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to the new O’Fallon Chamber Business Connection. We’ve revamped and brought back this O’Fallon Chamber publication to keep our members informed on Chamber happenings and to highlight all of the great work that our members are doing! This is just one more way the O’Fallon Chamber continues to strengthen. Inside you’ll find information on the monthly membership meeting, upcoming events and committees, new and renewing members, as well as our Member Mention and Member Spotlights which you’ll see each month. I invite you to read this monthly publication from cover to cover, after all, this is your organization! Speaking of your organization, I am proud to announce the new Vision of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce. At last month’s Board of Directors retreat the Board not only had a lengthy
discussion on our Vision, ultimately approving the statement below, but spent the rest of the day scheduling out three years of action steps in order to make our vision a reality in 2015.
President/CEO
VISION The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce will be the catalyst for the prosperity of our community as a valued resource for businesses, organizations, and residents.
MARCH 2012
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Joint Chamber “Cardinals” Networking Event! April 4th, 2012 • Fort Grill at Woods Fort Country Club in Troy, MO Social Hour: 6:00 pm • Program: 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Wear your favorite World Champion St. Louis Cardinals gear, bring plenty of business cards as you network with other Chamber members and more! Catch the season opener as the Eleven Time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals take on the Florida Marlins! Call 636-462-8769 for tickets today! Tickets: $15.00 per person includes ballpark theme food, drink tickets,and the networking event! $20.00 per person after March 24. This event is proudly presented by the following Chambers of Commerce: Bowling Green, Foristell, Lake St. Louis/Dardenne Prairie, Moscow Mills, O’Fallon, Warrenton, Wentzville and Troy.
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Mission Statement: The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting economic vitality in O’Fallon and the St. Charles County Region while providing members with networking opportunities, education and advocacy in public policy decisions affecting business. Officers: Cindy Elking, Chairman of the Board Adam Hopper, 1st Vice Chairman Jeff Arneson , 2nd Vice Chairman Russ Craven, Treasurer Stacee Gilmore, Secretary Julie Feast, Past-Chairman Directors: Mark Crank, Director Nina DeAngelo, Director Heather Deatz, Director Tim DeGhelder, Director Ron Epps, Director Michael Favazza, Director Jonny Kruse, Gracie Barra Alissa Moore, Director Brian Richardson, Director David Schmidt, Director
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hank you to everyone who made the 16th Annual Art, Wine & Brew Gala such a smashing success! Over 300 people were able to sample cuisine from the best restaurants in O’Fallon, as well as sampling brews from Krey Distributing including their newest lines of Purus vodka and Taste of Florida mixers. Major Brands distributing brought in wines from four of Missouri’s hottest wineries and some of their top selling liquors. Cedar Lake Farms was also on hand to sample and sell their tasty wines. After our party-goers were filled to the brim with the delectable samples, My Friend Mike kept them on the dance floor upstairs for the remainder of the event. Not only were our attendees able to taste great food, sample from the best drinks available and dance the night away with a terrific band, they were also able to enjoy the artwork of some great local artists including a
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16TH ANNUAL ART, WINE & BREW GALA OVERVIEW caricature artist, who drew an estimated 100 caricature pictures of our guests. This spectacular event is held each year in order to promote our member restaurants as well as raise funds for the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce so that we can keep our membership dues at a level that is affordable to all of our businesses. Thank you to the committee whose hard work made both of those goals a reality. David Monahan, SealMaxx of Greater St. Louis Nina DeAngelo, Reliance Bank Lilly Hunter, First National Bank of St. Louis Robyn Niedringhaus, Socket Telecom Doni Quinn, First National Bank of St. Louis Barb Sitton, The Christy Banquet Center
Restuarants: Bristol Seafood Grill Kitaro Bistro of Japan LongHorn Madison’s Café Quintessential Catering River City Catering Stefanina’s Restaurant Super Smokers Susie G’s Specialty Cakes Wine, Brew & Spirits: Krey Distributing Cedar Lake Cellars Major Brands Augusta Winery Montelle Winery St. James Winery Artists: Absolute Abstracts Deignz by Wendy Hybrid Hollow Production Lesley Held Designs Susan Elson Music: My Friend Mike
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THERE IS STILL TIME TO BE A PART OF THE CHAIRMAN’S BOOK CLUB
his new program of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce hopes to expose our members to new thoughts and ideas from some of today’s top rated business and management books, while also fostering the open exchange of past experiences and opinions of our members so that we can learn from each other, and in turn, create a more successful business and workplace.
