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BOARD OF DIRECTORSCARL LATHAN, Past ChairKITTY HARRISON, ChairwomanJohnny Londoff ChevroletBRET BERIGAN, TreasurerChristian HospitalDANA GRIMM, SecretaryDaniel & Henry CompanyVENUS MARTZ, PresidentGreater North County ChamberYOLANDA ALLEN-JACKSONA Savvy Employment SolutionsWHITNEY BRASILSSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. LouisSCOTT PALERMO, Vice ChairA Skeetz ProductionDR. ROBYN LAWRENCEGet Well Family ChiropracticKERI MEYERVantage Credit UnionKATE TEGTMEYERBerkshire HathawayJaime JenkinsDirector of Marketing & EventsCHAMBER STAFFIN THIS ISSUEGNC Chamber Chairwoman, Kitty Harrison with CharlieBrennan, and Jaime Jenkins, GNC Chamber PresidentON THE COVERPage 1President's ReportPg. 3Chair's LetterPg. 4Pg. 5Pg. 62024 AwardeesPg. 7Pg. 11Pg. 8Pg. 9December EventsPg. 10Pg. 12 Pg. 13MELISSA ADNEYOne Way RoofingDAVID HERMANNLORENZO BOYDStifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc.MORGAN TEAGUETeague & AssociatesDR. GREG CLARKNorth County Christian SchoolNew MembersRenewalsAJ OVERKAMPServPro of Overalnd/Cool ValleyWomen In Networking Lunch2024 EventsDecember Membership LuncheonPg. 14Pg. 15Be a GNC Chamber AmbassadorLeads Groups Updates!2024 Luncheon Sponsor & Non-Profit Sign upHappenings

Premier PartnerElite PartnerGold PartnerGreater North County Chamber PartnersThese businesses have made an additional investment in the GNC Chamber, and their significantfinancial support helps provide enhanced services to the local community. Emerald PartnersAlltru Credit UnionAmore PizzaCity of FlorissantGary's Automotive ServiceHandyman True Value HardwareParamount BankSt. Louis Community College-Florissant ValleySam's Club-FergusonSERVPRO of Overland/Cool ValleyValley Industries

president reportJaime JenkinsPage 3JaimeHello December! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays bring so much joy! It’s a time to be with family and loved ones! Hopefully, this season allows you to stop from your busy day-to-day and cherish those most dear to you. As we wrap up 2023, I want tothank you for being a part of our North County community! Please be sure to sign up for our December Luncheon as we will present the State of the Chamber: Where you’re Investments areInvested! The luncheon will be at Catering To You on December 20th at 11 a.m. Please wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater!If you were unable to attend our 2023 Nite of Stars Gala –“The Golden Age of Hollywood” you missed out on an beautiful evening! Congratulations again to our Business Person of the Year: John Hutches, Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center our Zykan FamilyLegacy Award Winners: Bob & Holly Mannecke, Mann Meats; our Cathy Behlmann Volunteer of the Year award winner Felicia Miller,Miller Agency & Associates; our Rookie of the Year winner Claire McGale, JACCK Foundation for the Arts; and our Ambassador of theYear award winner Micah Mayfield, Delmar Mortgage. Our committee did such a wonderful job creating a memorable evening. Thanks to Chair, Whitney Brasel for spearheading such awonderful event and to all the committee members, Board of Directors, and chamber members that donated and volunteered to makethe event a success. We couldn’t have pulled off Nite of Stars without you! We danced the evening away with DJ Dave, while Kent MillerPhotography captured the evening forever! Thank you to Mike Orlando for making our evening so spectacular at Orlando Gardens Eventand Conference Center! Special thanks to our “Bogarts” Spirit & Booze sponsors: CNB St. Louis Bank, & theGreater North County Chamber Board of Directors. Our “Hollywood” Auction Sponsor: Morrison Travel & Cruise. Our “Casablanca” Bar sponsor: Fogarty’s House of Vapor. Our“Paparazzi” Photobooth Sponsor: Kent Miller Photography. and our Program Sponsors: Hazelwood School District, & Oak St. Health.Thank you also goes out to Catering to You for the use of our VIP centerpieces!Thank you to our amazing volunteers: Felicia Johnson, Revelyn Moore, Patty Sosa, Dana Grimm, Joe Jenkins, Tyler Jenkins, NatalieSchaljo, Mike & Lisa Moehlenkamp, Cheryl Reale, Sarah Beverly, Paul Manganelli, Carl Lathan, Brandy Hufendick, Daryl Poindexter, &Claire McGale. Thank you to our 2023 Partners: Elite Sponsor Christian Hospital; Premier Partner SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis; GoldPartners: Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Our Emerald Sponsors: Alltru Credit Union, City of Florissant, Gary’s Automotive Service,Handyman True Value Hardware, Paramount Bank, Sam’s Club-Ferugson, SERVPRO of Overland/Cool Valley, St. Louis CommunityCollege – Florissant Valley, and Valley Industries. Our Bronze Sponsors: A Savvy Healthcare Solutions, Central Bank, Delmar GardensNorth, Emerson Family YMCA, Garden Villas North, & Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center, Midland States Bank, & Scott CreditUnion. Our Bronze Sponsors: A Savvy Employment Solutions, A Skeetz Production, City of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Garden Plaza atFlorissant, Goldkamp Heating & Cooling, Jennings School District, and Seniors Helping Seniors. As we close out this year, I want to say Thank You to our Board Chair, Kitty Harrison. This year is ending with some surprises – somegood, some trying… but with her leadership and support, the Chamber is stronger than ever. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2024when Scott Palermo takes the lead at Chairman I look forward to see what good things are in store for 2024! My door is open to you anytime – for a chat, a conversation, or sometimes,just a listening ear. Let’s do this North County! I leave you with my last quote for the year: “The future is literally in our hands to mold as we like. But we cannot wait until tomorrow. Tomorrow is now.” – Eleanor RooseveltAlso, please note that the Chamber office will be closed for the season From Friday, December 22nd until Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024!(we need to breathe before we hit the ground running in 2024)

