2017 - 2018Annual Meeting

Report

2017-2018 STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRAM OF WORK

CALRTON HUNLEY, IVTreasurer

Lambert Transfer & Storage

ALFRED DAVIS, SR.Chair Elect

SUSCC

BROOKE KASTNER Vice-Chair Marriott at Grand National

Bill TrantPast Chair

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory

2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SHEY KNIGHTChairmanAutosport

RONNIE WILSONIndividual Member

OFFICERS

Opelika Chamber of Commerce Staff

Pam Powers-Smith Vivian Anthony Jill Robinson Dinah Motley President Office Manager Membership Marketing & Director Communications Director

VISIONThe Opelika Chamber of Commerce will be the prominent, focal business organization supporting economic growth while sustaining a better quality of life for the community through multiple partnerships.

MISSIONThe Opelika Chamber of Commerce promotes and fosters economic and business success, maximizes member investment while enhancing the com-munity.

CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY: Maintain honesty, transparency, good moral character and ethical standards at the forefront of all actions.

EXCELLENCE: Strive for continuous improvement to achieve excellent results.

SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Grow, educate and empower people, build rela-tionships and inspire the next generation of leaders.

PARTNERSHIP: Build partnerships and teamwork to produce results that are of utmost importance in our community and for our members.

Ex-Officio DirectorsJudge Bill EnglishLee Country Probate Judge

Mayor Gary FullerCity of Opelika

Lori Huguley City of Opelika, Economic Developemnt Director

Dianne Lowe Home2 Suites

Les DavisPharmavite Chris Jane Comfort Keepers

Jeff Jerkins Bubba’s Medicine Shop

Sheriff Jay JonesLee County Sheriff

Bill Loosier Edward Jones Investments

Malcolm Marshall McDonald’s Restaurants

Brandon Morgan KBK Writing Essentials Jerry Ray Southern Insurance Consultants

Todd ShackettBaxter International

John Story S & S Termite & Pest Control, LLC

DIRECTORS MEMBERSHIPFor over three-quarters of a century, the Opelika Chamber has worked very hard to “promote and foster economic and business success while enhancing the community.” We take this mission statement very seriously and are always putting forth our best effort for our members.

The Chamber has been extremely busy this year. The Chamber Staff is knowledgeable and involved in issues that are important to business members, such as education, healthcare and workforce development. We love seeing our members prosper and help by offering networking opportunities, resources and programs. We want our businesses to succeed and flourish. * 734 Members * 106 New Members (92 - 2016-2017) * 40 Ribbon Cuttings * 7 Business After Hours * 4 Business Over Breakfasts * State of the City Luncheon * First Responders Breakfast * Legislative Reception * Celebrated Manufactures Day * Several Seminars * 19th Annual Golf Tournament

These numbers are extremely exciting! We encourage all of you to climb on board with the Opelika Chamber. We want and need you to be involved as we grow and do more as an organization. It takes all of us working together to persevere.

PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS • Weekly Electronic Newsletter - The Connector• Industrial Guide • Monthly Opelika@Work • Weekly Radio on iHeart Media (3 stations)• Monthly Radio on WANI• Broadcast Emails of Events• Press Releases• Broadcast Emails on Legislative Updates and Policy • Quarterly Electronic Membership Mailer• Opelika Lifestyle Magazine

Membership Directory • Website Updates • Relocation Packets Mailings• Opelika Auburn Map Distributions• Phone Inquiries• Trip Flyer• Young Leaders Brochures • The Gauge Quarterly Magazine• Broadcast Monday Morning Update• Social Media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY SPRING 2018