There used to be two teams in every workplace: management and labor. Now there’s a third team, the linchpins. These people invent, lead (regardless of title), connect others, make things happen, and create order out of chaos. They figure out what to do when there’s no rule book. They delight and challenge their customers and peers. They love their work, pour their best selves into it, and turn each day into a kind of art.
The first book on our list is Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? , written by Seth Godin. “The only way to get what you’re worth is to stand out, to exert emotional labor, to be seen as indispensable, and to produce interactions that organizations and people care deeply about.”
As Godin writes, “Every day I meet people who have so much to give but have been bullied enough or frightened enough to hold it back. It’s time to stop complying with the system and draw your own map. You have brilliance in you, your contribution is essential, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do it, and you must.”
In best sellers such as Purple Cow and Tribes, Seth Godin taught readers how to make remarkable products and spread powerful ideas. But this book is different. It’s about you - your choices, your future, and your potential to make a huge difference in whatever field you choose.
The Chairman’s Book Club will be hosting the discussion of this book on Monday, April 2nd at 9:00 a.m. at the Deer Run Library Branch, located on Main Street. To sign up for the group or to check out Linchpin contact Erin at the Chamber Office, (636) 240-1818 or
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Erin@OFallonChamber.org. Hard copies, e-reader copies and audio downloads are available. Thank you to the Friends of the St. Charles City-County Library District for partnering with us for this program.
APRIL 2ND DISCUSSION Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin JUNE 4TH DISCUSSION StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath AUGUST 6TH DISCUSSION Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman OCTOBER 1ST DISCUSSION Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek DECEMBER 3RD DISCUSSION Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality by Scott Belsky
BUILDING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH LEADS GROUPS
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e’ve heard it before. “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” It’s catchy, a bit cliché, but it’s true. So how do you get to know other people? How do you make acquaintances that develop into business relationships and may even result in friendships? The answer is networking! And partnering its members with networking opportunities is one of the goals of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce. In addition to the opportunities provided through our General Membership Luncheon (held monthly), our Business After Hours, and our Morning Schmooze events the Chamber also hosts two Leads Groups (with a third group in the works). The Chamber Leads Groups have been referred to (in house) as “beginners BNI” (Business Network International©). They are similar to other groups in that they are composed of individuals from various industries, with only one industry representative per group, who commit to do business with those individuals in the group, refer others to their businesses, and pass along
contact information for potential clients or customers to each other. Some of the differences between the Chamber groups and others are that they meet the second and fourth weeks of the month instead of meeting weekly; members are allowed to miss up to two meetings per quarter, and agree two pass along two leads per quarter instead of one each week. Probably the biggest and most appealing difference is that the Chamber’s groups are just one of the numerous benefits of membership in the Chamber and do not include any additional fees or registration costs. The O’Fallon Chamber prides itself on the number of quality services it’s able to provide to its members without “nickel and diming” them at every turn. If you’re not currently part of a networking group and would be interested in one of our three groups, we would love to talk with you more about the opportunities available and which group might be the best for you. Check out the information to the right about what industries are currently represented in which group.
