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15 Leadership Development

Also In This Issue 8 Coast And Cotton Featured In

HGTV Magazine

10 Ramsey Receives Advocacy Award

13 Taking A Look Back

15 Job Availability

December

Your cover photo features the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman Beau Benton, Larry Blumberg and Associates (LBA Hospitality) and Scott Applefield, Aero-One Aviation / Full Moon Bar-B-Que / Winco, LLC dba Bojangles’.

Ambassador and Diplomat Committee Meeting – 9 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Ribbon Cutting: Waxing the City – 10:30 a.m.Location: 100 Apple Ave., Suite 2Youth Leadership Dothan-Houston County EconomicDevelopment Day – 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)LEADS Group 2 Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 3124 W. Main St., Suite 3 (Studio Grace Training Center)Ribbon Cutting: Dothan Mattress Outlet – 10:30 a.m.Location: 1369 Headland Ave., Suite 6 Leadership Dothan Myers Briggs Workshop – 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location: 795 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 1 (Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.’s Sterling Event Services Rotary Hall)Ribbon Cutting: Beef, Pork & More – 10:30 a.m.Location: 2936 Ross Clark Circle Troy University Small Business Counseling – 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)*Reservations required: (334) 792-5138 Ribbon Cutting: Redmon Pest Solutions – 10:30 a.m.Location: 936 W. Carroll St., Suite 4 LEADS Group 1 Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 3124 W. Main St., Suite 3 (Studio Grace Training Center)Ribbon Cutting: Flowers Medical Group PrimeCare – 11:30 a.m.Location: 4126 W. Main St. Ribbon Cutting: AMP Realty – 10:30 a.m.Location: 2363 S. Brannon Stand Road Ribbon Cutting: TSC Associates – 10:30 a.m.Location: 407 Honeysuckle Road, Suite 206 LEADS Group 2 Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 3124 W. Main St., Suite 3 (Studio Grace Training Center)Ribbon Cutting: J&H Tire Service – 10:30 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Christmas – Chamber Closed

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2 CHAMBER CONNECTIONS DECEMBER 2017

Flowers Medical Group Family Medicine

Medical Drive108 Medical DriveDothan, AL 36303

Katrina Newman(334) 944-7041

www.flowersmedicalgroup.comHEALTH CARE

Taj Café & Bar-B-Que Restaurant

3102 Ross Clark CircleDothan, AL 36303

Dwayne Whittington(334) 699-3200

RESTAURANTS

ènergie102 Central Park Ave.,

Suite 1Dothan, AL 36303

Vini Kirpalani(334) 446-7777

RETAIL - CLOTHING

Murphy USA #68104454 Montgomery Highway

Dothan, AL 36303Austin Carr

(870) 814-6076www.murphyusa.com

GAS & CONVENIENCE STORES

Bird & BeanCoffee House144 N. Foster St.

Dothan, AL 36303Christy Keyton

(334) 340-3160www.birdandbeancoffee.com

COFFEE SHOP

Freedom 1st Financial2495 Montgomery Highway

Dothan, AL 36303Jennifer Worrell(334) 305-0181

FINANCIAL

Flowers Medical Group Dothan Surgical Service4300 West Main Street, Suite

21Dothan, AL 36305

Melissa Sloop(334) 673-0049

www.flowersmedicalgroup.comHEALTH CARE

Speech Solutions366 Westgate Parkway, Suite 1

Dothan, AL 36303Julianne Wright(334) 699-7200

www.speechsolutionsdothan.comTHERAPY – SPEECH

Craft Closet, LLC2497 Montgomery

HighwayDothan, AL 36303

Tom Cozart(334) 791-8850

www.vinylcraftcloset.comVINYL PRODUCTS

Holistic Equilibrium188 N. Foster St., Suite 105

Dothan, AL 36303Tracy Dixon

(334) 245-5195MASSAGE THERAPY;

WELLNESS & FITNESS

Momma Goldberg’s Deli1550 Westgate Parkway, Suite 1

Dothan, AL 36303Lee McCraney

(334) 803-0123www.mommagoldbergsdeli.com

RESTAURANTS

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Celebrating Inspired Teamwork

Benton Becomes Chamber Chairman

The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce held its 98th Annual Meeting at the Dothan Civic Center Oct. 31. Over 500 members attended the luncheon event which was filled with networking opportunities and a delicious meal catered by The Landing and Five Star Catering.

The celebration was all about “Inspired Teamwork.” Highlights included Scott Applefield, Aero-One Aviation / Full Moon Bar-B-Que / Winco, LLC dba Bojangles’, passing the gavel to Beau Benton, Larry Blumberg and Associates (LBA Hospitality). During his outgoing remarks Applefield stated, “It has been a pleasure to work with so many great individuals, not to mention the chamber staff. The accomplishments made over the past year from the recruitment of industry to bringing more jobs to the area have been exciting.”

When Applefield became chairman he pledged to uphold the lofty standards that had been set by those that had come before him. He reminded members that “One generation plants the trees for others to enjoy the shade.” And following in the footsteps of many great leaders in Dothan’s history, Applefield’s actions over the past year demonstrated that promise. He constantly demonstrated that it is each of our jobs to plant the trees of education, infrastructures and leadership so our forest will continue to develop and grow strong. So the generation that follows can continue to enjoy the beautiful shade.

The leadership of the chamber, along with the gavel, was then passed from Applefield to Benton, who thanked Applefield for all his commitment and hard work during his term. He also took a moment to thank Applefield’s wife, Laurie, for sharing her husband with the DACC during the past year. After taking the podium, Benton hit the ground running with one word to the membership “Opportunity.” He explained, “Everything we do has to be to give each person and business the opportunity for a better quality of life.”

Benton pledged to continue the regionalism efforts in Houston, Dale, Henry and Geneva counties and to also keep the ball rolling on all the workforce development taking place within our great city and county in order to continue the growth of the Wiregrass economy,

Another great highlight at this year’s meeting was the chance to hear inspirational speaker Inquoris “Inky” Johnson. Johnson’s dream had always been to play professional sports, but due to a serious injury in 2006 while playing college football changed his life. He found that everything he thought that was so important really wasn’t that important at all.

