IN ACTION Greater North County Chamber of Commerce
Vol. 61 No. 10 Monthly Publication (USPS 116450)
January 2014
2014 SPONSORS GOLD
Calendar of Events
January 2014
January 1
Office Closed
Happy New Year
January 8
Board Meeting
Cugino’s Restaurant
11:30am-1:00pm
January 10
Ambassador Lunch
DeLeo’s Deli
11:00 am
January 14
Coffee Klatch
Starbucks
7:30-8:30 am
January 15
Membership
Luncheon
Catering To You
11:30am-1:00pm
January 22
Women In Networking
Cannoli’s Restaurant
11:30am-1:00pm
Business After Hours
Life Care Center of
Florissant
1201 Garden Plaza Dr.
5:00-7:00 pm
GOLD
The 2013 Nite of Stars Holiday Gala was the best yet! Congratulations to Pat & Lora
Click, owners of Click Heating and Cooling, our 2014 Business Persons of the Year!
We would like to thank all of our 2014 major sponsors. Platinum Sponsor, Christian
Hospital; Gold Sponsors, SSM DePaul Health Center and The Bridge at Florissant;
Silver Sponsors, Delmar Gardens North/Garden Villas North, Handyman True Value
Hardware, and US Bank; Bronze Sponsors, Charter Business, DeSmet Retirement
Community, Incarnate Word Academy, and Valley Industries; Copper Sponsors,
AT&T Communications, Click Heating and Cooling, Kwik Kopy Printing, Meridian
Waste Services, LLC, St. Catherine Retirement Community, and Zykan Family
Partnership; Sweet Farewell Sponsors, Nimmons Wealth Management, and Lutheran
Senior Services at Hidden Lake; Wheelbarrow of Booze Sponsor, Curves/Bonnie
Barczykowski; and Mystery Box Sponsors, Trinity Catholic High School, and
White Auto Body Centers. We look forward to working with each and every one of
you in 2014. Happy New Year!
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2013/2014 Officers Colleen Hannibal, Chairwoman NHC HomeCare St. Louis 314-434-2497 Jon Vogt, Vice Chairman Catering To You 839-3244 Brice VanSant, Secretary Labor Ready 314-921-1414 Elizabeth Wade, Treasurer Pulaski Bank 314-317-4745 Julie Berthold, Past Chairwoman Berthold Carpet Cleaning 803-8843 Carolyn Marty, President Greater North County Chamber 831-3500
2013/2014 Directors Bret Berigan Christian Hospital 314-653-5304 Dick Cerame Paul Cerame Auto Group 314-838-2400 Rick Dorsey Ahlheim & Dorsey, LLC 636-940-8000 Chief Michael Gantner Black Jack Fire Protection District 314-741-9905 Rosemary Hodges SSM DePaul Health Center 314-344-7450 Kenneth McGhee Archway Memorial Chapel 895-3900 Dhari Pearson Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza 314-972-7272 Melissa Rakers Neighbors Credit Union 314-838-4666 Craig Szczuka, Falcon Service, Inc. 355-5002 Dr. Grayling Tobias Hazelwood School District 314-953-5000 Don Zykan Meridian Waste Services, LLC 960-6085 Debbie Wright, Editor & Designer [email protected]
Greater North County Chamber Office
420 W. Washington
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 831-3500 Fax (314) 831-9682
www.greaternorthcountychamber.com
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce
In Action Newsletter
Monthly Publication
Vol. 61 No.10 (USPS 116450)
Periodical Postage Paid Florissant, MO 63033
2014 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center & The Bridge at Florissant
January 2014
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Chamber Happening Around Town
Chairwoman’s Message
January Business After Hours
Welcome New Chamber Members
Monthly Membership Meeting
Member Renewals
Business After Hours
Thank You to our Auction Donors
Tip of the Hat
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January 2014- Page 3
2014 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center & The Bridge at Florissant
CHAMBER “HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN”
The Chamber welcomed Beth Fishbeck
and Bloomers Florist with a plaque
presentation at her shop located at
14040 New Halls Ferry Road
Carolyn Marty, Julie Berthold and
Kristen Turner enjoying some time
together at the December Business
After Hours held at the Chamber
office on the 11th
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Chief Ganter and Assistant Fire
Chief Corbin get a visit from Santa
at the December membership
meeting at Norwood Hills C.C.
