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“KEEP IT IN THE O’” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
ROUTE 364 PAGE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
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 5
Route 94 to Gutermuth Clearing and grading work will continue from Route 94 to Gutermuth Road until early 2014. Crews are hauling dirt during daytime hours from Gutermuth to Motherhead. In early November, we will have a couple of weeks of daytime blasting of rock about half way between Gutermuth and Motherhead. Old Gutermuth Road was permanently closed on October 14. The road is now a dead end on either side of new Route 364. Motorists should use new Gutermuth Road to travel north-south.
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NOVEMBER 2013
General Membership LUNCHEON Tuesday, November 26 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Garden Villas of O’Fallon 7092 S Outer 364 | O’Fallon, MO 63368 It’s that time!! Chamber’s Got Talent! Get your act together and enjoy a very entertaining membership meeting! Ten members will be performing their best 2 minute skit or song to tell us all about their business, product and services. People are still talking about our “talent” from 2012, join us to see what this new lineup will bring! Don’t forget to register in advance and save $5!
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Tuesday, November 12 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. GREAT SOUTHERN BANK
100 Christina Marie Dr | O’Fallon, MO 63368 Stay for 5 minutes or 2 hours, whichever fits into your schedule best. Our free monthly Business After Hours are a great way to build relationships with many of your fellow Chamber Members. Average attendance at these free events is around 60 Chamber Members!
O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce
Rise & Shine...
to join us for the O’Fallon Chamber’s Morning Schmooze, a FREE monthly, networking event open to Chamber members. Arrive ready to network with a pocket full of business cards and a 1 minute infomercial.
Thursday, November 21 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Villa Theresa 206 North Main | O’Fallon, MO 63366
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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: Adam Hopper, PNC Bank, Chair of the Board Jeff Arneson, JLJ Technology, 1st Vice Chair Michael Favazza, Favazza & Associates, 2nd Vice Chair Ron Epps, F&M Bank and Trust, Treasurer Stacee Gilmore, Promotions Pronto, Secretary Cindy Elking, Quintessential Catering, Past-Chair Directors: Harold Bliggenstorfer, Missouri Baptist University Mark Crank, Marcos Productions Heather Deatz, Community News Tim DeGhelder, St. Charles City-County Library Julie Feast, Ameren Missouri Brenda Lowder, Thomas Realty Dan Luigs, Insurance Store Kim Michaels, Charter Business Brian Richardson, KFAV 99.9 FM Beth Simmons, Visiting Angels Jan Stanczak, Jan’s Travel & Cruise Staff: Erin Williams, President/CEO Sara Henderson, Communications Director Nina DeAngelo, Member Engagement Director
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364 Construction ..................... cover & p 8 Shop in the “O” ....................... cover & p 5 Member Spotlight ................................. p 4 Ribbon Cuttings .................................... p 5 Trivia Night Wrap Up ........................... p 6 Chairmans Letter ................................... p 8 New Members ....................................... p 9 Calendar of Events ............................. p 10 Member Anniversaries .........................p 11 Member Mentions ............................... p 12 Chamber Activities............................. p 13
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SHOPPING
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.
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.
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.
Rizzo’s Pasta 104 Triad West Center | O’Fallon, MO 63366
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. If you can’t commit to spending your entire holiday budget locally, commit to just one day! Small Business Saturday is November 30th. 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. Photo taken at Crown Luxury Resale.
Johnson Insurance Agency 105 W Pitman St | O’Fallon, MO 63366
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings: November 7 @ 11:30 a.m. Gershman Mortgage November 8 @ 3:30 p.m. Edward Jones - Amos Reed November 14 @ 3:30 p.m. Anytime Fitness November 18 @ 11:30 a.m. K Thaemert Photography NOVEMBER 2013 | BUSINESS CONNECTION | 5
4TH ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT WRAP UP
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he 4th Annual O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce Trivia Night “A Night at the Movies” on Friday, November 1st was a huge success! Over 200 participants made this a SOLD OUT event! It was so much fun to see everyone get creative with their costumes, some even unrecognizable.
