O'Fallon CHamber eNewsletter - November 2012 by O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce

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“KEEP IT IN THE O’” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

e’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, we love O’Fallon! Aside from the amazing people, parks and schools; we have tons of great, locally owned stores hidden all over the city. As Chamber members and proud residents of O’Fallon we at the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce encourage you or better yet, challenge you to shop local this holiday season. This year, do your holiday shopping at O’Fallon retailers. Find everything you need to shower your loved ones with presents, and keep your City strong! For that reason, we have created a list of 5 reasons to patronize small businesses for this year’s holiday shopping: Continued on pg 8

O’FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY SET

he O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to celebrate their new office building with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. at 2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Drive in O’Fallon, MO. Growth had inspired the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to search for a permanent location for the Chamber to expand into and accommodate the needs of their 500+ members. The new location was built out by local general contractor and longtime O’Fallon Chamber member, Schneider Continued on pg 10

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General Membership LUNCHEON Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. @Whitmoor Country Club 1100 Whitmoor, St. Charles, MO 63304 Join us for this unique networking meeting where some of your fellow chamber members will receive 2 minutes to perform their “commercial”. Our special guest judges will score each participant and award the top 3 performances. Contact erin@OFallonChamber. org if you would like to perform. Don’t forget to register in advance!

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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. Vision Statement: 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. 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 Heather Deatz, Director Tim DeGhelder, Director Ron Epps, Director Michael Favazza, Director Jonny Kruse, Gracie Barra Kim Michaels, Charter Business Brian Richardson, Director David Schmidt, Director

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2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366 Phone: 636-240-1818 Email: info@OFallonChamber.org www.OFallonChamber.org

Shop in the ‘O” .................................Cover Chamber Ribbon Cutting ..................Cover News from the Chairman ...................... p 4 Toy Town .............................................. p 4 Ribbon Cuttings .................................... p 5 Trivia Wrap Up .................................. p 6-7 Vision Class of 2013 ............................. p 9 Chamber’s Got Talent ......................... p 10 Calendar of Events .............................. p 11 Member Mentions ............................... p 12 New Members ..................................... p 13 Member Anniversaries ........................ p 13 Chamber Activities............................. p 14

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HELP SUPPORT THE 2012 TOY TOWN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

his holiday season the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Salvation Army-O’Fallon to help promote and collect donations for the 2012 Toy Town held at O’Fallon City Hall. Toy Town will help many families in St. Charles County who are struggling to provide Christmas toys for their children. Each year Toy Town collects toys, clothes and other necessities from local drives, in order to provide gifts for children and seniors in the western St. Charles County area. Families who qualify within a certain income bracket register in November, and are allowed to come shop for gifts for their children at no cost. Each family is allowed to choose one large gift, two small and something from the puzzle, games and clothing tables. Volunteers are needed on December 10th through the 13th, anytime from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. to help set up, assist clients with shopping, and take down of our Annual Christmas Toy Town. Help is also needed in providing refreshments and wrapping gifts. New toys of $20 or more can be dropped off at the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce or the O’Fallon Salvation Army anytime between now and December 8, 2012. We’ll also be collecting items at the November 27th General membership Meeting. Contact Sam at 636-240-1818 or sam@ ofallonchamber.org for more information. 4 | BUSINESS CONNECTION | NOVEMBER 2012

On your mark, get set, go! Let the Holiday frenzy begin! Even though Santa was popping up all over the place after Labor Day, we all know that November is really when the credit cards become like another appendage and our stress levels begin their annual rollercoaster ride. While nothing is better than spending time with friends and family, getting to that point can leave us all a bit exhausted. I would like to be one of the first to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and an even happier Black Friday! This year I would like to challenge you, as you’re waking with the moon to hit the early sales, to keep your dollars local. O’Fallon has a ton of great retail outlets, from Big Box stores like Wal-Mart, Lowe’s and the Shoppes at Laura Hill to smaller, more intimate shops like the Crown Jewel, Pizzazz Gifts, LOOK! Shops, Mozingo Music or Main Street Marketplace just to name a few. And those are just retail shops. If you attended last month’s Morning Schmooze, you’ll know that the St. Charles County Art Council, located in WingHaven, has a boutique full of great works from local artists. Have you thought about giving a beautiful floral arrangement from one of our florists, a great watch or bracelet from one of our amazing jewelers? I would guess that almost everything on your Holiday Shopping list can be found in O’Fallon. According to the 3/50 Project (www.the350project.net), for every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. Spend it online and nothing comes home. Check out the full list of Chamber Members at ofallonchamber.org/member-directory or simply call the office staff to find where you can get your next great gift! Until next time, wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving, Cindy Elking Chairman of the Board

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES WELCOME TO O’FALLON! The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the City of O’Fallon are excited to welcome these new businesses to the community and to help them celebrate with a with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony.

