Chamber News

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon – cutting to celebrate the recent opening of Petal Pushers Flowers and Gifts. Owner, Andy Roberson opened the flower and gift shop in late fall 2011 at 1351 South McKenzie Street, Suite 3, next door to Big 10 Tires in Foley. Mrs. Roberson is proud to announce Petal Pusher’s professional floral designer, Dana Michael, who brings over 20 plus years experience in the flower business. Petal Pushers can make your wedding a dream come true from the flowers to decorating for the wedding, no matter how big or small. Dana can make that special bouquet for the bride or make that special someone a bouquet of fresh flowers for Valentines, Births, Anniversaries, Just because, To Say I’m Sorry, Get Well, Mothers Day, Birthdays, I Love you, Funerals, Proms, Home Coming and all other occasions you may have. They specialize in Christmas wreaths, centerpieces or decorate your tree for future holidays. Petal Pushers carries Fresh Flowers, Silk Arrangements, Live Plants, Balloons and many more gifts for every occasion. P

etal Pushers is a proud member of The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and a member of Bloom Net, which is a nationwide wire service for sending flowers anywhere. We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, and Debit Cards by phone. Shop hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 12:00. Call (251) 955-2325 to order your flowers today and deliveries are available. Petal Pushers is not just a flower shop, it is much more.Those present for the photo include Andy Roberson, Dana Michael, Shirley Beuk, and the entire family of Petal Pushers along with friends and representatives of South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce.

Homecare Companions is South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for February 2012. In October 2009, owner, Sue Alford opened the in-home care giving service with their offices located at 1313 Commercial Drive, Suite 101A in Foley. Homecare Companions provides warm, genuine, compassionate care for people who need non-medical assistance in their homes. Each and every day, one or more of our staff of professional caregivers pays a visit to our clients, or as we like to think of them, our friends. Visits consist of assisting with medication reminders, personal hygiene, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, shopping, transportation for personal and medical appointments and companionship. If someone wants to talk about their life experiences, their families or their plans for the future, we are there to lend a receptive ear. Our mission is to provide RESPECT, DIGNITY and KINDNESS to our clients and everyone associated with our organization. We offer as-needed, temporary, part-time or 24-hour care, seven days a week.

Our caregivers are employees, not contract labor. We pay all of their taxes; they are covered by our professional liability insurance, workers compensation and bonding. They range from individuals with extensive in-home care, companionship experience to Certified Nursing Assistants to LPNs and RNs. Our goal is to provide the best in-home care by helping seniors and disabled adults regain their health and happiness. And because they are all so good at what they do, we have a lot of friends. Homecare Companions can be reached by calling (251) 943-6555 or 1-866-245-3070, also visit them on the web at www.homecarecompanions.net. Homecare Companions staff pictured are: Sue Alford (Owner), Sam Taylor, Emily Amrick, Traci Walter.

January 23 - Big Dreams Start Small

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting to mark the Grand Opening Celebration of SHMILY Tree Bakery Cafe. Owners and life-long friends, Carly Crim and Diane Kennedy, had always dreamed of starting a business together. After several exploratory trips to the Gulf Coast, they left their careers in education and administration and moved from Nebraska to Foley in April of 2011. Also part of the recipe for the bakery cafe is Chef Cheryl Kirby, who is Diane’s daughter and who also moved from Nebraska with her family to pursue her dream of opening a bakery to honor her grandparents and their love of baking and each other (and, thus, the SHMILY story – “see how much I love you”). They opened their bakery doors on November 8, 2011 in Foley at 2147 S. McKenzie Street, across from Wal-Mart on Highway 59. Putting forth her formal culinary training, Chef Cheryl bakes eve

rything from scratch. The bakery offers fresh breads by order, as well as bagels, muffins, cookies, cakes, and pastries baked daily for their continental breakfast.Their popular sandwiches are made on the bakery’s fresh breads with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. Homemade soups and side items are featured for lunch along with a kids menu. The same breads and pastries can be purchased separately, along with many desserts, and a dark roast and house blend coffee as a perfect accompaniment. Chef Cheryl specializes in cakes for all occasions, including wedding cakes. Call (251) 943-5450 for daily specials and take-out orders or visit www.shmilytreebakery.com. SHMILY Tree Bakery Cafe is open Monday from 11:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m., Tues – Friday 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m., and on Saturdays for catering and private parties.

