Fall 2013 - Clayton Chamber of Commerce

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Fall 2013
PILLAR IN THE COMMUNITY
PRESENTED BY
Honoring Jim Mckelvey
Chamber of Commerce will honor Jim McKelvey December 9th
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Presented by
November 4, 2013
The 9th Annual Best of Clayton A Business Marketplace presented by
Centene Corporation will be held Monday,
November 4th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
Clayton (7750 Carondelet) from
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Booth space starts at $320 which
includes six feet of exhibitor space,
a six-foot skirted table and two chairs.
Exhibitors may sell retail merchandise,
professional services or provide
information about their company.
If you are interested in a customized
sponsorship to maximize your business’
exposure at this event, please contact
Ellen Gale directly at 726-0068.
Jim McKelvey
St. Louis born entrepreneur graduated from Washington University with dual degrees in Economics
and Computer Science and has started numerous successful businesses.
In 1984, as a freshman Economics major at WUSTL, McKelvey wrote and published a replacement for the
computer programming textbook used in one of his classes. He published a second book at the age of 19
which became a bestseller.
After graduation, he worked as a Visiting Scientist at IBM’s Los Angeles Scientific Center. During that time,
McKelvey also worked as a glassblowing instructor and started a CD cabinet manufacturing company.
He then co-founded Mira Corporation which developed one of the first PC document imaging systems.
The arrival of the internet forced McKelvey to rethink that business. So, in 1995, with the assistance of his
summer intern, Jack Dorsey, he took Mira into conference publishing where it remains today. Jim is its
owner and Chairman, but left daily management in 2000.
In 2000 Jim focused his creative energy on glassblowing and co-founded Third Degree Glass Factory, a
glass blowing studio and event venue in University City. In 2006, McKelvey wrote and published an
instructional textbook for glassblowing. That same year, Third Degree hosted the world’s largest
conference for art glass, GAS 2006 and in preparation for this conference McKelvey designed and produced
a line of all-glass faucets. Though not originally intended for sale, the demand for the faucets eventually
led McKelvey to form another company to sell them.
In 2008 McKelvey and Dorsey (who had since invented Twitter) partnered again to start Square, the
company that produced a device that plugs into smartphones or iPads and processes credit card payments.
Square has accumulated more than 2 million customers since its inception in 2010. McKelvey designed
the hardware used in Square which was inducted into the Museum of Modern Art. McKelvey sits on the
board of Square and served as its Chairman until 2010.
Currently, McKelvey is working on ideas to support startups and entrepreneurs. Recently, McKelvey launched
an accelerator program called SixThirty. Through this program, new startups compete for $100,000 in cash
and mentoring from some of the country’s largest financial services firms that are based in St. Louis.
He is also is leading an effort to foster the growth of coders in St. Louis. This venture, called LaunchCode,
pairs coders with engineers at 100 St. Louis-area companies. McKelvey hopes to grow the number of
coders in St. Louis to spur economic development and make the region known throughout the country as a
place for companies to tap into coding talent.
Jim’s personal successes have benefited our region immensely.
We look forward to seeing our region continue to grow and prosper through Jim’s vision.
SAVE THE DATE
ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Sponsorship opportunities are available
by contacting Ellen Gale at 726-0068.
Board of Directors
Executive Director
Ellen M. Gale
(314) 726-0068
[email protected]
Officers 2013
President Patrick Buehring
Pulaski Bank–Clayton
Treasurer
Rebecca Boyer
Kelly Mitchell
Vice President
Cheryl Adelstein
Washington University
Vice President
Emily Castle Castle Design
Vice President
Jeff Kaiser CBRE
Past President
Michael Schoeder
Apex Oil Company
Board of Directors
Jaci Barrett Enterprise Holdings
Kate Becker SSM St. Mary’s Health Center
Jon Boesch St. Louis County Government
Gary Carter City of Clayton
Josh Ferguson
Kaldi’s
Rob Hehmeyer
Moneta Group
Howard Kaplan
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
Blair Mehlman
Mark S. Mehlman Realty
David Molho Brighton
Amy Moss Bond Wolfe Architects
Scott Neubauer
Graybar Electric Company
Barb Nikolychik
HM
Craig Owens City of Clayton
Allen Palmquist
Fifth Third Bank
Matt Reh
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Jeff Schmitt Danna McKitrick, P.C.
