IN Greater North County Chamber of Commerce ACTION · Non-Profit Organization Promoting Racial Harmony Om Turtle Yoga Angie Carron 2742 N. Hwy 67 (63033) 314-520-5451 Teaching Yoga,

IN ACTION Greater North County Chamber of Commerce

Vol. 61 No. 8 Monthly Publication (USPS 116450)

November 2013

2013 SPONSORS GOLD

Calendar of Events

November 2013

November 1

Ambassador Meeting

Luncheon

11:00 am

The Rice House 2

November 6

Board Meeting 11:30 am

Pirrone’s Pizzeria

November 7

Business After Hours

Garden Villas North

5:00-7:30 pm

November 14

Governmental Affairs

Committee Meeting

Noon

Chamber Office

November 20

Membership Meeting

New Member Showcase

11:00 am—1:00 pm

Yacovelli’s Restaurant

November 28 & 29

Happy Thanksgiving

Chamber Office

Closed

Brush off your dancing shoes and don your party attire. It’s time once again for the Greater

North County Chamber of Commerce’s Nite of Stars, presented by Christian Hospital.

The Chamber invites its members, staff, family, friends and community residents to join

the festivities from 7 p.m. to midnight on Friday, December 6, at the Paul Detrick Atrium,

11133 Dunn Road, on the campus of Christian Hospital.

The holiday gala will feature lavish hors d’ oeuvres and decadent desserts served through-

out the evening, along with an open bar, silent auction, live auction, a DJ and dancing.

Cost is $65 per person, which includes a chance to win cash prizes—one of which is

$2,500. Additional tickets for the cash drawings are available for $25 each.

New this year is a V.I.P. Sponsorship for $700 (limit to 6 tables). V.I.P. Sponsors to date

are Complete Auto Body and Truck Repair, Life Care Center of Florissant (2 tables), and

Paul Cerame Auto Group. Only 2 V.I.P. tables left, call the chamber office for details.

Sponsors to date include Platinum: Christian Hospital; Gold: SSM DePaul Health Center

and The Bridge at Florissant; Silver: Handyman True Value Hardware, Delmar Gardens

North/Garden Villas North and US Bank; Bronze Sponsors: Charter Business, DeSmet

Retirement Center, Incarnate Word Academy, and Valley Industries; Copper Sponsors:

AT&T Communications, Click Heating & Cooling, Kwik Kopy Printing; Meridian Waste

Services, St. Catherine Retirement Community and Zykan Family Partnership; Mystery

Raffle Sponsor: Trinity Catholic High School and White Auto Body, Inc.; Sweet Farewell

Sponsors: Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake and Nimmons Wealth Management;

and Wheelbarrow of Booze Sponsor: Curves.

Last year’s event was a sell-out. So don’t wait to purchase your tickets or reserve your

sponsorship. Call the Chamber office today at 314-831-3500.

Chamber to host Nite of Stars Holiday Gala

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2013/2014 Officers Colleen Hannibal, Chairwoman NHC HomeCare St. Louis 314-434-2497 Jon Vogt, Vice Chairman Catering To You 839-3244 Brice VanSant, Secretary Labor Ready 314-921-1414 Elizabeth Wade, Treasurer Pulaski Bank 314-317-4745 Julie Berthold, Past Chairwoman Berthold Carpet Cleaning 803-8843 Carolyn Marty, President Greater North County Chamber 831-3500

2013/2014 Directors Bret Berigan Christian Hospital 314-653-5304 Dick Cerame Paul Cerame Auto Group 314-838-2400 Rick Dorsey Ahlheim & Dorsey, LLC 636-940-8000 Chief Michael Gantner Black Jack Fire Protection District 314-741-9905 Rosemary Hodges SSM DePaul Health Center 314-344-7450 Kenneth McGhee Archway Memorial Chapel 895-3900 Dhari Pearson Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza 314-972-7272 Melissa Rakers Neighbors Credit Union 314-838-4666 Craig Szczuka, Falcon Service, Inc. 355-5002 Dr. Grayling Tobias Hazelwood School District 314-953-5000 Don Zykan Meridian Waste Services, LLC 960-6085 Debbie Wright, Editor & Designer [email protected]

