april 2013 fenton focus newsletter
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APRIL 2013
FENTON FOCUS PRESENTED BY: FENTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WWW.FENTONMOCHAMBER.COM
REGISTER FOR THESE
UPCOMING EVENTS……..7
OPPORTUNITIES AT THE 2013 BUS/COMM FAIR...14
2013 DINNER AUCTION
RECAP/THANK YOUS…..10
Special Guest Article Mayor Dennis Hancock
located on page 5
2013 Business & Community Fair Wednesday, May 29th * 4:30-6:30PM * Rockwood Summit
LAST YEAR… WE HAD A RECORD 800 ATTENDEES & SOLD OUT ALL 109 BOOTHS!
YOUR AD WILL APPEAR IN A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE CURRENT NEWS MAGAZINE!
BOOTHS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
& SELL OUT FAST… RESERVE YOURS!
REGISTER YOUR BOOTH TODAY! YOU WON’T
WANT TO MISS THIS EXCITING EVENT!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! … START AT $500 …
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES! … START AT JUST $75 …
BOOTH OPPORTUNITIES! … JUST $100 / $150 …
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! for setup, during event & clean-up
Event Sponsored by:
FENTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and…
2013 president’s corner...
Pinnacle Partnership SSM St. Clare Health Center Pinnacle Partnership St. Anthony’s Medical Center & Urgent Care
After much anticipation, the Annual Dinner Auction has come and gone. I would like to take a moment to give a huge ―Thank You‖ to the Chamber Staff, all of the dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors and anyone who attended the event, making it a great success. The auction is a large part of the Chamber‘s operating budget which allows us to provide the cutting-edge services and tools to help your business succeed.
This month‘s luncheon was a new experience for many people. The American Legion‘s fish fry was very tasty and the building itself is a staple in Olde Town Fenton that several people had not visited before. The different memorials on display touched everyone; you could see how honored the members are to be part of the American Legion and the services they provide to veterans and the community. I look forward to visiting the fish fry again some time soon.
Also at the luncheon, we were informed by Bill Hoeffer, President of SSM St. Clare Health Center, of a hot topic in our state and federal government: Medicare and Medicaid Expansion. This is a political issue that affects everyone. Although the Fenton Chamber does not take a position on this subject, you are encouraged to let your voice be heard by contacting your representatives in our State Capital.
There are a few events coming up you certainly do not want to miss! The upcoming Connect Over Coffee event on Thursday, April 25th will be held at T.A.S.K. This interactive member-to-member networking event is definitely a benefit to your membership. The event last quarter proved to be a hit with the crowd and I‘m sure T.A.S.K will be a great venue. Also rapidly approaching is the 2013 Business and Community Fair, taking place on May 29th at Rockwood Summit High School. Booth registration, advertising and sponsorships are now available and quickly selling out. Make sure you reserve your space today. The Chamber is also looking for volunteers that day for setup, assistance during the event and clean-up.
In closing, I would like everyone to understand that the Fenton Chamber of Commerce Staff and Board of Directors are dedicated to helping to make sure each and every member utilizes and benefit from their membership to the fullest. If you have any comments or questions regarding your membership or Chamber programs, contact the Chamber Office. Remember, SHOP CHAMBER FIRST!
Sincerely,
Greg Bresler President-Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce Board President General Manager-Andre‘s Banquets and 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 - 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
2013 Board of Directors
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Guest Article: Mayor Dennis Hancock
Bid Opportunities / Newly Elected
Upcoming Calendar of Events
Welcome New Members!
Good News & Thank Yous
Welcome Our Newest Partners!
‗A Night in Paris‘ Dinner Auction Recap
2013 Business & Community Fair
The mission of the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce
is to promote, support & represent business for the betterment of
our members and the community.
Pinnacle Partnership Grand Rental Station
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Pinnacle Partnership Fabick CAT Pinnacle Partnership Maritz
OSHA POSTERS available at
no charge to all Chamber members!
Poster will include the updated FMLA postings as of 2/13
If you would like to receive a FREE poster, visit our website at www.ExtraHelpInc.com and click on the ‗Contact Us‘ link to provide
your contact information. We will contact you regarding the delivery of your poster.
Martin-Jetco Heating & Air Conditioning
joined the Chamber at the Partner Club Level
1337 W Lark Industrial Drive
Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: 636-225-5854
Contact: Kim Miller
Welcome One of Our Newest Partnership Members!