Trip Straub Straub’s
Sharmon Wilkinson
School District of Clayton
Carol Will Lola & Penelope’s
Keith Williamson
Centene Corporation
Stacy Engles Wipfler
Husch Blackwell LLP
Tom Zetlmeisl
RubinBrown LLP
Associate Director
Mary-Ellen Tobin
(314) 726-3070
[email protected]
Membership Director
Trish Zupon
(314) 726-2512
[email protected]
Office Manager
Mary Rosner (314) 726-3033
[email protected]
Chamber Office Info
Phone (314) 726-3033
Fax (314) 726-0637
www.claytoncommerce.com
225 South Meramec, Suite 300
Clayton, MO 63105
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President’s Letter
reetings Chamber Members! I hope that you are all enjoying the fall weather and are well into a successful year in your
businesses.
The fall months bring forth some of my favorite Chamber events.
Patrick Buehring
The Chamber is proud to organize a diverse collection of events
throughout the year. We could not continue the quality and number of activities without support
from so many generous companies and talented individuals. Thank you!
This summer, our Parties in the Park 30th Anniversary was a tremendous success! There were
record crowds on Central Avenue. Special thanks to Plaza Motors for presenting the event.
The Power Hour Networking Luncheons featured outstanding speakers and great attendance. We are truly grateful for the University College at Washington University’s ongoing commitment to
the Chamber and to our community. We also want to thank University College for sponsoring our
Social Media Series. Those programs provided a tremendous service for business people that are
trying to understand how Social Media can benefit their businesses.
Our overseas trips continue to provide unique ways to meet new contacts. This year we offered
two incredible journeys- Prague / Berlin and Cuba! Let us know what country you would like to
explore next year.
Join us in the coming months for the Best of Clayton and Pillars in the Community honoring
Jim McKelvey - entrepreneur and co-founder of Square!
It’s hard to believe that one organization can facilitate so many high quality events year after
year. Thank you to the Board and Chamber members who work diligently in volunteer roles
throughout the year. Most of all, thank you Ellen, Mary-Ellen, Mary and Trish for all your hard
work.
We are always listening for different ways that we can add more value to this organization.
I welcome you to contact me or Ellen Gale personally if you have suggestions.
Patrick Buehring
2013 President
Thank you for your participation!
Mayor’s Message
W
e had
a busy and
exciting summer
in Clayton,
starting with the
Taste of Clayton
Harold Sanger which launched
an outstanding calendar of special events. The Clayton
Farmers Market brought throngs of foodies
to our city each Saturday, and thousands
enjoyed live music by the pond at Musical
Nights in Oak Knoll Park. Thanks to the hard
work of your Chamber staff, the monthly
Parties in the Park on Central Avenue were
over-the-top successes.
Adding to the summer buzz were awards
and recognitions. Clayton accepted an
award from the U.S. Department of Defense
for the support we provide to Reserve
and National Guard employees and their
families. The city received the “Accessible
St. Louis Shine the Light Award” for our
efforts to ensure full access to people of all
abilities. The Certificate of Excellence from
the International City/County Management
Association (ICMA) recognized the city’s
superior performance management efforts.
And, our own Saint Louis Art Fair won an
amazing five gold, six silver and two bronze
awards at the International Festivals &
Events Association’s annual convention.
The summer concluded with a number
of events. A sculpture by world renowned
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artist James Surls was installed in Shaw
Park’s Century Garden. Molecular Bloom
with Single Flower now graces the park’s
entrance between the pool and ice rink.
The twentieth annual Saint Louis Art Fair
brought approximately 130,000 to downtown Clayton. Clayton’s Fire Department
held its second 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
event honoring the 343 firefighters who
perished during the attack on the World
Trade Center. Over $30,000 was raised
to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation survivor programs. And at
long last, the new Anderson Dog Park was
dedicated and opened to members on
September 19.
On a regional note, we welcome the new
St. Louis City and County joint Economic
Development Agency to Clayton and are
proud that the agency has selected Clayton
as its new home. It’s encouraging to know
that economic development will now be a
regional effort.
We look forward to more excitement during
the fall and winter. Earlier this month, the
community enjoyed family activities at
the Centennial Festival in Shaw Park. On
November 29th, we will wrap up our 2013
Centennial Celebration with the Party of the
Century at the Ritz-Carlton. For more details,
visit www.claytoncenturyfoundation.com
Harold Sanger
Clayton Mayor
News From Our Members
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE LLP
Brian Kaveney received the 2013 Society Award
from the Society of Industrial Security Professionals
(NCMS) in recognition of his efforts and contributions to the Society’s advancements. Former U.S.
