May 2011 - Webster Groves Chamber of Commerce

May 2011
The Webster Groves/Shrewsbury Area Chamber of Commerce serves, promotes, and helps advance the business interests
of both its membership and the communities of Webster Groves, Shrewsbury and Rock Hill.
~ May General Membership Breakfast Meeting ~
WHEN:
Growing Your Business With
Thursday, May 19
Check-in & Networking
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast & Program
8 a.m.
WHERE:
45 S. Old Orchard Ave.
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED
RESERVATION DEADLINE:
NOON, May 17, 2011
Breakfast cost is $12 Email:
[email protected]
You can now register and pay
online at
www.shop.go-webster.com
INSIDE
Chairman’s Letter..................... 2
Welcome New Members ......... 3
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings..... 3
Member News .....................4 - 5
Sustaining Members ................ 6
Member Discounts................... 6
Member Spotlight .................... 7
Calendar of Events ................... 7
Mini Golf Networking Event .. 8
At May's membership breakfast, Bob Boles of SCORE (Service Corp of Retired
Executives) will speak to attendees about the free services SCORE offers small
business owners and provide some powerful tips and strategies on how to
make a small business more productive. SCORE is a national organization of
retired business people whose mission is to provide free counseling and advice
to America’s small businesses. SCORE is a partner with the Small Business
Association and its volunteers provide services that help aspiring new business
owners successfully start their own business as well help those currently in
business become better managers and more productive.
Bob has owned and managed his small business for 40 years and is a graduate of
Drury University in Springfield, Mo.
Want To Get More Involved With
The Chamber?
If you would like to build more relationships with Chamber members, consider
joining a committee! Right now, the Chamber is recruiting members interested in
serving on the following committees:
• Golf Committee
• Business Expo Committee
• Heart of the Community
If you are interested in applying to become a member of these committees, please
contact Sarah by email ([email protected]) or phone 314-962-8979.
_________________________________ Creating A Successful Business Community ___________________________
Letter from the Chairman of the Board
Dear Members of the WGSACC,
Now that the April showers are behind us, we can be
thankful that our communities of Rock Hill, Shrewsbury
and Webster Groves were spared during the destructive
tornadoes that befell our neighbors to the north. We wish
those communities well as they rebuild.
2011 Officers
~ Chairman of the Board ~
Dr. Joseph Grimaud
Watson Pointe Dental
~ Director of Finance & Budget ~
Brian Corrigan
Moloney Securities Asset Management
~ Director of Community Relations ~
Barb Ehnes
Webster University
~ Director of Membership Services ~
Charles Fischer
Canterbury Enterprises, Inc.
Directors At Large
Vicki Baker
AnsaRing
Dr. Matt Bruckel
Total Access Urgent Care
Marianne Fuhrmann
Webster/Kirkwood Times
Wade Hachman
Bethesda Orchard
Jared Howe
PNC Bank
Dr. Yvonne Johnson
St. Louis Community College Meramec
Joanne Kirkpatrick
US Bank
Sarah Pizoni
Park Forest Apartments
Sarah Riss
Webster Groves School District
Dick Sant
Sant Automotive
Kimberly White
Olakino Maika’i
Ex-Officio
Tom Galganski
Legal Counsel ~ Galganski, P.C.
George Liyeos
City of Rock Hill
Steve Wylie
City of Webster Groves
Sarah Moore
Interim President/CEO
The upcoming weeks have lots of fun and interesting activities for our members
to look forward to. Make plans to attend and mark your calendars today!
We have two ribbon cuttings planned this month. On Monday, May 9 the St.
Louis Wing Company will celebrate its grand opening from 5 - 6 p.m. Come
welcome our newest member and taste Chef Bobby Tessler's sensational
selection of wings including coconut curry, kalamata olive and feta or spicy
fresh jalepeno! Also make sure to support Jean Scholtes and the KIND Soap
Company by stopping by their ribbon cutting on Wednesday, May 25 from 5
- 7 p.m. Jean will be raffling off some KIND soap products during this event.
Please join Lou Clauss at PostNet for a Meet and Greet on Friday, May
13 from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. PostNet is located in the McKenzie Pointe
Shopping Center in Shrewsbury. Come by for some hot coffee and check out
their location. You’ll be surprised at the many services that Lou provides.