Ambassador Committee Assists in the recruitment and retention of members to serve Chamber members through enhancing member-networking opportunities and to promote activities and events that feature member firms and to give recognition to worthy recipients. This Committee meets monthly. Chair: Billy Plummer, S & S Termite & Pest Control, LLC Christmas Parade Committee Purpose is to plan the annual Opelika Chamber Christmas Parade held annually in December at 10 am in downtown Opelika. The Committee meets as needed. Co-Chair: Ben Blackburn, Opelika Police Department Co-Chair: John Story, S & S Termite and Pest Control, LLC Education Committee Purpose is to provide or facilitate seminars and workshops that interest the membership, to assist in advancing workforce development, and to oversee the leadership programs of the Chamber. This Committee meets quarterly. Co-Chair: Co-Chair: Brandon Morgan, KBK Writing Essentials Executive Committee Purpose is to act on behalf of the Board of Directors when the Board is not in session but to be accountable to the Board for its actions and to oversee the President. Chair: Brooke Kastner, Auburn Opelika Marriott at Grand National Governmental Affairs Committee Purpose is to be a conduit to local, state and national government officials, function as a research and review committee on issues affecting the business and/or industry in our community, and recommend proposals, positions and solutions on issues of interest for the Board for review and action. This Committee meets quarterly. Co-Chair: Jerry Ray, Southern Insurance Company Co-Chair:

COMMITTEESIf you are interested in joining an Opelika Chamber of Commerce committee, contact the chamber at coc@opelikachamber.com

Membership Committee Purpose is to ensure that members are aware of their benefits and services and that they’re hearing from us. Other considerations are to consider new ways of reaching out or discussing new benefits to offer. Identifying target groups, reaching out and contacting non-renewals are other specific tasks. Co-Chair: Brandon Morgan, KBK Writing Essentials Co-Chair: Malcolm Marshall, McDonald’s Nominating Committee Purpose is to select and present qualified candidates for the Opelika Chamber Board of Directors Chair: Brooke Kastner, Auburn Opelika Marriott at Grand National Public Relations Committee Purpose is to review effectiveness of Chamber publications and to ensure proper distribution of Chamber publications. This Committee meets quarterly. Co-Chair: Carlton Hunley, IV, Lambert Transfer & Storage Co-Chair: Bill Loosier, Edward Jones Recognition Commitee Purpose is to review and select members for awards throughout the year based on submissions from the Membership. Chair: Carlton Hunley, IV Small Business Committee Purpose is to support and focus on the needs of the small business community by generating new business opportunities and solutions for the common challenges facing this group today and to strive to provide opportunities to create new relationships, generate exposure and develop a strong network of partners to service the largest segment of member companies. Co-Chair: Jeff Jerkins, Bubba’s Medicine Shop Co-Chair: John Story, S & S Termite & Pest Control, LLC Women’s Business Council Purpose is to plan and review activites for this newly formed group. This committee will also plan for speakers and learn what the members want and need. Co-Chair: Brooke Kastner, Marriott at Grand National Co-Chair:

THANK YOU TO OUR 2017-2018 PRESENTERS Business over Breakfast Speakers - Laura Grill, East Alabama Medical Center - Speaker Jeff Lynn, Alabama Community College System / Workforce - Gina Allen, DesignAlabama - Dr. Mark Neighbors, Opelika City Schools

Industrial Luncheon Speaker - Jeff Lynn, Alabama Community College System / Workforce Seminars - Dale Carnegie: Leadership Blindspots - Doing Business in Opelika - Lyon’s HR: Workforce Strategies for engaging Employees and Increasing Profits - Dale Carnegie: How Small & Medium Business Win the employment War to Retain top Performers Manufacturing Day Luncheon & Tour - Meesoon Han, AKEEP Executive Director Social & Business Usages of Informal & Body Language

Legislative - Legistlative Reception with state and local elected officials

TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN SPONSORSHIPS

Without your loyal support, the following events, programs and publications would not have been possible.