Powers Healthmart Pharmacy 7776 Winghaven Blvd, O’Fallon, MO 63368

CVS Pharmacy 3002 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368

JIffy Lube 1307 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63366

Jo Jo’z Frozen Yogurt 3449 Pheasant Meadow Dr, O’Fallon, MO 63368

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings: November 7th @ 9:00 a.m. Psychiatric Care & Research Center November 9th @ 3:30 p.m. O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce November 16th @ 3:30 p.m. Main Street Marketplace Cabinets, Flooring & More 2396 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368 NOVEMBER 2012 | BUSINESS CONNECTION | 5

TRIVIA NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD WRAP UP THANK YOU!

he 3rd Annual O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce Trivia Night of the Living Dead on Friday, November 2nd was a huge success! Over 240 participants made this a SOLD OUT event! It was so much fun to see everyone get creative with their costumes, some even unrecognizable. A VERY special thank you to our sponsors Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, Ameren Missouri, Wholesale Batteries and the City of O’Fallon. Each round of trivia was sponsored by the following: Charter Business, USA Mortgage, USO of Missouri, Travel Leaders/Jan’s Travel & Cruise, Commerce Bank, Webster University of WingHaven, David Schmidt, Attorney at Law, Promotions Pronto, Craven & Associates and JLJ Technology. Another special thank you to all of the businesses that provided donations:

Autotech Auto Centers, LongHorn Steakhouse, O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital, McGurk’s, Assisted Living at the Meadowlands, Westinn Kennels, Designers Boutique, Al’s Automotive, Progress West Hospital, St. Charles County Art Council, City of O’Fallon, McDonald’s, Animal Medical Center Wentzville, White Auto Body, Instant Imprints, Gracie Barra, Right at Home, CVS Pharmacy, Mary Kay - Nina DeAngelo, O’Fallon YMCA, Hilton Garden Inn, Whitmoor COuntry Club, Plaza Motors West, Stefanina’s, AAA, O’Fallon Family Eyecare, KFAV 99.9 FM, Wingate by Wyndham, Firestone Complete Autocare, Residence Inn, Frontier Integrated Health, Mid Rivers Promos, Mary’s Morsels, Heartland Bank, Rendezvous Cafe & Wine Bar, Lindenwood University, Beth Academy, Wellness Connection, Great Southern Bank, Brewskies, Angelos’ Chicago Taste, Prudential, U.S. Cellular, Shop ‘n’ Save, Cheesecake Factory, First State

Bank, First National Bank, and more. We also would like to extend our deepest appreciation to all of the volunteers and committee members that helped to make this event such a great success including; Mark Crank, Marcos Productions; Brian Richardson, KFAV 99.9 FM; Greg & Barb Kinder, Autotech Auto Center; Lori Williams, USA Mortgage; Councilwoman Rose Mack; Nick Mack; Barb Koch, Bag Ladies; Will Klein, W. Klein Realty Group; Stephanie Bean & her family, BMO Harris Bank; Bob Engert, Edward Jones; John Weeks, Mass Financial; Emily Hadsall, Back Pain Center; Kristy Boschert, Duke Partners; Barb Boca, Valpak of Greater St. Louis; Susan Campbell, Mid Rivers Promos; Regina Dowling, Great Southern Bank; Beth Simmons, Manpower; Nicole Holzum, Healthy Life Chiropractic & Wellness; Brian Agovino, Summit Community Church ; and Pastor Bob Roegner, Peace Lutheran Church WingHaven.

Lutheran Church WingHaven. Trivia proceeds benefit the mission of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce: 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.

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“KEEP IT IN THE O’” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON CONTINUED FROM COVER You Don’t Have to Travel Far By shopping local you don’t have to travel far, and contrary to popular belief North O’Fallon and South O’Fallon are not that far apart. All neighborhoods of our City have unique stores hidden in them and they are right down the street from your home or work place. Non-profits Receive Greater Support St. Charles County non-profits receive a large percent of their revenue from business contributions. Your support of local businesses helps to ensure that they are able to continue their giving to our local charities and in turn make our community stronger. Your own charitable gifts to local non-profits are a means of spending locally to keep those donations in O’Fallon. Personalized Experience Shopping at small local businesses always offers a personal and sincere customer-owner interaction. Small business shop owners are interested in their clients, know their wants and needs, and are willing to give their customer personal attention to answer questions about their products. A small business owner is linked to the success of his or her business, which means they are experts on the product that they create and sell. Improve Your Local Economy and Enrich Your Community Nobody wants to live in a neighborhood that lacks a small business culture. When you shop, dine and play in O’Fallon, your purchases provide sales tax revenue to O’Fallon. These sales taxes pay for O’Fallon’s police department, civic services, parks and much more. Original, Handmade Gifts At small local shops you can find some great unique items that aren’t available at other stores. If you like to give original, handmade gifts, you can’t beat shopping at a locally owned business. 8 | BUSINESS CONNECTION | NOVEMBER 2012