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Prestige Partnership Drury Hotels Prestige Partnership Express Employment Professionals
When Jeannie asked me to write something for this edition of the Fenton Focus Newsletter, I thought back to 2001 when I first took office. At that time, the relationship between the Fenton Chamber and the City was—well, let‘s just say it wasn‘t where it should‘ve been. Very often, the two organizations seemed to be at cross purposes, and cooperation was essentially non-existent.
What a difference a few years and the right people can make. Today, the City of Fenton and the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce work very closely on projects and events that affect our entire community. A great example is last year‘s 175th anniversary celebration and bridge dedication. Working together, we not only were able to celebrate two very significant milestones in our City‘s history, but we did it in the City‘s birthplace – Olde Towne Fenton.
We are true partners in our economic development efforts as well. The improvements we were able to make on I-44, together with MoDOT and our congressional delegation, were a result of that partnership. When Chrysler announced the investment of one billion dollars in its Fenton plants, the Chamber was there, helping us to lure suppliers to the City. And a few years later, on that sad day when Chrysler announced its closing of the plants, the Chamber and the City worked together to establish a retraining center for the displaced workers. And the Heroes Memorial in Fenton City Park would still be a dream if not for the assistance of the Chamber. But an organization is only as good as its people. And the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce has one of the best in Executive Director, Jeannie Braun. Jeannie is a consummate professional who isn‘t afraid to roll up her sleeves and actually work. Jeannie has brought growth to the Chamber, and the Fenton community is blessed to have her in that role. It has been my honor to serve Fenton as its Mayor for the last twelve years. I‘ve seen a lot of changes during that time, and have met a lot of truly outstanding people, but the strong relationship that we‘ve built with the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce is, I believe, one of the top accomplishments of my time in office. Thank you for the great memories, I will cherish them always. Mayor Dennis Hancock
Special Guest Article
Fenton Mayor Dennis Hancock
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Prestige Partnership Jim Butler Chevrolet
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Prestige Partnership UniGroup
Thank You, Auction Volunteers!
Russ Ahlheim—Ad Source One Julie Baum—BaumHouse design
Deb Bokamper—Decorating Den Interiors Steve Branham—Jim Branham Tree Service, Inc.
Jenna Buck—Commerce Bank Jodi Clinton—Commerce Bank Emina Dedic—Commerce Bank
Joe Fischer, Jr.—Fischer & Christoff Karen Fox—Karen THE Connector
Mike Fox—Volunteer Carol Goeddel—Westside Personnel Services
Jayson Hill—Commerce Bank Lisa Huseman—Z Total Body, LLC
Betty Kline—Sprint Crystal Lammlein—Commerce Bank
Jen McCook—Z Total Body, LLC Molly McKay—Eagle Bank and Trust
Deb McKelvey—Commerce Bank Justin Nicholas—Commerce Bank
Hilda Orosco—Insperity Darlys Preslar—Bark Park at Unger Dog Park
Edwin Penfold—Volunteer Sally Rapp—Rapp Payroll Solutions, LLC
Angela Reynolds—U.S. Bank Lauren Scherer—Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs
Steve & Dawn Thrower—Steve Thrower Agency, LLC Rachel Wenzel—Commerce Bank
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Pacesetter Partnership Olde Towne Fenton Business Association Pacesetter Partnership Fortune
Welcome One of Our Newest Partnership Members!
Vogel Heating & Cooling joined the Chamber at the
Partner Club Level
1642 Manufacturers Drive
Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: 314-351-2533
Contact: Melissa Bresler
Register for these Upcoming Chamber Events...
Connect Over Coffee Thursday, April 25th 7:30am-9:00am T.A.S.K-980 Horan Drive Cost: $10; $15 guests
Chamber Nation Training Session Thursday, May 2nd from 8:30-9:30am at Chamber Office NO CHARGE!
Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 23rd.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 30th.
