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Things to Do 8 Retail & Shopping

On the Rise The county is boosting

residents quality of life, itsbudget with smart growth

12 Fishing

Somethin Fishy Championship-caliber

fishing makes for fun times

16 Local Flavor

Heating Up18 Arts & Culture

Drawing Attention

21 Sports & Recreation

Take It Outside

Living28 Community Improvements

Strong Ties Leaders improve

quality of life throughinitiatives, programs

32 Education

Preparing forthe Future

35 Health

Get Better Soon

37 Community Profile

Business40 Business Overview

In Good Company

42 Working Here

Ready, Willing and Able

47 Chamber Report

Forward March

48Economic Profile

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2014 EDITION VOLUME 2

ALABAMA

Editor|Mitch KlineContributing Writers|Marc Acton, Grace Clausing,

John McBryde, Jessica Mozo, Chris Russell

Copy Editor|Jessica Walker BoehmStaff Writer|Kevin Litwin

Marketing Coordinator|Lauren ZimmermanLead Designer|Kacey Passmore

Senior Graphic Designers|Stacey Allis,Laura Gallagher, Kris Sexton,Jake Shores, Vikki Williams

Graphic Designers|Jackie Ciulla,Lindsey Higgins, Matt West

Creative Technology Analyst|Becca Ary

Lead Photographer|Wendy Jo OBarrSenior Photographers|Jeff Adkins, Brian McCord

Staff Photographers|Michael Conti,Frank Ordoez, Michael Tedesco

Color Imaging Technician| Alison Hunter

Integrated Media Manager|Kari QuillAdvertising Production/

Sales Manager|Katie MiddendorfSales Support Coordinator|Christina Morgan

Ad Traffic Assistants|Krystin Lemmon, Patricia Moisan

Web Project Manager|David Day

Digital Project Manager|Jill RidenourDigital Products Designer|Erica Lampley

Web DeveloperI|Nels NoseworthyWeb Designer II|Richard Stevens

Chairman|Greg ThurmanPresident/Publisher|Bob Schwartzman

Executive Vice President|Ray LangenSenior V.P./Sales|Todd Potter, Jarek SwekoskySenior V.P./Client Development|Jeff Heefner

Senior V.P./Operations|Casey HesterSenior V.P./Digital|Michael Barber

V.P./Content Operations|Natasha LorensCreative Services Director|Christina Carden

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Controller|Chris DudleySenior Accountant| Lisa Owens

Accounts Payable Coordinator|Maria McFarlandAccounts Receivable Coordinators|Diana Iafrate,

Becca Sweitzer

IT Director|Daniel CantrellDatabase Director|Debbie Woksa

Executive Secretary|Kristy GilesHuman Resources Manager|Peggy Blake

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Walker Countys friendly people,passionate community leaders,

natural attractions, great schoolsand growing economy create anideal setting for those looking tolive and do business in NorthernAlabama. The county offers smalltowns, Southern values, dining andshopping options, recreationalamenities, safe neighborhoods,festivals and historic sites.

ALLURING LAKES

Among the things that draw

both residents and visitors toWalker County are lakes andwaterways for fishing, boating andswimming. Lewis Smith Lake, oneof 11 waterways on the AlabamaBass Trail, hosts national fishingtournaments and lures thousandsof visitors to the area. WalkerCounty Lake, Sipsey River andBlack Warrior River are also hotspots for anglers and nature lovers.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

County and city officials joinwith civic and business leaders todevelop initiatives that improvequality of life. The local chamberpartners with educationalinstitutions and businesses todevelop a well-trained workforce,increase retail opportunities andmake the community a better place.The state of Alabama recentlyannounced more than $12 millionin transportation improvements

for Walker County, including thewidening and resurfacing of roadsand bridge restoration.

The local school systemsprovide opportunities toexperience careers outside theclassroom, while Walker BaptistMedical Center recruits top doctorsand adds the latest tools in scienceand technology. Residents supportan arts scene with museums,galleries and events.

Read on to learn more aboutwhat makes Walker County a greatplace to live, work and play.