Chair LetterKittyKitty HarrisonPage 4Happy Holidays FriendsHow does a sheep greet you for Christmas? Fleece Navidad.This year has literally flown by. I can’t believe this is my last newsletter post! Wow! What will I dowith all my free time. I have enjoyed every minute of my term as Chairperson for the Greater NorthCounty of Chamber. Meeting new people and creating friendships that I hope last a lifetime has beenawesome. I will still be around but now I will get to sit on the sidelines and watch others take charge. I want to welcome our new Chair, Scott Palermo. I know we are in very capable hands.What’s the best present to receive? A broken drum, you just can’t beat it.The greatest Christmas gift our Chamber has received, is Jaime stepping in as our new President. What a gift Jaime is! She did an incredible job with the Nite of Stars and almost singlehanded too. Ifyou were not able to join us for the Nite of Stars, you missed an incredible event. Please clear yourcalendar for next year because I am sure it will be even better. Thank you, Jaime for all your hardwork.Who delivers presents to baby sharks at Christmas? Santa Jaws.I think the best resolution for you and your business is to get more active with our Chamber. You willbe amazed by the benefits you will reap from the relationships you make. Plus, the events are FUN! From Off the Clock to Membership Luncheons to so many others in between, our Chamber is amazing!How did Mary and Joseph know Jesus’ weight when he was born? They had a weigh in a manger.May the Blessings of the Holiday Season be with you now and throughout the New Year. Peace andGoodwill to all!Warmest regards,Kitty Harrison

Page 5 Micah MayfieldDelmar Mortgage2024 Ambassador of the YearBob & Holly ManneckeMann Meats2024 Zykan Legacy Award WinnersMr. John HutchensHutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center2024 Business Person of the YearFelicia MillerMiller Agency & Assoc. 2024 Volunteer of the YearClair McGaleJACCK Foundation for the Arts2024 Rookie of the YearDrum roll please! Let's hear it for our 2024 Awardees!

Let's Welcome Our New members!Servpro of St. Louis County NEJeff MattinglySERVPRO of South Chesterfield/Wildwood has a team of licensed restoration professionalswho are trained to IICRC standards when it comes to remediation and restoration. Wespecialize in both commercial and residential services after water, fire, mold, and stormdamage. When disaster strikes, SERVPRO of South Chesterfield/Wildwood is here to help.We have a team on standby 24/7 to assist with water damage emergencies. We prideourselves on being Faster to any size disaster and no job is too big or too small forSERVPRO of South Chesterfield/Wildwood. Give us a call today to learn more about ourdisaster restoration services. Learn more here!Page 6Norwood Hills Country ClubDane McLaird#1 Norwood Hills Country Club Dr. (63121)(314) 521-0682While we are the premier golfing destination in St. Louis and home to the 32nd Women'sMid-Am Championship & 30th PGA Championship, we are so much more! We are also yourfamily centered country club get-a-way. We offer year round activities for your entireincluding: golf, tennis, lessons, swimming, fitness, dining, and social events for all ages. AtNorwood, our mission is to anticipate and exceed our Members’ expectations in every way.As you start up the main drive, your retreat begins, and time with friends and family in arelaxed, comfortable setting is your only priority.Learn more here!Sugarfire FlorissantGina Henline1290 N. Hwy 67 (63031)(314) 623-9574We’re doing something completely different at Sugarfire. We take the best traditions of thebest barbecue cities in the U.S.A. to create a St. Louis style barbecue that’s all its own. Ouraward-winning barbeque tantalizes taste buds with baby back ribs, juicy pulled pork, andthe best beef brisket in town. And we’re famous for our specials: meaty mashups that defylogic and even gravity. Alongside the classics, we’ve ‘cued up andouille, artichokes, cheesecurds, mushrooms, and more.Visit them online here!