The Chamber welcomed Tierra
Fluker owner of Distinctive
Company with a plaque presentation
at the Chamber office
A huge thank you to Greg Horta
alias “Big Papa G” for providing the
wonderful music at our Nite of Stars
Holiday Gala event
Guests enjoyed some great food and
drink while casually networking
during the December Business After
Hours at the Chamber office
GNC Chamber Chairwoman Colleen
Hannibal and Dhari Pearson, owner
of Papa Murphy’s Pizza enjoy some
down time after a hard day at work
The chamber welcomed John Keller
(Carrolton Bank), Dr. Martin
Schmaltz and Kecia Witt (World
Finance Corp) with their
membership plaques
Mark Behlmann gives Santa a spot
on his lap as Tim Lee looks on at the
December monthly membership
luncheon . Thanks for stopping by
Santa…..all enjoyed your visit
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2014 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center & The Bridge at Florissant
I am excited as we move forward into 2014! Our Chamber is an integral part of several
communities and I am extremely grateful for all who contributed to making 2013 a tremendously successful year for
us. Our events, luncheons, after hours, lead groups, and ribbon cuttings have been growing with more and more
members joining in our festivities. This is what has made our Chamber such a strong supporter of each other and our
businesses. North County remains strong, thanks to our members. I look forward to continued growth and success
with the upcoming year.
I send out a big thank you to everyone who put together our Nite of Stars Gala at the Detrick Atrium last month.
What a huge success. The room was beautiful, filled with chatter, laughter, fun, music and entertainment for all. We
appreciate everyone who supported this year’s event with your attendance, your sponsorships, and all of the amaz-
ing auction items. Special thanks to Howard Nimmons and Kevin McClain for being our delightful auctioneers
during our live auction portion of the evening.
I would also like to thank and congratulate Pat and Lora Click as they were announced as our 2014 Business
Persons of the Year. Pat and Lora have donated so many years of time, energy, money, and support to help our
North County community. This amazing couple is so deserving of this honor. We will be formally recognizing the
Clicks at our upcoming Installation Dinner in April 2014. More details will follow in the coming months.
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. I look forward to what lies ahead for
us in 2014! Thank you to all for your continued support.
Colleen Hannibal
Chairwoman of the Board
North County Marketing Strategy Meeting
The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and North County Incorporated will host a North County Marketing
Strategy—Community Engagement Meeting on Friday, January 31, 2014, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at St. Louis
Community College-Florissant Valley, Emerson Center building.
The goal of this meeting is to allow our members to share their ideas and thoughts regarding marketing for North County. The
focus will be on perception issues concerning housing, crime, and education.
The cost of lunch, which will be included with the meeting, is $12 per person. Advanced registration and payment for lunch is
required by Monday, January 27, 2014.
To register, please call the Chamber office at 314-831-3500.
Chairwoman’s Message
2014 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center & The Bridge at Florissant
January 2014—Page 5
Business After Hours
Wednesday, January 22 from 5:00—7:00 pm
Life Care Center of Florissant
1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (63033)
Stop by and start the New Year off with some great
appetizers, drinks and casual networking.
Bring a co-worker, family member or friend.
RSVP’s appreciated at 314-831-3500
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2014 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center & The Bridge at Florissant
Welcome
New Chamber Members
The Greater North County Chamber of
Commerce Governmental Affairs
Committee would like our members
to be aware of this opening in case
anyone is interested in applying.
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District will have two
Board of Trustee openings in March, 2014.
The District publicizes open Trustee positions based on
Charter requirements. Anyone interested in these open
positions should apply to St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay or
St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley by February
21, 2014. Each official will appoint a Trustee to serve on
the board based on their jurisdiction.
Trustees serve four-year terms. They must be registered
voters and residents of their jurisdiction for three years
and must continue to live in their jurisdiction during their
term of office.
Nominations may be sent to Mayor Slay at 1200 Market
Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103 or to County Executive
Dooley at 41 South Central Avenue, Clayton, Missouri
63105.
First National Bank Sharon Johnson
10714 West Florissant
(63136)
314-521-1581
Dr. Martin Schmaltz 7157 N. Lindbergh
(63042)
314-731-4201
Chiropractor
Sign-A-Rama Ron Nash
8215 Lindbergh Blvd.
(63031)
314-838-2595
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2014 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center & The Bridge at Florissant
Berthold Carpet Cleaning
Bill Bush Massage
Black Jack Fire District
Boain Dental
Bret Berigan
Cannoli’s Restaurant
Canvas On Demand
Carolyn Marty
Catering To You
Christian Hospital
Citizens Bank
City of Florissant
Colleen Hannibal
Commercial Bank
Community News
Complete Auto Body
Cookie Lee Jewelry
Craig Szczuka
Deaver’s Sports Bar
Debbie Wright
Delmar Gardens North
Dhari Pearson
Dick Cerame
Don Zykan
Dooley’s Florist
DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton
Edible Arrangements
Elizabeth & Matt Wade
Emerald Green Golf Course
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Florissant Garage
Garden Villas North
Genovese Jewelers
GNCC Board of Directors
Goeke’s Produce
Golf Club of Florissant
Goody
Hampton Inn
Hazelwood School District
Hendel’s Restaurant
Don Henefer Jewelers
Hutchen’s Mortuary
Incarnate Word Academy
Independent News
Jon Vogt
Karen McKay
Korte’s Frameshop
L.S.S. at Hidden Lake
Lauren Cooper
Life Care Center of Florissant
Lohr Distributing
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Cheryl Hirsch
Mayor Tom Schneider
Melissa Rakers
Missouri Botanical Garden
Nagel’s Variety Store
North County, Inc.
