January 2013 - Greater North County Chamber of Commerce

Greater North County Chamber of Commerce
IN ACTION
Vol. 60 No. 10
Monthly Publication
(USPS 116450)
January 2013
Calendar of Events
January 2013
January 1
Office Closed
Happy New Year
January 2
Board Meeting
11:30am-1:00pm
Chamber Office
The Chamber held our sold out Nite of Stars Gala on Friday, December 7 at the
Detrick Auditorium at Christian Hospital Northeast. We would like to thank our
Platinum Sponsor, Christian Hospital; Gold Sponsor, SSM DePaul Health Center;
Silver Sponsors, Delmar Gardens North/Garden Villas North, Handyman True
Value Hardware, and US Bank; Bronze Sponsors, Incarnate Word Academy and
Zykan Family Partnership; Copper Sponsors, AT&T Communications, Click Heating & Cooling, St. Catherine Retirement Community, Kwik Kopy Printing, Trinity
Catholic High School and Valley Industries; Special Sponsors, Nimmons Wealth
Management, Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake, Curves (Bonnie Barczykowski) and White Auto Body. We would also like to thank all the businesses and
individuals that supported our event with sponsorships and auction items. You will
find a list of these sponsors on page 11 of this newsletter. Mark your calendars for
next year’s event that will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013.
January 4
Ambassador Meeting
9:00 am
Chamber Office
January 16
Membership
Meeting
Yacovelli’s Restaurant
11:30am-1:00pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2013 SPONSORS
GOLD
Page 2 - January 2013
2012/2013 Officers
Julie Berthold, Chairwoman
Berthold Carpet Cleaning
803-8843
Colleen Simon, Vice Chairwoman
Crystal Creek Health & Rehabilitation
838-2211
Howard Nimmons, Secretary
Nimmons Wealth Management
972-1818
Craig Szczuka, Treasurer
Falcon Service, Inc.
355-5002
Scott Schneider, Past Chairman
US Bank
921-0060
Carolyn Marty, President
Greater North County Chamber
831-3500
2012/2013 Directors
Dick Cerame
Paul Cerame Auto Group
314-838-2400
Diana Gulotta
Hazelwood School District
953-5005
Carol Hemker
Christian Hospital
314-653-5795
Roann Keeven
Arbonne International
921-4663
Kenneth McGhee
Archway Memorial Chapel
895-3900
Brice VanSant
Labor Ready
314-921-1414
Jon Vogt
Catering To You
839-3244
Elizabeth Wade
Pulaski Bank
314-317-4745
Don Zykan
Zykan Family Partnership
960-6085
January 2013
3
Chamber Happening Around Town
4
Chair’s Message/Business After Hrs 5
Member Renewals
6
7
Welcome New Chamber Members
8
Tip of the Hat
9
Directory Advertisement
Monthly Membership Meeting
Debbie Wright, Editor & Designer
debbie@greaternorthcountychamber.com
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. 60 No. 10 (USPS 116450)
Periodical Postage Paid Florissant, MO 63033
10
Chamber Ambassador
11
Nite of Star Auction Donors
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
January 2013- Page 3
CHAMBER “HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN”
Our December Business After Hours was held at the Black Jack Fire Protection District. Firefighters from all
three stations were on hand for equipment and safety demonstrations for our members and their guests. As a
special treat search & rescue dog Cole and his firefighter handler demonstrated search and rescue techniques.
Congratulations to our seven winners of the cash prize drawings at our Nite of Stars Holiday Gala. Dick
Cerame & Sydney Reddick, $250; Monique Zykan & Dan Boyle, $500; Dick Cerame & Grace Zykan, $500
and our $2,500 drawing winner Mary Otto.
Thank you to our December meeting sponsors Ameriprise Financial and H&R Block, our guest speakers Craig
Kaintz & Bill Kasalko and all of the members and guests that attended the luncheon. The Chamber also
presented plaques to new members Jessie Salamone with Hoods Discount Home Center (referred by Elizabeth
Wade of Pulaski Bank) and Joel Vincent with (AOS) Alexander Open Systems.
The Chamber welcomed new member Vintage Essentials Antique Shop located at 446 N. rue St. Charles St. in
Florissant. Stop by soon and check out their expansive inventory of antiques and collectables.