Our monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 am. Our host
will be the beautiful Pacific Place, in the heart of the Old Orchard Shopping
District in Webster Groves. Come and see this unique approach to senior living
and network with fellow Chamber members.
Mark your calendars for Mini Golf, Major Networking on June 8 at Tower Tee.
Join us between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. for networking with the Crestwood/Sunset
Hills Area Chamber of Commerce.
I look forward to seeing everyone at each of these events.
Sincerely,
Joe Grimaud
Joe Grimaud, DDS, Chairperson
Webster Groves/Shrewsbury Area Chamber of Commerce
Optimize Your 2011 Marketing Budget
Are you planning, or maybe even rethinking, your marketing
budget? The Chamber can help you make thoughtful decisions
about Chamber event sponsorships and advertising. You are
encouraged to meet with us to plan your Chamber marketing
strategies for 2011. Please contact Sarah at 314-962-4142
to arrange a time. Feel free to spread the word about this cost
-effective way to use your marketing dollars.
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WELCOME
The Chamber welcomes our New Members…
Arndt & Associates
Joe Arndt
8124 Big Bend Blvd.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
314-968-5467
www.arndtandassociates.com
[email protected]
Financial Services
KIND Soap Company
Jean Scholtes
43B S. Old Orchard Rd.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
314-517-2868
www.kindsoap.com
[email protected]
Health & Beauty
Martha C. Brown & Associates, LLC
M. Brigid Fernandez
220 W. Lockwood, Suite 203
Webster Groves, MO 63119
314-962-0186
www.elderlawstlouis.com
[email protected]
Legal Services—Elder Law
St. Louis Wing Company
9816 Manchester Road
Rock Hill, MO 63119
314-962-9464
www.stlwingco.com
[email protected]
Restaurant
St. Louis World Changers
David Neighbors
P.O. Box 15739
St. Louis, MO 63163
www.worldchangersstl.com
[email protected]
Nonprofit
Stifel Nicolaus
Jerome ‘Jerry’ Zitzmann
404 Yorkshire Place
St. Louis, MO 63119
314-726-8206
www.zwealthmanagement.com
[email protected]
Wealth Management
Please Welc ome & Support Our New Members!
Mark Your Calendar
Ribbon Cutting
Free Wings and KIND Soap Products
at New Member Ribbon Cuttings
Join your fellow Chamber members as we celebrate the
grand openings of two new members!
Monday, May 9 swing by St. Louis Wing Company (9816
Manchester Rd.) in Rock Hill from 5 - 6 p.m. to sample
wings and meet owner Bobby Tessler. There will also be a
drawing for a free gift certificate. Bobby will cut the ribbon
around 5:30 p.m. For more information about St. Louis Wing
Company, visit www.stlwingco.com.
Chamber Information Online At:
www.webstershrewsburychamber.com
Wednesday, May 25, stop by KIND Soap Company (43B S.
Old Orchard) in Old Orchard from 5 -7 p.m. to welcome and
support new member Jean Scholtes. Jean will cut the ribbon
around 6:30 p.m. There will be refreshments, networking
and a drawing for free KIND Soap products. For more
information about Kind Soap Company, visit kindsoap.com.
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MEMBER NEWS
Edgar Road School
Volunteers Needed
The 4th Annual Jaguar 5K and One Mile Family Fun Run/
Walk will take place on May 14 through the streets around
Edgar Road School. This fundraiser benefits the Physical
Education Department at Edgar Road Elementary School.
Currently, they are seeking volunteers to help direct runners
the day of the race. If you are interested in helping or would
like to participate in the 5k or one mile fun walk, visit
www.ersjaguar5k.com.
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BBQ for Charity
Would you like to support charity while enjoying barbeque?
Then plan to stop by the Webster Groves Lions Club charity
barbeques! On May 13-14 and June 10-11. The WG Lions
Club will barbeque to raise money for charity in front of
Sappington Market, 8400 Watson Road from 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. each day. Delivery is also available by calling Becki
Speeler at 314 724-3735.