Mondays at 12:00-1:00 pm Webster University in WingHaven Financial Advisor, Restaurant, Automotive, Telecommunications, Photographer, Eye care, Dental Health, Security, Web Site Design, Mortgage, Employment Agency, Entertainment, Chiropractic, Promotional Items, Radio, Accounting & Tax Prep, Home Improvement, Personal Insurance, Payroll Services, Legal Services, Real Estate, Bank, Commercial Insurance, Heating & Cooling, Fitness Thursdays at 8:00-9:00 am O’Fallon Chamber Office Banking –Personal, Auto Repair, Realtor, Attorney, Heating/Cooling, Home Inspection, Computer , Hardware, Financial Services, Dentist, Printer/Promo Items, Banking -Mortgage/Commercial lending, Retail, Chiropractor Wednesdays 12:00-1:00 pm Location TBD Insurance, Chiropractic, Fitness, Advertising, Financial Services, Payroll Services, Mortgage
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GEARING UP FOR THE 28TH ANNUAL FIRECRACKER RUN SET FOR JULY 4TH
July 4, 2012
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hat better way to start your Fourth of July than enjoying Chick-fil-a chicken sandwiches, ice cream, popsicles, doughnuts, cookies, chips and salsa along with drinking beer and Monster energy drink? Of course, you first had to wake up by 7am to run anywhere from one to six miles. But that’s exactly what eleven hundred people gathered at the T.R. Hughes Ball Park to do. And now that the sun’s rays have firmly implanted visions of summer in our heads, it’s time to start thinking about the 28th Annual Firecracker Run 5k/10k, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Our committee
has already started meeting to plan this year’s race and we are eagerly anticipating upwards of 1,300-1,500 participants. The Firecracker Run is the Chambers biggest event of the year and both participants and committee members have a lot of fun in the process. If you would like to help with the planning committee, it’s not too late to get involved! The committee’s next meeting will be Friday, March 23rd at 12 Noon at the Chamber offices at 1299 Bryan Road. In addition to the committee there are also numerous opportunities to publicize your
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ark your calendar now for the 20th Annual O’Fallon Chamber Golf Tournament set for August 23, 2012. Join the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce for a day of networking and golf at the beautiful Whitmoor Golf Course. All Chamber members, industry leaders and golfers are encouraged to attend. Interested in being a sponsor and promoting your business in this event? For more information on available sponsorships or golf reservations contact Erin at erin@ ofallonchamber.org or 636.240.1818.
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business through sponsorships which range in amount from $250 to $1,000. Sponsorship includes things like logos on race shirts, banners, logos on websites and promotional materials, and a booth at the event, as well as entries in the race itself. To find out more information about the race go to www.ofallonchamber. org/firecracker or call the Chamber office at (636) 240-1818. Also, be sure to like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/firecrackerrun.
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oin one of our Houses of Worship on Easter Sunday. Service times vary, contact details are below for more information. Apostles’ Lutheran Church 2600 Bates Rd. Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368 636-926-9841 Celebration Church 250 Birdie Hills Road Saint Peters, MO 63376 636-970-6646 ChristChurch Anglican 2112 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-328-5776 Cornerstone United Methodist Church 1151 Tom Ginnever O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-379-5334 Element Church 500 Mall Parkway Wentzville, MO 63385 636-332-9010
CELEBATE EASTER Faith Chape 967 Waterbury Falls Drive O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-0700
Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
First Baptist Church 8750 Veterans Memorial Parkway O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-272-4838 Morning Star Church 1600 Feise Road O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-5680 Peace Lutheran Church Winghaven 9320 Phoenix Village Pkwy O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-8282 Salvation Army 1 William Booth Drive O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-240-4969 SunRise United Methodist Church 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-978-2727 Tree of Life Community Church 1402 Tisbury Circle O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-525-1569
Friday, March 30, 2012 7:30 - 10 p.m. Civic Park Bandstand O’Fallon MO 63366 Register in advance only! Who says kids get to have all the fun! Here’s a Friday night Easter Egg Hunt for the 21-and-older set. Meet at the Bandstand and search the park for eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny. Bring your own flashlight and Easter basket.Prizes will be awarded after all the eggs have been accounted for. No admission at the gate. Tickets must be purchased in advance; the cost is $12 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Register by March 1 to be guaranteed a T-shirt in your preferred size. Call 636-379-5606 for more info.