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon – cutting to mark the grand opening of Brightway Insurance/Brazzell Assurance Group located in the Magnolia Plaza at 3947 Gulf Shores Parkway, Ste. 130. Owner, James Brazzell, opened the new agency in December 2011 as one of the first Brightway Agencies to be established in Alabama. Brightway Insurance spe

cializes in auto, home, commercial and life insurance with the ability to compare many insurance company’s rates and policies at once. For more information on policy coverage or to receive a quote on your insurance needs, call James Brazzell at (251)967- 4968.

Those present for the ribbon cutting photo are front row from left to right: Dale Sommerfeld, James Brazzell (with scissors) Abe Feingold, Janelle Feingold, Dottie Brown (agent), Betty Wingo (agent), Sheila Burkhardt, Mary Kelley, Veronica Petkov.

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for the open house celebration of Cut-N-Up Aveda Salon. The hair salon and spa opened in fall of 2011 in the Magnolia Plaza located at 3947 Gulf Shores Parkway, Ste. 140. Salon services include women’s and men’s cuts, color specialists, airbrush make-up, waxing, facials, and massages. Refresh your Style, Relax your Body, and Renew your Spirit at Cut-N-Up Aveda Salon by appointment on Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Late Tuesday evenings are also available by appointment and wedding packages are available, please call (251) 981-5255.

Those present for the ribbon cutting photo are front row from left to right:Sarah Green, Renea Broussard, Devin Thames, Linda Abston (owner), Pat Collins, Ashley Dunn, Andy Roberson, Sheila Burkhardt Back Row: Dale Sommerfeld, Travis Valentine, Cynthia Tunnell, Jerry Miller, Ryan Bell, Ray Belew, Carol McCracken.

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for January 2012 is Align Chiropractic, the office of Dr. Samantha Graber. Serving the Foley community for over four years, Dr. Sam Graber has helped hundreds in our local community who have suffered from health conditions that can be treated naturally, without drugs or invasive procedures.

Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between your spine and nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and nerves exiting the spine) and how that relationship affects the restoration and preservation of health and well-being. Dr. Sam practices a gentle approach to chiropractic utilizing an advanced instrument to measure spinal joint movement and deliver a specific adjustment, all with the client in a comfortable seated position. Dr. Sam can be reached by calling (251) 952-5555 or visit www.align-chiro.com.Those present in photo left to right are:Tanya McKee, Dr. Samantha Graber, Charlene Rester.

December 21 - Sew Sweet Opens New Location
The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon – cutting to mark the opening of Sew Sweet’s new location at 3817 Gulf Shores Parkway, Ste. 9 in Gulf Shores. Owner, Yvonne Shults of Sew Sweet, specializes in embroidery, monogramming, alterations and screen printing

for individuals as well as custom orders for any company or organization’s logo apparel needs. Special attention to customer service and detailed, quality work is always emphasized with this South Baldwin family run business. Sew Sweet's hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and by appointment on Saturday by calling (251) 968-8969.

Those present for the ribbon cutting photo include owners, Brad & Yvonne Shults (behind middle of scissors), staff and family of Sew Sweet and South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce representatives.

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon – cutting to mark the Grand Opening of Uptown Beauty Supply and More. Owner, Sheila Fields attended Charles Academy of Beauty Culture in Mobile, AL where she gained a greater knowledge in the fundamentals of beauty and soon attained the goal of opening Uptown Beauty Supply & More which offers beauty supplies, wigs and hair extensions along with custom orders on specialty and hard to find beauty products. Beauty Supply & More also offers the barber services of Albert Steward, who earned a certificate of completion for barber stylist from Roffler's Technical Institution in Pensacola and is proud to offer "on call" services at your location. To schedule an appointment call (251) 210-TOWN or visit the shop at 1110 S. McKenzie Street

located in the Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center. To view hours of operation, beauty supplies, special offers and prices, visit uptownbeautysupply.com or like them on facebook.

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon – cutting for new businesses located in Hollis Orange Blossom Square Courtyard. These chamber of commerce business members include Latitudes, Tanner’s Pecans and Candies, Cahall’s Deli & More and The Silver Basket. The Uptown Foley Merchants Association held extended shopping hours on Fridays during the holiday season along with chances to win free shopping sprees and drawings. Carolyne and Wayne Hollis organized the holiday event for the downtown Foley area and encourage all residents to shop Foley first. For more information on Uptown Foley Merchants visit www.uptownfoley.com . Oneo f the Courtyard’s newest businesses, Latitudes Clothing Boutique, recently opened under the ownership of Brandy Tharp and features discounted brand name merchandise such as Hollister, Aeropostale, Monster & American Eagle.The shop is located in the front of the courtyard at 107A West Orange Ave.The Silver Basket, formerly located in Robertsdale, has recently relocated inside the Hollis Orange Crush Antique Gallery. Owner, Karen Bill, offers a wide variety of jewelry, gift ideas, monogramming, and clothing accessories. Cahall’s Deli and More recently relocated to the center of the courtyard, featuring their signature deli sandwiches, prepared entrees and homemade desserts. Dine inside or along the outside courtyard. Contact owner, Patty Adcock, for catering and take-out orders.