AT A GLANCE

Walker County, AlabamaA QUICK, COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF WHATS GREAT ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

FOR MORE INFORMATION

The Chamber ofCommerce ofWalker County204 19th St. E., Ste. 101Jasper, Al 35501

Phone:(205) 384-4571

Fax: (205) 384-4901

www.walkerchamber.us

LOCATION

Walker County was formed in 1824 from portions of Marion

and Tuscaloosa counties and was named after John W. Walker,one of Alabamas first U.S. Senators. The city of Jasper, home to

approximately 14,000 residents, is the county seat.

POPULATION

67,023

ANNUAL RAINFALL

60

DISTANCES TO THREEMAJOR CITIES NEARBY

Birmingham, 40 miles

Montgomery, 130 milesAtlanta, 185 miles

TIMEZONE

Central

National Average: 30

Lewis Smith Lake

is on the

Alabama Bass Trail.

FAST FACT

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Historic Downtown JasperJasper, the county seat of Walker County, has

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Festivals

ENJOY THEFESTIVITIES

Celebrate at the Frog

Festivalin Sumitonand Foothills Festivalin

Jasper. The Frog Festivalfeatures activities like arts

and crafts and a car show,while the Foothills Festival

is a music extravaganza

that draws thousandsof fans.

Shopping

SHOP AROUND

Browse downtownJasper, where specialty

shops offer a uniqueexperience. These

retailers include BareBones Cargo LLC,

Bernardsand LavishBoutique, to name a few.

Many of these merchants

offer items that cannot befound elsewhere.

Swimming

GO FOR A SWIM

Splash and play inJasper's Natatorium

at Memorial Park, anindoor aquatic park and

recreation center builtin 2002. It features an

indoor six-lane pool, anoutdoor pool and several

meeting rooms, which

are available for rental.

Hiking and Biking

TRAVERSE A TRAIL

Take the Horse CreekTrailin Dora. The trail

encompasses a 2.2mile-long asphalt trail,

a 1-mile-long unpavednatural trail and f ive

covered rest areas. Thetrails serene environment

makes it a popular place

for exercise or relaxation.

THINGS TO DOWalker Countys must-do attractions,activities and dining

Cast a Line at Lewis Smith LakeLewis Smith Lakehosts several professional fishing events each year, but Walker County residents also cast forbass, bream and crappie, to name a few. The massive lake encompasses 21,200 acres and reaches 200-foot

depths. Boat rentals and campgrounds are available.

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Golf

HIT THE LINKS

Tee it up at Horse CreekMunicipal Golf Course,

Musgrove Country Cluband Riverbend Golf

Course. Horse Creekand Riverbend are public

18-hole courses, whileMusgrove is a private

18-hole course covering

6,605 yards.

Special Event

CATCH THE PARADE

Get into the spirit with theannual Walker County

Christmas Parade. Theparade is Walker Countys

largest. It features severalbrilliantly lit floats that

cruise through thedowntown business

district. Santa is always on

hand, and merchants stayopen late.

Splash Pad

PLAY IN THE WATER

Soak up the fun at the

Municipal Park Splash

Padin Parrish. The splashpad is an outdoor water

park that provides anescape from summer

heat. Designed forchildren, the pad features

an array of fountains,

water cannons and evena train-styled slide.

Learn About a Local InfluencerVisit the Carl Elliott House Museumto learnmore about the life of Carl A. Elliott Sr. Elliott

was a Congressman who rose from povertyto help guide Alabama and America through

tumultuous times in the 20th century.

THINGS TO DO

Camping

SET UP A TENT

Camp out at ClearCreek Campground

in Bankhead NationalForest. The campground

is the largest recreationarea on Lewis Smith Lake

and is perfect for severalactivities, including

camping, p icnicking,

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THINGS TO DOTHINGS TO DO

Staff Photo byWENDY JO OBARR

Shop Local in Downtown JasperCrystal and Rhonda Williams recently opened a boutique,

Bare Bones Cargo, in downtown Jasper. The shopfeatures clothing, accessories, home decor and more.


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BIRMINGHAMS INFLUENCE

While the countys proximity toBirmingham is key to the areas ability toattract residents, it also makes it easy for thoseresidents to take their important shoppingdollars outside county lines.