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NEW MEMBERS
A VERY SPECIAL WELCOME BMG Fleet Installations & Signs Printers/Publishers Harold George 415 E. Wabash O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-294-5750 www.bmgfleet.com Brockman Consulting Inc. Insurance Services Jeremy Brockman 440 White Chapel Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63368 573-355-4451 Celebration Church Church Michael Lindner 250 Birdie Hills Road Saint Peters, MO 63376 636-970-6646 www.celebrationcares.org Classy Nails & Spa Nail Salon Kenny Vu 458 Highway P O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-281-0810 www.classynails.com Color Perfect “An Automotive Paint Hospital” Automotive Services, Body & Repair Jim Shepard 105 Elaine Drive O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-922-9060 Dos Primos Mexican Restaurant Restaurants Mario Almanza Parra 624 North Main Street O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-978-0130 Great Southern Bank and Travel Bank Regina Dowling 100 Christina Marie Dr
O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-281-0286 www.greatsouthernbank.com Invest Financial Corporation @ First State Bank Financial Services Brandon Byrd 300 Woodlawn Avenue O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-627-8971 www.fsbfinancial.com/investments JJ Twiggs Pizza & Pub Restaurants Teresa Gauvain 1090 Tom Ginnever O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-379-4446 www.jjtwigsstl.com K-9 Creations Pet Care Julie Thompson 617 N Main St O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-272-5545 www.k-9creationspetspa.com Lombardo Homes Construction, Repair & Home Improvement Melissa Cervin 2299 Technology Drive O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-265-2710 www.lombardohomesstlouis.com Manpower Emploment Agency Beth Simmons 8644 Mexico Road O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-272-5485 www.manpower.com Padgett Business Services Payroll Services Paul Brack 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. St. Peters, MO 63304
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314-795-4312 www.padgettbizcoach.com Paric Corporation Construction, Repair & Home Improvement Todd Sweeney 1001 Boardwalk Springs Pl. Ste. 220 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-9500 www.paric.com ReadyFUND$ Payroll Card Payroll Services Mike Dougan 1205 Pine Wood Pl Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63801 314-740-6453 www.readyfunds.net Staybridge Suites Hotels & Motels Tim Krueger 1155 Technology Drive O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-0999 staybridge.com/ofallonmo Sun Rental Party Rental/Inflatables Mark Evans 11710 St. Charles Rock Road Bridgeton, Mo 63044 314-291-7219 www.sunrentalinc.com WingHaven® Orthodontics Dental Health Cheryl Held 9979 WingHaven Blvd. Ste. 200 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-5550 www.winghavenortho.com The Painted Pot STL Art Studio Donna Schreiter 3766 Monticello Dr. St. Charles, MO 63304 636-300-4515 www.thepaintedpotstl.com
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CHAMBER CALENDAR MARCH 2012 Tuesday, March 20 Board of Directors Meeting O’Fallon Chamber Office 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Thursday, March 22 Morning Leads Group O’Fallon Chamber Office 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Friday, March 23 Firecracker Run Committee Meeting O’Fallon Chamber Office 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Monday, March 26 Afternoon Leads Group Webster University in Winghaven 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Tuesday, March 27 General Membership Luncheon VFW Post 5077 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM Generational Differences in the Workplace Friday, March 30 Ribbon Cutting O’Fallon Nutrition 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Giveaway! Now, there is an even better reason to attend O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce events! You’ve always had the opportunity for networking, building referrals and learning from your fellow members; now you could win the vacation of a lifetime! The more you attend, the better your chance are of winning! Throughout 2012 each time you attend a General Membership Meeting, Business After Hours or Morning Schmooze, your name will be entered into a drawing. The winning vacation recipient will be drawn at the Annual Awards luncheon held on December 18th, 2012.
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RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES WELCOME TO O’FALLON!
The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the City of O’Fallon celebrates news businesses with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Or, if you are an existing member and moved locations, changed ownership or remodeld let the business community know with a ribbon cutting. Contact Sara to learn more 636.240.1818.