Greater North County Chamber Office

420 W. Washington

Florissant, MO 63031

(314) 831-3500 Fax (314) 831-9682

www.greaternorthcountychamber.com

Greater North County Chamber of Commerce

In Action Newsletter

Monthly Publication

Vol. 61 No.8 (USPS 116450)

Periodical Postage Paid Florissant, MO 63033

2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center

November 2013

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Chamber Happening Around Town

Chairwoman’s Message

Business Person of the Year

Welcome New Chamber Members

Monthly Membership Meeting

Member Renewals


Nite of Stars Sponsorships

Tip of the Hat

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November 2013- Page 3


CHAMBER “HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN”

Chamber Vice-Chair Jon Vogt

donating blood at the Red Cross

Blood Drive held at the Chamber

office on October 7

Kendall Brune and Wes Sperr are

shown cutting the ribbon for the

opening of the newly renovated and

veteran friendly River Trace

Townhomes

Chamber board members, staff and

ambassadors joined owner Kenny

Truong and family for the grand

opening & ribbon cutting ceremony

for The Rice House 2

A huge thank you to Rise Schreiber

and Karen Duich at Village North

Retirement Center for hosting such

a fun & festive Business After Hours

A huge thank you to Chris & Kathy

Helfer and Art Abrams for hosting a

wonderful October Business After

Hours at their deli

Staff members from Life Care

Center of Florissant joined the staff

from The Bridge at Florissant for

their First Monday “Party on the

Patio” on October 7

Chamber board members, staff and

ambassadors joined owner Angie

Carron and family for the ribbon

cutting ceremony & grand opening

of Om Turtle Yoga

Chamber chairwoman Colleen

Hannibal welcomes new member

Tara Lowry with Pallottine Renewal

Center at our October membership

meeting held at Catering To You

Loretta Davis, owner of Travel The

World received her 1st year

anniversary cupcake from Jaime

Jenkins at our September

membership meeting

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Wow, where did all the time go! I can’t believe it is November already.

Our Chamber has stayed very busy and active all year and the fun continues. There are many

opportunities available to promote your business. Get connected by joining us at one of our mem-

bership luncheons, business after hours, morning coffee group or our Women in Networking lunch-

eons. There is something for everyone. Get involved and grow your business!

I would like to thank everyone for participating in our Shop Chamber First campaign in October.

This was a great success. We thank our local newspapers, the Independent News and the Commu-

nity News, for helping us to promote our campaign. Not only chamber members but many people

in the community sent those receipts in to the chamber office. If you haven’t had the opportunity yet,

there is still time to mail in your receipts. We will be drawing for our wonderful prizes at our No-

vember Membership Luncheon. The prizes include a Kindle Fire HD, a restaurant gift certificate,

a grocery store gift card, a gas card, and a gift certificate to one of our local stores. Thank you to

all who participated. North County remains strong as we continue to support our fellow members

and Shop Chamber First.

Get out those fancy clothes and dancing shoes because our annual Nite of Stars Gala is just around

the corner. We will be kicking off the holidays in style on Friday, December 6, 7pm to midnight, at

the Paul Dietrick Atrium on the campus of Christian Hospital. If you haven’t had the opportunity to

attend one of our Gala’s in the past, consider finding a way to get this on your calendar. This is our

Chamber’s largest event and fundraiser of the year. We will have wonderful food, open bar, both

silent and live auctions, music and dancing, and of course the opportunity to win up to $5,000. It is

a great evening for everyone. We sold out last year and tickets are already being purchased for this

year’s event. Make sure you call the Chamber office and get in on the fun. Sponsorships are also

still available. What a great way to market your business.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends. I

am truly thankful to be a part of such an amazing organization.

Colleen Hannibal

Chairwoman of the Board

Chairwoman’s Message


November 2013—Page 5

Deadline approaching to nominate Business Person of the Year

The Chamber is seeking nominations for the 2014 Business Person of the Year.

This individual should embody the best qualities of community leadership through the combination

of business, civic and community activities. The award is open to all chamber members.

All nominations should include personal/educational background, business accomplishments and

civic and community activities.

Please mail information to: Greater North County Chamber of Commerce

420 W. Washington, Florissant, MO 63031 or e-mail to

[email protected].

