NewsletterFebruary 2014

From the Chairwoman The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce experienced many exciting changes last year. We introduced a few new events, the Young Professionals group, the Member One Card, a new website, new operating systems internally, and became more involved with the City of Maryland Heights. We wish much success to all of the Staff, Board, and Chamber Members that we said goodbye to. We are excited to be welcoming some new faces to the Staff, Board of Directors, and Executive Board of Directors and are excited about our goals for 2014. The Mission of the Chamber is to enhance the general welfare and prosperity of businesses and citizens of the Maryland Heights area, and to provide opportunities for its members to address economic, com-mercial, governmental, and educational issues. We realize each of our members may be looking for something different from their membership with the Chamber and it is our goal to help each of you achieve your goals. We encourage each of you to get involved. Volunteer your time, join a committee, or just attend our events. However you feel comfortable participating, be sure to bring plenty of business cards. Together we will achieve more goals.

Sincerely,

Nichole Knight, Labor Ready - Chairwoman of the Board

From the Executive Director Let me begin by saying thank you to our Membership, Staff and Board of Directors for another great year! As Executive Director, my focus is on supporting and promoting the economic development within the community, as well as offering invaluable ben-efits and services to its businesses. Whether you are looking to grow your business or start a new one, the Chamber is one stop you don’t want to miss! We are pleased to provide over 40 events that offer opportunities to network, build relationships and increase your sales volume. We offer many benefits that can help grow your bottom line, if you are not aware of all of them, please log on to the Benefits & Services page on our new and interactive website to ensure you are using your membership to the full-est. I am thrilled to host our upcoming Monthly Luncheons, Trivia Night, Golf Classic, Business Expo, Business Leader of the Year and Holiday Gala as excellent opportunities to network and sponsor. I look forward to seeing you there! Inside you will find information on how to sponsor or participate in each event, in order to help obtain your marketing goals. Our door is always open for sugges-tions of ways to increase the value of your membership. As always, thank you for your support. By Strengthening the Chamber, together, we can continue to grow the community.

Sincerely,

Sherry Huibonhoa, Executive Director

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Gold Partners

Platinum Partners

Silver PartnersCATCO

Charter BusinessCommunity News

David A. Goldfarb, CPA, P.C.Electro Savings Credit Union

Fred Weber, Inc. Labor Ready

P.S. RappSTAGES St. Louis

Venmar Systems, Inc.Wingate By Wyndham

Zipp Express

Community Events...2/20 The Five “C’s” of Business Financing - Free Seminar 10:00am - 11:30am Electro Savings - Community Room, 1805 Craigshire Road RSVP to Pat Pettey p:(314) 434-6470 x1406 e:ppettey@escu.org

2/20 Issues in Elder Care Planning Seminar 1:00pm - 2:30pm Electro Savings - Community Room, 1805 Craigshire Rd RSVP to Pat Pettey p:(314) 434-6470 x1406 e:ppettey@escu.org

2/28 MHCC & U.S. Bank Trivia Night 6pm Doors, 7pm Trivia Maryland Heights Centre, 2344 McKelvey Rd Get your table, call (314) 576-6603 or email tessa@mhcc.com

3/6 NCI Legislative Reception 6:00pm Christian Hospital, Detrick Building, Atrium, 11133 Dunn Rd Reservations are required. Call (314) 895-6241

3/15 Free Electronic Recycling Event - Midwest Recycling Center 9:00am - 1:00pm (Rain or Shine) Drop off at Carol House Furniture, 2332 Millpark Drive Participate and receive 17% off lowest tagged price on any Sofa, EntertainmentCenter,orHomeOfficepiece.www.midwrc.net

3/18 Issues in Elder Care Planning Seminar 1:00pm - 2:30pm Electro Savings - Community Room, 1805 Craigshire Rd RSVP to Pat Pettey p:(314) 434-6470 x1406 e:ppettey@escu.org

3/20 Marketing is a Marathon, Not a Sprint - Evening Seminar 5:30pm - 7:00pm ElectroSavings-CORPORATEOffice,Suite203,1850CraigshireRd RSVP to Pat Pettey p:(314) 434-6470 x1406 e:ppettey@escu.org

Be sure to submit your upcoming events at www.mhcc.com!

Welcome New Members

Seal the Deal

American Legion

Room at the Inn

USA Mortgage

St. Louis WiMax

Liberty Mutual

Special Olympics Missouri

Edible Arrangements

Dynamic Controls

DaySpring -

School of the Arts

Salvation Army

State Representative -

Bill Otto

Pro-Fit Personal Training

Did You Know?Maryland Heights:

The Chamber of Commerce will turn 38 this July, has over 360 members, 18 Board Members and hosts over 40 events a

year!

St. Louis:The city will be turning 250 this

April.

Missouri:Walt Disney is from Marceline,

Missouri

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Don’t forget to have your

Member One Card marked at events for a

chance to win a 32”flatscreenTV

at the June drawing!

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Join Us For March Madness Chamber Style!This ALL networking luncheon is Back by Membership Demand! You’ll have an entire luncheon to create new leads and prospects that will generate revenue to your bottom line. You will have fun doing it with a little friend-ly competition for a chance to win a prize at the end.