“We have a greater purpose,” exclaimed Johnson, “All of us, no matter how great or successful, we have a purpose. As long as you live and try to make someone’s life okay, your life will be okay. What’s your purpose?”

“I’ve had to learn that only my hand is paralyzed, my purpose isn’t! The only thing I ever wanted to do was to make my community better. My cause wasn’t paralyzed, only my arm,” said Johnson. “Our success isn’t predicted upon whether we felt like it, if it was, we would never accomplish anything. When we’re driven by impact, then we can make a change. We are all in the same business, the people business.”

In closing, Johnson asked one favor of the audience … not to burn out on life. “Never allow life to make you forget why you do or love what you do. Keep living strong and with compassion!”

Other luncheon activities included the recognition of the 2017 Ambassador and Diplomat Star of the Year – Joseph Brackins, Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union and Team of the Year – The Magnificent Seven. Congratulations to team members Lisa Baity, Alabama Kidney Foundation; Stacey Brackin, Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.; Sheila Cestaro, WDHN TV-18; Erika Francks Hardin, Sarrell Dental Center; and Brandon Ziegenfelder, Slingluff United Insurance. Special award recognitions were also given to the Chamber’s 2017 Lifetime Members – John Beasley, Leslie Blumberg, (Ret.) Col. Tom Boyle, Steve McCarroll, Linda McGhee and (Ret.) Gen. Roger Peterson.

A BIG shout out also goes to our annual meeting sponsors: Platinum – SunSouth Bank; Gold – Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, Michelin North America Inc. and Southeast Alabama Gas District; and Silver – Larry Blumberg and Associates (LBA Hospitality).

Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Beau Benton, Larry Blumberg and Associates (LBA Hospitality) thanks Immediate Past Chairman Scott Applefield, Areo-One Aviation / Full Moon Bar-B-Que / Winco, LLC dba Bojangles’, for his service and dedication over the past year.

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98th Annual MeetingInspired Teamwork

Congratulations to the Dothan Area Chamber’s 2017 Star of the Year – Joseph Brackins, Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union. Pictured with Brackins are Chairman Beau Benton, Larry Blumberg and Associates (LBA Hospitality) and Immediate Past Chairman Scott Applefield, Aero-One Aviation / Full Moon Bar-B-Que / Winco, LLC dba Bojangles’.

Congratulations to the Dothan Area Chamber’s 2017 Lifetime Members – (starting second from left) (Ret.) Gen. Roger Peterson, (Ret.) Col. Tom Boyle, Leslie Blumberg and John Beasley, Also pictured with the group are Chairman Beau Benton, Larry Blumberg and Associates (LBA Hospitality) and Immediate Past Chairman Scott Applefield, Aero-One Aviation / Full Moon Bar-B-Que / Winco, LLC dba Bojangles’. Not pictured are Lifetime Members Linda McGhee and Steve McCarroll.

Congratulations to the Dothan Area Chamber’s 2017 Team of the Year – Magnificent Seven. Pictured (l-r) are Chairman Beau Benton, Larry Blumberg and Associates (LBA Hospitality); Sheila Cestaro, WDHN TV-18; Brandon Ziegenfelder, Slingluff United Insurance; Stacey Brackin, Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc.; Erika Francks Hardin, Sarrell Dental Center; Lisa Baity, Alabama Kidney Foundation; and Immediate Past-Chairman Scott Applefield, Aero-One Aviation / Full Moon Bar-B-Que / Winco, LLC dba Bojangles’.

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Clip and add these to your Membership Directory.NewMembers

RenewingMembers

40 Or More YearsCare Animal CenterCenturyLinkGlobe Motor Division

30-39 YearsBB&TFirst United Methodist ChurchWiregrass Commons Mall

25-29 YearsAmerican Advertising Federation - DothanFlowers Medical Group PrimeCareHolloway Credit Solutions, LLCScenic Cable Network & ProductionTri-Rivers Waterway Development AssociationWDFX-TV Fox 34

20-24 YearsAlabama Peanut Producers

Courtyard by MarriottKelly Co., LLC

15-19 YearsEastern TechnologiesFirst Med of DothanFour Star FreightlinerHara Financial Services, LLCKiwanis Club of DothanLadies First Obstetrics and Gynecology of Dothan Inc.Wiregrass Area Food Bank

10-14 YearsEastern Sheet MetalWells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

5-9 YearsCamellia HospiceCoast To Coast Coatings Inc.Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority

Dothan Real Estate TeamLaurel Oaks Behavioral Health CenterPanera BreadPrime HVAC, LLCServisFirst BankState Bank & Trust Co. dba SB&T Bank in AlabamaThe Westgate CenterWiregrass 2-1-1ZiggyPie, LLC dba Southside Granite Showroom

1-4 YearsAll About Cleaning, LLCCenter for Vein RestorationChicken Salad ChickCogito Mental Health Services, LLCCredentialing Counts, LLCCrossfire Cheer AcademyDaySpring Hospice, LLCDermatology Center South, PCDowling Paper & Supply

Edward Jones - Greg Wakefield, Financial AdvisorFull Moon Bar-B-QueFULLEFUELED, LLCGreater Beulah Baptist ChurchHenry County Economic Development AuthorityHinson Communications Inc.Howell Hardwood FlooringMr. MattressRed Barn In Grimes, LLCSouthern Institute of DermatologySouthern Institute of Plastic SurgerySouthside Auto and Truck RepairSpa NovusWesco Gas & Welding Supply Inc.