20 Under 40Annual Meeting

Ambassadors ProgramAnnual Board Retreat

Board of Directors Monthly MeetingsBusiness After Hours

Business Over BreakfastCareer Tech TourChristmas Parade

Connector (weekly e-newsletter)East Alabama Industrial Luncheons

East Alabama Industrial GuideFirst Responders Appreciation Breakfast

Golf TournamentHealth Science Tour

Inter City Leadership ConferenceThe Gauge Magazine

Leadership Lee CountyLee County Schools - Educators Breakfast

Lee County Young LeadersLegislative Reception

Manufacturing Day Luncheon & TourMonday Morning Update

Membership BookletNew Chamber Member Packets

New Members / Connections BreakfastOpelika City Schools - Educators Breakfast

Opelika Lifestyle MagazinePast Chairmen’s Luncheon

Police Officer Appreciation Breakfast Workshops / Seminars

Relocation PacketsState of the City LuncheonTotal Resource Campaign

Website

PARTNERS

- Opelika Main Street - Keep Opelika Beautiful

- Auburn Opelika Tourism Bureau - City of Opelika

- Opelika Parks and Recreation - ESG

- Opelika Industrial Development Board - Envision Opelika Foundation

- Opelika Economic Development - US Chamber of Commerce

- Auburn Chamber of Commerce - Business Council of Alabama

- Arts Association of East Alabama - Opelika City Schools

- Chamber of Commerce of Alabama

- East Alabama Human Resource Society

The Total Resource Campaign (TRC) was a huge success. The TRC, which generates revenue by selling sponsorships and memberships, provides the revenue to fund Chamber programs, which is returned to the community in the form of business building events and initiatives. The revenue generating effort was organized by volunteers. Thanks to all the volunteers who made this campaign sucessful!

TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN

TRC Raised 2016 $ 189,679.00TRC Raised 2017 $ 193,433.002018 Goal $ 200,000.00Total assets $436,058.98Monies Raised on Events & Publications $ 73,853.62

TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN SPONSORSAdams, Whitel Oliver, Short & ForbusAdvantage ChiropracticAgricola LawAirport MotorsAlabama Ag Credit Alabama PowerAlliance Insurance GroupAllstate - Prewett Insurance Group Almost AnythingAlsobrook, Jackson AttorneysAmeriFirst Bank Arbor Springs Health & RehabAuburnBankAuburn Dental SpaAuburn Electric Construction Co.Auburn Opelika Marriott at Grand NationalAuburn Opelika TourismAuburn Pediatric DentistryAuburn University Region AirportAutosportBailey - Harris ConstructionBancorpSouthBarfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith Baxter InternationalBB&T BBVA CompassBubba’s Medicine ShopBurt EmploymentCapitol Cups, Inc.Century 21 - Koullas Realty Charter Bank Chicken Salad ChickCommunity Foundation of East Alabama

CMG FinancialCook’s Pest ControlCountry Financial-Tim McLainCruise PlannersDick’s Sporting GoodsEast Alabama Medical CenterEast Alabama Pediatric ClinicEdward Jones - Bill Loosier Energy SaversEnvironmental & Recycling SolutionsESGFaulkner UniversityFrederick-Dean Funeral HomeGentry & Ware Motor Co.Glynn Smith ChevroletH & S Commercial & Industrial Supplies & Services, LLC H & W Motor CompanyHampton Inn & SuitesHanwha Hilyer & AssociatesHomeLink Realty - Bill Price / Carol NolanHome2 SuitesHudmon ConstructionHuntingdon CollegeJeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & CrematoryJewelry By DesignJ.Smith LanierJackson-ThorntonJD ByriderKemp & SonsLambert Transfer & StorageLee County Schools Lee County Sheriff’s Department

Servpro of Lee CountySmith-Kastner Wealth ManagementSouthern States BankSouthern UnionSpa 180 WellnessSpire EnergyS&S Termite & Pest ControlState Beauty SupplyStiflelStill Serving VeteransStorybook FarmTaziki’s Mediterranean CafeThree-Sixty Real EstateThomas Crowley CPATownePlace SuitesTroy Bank & TrustTrustmarkTurner AutoUSAmeribankWalmart D.C.Walton Law FirmWeichert Realtors - Porter PropertiesWholesale Mattress CenterWright’s MarketZaxby’sZazu Gastropub

