Charter Member on the Board of Trustees

The Hoover Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in the past year established a new organization, the Board of Trustees. This newly established group is a highly recognized and prestigious group that carries several benefits. Charter Membership is open only during the next few months. Click "go" to view a list of ways to become a Charter Member of the Chamber Board of Trustees and how this will benefit you and your business.

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Three of Hoover's Finest were nominated for Police Officer of the Year and presented at the February Chamber Luncheon. Shown l-r are Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis, Officer Bart Zarzour, 2009 Officer of the Year Kenny Maddox, Officer Shannise Spruel, and Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos.
Three Hoover Firefighters were selected as finalists for the Firefighter of the Year Award and presented at the February Chamber Luncheon. Shown l-r are Hoover Fire Chief Chuck Wingate, Firefighter Mark Thornton of Fire Station 2 on Patton Chapel Road; Firefighter of the Year Curtis Jones of Fire Station 4 on Municipal Drive; Firefighter Brad Cox of Fire State 9 in Greystone; and Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos.
Bill Yoerg was recognized at the February Luncheon as the 911 Operator of the Year for 2009 for his outstanding work. Shown left to right are Hoover Fire Chief Chuck Wingate, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis, Bill Yoerg, and Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos.
Anthony Warren was recognized as the 2009 Detention Officer of the Year at the February 18 Chamber Luncheon for his outstanding work in dealing with difficult situations in the Hoover City Jail. Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis cited him for several situations in which he showed above-and-beyond maturity and dedication in the performance of his duties.

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AmSher's David Sher to Speak on Social Networking

Hoover's own Birmingham Barons Baseball Club is our sponsor for the March 18 Luncheon, and has David Sher as our speaker. David will speak about the impact that social media is having on today's business environment. He has been selected by the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce as Small Business Person of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year. He is also a past Chairman of the Birmingham Chamber. AmSher is an Inc 500 company and was selected by the Birmingham Business Journal as Best in Business for companies with 100 to 400 employees.

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$8,000.00 in 2010-2011 Lila Parks Scholarship Applications Available

Four students were awarded the 2009 Lila Parks Scholarships. From left, Matt Newton of Oak Mountain H.S., U. of Alabama; Christina Mareno of Spain Park H.S. - Auburn University; Lila Parks; Sarah LaMantia, Spain Park H.S. - Troy University; and Andrew Vines - UAB.
The Hoover Area Chamber's 2010-2011 Lila Parks Scholarships, started in 1997, will be awarded in May of this year. Applications are available in the Chamber office, or click here to print a copy.

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Alabama House of Representatives honors Liz Cochran

On Thursday, January 14, the Alabama House of Representatives honored Liz Cochran (Miss Alabama) as she prepares to depart for Las Vegas. This included the Speaker of the House issuing a resolution recognizing some accomplishments during her year. Liz was Miss Hoover 2009 before being named Miss Alabama. She leaves on Thursday, January 21, to compete with 52 other contestants for the title of Miss America. Shown here L-R is Executive Director of the Miss Hoover Pageant Tim Gann, Miss Alabama Liz Cochran and Representative Paul DeMarco outside the legislative chambers in Montgomery.

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14th Annual Golf Tournament Results

Dan Shirey won a Fleming’s Gift Box worth over $350.00, donated by Ameriprise Financial Center and Fleming’s for his Closest to the Pin shot on the Number 12 Green at the Chamber Golf Tournament! Presenting the award is Financial Advisor Larry Walck of Ameriprise Financial Center.

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Health Care Listings

Are you new to the area, and would like a list of Health Care professionals that belong to the Hoover Chamber?

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Realty Listings

Thinking of moving to the Hoover area? Click for a list of Real Estate Professionals recommended by the Hoover Chamber.

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Thinking of moving to Hoover, or visiting?

Thinking of moving to Hoover, or visiting? Click here for information on the dozens of churches that belong to the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce! Click here for a list of Churches that are members.

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Newsletter Back Issues

CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT CHAMBER NEWSLETTER, "Connection" in PDF format.

Back issues of our newsletter in PDF format have been moved to a separate page.

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