Jasper is dependent on retail sales tax dollarsfor city operations, but theyre losing significantrevenue to Birmingham that needs to stay local,says Robert Jolly, president of Retail SpecialistsInc., a group helping Walker County with retailmanagement, research and strategic retailrecruitment planning services.

Walker Countys budget relies on keepingtax revenues high, which means continuing thetrend of new business establishments buildinga presence in the county. Community leadersare focused on making Walker County ashopping destination for those living withina 60-mile radius.

A RISING RETAIL TIDE

Jolly says that the synergy between newdevelopments is huge. His current project is anew Walker County retail development, which hesays will not just bring new revenue, but will also

Walker County is currently in the business of buildingbusiness. From restaurants to retail, from shoe shoppingto book browsing, Walker County locals have never had so

many shopping and entertainment options. Jasper and Walker Countyleaders are spending time and dollars to introduce some big-city retailto the county with one of Alabamas best small-town vibes, and theyreseeing success. But it hasnt been simple.

WALKER COUNTY IS BOOSTING RESIDENTS QUALITYOF LIFE AND ITS BUDGET WITH SMART GROWTHRISE

On thebyMARC ACTON



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help attract even more businesses.A high tide raises all boats,

Jolly says. This development willbring shoppers from outside themarket to Jasper to shop. Whenthey are there, they will eat at localrestaurants and fill their cars up

at local convenience stores.Additionally, we will be able toleverage the fact that these retailers

Bare Bones Cargo, located in a former pawn shop, offers unique items designed for women and children.

StopbyJimNNicksBar-B-Qfor

classicpulledporkorbeefbrisket,

anddontmissthehomemadepies.

are locating in the market to attractnew retailers that target the samedemographics.

Some of the areas newesttenants are already finding successattracting local dollars. Restaurantslike Jim N Nicks (voted the statesbest barbecue restaurant by theAlabama Department of Tourismin 2013) and Ezells Fish Camp arefilling local bellies, and new gift

and clothing shops like Bare BonesCargo and Lavish Boutique arefinding an audience thats buyingwhat theyre selling. These newdevelopments arent just creatinga better quality of life for residentsdirectly; theyre also providing taxdollars that are being used to buildthe area into one of Alabamasmost exciting places to live.

INTENTIONAL GROWTH

The growth in retail andrestaurant revenues isnt accidental.Jolly says the state has been

intentional about developingpartnerships between public andprivate entities.

This is demonstrated throughthe adoption of Amendment 772,which allows municipalities toshare sales tax revenue withretailers and/or developers to makenew developments viable, Jollysays. Public/private partnershipsare the new normal in Alabama

and in all other states where themunicipalities are dependent onretail sales taxes.

Thanks to statewide initiativeslike Amendment 772, WalkerCounty is poised for tremendousgrowth. And with a governmentthat has eyes on the future, it willcontinue to boom.

Continue learning aboutWalker Countys latest

developments atlivability.com/jasper.

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THINGS TO DO

Staff Photo byBRIAN MCCORD


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CHAMPIONSHIPCALIBER FISHINGMAKES FOR FUN TIMES

FISHYSomethinbyCHRIS RUSSELL

Find the Catch of the DayLewis Smith Lakeremains the biggest draw when it comesto luring pro anglers such as David Kilgore (pictured), who

finished 8th in the 2014 BassMasters Classic, to WalkerCounty, but the areas smaller lakes, rivers and streams

provide plenty of places to reel in a big one.



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Walker Countys lakes, rivers and

streams give anglers and those who lovethe outdoors a serene environment inwhich to relax and pass the time. Majorbass tournaments held in the area put aspotlight on local lakes and give residentseven more to cheer for.

FISHING FIX

With a surface area of 21,200 acres thatincludes 500 miles of scenic and accessibleshoreline, there is no bigger fishing spot inWalking County than Lewis Smith Lake.Flanked on its west side by the 180,000-acre Bankhead National Forest, LewisSmith Lake spans three counties.

This massive lake continues to host

some of the biggest fishing tournaments inthe nation, such as the Bassmaster OpenSeries and FLW Tour events. State, regionaland national tournaments draw anywherefrom 175 to 200 boats, bringing in morethan 350 anglers. The economic impact of asingle tournament can reach upwards of $2million. Recreational use of the lake overthe last 10 years has had a $270 to $400million impact on the three-county area.