Amighetti’s Bakery & Cafe 3002 Winghaven Blvd | O’Fallon, MO 63368
Training Effect 204 Sonderen | O’Fallon, MO 63366
K-9 Creations 617 N Main St | O’Fallon, MO 63366
Manpower 8644 Mexico Road | O’Fallon, MO 63366
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings: Friday, March 30 @ 11:30 am O’Fallon Nutrition Thursday, April 12th @ 11:00 am Tri County Fence & Deck Friday, April 13th @ 11:30 am Alliance Credit Union Wednesday, April 25th @ 3:30 pm Suzanne’s Dollhouses
Ultimate Fitness Plus for Women 821 West Terra Ln. | O’Fallon, MO 63366 12 | BUSINESS CONNECTION | MARCH 2012
Thursday, April 26th @ 11:30 am Parmida Home
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES THANK YOU!
Congratulations and thank you to the following companies who as of February 2012 have been O’Fallon Chamber members for... 22 Years City of O’Fallon 16 Years Mid America Peterbilt 14 Years Lindenwood University - O’Fallon South Center 13 Years Hazelwood & Weber LLC 12 Years Midwest BankCentre Susie G’s Specialty Cakes 11 Years Edward Jones - Fitzpatrick, Sara State Farm Insurance - Kathy Kilo Peterson Suburban Service Automotive 10 Years Chevy’s Fresh Mex SealMaxx of Greater St. Louis Inc
8 Years Reliance Bank Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa
McDonalds - O’Fallon North Rufkahr and Associates T & S Homes LLC US Cellular
7 Years Krekeler Jewelers, Inc. M&I Bank A part of BMO Financial Group - Hwy K & Laura Hill 6 Years Mozingo Music Progress West Healthcare Center BJC 5 Years After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care H & R Block Kitaro Bistro of Japan Rendezvous Cafe & Wine Bar St. Louis Life Woodlawn Dental 4 Years Assisted Living at the Meadowlands Lou Fusz Chrysler Jeep Dodge Pasta House Co. Show-Me’s Restaurant 3 Years Assured Title
2 Years B&Z Logistics, Inc. Cindy’s Photo Impressions First Baptist Christian Academy First Baptist Church Gateway Business Solutions Jeremy’s Market and Meats Krilogy Financial McDonald’s - Crusher McDonald’s - Highway K & N McDonald’s - O’Fallon Main My Network One - O’Fallon Thin and Healthy’s Total Solution 1 Year AC Trucking Cedar Lake Cellars Focus News & Impulse Magazine Mercy OB-GYN Jazzercise The Bag Ladies Woodbury Place
VISION PROGRAM GRADUATES TOMORROW’S LEADERS
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ision St. Charles County Leadership will hold the graduation ceremony for the class of 2012 on Thursday, March 29, 2012,6pm-9pm at Old Hickory Golf Club. Alumni are invited to honor the 2012 Visionary of the year Raymond Castile and induct the Class of 2012 into the alumni association. Payment must be received through PO Box 1104 St. Peters MO 63376 prior to Thursday 3/22/12 or via PayPal @www. visionleadership.org Class members include Anne Ritter, Brown Smith & Wallace; Ashley Goodrich, AABC; Sherry Gibson, Gibson Printing; Barbara James, Community Living Inc.; Nate Harms, Therapeutic Horsemanship; Karen Runge, Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service; Mayor Pam Fogarty, City of Dardenne Prairie; Maria Bingaman; GS of Eastern Missouri; Tara Osseck, St. Lukes Hospital; Rochelle Schutte, Crider Health Center; Lenore Toser-Aldaz, City of O’Fallon; Mark Hollander, United Missouri Bank; Tony Matthews, Wentzville
Chamber of Commerce; Tricia Topalbejovic, Youth In Need; Doug Bolnick, St. Charles County Health Department; Kasey Steffens-Lucas, Performance Plus; Elizabeth Liebel, United Development; Shawn Riley, St. Louis Life; Susan Sams, Sams Carpet Cleaning; Kacky Garner, SSM Healthcare; Sarah Brenker, Edward Jones; Terry McCrum, St. Charles Chamber of Commerce; Lori Williams, USA Mortgage; Bobbie Garstang, Commerce Bank; Amie Bossi, Connections to Success; Michele Quillo, LSS Breeze Park; Laura Pirondi, St. Charles County Library District. Vision St. Charles County Leadership is a non-profit 501c3 organization. Vision’s mission is to educate community and business leaders by providing experiences that will increase awareness, develop leadership skills and motivate participants to be actively engaged in St. Charles County.
