamber.org.
Small Business WORKSHOP
Presented by Nan Lloyd, CPA & Principal, Associated Accountants LLC, an Archer Lewis Firm
the New Tax Bill Really Beautiful?
Topics covered include:
- Overview of One Big Beautiful Bill
- Business Organization
- Business Taxation
Thursday, February 12, 2026
11:30 AM — 1:00 PM Shelby County Services Building
To Register Scan the QR Code or email info@shelbychamber.org
RSVP by Noon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Fees/Admission:
$15 for Investors | $25 for Future Investors (includes box lunch)
Eggs & Issues Breakfast
Join us for an Eggs & Issues Breakfast with Alabama's senior U. S. Senator, The Honorable Tommy Tuberville. This program, hosted by the chamber's Governmental Affairs Work Group, is scheduled for Feb. 20 at Inverness Country Club. The investment, which includes breakfast, is $30 per person for Chamber investors and $40 for “Future” investors. Reserved Corporate Tables of six are also available for $200 per table.
To assist with proper planning, reservations are required by no later than 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17 to info@shelbychamber.org, or call 205-663-4542. Seating is limited, so RSVP soon!
Registration for the event starts at 7:30 a.m. with Business Networking; breakfast buffet opens at 7:45 a.m. and the program begins at 8:15 a.m.
2025 Ambassador of the Year: Charmaine Dye
Presenting Sponsors
Charmaine Dye began her journey in the Shelby County community in 1993 when she became a broker in the trade community. Becoming a Certified Trade Broker (CTB) in 1997. Charmaine has been the number-one broker for the United States and Canada for several years, becoming their first $1M broker in a year. Having spent 30 years in the trade industry she stepped aside to help her former clients in their businesses networking for Closettec, Inc., VanGogh Window Fashions and several others. Charmaine became an Ambassador for the Shelby County Chamber in 2011. She was Co-Ambassador of the year in 2017 and Ambassador of the year in
2018 and 2024. Charmaine has served on the Board for Sav-A-Life Shelby since 2017. Charmaine is the proud mother of her daughter, Layla, who graduated from UAB Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Layla is currently working on her masters to become a BCBA, teaching children with autism spectrum disorder. Charmaine loves to share nationwide that Shelby County is the BEST County in the Country. Being a Navy brat, she lived in many others—Cleveland, Ohio, Jacksonville, Florida, Biloxi Mississippi and Kitsap County, Washington before arriving in Shelby County in 1988. (Already a Bama Fan! Roll Tide)
Quarterly Investor Reception
On Feb.10, take some time to make sure your organization is taking full advantage of all your Shelby County Chamber Investor Benefits...
Yes, there truly is such a thing as a “Free Lunch”—especially on Feb. 10! We encourage you to come for some business networking and to learn how to maximize your investment. Whether your organization is a new or long-time investor, you’ll want to make plans to join us from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
A complimentary lunch will be provided for all attendees. Reservations are requested and space is limited, so please contact the chamber via e-mail at info@ shelbychamber.org, by phone at 205-6634542 or register online, by no later than noon on Monday. Feb, 9 to reserve your place.
TSCC February “Community Luncheon”
The Chamber’s February Community Luncheon, hosted by the chamber’s Small Business Work Group, is scheduled to feature presentations from Ashley McMakin (Ashley Mac’s).
The Community Luncheon will be held on Feb. 25 at the Pelham Civic Complex from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., doors open at 11 a.m.
The investment is $25 per person for Shelby Chamber investors and $35 per person for “Future” investors and includes lunch. Reserved Corporate Tables of six are available for $160.
To ensure your participation, reservations are required by Monday, Feb. 23. Please contact the Chamber at info@shelbychamber.org, by telephone at 205-6634542 or use Online Registration.
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2026 Board of Directors
As of 1/2/26
OFFICERS
(Executive Committee)
Chamber Chair
Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance
Chair-Elect
Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc.
Vice Chair, Business Development & Support
Traci Fox
T Fox SalonSpa Aveda
Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing
Chad Scroggins Shelby County
Vice Chair, Community & Career Development
Holly Dean
Baptist Health Shelby Hospital
Vice Chair, Finance & Administration
Chris Wilder
Sealing Equipment Products Company
Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs
Steven Smith
Specification Rubber Products
Vice Chair, Investor Relations
Melissa Dixon
CDI Janitorial Services
Immediate Past Chair
Kevin Morris AmFirst
DIRECTORS
Josh Coker Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Jessie Gilliland Spire Alabama
Wade Kallaher
Birmingham Coca Cola Bottling Company
Atisthan Roach Vulcan Materials Company
Keith Strickland Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood
Terri Williams A T & T - Alabama
Ken Coreno Central State Bank
Khiari McAlpin Knox Vinehouse Nursery
Anna Catherine Roberson Alabama Power Company
Dr. Sara Robicheaux Stephens College of Business / University of Montevallo
Brian L. Wilson EBSCO Industries, Inc.
Leah Bigbee
Jefferson State Community College
Zachary Kirby Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County
Brant Malone Avadian Credit Union
Micah McLaughlin Irons Media Group
Lynn Ray Business Telephones, Inc.
Teresa Vick Regions
John Collier Trustmark Bank
Alec Etheredge Shelby County News Media
Becky White Sain Associates
Jennifer Pemble Warren Averett, LLC
Aubri McClendon McClendon Counseling & Consulting
Amy Sturdivant (Ex-Officio) 58 INC
The Hon. Scott Brakefield City of Alabaster Shelby County Mayors’ Association (Ex-Officio)
New Investors
(October 11, 2025 - November 14, 2025)
LDI Pro Printing Presto Media
Marketing Essentials Creative Agency
SUDS-R-US
Invicta Roofing, LLC
The Roofing Dudes Alabaster Connection Era Group
(October 11, 2025 - November 14, 2025)
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