MARCH 2013 FENTON FOCUS PRESENTED BY: FENTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WWW.FENTONMOCHAMBER.COM ROCKWOOD INT’L EXCHANGE PROGRAM….6 BUSINESS ACADEMY FOR MEMBERS………...14 LAST CALL FOR ‘A NIGHT IN PARIS AUCTION...…..10 What proved to be a beautiful day in February became icing on the cake for a great visit to our State Capitol. A comfortable motor coach ride with friends from our Chamber… a guided tour of the Capitol, complete with interesting historical facts about our state and early government… an elevator ride to the 5th floor ―Whispering Gallery‖ above the central chandelier… an aerobic stair run (above the central dome) to the spiral staircase that exits to a narrow outside walkway near the pinnacle of the Capitol for breathtaking views… an oxygen treatment before descending… an introduction in the Senate… private lunch in the Capitol… legislative visits… a tour of the Missouri Supreme Court… the Capitol Museum… Central Dairy Ice Cream… then back to the coach for a serenade of sleeping Chamber members returning to Fenton. Whew! What a great break from the office and a great opportunity to see our Capitol and legislative process in action. We all learned that our elected officials welcome our input and really do want to hear from our members. It‘s vitally important that we connect with them throughout the legislative session and make our voices heard. Special thank you to Senator Eric Schmitt, Representatives Mike Leara, John McCaherty, and Dwight Scharnhorst for their support and efforts to make this a memorable and educational event. Make plans now to be a part of the 2014 visit. This article was written by: Jim Berberich, Legislative Committee Chair, Al’s Automotive Special Guest Article by Chief John Batterton Fenton Fire District inside on page 5 Fenton Chamber Visits the State Capitol
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MARCH 2013
FENTON FOCUS PRESENTED BY: FENTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WWW.FENTONMOCHAMBER.COM
ROCKWOOD INT’L
EXCHANGE PROGRAM….6
BUSINESS ACADEMY FOR MEMBERS………...14
LAST CALL FOR ‘A NIGHT
IN PARIS AUCTION...…..10
What proved to be a beautiful day in February became icing on the cake for a great visit to our State Capitol. A comfortable motor coach ride with friends from our Chamber… a guided tour of the Capitol, complete with interesting historical facts about our state and early government… an elevator ride to the 5th floor ―Whispering Gallery‖ above the central chandelier… an aerobic stair run (above the central dome) to the spiral staircase that exits to a narrow outside walkway near the pinnacle of the Capitol for breathtaking views… an oxygen treatment before descending… an introduction in the Senate… private lunch in the Capitol… legislative visits… a tour of the Missouri Supreme Court… the Capitol Museum… Central Dairy Ice Cream… then back to the coach for a serenade of sleeping Chamber members returning to Fenton.
Whew! What a great break from the office and a great opportunity to see our Capitol and legislative process in action. We all learned that our elected officials welcome our input and really do want to hear from our members. It‘s vitally important that we connect with them throughout the legislative session and make our voices heard.
Special thank you to Senator Eric Schmitt, Representatives Mike Leara, John McCaherty, and Dwight Scharnhorst for their support and efforts to make this a memorable and educational event. Make plans now to be a part of the 2014 visit.
This article was written by: Jim Berberich, Legislative Committee Chair, Al’s Automotive
Special Guest Article by Chief John Batterton Fenton Fire District
inside on page 5
Fenton Chamber Visits the State Capitol
2013 president’s corner...
Pinnacle Partnership SSM St. Clare Health Center Pinnacle Partnership St. Anthony’s Medical Center & Urgent Care
What a great day to be a Chamber member! I know that I have talked about the synergy within the Chamber before, but I get so excited as it continues to grow every day. We just hosted our third record-breaking crowd for a monthly membership luncheon! The lunch catered by Viviano‘s was delicious and plentiful, the speaker was very informative and it was hard to even gain the attention of the crowd because there was so much networking happening around the room. I personally thought that I had a well-polished ―Elevator Speech‖ until I heard Fred Miller‘s presentation. With that being said, I am working with the sales staff within our company to apply what I learned from the presentation, and I encourage all of the members to do the same. As a matter of fact, the Chamber is giving you the perfect opportunity to perfect your ―Elevator Speech‖… on Wednesday, April 10th from 8:00am to 11:00am at the Chamber Office, we will host Fred Miller at our ―Crafting Your Elevator Speech‖ Workshop where you will leave that day with yours completed!