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MEMBER MENTIONS NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS
Keep up to date with news, sales, events and more from your fellow members. Contact Sara at sara@ofallonchamber.org to submit your information for future newsletters.
Church in a Bowling Alley? O’Fallon Church Encouraging Families to Have Fun Together On Easter. “Kids, hurry up and get in the car! We’re going to be late for bowling and laser tag!’ Not exactly what you’d expect to hear as families rush out the door on Easter Sunday. But one O’Fallon church hopes to have something to say about that. “In a day when eating meals as a family has become a rare event in many homes, we want to provide a readymade event for people.” says Pastor Sam Byers of Tree of Life Community Church. That’s why the new, nondenominational church will be holding it’s at 9:30am Easter service on Sunday April 8th at Brunswick Zone XL (located at 8070 Veterans Memorial Parkway in St. Peters). “Easter is about celebration. The Bible teaches that the only person to ever live a perfect life died and rose again defeating death, sin, and Satan and we believe that’s something worth celebrating. There are lots of ways to celebrate the kind of life that Jesus provides and we’re hoping some folks will do so by sticking around after our service to use free game cards, eat lunch together, and enjoy special rates on bowling and laser tag.” The community is invited to arrive early for coffee and doughnuts. Childcare will be provided for children ages six weeks through kindergarten. For more information check out the church’s website at www.treeoflife.cc or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ TreeofLifeCC or (636) 525.1569.
Recession Fitness... Financial & Wellness Fitness to Maintain Balance and Health Learn from the experts on Thursday, April 12th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM to
be held at St. Charles County Library Middendorf-Kredell Branch located at 2750 Hwy K in O’Fallon, MO 63368. How do you make sense of today’s economy & get yourself financially fit? presented by Chris Ferrara of MFS Investments & John Weeks of Mass Financial Group. When it comes to the housing market you can make sure inflation doesn’t affect your pocketbook. A wide angle lens on real estate & if a home or apartment make the most sense presented by Lori Williams of USA Mortgage and Will Klein of Will Klein Group, Keller Williams Realty. Can you really make becoming sick and injured in the future disappear? Well…maybe not, but you can definitely decrease your chances presented by Dr. Brandon Jackson, Stay True Chiropractic. Two gas card giveaways. One entry for RSVPing, one entry when you sign in dnd one entry if you bring a guest. RSVP to either Lori Williams: lwilliams@ usa-mortgage.com, John Weeks: jweeks@fi nancialguide.com or Call: 636.474.6562 or 636.728.2482 Will Klein: 636.233.8334.
1 Year Anniversary Celebration Come join Sports and Family Chiropractic to celebrate our 1 year anniversary on Monday, April 2nd 2012! Any established patient will get a free adjustment and any new patients will get a free exam, consultation, and first treatment if needed. No appointment necessary, just walk-in and get treated! Sports and Family Chiropractic is located at 2315 Technology Dr. , Suite 107 in O’Fallon, MO 63368. Visit u sonline at www.safchiro.com or call (636) 625-8894 for more information.
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Fridays are FREE in March And $25 off inital payment with EFT registration. Buy online www.jazzercise. com or during regular business hours. Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60-minute total body workout. Every Jazzercise group fitness class combines dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed to today’s hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing. 38 Unlimited Classes Each Week! 38 unlimited classes each week at one low monthly price. FREE childcare 9:30am Mon thru Sat and 5pm Mon thru Thurs. Jazzercise Fitness Center is located at 2378 Hwy K in O’Fallon. Contact them at 636.272.3434.