Lee Russell Council of GovernmentsLouie’s Chicken FingersLynch Auto Group of AuburnLyons HRMAXMachen McChesneyMetro City Bank National Bank of CommerceNational VillageNewk’s EateryOIDA Opelika - Auburn NewsOpelika City CouncilOpelika City Schools Opelika FordOpelika Power ServicesOpelika Rotary ClubOpelika SportsPlexOpelika UtilitiesPharmavite LLCPrestige Properties - Ashley DurhamRealty South Regions BankRenasant BankRiver Bank & TrustSamford - DensonSaugahatchee Country ClubScott Bridge CompanyScott Land CompanySearsSensigreen, LLC

1981 Buster Milner1982 Raymond Pilgrim1983 T.K. Davis III1984 Larry Ray1985 Willie Moses1986 David Fox1987 J.S. (Jimmy) Collins IV1988 J.W. (Bill) Triplett1989 William C. (Bill) Kent1990 H.J. (Jim) Sadler1991 J. Dan Kuykendall1992 Gary Fuller1993 Lucinda S. Cannon1994 Walter Graben1995 Jerry Teel1996 O.D. Alsobrook1997 O.D. Alsobrook1998 H.Kenneth (Kenny) Wilkes1999 Terry Andrus2000 Tutt Barrett2001 Eddie Smith2002 Rainer Meadows2003 Marrell Hartley2004-2005 Eric Canada2005-2006 Bob Pettey2006-2007 Jeff Hilyer2007-2008 Lucinda Cannon2008-2009 Robert Williams2009-2010 Bob Meadows2010-2011 Janie Corlee2011-2012 Temple Anderson 2012-2013 Brian Henderson2013-2014 Jimmy Wright 2014-2015 Lynne Boucher 2015-2016 Bill Price2016-2017 Bill Trant2017-2018 Shey Knight

1941 Homer M. Carter1942 Homer M. Carter1943 Yetta G. Samford Sr.1944 R.W. Williams1945 Sam Morgan1946 George Ball1947 H.R. Brown1948 Thomas D. Samford1949 Forney Renfro1950 Holmes Floyd1951 Sam Morgan1952 Elmer Lazenby1953 Rivers Rush1954 Judson Salter Sr.1955 Hugh Whatley1956 Ira Weissinger1957 Billy Dickinson1958 Billy Dickinson1959 Jim Orr1960 Jack Tatum1961 Ebby Jones1962 Jacob Walker Jr.1963 Tom Botsford1964 Frank Morris1965 Wilbur Blackmon1966 D.B. Jones1967 Dr. William Lazenby1968 Thomas Samford III1969 G.J. Higginbotham1970 Judson Salter Jr.1971 John V. Denson1972 Walter Rice Jr.1973 B. Edgar Edwards1974 Harris Asbury1975 Frank Whatley1976 J.W. (Bill) Triplett1977 Charlie Harris1978 Warner Williams1979 Ira Silberman 1980 Lee Ward 1981 Buster Milner1982 Raymond Pilgrim

PAST CHAIRMEN 2017-2018 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

Many thanks to our ambassadors for all their hard work and to the businesses that allow them to be a part of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce.

Tim Aja 20/20 Wealth Management Group Gina Allen Haddie’s Andy Alsobrook Opelika Utilities Katie Bass First Choice Personnel Jason Barker PRE Event Resources Donna Carter LaQuinta Inn & Suites Selena Daniel Associated Realty Bob Harris Three-Sixty Real Estate Kristine Hill East Alabama Medical Center Sarah Hunter Allstate - Prewett Insurance Group DeDe Jackson Four Seasons Federal Credit Union Israel Jane Comfort Keepers Cynithia Landry Opelika City Schools Clay Lane Southern States Bank Charles Livings Still Serving Veterans Dianne Lowe Home2 Suites Stacy Lucas Spectrum Reach Cydney Matthews Southern Union State Comm. College Jessi Minor Zaxby’s Jennifer Noble Machen McChesney Billy Plummer S & S Termite & Pest Control Dawn Radnitz Exit Realty Todd Rauch Individual Member Jess Stanfield AuburnBank Brooke Watson Brown Agency Tabatha White Alabama Power Company Chandler Williams United Way of Lee County Nakeda Woods MAX