Its a great lake and, for the people andfacilities involved in the high school

tournament, there are none better, saysNorman Brown, president and chairman ofthe board for the Alabama Student Angler

Anglers are notoriously secretive about their favoritefishing spots, always fearful that someone else willdrop anchor where they want to cast. But residents in

Walker County are more open than most about where theyfish. Thats because Walker County is full of options, frombass-filled lakes to trout-filled streams.

Prepare to Lure One InRandy Jackson (pictured), Brandons father, helps

customize merchandise at Riverside Fly Shop. In additionto fishing supplies and guided trips, the store offers

classes focused on casting, fly tying and rod building.

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Bass Fishing Association andoverseer of the areas high schoolfishing tournaments. Our wholegoal is to get kids out on the waterfor their school and to furthertheir education.

Lewis Smith Lake was recentlyfeatured on the popular OutdoorChannel network show FishingUniversity. According to DebraTalley, vice president of programdevelopment for the show, the lake

was selected in part because ofits outstanding fall and winterbass fishing.

Walker County Lake, spanning163 acres, gives those who lovethe outdoors year-round fishingfor largemouth bass andchannel catfish.

ALABAMA BASSTRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP

Big news came for WalkerCounty recently when it wasselected to host the first everAlabama Bass Trail Championship.

Coming to Lewis Smith Lake inOctober 2014, the championshipwill feature 250 competitors, saysKay Donaldson, Alabama BassTrail spokeswoman.

Lewis Smith Lake performsexceptionally well at that time ofthe year and really sets up as aneven playing field for both Northand South division competitors.Also, Walker County Chamber ofCommerce President Linda Lewis

and her volunteers run a first-classevent, Donaldson says.

SIPSEY FORK

The Sipsey Fork area of theBlack Warrior River is renownedfor being a popular fishing spotfor rainbow trout, with water thatremains below 70 degreesyear round.

Every month, approximately3,500 rainbow trout are placed intothe water near the Smith Damfishing platform. The fork alsooffers more than 8,000 acres of

surface water for boating and otherrecreational activities.

RIVERSIDE FLY SHOP

Riverside Fly Shop offers itscustomers everything they needfor an enjoyable fly-fishing trip,from tackle and gear to guidedtours for a half or full day lookingfor specific fish. Owners Brandonand Mary Carole Jackson are bothavid anglers and apply their own

experience and joy to the trade.

Located below the Lewis Smith Dam, the Sipsey Forkis known for its large quantities of rainbow trout.

THINGSTODO

StaffPhotosbyWENDYJ OOBARR

CHAMPIONSHIPCALIBERFISHINGMAKESFORFUNTIMES

FISHY

SomethinbyCHRISRUSSELL

Find theCatchoftheDayLewis Smith Lakeremains thebiggestdrawwhen itcomes toluring anglers such as David Kilgore(pictured)

toWalkerCounty,buttheareas smallerlakes, rivers and

streams provideplentyofplaces toreel in a big one.

Residents herecan choosebetween flyfishing fortrout

on theSipseyForkorgoing afterpan fish in still water.

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Alabama Mining Museum

DISCOVER LOCAL HISTORY

The states vast coal mining past is showcased at Doras AlabamaMining Museum, housed in a gymnasium built in 1935 by the federal WorkProjects Administration. The museum portrays the stories of people and

communities involved in the mining industry from 1890-1940, withhundreds of artifacts such as a 1900s-era train and mining cars.

Carl Elliott House Museum

EXPLORE A HISTORIC HOME

The Carl Elliott House Museumchronicles the life of Carl A. Elliott Sr.,

a U.S. congressman who fought for racial equality, better education andquality of life for Alabama residents. View personal photos, handwritten

notes and campaign brochures all at Carl Elliotts personal residence.

Bankhead House

SEE THE EXHIBITS

The restored 1920s home

of Congressman William B.

Bankhead (father to Tallulah

Bankhead) in Jasper now hosts

art-based exhibits that change

each quarter. Recent successfulexhibits at Bankhead House

& Heritage Centerfocused on

quilting, timeless toys, black-

and-white photography,

agriculture and mining.