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Pacesetter Partnership State Farm Insurance/Marty Wilder Agency Pacesetter Partnership Clayton Corporation
Megan Bresler, Chair Carrollton Bank
Russ Ahlheim Ad Source One
Julie Baum BaumHouse design
Deb Bokamper Decorating Den Interiors
Greg Bresler Andre’s Banquet Facilities & Catering
Jodi Clinton Commerce Bank
Deb Fruend Team Activities for Special Kids
Ginny Goede The Jewelry Connection
Sharon Hartweck Take Shape for Life
Lisa Huseman Z Total Body, LLC
Thad James SAMMY J Balloon Creations
Julie Krapf Jewels by Julie
Mary Ann Meyer Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley
Jen McCook Z Total Body, LLC
Are you receiving Fenton Chamber e-mails, broadcast messages and
e-newsletters? Let us know!!!
Thank you to the 2013 Auction Committee!
Chamber Staff: Jeannie Braun, Lisa Rackley, Kelly O‘Daniel & Betty Rottler
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Pacesetter Partnership Westside Personnel Services Pacesetter Partnership Jefferson College
BID OPPORTUNITIES Your Chance to Get Noticed!
Please send bids to the Chamber Office.
Business & Community Fair-May 29th Gift Bags - approx. 500 bags
Golf Tournament-August 19th Boxed Lunches - approx. 200 lunches Promotional Items - approx. 200 items
2013-2014 Community Guide (see below) Layout Design & Printing - approx. 10,000 copies
General Promotional Items - approx. 200 items
The Fenton Chamber is seeking proposals for the layout, design and printing of the 2013-14 Community Guide publication which will be printed in mid/late October. Those printing companies that would like to submit a quote for this project, please call the Chamber Office for the printing specifications.
The Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the following newly elected and re-elected officials...
Mike Polizzi
Mayor, City of Fenton
Andrew Sobey Jr., Alderman City of Fenton Ward 1 Wesley Paul Verble, Alderman City of Fenton Ward 2
Joe Maurath – Alderman City of Fenton Ward 2 Chris Clauss – Alderman City of Fenton Ward 3 Jim Mauller – Alderman City of Fenton Ward 4
Beth Viviano and Bob Ritter Fenton Fire Protection District Board
Kara Gotsch and Vic Lenz Lindbergh School Board
Loralee Mondl and Jeffrey R. Morrell Rockwood School Board
Nancy Bergfeld and Gary Bonacker Northwest R1 School Board
Congratulations!
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Pacesetter Partnership Edward Jones—Sean C. King Pacesetter Partnership Edward Jones-Dale E. Roethemeyer
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor SSM St. Clare Health Center
Diamond Sponsor Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley
Gold Sponsors Andre’s Banquet Facilities & Catering, Commerce Bank,
Fabick CAT, SAMMY J Balloon Creations
Bank Sponsor Commerce Bank
Program Sponsor Copy Source
Invitation Sponsor Speed-E-Way Printing Service
Section Sponsors Al’s Automotive & Tire, Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Mike Travaglini,
Current News Magazine, First Community Credit Union, Neighbors Credit Union, On Target Bookkeeping Services LLC
State Farm Insurance/ Marty Wilder Agency
Concierge / Volunteer Sponsors BaumHouse design, Bethesda Health Group,
CJS Roofing Company, Garlich Printing, St. Anthony’s Charitable Foundation
Wall of Wine Sponsor SERVPRO of Fenton/S.Ballwin/W. Kirkwood/Sunset Hills
Coffee Bar Sponsor Carrollton Bank
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Partner Club Coughlin, Donovan, Niehaus & Scherle, P.C. Partner Club Vogel Heating & Cooling
Thank You, 2013 Dinner Auction Contributors! 54th Street Grill & Bar ABF Security Ad Source One Al’s Automotive & Tire Alar Hair Studio - Debra Ryan American Eagle Credit Union American Family Insurance-Loren Stuckmeyer Agency American Roofing & Exteriors Ameriprise Financial-Tim Kohn Ameristar-St. Charles, MO Amy Malpocker Andre’s Banquet Facilities & Catering Anytime Fitness Aschinger Electric Axius Financial AVON Beauty Center at Gravois Bluffs Bark Park at Unger Dog Park BaumHouse design Bethesda Health Group Best Buy—Fenton Blazing Star Cleaning Blue Chip Pest Services Body Balance Chiropractic Brand 2 Photography Breakthrough Pain Relief Clinic Brookwood Dental