GNC Member RenewalsAdobeAhlheim & Dorsey, LLCAlltru Credit UnionAmeriprise Financial Services, LLCBBAT Technologies & Digital Services LLCBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select PropertiesBranch Metal Processing Corp.Cintas Fire ProtectionCity of Bellefontaine NeighborsCity of Bel-NorCommunity NewsFortmanSpann Law FirmGateway DisposalHood's Automotive Howard NimmonsJohnny Londoff ChevroletKenneth Scott CPAMattingly's Sports Bar & GrillMississippi Valley Roofing IncOld Town DonutsPremier Auto ServiceRefuge and Restoration ChurchScott Credit UnionSit Back Cushion CapSteadyRain, IncTechnology Entrepreneur Center Inc.The Vino ExperienceTracking Your Green Tax Services LLCPage 7

Friday, December 1stNite of Stars6 pmOrlando’s Event & Conference CenterTuesday, December 5thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliWednesday, December 6th Board of Directors Meeting11:30 amGNC Chamber OfficeTuesday, December 12thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliTuesday, December 12thWomen In Networking LunchNoonFerguson Brewing CompanyThursday, December 14thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Thursday, December 14thAmbassador Meeting11 amGNC Chamber Office Thursday, December 14thLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber OfficeFriday, December 15thDeadline to register for the LuncheonTuesday, December 19thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliDecember CalendarWednesday, December 20thDecember Membership Luncheon11 am to 1 pmCatering to You Banquet CenterThursday, December 21stLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliTuesday, December 26thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer's PastriesFriday, December 22nd thru Jan. 2ndGNC Chamber Office ClosedJoin us this monthfor one ofthese events!!Page 8

Tuesday, December 12thNoonFerguson Brewing Company418 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson (63135)GNCCSTL.comWomen InNetworking LunchPlease Register Online*Bring a $15-$20 gift for a “Rob Your Neighbor” Game!

Program: State of the GNC Chamber*wear your ugly Christmas sweater!*Wednesday, December 20th11 am to 1 pmCatering to You Banquet CenterSponsor: County Accounting & Tax ServiceRegistration is required$25 per person*Deadline to register is friday, Dec. 15thTime to be Santa's little helpers!Help us spread the holiday cheerwith a fresh, unopened toy for TheBennett Project!

GNC Chamber HappeningsPrepare to be wowed by our latest and greatest accomplishments!Page 12Congratulations So Deity Diner on their grand opening ! Check them out for breakfast at 35 Florissant Oaks!Let's give a round of applause for our fantastic guest speaker, Charlie Brennan, aka "Mr. St. Louis," whograced us with his presence at our November Luncheon! Charlie wowed us with some amazing triviaand tales about North County and beyond. If you're hankering for a good read, check out his books.They're packed with fascinating stories!Big ups to the Ferguson Brewing Company for rolling out the red carpet and hosting our delectableluncheon!