Achieve Medical Weight LossJessica Robinson3201 Montgomery Highway, Suite 4 (Dothan)5956 Tommy Town RoadMount Olive, AL 35117PH: (334) 792-3292www.achievemedicalweightloss.com WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALISTS

Shiela Armstrong Alfa InsuranceShiela Armstrong2969 Ross Clark CircleDothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 793-2737FAX: (866) 283-4240www.alfainsurance.com/agents/shiela-armstrongINSURANCE

AMP Realty, LLCKaylie Pierce2363 S. Brannon Stand RoadDothan, AL 36305PH: (334) 370-0807FAX: (334) 460-6622www.alwaysmovingproperty.comREAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL AND/OR COMMERCIAL

Beef, Pork & More, LLCChris Register2936 Ross Clark Circle (Dothan)460 S. Park RoadSlocomb, AL 36375PH: (334) 790-0037www.facebook.com/beefporkandmoreBUTCHER SHOP

Bella’s Fine DiningRobin Thagard111 W. Troy St.Dothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 699-3448www.bellasfinedining.comRESTAURANTS

Bird & Bean Coffee HouseChristy Keyton144 N. Foster St.Dothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 340-3160www.birdandbeancoffee.comCOFFEE SHOP

Ceramic Pro of Dothan, LLCThomas Sanders1419 Montgomery Highway, Suite 2Dothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 796-0262www.ceramicprodothan.comAUTOMOBILE- COATING

Coastal Signs & GraphicsTodd Sallas180 Depot St.Slocomb, AL 36375PH: (334) 792-0754www.coastalsigngraphics.comSIGNS

Edward Jones- Brandon Apida, Financial AdvisorBrandon Apida2576 Montgomery Highway, Suite 7Dothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 794-2019FAX: 877-346-4240www.edwardjones.com/brandon-apidaFINANCIAL ADVISORS

Flowers Medical Group Dothan Surgical ServiceMelissa Sloop4300 W. Main St., Suite 21Dothan, AL 36305PH: (334) 673-0049FAX: (334) 699-7901www.flowersmedicalgroup.comHEALTH CARE

Flowers Medical Group Family Medicine Medical DriveKatrina Newman108 Medical DriveDothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 944-7041FAX: (334) 305-0108www.flowersmedicalgroup.comHEALTH CARE

Hewes ConstructionJoel Hewes2801 Mance Newton Road (Midland City)P.O. Box 1791Dothan, AL 36302PH: (334) 983-1385FAX: (334) 983-1386CONSTRUCTION - GENERAL

Holi Indian Cuisine, Inc.Harshil S. Patel2855 Ross Clark Circle (Physical)300 Kirkwood DriveDothan, AL 36303PH: 732-814-4720RESTAURANTS

Meridian Merchant ServicesRick Jenkins2932 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 113Dothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 422-9333www.meridianmerchant.comFINANCIAL

Momma Goldberg’s DeliLee McCraney1550 Westgate Parkway, Suite 1Dothan, AL 36303PH: (334) 803-0123www.mommagoldbergsdeli.comRESTAURANTS

Parkman White, LLPJohn Steensland, III661 W. Main St.Dothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 792-1900FAX: (334) 712-1352www.dothanlawfirm.comATTORNEYS

RCS Construction, LLCBob Smith108 E. Southport St.P.O. Box 6010Dothan, AL 36302PH: (334) 714-7640CONSTRUCTION - REMODELING & REPAIR

Redmon Pest SolutionsRyan Redmon936 W. Carroll St., Suite 4P.O. Box 5952Dothan, AL 36302PH: (334) 803-0276www.redmonpestsolutions.comPEST CONTROL

Seay, Seay & Litchfield Inc.Raleigh Price2431 W. Main St., Suite 101Dothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 791-5248FAX: (334) 263-5170www.sslarch.comARCHITECTS

Spiritual Enrichment CenterRev. Glenda Davis942 S. Oates St.Dothan, AL 36301PH: (334) 794-2840www.secdothan.orgRELIGIOUS GROUPS - CHURCHES - INTERDENOMINATIONAL

CHAMBERCORRECTION

Please note the following correction and we apologize for any inconveniences:

The incorrect phone number and Web address was listed in the November 2017 newsletter for our new member Family First Funeral Care. Their correct phone number and web address are (334) 446-1560 and www.familyfirstfuneral.com.

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Ambassadors&Diplomats

Congratulations to the Ambassador and Diplomat Team of the Month “The Super Six for claiming this month’s title. Team members are (seated) Betsey Marshall, TownPlace Suites; Lisa Baity, Alabama Kidney Foundation; (standing) Parrish Smith, Friend Bank; Eric Easley, FULLEFUELED; and Darryl Ellis, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation. Team member not pictured is Rona Miller, Holloway Credit Solutions, LLC

Thank you to all our Ambassadors and Diplomats who serve as the eyes and ears for the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. It is their dedication and support that assist your local Chamber in meeting its goals.

Be sure to check out next month’s Chamber Connections to see who will claim the title.

Team Of The Month

The Super Six

Star Of The Month

Lisa BaityAlabama Kidney Foundation

27th ANNUAL TRADE SHOWSpotlight on Business

Business

This year’s Spotlight on Business will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at the Dothan Civic Center from 3-7 p.m. This trade show allows members to showcase their products and services to fellow Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce members, as well as the general public.

This is your opportunity to reach over 1,500 potential customers.

A limited number of booths are still available for purchase. The cost for each booth is $350 (+$25 for electricity if desired). Exhibit spaces are available on a first-come basis and payment is required to reserve your space. You will be able to choose your booth location at the time of registration.

For more information, contact Hayden Camp at (334) 792-5138 or hcamp@dothan.com.

IT’S NOT TO LATE!BOOTHS ARE

STILL AVAILABLE

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BusinessBriefs

A national magazine recently recognized the innovative care found at Westside Terrace Healthcare. The facility received a Certificate of Merit from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News for its blend of resident-centric care and technology solutions. The honor is part of the publication’s Excellence in Technology Awards.

Westside was among the first long-term care facilities in Alabama to implement a newly approved management and dispensing system. In May, they started using ReadyMeds STATPack powered by Cubex, which is offered through Turenne PharMedCo Pharmacy Services. This has allowed Westside to improve access to medication and safety, while decreasing costs and saving valuable time.

“Better methods are just part of better caring. Traditional methods to fill and dispense prescriptions can take anywhere from 45 minutes to four hours, depending on the conditions,” said Kristie Hughes, Westside administrator. “Part of keeping our residents in their optimum health is making sure they have the medications they need when they need them.”