Carrollton Bank Catherine Klassen Designs Charter Business Circle of Concern Circle S Farms Circus Flora City of Fenton-Mayor Dennis Hancock CJS Roofing Company Clayton Corporation Coldwell Banker Gundaker-Mike Travaglini Commerce Bank Concord Cleaners Copy Source Coughlin, Donovan, Niehaus & Scherle, P.C. Current News Magazine, The Danielle Thompson, Artist Dave & Buster’s De Ja’ Vu Salon Spa & Boutique De-Co Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Decorating Den Interiors Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley Denny Dennis Sporting Goods Design 522-Laurie Roethemeyer Dirxion Software Dryclean 1-2-3 Eagle Bank and Trust Edward Jones - Dale E. Roethemeyer Edward Jones - Matt Thomason Edward Jones - Sean C. King Elite Cuisine, Inc. Eovaldi's Deli and Catering Erb Equipment Express Employment Professionals Fabick CAT Fenton Bar & Grill Fenton Family Eyecare
Fenton Fire Protection District Fibrenew of Southwest St. Louis First Community Credit Union Fit Gym Fischer & Christoff-David Christoff Fischer & Christoff-Joe Fischer, Jr. Fortune Bank Fortune Insurance Fran Ann Engraving French Bee of Kirkwood, The Gabe Grossberg & The Delmar Gardens Family Garlich Printing Gateway Arch & Gateway Riverboats Generation Gems Gift Basket Glam Grainger Industrial Supply Grand Rental Station Grant’s Farm-St. Louis, MO Grounds Guys of Fenton MO, The Hely Heating and Cooling Herbie’s Vintage Hidden Valley Ski Area Hodak's Restaurant & Bar IHOP-Fenton Jackson Auto and Truck Jay B. Smith Funeral Homes Jewelry Connection, The Jewels by Julie Jilly’s Café and Steakhouse Jim Butler Chevrolet Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. K & K Supply Kadean Construction Kansas City Zoo Karen THE Connector, LLC Kenny Wallace Fan Club Kenrick’s Meats & Catering Lakeview Park Retirement Little Gym of Fenton, The Lon & Ginny Goede Lowe's Home Center Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs Magic House, The Maritz Martin-Jetco Heating and Air Conditioning Mary Kay Cosmetics-Linda Branham McDonald’s McMaster Law Firm Melting Pot, The Mercury Communications Mercy Clinic Pediatrics-Fenton Midwest Eye Associates-Dr. Bradley Borello Miken Technologies Missouri Botanical Garden Missouri Valley Conference, The Mobil On The Run-Fenton Museum of Transportation Myseum Neighbors Credit Union Nolan Office Interiors O. Voorhees Painting Co. Olde Towne Fenton Veterinary Hospital
On Pointe Dancewear On Target Bookkeeping Services, LLC Pageant, The PartyLite-Kristie Gabel Penn Station East Coast Subs PNC Bank Port Salon & Day Spa PRP Wine International, Inc. PRORehab, P.C. Rapp Payroll Solutions, LLC Reinhold Electric, Inc. Reliance Bank Riverside Golf Club Rockwood Bank Romaine Creek Veterinary Center SAMMY J Balloon Creations Sam's Steakhouse Schlafly Bottleworks Scrubby Dutch Cleaning SERVPRO of Fenton/S.Ballwin/W.Kirkwood/Sunset Hills Sherman Auto Sales, Inc. Speed-E-Way Printing Service Sprint-Betty Kline SSM St. Clare Health Center St. Anthony’s Charitable Foundation St. Anthony’s Medical Center St. Louis Bread Company St. Louis County Police Department-Fenton St. Louis Opera Theatre St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra St. Louis Post Dispatch St. Louis Science Center St. Louis Symphony St. Luke's Urgent Care Stages St. Louis State Farm Insurance-Marty Wilder Agency Stengel Signs, Inc. Steve Smith Studios Studio Corner, The Sunset Hills Golf Course & Banquet Center Supply Concepts-Carol Hanner Swing-A-Round Fun Town Take Shape for Life-Sharon Hartweck Tapawingo National Golf Club T.A.S.K. -Team Activities for Special Kids Ted Drewes Frozen Custard Time for Dinner Tower Tee Family Golf & Recreation Complex Two Men And A Truck U.S. Bank USi Productions UniGroup UniQue Ideas ‘N More Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym Urban Chestnut Brewing Company Visiting Angels Viviano's Festa Italiano Vogel Heating & Cooling Wal-Mart—Fenton Westside Personnel Services Your Wedding Tree-Denise McGrath Z Total Body, LLC
A special thank you to Lisa Huseman and Jen McCook with Z Total Body, LLC as the evening’s auctioneer duo and to Brand 2 Photography for their wonderfully entertaining photo booth… it was a huge hit!