Deadline for nominations is November 08, 2013.

mailto:[email protected]

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Welcome

New Chamber Members

Boost! WEB & SEO Patrick Hook

1410 Triad Center Dr. (63376)

636-244-5550

Professionally Managed Google AdWords Account

NHC HomeCare St. Louis Colleen Hannibal

1850 Craigshire Rd. Suite 200A (63146)

314-434-2497

Providing In-Home Healthcare

North County Churches Uniting For

Racial Harmony & Justice (NCCU) Dr. Rance Thomas

13200 New Halls Ferry Rd. (63033)

Non-Profit Organization Promoting Racial Harmony

Om Turtle Yoga Angie Carron

2742 N. Hwy 67 (63033)

314-520-5451

Teaching Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi for all ages

Go Vertical Creative Patrick Hook

1410 Triad Center (63376)

636-244-5550

Graphic Design, Printing & Promo Products

The Rice House 2 Kenny Truong

2725 N. Hwy 67 (63033)

314-921-0771

Serving Asian Fusion Cuisine




Tip of the Hat


Karen & Jerry Exner with Kwik Kopy Printing On the birth of their new granddaughter Brooke

White Auto Body Johnny McCarthy celebrated his 25th Anniversary with White Auto Body West

Hazelwood Police Department Officer Mike Monticelli & his K-9 partner Onyxx recently honored by the

German Shepherd Dog Club of St. Louis

Fritz’s Frozen Custard Named Best Frozen Custard by the Riverfront Times in 2013

Celebrating their 30th year in business

Curves—Ferguson Eileen Dyall & “Sophie Squad” as Top Fundraising Team for St. Louis Walk

Raising $10,680!!!

And also featured on the CureSearch website



Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church

Firestone Complete Auto Care

Hampton Inn North

Life Care Center of Florissant

North County, Inc.

Rick Niblett Photography

Tax & Accounting by Revelle

Travel the World

TruPrz Ministries

Vantage Credit Union (3 locations)

Wise & Scott, LLC

Members who recently renewed!




Thursday, November 7 from 5:00—7:30 pm

Garden Villas North (4505 Parker Rd.—63033)

Join your fellow Chamber members and their guests for some great

appetizers and drinks and an evening of casual networking.

Bring plenty of business cards with you. Hope to see you all there!

KEEVEN APPLIANCE Member Since 1997

Family owned & operated since 1955 and the

#1 choice for all of your appliance needs!

Offering Same Day and Next Day Service

Located at 3350 Parker Rd.


314-837-2723

McCLAIN CHIROPRACTIC

HEALTH & INJURY Member Since 1994

Helping families find the health benefits of

Chiropractic with patients ranging from

youth to adult.

Located at 2640 N. Hwy 67


314-838-6083

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT



Monthly Membership Luncheon &

New Member Showcase

Wednesday, November 20 from 11:00 am—1:00 pm

Yacovelli’s Restaurant & Banquet Center

407 Dunn Rd.—Florissant, MO 63031

Meeting Sponsor: American Eagle Credit Union

$18 per person with prior reservations. Deadline for reservations is Monday, November 18.

$23 per person for walk-ins if facility can accommodate.

Reserve online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com or by phone at 314-831-3500 No shows will be billed

10 Reasons to Renew your

Chamber Membership

1. Civic Responsibility

2. Sense of Community

3. Affiliation and Credibility

4. Bridges and Connections

5. Common Vision

6. Visibility

7. Representation

8. Just-in-Time Solutions

9. Cost & Time Effective Benefits

10. Leads Generation

All these reasons for renewal help to create loyal

members and build an organization for the com-

munity. Start your year strong by investing in

your organization. You never know what doors

you’ll open or where they might lead!

PERIODICAL

PAID

FLORISSANT, MO 63033

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420 W. WASHINGTON FLORISSANT, MO 63031

“The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of business professionals

and community leaders united to promote the North County region.”

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is non-partisan and does not commit to the support of or endorse any candidates for public office.

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IN Greater North County Chamber of Commerce ACTION · Non-Profit Organization Promoting Racial Harmony Om Turtle Yoga Angie Carron 2742 N. Hwy 67 (63033) 314-520-5451 Teaching Yoga,