601 Avenue A l Opelika, AL 36803P. 334.745.4861 l F. 334.745.5897

www.opelikachamber.com

2017 - 2018Annual Meeting

Report

2017-2018 STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRAM OF WORK

CALRTON HUNLEY, IVTreasurer

Lambert Transfer & Storage

ALFRED DAVIS, SR.Chair Elect

SUSCC

BROOKE KASTNER Vice-Chair Marriott at Grand National

Bill TrantPast Chair

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory

2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SHEY KNIGHTChairmanAutosport

RONNIE WILSONIndividual Member

OFFICERS

Opelika Chamber of Commerce Staff

Pam Powers-Smith Vivian Anthony Jill Robinson Dinah Motley President Office Manager Membership Marketing & Director Communications Director

VISIONThe Opelika Chamber of Commerce will be the prominent, focal business organization supporting economic growth while sustaining a better quality of life for the community through multiple partnerships.

MISSIONThe Opelika Chamber of Commerce promotes and fosters economic and business success, maximizes member investment while enhancing the com-munity.

CORE VALUES

INTEGRITY: Maintain honesty, transparency, good moral character and ethical standards at the forefront of all actions.

EXCELLENCE: Strive for continuous improvement to achieve excellent results.

SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Grow, educate and empower people, build rela-tionships and inspire the next generation of leaders.

PARTNERSHIP: Build partnerships and teamwork to produce results that are of utmost importance in our community and for our members.

Ex-Officio DirectorsJudge Bill EnglishLee Country Probate Judge

Mayor Gary FullerCity of Opelika

Lori Huguley City of Opelika, Economic Developemnt Director

Dianne Lowe Home2 Suites

Les DavisPharmavite Chris Jane Comfort Keepers

Jeff Jerkins Bubba’s Medicine Shop

Sheriff Jay JonesLee County Sheriff

Bill Loosier Edward Jones Investments

Malcolm Marshall McDonald’s Restaurants

Brandon Morgan KBK Writing Essentials Jerry Ray Southern Insurance Consultants

Todd ShackettBaxter International

John Story S & S Termite & Pest Control, LLC

DIRECTORS MEMBERSHIPFor over three-quarters of a century, the Opelika Chamber has worked very hard to “promote and foster economic and business success while enhancing the community.” We take this mission statement very seriously and are always putting forth our best effort for our members.

The Chamber has been extremely busy this year. The Chamber Staff is knowledgeable and involved in issues that are important to business members, such as education, healthcare and workforce development. We love seeing our members prosper and help by offering networking opportunities, resources and programs. We want our businesses to succeed and flourish. * 734 Members * 106 New Members (92 - 2016-2017) * 40 Ribbon Cuttings * 7 Business After Hours * 4 Business Over Breakfasts * State of the City Luncheon * First Responders Breakfast * Legislative Reception * Celebrated Manufactures Day * Several Seminars * 19th Annual Golf Tournament

These numbers are extremely exciting! We encourage all of you to climb on board with the Opelika Chamber. We want and need you to be involved as we grow and do more as an organization. It takes all of us working together to persevere.

PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS • Weekly Electronic Newsletter - The Connector• Industrial Guide • Monthly Opelika@Work • Weekly Radio on iHeart Media (3 stations)• Monthly Radio on WANI• Broadcast Emails of Events• Press Releases• Broadcast Emails on Legislative Updates and Policy • Quarterly Electronic Membership Mailer• Opelika Lifestyle Magazine

Membership Directory • Website Updates • Relocation Packets Mailings• Opelika Auburn Map Distributions• Phone Inquiries• Trip Flyer• Young Leaders Brochures • The Gauge Quarterly Magazine• Broadcast Monday Morning Update• Social Media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY SPRING 2018