If you can’t commit to spending your entire holiday budget locally, commit to just one day! Small Business Saturday is November 24th. If we could all commit to at least one day of purchasing from local small businesses then we could really make a difference in our communities. Below is a list of locally owned Chamber members that would be happy to help you select the perfect gift. Amante Jewelers 207 Salt Lick Rd St. Peters, MO 63376 636-397-1511

My Red Thread 7774 Winghaven Blvd O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-265-1022

Big River Running Company 2548 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-379-3888

O’Fallon Main Street Marketplace 220 South Main St O’Fallon, MO 63366 314-517-9521

Crown Jewels Etc 234 Fort Zumwalt Sq O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-294-6612

Parmida Home 11 Meadow Circle Dr Ste 404 Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 636-625-6432

Designers Boutique and Gifts 9975 Winghaven Blvd O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-625-4474 Edible Arrangements 1308 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-272-7775 Krekeler Jewelers 2938 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-978-7870 LOOK! Shops 991 Waterbury Falls O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-329-1000 Mozingo Music 4689 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-9553

Pizzazz Gifts 2432 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-294-5977 Play N Trade Video Games 367 Winding Woods Center O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-272-7529 St. Charles County Art Council 7443 Village Center Dr O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-0028 Walter Knoll Florist 2516 Highway K O’Fallon, MO 63368 314-352-7575

VISION ST. CHARLES COUNTY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2013

ision St. Charles County Leadership has been helping connect, educate and inspire leaders in our community since 1999. Vision has graduated over 250 leaders who work throughout our community every day to lead us into the future. 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. Vision is a non-profit 501c3 organization. The Vision St. Charles County Leadership Board approved the class roster for its 2012-2013 program. Participants include: Alison Tucker

Cindy Elking Danielle Fowler Debbie Wolfmeier Don Hutson Erin Wolfman Jay Herigodt Jill Gould John Ditch Ken Hammell Kyle Smith Lynette Watson Mark Crank Mary Lynam-Miller

St. Charles County Department of Community Health & the Environment Quintessential Catering Fifth Third Bank SSM St. Joseph Health Center Peoples Bank & Trust Connections to Success City of O’Fallon ESJB, Inc. Community Living, Inc. City of O’Fallon UMB Bank University of Missouri Extension Marcos Productions, Inc. Willows Way

Michelle Woods

Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County Oksana Sidarovich St. Charles County Renee’ Tillman YMCA of Great St. Louis Rhonda Hubbard Providence Bank Richard Metz (Rich) Commerce Bank Sara Henderson O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce Susan Campbell Mid Rivers Promos Susan Kallash-Bailey ITN St. Charles Suzanne Correnti Breeze Park Vicky Walker Crider Health Center Marty Limpert Saint Charles County Ambulance District Mark Delcourt Fifth Third Bank The 2012-2013 programs began with the Opening Reception on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Saints Joachim and Ann Care Service’s Celebration Room. The Vision Leadership New Class two day retreat was held at the Mercy Center on August 15 and 16. There will be monthly learning sessions including a two day trip to Jefferson City in February and class graduation in March. Vision Alumni are invited to attend all leadership classes. Sponsorship opportunities are still available to support the event days, breakfast and lunch. For more information on how to support the program, please visit www.visionleadership.org. *O’Fallon Chamber Members

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RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY CONTINUED FROM COVER PAGE Construction Services; and is now handicapped accessible with a larger board room, another smaller meeting room, open reception area and ample parking. 3:30 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony [PHOTO OPP] Remarks by City of O’Fallon and O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce 3:50 p.m. Refreshments & Appetizers Directions: Located off of the north end of Bryan Road on the west side in the Bryan Valley Commercial Plaza. The Chamber office is located towards the back and is a free standing building. 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.

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re you the next O’Fallon Chamber’s Got Talent Star? Show us your stuff at the November 27th general membership meeting! Sing a jingle, perform a skit, or leave us amazed with your other talents while promoting your business. Only 10 spots are available and each participant will receive up to 2 minutes to perform their “commercial”. Our special guest judges will score each participant and award the top 3 performances. Reserve your spot today- no auditions required! Call the Chamber Office at 636-2401818 or email Erin@OFallonChamber.org.

