Celebrating 60 Years
BUSINESS
a publication of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce
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O’FALLON CHAMBER CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF HELPING BUSINESSES
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his is a special month for the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce. On September 15, 1953, our Chamber was officially incorporated. During our move last year, while purging the storage room, we found a box of historical documents, including our articles of incorporation and board minutes. As you can imagine, O’Fallon was a much different place 60 years ago. Looking through the minutes, there is no doubt that the leaders of our early Chamber were just as committed to the economic vitality of O’Fallon that we still work for. Interstate 70 was making its way through town and the big discussion at Chamber Board meetings was which neon sign
the Chamber should buy to direct travelers to stop in town. Speakers at membership meetings included Stanley Anonsen of Mallincrodt discussing their plans for their new site at Weldon Spring. Board members also lobbied on behalf of residents and businesses to increase public transportation, especially with the expected completion of a new bridge in St. Charles- which you may recognize as the Blanchette Bridge! Of course, through the last 60 years our O’Fallon Chamber has continued Continued on pg 6 to serve our members and
SEPTEMBER 2013