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After Hours
Join the St. Louis Business Journal for an evening of
networking! Attendees will enjoy wine tasting from Garland
Wines, hors d'oeuvres from Noodles and Company and
networking with business professionals from throughout
the area. Stop by the St. Louis Business Journal Office (815
Olive, Suite 100) after work on Thursday, May 12 from 5 - 7
p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Register online by visiting
bizjournals.com/stlouis/event/47221.
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Learn More About Plan For A
Regional Bicycle Route
Great Rivers Greenway is providing residents in St. Louis
City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County with one
last chance to provide input on the large-scale, long-range
regional bicycle plan that is being developed over the
next two decades. During the month of May, Great Rivers
Greenway will hold four public open house events to provide
residents with more information about existing and proposed
routes. Attendees will be able to view maps, comment on
the proposed network of regional on-road routes and review
what it will take to implement the system. The open houses
will be on the following dates from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.:
Transitions:
Shepherding Concerns and Conversations
Sometimes it is helpful to call on the experts when faced
with pending transitions in later life. The Shepherd’s Center
is offering classes on Monday evenings from May 2 to May
23. Sessions will begin at 6 p.m. and run until 7:15 p.m.
Topics are:
• Swimming Solo, a daughter’s 14 year journey
with Alzheimer’s Disease
• VA benefits to eligible veterans and surviving spouses
• Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, resources and research
• Simplify Your Life by getting organized.
Classes cost $7 each or $21 for the full four-week series.
Classes will be held at the Christian Life Center of WHUMC,
located at 1333 W. Lockwood. Call the Shepherd’s Center at
395-0988 for more information.
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• May 10 at the Webster Groves Recreation Center
• May 11 at the Forest Park Visitor’s Center
• May 17 at the UMSL Millenium Student Center
• May 19 at St. Peter’s City Hall.
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MEMBER NEWS
Needs YOU!
Workshops for Parents of Deaf and
Hard of Hearing Children
Help the Webster Community Arts Foundation by
volunteering at the annual Webster Groves Art & Air Fair
held on the Eden Seminary grounds. The Chamber is
recruiting volunteers to help with 2 shifts:
DEAF, Inc. and the Midwest Gallaudet University Regional
Center will host “Fine Tuning Your Family: Family
Dynamics Training for Families with Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Children” on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to
Noon. The workshop is presented by Dr. Richard Jefferies,
a training specialist from the Laurent Clerc National Deaf
Education Center. Dr. Jeffries will equip hearing family
members for the unique challenges of communication and
family dynamics when raising a deaf or hard of hearing child
using simple but effective strategies. The workshop will be
held at DEAF, Inc., located at 25 E. Frisco Ave. in Webster
Groves. There is no cost to attend but registration is required.
To reserve a spot, call 314-714-6400 or email info@deafinc.
org.
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Friday, June 3: 5 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 4: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
You'll receive a free t-shirt, snacks and water during your
shift, and have a blast at the volunteer appreciation party.
You will be working with other chamber members, so call
the Chamber at 314-962-4142 or email sarah@go-webster.
com to request your date and time. Let's help make this the
best fair yet!
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Sustaining Members
We are proud to acknowledge our Sustaining Members, who have continued to help the Chamber in reaching its goal of building programs that will make our Chamber one of the strongest in the area.
The Board of Directors greatly appreciates the additional support from these outstanding business leaders and praises their leadership in our communities!
AT&T
Acme Printers
AnsaRing
Appliance Discounters
Archer Mortgage
Arndt & Associates
Assured Title Company
Bachmann Construction
Back & Neck Care Center of
Webster Groves
Bethany Christian Services of Missouri
Bethesda Health Group
Boulevard Bank
Randy Burkett Lighting Design, Inc
Butterfly Energy Works, LLC
Canterbury Enterprises
Cardinals Car Wash
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
Charter Business
Christian Family Services
City of Shrewsbury
City of Webster Groves
Coldwell Banker/Gundaker Realtors
Coldwell Banker Premier Group-Monica Brewer
Computer Guide Services
Computer Solutions
Creative Mailers
Crown Vision Center - Mackenzie
Cyrano’s Cafe
Da-Com Corporation
Debber Electric Co.
