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VOLUME 44

| JUNE 2013 |

ISSUE 6

From the Chamber President

You Don’t Know Who We Know! Here are a few strategies you can use to ensure success when attending an event: I love people! Now don’t get me wrong, some people I love more than others, but generally speaking, I enjoy all kinds of people. My job allows me to meet different people every day: entrepreneurs, salesmen, politicians, small business owners, students, farmers, CEO’s. As diverse as these individuals are, they all seem to be looking for the same thing- new opportunities. Whether they are looking for ways to jump-start a business, find more customers, or simply to find a job, they are all hoping for an opportunity. Fortunately for our members, opportunity is knocking. There’s no need to spend a lot of time looking for it, it is here at your local chamber! The CoC brings opportunities to your front door step

every day. However, opportunities are worthless unless they are acted upon. We provide networking events for every shape and size ranging from breakfast meetings with a dozen people, to speaker luncheons with 100 attendees, to black tie dinners with more than 600. Each can be a valuable experience if you make the most of the opportunity. Attending events is only an effective use of your time and money if you do so with a plan. Ask yourself: What do I hope to gain from attending? It may be to learn from the speaker, meet prospective customers, increase your visibility or network with your peers. If you are not sure why you are going to an event, your time may be better spent elsewhere. Many

people show up to events late, sit by themselves, speak only to people they know, and then sneak out early. These people go home thinking, “Well, that event was a waste of time,” when actually it was a wasted opportunity. Here are a few strategies you can use to ensure success when attending an event: Attend with a colleagueintroverts tend to be more comfortable with a “third wheel” Prepare an elevator speechDevelop a 30 to 60 second script that best describes you and your business Arrive early for the best networking-the best networking is done at the beginning of an event. Use strategic seating-Try not to sit with someone you already know Follow up-don’t waste the opportunity you just made

They say it’s not what you know but who you know. The question is, don’t you know who we know? Take advantage of our next event on June 6. Come enjoy an evening of live music, samples of local foods and an abundance of new opportunities!

Leah Bolin

Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1104 | Cullman, AL 35056-1104 [email protected] Tel: 256-734-0454 | Fax 256-737-7443 www.cullmanchamber.org www.visitcullman.org

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Please get the word out and help others find what Cullman has to offer so that we can grow the Cullman area together! This is great for our community as a whole. _______________________________________________

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2013 Beautification Awards to be held The 2013 Beautification Awards, hosted by the Chamber’s Community Improvement committee and sponsored by Verizon Wireless, celebrates and recognizes those businesses in the Cullman area that help ensure the community is a more beautiful place to live and do business. The Awards Lunchon will be held on June 19. Individual tickets are available for $15.00 per person and a limited number of corporate tables (seating for eight) are available for $150. Register online at www.cullmanchamber.org or for additional information on the 2013 Beautification Awards program please contact Jackie Moore via e-mail at [email protected] or call 256-255-0723.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Be sure to visit these Chamber members for your real estate needs

Advantage Real Estate PO Box 446 Baileyton, AL 35019(256) 339-3360 [email protected] http://www.chandler-advantage.com Real Estate

Culpepper Real Estate — Becky Flack 206 9th St. SW Suite 103 Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 739-1389 [email protected] http://www.culpepperrealestate.com Real Estate

BJC Real Estate, Inc. 1400 AL Highway 69 S Hanceville, AL 35077 (256) 287-9140 [email protected] http://www.bjcrealestate.net Real Estate

Culpepper Real Estate, Inc. 206 9th St., SW Suite 103 Cullman, AL 35055(256) 739-1389 [email protected] http://www.culpepperrealestate.com Real Estate

Carter & Company Real Estate, Inc. 403 4th Avenue SW Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 737-9611 [email protected] http://cartercompany.net/ Real Estate

Diamond Plaza Properties - Rentals 2201 2nd Avenue NW Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 708-2213 Real Estate

Coldwell Banker - Hill Real Estate 204 4th Avenue SE Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 734-1504 [email protected] http://www.coldwellbankercullman.com Real Estate Cullman Real Estate Inc. 309 13th Street NE Cullman, AL 35055(256) 775-6620 [email protected] http://www.cullmanrealestate.net Real Estate