The five-star facility also looks to smarter solutions to help it keep up their government quality ratings and provide a safe environment for their residents. Seven years ago, they subscribed to The Compliance Store to help them manage regulatory compliance research and to stay on track with industry changes.

“This web-based service plays a pivotal role in helping us with risk management, staff education and training as well as making sure our environment is in compliance,” Hughes said. “We now have more time to invest in caring for our residents and making sure we are doing everything we can to make this a home for them.”

Westside Terrace Receives Excellence Honor

Flowers Medical Group Primary Care Locations500 Healthwest Dr. • Dothan, AL 36303 • 334-641-4073

4300 West Main St., Suite 16 • Dothan, AL 36305 • 334-697-80554300 West Main St., Suite 41 • Dothan, AL 36305 • 334-731-7102

210 Westside Drive • Dothan, AL 36303 • 334-759-3054108 Medical Drive • Dothan, AL 36303 • 334-309-82784126 West Main St. • Dothan, AL 36305 • 334-309-8598

144 Virginia Avenue • Daleville, AL 36322 • 334-731-7121

Whether it’s for a checkup or something more serious, you and your family want convenient, accessible healthcare. Fortunately, the providers at Flowers Medical Group are making it easier than ever to get primary care.

Online scheduling is available for select providers at FlowersMedicalGroup.com.

ASK ABOUT

SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS FOR PRIMARY CARE.

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Coast and Cotton, a Dothan, Alabama-based gift towel manufacturer and distributor was recently featured in HGTV Magazine’s November 2017 “Shop With The Stars” section. Jillian Harris, host of HGTV’s Love It Or List It, Too, chose Coast and Cotton’s Farm & Table Teacups design as one of her favorite kitchen towels. The magazine is currently the 6th best-selling monthly magazine on newsstands with a 1.3 million circulation.

National attention is not new for the company, having been selected as one of Cooking Light Magazine’s 35 “Hottest Gifts of 2015” in their Christmas issue and featured on NBC’s The Today Show in their “Stuff We Love” Mothers Day 2016 gift segment.

Dothan, Alabama natives Sydney and Will Hewitt founded Coast and Cotton in 2014 and launched their first gift towel collection in 2015. After years of moving and traveling with the military, they saw a need for thoughtfully designed, functional products that reminded them of home. What started with a few locally-inspired gift towel designs has quickly grown to several thousand, hand-

designed and drawn by Sydney, that represent places and pastimes from Maine to California and everywhere in between.

“Our designs represent the pride we have in the places that make us who we are, from where we were born and raised, to where we raise our kids, to where we escape from

it all. Each design is thoughtfully developed and is intended to become a part of the story it represents.”

The 100% cotton flour sack material is processed in the US and designed and printed in the company’s own facilities using eco-friendly, water-based dyes that are heat-cured to ensure colorfastness. Coast and Cotton currently sells its towels through over 500 retailers

throughout the United States including well-known retailers such as Nordstrom, L. L. Bean Home, and Ballard Designs. Locally, Coast and Cotton towels can be found at Naomi and Olive in Downtown Dothan.

For more information, contact Sydney Hewitt at sydney@coastandcotton.com or go to www.coastandcotton.com.

Coast And Cotton Towels Featured In HGTV Magazine

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BusinessBriefs

One Dothan-area mother, Jeanne Walding, is on a mission to appropriately honor her daughter, April, who passed away recently at age 31, from complications due to a rare genetic chromosome deficiency. April’s condition created severe limitations and disabilities for her over her lifespan. One limitation she didn’t have was her love of her local public library.

Although April was never able to acquire the skill of reading, she truly loved books and her visits to the Library. She frequently went home with more than 40 books after each Library visit. She enjoyed being read to and spent countless hours looking at picture books and making up her own stories. April also took great pleasure in attending Story and Craft Hour and Tail Waggin’ Tutors. Going to the library was April’s favorite outing.

The April Walding Memorial Fund has been set up as an effort to raise funds for the Dothan Houston County Main Library’s Toddler Room to be named after April, as well as create a lasting endowment that will augment library services to children on an annual basis for years to come.

“As well as memorializing April, our hope is that more children with disabilities will be encouraged to visit the library and take advantage of what the library provides. There would be no greater memorial to April than for other children to experience the same joy April found in the Library,” said Ms. Walding.

You may contribute to the April Walding Memorial Fund via the GoFundMe link www.gofundme.com/4fthrmg or directly to the library. Checks should be made payable to The Dothan Houston County Library System. In the FOR line on your check write, “April Walding Memorial” and then mail to DHCLS, 445 N. Oates St., Dothan, Alabama 36303.

Local Mother Launches Library Fundraising

CampaignFlowers hospital is pleased to welcome Victor S. Dreicer, MD, Emily C. Jones, MD. Mathew Krista, MD, Michael Williams, DO and Yusef Williams, MD to its medical staff.

Dr. Dreicer is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with nearly 30 years of experience in providing

complex as well as minimally invasive surgical procedures treating conditions of the heart, lungs, esophagus and other organs in the chest. Dr. Dreicer joined Flowers Medical Group Dothan

Surgical Services at 4300 W. Main St., Suite 21 in Dothan. His office can be reached at

(334) 699-7900.Dr. Jones is a

b o a r d - c e r t i f i e d family care physician treating patients ages two and older. She treats both common and complex conditions including

acute illnesses, h y p e r t e n s i o n , diabetes and more. Lindsay S. Fretts, PA-C joins her in her new office at Flowers Medical Group Family Medicine Medical Drive located at 108

Medical Drive in Dothan. Her office can be reached at (334) 944-7041.

Drs. Krista, M. Williams and Y. Williams of PrimeCare in Dothan and Daleville also joined Flowers Medical Group in October. Dr. Krista is board certified in emergency medicine,

and Drs. M. Williams and Y. Williams are board certified in family medicine. They provide urgent care, primary care and occupational medicine at Flowers Medical Group PrimeCare offices located at 4126 W. Main St. in Dothan and 144 Virginia Ave. in Daleville. They are joined by Kenneth Cox, PA-C, Ashley King, PA-C and Valerie Sloop, CRNP. Their offices can be reached at (334) 793-2120.