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
Page 4 - January 2013
Chairwoman’s Message
I’d like to send out a very heartfelt THANK YOU to the many people who made our 2012 Nite of Stars such a success. We were blessed with many generous
sponsors, donors and attendees, not to mention the committee, who worked hard
to put this event together. It’s impossible to list all of these people in such a limited space, so please know how much we appreciate the support you all showed. Mark your
calendars now, because December 6, 2013, will be here before you know it, and we’ll be celebrating once again.
2012 was a year of growth toward an even stronger tomorrow. Our Chamber’s future is bright. I know that if we all continue to help each other and grow our relationships and businesses by
“Shopping Chamber First,” then 2013 is sure to be our best year yet.
Julie Berthold
Chairwoman of the Board
January Business After Hours
Hosted by
1375 Dunn Rd. (Florissant, Mo 63031)
Come enjoy light appetizers and drinks while casually
networking with fellow members and their guests.
(Date to be determined)
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
January 2013—Page 5
Thank you to our Members who recently renewed!
A Woman’s Touch Cleaning Service
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Bolin Services
Cross Keys Apartments
Ehrlich’s Heating & Cooling
El-Mel, Inc.
Ferguson-Florissant School District
Florissant Glass Company
Florissant Motor Company
Florissant Valley Chorus SPEBSQSA
Friends of Imperial Crown Pet Cemetery, Inc.
Hughes Auto Body, Inc.
Hutchens Mortuary
Incarnate Word Academy
Koch Park Dental
Krispy Kreme
Little Caesar’s Pizza
Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake
Mark Behlmann
Nimmons Wealth Management
Old Town Chapel
Paul Cerame Auto Group
Pulaski Bank
Quik Trip Corporation
Spanish Lake Community Association
St. Louis County Police
St. Sophia Health & Rehabilitation Center
Stygar Florissant Chapel & Cremation Service
Villa at Riverwood
White Auto Body
Yacovelli’s Restaurant & Banquet Center
Zykan Family Partnership
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
Page 6—January 2013
Welcome
New Chamber Members
(AOS) Alexander Open Systems
Joel Vincent
1855 Bowles Ave. #105
Fenton, Mo 63026
636-680-1028
K.I.S.S. Fitness Studio
Kem Smith
2318 N. US Hwy 67
Florissant, Mo 63033
314-837-8136
Vintage Essentials
Brian & Sheila Walsh
446 N. rue St. Charles St.
Florissant, Mo 63031
314-921-0014
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
January 2013—Page 7
January Membership Meeting
Yacovelli’s Restaurant & Banquet Center
407 Dunn Rd. (63031)
Meeting Sponsor: Valley Industries
Speaker: Dr. Mark Tranel
Topic: Presentation on Economic & Business Climate in
North County
$18 per person with prior reservations. Deadline for
reservations is Monday, January 14. $23 per person after
deadline if facility can accommodate.
At the request of our catering facilities we are unable to
guarantee seating or lunch for walk-ins.
Reserve online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com or
by phone at 314-831-3500
No shows will be billed.
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
Page 8—January 2013
Tip of the Hat
Classic Carpet & Flooring
Won the “Angie’s List” Super Service Award for 2012
For the 7th year in a row
Curves-Ferguson
Entire Staff for being certified as “Curves Complete Coaches”
at the well respected Cleveland Clinic
Ahlheim & Dorsey, LLC
Recovering over $1 million for their collection clients in 2012
for the 4th consecutive year
City of Black Jack
Mr. Vijay Bhasin, City Engineer presented with the
Missouri Chapter APWA Lifetime achievement Award for 2012
City of Florissant & Florissant Old Town Partners
For hosting another successful Christmas in Old Town event
St. Louis County Police
Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force
Receiving the 2012 “Outstanding Community Prevention Effort Award”
in Washington, D.C.
Florissant Police Department
Lt. Timothy B. Fagan promoted to the rank of Captain
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
January 2013—Page 9
Greater North County
Chamber of Commerce
2013 Member Directory
It is time to reserve your advertising spot in the upcoming 2013 Membership Directory. This is your opportunity to showcase
your business with an ad that will reach both the membership and the general public. The Chamber will print and distribute
5,000 copies of the directory in 2013. The prices for advertisement are listed below. Please indicate what size ad you would like
to purchase by checking the box on the right next to the cost of the ad. All outstanding membership dues must be paid in full by
March 31, 2013 in order for your listing to be included in the 2013 directory. Please mail your completed form to the Chamber
office at the address listed below by February 28, 2013. Every member is entitled to a free listing in the directory regardless of
any advertising commitment. To be listed properly in the directory you MUST fill out the information below and return it to the
Chamber before February 28, 2013. Additional category listings are available for $75 each. Please print clearly.