McGurks, Miche, AAA, Powers Healthmart, Premeir Dental Partners, Progress West, Providence Bank, Renaud Spirit Center, Right at Home, Save on Mail, Shannon Norman Law, Shelgin Partners, Sherrie Giddens, Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, St. Charles City County Library District, Sts. Joachim & Ann, T.C. Herring & Assiociates, Tan Company, The Brass A VERY special thank you to our Rail, The Complete Dawg, Vaz Massage, sponsors; Sam’s Club, Quintessential White Auto Body, Wyngate, Yuppy Catering, Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon, Puppy, Mid Rivers Promos, Cedar Lake City of O’Fallon, Countryside Carpets Winery, Autotech Auto Center and more. and Krey Distributing. Each round of trivia was sponsored by the following: We also would like to extend our deepest Promotions Pronto, Ameren Missouri, appreciation to all of the volunteers Marcos Productions, USA Mortgage, and committee members that helped to The Complete Dawg, First Bank, make this event such a great success Back Pain Center Emily Hadsall, and including; Greg Kinder, Autotech Auto Peoples Savings Bank - WingHaven. Center; Emily Hadsall, Back Pain Center; Therese Scherer, C.J. Schlosser & Another special thank you to all of the Company; Megan Grzechowiak, Dames businesses that provided donations: Bark David Huesgen, DSH Group; Kristy Alpha Real Estate, Al’s Auto Supply, Boschert, Duke Partners; Michelle Perry, Amante Jewelers, Board of Directors Edward Jones; Kathy Kuester, First Boardwalk Family Dental, BRS Bank; Regina Dowling, Great Southern Custom Painting & Flooring, C.J. Bank; Paula Reiter, Healthcare Solutions Schlosser, Child’s Tire, City of Team; Brian Richardson, Kaspar O’Fallon, Claira Clean, Corley & Broadcasting / KFAV Radio, Dawn Christiansen Law Office, Donley Wideman, Manpower; Mark Crank, Building Services, Firestone Complete Marcos Productions; John Weeks, Mass Auto Care, Hillside Auto Repair, Financial Group; Tim DeGhelder, St. Jehling Hardware, Kerry Adkins/ Charles City/County Library District; Kyle Scentsy, KFAV, Krekelers Gains, St. Charles County Ambulance Laser Vein Center, Max Muscle, District; Lori Williams, USA Mortgage; 6 | BUSINESS CONNECTION | NOVEMBER 2013
Diana Kannady, O’Fallon Family YMCA 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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SIGN UP FOR CHAMBER’S GOT TALENT IN NOVEMBER I’m not exactly sure where October went, but here we are, already November and ready to gear up for the holiday season! Maybe you’re a Clark Griswold and have been patiently waiting for the holiday season to get here so that you can begin you’re good old fashion family Christmas, or perhaps your more like a Grinch who would rather be hiding in a mountain; either way, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with it, the flurry of gatherings and shopping to find the perfect gift. (Hint: it is not a membership to the jelly of the month club. Contrary to popular belief- it is not the gift that keeps on giving.) I do have several suggestions for the perfect gift or at least a suggestion on where to find it- O’Fallon! Our community is packed with big box, boutique and specialty stores to find great unique gifts. I challenge you to spend Black Friday and all other shopping days after, here 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. The sales tax generated locally supports our schools, roads, parks and public safety; which together make O’Fallon one of the best places to live in the U.S. (#39 to be exact). Check out the full list of Chamber Members at www. 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, Adam Hopper 2013 Chairman of the Board
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re you the next O’Fallon Chamber’s Got Talent Star? Show us your stuff at the November 26th 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 636240-1818 or email Erin@OFallonChamber.org.