Tanner’s Pecans and Candies of Mobile recently opened their new location in the courtyard and serve coffee, cookies and pastries and stock their traditional pecan, chocolate and candy gift sets. They also offer many great gift ideas for any occasion.

Sheila Burkhardt, Jessica Kinsey & Amanda McFadden of Island Style Creations, Yuonna Beaman, Brandy Tharp, Carolyne Hollis, Karen Bill, Phyllis Musolf, Mary Kelley.

Back row: Vic Cirilli, Mayor John Koniar, Wayne Hollis, Mike Mehaffey of Good Morning Mattress Center, Richard Peterson, Dale Sommerfeld,

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce held a joint ribbon – cutting to mark the recent opening of Island Technologies, Inc. located at 1229 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Ste. 203 in Gulf Shores. Island Technologies is Baldwin County’s premier IT service provider. Whether you need high caliber business solutions or a flat-screen television installed in your home, a skilled and trained professional is available to assist you with the product or service that you need. Specializing in computer sales and services, IT consulting, diagnostics, hardware installation and cloud services, they also offer the ultimate in home theater electronics. Serving the computer and home audio/video technology needs for Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley and all of the Alabama Gulf Coast, please give Island Technologies a call at (251) 923-2480 or stop by and visit with their professional staff Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with 24/7 support service or visit their website at islandtechinc.com

Those present for the ribbon cutting photo are front row from left to right:The Island Technologies, Inc. family of Madison, Noah, Dakota, Jalyn and Savannah Childress, Tabitha Childress, Daniel Childress and Curtis Childress. Chamber representatives are Ed Rodriguez, Tammy Halco, Steve Jones, Blaine Elliott, Jim Griffins, Dale Sommerfeld.

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon – cutting to mark the grand opening of Magnolia Springs Pharmacy and Gift Shop’s new location. You will not have to go very far to visit the new store that now sits directly behind the old building location at 14975 Hwy 98 West and C.R. 49 in Magnolia Springs. This facility offers new construction with an increased space and drive through service. The Gift Shop has been expanded offering home décor, accessories, jewelry, apparel and books along with seasonal and specialty merchandise. Pharmacist Bryon Howell, with over 15 years experience in retail pharmacy still provides hometown service that you can’t find in the big chains. The pharmacy and gift shop are both open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. till 6 p

.m. and closed on weekends.

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon – cutting to mark the grand opening of Coin Castle & Antiques. Coin Castle was originally established in 1972 by Mitch Utz, past President of The Alabama Numismatic Association for many years. Following in his father’s footsteps with over 30 years experience in coins and precious metals, Bart Utz has opened the new Coin Castle & Antiques located at 3840 S. McKenzie Street in Foley. Owner, Bart Utz and his brother, Brad Utz, are committed to offering honesty, integrity and knowledge to coin enthusiasts when collecting or investing in coin, silver, gold and bouillon. Coin Castle & Antiques will serve as Foley’s premier coin shop by offering to buy or sell rare coins, gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, jewelry and selected antiques. Hours of Operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. and by appointment only on Sunday and Monday by calling (251) 269-3822.

Sheila Burkhardt, Chamber Diplomat; Jimmy Howard, Bart Utz, Loraine Utz, Brad Utz, Christy Utz, Phyllis Musolf, Chamber Diplomat; Dale Sommerfeld, Chamber Diplomat.

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for new member Consign & Design Furniture Gallery. Consign & Design opened in April 2011 and houses one of the largest selections of consigned furniture in the area. This 10,000 sq. ft. facility showcases individually decorated rooms featuring living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms with many unique home accessories.

The main showroom is located at 6848 Gulf Shores Parkway in Gulf Shores (east side of Hwy. 59 just south of CR 8). To contact owners Dianne Carney & Sandy Delcambre about consigning or purchasing selected furniture items, please call (251) 948-4944 or visit the showroom. Hours of operation are Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Those present for the ribbon cutting photo are front row from left to right: Andy Roberson, Blaine Elliott, Sandy Delcambre, Dianne Carney, Al Carney, Katherine Garner, Jessica Sturgis, Sheila Burkhardt, Amy Bullock, Jacob Bullock and Isla Sturgis.

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