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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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CHAMBER CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2012 Thursday, November 8 Casino Night Committee O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Wednesday, November 14 Masters of Business Christian High School Annex 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Friday, November 9 Ribbon Cutting O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Thursday, November 15 Vision Government Day St. Charles 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday, November 12 O’Fallon Elite Webster University in Winghaven 12:00 - 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 13 Ambassadors Meeting Crown Vision 3:45 - 4:30 PM Business After Hours O’Fallon Chamber Office 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Tuesday, November 13 Networking Works! Staybridge Suites 7:30 - 9:30 AM

Leads to Success The Falls Golf Club 8:00 - 9:00 AM Grow Your Small Business Christy Banquet Center 10:30 AM 1:00 PM Tech/Comm Meeting Spencer Road Library Branch 12:00 - 1:00 PM Friday, November 16 Legislative Awareness Lunch Rendezvous Cafe & Wine Bar 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting Main Street Marketplace 3:30 - 4:30 PM Tuesday, November 20 O’Fallon Jaycees Meeting Rizzo’s 6:00 - 7:00 PM Monday, November 26 O’Fallon Elite Webster University in Winghaven 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Thursday, November 29 Leads to Success The Falls Golf Club 8:00 - 9:00 AM Thursday, December 6 Morning Schmooze 7:30 - 9:00 AM New Member Briefing O’Fallon Chamber Office 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, November 27 General Membership Luncheon Whitmoor Country Club 11:30 AM - 1 PM Wednesday, November 28 Masters of Business Christian High School Annex 12:00 - 1:00 PM

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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. Check out www.ofallonchamber.org for more member news and events.

ABLE Trivia Night - Proud to be American Join us on November 9, 2012 from 6 - 10 PM at the St. Charles Elks Lodge #690 located at 560 St. Peters Howell Rd. Tables 8 People per Table, $20/ person or $160/table. Beer, Soda and Coffee provided(No outside beverages; cash bar is available). Bring your own snacks; must be 21 years of age & over 50/50, games, raffles & prizes! Contact Tammie De Los Santos (636) 922-8342 for more information.

Holiday Open House

The Crown Jewels Etc and Mary KayNina DeAngelo have teamed up to offer you the ultimate early bird shopping event of the year. The Crown Jewels Etc is hosting a Holiday Open House on November 7, 2012 from 6-8 pm. Come see the new line of Mary Kay products and see whathidden treasures are awaiting you at The Crown Jewels Etc located at 234 Fort Zumwalt Square inO’Fallon, MO 63366. We look forward to seeing you there.

SCC Veteran’s Day Celebration

Lt. Gen. Kathleen M. Gainey, Deputy Commander of U.S. Transportation Command, will give the keynote address. The event on November 12 will honor veterans from the past and present and will include words from SCC’s president, Ron Chesbrough, as well as a color guard presentation by local veterans organizations, performances from the SCC concert band, singers and a bagpiper. The event will close with the playing of “Taps.” SCC will welcome faculty, staff and community members to the ceremony. For more information on Veterans Week events, visit www.stchas.edu/ veteransweek or contact Berry at 636922-8261 or hberry@stchas.edu.

Free Holiday Fun at O’Fallon’s Festive Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ring in the official start of the holiday season at O’Fallon’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will be held from 6–8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. Admission, family activities and visits with Santa are free. Concessions and other items will be available for purchase. The ceremony kicks off with families joining O’Fallon’s Mayor, Bill Hennessy, in counting down to the illumination of a huge Christmas tree in the City Hall Rotunda, followed by cheering the arrival of Santa. The evening’s festivities include live choral music, holiday games and crafts, visits with Santa and other holiday characters (be sure to bring your camera!), and City Train rides (weather permitting). Vendors will sell holiday decorations, crafts and gifts. In the spirit of holiday giving, everyone is asked to please bring canned or boxed goods and personal care items to donate to local food pantries. Families that donate are eligible to receive a commemorative City of O’Fallon ornament while supplies last. Families also are invited to bring new winter hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks to decorate the “Giving Tree” in the lobby. The items will be donated to the Salvation Army. For more information about the Tree Lighting Ceremony, call 636-379-5614 or email mseymour@ofallon.mo.us.

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Ladies Night Comedy Show

On November 29, 2012 at Brewskeez located at 4251 Keaton Crossing Blvd in O’Fallon, MO, scheduled for 7:30 - 10 PM. Come and bring your friends to enjoy a night of laughter with some of St. Louis’ BestComics! The show is centered around women taking time to relax and look at the humor that is being a woman in our society. Drink specials! Tickets are $8.00 and $10.00 at the door. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.com. Chamber members can use promotional code laugh2012 for $2.00 off advance ticket sales.