There are so many different types of events and opportunities within the Chamber to market your business and to get involved in supporting the community that I don‘t even know where to start. One of the Chamber‘s biggest fundraiser events of the year is the annual Dinner Auction coming up on Friday, April 5th at Andre‘s South. This event is very important to the Fenton Chamber on many different levels; it is a major fundraiser to help an ever-growing membership and it is a large part of what enables the Chamber to continually support the community by giving out the over $211,000 in scholarships that has been awarded since 1989.
As a member, there are several ways in which you can support this annual event. You can buy raffle tickets for our largest cash prize ever, donate auction items or a bottle of wine for the ―Wall of Wine‖, sponsor the event, or even buy a table with coworkers or friends. This is always an exciting evening for those who attend as it is a time to connect with fellow Chamber members and guests while supporting a great cause. This is the last big push for Chamber members to step up and show their support!
Rapidly approaching after the Dinner Auction is the Business and Community Fair that takes place on May 29th at Rockwood Summit High School. Information regarding booth registration, advertising and sponsorship opportunities is starting to be released. Last year, the Chamber completely sold out of all 109 available booths and witnessed a record 800 attendees! I would like to give a huge ―Thank You‖ to Rockwood Summit High School and Partners in Education for their accommodations and hospitality as well as their continuous support of the Chamber. We are looking forward to another successful year for one of the areas largest business fairs.
I would like to thank everyone for their support and contributions of time, money and resources to all of events and efforts of the Fenton Chamber. Without all of our members, the Chamber would not be at the point we are at today. Remember that together we can all succeed, so SHOP CHAMBER FIRST!
Sincerely, Greg Bresler President-Fenton Chamber Area Chamber of Commerce General Manager-Andre‘s Banquet Facilities & Catering
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Greg Bresler - Andre’s Banquet Facilities & Catering
1st Vice President
Scott Borlinghaus - Fabick CAT
2nd Vice President Jim Berberich - Al’s Automotive & Tire
Secretary
Vance Scherrer - SERVPRO of Fenton/South Ballwin
Treasurer Lori St. Clair - On Target Bookkeeping Services, LLC
DIRECTORS
Larry Belgeri - Westside Personnel Services
Paul Carcagno - Fortune Insurance
Jodi Clinton - Commerce Bank
Ginny Goede - The Jewelry Connection
Michael Griffin - UniGroup
Bill Hoefer - President, SSM St. Clare Health Center
Rick Nadler - Grand Rental Station
Sarah Roesslein - Drury Hotels
Dale E. Roethemeyer - Edward Jones
Debbie Schirmer - Maritz
Immediate Past President
Dale E. Roethemeyer
St. Louis County Police Liaison Captain Jeff Bader
City of Fenton Liaison
Nikki Finkbiner
STAFF
Executive Director — Jeannie Braun
Assistant Director — Lisa Rackley
Communications Coordinator — Kelly O’Daniel
Administrative Assistant — Betty Rottler
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Guest Article: Chief John Batterton
2013 Business & Community Fair
Upcoming Calendar of Events
Welcome New Members!
Good News
Congratulations On Your Ribbon Cutting!
Tech 44 / Members on the Move
Investment Mistakes to Watch For…
The mission of the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce
is to promote, support & represent business for the betterment of
How would you escape from a building in an emergency? Do you know where all the exits are in case your first choice is too crowded? Are you sure the doors will be unlocked and that the exit access, such as a hallway, will not be blocked during a fire, explosion, or other crisis?