Member LuncheonMarch 12th from 11:30am - 1pmSpazio’s, 12031 Lackland Road

Advertising & Sponsorship

WebsiteMonthly Ad $49

Quarterly Ad $215Annual Ad $399

E-MailE-Newsletter Ad $50

E-Blast $150

MailingsLabels from Directory $50

LuncheonLuncheon Sponsor $225

Dessert Sponsor $50

Trivia NightTrivia Table $180

Round Sponsor $150Gold Sponsor $300

Golf ClassicPlatinum Sponsor $4000

Diamond $2500Gold Sponsor $1000

Foursome $700Closet to the Pin Sponsor $600

Hole Sponsor $250

Business ExpoTable $100

New Member Table $50Sponsor $400

Business Leader of the Year

Gold Sponsor $400Silver Sponsor $250

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Despite the snow, we had a great turn outforthefirstBreakfast Club of the year. Thanks to everyone that attended and Dave & Buster’s for hosting.

Don’t miss our next Breakfast club where we’ll be having “Dinner for Break-fast”!

February 20th, 7:30am - 9:00amHardee’s/Red Burrito,12004 Lack-land Rd

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The Breakfast Club

Save the Date!3

Congratulations!January marked the 1 year

anniversary of Valerie Pierson being on the Chamber staff!

February2/20 The Breakfast ClubHardee’s/Red Burrito (7:30am)2/28 Trivia Night MH Community Centre (6pm) March3/6 The Breakfast ClubResidence Inn Westport (7:30am)3/12 Member LuncheonSpazio’s (11:30am – 1pm)3/20 The Breakfast ClubTBD (7:30am) 3/26 Business after HoursHoliday Inn Airport West (4:30 - 6:30pm) April3/3 The Breakfast ClubElectro Savings Credit Union (7:30am)4/9 Member Luncheon Syberg’s (11:30am – 1pm)4/17 The Breakfast ClubWingate By Wyndham (7:30am)4/30 Super Power NetworkingSpazio’s (7:30am - 9:00am) May5/1 The Breakfast ClubResidence Inn Westport (7:30am)5/14 Member LuncheonSyberg’s (11:30am – 1pm)5/15 The Breakfast ClubWingate By Wyndham (7:30am) June 6/5 The Breakfast ClubResidence Inn Westport (7:30am)6/11 Member LuncheonSyberg’s (11:30am – 1pm)

6/19 The Breakfast ClubWingate By Wyndham (7:30am)

6/24 Golf ClassicWhitmoor Country Club (12:30pm)

July 7/3 The Breakfast ClubResidence Inn Westport (7:30am)

7/9 Member LuncheonHoliday Inn Airport West (11:30am – 1pm)

7/17 The Breakfast ClubWingate By Wyndham (7:30am)

August 8/7 The Breakfast Club Residence Inn Westport (7:30am)8/13 Member LuncheonHollywood Casino & Hotel (11:30am – 1pm)

8/21 The Breakfast ClubWingate By Wyndham (7:30am) 8/27 Business After Hours Luau TBD (4:30 - 6:30pm)September 9/4 The Breakfast ClubResidence Inn Westport (7:30am)9/10 Member LuncheonHollywood Casino (11:30am – 1pm)

9/18 The Breakfast ClubWingate By Wyndham (7:30am)October10/2 The Breakfast ClubResidence Inn Westport (7:30am)10/8 Member Luncheon & Business ExpoOrlando’s (11:30am – 1pm)10/16 The Breakfast ClubWingate By Wyndham (7:30am) 10/29 Business After Hours Hooters Restaurant (4:30 - 6:30pm) Free for MembersNovember 11/6 The Breakfast ClubResidence Inn Westport (7:30am)11/12 Member Luncheon & BLYOrlando’s (11:30am – 1pm)11/20 The Breakfast ClubWingate By Wyndham (7:30am)December 12/4 The Breakfast Club Residence Inn Westport (7:30am)12/10 Holiday Gala & Wreath Wars Orlando’s (11:00am – 1pm)12/18 The Breakfast ClubWingate By Wyndham (7:30am)

Luncheons$20 for members, $25 non-membersBreakfast ClubsFree for members, $5 non-membersBusiness After HoursFree for members, $5 non-members

RSVP Requested for all Events. Easily Register at www.mhcc.com

Calendar2014 MHCC

Leadership CornerNichole Knight - Chairwoman

Labor Ready

Lindsay Gallahue - Chair ElectCommercial Bank

Mike Sides - Past ChairEdward Jones

Andy Arrick - TreasurerCassidy Turley

Scott Palermo - Vice ChairA Skeetz Production

Angie Lantz - Vice ChairRanken Jordan Pediatric

Specialty Hospital

David Foster - Vice ChairEdward Jones

Brian DouglasONEWAY Construction

Roger GoesslingZipp Express

Dr. Mike FultonPattonville School District

Dr. Jenny MarquartParkway North High School

Daryl BiancoCATCO

Andy CookFred Weber, Inc.

Tom WoodcockSeal the Deal

Debbie StoneWingate by Wyndham

Doug LangHollywood Casino

& Hotel

Jim ElderAllegra Marketing