364 UPDATE
CONTINUED FROM COVER PAGE Route K Utility crews are working on several relocations at Route K. Crews continue placing dirt on the east side of Route K to pre-pare for construction of the Route 364 bridge over Route K. Between K and Bryan Starting the evening of Fri-day, November 1, all of the cross streets will be closed connecting Route N and South Outer 364 between Route K and Bryan Road. Motorists will have to use Route K or Bryan Road to travel north-south to connect to N or South Outer 364. Bryan Road Traffic will be moved onto the new Bryan Road bridge on October 23. The extension of Route N to Bryan Road will open the evening of No-vember 1 with a new signal at Bryan Road. Between October 23 and November 1, Route N at Stump Road will be closed. Henke and Hanley Roads Bridge work at Hanley Road continues. The last week of October, crews will place the bridge girders overhead. Han-ley Road traffic will be stopped for 5 minute intervals for this work on October 28 and 29. Work will begin to have traffic impacts at Henke Road. Crews are starting to work on the bridge so expect some daytime lane closures and flagging traf-fic on Henke at the intersection with Route N.
NEW MEMBERS
A VERY SPECIAL WELCOME! 100.7 FM The Viper Radio Station 1000 Lake St Louis Blvd, Ste 110 Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 636-695-2300 www.viperrocks.com
Covered In Vinyl Sign Manufacturer 1279 West Terra Ln O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-281-1148 www.coveredinvinyl.com
Nigel’s Flooring Flooring 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Dr St. Charles, MO 63376 636-219-1860 www.nigels-flooring.com
Agape Christian Counseling Services Counseling Services 9378 Olive Blvd, Ste 317 St. Louis, MO 63132 314-994-9344 www.agapeccs.com
Go Vertical Creative Advertising 1410 Triad Center Dr St. Peters, MO 63376 636-244-5550 www.goverticalcreative.com
Stonegate Mortgage Mortgage Services 100 Chesterfield Business Pkwy Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-484-1095 www.stonegatemtg.com
Green BEAN Delivery Grocery 1071 Cool Springs Industrial Dr O’Fallon, MO 63366 317-690-5332 www.greenbeandelivery.com
TEK Consulting LLC Computer & Internet 50 Logan Crossing Circle O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-614-2904 www.tekconsultingllc.com
Isagenix Health/Wellness 636-385-0486 mbyers.isagenix.com
The Crossing Church 6000 West Geneva St. Peters, MO 63376 636-532-1212 www.wcrossing.org
Caring Transitions Senior Services 411 Winter Wind Dr O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-696-6606 www.estatemovestlwest.com Cooper Management Training & Consulting Business Development PO Box 112 Troy, MO 63379 636-462-3407 www.coopertrain.com
Mid Rivers Newsmagazine Newspaper/ Magazines 754 Spirit 40 Park Dr Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-591-0010 www.midriversnewsmagazine.com
Interested in Advertising in the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS CONNECTION? Call Sara @ 636-240-1818 or Sara@OFallonChamber.org
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CHAMBER CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2013 November 7, 2013 New Member Briefing O’Fallon Chamber Office 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Gershman Mortgage 11:30 AM - 12:30 p.m. November 8, 2013 Leads 2 Success Leads Group O’Fallon Chamber Office 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. November 8, 2013 Ribbon Cutting Edward Jones - Amos Reed 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. November 11, 2013 Columbus Day Office Closed November 12, 2013 Business After Hours Great Southern Bank 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Casino Night Commitee O’Fallon Chamber 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting Anytime Fitness 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. November 19, 2013 Board of Directors Meeting O’Fallon Chamber Office 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. O’Fallon Jaycees Meeting O’Fallon Chamber Office 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. November 21, 2013 Tech/Comm Meeting Spencer Road Library Branch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Morning Schmooze Villa Theresa 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
November 13, 2013 Masters of Business Leads Group Webster University WingHaven Campus 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. November 14, 2013 10 | BUSINESS CONNECTION | NOVEMBER 2013
November 22, 2013 Leads 2 Success Leads Group Webster University WingHaven Campus 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
November 27, 2013 Masters of Business Leads Group Webster University WingHaven Campus 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
November 25, 2013 O’Fallon Elite Leads Group IQ Fast Print 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
December 5, 2013 New Member Briefing O’Fallon Chamber Office 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
November 26, 2013 General Membership Luncheon Garden Villas of O’Fallon 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
December 6, 2013 Tech/Comm Planning Committee 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Would you like to join of the groups to build closer business relationships? Contact Nina at 636-240-1818 or Nina@OFallonChamber.org
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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES THANK YOU!