Financially Fit Fun Fridays Recipe for Success

Ladies please join us for our 2nd event in our Fun Friday Series on November 16, 6:30-9:30 at the Hilton Garden Inn in O’Fallon. Kelly Brickner and Sherry Holtmeier, Financial Representatives with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, invite you to enjoy the evening out with shopping, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, vendor demonstrations, prizes & a short discussion on a financial topic. The topic will be Caught in the Middle (The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids & Parents). Recipe for Success: Join us for cooking demonstrations and shopping for everything you need to make Holiday parties a success! Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Velata, Dove Chocolatiers Contact Kaleana Wright, 636-695-4118 or kaleana.wright@thrivent.com for more info or to RSVP.

NEW MEMBERS A VERY SPECIAL WELCOME! Animal Medical Center Wentzville Veterinarian 1120 W Pearce Blvd Wentzville, MO 63385 636-332-4411 www.amcofwentzville.vetsuite.com

Dardenne Presbyterian Church Church 7400 Hwy N O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-4347 www.dpc4u.org

Cracker Barrel Restaurants 120 Progress Point Ct O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-329-9401 www.crackerbarrel.com

Door Concepts MO Contractors: Doors 600 Gellert Herman, MO 65041 573-690-8988 www.doorconceptsmo.com

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES THANK YOU! Congratulations and thank you to the following companies who as of October 2012 have been O’Fallon Chamber members for... 1 Year Circle of Marketing CORD Moving and Storage Discovery Dental Centers eClarity Web Solutions Edward Jones Living Waters Salon & Day Spa LLC Pizzazz Gifts St. Louis Lipo Laser Center Take Shape For Life 2 Years Crown Jewels Etc Inc. G. M. Penn Wealth Management Graphics Sign Company IQ Systems McDonald’s - Crusher Villa Theresa

4 Years Assisted Living at the Meadowlands Morning Star Church Westchester Village Apartments

Rootz Group Insurance Services 2032 Magnolia Garden Dr O’Fallon, MO 63368 314-265-2454

11 Years American Red Cross - St. Charles Co

15 Years Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital

12 Years American Eagle Credit Union El Tio Pepe Lowe’s Midwest BankCentre Save-On-Mail, Inc.

19 Years Fort Zumwalt School District 22 Years First State Bank

5 Years H & R Block Promotions Pronto LLC 6 Years Marcos Productions Preserve At Research Park Quintessential Catering

14 Years WalMart

SAVE THE DATE

25th Annual Excellence in Community Development Awards Banquet “Celebrating 25 Years of Progress” Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. Doubletree by Hilton 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. • Chesterfield

Masters of Ceremony: Tom Shaw, Tom Shaw Realtors Tom Fleming, Supplies Network, Inc.

8 Years First National Bank of St. Louis Hair Saloon For Men

2012 Honorees St. Louis County

2012 Honorees St. Charles County

Maryville Centre

Missouri Research Park MasterCard CitiGroup City of Wentzville General Motors Partners for Progress

THF Realty St. Louis Family Church McBride Homes West Newsmagazine

Hwy. 141 Connector/Boone Bridge/Page Avenue Extension

3 Years Favazza & Associates, LLC State Representative Kurt Bahr

10 Years LongHorn Steakhouse

Sponsorship Opportunities Available Platinum - $ 2,500 Recognition in all marketing materials. Signage at banquet Logo in the program Company recognition at table Table of 8

Gold - $ 1,000

Silver - $550

Recognition and signage at banquet

Company recognition at table Table of 8

Logo in the program Company recognition at table Table of 8

$60 Individual tickets

Contact Jim Susman: 314/997-3390 or susgroup@gmail.com

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CHAMBER ACTIVITIES

New members are welcomed at the October General Membership Meeting held at the Elks Lodge! A big thank you to Kim Henson of Circle of Marketing for referring 4 more members this year. She now gets her membership free through the Recruit 4, Pay No More program.

Good times and networking at the October Business After Hours hosted by Residence Inn.

Morning Schmooze hosted by the St. Charles Art Council was a success!

Mike Hurlbert congratulates the owners of Powers Helthmart Pharmacy at their Ribbon Cutting Thank you to Trevor Reese from the St. Charles City-County Library District for talking with our members Ceremony. about all of the great resources the library offers to businesses of all sizes.

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BUSINESS CONNECTION? Call Brian @ 636-219-9653 or email brian@kfav.com