Doyle Real Estate 308 Graham St., SW Cullman, AL 35055(256) 739-1444 [email protected] http://www.doylerealestate.com Real Estate Drinkard Development, Inc. PO Box 996 Cullman, AL 35056-0996 (256) 739-1815 Real Estate

Eidson Rentals 1205 1st Avenue SW Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 734-7216 Rental Real Estate ERA Waldrop Real Estate 312 1st Avenue SE Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 737-9738 [email protected] http://www.ERAwaldroprealestate.com Real Estate

Lakeshore Development 1150 County Road 291 Cullman, AL 35057 (256) 708-0486 [email protected] http://www.lakeshorewest.com Real Estate Leo Properties 307 3rd Avenue NE Cullman, AL 35055(256) 339-2099 Rental Real Estate

Hagan Real Estate 221 3rd Avenue SE Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 734-1676 [email protected] Real Estate

Smith Lake Marina & Resort 175 County Road 312 Cullman, AL 35057 (256) 737-7131 http://www.smithlakemarina.com Cabin Rental Real Estate Rental

Happy Homes Real Estate PO Box 2280 Cullman, AL 35056-2280 (256) 737-3050 http:// www.HappyHomesRealEstate.com Real Estate Krout Properties PO Box 162 Cullman, AL 35056-0162 (256) 734-7914 [email protected] Rental Real Estate

Smith Lake RV Resort 16162 County Road 222 Crane Hill, AL 35053 (256) 709-1820 [email protected] http:// www.smithlakervresort.com Real Estate

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Chamber to host monthly “Fourth Friday” Special guest speaker Jason Fondren - SMART GROWTH The Chamber ’s Community Improvement Committee will host the "Fourth Friday" Luncheon on Friday, June 28, in the All Steak Restaurant Banquet Room (323 3rd Ave. S.E.). Jason Fondren, KPS Group, will be speaking on Smart Growth. The event is sponsored by Cullman Regional Medical Center.

Doors open at 11:30 am to allow networking opportunities before the program begins at 11:50 am. Lunch is $10 per person for Chamber members and $20 for "Future" members. Reservations in advance are required*. Please register online at www.cullmanchamber.org or RSVP by contacting the Chamber via email at [email protected] or by calling 256-734-0454. * 48 hours cancellation notice or subject to billing No payments will be taken at the door but can be invoiced or paid online.

Associate Getting to know Jason R. Fondren, AICP, LEED AP - Senior Planner Jason has over sixteen years experience as a community planner, providing citywide and neighborhood planning, urban design, downtown revitalization, historic preservation, and code development services throughout Alabama. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and a LEED accredited professional. Providing planning and design services for cities large and small, his exceptional work with KPS Group has been recognized numerous times by the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association. Jason regularly shares his hard-won planning experience through training and speaking engagements to government and civic organizations, addressing topics such as smart growth, land use law, asset-based planning and sustainability. In addition to his professional work Jason has lent his expertise to Alabama communities as a volunteer through Design Alabama, Auburn University’s Urban Studio and the Alabama Communities of Excellence program. He sits on the Your Town Alabama Board of Directors and has been a Your Town volunteer for 15 years. Jason is also active in the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association, serving on the organization’s Legislative and Higher Education committees. Jason lives with his wife and two children in Birmingham and is currently serving as planning advisor to a coalition of nonprofit agencies in the holistic revitalization of the inner city Woodlawn neighborhood. EDUCATION: - Auburn University, B.A. in Architecture, 1995 PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS - Alabama Communities of Excellence, Associate - American Institute of Certified Planners - LEED Accredited Professional

- American Planning Association, Alabama Chapter - Main Street Program Reorganization Partner, Alabama Historical Commission, 2009 - Your Town Alabama, Board of Directors SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - American Planning Association, State Chapter Conference 2013: No Easy Way Out - Women’s Committee of 100, Panel Discussion 2013: Revitalization of Woodlawn - Southern Environmental Center, Samford University 2012: Sustainability and the Birmingham Comprehensive Plan - Health Action Partnership, Panel Discussion 2012: Film Screening The Weight of the Nation, Part 4 - American Planning Association, State Chapter Conference 2011: Change Comes to the Wiregrass - Land Use Law Update 2008: Legal Framework for Implementing Local Plans and Policies - American Planning Association, State Chapter Conference 2008: Birmingham City Center Form-Based Code - Zoning Administrator’s Workshop 2008: Form-Based Zoning - Alabama Preservation Conference 2006: Aesthetic Regulation and Smart Growth in the Context of Historic Preservation - Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce, Environmental Committee Meeting 2006: The SmartCode: Balancing Economic Development and Environmental Preservation - Growth Readiness Workshops 2005: Asset-Based Planning and Form-Based Codes - Regional Main Street Conference 2005: Design in the Main Street Program HONORS/AWARDS - Plan Award: West Florence