Knowing where the emergency exits are in buildings can save your life. Some buildings, such as schools, have fire drills to practice using emergency exits. Many disasters could have been prevented if people had known where fire escapes were, and if emergency exits had not been blocked. In the case of the Station Nightclub (100 fatalities), the premises was over capacity the night fire broke out, and the majority of patrons proceeded to the front door, which was woefully inadequate to evacuate the number of people trying to escape.
492 people died in the deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history, the Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston in 1942. Guests could only exit through a revolving door, which became blocked during the stampede to escape the fire. There are now regulations requiring that exits of large buildings open outward, and that enough emergency exits are provided to accommodate the building's capacity.
What is an exit route? An exit route is a continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel from any point within a workplace to a place of safety. An exit route consists of three parts: • Exit access – portion of an exit route that leads to an exit. • Exit – portion of an exit route that is generally separated from other areas to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge. • Exit discharge – part of the exit route that leads directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside.
Are employers required to have emergency action plans? If you have 10 or fewer employees, you may communicate your plan orally. If you have more than 10 employees, however, your plan must be written, kept in the workplace, and available for employee review. Although employers are required to have an emergency action plan (EAP) only when
the applicable OSHA standard requires it, OSHA strongly recommends that all employers have an EAP.
When you enter a building:
• Locate exits immediately When you enter a building you should look for all available exits. Some exits may be in front and some in back of you. Be prepared to use your closest exit. You may not be able to use main exit.
• Check for clear exit paths Make sure aisles are wide enough, not obstructed by chairs or furniture. Check to make sure your exit door is not blocked or chained. If there are not at least two exits or exit paths are blocked, report the violation to management and leave the building if it is not immediately addressed.
• Do you feel safe? Does the building appear to be overcrowded? Are there fire sources i.e. candles burning, cigarettes or cigars burning, pyrotechnics, or other heat sources that may make you feel unsafe? Are there safety systems in place such as alternative exits, sprinklers, and smoke alarms? Ask management to clarify your concerns. If you do not feel safe in the building, leave immediately.
During an emergency:
• React immediately If an alarm sounds, you see smoke or fire, or other unusual disturbance immediately exit the building in an orderly fashion.
• Get out, stay out! Once you have escaped, stay out. Under no circumstances should you ever go back into a burning building.
Knowing the location of exits can save your life. Always take the time to plan your escape route!
Maritz employees and Elite Cuisine representatives celebrated the opening of the second E-Mart inside Maritz on February 12th. This E-Mart is available to all local businesses and organizations looking to add a new, fresh choice for their employees.
E-Mart offers a fresh solution to break rooms: a place for employees to enjoy a large variety of healthy, nutritious food options with 24/7/365 convenience. Fully equipped with fresh-made salads, sandwiches, fresh fruit, healthy snacks, 100% juices and much more at your ease and convenience. A cashless retail convenience. With this kiosk system, it is quick, easy and ELITE!
Rockwood School District International
Exchange Program
Rockwood School District actively promotes international understanding and global awareness among young people from this country and from other countries by hosting international student exchanges.
Exchange students come with their own spending money and are fully insured. Host families are asked to provide a nice warm bed and a quiet place to study, 3 meals a day, love, and support.
All exchange programs through Rockwood School District are planned and carried out according to a specified set of guidelines. If you are interested in becoming a host family for an exchange student and for additional information, please contact Rhonda Monigan via email at [email protected].
E-Mart Introduced at Maritz with Ribbon Cutting
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Pacesetter Partnership Olde Towne Fenton Business Association Pacesetter Partnership Fortune
The Fenton Chamber Staff started the year off on the right foot by attending a local Fred Pryor Seminar on the topic ‗Managing Multiple Priorities‘. From this seminar, Fenton Chamber staff gained valuable tools and information that will help us to be more effective and efficient at the office as professionals and at home as individuals. If anyone has taken a Fred Pryor Seminar like this, you know the impact that it has on you and your business. We look forward to attending more seminars like this in the future, continuing our education as a team!