Ambassador Committee Assists in the recruitment and retention of members to serve Chamber members through enhancing member-networking opportunities and to promote activities and events that feature member firms and to give recognition to worthy recipients. This Committee meets monthly. Chair: Billy Plummer, S & S Termite & Pest Control, LLC Christmas Parade Committee Purpose is to plan the annual Opelika Chamber Christmas Parade held annually in December at 10 am in downtown Opelika. The Committee meets as needed. Co-Chair: Ben Blackburn, Opelika Police Department Co-Chair: John Story, S & S Termite and Pest Control, LLC Education Committee Purpose is to provide or facilitate seminars and workshops that interest the membership, to assist in advancing workforce development, and to oversee the leadership programs of the Chamber. This Committee meets quarterly. Co-Chair: Co-Chair: Brandon Morgan, KBK Writing Essentials Executive Committee Purpose is to act on behalf of the Board of Directors when the Board is not in session but to be accountable to the Board for its actions and to oversee the President. Chair: Brooke Kastner, Auburn Opelika Marriott at Grand National Governmental Affairs Committee Purpose is to be a conduit to local, state and national government officials, function as a research and review committee on issues affecting the business and/or industry in our community, and recommend proposals, positions and solutions on issues of interest for the Board for review and action. This Committee meets quarterly. Co-Chair: Jerry Ray, Southern Insurance Company Co-Chair:

COMMITTEESIf you are interested in joining an Opelika Chamber of Commerce committee, contact the chamber at coc@opelikachamber.com

Membership Committee Purpose is to ensure that members are aware of their benefits and services and that they’re hearing from us. Other considerations are to consider new ways of reaching out or discussing new benefits to offer. Identifying target groups, reaching out and contacting non-renewals are other specific tasks. Co-Chair: Brandon Morgan, KBK Writing Essentials Co-Chair: Malcolm Marshall, McDonald’s Nominating Committee Purpose is to select and present qualified candidates for the Opelika Chamber Board of Directors Chair: Brooke Kastner, Auburn Opelika Marriott at Grand National Public Relations Committee Purpose is to review effectiveness of Chamber publications and to ensure proper distribution of Chamber publications. This Committee meets quarterly. Co-Chair: Carlton Hunley, IV, Lambert Transfer & Storage Co-Chair: Bill Loosier, Edward Jones Recognition Commitee Purpose is to review and select members for awards throughout the year based on submissions from the Membership. Chair: Carlton Hunley, IV Small Business Committee Purpose is to support and focus on the needs of the small business community by generating new business opportunities and solutions for the common challenges facing this group today and to strive to provide opportunities to create new relationships, generate exposure and develop a strong network of partners to service the largest segment of member companies. Co-Chair: Jeff Jerkins, Bubba’s Medicine Shop Co-Chair: John Story, S & S Termite & Pest Control, LLC Women’s Business Council Purpose is to plan and review activites for this newly formed group. This committee will also plan for speakers and learn what the members want and need. Co-Chair: Brooke Kastner, Marriott at Grand National Co-Chair:

THANK YOU TO OUR 2017-2018 PRESENTERS Business over Breakfast Speakers - Laura Grill, East Alabama Medical Center - Speaker Jeff Lynn, Alabama Community College System / Workforce - Gina Allen, DesignAlabama - Dr. Mark Neighbors, Opelika City Schools

Industrial Luncheon Speaker - Jeff Lynn, Alabama Community College System / Workforce Seminars - Dale Carnegie: Leadership Blindspots - Doing Business in Opelika - Lyon’s HR: Workforce Strategies for engaging Employees and Increasing Profits - Dale Carnegie: How Small & Medium Business Win the employment War to Retain top Performers Manufacturing Day Luncheon & Tour - Meesoon Han, AKEEP Executive Director Social & Business Usages of Informal & Body Language

Legislative - Legistlative Reception with state and local elected officials

TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN SPONSORSHIPS

Without your loyal support, the following events, programs and publications would not have been possible.

