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What does the Samford
Business Network offer to the business community?
The following are some highlights of past events offered
by, or sponsored by, the Samford Business Network. If
you are considering your involvement in the Network, this
will give you an idea of what the Samford Business Network
brings to your community.
Past speakers for Network events include:
- Clayton McWhorter, chairman of Clayton Associates
and former Chairman of HCA.
- Members of the Cecil Day family (founder of Days
Inns)
- Brad Coriell, world renowned artist, sculptor and
animator
- Dr. Andrew Westmoreland, President of Samford
University
- Curtis James, President and CEO of St. Vincent's
Hospital
- John Workman, EVP and CFO of HealthSouth Corporation
- Sandra Cochran, CEO of Books-a-Million
- Dr. Neal Wade, Director of the Alabama Development
Office
- Marty Dickens, President of AT&T Tennessee
- Steve Underwood, Executive Vice President and COO of
the Tennessee Titans (included a tour of the Titans'
practice facility, locker room and training facility)
- Mr. Peter Clemens, EVP and CFO of CVS Caremark
Every month in Birmingham, there is a meeting of the Samford
Business Source, our own smaller networking group built
exclusively to facilitate introductions and referrals
between network members. This meeting usually hosts
40-75 people every month and is a wonderful opportunity to
network with other members.
Other sponsored events include:
- CFO Roundtable in Birmingham, AL
- Dean's Leadership Series with special guests from
the business community
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