District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Sr. has been
elected to serve a two-year term as President of the
St. Louis Bar Foundation. Michael Downey became
chair of the American Bar Association’s Law Practice
Division. Amy Lorenz-Moser was appointed to the
American Bar Association Standing Committee on
Pro Bono and Public Service. Robert Schwendinger
received a Missouri Hospital Association 2013 Excellence in Governance award. Tessa Trelz was chosen
as an “Inspiring St. Louisan,” by the St. Louis County
National Association of Colored People (NAACP).
CITY SPEECH
Samir Mehta, Sheena Hamilton has been appointed
to the Regional Business Council’s Young
Professional Network steering committee. Samir
Mehta has been named to the Missouri Botanical
Garden’s Young Friends Council.
Lori R. Linder, Speech/Language
Pathologist, will provide free speech
screenings for Chamber members’
children ages 2-8 on Saturday
11/16/13 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00
p.m. Appointments may be
arranged by calling 314-704-5727.
BOLT RESTORATION
According to the National Association of Women in
Construction, only 9% of the construction industry
is made up of female workers. Bolt Restoration
more than doubles that statistic as 20% of their
employees are women including Taylor Buecher and
Melanie Bold.
Lori R. Linder
THE BUSINESS BANK OF ST. LOUIS
The Business Bank of St. Louis
hired Shawn Vickers as Vice
President of Commercial Real
Estate Lending.
CASTLE DESIGN
Shawn Vickers
Michael Downey
Brian Kaveney
Amy Lorenz-Moser
Tessa Trelz
Carlos Farfan
Samir Mehta
Danna McKitrick, P.C. announced
William J. Clark, IV joined the firm
as Of Counsel.
A bathroom designed by Emily Castle, ASID won first
place and has been named “Bath of the Year” in the
national K+BB Design Awards 2013.
William Clark
CBRE GROUP, INC.
Robert Schwendinger Stephen Limbaugh
DANNA McKITRICK, P.C.
CBRE Group, Inc. announced it
added to its Capital Markets service
offering an owner-occupied lending
capability through the Small
Business Administration’s (SBA)
504 program and conventional
lending sources. Carlos Farfan
joined the firm as an Associate
within their Capital Markets Group.
ELIZABETH REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC
Julie Church
Shenna Hamilton
Amy Weinstock
Kelly Messmer
Elizabeth Real Estate Group, LLC added three
new full-time sales associates: Julie Church,
Amy Weinstock and Kelly Messmer.
FIFTH THIRD BANK
Nascar’s Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s appeared
in Clayton at Fifth Third
Bank with his Fifth Third
Ford Fusion.
FIRST STATE BANK First State Bank announced Millie
Cain, Vice President of Business
Development, was named one of
the ‘Top 100 St. Louisans You
Should Know’ in the St. Louis Small
Business Monthly.
Millie Cain
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News From Our Members
FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP
Fontbonne University was recognized with the Export
Achievement Certificate. The Commercial Service
division of the International Trade
Blain R. Banick has been named Chief Business
Development Officer. The partners of Husch Blackwell LLP and Brown McCarroll LLP have voted to
combine their ranks which adds significant depth to
Husch’s healthcare, real estate and energy practices.
Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce gives the
award to a business or organization that displays excellence in
export services and strengthening
international relationships.
Dennis C Golden
Dr. Dennis C. Golden, President,
will retire June 30, 2014 after serving in that position
for 19 years.
GERSHMAN MORTGAGE
Catherine Hanaway, Jeff Jensen,
Matthew Schelp, Lisa Ottolini and
Matt Diehr have joined the firm.
They also announced the hiring of
Thomas E. Venker Jr.
The following law school graduates have joined the firm: Aubrey
Thomas Venker A. Arndt, S. Myers Dill, Uche A.
Enemchukwu, Robert J. Hurtt, Jr.,
Lindsay L. McClure-Hartman, Melissa A. McCoy, Lucie
W. Stanley and Luke J. Weissler.
POWERSGROUP, INC.
Robert L. McMaster joined
Powers Insurance and Benefits as
Vice President of the Surety and
Bonding Division.
Robert McMaster
They also announced the addition of Vickie
Schottenhaml, Commercial Account Manager;
Dawn Wright, Commercial Account Specialist and
Susan Leiendecker, Accounting Specialist.