Category Listing:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Company Name:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Company Address:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Phone:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Website:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Email:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Member Representative Signature: ________________________________________________________________________
Please mail complete form to:
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce
420 West Washington St.
Florissant, Mo 63031
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
Page 10—January 2013
Meet one of our Ambassadors
Brice VanSant (Committee Vice Chairman)
"This Chamber has helped me connect personally with lots of local business partners that later
became great clients".
Labor Ready
12679 New Halls Ferry Rd. (63033)
314-921-1414
Email: bvansant@laborready.com
Web: www.laborready.com
Congratulations to Steve & Mary Franklin,
recipients of the 26th ”New Car” given by White Auto Body at its annual White Christmas Car
Giveaway. Each year Valerie & Steve White
choose a lucky individual or couple in need of
transportation. The employees of White Auto
Body donate their time and talent in helping to
provide this wonderful gift!
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
Page 11—January 2013
Thank you to all of our 2012 Nite of Stars Auction Donors
Adventures Unlimited
AMF Dick Weber Lanes
Andrea’s Boutique
Arbonne, Roann Keeven
Ann Smith Photography
Berthold Carpet Cleaning
Black Jack Fire Protection District
Bloomers Florist
Boain Dental Care
Busch Gardens
Cannoli’s Restaurant
Canvas on Demand
Carol Hemker
Carolyn Marty
Catering to You
City of Florissant—Mayor Schneider
Citizen’s Bank
Colleen Simon
Community News
Craig Szczuka
Deavers
Debbie Wright
de.lish Cheesecake Bakery
Diana Gulotta
Diana Weidinger
Dierberg’s Florissant
Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers
Don Henefer Jewelers
Don Zykan
Dooley’s Florist
Dr. Kevin McClain
Edible Arrangements
Elizabeth Wade
Emerald Green Golf Course
Fairfield Inn
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Florissant Garage & Radiator
Florissant Glass Company
Florissant Valley Fire Protection District
GNCCC Board of Directors
Garden Villas North
Genovese Jewelers
Goeke Produce
Golf Club of Florissant
Grace Zykan
Hampton Inn Florissant
Hendel’s Market Cafe
Hutchens Mortuary
Hoods Discount Home Center
Incarnate Word Academy
Independent News
JoAnn Donovan
Joe & Maureen Tabacchi/Gateway Remax
Jon Vogt
Kara Academy of Dance
Karen McKay
Kids Again
Korte’s Custom Framing
Lollitops
Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake
Main Street Music Hall
Mary Kay Cosmetics, Cheryl Hirsch
Midevil Times
Money Mailer Northwest St. Louis
Nagle’s
Neighbors Credit Union
North County, Inc.
Old Town Donuts
Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Pat Minzes-Cookie Lee Jewelry
Paul Cerame Automotive Group
Pepsi (on behalf of Hazelwood School District
Pirrone’s Pizzeria
Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth
Portrait Innovations
Pretty N Posh Spas, Parties & Accessories
Prudential Select
Pulaski Bank
Red Box Rentals
Rib Shack
River City Rascals
Ronsick’s Auto Care, Inc.
Schnucks Markets
Scott Schneider
Shedd Aquarium
Sheraton Hotels
St. Louis Pizza & Wings
Stamp It Up
Starbucks Coffee
Stems Florist
Studio 411 Photography by Rick Niblett
Stygar Family of Funeral Service
TR Gater’s Pub
Tastefully Simple, Cara Koen
Team 1 Auto Body
The Flower Pot
The Vino Experience
Towneplace Suites
Trinity Catholic High School
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis
US Bank
Villa at Riverwood
Wingate Hotel Destin Florida
Yacovelli’s
2013 Sponsors… Platinum/ Christian Hospital, Gold/ SSM DePaul Health Center
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FLORISSANT, MO 63031
FLORISSANT, MO
63033
“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.