Chamber News - February 2023

Black History Month

This month we put our focus on the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in business. Every day, we each come to our friends, businesses, and colleagues from different experiences, different backgrounds, and different beliefs–and that is the beauty of what Diversity and Inclusion teaches us. That our differences make us stronger.

This month's Luncheon will feature the "Woven Together" Series in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. We'll discuss the importance of supporting underserved businesses in our community and how helping raise the prosperity of the community helps all ships rise.

~ Toni Herrera-Bast, President/CEO, Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce

Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

in partnership with the Community Foundation

presents the "Woven Together" Series

Thursday, February 16

11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Hoover Country Club

There’s a strong business case to be made for supporting the growth of underserved businesses in our region. According to the U.S. Small Business Association, small businesses make up the majority of all U.S. businesses with paid employees. A successful small business puts money back into the community through paychecks and taxes, yet small businesses in our region, particularly women and minority-owned businesses, often lack the capital and technical support needed to grow.

This event will bring together community and business leaders to discuss strategies for creating a more equitable and inclusive economy for all. We will hear from panelists about their experiences and success stories in promoting economic opportunity in their communities and discuss practical solutions for building a more inclusive and prosperous future for our region.

Friday, February 3

K & J's Elegant Pastries

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

3601 Market Street, Suite 101

Hoover, AL 35226

Tuesday, February 7

I Heart Mac & Cheese

10:00 am - 11:00 am

2503 John Hawkins Parkway, Suite 101

Hoover AL 35244

Thursday, February 23

Proveer at Grande View

10:30 am - 11:30 am

700 Corporate Ridge

Birmingham, AL 35242

Tuesday, February 7

Entrepreneurial Council Meeting

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Tax Talk in February!

John Frack and LaVa Darby will discuss a little-known tax deduction that can benefit us all. Come join us to learn about this tax credit.

Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce

3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 375

Hoover, AL 35244

Thursday, February 9

PGA TOUR Superstore

7:30 am - 9:30 am

165 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, AL 35242

FEE: Complimentary for Members

$10 for non-member

Hoover City Council Meeting dates:

City Council meetings are on the first and third Monday of the month at 6:00 pm.

This month's meetings are:

February 6, 2023: Hoover City Hall Council Chamber

February 20, 2023: Hoover City Hall Council Chamber

Thursday, February 23

I Heart Mac & Cheese

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

2503 John Hawkins Pkwy, Suite 101

Hoover, AL 35244

Click here for February Calendar

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

HiTech Health Solutions

Sherwin-Williams

Kumon Math and Reading Centers

ACCi

Cardinal Wellness

Guthrie's Chicken

Alabama Vision Center

Biscuit Belly

January's State of the City address saw the installation of our Board.

We thank our volunteer leaders for their dedication.

Introducing Our 2023

Board of Directors

April DeLuca, 2023 Chair, Magic City Law

David Custred, Immediate Past Chair, ACCi

Rohen Porbanderwala, First Vice Chair, Lake Crest Chevron

Kimberly Jackson, Second Vice Chair, Alabama Power Company

Lynn Ray, Vice Chair of Administration, Business Telephones, Inc. - BTI

Diana Shaw Knight, Vice Chair of Finance, Sovereign CPA Group, LLC

Derrick Murphy, Hoover City Council Liaison, Hoover City Council

Greg Knighton, City of Hoover Liaison, City of Hoover

Doug Ayers, PhD, UAB COLLAT School of Business

Shannon Driver, Gagliano Mortgage, Inc.

Toni Herrera-Bast, President/CEO, Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce

Tyler Lipe, Regions Bank - Downtown

Vivian Mora, State Farm Insurance - Vivian Mora Agency

James Robinson, Spire Energy

Kim Starling, Ascension St. Vincent's

Reggie Torbor, Pylon Building Group

Stephen Walsh, Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial

Tyler Williams, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

DON'T MISS...

Saturday, March 18

Hearts in Harmony Gala

6:00 pm

Hoover Country Club

Learn more

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Click and read the February issue of Birmingham Christian Family that features Chamber members Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, The Foundry Ministries, and more!

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Want to become more involved in your Chamber?

Contact me at

toni@hooverchamber.org