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1 Year • Artown Roofing & Contracting • Charles Schwab • The Holt Team - Keller Williams Realty West • Thrivent Financial - Kelly Brickner • Walter Knoll Florist 2 Years • CORD Moving and Storage • Discovery Dental Centers • Edward Jones • Tri-County Fence & Deck • Vetta Sports 3 Years • Graphics Sign Company • Laser Vein Center • Villa Theresa • Whitmoor Country Club 4 Years • Continental Title • Favazza & Associates, CPAs 5 Years • Assisted Living at the Meadowlands • Morning Star Church • Westchester Village Apartments 7 Years • Chiropractic Wellness Connection • Marcos Productions
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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. November 7, 2013 O’Fallon Rotary Club Meeting Holy Cross Lutheran Church 8945 Veterans Memorial O’Fallon, MO 63366 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. November 7, 2013 Generational Changes & the Future of St. Charles County Old Hickory Golf Club 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. November 8, 2013 Celebrate Veteran’s Day with PNC Bank PNC Bank 1400 Mexico Loop Rd E O’Fallon, MO 63366 11:00 AM - 1:00 p.m. November 14, 2013 O’Fallon Rotary Club Holy Cross Lutheran Church 8945 Veterans Memorial O’Fallon, MO 63366 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. November 15, 2013 Vision Leadership Mouse Races PFEM Banquet Hall 115 McMenamy Rd St. Peters, MO 63376 6:30 - 11:00 p.m. November 18, 2013 Networking @ The Rail The Brass Rail 4601 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. November 21, 2013 O’Fallon Rotary Club Holy Cross Lutheran Church 8945 Veterans Memorial O’Fallon, MO 63366 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. November 23, 2013 Celebration of Trees Gala St. Charles Convention Center One Convention Dr St. Charles, MO 63376 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. November 25, 2013 Yoga on Purpose: Relax While Granting Christmas Wishes Morning Star Church 1600 Feise Road Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. November 28, 2013 O’Fallon Rotary Club Holy Cross Lutheran Church 8945 Veterans Memorial O’Fallon, MO 63366 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. December 5, 2013 O’Fallon Rotary Club Holy Cross Lutheran Church 8945 Veterans Memorial O’Fallon, MO 63366 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Painting or Install Before the Holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas are fast approaching and you are the amazing cook who prepares diner for 20 guest. When hosting Holiday Events the last thing you want to worry about is scratches or stains on your walls or flooring. BRS can give your home a clean and fresh look for the holidays, so you can give your quest your undivided attention. Instead of wondering if they have noticed the stress crack in the drywall or the stain on the carpet. Make the room warm, inviting and the center of the conversation with a fresh coat of paint and new hardwood flooring. We are offering a 10% discount off labor for Chamber members and community residents who mention the Holiday Chamber Discount. Thank you for choosing Chamber Members and Happy Holidays! Contact Brandon at BRS Custom Painting & Flooring at 636-219-9749! Check Your Smoke Detectors & Dryer Vents
Jehling Hardware your O’Fallon hometown hardware store on Main Street in O’Fallon wants your family to be safe. So now through November 15th we are offering 9 volt battery smoke alarms for $3.65 each and wired 120 volt smoke alarms for $5.19 each. Remember it’s time for you to replace batteries in your current smoke alarms now, we are offering alkaline 9 volts for $1.15 each. Just remember if your smoke alarms are over 10 years old you need to change them out. Another friendly reminder to check and clean out your dryer vents and if needed replace them too. Thank you from your home town hardware store Jehling Hardware! 1133 N Main St , O’Fallon, MO 63366, 636-294-7802.
New members are welcomed at the September General Membership Meeting held at Summit Church!
All smiles at our October Business After Hours!
Early bird members at our Morning Schmooze networking event.
All smiles at the Mercy Business After Hours!
Welcome to our new members The Darnell Group.
Members recieved a great County update from Steve Ehlmann, County Executive.
Over 140 O’Fallon Chamber members attended the October General Membership Meeting!
Rizzo’s Pasta & Pizza served up some tasty food at their grand opening.
One on one’s at the October Morning Schmooze.
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