Fenton Chamber Staff Attends Local Fred Pryor Seminar
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Pacesetter Partnership Westside Personnel Services Pacesetter Partnership Jefferson College
Registration Now Available!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Rockwood Summit High School
1780 Hawkins Road; Fenton MO
3:30pm—4:30pm Business to Business Networking
4:30pm—6:30pm Open to the Public
Don’t miss this popular Chamber and Community event! Last year, we completely sold out of all 109 available booths
and had a record 800 attendees! That being said, we have added more booths and more sponsorship opportunities this year!
Visit www.fentomochamber.com for more information.
BOOTH INFORMATION. SPONSORSHIPS. ADVERTISING.
Exhibitor Booth—3’ x 6’ Members: $150
Non-Members: $ 275
Mini Booth—3’ x 4’ Members: $100
Non-Members: $200
Restaurant Booth $150 refundable deposit
provide food samples at event
Spotlight Sponsor-$1000 (1) Exclusive Available
Premier Sponsor-$500 Thank you, Alliance Credit Union!
Your ad will appear in a special section of The Current News Magazine!
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!
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Pacesetter Partnership Edward Jones—Sean C. King Pacesetter Partnership Edward Jones-Dale E. Roethemeyer
Auction Donations Due to the Chamber Office by
Friday, March 15th in order to be recognized in the program.
Donations received after this date are welcomed and appreciated.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
A Night in Paris 17th Annual Dinner Auction
Friday, April 5, 2013 6:00pm-10:30pm
Andre’s South Banquet Center 4254 Telegraph Road, St. Louis MO
You can support this event by:
* Attending the Event * Becoming a Sponsor * Advertising in the Program * Donating an Item to Auction * Purchasing Raffle Tickets * Volunteering at the Event * Donating a Bottle of Wine
Event Tickets: $50/Person, $450/Table of Ten *** Pricing will increase after March 22nd ***
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call (636) 717-0200
- or go to the Chamber website -
www.fentonmochamber.com
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Partner Club Coughlin, Donovan, Niehaus & Scherle, P.C. Partner Club U.S. Cellular
The Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce has recently become a charter member of Tech 44: The Ideas Highway. This new initiative creates business opportunities along the Interstate 44 corridor by leveraging collective resources, while respecting the unique assets of each individual community. Naturally linked by geography, this group‘s members are also connected via Interstate 44 which presents an opportunity to brand this area as a region of note, thereby broadening the level of recognition with those outside of Missouri‘s borders. The Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce will be representing current business members while helping to attract new business to our area.
Updates regarding this partnership will be provided as they become available.
Members on the Move!
Please note the following Chamber members’ address changes:
Edward Jones—Matt Thomason 900 South Highway Drive, Ste. 101
Fenton, MO 63026
Express Employment Professionals 8039 Watson Road
Webster Groves, MO 63119
St. Anthony’s Charitable Foundation 10010 Kennerly Road St. Louis, MO 63128
The Wallach Law Firm 1068 South Woods Mill Road Town & Country, MO 63017
If your contact information needs updated, contact the Chamber Office.
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FREE BINGO FOR SENIORS 55+ AT DELMAR GARDENS Tuesday, March 19th; 2:30pm-3:30pm; 1 Arbor Terrace, Fenton, MO. Every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Delicious snacks and drinks. Seating is limited so please RSVP to 636-343-0016.
―MIND YOUR BUSINESS‖ SMALL BUSINESS LECTURE SERIES AT ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS Wednesday, March 20th; 5:00pm-8:30pm; 1640 South Lindbergh. Topic: The Basics of Writing a Business Plan. Please contact the St. Louis County Library for more information or to make a reservation at 314-994-3300 or stop by any location.