Health & Fitness Party Just in time for summer! Are you ready to rock your swimsuit?? Come party with us on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6:30pm until 9:30pm as we officially open the class side to the studio! There will be something for everyone!! Do you have a problem area, that you would like help with? Come with at least one question for our trainers to answer or demonstrate for you. Would you like to lose at least 10 pounds in the month of April? We will tell you how you can...in a healthy way. No fad diet...and you will eat real food. Everyone that signs up for the challenge in April, will receive 2 FREE PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS at Training Effect. We’ll also give away ONE MONTH ADMISSION TO BOOTCAMP CHALLENGE WITH BLONDINA! Training Effect is located at 204 Sonderen in O’Fallon. Call (636) 2362769 or visit www.trainingeffectllc.com.
2455 Highway K | O’Fallon, MO 63368 (636) 978-1710 www.reliancebankstl.com
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT NINA DEANGELO How long have you been in the O’Fallon area? I am originally from Alton, IL. I joined the Army and left home at 18 years old. I traveled a little bit in my 9 years of service. I moved back to this area from Texas in July of 2005, so almost 7 years now. Tell us about your family? I am married to a wonderful man who is also my best friend. We have four children, an 18 year old girl, a 12 year old boy, a 22 month old baby girl, and we are due again with another boy in May of this year. Yes I know, quite the age gap there. I suppose I will never have to worry about “empty nest syndrome”! What is your educational background? I have a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice Administration. I started this degree when I was in the service and finished it once I completed my time in the service. Total time invested was just over three years. I received this degree through a lot of hard work and discipline at the University of Phoenix. Tell us about your organization? Reliance Bank has been in the St Louis Metro area since 1999. We started as a small one branch organization on Manchester Road in Des Peres. Over the course of about 10 years we expanded to a 20 branch network. We are a St Louis Community Bank.
Reliance Bank is a full service bank offering all of the products of a large bank but with the small community bank atmosphere and feel. We take pride in knowing our customers by name and we answer our phones when you call our branches. We don’t believe in “touchpad run around”. We have 3 branches in St Charles County, 13 branches in St Louis County, and 4 branches just to the east in Illinois. All Reliance Bank branches are the same when it comes to customer service. I’m sure you hear other banks talking up how great their customer service is, but you really have to visit one of our locations to experience it for yourself! So the next time you are looking for a small business line of credit, a mortgage on your home, fee free accounts, or just some good old fashioned banking advice stop on by to see what Reliance Bank has to offer. What is the mission/vision of your organization? To offer all of the banking products of the bigger banks at competitive prices and maintain that friendly hometown community bank atmosphere while delivering superior customer service as we serve our communities with top notch service and products. How has that mission changed over the years that you have been in business?
Our mission has not changed over the years. Superior customer service, top notch products and satisfaction have been our goal since day one and we’ve consistently delivered such since we opened our doors back in 1999. What do you do to get to know your clients best? We get to know our customers on a more personal level. We are interested in you as a person and not just a customer. We get to know your business, your family, friends, and pets! We listen to you and put you into products that will best fit you, your business and your family’s financial needs. We currently offer a “Business of the Month” recognition table where we pick one of our business customers to bring in wares and literature to advertise their business right inside our lobby! If you would like to display your business in our lobby, stop by and see me so we can talk about it! What are you most looking forward to in the next 5 years for the company? I’m most looking forward to getting Reliance Bank’s name out there into the community. I want every person to know that if you are looking for the small town banking feel with the convenience of big bank products, Reliance Bank is your answer. We’re not just “another” bank, we’re THE bank! Once you come in and meet our staff you won’t want to bank anywhere else!
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CHAMBER ACTIVITIES
New members are welcomed at the February General Membership Meeting held and Brunswick Zone St. Peters.
New members are welcomed at the January General Membership Meeting held and Morning Star Church.
The 2012 O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are sworn in at the January GMM. Erin announced the Escape with Jan’s Travel & Cruise Giveaway!
Everyone voted on logos designed by members for the 28th annual Firecracker Run. Promotions Pronto won!
Speed networking at the February General Membership Meeting.
Julie swears in our new Chairman of the Board, Cindy Elking.
The Falls Golf Club hosted the February 14th Business After Hours where some of our couples came out for an evening of romance and networking.
Interested in Advertising in the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS CONNECTION? Call 636.240.1818 or email sara@ofallonchamber.org