KALDI’S COFFEE
Rory Leach
Shannon Martini
Lynn Matejka
St. Louis Business Journal
announced
Tricia Zimmer Ferguson,
President of Kaldi’s, to its 2013
Class of Most Influential Business
Women.
Vickie Schottenhaml
MAHER AND
COMPANY
Joel McAllister
Dan Yehling
Christopher Fox
Gershman Mortgage announced Rory Leach and
Shannon Martini, Loan Officers; Lynn Matejka,
Project Loan Administrator; Joel McAllister,
Residential Mortgage Loan Originator and
Dan Yehling, Commercial Loan Analyst have
joined the company.
Gershman appointed Christopher R. Fox as
Executive Vice President of Transactions and
Advisory Services.
GRAYBAR
Kathleen Mazzarella, 1 of 19 female CEOs of Fortune
500 companies nationwide and the only one in the
St. Louis area, was honored by the George Herbert
Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster
University. Mazzarella is Chairman, President, CEO
of Graybar Electric.
Dawn Wright
Maher & Company
announced David Guess
has earned the Certified
Information Technology
Professional (CITP) credential.
MISSOURI HISTORY
MUSEUM
Missouri History Museum
is the recipient of an Award
of Merit from the AASLH
Leadership in History
Awards for its 2012
exhibition Underneath
It All. Jennifer Nieman
Missouri History Museum
welcomes Jennifer
Nieman as Accounting
Manager.
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Susan Leiendecker
News From Our Members
REGIONS BANK
Paul Lowery has been promoted to
Business Banking Executive for the
St. Louis Market.
Paul Lowery
ROSENBLUM, GOLDENHERSH, SILVERSTEIN
& ZAFFT P.C.
Brian J. Beck has been selected as a Missouri
Lawyers Weekly Up & Coming Award Honoree for
2013. Stone Carlie announced the
following promotions: Kristin Rugen,
Tax & Business Services and John
Simpson, Assurance Services
promoted to Manager; Michelle
Matava, Valuation Services; Amanda
Michelle Matava Mell and Mark Paluczak, Tax &
Business Services promoted to
Senior Manager
and Beth King,
Assurance Services
and Deborah Maret,
Wealth Advisory
Services promoted
to Principal.
Amanda Mell
Mark Paluczak
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
Ruth’s Chris Steak House was named in Alive
Magazine’s HOT LIST 2013 as St. Louis’ Best
Steakhouse.
Beth King
Debbie Maret
SSM ST. MARY’S HEALTH CENTER
Cardiologist Stephanie White, DO,
joined the SSM Heart Institute at
St. Mary’s Health Center.
Rick Scarfino
Stephanie White
THE SHER GROUP
The Sher Group, is celebrating their 10th Anniversary.
Diane Sher, CPA/PFS, CFP®, AIF®, President, has
been in practice in Clayton for more than 27 years.
Josh Ayers
Tim Crawford
Stone Carlie announced three members of the
Systems Security & Process Assurance (SSPA) team,
Richard Scarfino, Member; Joshua Ayers, Senior
Manager and Timothy Crawford, Manager have been
approved as Service Organization Control (SOC)
Specialists for the American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants’ (AICPA) Peer Review Program. STINSON MORRISON HECKER LLP
Stinson was Top U.S. Bank M&A Legal Adviser in
2012 according to data from SNL Financial Stinson
advised on more bank and thrift mergers and acquisitions,
and branch sales, than any other U.S. legal
advisor in 2012. Stinson advised on 14 whole bank
transactions and five branch transactions that were
announced in 2012.
STONE CARLIE
Kelli Lewis
It was also announced Kelli Lewis
will serve as President of the Estate
Planning Council of St. Louis.
The Firm welcomes Nikki Pethtel
as Director of Insurance &
Regulatory Services.
Nikki Pethtel
Kristin Rugen
John Simpson
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members, please send a Press Release and photo to
Mary-Ellen Tobin at [email protected].
We will make every effort to include your information
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Chamber Events – 2013
Power Hour Networking Luncheons
Presented by
July
Welcome New Members: Tim Anselm, USA Mortgage; Gary Gray,
M.D., Mercy; Donna Auld, Racquet Club Ladue; Jared Mora, Bank
of America; Cheri Simon, Sportsprint; Andrew Lee, First National
Bank of St. Louis and Francis Miller, SmithAmundsen, LLC .
Presenting sponsor Katina Truman of University College at
Washington University, guest speaker Tom Ackerman of
KMOX Radio and Chamber Executive Director Ellen Gale.