THE EASTER BUNNY IS COMING TO MCDONALD‘S! Thursday, March 21st; 4:00pm-6:00pm; McDonald‘s—Valley Park; 2109 Smizer Station Road; Fenton, MO. Bring your camera for a visit with the Easter Bunny! Children will receive an Easter egg from the Easter Bunny for a prize! Limit one egg per child. Come join us!!!
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT DELMAR GARDENS Saturday, March 23rd; 2:00pm-4:00pm; 1 Arbor Terrace, Fenton, MO. Join us for an Easter Eggstravaganza! Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Enjoy games galore; magic shows; huge Easter egg hunt; bounce houses and much much more! For any additional information, please call 636-343-0016.
SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT AT STRATFORD Saturday, March 30th; 11:00am-6:00pm; 800 South Highway Drive; Fenton, MO. Open House Tournament 11AM. Registration: $25 All-Inclusive which covers the tournament, food and drinks. There will be 3 divisions: power, intermediate, and recreational. (Coed 6‘s) For more information or to RSVP [email protected].
HAPPY HOUR ART! BEER AND BRUSHES AT THE STUDIO CORNER IN FENTON PLAZA Saturday, April 6th; 5:00pm-7:00pm; 14 Fenton Plaza; Fenton MO. Art & Drinks every 1st Saturday of the month, featuring a different project every time. Cost: $30 if you bring your own drinks, $40 provided drinks. All supplies included in both. Please pre-register… the event will be canceled if no one is signed up. For more information or to register, call Camille at 636-326-9100.
REFRESH LEADERSHIP LIVE SIMULCAST AT MARTIZ PRESENTED BY EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS Wednesday, April 17th; 8:00am-12:00pm; Maritz Theatre; 1400 South Highway Drive; Fenton MO. Local HR company, Express Employment Professionals is proud to present a unique, exciting opportunity to join business leaders from throughout the area for a special event, featuring speakers who have proved they not only understand the principles of great leadership - they live them. Event speakers include: Guy Kawasaki, Terry Bradshaw and Amanda Gore. Visit the Chamber website to download full event flyer. This event is available to you at NO CHARGE! RSVP to 314-968-2700.
Local Community Events
Partner Club SERVPRO of Fenton/South Ballwin
For a complete list of events, visit www.fentonmochamber.com
Partner Club American Eagle Credit Union
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Committed Member Midwest BankCentre Committed Member Rataj-Krueger Architects, Inc.
Investment Mistakes to Watch For… at Different Stages of Life
As an investor, how can you avoid making mistakes? It’s not always easy, because investing can be full of potential pitfalls. But if you know what the most common mistakes are at different stages of an investor’s life, you may have a better chance of avoiding these costly errors. Let’s take a look at some investment mistakes you’ll want to avoid when you’re young, when you’re in mid-career, when you’re nearing retirement and when you’ve just retired.
When you’re young… Mistake: Investing too conservatively (or not at all)
If you‘re just entering the working world, you may not have a lot of money with which to invest. But don‘t wait until your income grows — putting away even a small amount each month can prove quite helpful. Additionally, don‘t make the mistake of investing primarily in short-term vehicles that may preserve your principal but offer little in the way of growth potential. Instead, position your portfolio for growth. Of course, stock prices will always fluctuate, but you potentially have decades to overcome these short-term declines. Since this money is for retirement, your focus should be on the long term — and it‘s impossible to reach long-term goals with short-term, highly conservative investments.
When you’re in mid-career… Mistake: Putting insufficient funds into your retirement accounts
At this stage of your life, your earning power may well have increased substantially. As a result, you should have more money available to invest for the future — specifically, you may now be able to ―max out‖ on your IRA and still boost your contributions to your employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as your 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b). These retirement accounts offer tax advantages that you may not receive in ordinary savings and investment accounts. Try to put more money into these retirement accounts every time your salary goes up.