Flowers Hospital Welcomes New MedicalProviders To Staff

Emily C. Jones, MD

Victor S. Dreicer, MD

Mathew Krista, MD

Michael Williams, DO

Yusuf Williams, MD

The April Walding Memorial Fund

CapSouth Partners Inc. is pleased to announce the newest member to its team, Amy Kennedy, as marketing director of CapSouth Partners in Dothan, Alabama, McDonough and Atlanta, Georgia, and

Charlotte, North Carolina.Kennedy has been a part of the Dothan

professional community for over 10 years. Though new to the wealth management industry, she brings a depth of marketing experience in health care and retail in her previous roles as marketing director at Eye Center South and Eagle Eye Outfitters Inc.

“We are pleased to have Amy join CapSouth, and her wealth of marketing experience will make a great addition to our team of professionals,” said Donald Bolden, CapSouth Partners president and founder.

Kennedy graduated with honors from Troy University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and journalism. Alongside her marketing duties, she will play a vital role in the planning and execution of the annual PACE (Proclaiming America’s Call for Equality) event on Martin Luther King Day, Freedom Speaks and the Wiregrass Economic Forum that CapSouth Partners sponsors annually.

For more information, contact CapSouth Partners at (334) 673-8600 or visit www.capsouthpartners.com.

CapSouth Welcomes New Marketing Director

Amy Kennedy,Marketing Director

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Darty Real Estate Welcomes Wilkins To

TeamLan Darty

Real Estate and Development is pleased to announce the newest member to its team Adrienne Wilkins.

Wilkins is putting down roots in the Wiregrass with her husband, daughter

and bulldog. The Wilkins relocated to Dothan three years ago when Matt accepted a position with the National Wild Turkey Federation. Matt’s family is from the Wiregrass and they wanted to raise their family close to home.

Adrienne is a graduate from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and began her career in marketing, customer service and sales in the beverage industry. After 11 years in sales, she began her career in real estate last spring in the Eufaula market.

Wilkins joined the Lan Darty team as a residential agent in September. She is dedicated to serving the community by helping others find homes and land. When asked about why she chose a career in real estate, she stated “Nothing is more fulfilling than guiding someone through the process of a purchase and seeing the joy of what is to come. What I love about real estate is helping someone accomplish something they may have thought was impossible.”

For more information or to contact Wilkins, call (334) 699-2300 or visit www.landarty.com.

Adrienne Wilkins

Michael J. Ramsey, MD, FAAP, pediatrician and shareholder at Dothan Pediatric Healthcare Network was presented with the Marsha Raulerson Advocacy Award in September for his steadfast service to children beyond the usual scope of practice through strong and faithful dedication to better policies for improved child health at the local, state, and national levels.

Created in 2011, the award is named in honor of Marsha Raulerson, MD, FAAP, of Brewton, Alabama, who has worked tirelessly for children in Alabama during her more than 30 years of practicing community pediatrics through consistent and effective advocacy for children’s programs and policies at the local, state, and national levels.

Nominations are accepted for members in good standing with the American Academy of Pediatrics and its Alabama chapter. The recipient must also be involved in chapter activities for at least five years, demonstrate passion and efficacy for child advocacy issues, and encourage advocacy development within the AAP.

“I can think of no other chapter member who has, in recent years, demonstrated a spirit of advocacy for the children of Alabama,” stated outgoing president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Cathy Wood, MD, FAAP. “In addition to creating the Choose to Have a Healthy Family, Alabama! Campaign, which resulted in pediatricians across the state using social media to educate parents, Dr. Ramsey continues to use video

technology and social media even today in his own practice to educate parents about child health issues. Dr. Ramsey went above and beyond by staging a massive public relations and advocacy campaign in 2012, 2015 and 2016 to avert disaster in Alabama’s state funding for Medicaid. He was truly the leader in our state, writing letters to the editor, using social media to spread the word, conducting massive letter writing campaigns, hosting news conferences, and engaging in countless media interviews on the topic.”

Caring for the healthcare needs of children in the Wiregrass region has been the mission of Dothan Pediatric Clinic since being founded in 1953 by Dr. William Lies, III.

For more information, contact Debbie Yurevich, marketing director - staff physician recruiter, at (334) 793-1881, ext. 2272 or debbie.yurevich@dothanpediatricclinic.com.

Ramsey Receives Advocacy Award

1108 Ross Clark CircleDothan, Alabama 36301334-793-8111 samc.org

SAMC is the region’s first hospitalto earn the prestigious Gold PlusStroke Award from the AmericanHeart Association and AmericanStroke Association.

From the area’s first responders to SAMC’s highly trained stroketeam of physicians, nurses andclinical team members, patients receive the latest stroke care available.

This means a coordinated andquicker response time, which inturn means less damage caused by the stroke.

Top 10% in nation for patient safety

WITH STROKE,TIME LOST IS BRAIN LOST.

SAMC IS THE REGION’S GOLDSTANDARD FOR STROKE CARE.

PROVIDING PATIENTS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ADVANCED

STROKE CARE.

Dr. Michael J. Ramsey (right), is presented with the Marsha Raulerson Advocacy Award for his steadfast service to children beyond the usual scope of practice. Pictured with Dr. Ramsey is Dr. Marsha Raulerson.

Warm up to some holiday hospitality during Landmark Park’s annual Victorian Christmas Open House Sunday, Dec. 10, from 1-4 p.m. Visitors are invited to sample turn-of-the-century desserts, sip hot chocolate or mulled cider while children try their hand at making traditional Christmas decorations and enjoy a wagon ride around the property.

A circuit riding preacher will arrive to deliver a Christmas message in the historic Presbyterian Church and Santa will be available to visit with the kids.

Sponsored by The Joy FM 94.3, admission is free and donations of nonperishable food items will be accepted for the Wiregrass United Way Area Food Bank.