20 Under 40Annual Meeting

Ambassadors ProgramAnnual Board Retreat

Board of Directors Monthly MeetingsBusiness After Hours

Business Over BreakfastCareer Tech TourChristmas Parade

Connector (weekly e-newsletter)East Alabama Industrial Luncheons

East Alabama Industrial GuideFirst Responders Appreciation Breakfast

Golf TournamentHealth Science Tour

Inter City Leadership ConferenceThe Gauge Magazine

Leadership Lee CountyLee County Schools - Educators Breakfast

Lee County Young LeadersLegislative Reception

Manufacturing Day Luncheon & TourMonday Morning Update

Membership BookletNew Chamber Member Packets

New Members / Connections BreakfastOpelika City Schools - Educators Breakfast

Opelika Lifestyle MagazinePast Chairmen’s Luncheon

Police Officer Appreciation Breakfast Workshops / Seminars

Relocation PacketsState of the City LuncheonTotal Resource Campaign

Website

PARTNERS

- Opelika Main Street - Keep Opelika Beautiful

- Auburn Opelika Tourism Bureau - City of Opelika

- Opelika Parks and Recreation - ESG

- Opelika Industrial Development Board - Envision Opelika Foundation

- Opelika Economic Development - US Chamber of Commerce

- Auburn Chamber of Commerce - Business Council of Alabama

- Arts Association of East Alabama - Opelika City Schools

- Chamber of Commerce of Alabama

- East Alabama Human Resource Society

The Total Resource Campaign (TRC) was a huge success. The TRC, which generates revenue by selling sponsorships and memberships, provides the revenue to fund Chamber programs, which is returned to the community in the form of business building events and initiatives. The revenue generating effort was organized by volunteers. Thanks to all the volunteers who made this campaign sucessful!

TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN

TRC Raised 2016 $ 189,679.00TRC Raised 2017 $ 193,433.002018 Goal $ 200,000.00Total assets $436,058.98Monies Raised on Events & Publications $ 73,853.62

TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN SPONSORSAdams, Whitel Oliver, Short & ForbusAdvantage ChiropracticAgricola LawAirport MotorsAlabama Ag Credit Alabama PowerAlliance Insurance GroupAllstate - Prewett Insurance Group Almost AnythingAlsobrook, Jackson AttorneysAmeriFirst Bank Arbor Springs Health & RehabAuburnBankAuburn Dental SpaAuburn Electric Construction Co.Auburn Opelika Marriott at Grand NationalAuburn Opelika TourismAuburn Pediatric DentistryAuburn University Region AirportAutosportBailey - Harris ConstructionBancorpSouthBarfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith Baxter InternationalBB&T BBVA CompassBubba’s Medicine ShopBurt EmploymentCapitol Cups, Inc.Century 21 - Koullas Realty Charter Bank Chicken Salad ChickCommunity Foundation of East Alabama

CMG FinancialCook’s Pest ControlCountry Financial-Tim McLainCruise PlannersDick’s Sporting GoodsEast Alabama Medical CenterEast Alabama Pediatric ClinicEdward Jones - Bill Loosier Energy SaversEnvironmental & Recycling SolutionsESGFaulkner UniversityFrederick-Dean Funeral HomeGentry & Ware Motor Co.Glynn Smith ChevroletH & S Commercial & Industrial Supplies & Services, LLC H & W Motor CompanyHampton Inn & SuitesHanwha Hilyer & AssociatesHomeLink Realty - Bill Price / Carol NolanHome2 SuitesHudmon ConstructionHuntingdon CollegeJeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & CrematoryJewelry By DesignJ.Smith LanierJackson-ThorntonJD ByriderKemp & SonsLambert Transfer & StorageLee County Schools Lee County Sheriff’s Department

Servpro of Lee CountySmith-Kastner Wealth ManagementSouthern States BankSouthern UnionSpa 180 WellnessSpire EnergyS&S Termite & Pest ControlState Beauty SupplyStiflelStill Serving VeteransStorybook FarmTaziki’s Mediterranean CafeThree-Sixty Real EstateThomas Crowley CPATownePlace SuitesTroy Bank & TrustTrustmarkTurner AutoUSAmeribankWalmart D.C.Walton Law FirmWeichert Realtors - Porter PropertiesWholesale Mattress CenterWright’s MarketZaxby’sZazu Gastropub