Power Hour Networking Luncheon
Jim Greenstein, Lori Linder of City Speech; Amanda
Sachs, Jeff Mortland of Mortland & Co.; Kim Morgan,
Angie Akerman, JurisTemps; Shannon Martini and
Steve Strick, Gershman Mortgage.
Kate Lyford, Provident, Inc.; Shaylyn Gilmer, Vanity – Complete
Aesthetic Perfection; Sabina Pugh, Nerium International; Tennie
Rust, Vanity – Complete Aesthetic Perfection; Denise Livingston, St. Luke’s Urgent Care Center, Richard Harris, International
Monetary Systems; Jennifer Sansone & Julie Garcia, Vanguard
Crossing.
Josh Ferguson, Kaldi’s Coffee & Chamber Board Member;
Ellen Gale, Executive Director; guest speaker Tom Stillman,
Chairman & Governor of the St. Louis Blues; Pat Buehring,
Pulaski Bank & Chamber Board President and Deni Allen,
Director Sponsorship Sales St. Louis Blues
September
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Chamber Events – 2013
FIT FOR LUNCH
Fitness for Life
Fit for Lunch Planning Committee: Greg McCarthy, Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa;
Danute Lasky, Cari French, STL Picky Eaters; Stephanie Werton, Megan Normile,
SSM Physical Therapy; Jennifer Combs, STL Picky Eaters and
Dan Nobel, Max Muscle Sports Nutrition.
Thanks to our many wonderful sponsors!
The Chamber hosted Fit for Lunch…Fitness for Life July 25th at Wellbridge Athletic Club and Day Spa. The program, designed to help people
become fit and to assist employers in containing healthcare costs, was a first in a series of Fitness for Life classes to be offered by the
Chamber.
Fit for Lunch offered health related lectures and mini-workouts for participants. Classes included Exercise in the Workplace - How to Fit it
into a Busy Work Day, Eating Healthy at Work: Tips to Make it Easier, Insider Tips to an Incredible Body, Spinning, Strength & Stretch Yoga,
Lunch Core and Round Robin Group Training. Plus attendees enjoyed a delicious healthy lunch buffet from FitFuel365 and had an opportunity
to win great prizes.
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Chamber Events – 2013
Simmons Bank
Fifth Third Bank
From left to right: Sarah Chiodini, Cardinal Glennon Children’s
Foundation; Tony Manisco, Fifth Third Retail Executive; Royce
Sutton, Fifth Third Community Development Manager; Harold
Sanger, Mayor of Clayton; Michelle Bain, St. Louis Children’s
Book Author and Chris Smith, Fifth Third Central District Manager
Daphne Stallings, Sheena Shi, Erik Beishir of Simmons First
National Bank; Harold Sanger, Mayor of Clayton;
Larry Bates, Simmons First National Bank and Trish Zupon,
Clayton Chamber Membership Director.
Ribbon Cuttings
N2 Publishing
Dent Devil –Professional
Cosmetic Car Care
Mayor Sanger welcomes Kyle Miller (fourth from left) Creator
and Publisher of N2 Publishing who publishes the Clayton
Living Magazine which debuted in July.
Mayor Sanger, Clayton and Richmond Heights Chamber
members welcome Dent Devil
Chamber Calendar
November
4 Best of Clayton presented by Centene Corporation
13 Culinary Creations presented by Danna McKitrick, P.C.
20 Ribbon Cutting St. Luke’s Urgent Care
December
3 Power Hour presented by University College at
Washington University
4 After Hours at Sheraton Clayton Plaza
9 Pillars in the Community presented by Centene
Corporation honoring Jim McKelvey
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Chamber Events – 2013
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Chamber Events – 2013
PRESENTED BY
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hirty Years and Still Going Strong! The
2013 season marked the 30th anniversary of Parties in the Park. Plaza Motors
presented this milestone year on Central
Avenue. Parties in the Park crowds have
continued to grow since moving to the streets of
downtown Clayton two years ago. We continued
to offer outstanding bands on the Pulaski Bank
stage. Many thanks to band sponsors –
Carmody MacDonald P.C., Graybar, Lathrop &
Gage LLP and RubinBrown LLP.
We look forward to producing the best
after-hours outdoor event in St. Louis and will be
back May 14, 2014. Thank you to our sponsors
for their tremendous support this year.
Thank you to all our sponsors who made the 2013 season possible!