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FREE SHRED EVENT AT MERAMEC VALLEY BANK Saturday, April 20th; 9:00am-12:00pm; 35 Marshall Road, Valley Park MO. To celebrate Community Banking Month and Earth Day, Meramec Valley Bank is hosting a FREE Shred Event, open to the community. Any paper documents will be safely and securely shredded and recycled on-site at the bank to prevent identity theft. Free Coffee and Donuts along with Cardinals Ticket Raffles. Invite your friends and neighbors! For more information, 636-230-3500.
BODY BY VI OPEN INFORMATIONAL SESSION AT THE HIVE @ 44 BUSINESS COWORKING COMMUNITY Monday, April 22nd; 6:30pm-8:30pm; 1710 Fenpark Drive, Fenton. Join us for an opportunity to mix with many business owners in the St. Louis area; find out what the #1 Health and Fitness Platform in North America is all about… Body by Vi 90-Day Challenge! FREE Samples and Inspiring Stories! Open invitation to friends and family. There is NO CHARGE to attend. Contact Jeannie Wilson for more information at 214-755-4461.
FREE COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR PRESENTED BY AMERICAN EAGLE CREDIT UNION Tuesday, April 23rd; 6:00pm-8:30pm; Holiday Inn South County; 6921 South Lindbergh Blvd; St. Louis MO 63125. Get a jump start on college planning with College 101, brought to you by American Eagle Credit Union. Learn all that there is to know about preparing and paying for college. Presentation Topics include: how to choose a college, the application process, financial aid, scholarships and grants, the FAFSA process, federal and private student loans and important deadlines. For more information or to RSVP for this event, call 314-657-9302. RSVP requested before April 17th.
HAPPY HOUR ART AT THE STUDIO CORNER Saturday, May 4th; 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.
2ND ANNUAL CHARITY CORVETTE CAR SHOW Saturday, May 11th; 11:00am-3:00pm; Jim Butler Chevrolet; 759 Gravois Bluffs Boulevard; Fenton, MO. The original Corvette Club of St. Louis along with Jim Butler Chevrolet present the 2nd Annual Charity Corvette Car Show. All proceeds donated to the Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club. $10 registration for all Corvettes. Awards; Food and Fun! For more information or to register, please call 636-349-3222.
ROVER‘S RUMMAGE SALE TO BENEFIT BARK PARK Saturday, May 11th; 8:00am-1:00pm; 924 San Sebastian Dr; Fenton. Presale -Friday- May 10th from 5-9 p.m. Cost $5 to attend Presale. All proceeds benefit Bark Park at Unger Dog Park. For more, call Darlys Preslar at 636-343-8251.
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 Partner Club Martin-Jetco Heating & Air Conditioning
SPONSOR. PARTICIPATE. ADVERTISE.
3’ x 6’ Booth Members: $150
Non-Members: $ 275
3’ x 4’ Mini Booth Members: $100
Non-Members: $200
Restaurant Booth $150 refundable deposit
provide food samples.
Spotlight Sponsor-$1000 (1) Exclusive Available
Premier Sponsor-$500
Thank you, Alliance Credit Union!
(2) Sponsorships Available
Restaurant Sponsor-$500 Thank you, Jilly’s Café & Steakhouse!
ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT!
1/8 Page - $75 1/4 Page - $135 1/2 Page - $250 Full Page - $500
Your ad will appear in a special section of
The Current News Magazine…
DON’T MISS OUT!
VOLUNTEER.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to ensure a successful
Chamber event...
Setup • During Event Breakdown/Cleanup
If you can volunteer any amount of time on
May 29th, please contact the Chamber Office!
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Committed Member SAMMY J Balloon Creations Committed Member Schmersahl Treloar & Company CPA’s
Thank You !