For more information, call the park at (334) 794-3452 or visit www.landmarkparkdothan.com.

You’re Invited To A Victorian Christmas

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BusinessBriefs

Telamon Corp. is pleased to announce it has added job placement, on-the-job training and career counseling to its already extensive list of services.

The National Farmworker Jobs Program provides eligible farmworkers and their dependents with the means to reach self-sufficiency through better employment. NFJP provides access to education services and job training, support and additional services suited to the customer’s career goals.

To be eligible to receive services, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States and be an eligible farmworker or a dependent of an eligible farmworker.

Telamon Corp. is a private, nonprofit organization which seeks to improve the lives of those in need. Its mission is to provide educational services that lead to better jobs, better lives and better communities.

To learn more about how you can get involved, or if you know of someone in need of services from Telamon, call Karen Bloodworth, workforce development specialist, at (334) 792-5230 or visit www.telamon.org.

Telamon AnnouncesNew Services

Celebrate RecoveryEvery Friday • 7 p.m.Harvest Church. This is a biblical 12-step program for anyone struggling with life’s hurts, hang-ups or habits. The program is free and all are welcome. For those with children, age specific children’s program is available. For more information, call Harvest at (334) 702-6555 or email celebraterecovery@harvestdothan.com. “You can’t heal a wound by saying it’s not there!”

1st Saturday Family DayNov. 5 • 10:30 a.m.Wiregrass Museum of Art & Conference Center. This is a program that provides entertainment for the whole family. Children and their families can enjoy a different fun-filled activity each month. The program is free and open to children of all ages who are accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the Museum at (334) 794-3871 or visit www.wiregrassmuseum.org.

“The Nutcracker”Dec. 1-3 • Times VaryDothan Civic Center. Presented by Southeast Alabama Dance Company, this full-length Tchaikovsky classic features a magical tradition where snowflakes dance, flowers waltz and dolls come to life. Become a part of Dothan’s greatest holiday tradition. For performance times and tickets, call the Dothan Civic Center at (334) 615-3175. For more information, call (334) 702-7139 or visit www.southeastaldanceco.com.

Upcoming Member EventsDowntown Dothan’s Christmas FestivalDec. 2 • 10 a.m. Downtown Dothan. Hosted by Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority, festivities include snow activities (bring mittens its cold!) and traditional Christmas elements such as caroling, visits with Santa Claus and cookie decorating. There is no cost to come out to the event and have fun. There will also be many vendors selling items and giving you ideas for Christmas shopping. For more information, call Jamie Bienvenu at (334) 793-3097.

Headland Christmas ParadeDec. 7 • 6 p.m.Downtown Headland. Join the Headland Area Chamber of Commerce for its annual Christmas Parade featuring good old St. Nick. Along with Santa, you will also see beautiful holiday displays and music to put you in the mood to admire the lighting of the town’s stunning Christmas tree. For more information, contact the Headland Area Chamber of Commerce at (334) 693-3303, email headlandchamber@centurytel.net or visit www.headlandal.com.

Have an upcoming event planned?

Send your event information to mmckean@dothan.com

Do you have no time to wrap those gifts this holiday season? Are you not good at wrapping gifts? Or maybe you would like to get the gift wrapping completed and support the House of Ruth all at the same time? No problem, because again this year the House of Ruth will be wrapping those gifts for you at the Wiregrass Commons Mall in exchange for a small fee.

The gift wrapping station will be located at the courtyard on your way to JC Penney and the dates for wrapping will be Dec. 1 through Dec. 24. Any donations above the fee for wrapping will be greatly appreciated. All proceeds will benefit The House of Ruth.

If you need more information or would like to volunteer your time to wrap, call the House of Ruth at (334) 793-5214.

Gift Wrapping To Benefit House of RuthThe Wiregrass Museum of Art and

Conference Center invites you to join them for the latest installment of the museum’s Visiting Artist Workshop Series - Paper and Cardboard Sculpture with Jacob Phillips – being held Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In this workshop, you will learn to use several sheets of paper and/or cardboard to sculpt a three-dimensional moment in nature, a habitat or an animal native to Alabama. You will explore ideas of the plane, using it to your advantage. You will also learn to fine tune and separate or manipulate both paper and cardboard to create a more natural form.

After the workshop be sure to visit Philips’ exhibition Gravitation on display in the Blumberg Gallery until Dec. 30. This exhibition has been made possible by The Daniel Foundation of Alabama and grants by the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The workshop is intended for ages 16 or over and the cost is $15 for members; $20 for not-yet members. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

To register or for more information, call WMA at (334) 794-3871 or visit www.wiregrassmuseum.org.

Jacob Phillips exhibition Gravitation is on display in the Wiregrass Museum of Art’s Blumberg Gallery until Dec. 30. Pictured is the artists “Energetic Emersion” 2016.

WMA To Host Next Visiting Artist Workshop SeriesPaper and Cardboard Sculpture

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Dear Dothan Chamber Member:

Do you have a problem finding or keeping employees with the essential skills necessary for success in the workplace? If so, there are several local programs that can help address this challenge for new and existing employees. Please find below a summary and contact information regarding these. We encourage you to contact any of these entities to find out how your company might benefit from partnering with these programs.

Camp HIRE - Alfred Saliba Family Services Center - This is a free four week job simulation program that offers a no-nonsense approach to helping those who are serious about finding and keeping a job. Class includes application and interviewing skills, resume and job search assistance, work ethics and etiquette, and conflict management. For more information, please contact Belinda Mitchell at the Alfred Saliba Family Services Center at (334) 712-0090 or bjmitchell@gmail.com. Graduates receive ongoing case management and job coaching to increase job retention success. She is looking for business and industry partners to participate in mock interviews and have the opportunity to directly hire graduates.

Ready to Work - Wallace Community College - Ready to Work consists of six training modules that reinforce the essential skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and arithmetic. Program is free to individuals and includes both on-line and classroom components. Participants that complete the program will receive the Alabama Certified Worker Certificate and the National Career Readiness Certificate. For

more information, please contact Joe Johnson at Wallace Community College at jjohnson@wallace.edu. Ready to Work is looking for business and industry partners and can tailor Ready to Work training to specific individual business needs. Visit www.alabamareadytowork.org.