A-1 Private Investigations, LLC · BARcelona Tapas Bar
Brown Shoe Company · The Business Bank of St. Louis
Carrollton Bank · The Center of Clayton · Great Southern Bank
Husch Blackwell LLP · Infinity Laser Hair Removal & Skin
Rejuvenation · KellyMitchell Group, Inc.
The Maune Company · Mueller Prost PC · Option Computer
Corporation · Ottolino Winters Huebner · Parkside Financial
Bank & Trust · Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe’
Purk & Associates, P.C. · Simons Jewelers
Sheraton Clayton Plaza ·Total Access Urgent Care
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Chamber Events – 2013
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Presented by
And
hosted by
Saint Louis Art Fair
onathan Hazan was crowned the
2013 Clayton Idol at Double D during
the 4th annual event presented by HM
and hosted by Double D. Audience
members enjoyed hearing Broadway
tunes, rock ‘n’ roll and country songs.
The talent continues to improve each
year as does the money raised for
charity. This year more than $600 was
presented to the businesses affected by
the Oklahoma Tornado.
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce Members worked a beer booth
at the Annual Saint Louis Art Fair in September. Thanks to those who
volunteered their time to work and coordinate shifts.
Bryan Boyer Rebecca Boyer • Jen Bien • Bill Castle • Emily Castle
Alicia Cockerham • Aaron Detmer • Mark Genet • Brian Hegger • Jeff Karpel
Liz Karpel • Holley Maher • Cathy Mann • Debbie Maret • Shannon Martini
Scott Neubauer • Mayor Harold Sanger • Sarah Swaykus • Ryanne Tilley
Mark Tinsley • Nancy Wambach • Tim Wamback • Kelly Williams
The Chamber is grateful to those
businesses who donated to the prize
packages awarded to the 2013 Clayton
Idol and 1st Runner Up. They are:
Moonrise Hotel,
The Ritz-Carlton, St.Louis,
Lusso, BlackFinn &
Lola & Penelope’s.
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New Members
Chase Park Plaza
Ms. Robyn Mitchell
212 N. Kingshighway
St. Louis, MO═ 63108
(314) 633-1029
Fax: (314) 633-3051
Website: www.chaseparkplaza.com
Hotel
The Chase Park Plaza is a historic landmark
offering 338 rooms, 51 fully furnished onebedroom executive apartments, 26 meeting
rooms and 65,000 square feet of meeting space.
Cini Italian Chow with Heart
Mr. David Clark
8831 Ladue Road
St. Louis, MO 63124
(314) 863-2464
Website: www.chinichow.com
Restaurant/Catering
Fresh Italian food prepared from scratch every
day. Features salads, piadinas, pasta bowls,
arancinis, soups, wine and beer on draft.
City Speech, Inc.
Ms. Lori Linder
141 N. Meramec Ave.
#110A
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 704-5727
Website: www.cityspeech.com
Speech Therapist
Lori has been in private practice since 1994
providing individual speech and language therapy
in her Clayton office, as well as school contract
services. Specializing in articulation, phonology,
apraxia,receptive and expressive language
disorders, ASD, and fluency. We accept═ Anthem
BCBS, Coventry/GHP, and UHC.
Coldwell Banker Gundaker
Ms. Joanne Iskiwitch
9651 Clayton Road
Ladue, MO 63124
(314) 997-3464
Website: www.joanneiskiwitch.com
Real Estate - Residential
Specializing for over 27 years in assisting buyers
and sellers to purchase single family homes,
condos and multi-family properties. We also
provide relocation services throughout the U.S.
Joanne Iskiwitch is ranked in the top 1% of all
St. Louis Realtors and in the top 1% nationally at
Coldwell Banker.
Edward Jones
Mr. Sam Stufflebam
7931 Forsyth
Suite A
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 727-0927
Fax: (866) 462-1207
Website: www.edwardjones.com
Investment Services
Investment firm working with individuals and
small businesses to help serious investors
achieve their long term financial goals by
understanding their need & implementing
tailored solutions.
Electrical Connection
Mr. Jim Curran
5735 Elizabeth Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 781-0755
Fax: (314) 781-2487
Website: www.electricalconnection.org
Not-For-Profit
The Electrical Connection is a partnership of the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
(IBEW) Local One and the St. Louis Chapter of
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
European Wax Center
Mr. Dennis Lowery
8853 Ladue Rd.
Ladue, MO 63124
(314) 721-0777
Website: www.waxcenter.com
Beauty/Personal Care
Excess to Access
Ms. Donna Maynes
8661 Litzsinger Road
Brentwood, MO 63144
(314) 518-8366
Website: www.excesstoaccess.com
Organizational Consultant
Personal Photo Organizer works with clients to
organize, scan and digitize their photos. Also,
create photo books and other photo gifts.