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Good News Thank you to Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley for the festive Easter basket filled with goodies! Thank you, Russ Ahlheim with Ad Source One, for your donating of the infamous blinking Ambassador lanyards! Thank you to Lisa Huseman with Z Total Body, LLC for the lovely treats for the Chamber staff and for putting together Auction baskets at the Chamber Office. Thank you, Deb Fruend with Team Activities for Special Kids, for your hard work and donation of the Auction bid paddles! Thank you to the latest Chamber enewsletter sponsors: National Laser & Inkjet Cartridge Service and Kristy Carder Enterprises, LLC. Thank you to Grand Rental Station for their sponsorship of the April Membership Luncheon! Thank you to American Legion Hall for their hospitality at this month‘s membership luncheon. Thank you to our speakers at the April luncheon: Bill Hoefer, SSM St. Clare Health Center President and Fran Miley, representative with the American Cancer Society Thank you to everyone who donated a door prize at the April Membership Luncheon. Thank you to everyone who attended the Ribbon Cutting of Edward Jones-Matt Thomason!
Committed Member Carrollton Bank Committed Member Extra Space Storage
St. Luke’s Hospital recently opened its newly renovated neonatal special care nursery to babies and their families.
It now offers six new private rooms where families can bond with their babies, as well as areas specially designed
to allow twins and other multiples to stay together.
For the fifth time in as many studies conducted, Edward Jones financial advisors rated "Highest in Employee
Advisor Satisfaction among Financial Investment Firms," according to a newly released study by J.D. Power and
Associates. Congratulations to our Edward Jones advisors: Sean C. King, Dale E. Roethemeyer and Matt Thomason
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April 3rd—Membership Luncheon at American Legion Hall
Committed Member On Target Bookkeeping Services, LLC Committed Member McManus Construction Inc.
April 10th—Fred Miller “Elevator Speech” Workshop
Sponsored by:
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Upcoming Calendar of Chamber Events
Friday, April 19th—Ribbon Cutting at Anytime Fitness New Location—3:00pm-4:00pm; 7 Dillon Plaza; High Ridge, MO. Join Mike Kaliban and staff, along with the Fenton Chamber as we celebrate another Ribbon Cutting at Anytime Fitness, now located just off of Highway 30 in Dillon Plaza (about 1 mile past Jilly's). 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.
Thursday, April 25th—Connect Over Coffee at T.A.S.K—7:30-9:00am; 980 Horan Drive, Fenton MO. Meet; Share; Connect with fellow Chamber Members and guests in attendance at this quarterly breakfast networking event! This quarter we will be meeting at T.A.S.K; they are excited to show off new additions to the facility since their Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, and to share future plans. Be sure to join us for yet another exciting interactive member-to-member networking session, featuring Business Card Bingo! Cost: $10 members, $15 guests. Please RSVP by April 23rd by registering online or calling the Chamber Office.
Thursday, May 2nd—Chamber Nation Training at the Chamber Office—8:30am-9:30am; 1400 South Highway Drive, Suite 99, Fenton MO. Are you taking full advantage of the Chamber Nation‘s capabilities? The program is specifically designed for Chambers of Commerce and it's applications are available to you as included in your membership dues. Bring your own laptop (optional) and join us for this training class no matter what your experience level is with using Chamber Nation! No charge to attend; Please RSVP!
Wednesday, May 8th—”Bring A (Potential) Member” Membership Luncheon at Andre’s West—11:00am-1:00pm; 211 S. Old Hwy 141; Fenton MO. Luncheon Sponsor: On Target Bookkeeping Services, LLC. Join us for this exciting annual edition of the Fenton Chamber Membership Luncheon in which you are invited and encouraged to bring a POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER guest to luncheon at no additional charge! The program will be strictly networking so bring lots of business cards and practice those elevator speeches as we expect a full house that day. Cost: $18 members (includes potential member guest complimentary); $20 non-member guests. It is important that you RSVP with your name and the name of your guest by Friday, May 3rd online or call 636-717-0200. Due to the high volume of attendees expected, we encourage you to prepay if possible. Thank you.
Committed Member The Grounds Guys of Fenton Committed Member Mary Kay Cosmetics-Linda Branham
ONLINE PAYMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL EVENTS!
8039 Watson Road
BUSINESS & COMMUNITY FAIR • WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH • ROCKWOOD SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL ~ 3:30-4:30PM BUSINESS TO BUSINESS NETWORKING • 4:30-6:30PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~
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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.