Admission is free, and the

center is open Tuesday-Friday.

Drawing AttentionTHE EYES HAVE IT FOR LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE

The arts and culture scene is alive and well worth seeing in Walker County, with museums,festivals, an arts alliance and even historic stores in downtown Jasper that attract visitors.

THINGS TO DO:ARTS & CULTURE

Attend Walker Countys Fun FestivalsIn September, a Foothills Festival(pictured) descends upon the historic square inJasper to provide a free day of live music and activities, and an annual HeritageFestivalis held every October to pay tribute to the towns past with live musicperformances, arts and crafts exhibits, and kids activities. Also in October, takea short ride to Sumiton and enjoy an entire day at their Frog Festival, with greatfood, arts and crafts, and an antique car show.


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STORE HOURS:Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Walker County Arts Alliance

ENJOY COMMUNITY ARTSEVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Walker County Arts Alliancein downtown Jasper schedules

community events, cultural programsand school projects. One of its

most successful community artsendeavors is an annual 50-MuleTeam Public Art Project, a tributeto the countys rich mining history.

The Alliance also sponsors Art

in the Park, a one-day event in

Jaspers Gamble Park each springthat celebrates arts and crafts, live

music and theatrical productions.Additional events include DinnerTheatreand A Tasting of the Arts,which pairs local art with food and

drinks from area restaurants.

Stroll Through Historic Downtown JasperJaspers charming downtown district is overseen by the Greater

Downtown Jasper Business Association, which emphasizes thedevelopment of downtown while preserving the culture and historicpoints of the area. Historic stores include Bernards Store for MenandAndrew Posey & Son Hardware(pictured), and the district alsohosts parades on Veterans Day, Christmas and the Walker High

Vikings football homecoming.

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Natural Areas

SPEND TIME OUTDOORSClear Creek Recreation Area

covers 425 acres next to Smith

Lake, with highlights such aswaterfalls, high bluffs and white

sandy beaches. Clear Creekslakefront location is great for

boating, fishing and camping.

Sipsey Wilderness, with dozens

of waterfalls and numerous trails,sits within the Bankhead National

Forestand is a perfect place forhiking and camping.

George Lindsey Dream Field

EVERYONE GETS TO PLAY BALL

George Lindsey Dream Fieldis

a baseball diamond with rubbersurface and inlaid bases that

opened in Jasper in 2013 toaccommodate special needs

ballplayers of all ages. The facilityis named for Jasper native George

Lindsey, best known for his TVrole as Goober Pyle on The AndyGriffith Show, and who raised morethan $1 million during his life for

Alabama Special Olympics.

Take It OutsideOUTDOOR RECREATION CHOICES ARE BOUNTIFUL

Walker County is beautiful on the outside, especially for fresh-air enthusiasts looking to enjoy the

many recreation opportunities available here.

THINGS TO DO:SPORTS & RECREATION

Tee It Up and Take a SwingMusgrove Country Clubin Jasper features a challenging 18-holecourse with bentgrass greens, Bermuda fairways and two woodenswinging bridges across Blackwater Creek. Horse Creek GolfCoursein Dora is a public course that offers a scenic par-72,18-hole layout covering 6,883 yards.

Parks

GET SOME EXERCISE

Memorial Parkis Jaspers oldest

and largest outdoor venue. It hasa playground, playing fields, a

walking track, swimming pools anda gym. At Gamble Park, amenities

include a walking track, playgroundand a creek. The city of Jasper

recently purchased over 25 acresoff Walston Bridge Road North to

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State Champions

JASPER TEAM ISNO. 1 IN ALABAMA

The 2013 Jasper Dizzy DeanAll-Stars captured the Alabamabaseball 12-and-under state

championship and then finishedrunner-up to Tallahassee in the

2013 Dizzy Dean World Series inMississippi. The Jasper squad of adozen 12-year-old boys became

the first baseball team from Jasperto make it to a World Series final.

Adding together our area,district, state and World Series

competitions, the Jasper All-Starscompiled an overall 15-1 record

and outscored our opponents144-35, says Dell Green, head

coach. Jasper pitchers struckout 137 batters in 89 innings.