Lee Russell Council of GovernmentsLouie’s Chicken FingersLynch Auto Group of AuburnLyons HRMAXMachen McChesneyMetro City Bank National Bank of CommerceNational VillageNewk’s EateryOIDA Opelika - Auburn NewsOpelika City CouncilOpelika City Schools Opelika FordOpelika Power ServicesOpelika Rotary ClubOpelika SportsPlexOpelika UtilitiesPharmavite LLCPrestige Properties - Ashley DurhamRealty South Regions BankRenasant BankRiver Bank & TrustSamford - DensonSaugahatchee Country ClubScott Bridge CompanyScott Land CompanySearsSensigreen, LLC

1981 Buster Milner1982 Raymond Pilgrim1983 T.K. Davis III1984 Larry Ray1985 Willie Moses1986 David Fox1987 J.S. (Jimmy) Collins IV1988 J.W. (Bill) Triplett1989 William C. (Bill) Kent1990 H.J. (Jim) Sadler1991 J. Dan Kuykendall1992 Gary Fuller1993 Lucinda S. Cannon1994 Walter Graben1995 Jerry Teel1996 O.D. Alsobrook1997 O.D. Alsobrook1998 H.Kenneth (Kenny) Wilkes1999 Terry Andrus2000 Tutt Barrett2001 Eddie Smith2002 Rainer Meadows2003 Marrell Hartley2004-2005 Eric Canada2005-2006 Bob Pettey2006-2007 Jeff Hilyer2007-2008 Lucinda Cannon2008-2009 Robert Williams2009-2010 Bob Meadows2010-2011 Janie Corlee2011-2012 Temple Anderson 2012-2013 Brian Henderson2013-2014 Jimmy Wright 2014-2015 Lynne Boucher 2015-2016 Bill Price2016-2017 Bill Trant2017-2018 Shey Knight

1941 Homer M. Carter1942 Homer M. Carter1943 Yetta G. Samford Sr.1944 R.W. Williams1945 Sam Morgan1946 George Ball1947 H.R. Brown1948 Thomas D. Samford1949 Forney Renfro1950 Holmes Floyd1951 Sam Morgan1952 Elmer Lazenby1953 Rivers Rush1954 Judson Salter Sr.1955 Hugh Whatley1956 Ira Weissinger1957 Billy Dickinson1958 Billy Dickinson1959 Jim Orr1960 Jack Tatum1961 Ebby Jones1962 Jacob Walker Jr.1963 Tom Botsford1964 Frank Morris1965 Wilbur Blackmon1966 D.B. Jones1967 Dr. William Lazenby1968 Thomas Samford III1969 G.J. Higginbotham1970 Judson Salter Jr.1971 John V. Denson1972 Walter Rice Jr.1973 B. Edgar Edwards1974 Harris Asbury1975 Frank Whatley1976 J.W. (Bill) Triplett1977 Charlie Harris1978 Warner Williams1979 Ira Silberman 1980 Lee Ward 1981 Buster Milner1982 Raymond Pilgrim

PAST CHAIRMEN 2017-2018 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

Many thanks to our ambassadors for all their hard work and to the businesses that allow them to be a part of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce.

Tim Aja 20/20 Wealth Management Group Gina Allen Haddie’s Andy Alsobrook Opelika Utilities Katie Bass First Choice Personnel Jason Barker PRE Event Resources Donna Carter LaQuinta Inn & Suites Selena Daniel Associated Realty Bob Harris Three-Sixty Real Estate Kristine Hill East Alabama Medical Center Sarah Hunter Allstate - Prewett Insurance Group DeDe Jackson Four Seasons Federal Credit Union Israel Jane Comfort Keepers Cynithia Landry Opelika City Schools Clay Lane Southern States Bank Charles Livings Still Serving Veterans Dianne Lowe Home2 Suites Stacy Lucas Spectrum Reach Cydney Matthews Southern Union State Comm. College Jessi Minor Zaxby’s Jennifer Noble Machen McChesney Billy Plummer S & S Termite & Pest Control Dawn Radnitz Exit Realty Todd Rauch Individual Member Jess Stanfield AuburnBank Brooke Watson Brown Agency Tabatha White Alabama Power Company Chandler Williams United Way of Lee County Nakeda Woods MAX

601 Avenue A l Opelika, AL 36803P. 334.745.4861 l F. 334.745.5897

www.opelikachamber.com