When you’re nearing retirement… Mistake: Not having balance in your investment portfolio
When they‘re within just a few years of retirement, some people may go to extremes, either investing too aggressively to try to make up for lost time or too conservatively in an attempt to avoid potential declines. Both these strategies could be risky. So as you near retirement, seek to balance your portfolio. This could mean shifting some of your investment dollars into fixed-income vehicles to provide for your current income needs while still own-ing stocks that provide the growth potential to help keep up with inflation in your retirement years.
When you’ve just retired… Mistake: Failing to determine an appropriate withdrawal rate
Upon reaching retirement, you will need to carefully manage the money you‘ve accumulated in your IRA, 401(k) and all other investment accounts. Obviously, your chief concern is outliving your money, so you‘ll need to determine how much you can withdraw each year. To arrive at this figure, take into account your current age, your projected longevity, the amount of money you‘ve saved and the estimated rate of return you‘re getting from your investments. This type of calculation is complex, so you may want to consult with a financial professional. By avoiding these errors, you can help ensure that, at each stage of your life, you’re doing what you can to keep making progress toward your financial goals.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Committed Member SAMMY J Balloon Creations Committed Member Schmersahl Treloar & Company CPA’s
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You might be surprised to find out that, by clicking on this logo on the front page of the Chamber website, you gain instant access to materials that can help your business!
We highly recommend checking out this exciting business tool, complimentary to all Chamber members!
* Cutting-edge resources designed to help grow and develop your business
* Unlimited access to on-demand video resources that focus on business & personal development
* Relevant business articles & news feeds
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Content on the ‘Business Academy‘ page will update each month in order to bring you the most current, up-to-date information.
WOW! Six new 3-5 minute videos are uploaded to the website each month which can be viewed at no cost to you.
ALSO, you have the opportunity to purchase full-length seminars for you and/or your employees to view.
THERE’S MORE... Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available!
Thank You !
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Good News Thank you to everyone who attended the Ribbon Cutting at Breakthrough Pain Relief Clinic… what a great showing of support for this exciting occasion! Thank you to Que Pasa! Mexican Restaurant, for sponsoring and hosting this year‘s first Business After Hours event! Also, thank you to everyone who attended! Thank you to Maryville University-Sunset Hills for hosting this quarter‘s Chamber Nation Training Class and thank you to those members who attended! Thank you to the latest Fenton Chamber enewsletter sponsors: Rockwood South Middle School, CJS Roofing, National Laser & Inkjet Cartridge Service. Thank you to Waterproof Solutions for their sponsorship of the March Membership Luncheon! Thank you to RiverChase & Viviano’s Festa Italiano, for their hospitality at this month‘s membership luncheon. Thank you to our guest speaker at the March Luncheon: Fred Miller with his presentation on "Crafting Your Elevator Speech, Floor by Floor, with - NO SWEAT! Wow, what an eye-opener! Thank you to everyone who donated a door prize at this month‘s Membership Luncheon: Sherman Auto Sales Inc., SAMMY J Balloon Creations, Kenrick’s Meats & Catering, Ad Source One, The Jewelry Connection, Karen THE Connector, American Eagle Credit Union, Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs, McManus Construction Inc., Fischer & Christoff, Jilly’s Café and Steakhouse, Amy Moore with The Current News Magazine, Bark Park at Unger Dog Park, Proposed Fenton Elks Lodge, Julie Krapf of Jewels by Julie.
Committed Member Carrollton Bank Committed Member Juice Plus - Sherry Amen
Circle of Concern has promoted Chris Pallozola as Executive Director, effective February 1st. Pallozola started at Circle this September as Community Relations Director and was named Acting Executive Director in November.
SERVPRO® of West Kirkwood/Sunset Hills and SERVPRO® of Fenton/South Ballwin has been named No. 1 in the cleanup and restoration industry for the 10th consecutive year. The company was also placed in the Top 10 overall of the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 rankings for the third year in a row.
Our Condolences…
Please keep Russ Ahlheim of Ad Source One and his family in your thoughts
with the recent passing of his mother.