Job Shops - Dothan Career Center - The Dothan Career Center offers a variety of classes for individuals who are seeking employment. These classes range from resume writing, interviewing skills, and securing and keeping a job. Career Center also has extensive database of potential employees and programs that can help businesses offset employee costs. For more information, please call Ann Marie Carr at (334) 792-2121 or ann.carr@alcc.alabama.gov. The Career Center is looking for business and industry partners.

If you have any questions or would like our workforce development team to visit with you or your business to learn more, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Mitchell at (334) 446-9111 or dmitchell@dothan.com or Ryan Richards at (334) 714-4250 or rrichards@southeastalabamaworks.com.

Matt Parker Dean Mitchell Ryan RichardsPresident Executive Director DirectorDothan Area Dothan Area SoutheastChamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce AlabamaWorks!

Attention DACC MembersAre You Having Problems Finding or Keeping Employees?

GrowDothan

Officials from the Dothan Career Center, Southeast AlabamaWorks! and Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce recently made a business and industry visit with leaders at Southeastern Performance Apparel.Founded by J. E. Saliba, Southeastern Performance Apparel is proud to be the largest supplier of performance garments for groups in the United States, with additional customers across Europe and Asia. The company began with dresses and now offers a full line of concert dresses, show choir dresses, menswear and accessories.

Over the past two decades, Southeastern Performance Apparel’s offerings have grown from humble beginnings to now include design, fabrication, manufacturing, fulfillment, customer support and more. For more information, contact Southeastern Performance Apparel at (334) 793-1576 or visit www.sepapparel.com.

A Visit With Southeastern Performance Apparel

The Dothan Career Center, Southeast AlabamaWorks! and Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce recently made a visit to Southeastern Performance Apparel. Pictured (l-r) are SPA General Manager Marshall Crim, DACC Executive Director Dean Mitchell, SPA Director of Business Development Allyson Johnson, DCC Business Services Representative Ann Marie Carr, Southeast AlabamaWorks! Workforce Development Project Manager Lindsey Fountain and SPA Plant Manager Ken Segler.

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• Chamber membership continues to grow, reaches 1,060+ members.

• Chamber receives Alabama Accredited Chamber of Commerce Award - one of only seven in state to be recognized and one of few in the nation to have both state and national accreditation.

• Grow Dothan, in partnership with the City of Dothan and Houston County, continues to pursue new business development and support existing business development in the region. This past year, brought new industries including: CAE Dothan Training Center, IBX-LAM USA, Gateway Tire, Next Level Apparel, Wayne Farms and McLane Distribution expansions, and additional infrastructure improvements at Dothan Regional Airport.

• After helping facilitate $500 million in private industrial development and helping create over 3,000 jobs in the last three years, Grow Dothan kicks-off 2018-2021 campaign fundraising.

• Chamber continues to advocate at federal, state and local level on key business issues. Hosts first Elected Officials Appreciation Lunch.

• Chamber welcomes Southeast AlabamaWorks!, the regional workforce council, to its office and continues to coordinate workforce development efforts between local businesses, Dothan Technology Center, Houston County Career Academy, Wallace Community College, Troy University, Alabama Industrial Development Training, Alabama Technology Network and Dothan Career Center.

• Chamber continues to work in regional capacity assisting with Golden Peanut expansion in Henry County, and establishment of Geneva Regional Career Tech Center in Geneva County.

• Chamber participates in the area’s second annual Wiregrass WORKS Career Experience giving over 8,000 eighth-graders the opportunity to learn about the exciting career options available in the region.

• Chamber hosts three General Membership Luncheons, three Business Connections events and presents monthly small business seminars for its members.

• Chamber and Dothan Area Young Professionals induct four outstanding business leaders at the seventh annual Dothan Business Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony.

• Dothan Area Chamber Foundation graduates Youth Leadership Dothan-Houston County Class 25 and Leadership Dothan Class 35.

• Chamber hosts 28th Annual Small Business Week highlighting the critical role small businesses play in our economy.

• Chamber hosts 28th annual Houston County Spirit of Service Day.

• Chamber hosts 26th Annual Spotlight on Business Trade Show with over 90 chamber members participating.

• Chamber staff responds to over 7,000 phone calls, 1,300 emails, 5,215 visitors, 511 inquiries focused on marketing, services and information inquires; distributes over 500 relocation packets; and, with the help of an outstanding group of Chamber Ambassadors and Diplomats, conducts over 110 ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings celebrating new and expanding businesses.

• Dothan Area Chamber Foundation continues to award annual Sony Electronics Inc.’s scholarships to one Dothan High School and one Northview High School senior.

• Chamber honors six outstanding individuals with Lifetime Memberships to Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce.

• Chamber starts two member led Leads Groups to create member-to-member business opportunities.

GrowDothan

Taking A Look BackYear in Review 2017

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WorkforceDevelopment

This month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics presented their occupational projections for the period of 2016-2026. During this period they expect that national employment will increase by 11.5 million, to 167.6 million, while the labor force is expected to grow to 169.7 million. During this period, the labor force participation rate is expected to continue the 20-year trend of decline to 61 percent in 2026 based on Census Bureau

estimates of 281.0 persons being 16 years or older in 2026.Series title: (Seas) Labor Force Participation Rate Labor force status: Civilian labor force participation rate Type of data: Percent or rate Age: 16 years and over

Bureau Of Labor Statistics Projections Thru 2026

Steve Turkoski, Project Manager

The labor force share of all age cohorts (16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54 and 55 and older) are estimated to increase only for the 35-44 and 55 and over age cohorts between 2016 and 2026, with the largest percentage increase being those 55 and older. The 55 and older cohort is expected to make up 24.8% of the workforce in 2026 (Source: www.bls.gov/emp).

