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