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File - Brentwood Chamber of Commerce
BusinessWise BusinessWise Newsletter • Volume 21, Number 11 • November 2014 A Publication of the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce President’s Message by Stephanie Tyler We had a hugely successful Business and Consumer Expo on October 23rd. Once again, there was a sell-out of vendors who did a remarkable job representing their businesses to numerous potential clients in attendance. A thank you goes out to our Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors, food donors and door prize donors. Your contributions were instrumental in ensuring the success of this year’s Expo. A special thanks to our Executive Director, Christine Albrecht, and the Expo committee for putting together another wonderful event. Your hours of hard work and planning are appreciated. Can’t wait for next year! November 20 is our last meeting of the year. This is the meeting where we recognize veterans and their service. It’s a wonderful tribute not to be missed. I hope each of you can attend. Finally, please put this year’s Chamber holiday party on your calendar, Thursday, December 4. It’s a fun night and it’s also when we award the winners of the Chamber’s Business Person of Year, Most Improved Property and Citizen of the Year. This is the last newsletter of the year and it also wraps up my first year as the Chamber’s president. I want to say it’s been a privilege to serve this amazing organization. It’s been a pleasure getting to know each of you and working with a wonderful board of directors. Next Meeting… Dennis L. Woeltje American Legion Salute to Veterans! Thursday, November 20, 2014 Brentwood School District Conference Center 1201 Hanley Industrial Ct. Sponsored by Goff-Moll American Legion Post 101 11:30 –12:00 Networking 12:00 Lunch Catered by O.B.Clarks PLEASE RSVP by November 18! Lunch for veterans is complimentary, as a small thank you for their service. Dennis L. Woeltje of Cape Girardeau, was elected as the Missouri Department Commander during the 2015 American Legion Department of Missouri Convention held in Jefferson City at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. A Navy veteran of the Vietnam era, he attended boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Traning Center near Chicago. During his 32 year military career as a Navy Seabee Reservist he served with various Seabee Units including NMCB 28, CBMU 302, RNCF SU4, NMCB 15 and RNCB 25. Following his years in the Navy, he worked at Proctor and Gamble Paper Products for 25 years as a line operator/mechanic. Mr. Woeltje has lived all his life in Cape Girardeau County. After graduating from Jackson Sr. High in 1967 he attended South East MO College for 3 semesters before he joined the navy. He has been a member of Louis K. Juden American Legion Post 63 at Cape Girardeau since 2003. Mr. Woeltje has served as Post 63 Commander, District 14 Commander, and Zone 4 Vice Commander representing the Southeast Missouri area. Since Mr. Woeltje has been involved with the Legion he has served and chaired on several committees including the Commander’s Sub-committee, Insurance Committee, Leadership Committee, Education and Scholarship Committee, and Chair of the Legion Riders Committee. He also served as the Liaison Officer between the American Legion Dept. of MO. and the American Legion Riders Dept of MO. He is a 40&8 member at the Voiture 1321, Sons of the American Legion Detachment 63, American Legion Rider Chapter 158, and also a member of ANIVICUS (Army, Navy, & Air Force Veterans in Canada). He has much pride and admiration for the many posts and legionnaires across Missouri as they assist our veterans and youth. Veterans serving veterans – It’s what we do! Dennis’s wife Sheryl Smith is also very active in the American Legion, having just finished 2 successful years as District 14’s Commander. Sheryl is also actively campaigning for Zone 4 Vice Commander. By their former marriages Sheryl and Dennis have three sons. So far they have a total of four grandchildren, three granddaughters and a grandson. All three sons are members of the Sons of the American Legion. ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Please email [email protected] or call 963-9007 with your RESERVATION confirmation by noon on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, so that we may confirm with the caterer. Reservation cancellations must be received by noon on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 or you will be billed for the luncheon. The cost of the luncheon is $15. The Chamber accepts cash or checks made payable to Brentwood Chamber of Commerce on the day of the meeting. If you would like to pay by credit card, please call the Chamber at 314.963.9007 prior to Thursday. There is a $5 convenience fee for credit card charges. 