Available for speaking engagements.
First National Bank of St. Louis
Mr. Andrew Lee
7707 Forsyth Boulevard
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 746-4692
Fax: (314) 746-4603
Website: www.fnbstl.com
Financial/Management/Planning
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Gershman Mortgage
Mr. Steve Strick
7 N. Bemiston
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314) 889-0600
Website: www.gershman.com
Financial/Management/Planning
Gershman is the oldest independent mortgage
company in the St. Louis area offering security,
experience and unmatched service in residential
financing.
Illini Bank
Mr. Grant Harper
225 S. Meramec
Suite 320T
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 719-7450
Website: www.illinibank.com
Financial/Management/Planning
Illini Bank is a $275 million bank that has a
strong base of customers in the St. Louis market.
Our Clayton office will be used to better serve our
customers.
International Monetary Systems
Mr. Richard Harris
11810 Administration Dr.
Suite 22
St. Louis, MO 63124
(314) 567-7890
Fax: (314) 567-7845
Website: www.imsbarter.com
Business Services
Largest barter company in the U.S. We assist
business owners in trading for products and
services using a credit and debit system.
Iron Rock Capital
Mr. Scott Zajac
190 Carondelet Plaza
12th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 300-9902
Website: www.ironrockcap.com
Financial/Management/Planning
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Mr. Kenneth Weintraub
12 Milstone Campus Dr.
St. Louis, MO═ 63146-5776
(314) 442-0020
Website: www.jfedstl.org
Not-For-Profit
Jewish Federation mobilizes the Jewish
community and its human and financial resources
to preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis,
Israel and around the world.
New Members
Jos. A. Bank
Mr. Marty Berk
St. Louis Galleria
Suite 1141
St. Louis, MO═ 63117
(314) 862-2687
Clothing
JurisTemps
Ms. Kim Morgan
8000 Maryland Ave.
Suite 650
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 862-5554
Fax: (314) 862-5654
Website: www.juristemps.com
Employment Services
JurisTemps is a full-service specialized legal
staffing firm that provides high-quality attorneys,
paralegals and legal secretaries on a temporary,
temp-to-perm and permanent basis.
Marquard’s Cleaners
Ms. Mareayna Caine
10730 Indian Head Industrial
St. Louis, MO═ 63132
(314) 428-3700
Website: www.marquardscleaners.com
Dry Cleaning/Laundry
Exclusively fine dry cleaning since 1931.
Missouri’s only renowned “Clothes Doctor.”
Exclusive state of the art technology and
equipment for your fine area rug cleaning.
Mercy - Gary D. Gray, M.D.
Dr. Gary Gray
141 North Meramec
Suite 212
Clayton, MO═ 63105
(314) 726-2425
Fax: (314) 726-3099
Website: www.mercy.net/mymercy
Healthcare/Urgent Care
Mercy Internal Medicine Practice specializing in
patient centered care. Same or next day appointments available for all of your primary care needs.
Mortland & Co.
Ms. Amanda Sachs
225 South Meramec Avenue
Suite 621
Clayton, MO═ 63105
(314) 725-3515
Fax: (314) 725-1517
Website: www.mortlandco.com
Accounting Firm/Certified Public Accts.
Mortland & Company is an accountting firm
providing business and individual tax preparation,
business planning, monthly/quarterly
accounting services and QuickBooks consulting.
Nerium International
Ms. Sabina Pugh
8025 Bonhomme
#1902
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 374-9864
Website: www.4sabina.nerium.com
Beauty/Personal Care
Regional Director for a breakthrough company
with a globally patented natural skincare products
with proven clinical results.
Provident, Inc.
Ms. Heather Rich
2650 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO═ 63103
(314) 802-2641
Fax: (314) 371-6510
Website: www.providentstl.org
Not-For-Profit
Serving the St. Louis area since 1860, Provident
is an accredited, non-profit, United Way funded
agency that helps individuals and families to a
brighter future through counseling, crisis
intervention and community support services.
Racquet Club Ladue
Ms. Donna Auld
1600 Log Cabin Lane
Ladue, MO═ 63124
(314) 993-2880
Website: www.rcladue.com
Private Club
The Racquet Club Ladue is a private family club
offering fine dining, social and competetive
athletic programs (indoor & outdoor tennis,
platform tennis, outdoor pool and workout
facility), personalized special events and
exceptional service.