Neighborhood Plan, 2010, Alabama Chapter, APA - Plan Award: University of Alabama Campus Master Plan, 2009, Alabama Chapter, APA - Comprehensive Plan Award: Springville Comprehensive and Downtown Plan, 2009, Alabama Chapter, APA - Comprehensive Plan Award: Homewood Master Plan, 2008, Alabama Chapter, APA BACKGROUND Mr. Fondren joined KPS in 2006 after working as a community planner at the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham for nine years. His specialty is urban design in city planning, and his varied experience includes work and project management in city planning, area specific planning, code development, community design, downtown and neighborhood revitalization, and historic preservation. REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE: City of Athens, Alabama Zoning Ordinance Historic Preservation Ordinance and Guidelines City of Bessemer, Alabama* Urban Renewal Plan, Downtown Area Urban Renewal Plan, Western Area City of Birmingham, Alabama City Center Form-Based Code Comprehensive Plan City of Calera, Alabama Comprehensive Plan Downtown Revitalization Plan Development Regulations City of Florence, Alabama West Florence Neighborhood Plan City of Gardendale, Alabama Zoning Ordinance City of Gulf Shores, Alabama Land Use Plan Zoning Ordinance City of Hackleburg, Alabama** Recovery Plan Charrette City of Hamilton, Alabama Downtown Revitalization Plan City of Headland, Alabama Comprehensive Plan Zoning Ordinance Subdivision Regulations City of Homewood, Alabama Master Plan Rosedale Neighborhood Revitalization Plan* City of Jasper, Alabama* Downtown Revitalization Plan Historic Design Standards

City of Leeds, Alabama* Strategic Development Plan (Area-Specific) City of Midfield, Alabama* Comprehensive Plan Charrette City of Montgomery, Alabama Strategic Development Plan City of Mountain Brook, Alabama Villages Design Guide Subdivision Regulations City of Ozark, Alabama Land Use Plan Downtown Revitalization Plan City of Pell City, Alabama* Comprehensive Plan Zoning Ordinance Downtown Revitalization Plan Historic Design Standards City of Red Bay, Alabama Downtown Revitalization Plan City of Scottsboro, Alabama Zoning Ordinance Subdivision Regulations City of Springville, Alabama Comprehensive and Downtown Plan City of Tarrant, Alabama* Downtown Revitalization Plan Zoning Ordinance City of Trussville, Alabama Downtown Master Plan Downtown Design Guide and Zoning City of Union Springs, Alabama** Small Town Design Initiative Charrette City of Valley, Alabama** Design Alabama Planning Charrette City of Vestavia Hills, Alabama Cahaba Heights Community Plan Zoning Ordinance Subdivision Regulations Design Review Ordinance and Design Guidelines Public Works Manual Comprehensive Plan* City of Winfield, Alabama** Design Alabama Planning Charrette Five Mile Creek Greenway Study Planning Charrette Facilitator I-65 Corridor Study, Clanton to Birmingham* I-59 Corridor Study, Tuscaloosa to Birmingham* I-65 / US 31 Mobility Matters Transportation Alternatives Analysis Moundville Archaeological Park Park Master Plan University of Alabama Campus Master Plan and Design Guidelines University of North Alabama Campus Master Plan University of Alabama in Huntsville Campus Master Plan Western Hills Mall, Aronov Drive* Area-Specific Plan and Charrette Woodlawn United (Birmingham) Neighborhood Revitalization Planning Services Urban Renewal Plan *Work completed while employed by the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham. **Pro bono services

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The Chamber has secured a booth on Sponsor Row. Group rate available. Call for more details! 256-734-0454