2 BusinessWise Award Nominations Annually, the Chamber bestows three awards at the annual Holiday Party - Business Person of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Most Improved Property. Do you know of someone that should be awarded the Citizen of the year? Have they improved the Brentwood community? Is there a business person that is a stand-out? Have they made Brentwood a better place to do business? Is there a property whose improvement has made Brentwood look nicer? Submit your nominees to the Chamber at [email protected]. Trivia Night The Mid-County Jaycees will be having their annual trivia night January 24th, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall in Maplewood, MO. More information as well as online registration is available at our website http:// midcountyjaycees.org/TriviaNight2015. Please contact Pat McEvoy at [email protected] for more information. The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party Thursday, December 4, 2014 5:00-7:00 p.m. Brentwood Forest Clubhouse Meet Chamber Officers & Directors Awards Ceremony Hors d’oeuvres Cash Bar FREE ADMISSION R.S.V.P. 963-9007 or email [email protected] (Donations to Brentwood High School Scholarship Fund) Linkedin Join the Brentwood, MO Chamber of Commerce on Linkedin. You can connect with other Chamber members and see relevant announcements about your Chamber. BusinessWise Editor: Design Director: Address: Telephone: E-mail: Web: Christine Albrecht Joyce Locke, Gene-Del Publishing Co. 8754 Rosalie Ave., Brentwood, MO 63144 (314) 963-9007 [email protected] www.brentwoodmochamber.com 3 BusinessWise BRENTWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY TEA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 The Brentwood Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Brentwood. We can use your help! You can support the Society by becoming a member and/or attending our HOLIDAY TEA. The HOLIDAY TEA is being served on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. The HOLIDAY TEA includes soup, hot savories, fruit, small sandwiches, scones with lemon curd or clotted cream and an assortment of small pastries with tea. The Tea is being held at the Brentwood Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 2400 S. Brentwood Blvd. Seating is limited. Tickets may be purchased at the Barlow House, 8754 Rosalie any Friday morning between 10 a.m. – noon or call 314 607-0812 or 314 962-8375 to make reservations. Tea for one is $20.00. Proceeds from the Tea will be used to make improvements at the Barlow House, home of the Brentwood Historical Society. Please come to the Tea for an enjoyable afternoon and help support the Brentwood Historical Society. BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS The following list is the recommendation of the Nominations Committee for filling the vacancies on the Board of Directors as of January 1, 2015. Denny Kammer – ReliantPay (2nd term) Eric Gruenenfelder – Brentwood Parks & Recreation Kathy Thomas - Rodan + Fields The Nominations Committee also recommends the following Executive Officers for the 2015 year. President – Stephanie Tyler (2nd term) Vice –President – David Smith (2nd term) Treasurer – David Walther (2nd term) The Directors serve for a three year term. Officers serve for a one year term. Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. All Chamber members in attendance at the regular monthly general membership meeting luncheon on November 20, 2014 will have the opportunity to vote on these nominations. DON’T GO IT ALONE! Partner with expert guides of small business funding and financial management. Serving Brentwood since 1936. RICHARD DILLARD: 636.288.0163 JEFF HINRICHS: 314.346.3967 Call our business services experts– they’ll help you clear the maze! 2345 S. Brentwood WESTCOMMUNITYCU.ORG | TIGERSCU.ORG O’FALLON | BRENTWOOD | KIRKWOOD | COLUMBIA Federally insured by NCUA. Additional coverage up to $250,000 provided by Excess Share Insurance Corporation, a licensed insurance company. 4 BusinessWise BUSINESS & CONSUMER EXPO 2014 Thank you again to the EXPO sponsors. Your support of this event enables the Chamber to continue hosting this event. Gold Sponsors B BRENTWOOD Public Schools 1201 Hanley Industrial Court Brentwood, Missouri 63144 p 314-962-4507 f 314-962-7302 www.brentwood.k12.mo.us Mr. David Faulkner, Superintendent of Schools Brentwood Schools Dr. Joan Oakley, Assistant Superintendent Silver Sponsor Thank you to the following businesses that donated door prizes for this year’s EXPO. There were over 50 gifts for people attending - Smoothie King Galaxy Floor West Community Credit Union Goff Moll Post 101 Subway Complete Fitness Results Kolache Factory Rodan + Fields - Kathy Thomas Liberty Tax Clear Spaces Altair Travel Transamerica Agency Network The Vault Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Sam’s Club Mid-County YMCA AAA of Missouri Smith Patrick, LLC Marlene Becker Wellbridge 5 BusinessWise EXPO 2014 gene•del PRINTING BY I N C O R P O R A T E D Full Color Printing • Digital Printing • Quickprinting Business cards Forms Postcards Envelopes Brochures Pocket Folders Books Letterheads Newsletters Invitations Calendars AND MORE! 9019 Manchester l Brentwood, MO 63144 (314) 962-4750 l www.genedel.com Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. BusinessWise Brian Willett, Managing Partner, at Bonefish Grill cuts the ribbon at the new Brentwood location. After the Ribbon Cutting at Bonefish Grill, everyone enjoyed a champagne toast on their lovely patio. Mayor Pat Kelly officially opens the new playground at Oak Tree Park with a cut of the ribbon. Helping to hold the ribbon are Lee Wynn and Bola Akande. 