12U Jasper Dizzy DeanAll-Stars

Bring the Kids

and Have FunA.P.E.X. (AccessiblePlayground ExtremeExperience) offers modernplayground equipment, awooded walking trail, and

a splash pad with more than25 water sprayers and sun

shades. Located next to theJasper Natatorium, A.P.E.X.

is situated in Memorial Parkand open to kids of all ages

and their parents.


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See more photos ofWalker Countysunique attractions and destinations atlivability.com/jasper/al/photos-video.

Admire Walker Countys Public ArtThe 50-Mule Team Public Art Project, sponsored bythe Walker County Arts Alliance, honors the mule for

its hard work and contributions to the countys topindustries. There are now about 50 painted and

decorated mule statues throughout the area, withnew ones being added to the collection regularly.

Staff Photo by WENDY JO OBAR R

THINGS TO DO:SEE THE COUNTY

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LIVINGSchools, health care and

neighborhoods in Walker County

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Check out more photos that showcaseWalker Countys homes and neighborhoodsat livability.com/jasper/al/photos-video.

Put Down Roots Near the WaterThe Lewis Smith Lake area is one of the most popularplaces to live in Walker County. The waterfront homesrange from $150,000 to $2.4 million, according to

local real estate agents, and the properties between$250,000 and $450,000 are the biggest sellers.

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LIVING

Come One, Come AllJennifer Smith, pictured, has beeninstrumental in bringing accessible

recreation to the area. Serving onthe city council, Smith has helped

fundraise for the George Lindsey

Play Fieldand the A.P.E.X.playground, both of which enabledisabled children to play safely.

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gets involved with the playground.The chance to see children withand without disabilities playing

side-by-side has been eye-opening for the entire townand has formed a sense ofcommunity pride.

CORDOVA ANDBO BIKES BAMA

In April 2011, two tornados hitCordova, Ala. Four people died,homes were destroyed and theCentral Business District waswiped out. Two years later, the

town is working to rebuilditself and turn its decliningeconomy around.

It awakened a city that hadbeen in economic decline forsix decades and provided us a

vision to improve upon whatwe had, says Cordova MayorDrew Gilbert.

By redesigning the city layoutand taking advantage of nearbyrailways and an interstate, Gilbertwants to transform Cordovasdowntown into a safe, walkableenvironment and form a sense ofcommunity for the town.

In an effort to raise money forthe governors emergency relief

fund, Alabama native Bo Jacksoncreated Bo Bikes Bama. Theannual event started in 2012 and

Sports Star Helps His Home StateBo Bikes Bama, started by Bo Jackson, is an event thatraises money for the governors emergency relief fund.Cyclists pay a fee, which is donated to the state, and ridethrough the communities that were damaged by tornados.

It awakened a city that

had been in economicdecline for six decades

and provided us a

vision to improve upon

what we had.DREW GILBERT,

CORDOVA MAYOR

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Public Schools

WALKER COUNTYPUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

The Walker County Public

School System serves all of WalkerCounty outside of the city of

Jasper and includes six highschools, six combined elementary-

junior high schools, two middleschools, four elementary schools,

one alternative school andthe Walker County Center

of Technology.The WCCT is a free career

and technical school for highschool students in grades 10-12

throughout the county. The centeroffers 16 programs in carpentry,

collision repair, health science,welding and more. Courses give

students hands-on experience andthe opportunity to earn college

credits while still in high school.

Private Schools

TRINITY CHRISTIAN ANDSUMITON CHRISTIAN

Walker County has two private

Christian schools that serve thecommunity. Jasper'sTrinity

Christian Academyis affiliated

with the Church of God and hasabout 50 students in kindergartenthrough 12th grade.

Sumiton Christian Schoolserves students in K-12th grade.

The school offers an extensive listof boys' and girls' athletic options

including football, basketball, golf,cheerleading and softball, to name

a few. Sumiton is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges

and Schools and is an Alabama

Independent School AssociationBlue Ribbon school.