St. Luke’s Hospital is the only hospital in St. Louis to be named one of America‘s 50 Best Hospitals in 2013 by Healthgrades. This is the seventh year in a row that St. Luke‘s has achieved this designation, and the only hospital in St. Louis to be named one of America‘s 50 Best Hospitals since the inception of the list.
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February 28th—Business After Hours at Que Pasa!
Committed Member On Target Bookkeeping Services, LLC Committed Member McManus Construction Inc.
March 1st—Chamber Nation Training at Maryville University
March 6th—Membership Luncheon at RiverChase
SPONSORED BY: Thank you to everyone
in attendance at the March Luncheon!
Guest Speaker
Fred Miller Steven Pollard
Waterproof Solutions
NEXT TRAINING CLASS IS
SCHEDULED!
FRIDAY MAY 3RD
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Upcoming Calendar of Chamber Events
Wednesday, April 3rd—Membership Luncheon at American Legion Post 400—11:00am-1:00pm; 2 Gravois Road, Fenton MO. Sponsored by: Grand Rental Station. Join us for a Fish Fry luncheon at American Legion Hall, a new location for our monthly Chamber luncheon, yet one of the oldest establishments in Fenton! The program will be strictly networking! Cost: $18 members; $20 guests. Please RSVP by Friday, March 29th online at www.fentonmochamber.com or call the Chamber Office at 636-717-0200. Pre-payment is requested.
Friday, April 5th—”A Night in Paris” Dinner Auction at Andre’s South—6:30pm-10:30pm; 4254 Telegraph Rd., St. Louis MO. Join us for a sophisticated and stylish evening devoted to "A Night in Paris" at this year‘s event. Funds raised help with the cost of running an ever-growing Fenton Chamber and allow us to continually give thousands of dollars each year to Fenton area students through our Scholarship program. Purchase your Dinner Auction tickets today at $50 each or $450/Table of 10 (After March 22nd, $60 each or $500/Table of 10). Also, purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win up to $1000! Tickets can be purchased for $20 each or 6 for $100. There are numerous ways to get involved with this event: Attend, Donate, Sponsor, Advertise, Volunteer. Contact the Chamber Office today!
Wednesday, April 10th—”Crafting Your Elevator Speech” Workshop with Fred Miller—8:00am-11:00am; Location TBD; Fenton MO. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to participate in an interactive workshop where you will not only gain the knowledge to create an Elevator Speech of your own , but you will walk away from this workshop with your COMPLETED Elevator Speech! Please consider joining us for this one-of-a-kind event… you‘ll be glad you did! Cost: $65. Please RSVP for this event by going online to the Chamber Website or by calling the Chamber Office at 636-717-0200.
Friday, April 12th—Ribbon Cutting at Edward Jones-Matt Thomason—2:00pm-3:00pm; 900 South Highway Drive, Suite 101, Fenton MO. Join us in celebrating Matt Thomason's branch office relocation with a Ribbon Cutting celebration with the Fenton Chamber, friends, family and staff! Come support a fellow Chamber member on this exciting occasion. Please RSVP on the Chamber website or call the Chamber Office at 636-717-0200 if you plan to attend.
Monday, April 15th—New Resident Mailing Due to Chamber Office—1400 South Highway Drive, Suite 99, Fenton MO. Get noticed by new residents to the Fenton and surrounding communities! Each quarter, the Fenton Chamber sends out a "Welcome Packet" to new residents to the area within the previous three months. To participate, just drop off/mail in 200 half-page flyers and $50 payment to the Chamber Office by this date... It's that simple! Questions can be directed to the Chamber Office at 636-717-0200.
Committed Member The Grounds Guys of Fenton Committed Member Mary Kay Cosmetics-Linda Branham
ONLINE PAYMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL EVENTS!
8039 Watson Road
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New Members Welcome Our Newest Members! Please join us in welcoming our newest Chamber mem-
bers by patronizing their businesses. Their Chamber membership reflects their integrity as a responsible busi-ness owner and demonstrates their commitment to the community.