6 7 BusinessWise WELCOME Chamber Members The Chamber of Commerce encourages all new businesses to become involved and we ask that our existing members contact their neighbors, current or new, and bring them to a meeting to further our strength and growth. Welcome to the following new members: Purk & Associates, P.C. 1034 S. Brentwood., Ste. 2000 314.884.4000 www.AmericanBankofMissouri.com Bank Zurvita – Tom Nash 8816 Manchester Rd., Ste. 207 618.593.2046 www.countryfinancial.com/steven.pingolt Insurance / Financial Needs WELCOME New Brentwood Businesses Innovative Claims Service 2510 S Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 214 Matthew LaRochelle – 888.884.0885 Administrative Offices House of Corks Jessica House – 314.808.1268 Art on corks The Art of Timeless Embroidery, LLC 823 Hanley Industrial Ct. Vicki Keller – 314.974.7561 Education of embroidery arts Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC 1401 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 400 Tim Hammett – 314.764.2727 Comprehensive Financial Planning Let us cater your next event! 6ft. Party Subs Dierbergs Brentwood Pointe 8424 Eager Road Brentwood, MO 314.961.7665 Calendar November 20, 2014 General Membership Meeting Brentwood S.D. Conference Center 1201 Hanley Industrial Ct. 11:30 – 1:00 Sponsored by Goff-Moll American Legion Post 101 December 4, 2014 Holiday Party Brentwood Forest Clubhouse 5:00 January 8, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting Brentwood Rec. Center Room 102 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. January 9, 2014 Newsletter submissions due! January, 22, 2014 General Membership Meeting Brentwood S.D. Conference Center 1201 Hanley Industrial Ct. 11:30 – 1:00 Sponsored by H & R Block 8 BusinessWise CHAMBER OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Stephanie Tyler, West Community Credit Union DIRECTORS: Vice President-David Smith-Smith Patrick CPA’s LLC Treasurer-David Walther-Purk Advisors Eric Dodel-Gene-Del Printing Eric Gruenenfelder-Brentwood Parks & Recreation Denny Kammer-ReliantPay Kim Kann-Mid-County YMCA Kyle Kuhlman-Complete Care Chiropractic Dan Nobel-Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Kathy Thomas-Rodan+Fields Patrick Toohey-S.D. Smith Financial Deb Wagnon-Acumen Consulting IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Michael Daming Fresenius Medical Care of Brentwood Dialysis Services A Partnership program between Saint Louis University and Fresenius Medical Care Medical Director Dr Sagar, MD Barb Copeland RN, CDN Clinical Manager. For free Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment Options education contact Barb @ 314-785-1099 Experience UltraCare® in our state of the art dialysis facility 1400 Strassner Rd Brentwood, MO 63144 314-785-1099 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS SIGN-UP As part of the City of Brentwood’s ongoing Emergency Preparedness activities we want to help our residents, businesses, schools and civic organizations be prepared for fire, weather and other contingencies. Brentwood is a thriving business and residential area. Therefore, to ensure public safety, our fire, police and EMS professionals plan and train for a wide variety of emergencies. Situations can often develop rapidly and often unexpectedly, and we will be here to respond and to manage situations as they unfold. Taking time to review your own emergency plans and being ready to receive and distribute communication to your family, employees and visitors in case of an emergency greatly expands our capabilities and effectiveness in an emergency. Please visit the City’s web site at www.brentwoodmo.org to obtain links and documents related to Emergency Preparedness. The direct link to this information is www.brentwoodmo.org/prepare to assist you with planning and response when you need to be prepared during an emergency. We also encourage our citizens and businesses to sign up for the CodeRED Notification System. This system provides the City the ability to quickly and efficiently inform residents and businesses in an affected area of an impending or current emergency via a phone call, email or text message. To sign up on line, go to the City’s website www.brentwoodmo.org and select the CodeRED button on the home page. If you do not have access to the internet, please call 314-963-8691, leave your name, phone number, and address and we will call you back as soon as possible. As always, we maintain an open line of communication between City officials and the community. Any questions, comments or for further information, contact us at 314.962.4800. Sincerely, Bola Akande, City Administrator Enhancing Trees Since 1880. · Dormant Pruning · Deep-Root Fertilization · Removal · Insect & Disease Management · Lawn Care Programs · Certified Arborists · Free Consultations 314-961-5440 www.davey.com The Davey Tree experT Company