Preparing for the FutureAREA SCHOOLS WORK TO READY STUDENTS FOR 21STCENTURY WORKFORCE

Jasper and Walker County students benefit from having one of the best education systems in

Alabama. With a focus on 21st-century education and technology, its no surprise that students in

Walker County consistently score above state and national averages on ACT, SAT and AP tests.

LIVING:EDUCATION

Students Receive Well-Rounded EducationSumiton Christian School, A God-Focused School, offers a finearts curriculum, as well as science and math courses.

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JASPER CITY SCHOOLS

Jasper City Schoolshas an enrollment of about 2,700 students.The districts smaller schools, such as Memorial Park Elementary,T.R.Simmons Elementary,West Jasper Elementary and North Highlands

School, offer a more personal approach. The larger schools, including

Maddox Middle Schooland Walker High School, have extensive coursetopics and many athletic and service club opportunities.

The district prides itself in its dedicated administrators and teachers,

great parental support and commitment to providing cutting-edge toolsto its students, such as iPod Touch devices used in classrooms at Walker

High School and Memorial Park Elementary. High school students use

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using iPods to flip through digital math flash cards and practice theirvocabulary words. The iPods were provided with a $13,000 grant given

to the districts Excellence in Education Fund.

Higher Education

BEVILL STATECOMMUNITY COLLEGE

Jasper and Walker Countystudents don't have to leave the

area to further their education afterhigh school. Bevill State Community

Collegeis a public, two-yearinstitution with an enrollment of

approximately 4,660 students.BSCC has locations in five

communities: Jasper, Fayette,Sumiton, Hamilton and Carrollton.

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Hospital

WALKER BAPTISTMEDICAL CENTER

Walker Baptistwas the first

hospital built in Alabama with allprivate rooms and joined the

health ministry of Baptist Health

System in 1995. Walker BMC inJasper has 267 beds and morethan 600 employees, making the

medical center one of the county'slargest employers. It serves an area

covering Walker, Fayette, Marionand Winston counties.

The range of services atWalker Baptist includes obstetrics/

gynecology, emergency services,adult and geriatric psychiatric

units, and specialized medical

and surgical units. Walker Baptistoffers several programs aimed atimproving the overall well being of

the community. The hospital hasgarnered several accolades in

recent years, including beingranked among the top hospitals in

the Birmingham metro area by U.S.

News & World Report.

Patient Protection

SAFE GUARDS

The staff at Walker Baptist takes extra steps to ensure the safety of

all patients. Some of the safeguards nurses and doctors take include:taking time outs before surgery begins to guarantee that the right

procedure is being performed on the right patient, bar coding systemsmake sure that patients are being given the correct medicines, special

bands to alert staff of patients that may be at a higher risk for falling,specially trained nurses available 24/7 to provide additional support.

Specialty Clinic

SOUTHERN ORTHOPEDICSouthern Orthopedic and

Sports Medicine Associates inJasper was formed in 1984 and has

grown to a four-physician specialtyclinic that cares for patients who

need services such as orthopedicsurgery, sports medicine, spine

surgery and on-site diagnosticimaging. The four doctors bring

more than 60 years of combinedexperience to the community, and

Southern Orthopedic recentlyadded therapeutic massage to its

medical services lineup.

Get Better SoonTOP MEDICAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO AREA RESIDENTS

Medical professionals in Walker County offer many healthy returns, with Walker Baptist Medical

Center and a number of specialty clinics leading the care-giving way.

LIVING:HEALTH

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BUSINESSInfo on Walker Countys top

employers, jobs and success stories

Check out more photos ofWalker Countyssuccessful businesses and top industries at

livability.com/jasper/al/photos-video.

Retail Remains a Strong IndustryBernards Store for Men, located on the square indowntown Jasper, is one of the countys top retailers.

The store carries brands like Alex Cannon and Enro.

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Industrial Development

WALKER COUNTYECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Walker County Development Authorityprovides informationand assistance to the companies looking to expand or locate a new

facility anywhere in Walker County. The Development Authoritycan provide information on available sites and buildings as well as

coordinate with state and regional development allies to help movea project forward.