Dierbergs Market
Dynamic Personal Fitness
Eagle Bank and Trust of Missouri
Edward Jones – Daniel Payne
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Epworth Children and Family Services
Eraser Top Design
Esse Health
Express Employment Professionals
Family Support Network
Focal Point Associates
Foundation for Children with Cancer
Freddie’s Market
Galganski, P.C.
Georgetown Apartments
Gerber Chapel
Christine A. Gilsinan, Attorney at Law
Grafica Fine Art & Custom Framing
Graphic Masters
H&R Block Tax & Business Services
Hahn Computer Services
Hancock Securities Group
Huber, Ring, Helm & Co.
Lady Bug Beads
Langton Associates
Lewis and Associates, P.C.
Logan College of Chiropractic
Lutheran Senior Services at Laclede Groves
Marco Financial
MassageLuxe
Massage Envy
McReynolds Realty
Microbe Inotech Laboratories
Miriam Foundation
Missouri American Water Co.
Montgomery Bank
PNC Bank – Watson
Naturally Pure
Nerinx Hall High School
Next Step Small Business Resource Center
Northwestern Mutual – Abigail Tuttle
Nurses for Newborns Foundation
Olakino Maika’i
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Orlando Gardens
Owen Development
Pacific Place Senior Living
Palitzsch Catering
Park Forest Apartments
Pearle Vision
Robert A. Peters, CPA
Positive Transitions Coaching
PostNet
Ray’s Tree Service
RealtyNET McLain
Regions Bank
Roberts Realty Co.
The Rockwood
Ross & Baruzzini
St. Anthony’s Medical Center
St. Louis Community College at Meramec
St. Louis World Changers
Sant Automotive
ScholarShop - Webster Groves
Sieber Renovations Inc.
Senator Eric Schmitt
Seniors Home Care
Service Noodle
Shrewsbury Lions Club
Silly Jilly The Clown
Southwest Medical Center
Sports Medicine & Training Center
SSM Medical Group
SSM St. Clare Health Center
Stanford Place Apartments
Straub’s Market
Lori L. Strawbridge, CPA
SUNFLOWER Move Managers LLC
Sure Lock & Key
Total Access Urgent Care
Trainiac
Tuxedo Park Management, LLC
US Bank
U.S. Cellular
Verizon Wireless -Yorkshire Plaza
Watson Pointe Dental
Webster Child Care Center
Webster Community Arts Foundation
Webster Family Chiropractic
Webster Groves Animal Hospital
Webster Groves Historical Society
Webster Groves Lions Club
Webster Groves Public Library
Webster Groves School District
Webster Groves Subaru
Webster-Kirkwood Times
Webster University
Wireless Toyz
Member~To~Member Discounts
Remember to shop your fellow Chamber businesses! Please show The Chamber Chronicle as proof of membership.
Acupuncture St. Louis ~ $20 off your first acupuncture treatment
The Art of Entertaining ~ 10% discount on any order.
Butterfly Energy Works ~ $100 off an Energy Audit or other consulting services.
Cardinals Car Wash ~ 20% off of any service.
Charter Business ~ $100 one time credit when you sign your business up for two or
more services: telephone, internet or cable TV.
Computer Solutions ~ Free service diagnostics of an Apple Macintosh computer.
Crown Vision ~ 10% discount on all eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses and
accessories. Not valid with insurance or other discount plans.
Debber Electric and HVAC Company ~ Free estimates for all repairs and/or
installations. 10% discount on labor and material for all work performed.
Fran Ann Engraving ~ 10% off items purchased in our store.
Georgetown Apartments ~ 1 month free on a 13 - month lease.
Krueger Pottery ~ 10% discount off gallery items and classes.
Lindwedel Jewelers ~ 10% savings on all new sales and repairs & $2 watch batteries
(in stock).
Massage Envy ~ Receive a first and second introductory rate of $39 or join our massage
wellness program for $44 a month.
Olakino MaiKa’i ~ 4 massages for $150.
Park Forest Apartments ~ 1 month free on a 12-month lease.