American Eagle Credit Union 1001 Lynch Street
St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone: 314-657-9305
Contact: Cindy Helmkamp www.ameaglecu.org
Business to Business Insurance
and Employee Benefits Fenton, MO 63026
Phone: 314-698-8825 Contact: Edwin Penfold
Siebert Agency, Ltd. - Bill Siebert
558 Gravois Road, Ste. 200 Fenton, MO 63026
Phone: 636-343-1000 Contact: Betty Glidewell
siebertinsurance.com
Travelers Lane Hillsboro, MO 63050 Phone: 314-223-1224
Contact: Pat Lane
Committed Member Nolan Office Interiors Committed Member Z Total Body, LLC
New Member Referrals!
Vick Carpenter of Prism Touch Massage referred Pat Lane with Travelers Lane
Newest Partner Member!
American Eagle Credit Union joined the Chamber at the
Partner Club Level!
Pictured (left to right): Jeannie Braun-FACC Executive Director; Curtis Turner-Intelligent Staffing & Consulting; Jody Holborow-Cori Manor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center; Edwin Penfold-Business to Business Insurance & Employee Benefits; Jack Fox, Tracy Mills, Cindy Helmkamp-American Eagle Credit Union; Rick Clifton-American Roofing & Exteriors; Lori St. Clair-On Target Bookkeeping Services; Greg Bresler-Andre‘s Banquet Facilities & Catering
Thank you to all of the new members who attended the March Membership Lunch at RiverChase of Fenton!
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Renewing Members for February
Ad Source One • Alliance Credit Union • Aschinger Electric Company AT&T Missouri • Biermann Accounting Services, LLC • Blue Chip Pest Services
Borgetti‘s Bar and Grill • Chiropractic Accident and Wellness Center Frey Carpet & Furnishings • Friesen Family Medicine • Manpower International
Miken Technologies • Missouri Career Center • Neighbors Credit Union NextStep For Life, Employment Services • Payroll 1 • Power Supply Industries
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers • Rieger Landscaping & Gardening Sam‘s Club #4741 • Sanford-Brown College • Schaefer Autobody Centers Shelter Insurance-Mike Finney • SSM St. Clare Health Center Foundation
St. Louis County Government-Wasinger • St. Luke‘s Hospital • St. Luke‘s Urgent Care The Private Bank • The Wallach Law Firm • Town & Country Landscaping
U.S. Bank • Xtreme Krav Maga & Fitness • Zipp Express
PARTNERSHIP RENEWALS
Edward Jones-Sean C. King • Express Employment Professionals SERVPRO of Fenton/South Ballwin • State Far Insurance/Marty Wilder Agency
Committed Member Construction Appliance by AUTCOhome Committed Member Extra Space Storage
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FENTONFOCUS
Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce
1400 South Highway Drive, Suite 99
Fenton MO 63099
(636) 717-0200
(636) 717-0214 Fax
www.fentonmochamber.com
Membership Luncheon
American Legion Hall 2 Gravois Road
Fenton, MO 63026
Wednesday, April 3rd 11:00am—1:00pm
Sponsored by: Grand Rental Station. Join us for a Fish Fry luncheon at American Legion Hall, a
new location for our monthly luncheon, yet one of the oldest establishments in Fenton! The
program will be strictly networking!
Cost: $18 members; $20 guests
Please RSVP by Friday, March 29th online or contact the Chamber Office.
New Resident Mailing Due!
Monday, April 15th Flyers due to the Chamber Office
1400 South Highway Drive Suite 99, Fenton MO 63099
Get noticed by new residents to the Fenton and surrounding communities! Each quarter, the
Fenton Chamber sends out a "Welcome Packet" to new residents to the area within the previous
three months. To participate, just drop off/mail in 200 half-page flyers and $50 payment to the Chamber Office by this date... It's that simple!
Cost: $50, Provide 200 flyers
Please direct your questions to the Chamber Office at (636) 717-0200.