Industrial Park

HOTSPOT FOR BUSINESS

The Tom Bevill Industrial

Park, located between 1-22 and

U.S. Hwy 78 has seen recentexpansions from HTNA, Fontaine

Engineered Products, NittoDenko, Central States, Mfg. andDAPA Products. The new 405-

acre Jasper Industrial Park witha pad-ready 50-acre site is

recognized as one of AlabamasAdvantage Sites.

Top Industries

WALKER COUNTYSMAJOR INDUSTRY/MANUFACTURINGEMPLOYERS

Major industrial andmanufacturing employers

include: Mar-Jac, Alabama Power,Drummond Company, North

American Coal, Jasper Lumber,BAESystems, Fontaine Trailer, Marigold

Works, HTNA, Alabama Moulding,Nitto Denko and Wilson Machine.

Downtown Jasper

RETAIL DESTINATION

Visit historic downtown Jasper,and youll find an array of shopsand restaurants, many of whichare members of the DowntownMerchants Association. Browsequality mens clothing at BernardsStore for Men, one of Jaspers oldestdowntown businesses (established

in 1949), or shop for fun andunusual gifts at The Very Idea orGirlie Things Boutique.

Andrew Posey & Sonis anotherhistoric landmark downtown.Established in 1924, Andrew Posey& Son started as a grocery and feedstore but today carries a variety ofproducts, from hardware and kitchensupplies to home wine-making andbrewing kits. Downtown Jasper alsofeatures a jewelry store, flower shop,

furniture store, antique shops, abeauty salon, fitness studio, banksand the Black Rock Bistro.

In Good CompanyBUSINESS SECTOR REMAINS ROBUST

Walker Countys prominent location on the Interstate 22 corridor northwest of Birmingham

makes it attractive to businesses looking to start up, expand or relocate. Executives andentrepreneurs are drawn to Walker Countys Southern hospitality and relaxed lifestyle.

BUSINESS:OVERVIEW

HTNA OpensNew FacilityAlabama Governor Robert

Bentley joined HayashiTelempu North Americas

Hiroyuki Hayashi, executive

vice president and COO, localofficials and representativesfrom Honda and Toyota

to celebrate the 2013grand opening of the new

145,000-square-foot facility.HTNA began manufacturing

in Jasper in 2011, and theopening of this second building

brought another 110 jobs toWalker County.

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Alabama coal provides jobs

and affordable electricity. Alabama coal mines employed 4,484 workers in 2012.

Alabama coal mines produced 19,060,594 tons of coal in 2012.

Over half of Alabamas electricity is generated from coal.

Alabama ranks among the nations lowest in energy costsdue in large part to coal.

#2 Office Park Cir., Ste. 200 Birmingham, AL 35223(205) 871-3734 www.alcoal.com

COALAlabamas Greatest Natural Resource

Living green is making sure the air in your home is healthy for your family to breathe. Test

your home for radon and build radon-resistant. It's easy. That's living healthy and green.

Just call 866-730-greenor visitwww.epa.gov/radon

LIVING GREENSTARTS FROM THE GROUND UP.

FONTAINE TRAILER CO.

Jasper is becoming Fontaine

Trailer Co.s main hub as the cityhosts five of Fontaines business

units: Fontaine Renew, FontainePartSource, Fontaine Military

Products, Fontaine Technologyand Fontaine Intermodal.

www.fontainetrailer.com

BARE BONES CARGO LLC

Bare Bones Cargo LLC offerscustomers a wide variety of

exclusive items that promise

to suit customers' needs andpersonalities more than mundaneitems found at typical retail outlets.

www.downtownjasperalabama.

com/BareBones.htm

THE VERY IDEA

The Very Idea combines decades

of experience with an extensiveinventory of unique gift items tohelp customers solve the problem

of finding a gift for the person who

has everything.www.downtownjasperalabama.com/VeryIdea.html

PERC ENGINEERING CO. INC.

PERC Engineering Co. Inc. gives

companies in Jasper and CentralAlabama a competitive edge by

using its 415 years of combinedexperience to provide superior

engineering and environmentaltesting services.

www.percengineering.com

SOUTHERN ORTHOPEDICS

Southern Orthopedics draws onmore than 60 years of combined

experience and uses state-of-the-art equipment to provide several

advanced medical procedures thatkeep Jasper residents mobile.

www.southernortho.org

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