Of the top 10 projected fastest growing occupations, five are health care related: home health aides, personal care aides, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapist assistants. The two projected fastest growing occupations, by a wide margin, are solar photovoltaic installers, and wind turbine service technicians. The Top 15 occupations projected for high growth sorted from highest to lowest number change from 2016 to 2026 are shown in the table below.

GroupParticipation Rate

2016 2026

Total, 16 years and older 62.8 61.0

16 to 24 55.2 52.5

16 to 19 35.2 31.7

20 to 24 70.5 68.8

25 to 54 81.3 81.6

25 to 34 81.6 81.8

35 to 44 82.4 82.3

45 to 54 80.0 80.7

55 and older 40.0 38.9

55 to 64 64.1 66.6

55 to 59 71.5 73.9

60 to 64 55.8 59.6

60 to 61 63.2 66.6

62 to 64 50.4 55.0

65 and older 19.3 21.8

65 to 74 26.8

65 to 69 32.2

70 to 74 19.2

75 and older 8.4

75 to 79 12.1

Table 1.4 Occupations With The Most Job Growth2016 and Projected 2026 (Numbers in thousands)

2016 National Employment Matrix Title and Code

Employment Change2016-26

Median Annual Wage

2016(1)2016 2026 Number Percent

Total, all occupations 00-0000 156,063.8 167,582.3 11,518.6 7.4 $37,040

1 Personal care aides 39-9021 2,016.1 2,770.1 754.0 37.4 $21,920

2Combined food preparation

and serving workers, including fast food

35-3021 3,452.2 4,032.1 579.9 16.8 $19,440

3 Registered nurses 29-1141 2,955.2 3,392.2 437.0 14.8 $68,450

4 Home health aides 31-1011 911.5 1,337.0 425.6 46.7 $22,600

5 Software developers, applications 15-1132 831.3 1,084.6 253.4 30.5 $100,080

6 Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners 37-2011 2,384.6 2,617.7 233.0 9.8 $24,190

7 General and operations managers 11-1021 2,263.1 2,469.0 205.9 9.1 $99,310

8 Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand 53-7062 2,628.4 2,829.2 200.8 7.6 $25,980

9 Medical assistants 31-9092 634.4 819.0 184.6 29.1 $31,540

10 Waiters and waitresses 35-3031 2,600.5 2,783.0 182.5 7.0 $19,990

11 Nursing assistants 31-1014 1,510.3 1,674.4 164.0 10.9 $26,590

12 Construction laborers 47-2061 1,216.7 1,370.0 153.3 12.6 $33,430

13 Cooks, restaurant 35-2014 1,231.9 1,377.2 145.3 11.8 $24,140

14 Accountants and auditors 13-2011 1,397.7 1,538.0 140.3 10.0 $68,150

15 Customer service representatives 43-4051 2,784.5 2,920.5 136.0 4.9 $32,300

It should be remembered that technology changes very quickly and projections have been shown to be difficult to make as occupations wax, wane and morph with those changes.

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YOURCHAMBER

LeadershipDevelopment

JOB AVAILABILITY 

3.4% # 1LOCAL

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

INDUSTRIES IN THE AREA ARE

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS.

(TRAINING BY WALLACE CC )

JOB OPENINGS WITHIN 25-MILE RADIUS

1,228

Did you know that there are many exc i t ing opportun i t ies for

your s tudents to grow into the Dothan-area workforce

dur ing h igh school and af te r g raduat ion? Desp i te low

unemployment rates , there are many indust r ies act ive ly

seek ing jo b app l icants , o f fe r ing on the job t ra in ing and new

par tnersh ips   between indust ry , career tech and communi ty

co l leges for your s tudents to d iscover new careers .  

Dothan, Alabama

POTENTIAL NEW OPPORTUNITIESCall Center: 100 Manufacturing: 140  Food Processing: 460 700Jobs

EXISTING LOCAL TRAININGCommercial Jet Academy- OPEN International Beam- OPEN Gateway Tire of Dothan- 2018

To f ind out more about these opportunit ies, v isit www.southeastalabamaworks.com

SOFT SKILLS

Most Important

Save The Date!Leadership Dothan Alumni Luncheon

The Leadership Dothan Alumni is invited to the Alumni Luncheon Thursday, March 1, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Windmill Station, 1369 Headland Ave.

There are also several sponsorship opportunities available for the event. The sponsorship levels and benefits are:

Platinum Sponsor (one available) - $1,000 Premier logo recognition in the event publication; logo recognition at the event; two reserved tables (seats 16).

Gold Sponsor (three available) - $750 Logo recognition (placed under the Platinum sponsor’s logo) in the event publication; one reserved table (seats eight).

Silver Sponsor (five available) - $500 Logo recognition (placed under the Gold sponsor’s logo) in the event publication; four tickets at a reserved table.

For more sponsorship information or luncheon details, contact Linda Kelley, program coordinator, at (334) 792-5138 or email lkelley@dothan.com.

Don’t Forget To VoteGeneral Election

Dec. 12

Your vote counts!

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Commercial & Residential

1967 2017

334.340.1111Air Care Systems, Inc.

Editor's Note: Sources for this information vary; call the Chamber for details. Data as of 10/11/17. Visit www.dothan.com for the most current information.

EconomicIndicatorsLabor Force for the Dothan MSA for September:

63,012 in 2016; 62,746 in 201759,184 in 2016; 60,627 in 2017 Employed

Unemployment for the Dothan MSA for September:6.1% in 2016; 3.4% in 2017

Residential Building Permits for the City of Dothan for September:19 issued ($5.20 million) in 2016; 18 issued ($4.23 million) in 2017

Home Sales in Dothan for September:111 sold in 2016; 117 sold in 2017

Enplanements for Dothan Regional Airport for September:4,137 in 2016; 3,790 in 2017

Houston County & Dothan Sales and Use Tax Collections ($) for September:

$1,475,340 in 2016; $1,519,819 in 2017 (County)$5,113,709 in 2016; $5,341,494 in 2017 (City)

A Publication of theDothan Area Chamber of CommerceDecember 2017Vol. 45, No. 3 (USPS 700-660)© Copyright 2017

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