Pearl Vision - Sunset Hills ~ 40% off all frames and lenses with purchase of complete
pair of eyeglasses available to Chamber members and their families
Positive Transitions Coaching ~ One Free Coaching Session worth $75
PostNet ~ 10% off regular prices for your neighborhood business center products and
services (excludes USPS)
Seniors Home Care ~ $25 discount on first invoice (quick visit and one hour visit not
applicable) available to Chamber members and their families.
U.S. Cellular® ~ 25% off any accessory up to $100; Waived $30 activation fee on new
2-year contract & FREE incoming calls.
The Book House ~ 15% discount to Chamber members
The Hair Affair - 10% off for members with stylist Patty Coll
Watson Pointe Dental ~ 20% discount on all dental services.
Webster Investment Group ~ Complimentary financial review for all Chamber
members
Wireless Toyz ~ Offering Sprint, T-mobile and Verizon service; $20 off phone with new
service; $10 off phone upgrade with contract extension; 15% off select accessories.
To add your business to this list, please email your information to Sarah at
[email protected] or fax to 314-962-9398.
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St. Louis World Changers
David Neighbors
P.O. Box 15739
St. Louis, MO 63163
www.worldchangersstl.com
[email protected]
Calendar of Events
May - June
St. Louis World Changers is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization that secures funding to provide free,
necessary housing repairs to needy St. Louis residents.
Their staff, made up of volunteers, work all year on
projects that culminate in a large summer event. During
that event, 350 youth-aged and adult volunteers from
across the country volunteer to work in the St. Louis
community. For one week, these volunteers replace roofs,
siding and make other outdoor home repairs on 20-30
different homes. St. Louis World Changers hosted their
first summer project in July, 2003 and have since made
repairs to more than 200 homes in the St. Louis area.
~ May ~
Monday, May 9 @ 5 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting
St. Louis Wing Company
9816 Manchester Rd.
Friday, May 13 @ 7:30 a.m.
Friday Morning Meet & Greet
Post Net - 7253 Watson Rd.
Thursday, May 19 @ 7:30 a.m.
St. Louis World Changers always looks for people willing
to dedicate time and resources to this worthy cause.
They are currently seeking businesses and organizations
interested in providing lunches to construction crews
during the week of the project and donations to help
provide construction materials. If you are interested in
learning more about this organization or getting involved,
please email [email protected].
General Membership Breakfast
Pacific Place Senior Living - 45 S Old Orchard Ave.
Wednesday, May 25 @ 5 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting
KIND Soap Company
43B S. Old Orchard Rd.
~ June ~
Member spotlights are paid advertisements.
Wednesday, June 8 @ 5:30 p.m.
Mini Golf Major Networking
Tower Tee Mini Golf Course - 6727 Heege Rd.
Friday, June 10 @ 7:30 a.m.
Want to Sponsor a monthly
membership meeting?
Friday Morning Meet & Greet
Grafica Contemporary Fine Art and Framing
- 7884 Big Bend Blvd.
As a meeting sponsor, you will receive recognition
in all event publicity, the opportunity to distribute
printed materials at the event and the opportunity
to speak for three minutes to all meeting attendees.
For more information about meeting sponsorship
or to commit to sponsor a meeting in 2011 contact
Sarah by calling 314-962-4142 or email [email protected].
Thursday, June 16 @ 11 a.m.
General Membership Lunch
Orlando Gardens
8352 Watson Rd.
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Webster Groves/Shrewsbury Area
Chamber of Commerce
357 Marshall Ave, Suite 102
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Contact Info:
Phone: 314.962.4142
Fax: 314.962.9398
Email: [email protected]
www.webstershrewsburychamber.com
Editors: Sarah Moore
Richard Lally
Barb Ehnes
Design & Layout: Graphic Masters
Photographer: Steve Boggeman
Printing: Creative Mailers
___________________________ Webster Groves/Shrewsbury Area Chamber of Commerce _____________________
Wednesday, June 8th 2011 5:30 -7:30 • Tower Tee Mini Golf Course • 6727 Heege Road
$20 entry fee includes 18 holes of mini golf, food and beverages. Clubs and Balls provided.
Burgers, Brats, Hot Dogs, Fixins and Sides Beer, Soda, Water and Wine.
Current Sponsors
See enclosed flyer for
additional details!
______________________________ Serving the business Community for over 73 years ________________________