All Wett Water Restoration & Reconstruction Arnold, MO 63010
Phone: 314-330-3422 Darrell & Tonya Beaver
www.awwrestoration.com
Bi-State Wildlife Hotline of Missouri & Illinois 1137 Fenton Park Drive
Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: 636-492-1610
Contact: Angel Wintrode www.wildlifehotline.com
Brain and Body Power
1734 Clarkson Road Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: 314-783-9494 Contact: Victoria LoPiccolo
www.brainandbodypower.com
Computracks, LLC 1710 Fenpark Drive Fenton, MO 63026
Phone: 314-540-6906 Contact: Barry Hammond www.computracks.com
The Estep Law Firm
Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: 636-233-2017 Contact: Shawn Estep
www.esteplawfirm.com
Martin-Jetco Heating & Air Conditioning
joined at Partner Club Level 1337 West Lark Industrial Drive
Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: 636-225-5854
Contact: Kim Miller www.martin-jetco.com
Tesson Roofing & Exteriors
752 Lemay Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63125
Phone: 314-932-1042 Contact: Mary Tesson
www.tessonroofing.com
Toolbelt Trainers, LLC Des Peres, MO 63131 Phone: 618-946-3989
Contact: Brad Spelbring
Vogel Heating & Cooling joined at Partner Club Level
1642 Manufacturers Drive Fenton, MO 63026
Phone: 314-351-2533 Contact: Melissa Bresler www.vogelheating.com
Committed Member Z Total Body, LLC
New Member Referrals!
Russ Ahlheim of Ad Source One referred Tesson Roofing & Exteriors
Committed Member Rataj-Krueger Architects, Inc.
Greg Bresler—Andre‘s Banquet Facilities & Catering, FACC President; Kim
Miller & Chris Koutsogiannis—Martin-Jetco Heating & Air Conditioning;
Mary Tesson—Tesson Roofing & Exteriors; Darrell & Tonya Beaver—All
Wett Water Restoration & Reconstruction; Lori St.Clair—On Target
Bookkeeping Services LLC; Jeannie Braun—FACC Ex. Director.
Julie Krapf of Jewels by Julie referred Toolbelt Trainers, LLC
Greg Bresler of Andre’s Banquet Facilities & Catering
referred Vogel Heating & Cooling
Turn to Page 7 to view our newest
Partnership Members!
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Renewing Members for March
All Clean Services, Inc. • Andre‘s West • American Family Insurance-Eric Ward Aramark Uniform Services • Arch Engraving • AVON Beauty Center at Gravois Bluffs
Bark Park at Unger Dog Park • Belleville M.H. & R.V. Estates • Body Balance Chiropractic Boy Scouts of America • Carillon Group • CDR, Inc. • Custom Cabinets, Inc.
DeCo-Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry • Durham Park & Catering • Envision Eye Specialists Fenton Community Charitable Association • Fenton Self Storage
Grant Masonry Contracting • The International Companies • Jackson Auto and Truck James Custom Sheet Metal, Inc. • Lohman Wrecker Service • Maryville University-Sunset Hills
Juice Plus-Sherry Amen • Prism Touch Massage • PRORehab, P.C. • Rockwood Bank Rockwood School District • Petry Roofing Supply, Inc. • Special School District
State Farm Insurance-Bond Agency • Team Activities for Special Kids • TLC Tom‘s Lawn Care
Visiting Angels • Wallpaper Paint and More • Waterproof Solutions
PARTNERSHIP RENEWALS
Fortune • Maritz • Midwest BankCentre • SSM St. Clare Health Center
Committed Member Construction Appliance by AUTCOhome Committed Member Nolan Office Interiors
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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
Andre‘s West 211 S. Old Hwy 141 Fenton, MO 63026
Wednesday, May 8th* 11:00am—1:00pm
Sponsored by: On Target Bookkeeping Services. Join us for this exciting annual edition of the Fenton
Chamber Membership Luncheon in which you are invited and encouraged to bring a “potential new
member” to luncheon at no additional charge!
Cost: $18 members; $20 guests
Please RSVP by Friday, May 3rd online or contact the Chamber Office.
Connect Over Coffee
Thursday, April 25th 7:30am-9:00am
Team Activities for Special Kids 980 Horan Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
Meet; Share; Connect with fellow Chamber Members and guests in attendance at this
quarterly breakfast networking event! Be sure to join us for yet another exciting interactive
member-to-member networking session, featuring Business Card Bingo!
Cost: $10 members; $15 guests
Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 23rd online or contact the Chamber Office.