Sportsprint
Ms. Cheri Simon
6197 Bermuda
Ferguson, MO═ 63135
www.sportsprint.com
(314) 521-9000
Website: www.sportsprint.com
Promotional Products
Your image imprinted on corporate and team
apparel, bags & promotional products. The
Sportsprint team delivers fair-priced quality
imprinted products since 1973.
St. Louis Ambush Professional Indoor Soccer
Mr. Andrew Haines
2480 Executive Dr.
Suite 201
St. Charles, MO═ 63303
(636) 922-2255
Website: www.stlouisambush.com
Sports
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The St. Louis Ambush Professional Indoor Soccer
team playing in the MISL & St. Louis Attack
Professional Arena Football team playing in the
XIFL. All home games will be played at the Family
Arena in St. Charles, MO.
St. Luke’s Urgent Care Center
Ms. Denise Livingston
8857 Ladue Road
Ladue, MO═ 63124
Website: www.stlukes-stl.com
Healthcare/Urgent Care
For over 30 years St. Luke’s Urgent Care Centers
have provided quality, convenient medical
treatment for minor illness and injuries without an
appointment, seven days a week.
The Joint LLC
Mr. Scott Rich
8853 Ladue Rd.
Suite P
Ladue, MO═ 63124
(314) 862-6000
Website: www.thejoint.com
Chiropractic/Acupuncture/Massage
Predicated on the vision that quality of life can be
improved through routine chiropractic care, The
Joint offers affordable and convenient chiropractic
care in a spa-like atmosphere.
The Libertine
Ms. Audra Luedde
7927 Forsyth Blvd.
Clayton, MO═ 63105
(314) 862-2999
Website: www.libertinestl.com
Restaurant/Catering
The Warner Hall Group
Mr. J. Warner
8301 Maryland Ave.
Suite 100
Clayton, MO═ 63105
(314) 725-0009
Fax: (314) 726-5575
Website: www.warnerhallgroup.com
Real Estate - Commercial/Residential
The Warner Hall Group in Clayton is the central
corridor’s most dynamic and successful Real
Estate team. They offer unique strategies coupled
with unsurpassed results.
New Members
UGM Corporation
Mr. Michael Battle
1006 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 960-7368
Fax: (314) 588-2416
Website: www.ugmcorporation.com
Employment Services
Providing job skills training to help business
improve on employee performance, design plans
to implement new projects/ideas and strives for
excellence in service.
USA Mortgage
Mr. Tim Anselm
8921 Vetrans’ Memorial Pkwy.
O’Fallon, MO 63366
(314) 743-0340
Fax: (314) 743-0348
Website: www.usamortgagestl.com/tim-anselm/
Mortgage Company
USA Mortgage is a St. Louis based independent
mortgage banking company. We control all
aspects of the loan which means better value and
service for our clients. With no part of the loan
process being outsourced, clients experience a
high degree of service that few firms, if any, can
duplicate.
Vanguard Crossing
Ms. Julia Garcia
Become a Chamber Member Today
Joining the Clayton Chamber of Commerce puts you in great company!
Hundreds of area organizations turn to the Chamber each year to help
them strengthen their business through referrals,
sponsorship opportunities, networking events and other valuable resources.
Contact Trish Zupon 314-726-2512 or via email at [email protected]
for information on becoming a member.
8342 Delcrest Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63121
(314) 692-0055
Website: www.vanguardcrossing.com
Condominums/Apartments
Introducing the most innovative apartment living
Saint Louis has ever seen. Vanguard Crossing
offers residents a stylish, sophisticated and
alluring lifestyle.
Vanity - Complete Aesthetic Perfection
Ms. Jill Algimo
8027 Clayton Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63117
(314) 420-0686
Website: www.vanitystl.com
Beauty/ Personal Care
Perfect your skin in every way. See one of our four
estheticians or our nurse injector for dramatic
results in combination with a customized skin
care plan.
Webster University
Ms. Mindy Lewis
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-6900
Fax: (314) 246-7150
Website: www.webster. edu
Education
A private, non-profit US based university
providing a network of international residential
campuses. Committed to delivering high-quality
learning experiences that transform students for
global citzenship and individual excellence.
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A Leader in Residential and Commercial
Financing for Over 60 Years
314-889-0600
Apply Online: www.gershman.com
7 N. Bemiston Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105
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Clayton, MO 63105
www.claytoncommerce.com
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