Norwood Hills Country Club
Office Depot
Old Town Donuts
Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Pepsi, Corp.
Pirrone’s Pizzeria
Portrait Innovations
PRP Wine International
Pretty N Posh Spa*Parties*Accessories
Prudential Select
Randall’s Wines & Spirits
Rebecca Larson
Rick Dorsey
River City Rascals
Ronsick’s Auto Care
Rosemary Hodges
Rothman Furniture
Schaefer Auto Body Centers
Schlafly Brewing Company
SSM DePaul Health Center
St. Louis Blues Hockey
St. Louis Cardinals Baseball
St. Louis County Police
Starbucks Coffee
Stygar Florissant Chapel
Tiffany Jackson
Trinity Catholic High School
US Bank
Venus Martz
Wicked Addiction
Yacovelli’s Restaurant
Zykan Family Partnership
Thank You to our 2013 Nite of Stars Auction Donors
2014 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center & The Bridge at Florissant
Tip of the Hat
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White Auto Body Centers White Christmas Car Giveaway recipients Ana Maria
Alfonso-Waller and Denise Beasley who each
received a “new” car at the annual “White”
Christmas event.
North County Christian School Packing & Sealing 10,000 meals for hungry children in Jamaica or Haiti donated by local families.
Another 240 were taken to Local Food Banks in the St. Louis area.
Pallottine Renewal Center Awarded $2,050 from the National Heart Council to purchase an Automatic External Defibrillator.
Citizens Bank Florissant location celebrating 25th Anniversary on January 17, 2014.
Rick Dorsey Elected 2014 Vice Chair of the St. Louis County Boundary Commission.
City of Florissant Chris Roth, retiring as Director of Human Resources after serving the City for 32 years.
&
Sonya Brooks-White, selected as the new Director of Human Resources.
City of Hazelwood Firefighters/Paramedics for fixing up and donating bikes to families in need for the past 27 years.
2014 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center & The Bridge at Florissant
January 2014—Page 9
Ahlheim & Dorsey, LLC
Blue’s Arthouse Graphics & Web Design
Brief Reflections Resale, LLC
Busken Construction Corporation
Charbonier Manor
Citizens National Bank
City of Florissant
Click Heating & Cooling
Commercial Bank
Community News
Cornerstone Bakery
El-Mel, Inc.
Emerald Greens
Extra Space Storage
Fairway Management, Inc.
Ferguson-Florissant School District
Florissant Dental Services
Florissant Valley Chorus-SPEBSQSA
Friends of Imperial Crown Pet Cemetery
Fritz’s Frozen Custard
Glenfield Apartments
Goldkamp Heating & Cooling
Handyman True Value Hardware
(Washington St. )
Handyman True Value Hardware (N. Hwy 67)
Incarnate Word Academy
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Lackland Plaza Apartments
McDonalds Restaurant (Florissant Oaks)
McDonalds Restaurant (Flower Valley)
McDonalds Restaurant (Hazelwood)
McDonalds Restaurant (W. Florissant)
McDonalds Restaurant (Parker Rd.)
McDonalds Restaurant (Shackleford)
Metro Apartments @ 70
Midwest Smiles Family Dentistry
Mr. Bob Garrett
North County Christian School
Resler-Kerber Optometry
Ronsick’s Auto Care, Inc.
Saint Louis Management Group
State Farm Insurance (Jan Grafeman)
Stygar Florissant Chapel
Valley Industries
White Auto Body, Inc.
Woodland Dental Care
Zykan Family Partnership
Members who recently renewed!
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2014 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center & The Bridge at Florissant
Money Mailer of N.W. St. Louis County Member Since 2008
Dwight Alberhasky, Owner
Marketing and Advertising Opportunities
In the Greater St. Louis Area
916 Lands End Circle (63304)
314-363-8093
Mississippi Valley Roofing Member Since 1975
Henry Darabcsek, Owner
Providing Quality Roofing Services to the
Greater St. Louis area for over 40 years
27 St. Anthony (63031)
314-838-4451
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Gary Behlmann, Founder of Accessible
Play, Inc., age 62 lost his battle with pancreatic
cancer on Saturday, November 30.
Robert “Bob” Scollay III, owner of
The UPS Store in Dierbergs Plaza, passed
away unexpectedly on Friday, December 13.
The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce staff and board of directors
offers our sincere sympathy to the families, friends and co-workers of the following
Chamber members who have recently passed away.
2014 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center & The Bridge at Florissant
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Monthly Membership Luncheon
Wednesday, January 15 from 11:30am-1:00pm
Catering To You Banquet Center (12775 New Halls Ferry Rd. 63033)
Meeting Sponsor: Valley Industries
Program: Marketing Your Business
$20 per person with prior reservations. Deadline for reservations is Monday, January 13.
$23 per person for walk-ins if facility can accommodate.
Reserve online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com or by phone at 314-831-3500 No shows will be billed
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