2 0 2 4E V E N T SJ A N U A R YA P R I LJ U L YO C T O B E RF E B R U A R YM A YA U G U S TN O V E M B E RM A R C HJ U N ES E P T E M B E RD E C E M B E R1/9-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon1/17 - January Luncheon @Orlando’s Event & ConferenceCenter 11 am to 1 pm 1/25 - New Member Meet & Greet@ GNC Chamber Office 9 am1/11 - Off the Clock @MissouriBetter Living Services 5 pm to 7 pm2/8 - Off the Clock @ TBD2/13-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon2/21- February Luncheon@Ferguson Brewing Co. 11 am to1 pm3/12-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon3/14 - Off the Clock @ JohnnyLondoff Chevrolet 5 pm to 7 pm3/20 - March Luncheon @Orlando’s Event & ConferenceCenter 11 am to 1 pm 4/9-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon4/11 - Off the Clock @ Snap!Content Studio 5 pm to 7 pm4/17- April Luncheon @ Cateringto You 11 am to 1 pm 4/27 - Annual Music Trivia 5/9 -Off the Clock @AmericanFamily Insurance Paul Manganelli5 pm to 7 pm5/14-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon5/15- May Luncheon @ Glen EchoCountry Club 11 am to 1 pm6/7- Annual GNC Golf Tournament6/11-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon6/19- June Luncheon @ Orlando’sEvent & Conference Center 11 amto 1 pm7/9-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon7/11 - Off the Clock @ GNCChamber 5 pm to 7 pm7/17- July Luncheon @FergusonBrewing Co. 11 am to 1 pm8/1-Annual GNC ScholarshipBowling Tournament8/8 - Off the Clock @ JACCK Studio5 pm to 7 pm8/21 - August Luncheon @Catering to You 11 am to 1 pm8/13-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon9/10-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon9/12 - Off the Clock @Dooley’sFlorist & Gifts 5 pm to 7 pm9/18- September Luncheon @Orlando’s Event & Conference Ctr.11 am to 1 pm (NoCo Treasures)9/27-Annual GNC Women’sEmpowerment Seminar10/8-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon10/10 - Off the Clock @ Helfer’sPastries 5 pm to 7 pm10/16 - October Luncheon @Catering to You 11 am to 1 pm11/12-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon11/14 - Off the Clock @ GNCChamber 5 pm to 7 pm11/20- November Luncheon @Orlando’s Event & Conference Ctr.11 am to 1 pm 12/6- Nite of Stars Gala12/10-Women In Networking @Ferguson Brewing Co. Noon12/18 - December Luncheon @Catering to You 11 am to 1 pm

2024Membership LuncheonNon-Profit of the MonthBe the Featured Non-Profit Member of the Month at a Membership Luncheon!You will have time at the podium to speak about your Non-Profit!We'll pass the pigs and the collection will go to the featured Non-Profit Member!*This is first come, first sign up! We can only take one per month! E-mail Jaime at Jaime@gnccstl.com to sign up!BE A 2024 MEMBERSHIPBE A 2024 MEMBERSHIPLUNCHEON SPONSOR!LUNCHEON SPONSOR!A S A L U N C H E O N S P O N S O R Y O U W I L L G E T 5 M I N U T E S A T T H EP O D I U M T O T A L K A B O U T Y O U R B U S I N E S S A N D T H E A B I L I T Y T OP L A C E L I T E R A T U R E A N D / O R P R O M O T I O N A L M A T E R I A L S A T E A C HP L A C E S E T T I N G ! S E C U R E Y O U R S P O N S O R S H I P F O R $ 2 0 0 B Y C A L L I N G T H E O F F I C E( 3 1 4 ) 8 3 1 - 3 5 0 0

Hey, you social butterfly! Do you love minglingwith new faces and expanding your network? Areyou passionate about helping others and eager tohelp our Chamber thrive? Well then, listen up!I'm on the hunt for some awesome folks to joinour team of Ambassadors!Our Ambassadors are a talented bunch ofbusiness wizards who lend a hand at Chamberevents, guide new members to all the Chamber'samazing opportunities, and introducethemselves to fresh faces. We're a lively andfriendly group of volunteers who are always onthe lookout for more like-minded individuals tojoin our ranks!We meet twice a month on the 2nd & 4thThursdays from 11-12 noon at the Chamber office.Bring your lunch along and come as a guest tosee if we're your kind of people.If you're keen to join our tribe, reach out to JaimeJenkins at the Chamber office and let's get thisparty started! We can't wait to learn more aboutyou and your biz!GNC AmbassadorsJoin the party as a GNC Chamber Ambassador! Become our welcome wagon for newmembers!Page 21

Leads Group UpdatesPeek at our Leads Groups! These tight-knit communities are theperfect spot to nurture business relationships and snag some sweetreferrals!Leads Group 1Thursdays at 7:30 am, Helfer's Pastries & Deli is where it's at!Leads Group 2Pop into the GNC Chamber Office every 2nd and 4th Thursday at noon!Leads Group 3We savor sugary delights while we gather every Tuesday at 9 am for a powwow at Helfer'sPastries.Hold on to your hats, folks! The North County Chamber of Commerce just welcomed their newest leads group, Leads Group 3.This dynamic team is packed with the best of the best, from in-home healthcare and insurance to real estate, mortgages, andfinancial services. They're all about building lasting professional relationships that boost leads, business, and support.So, if you're on the lookout for a group of pros to join forces with, look no further! The Leads Group 3 crew meets everyTuesday at 9:00 am sharp at Helfer's BakeryReady to dive into a world of opportunity? Reach out to Paul Manganelli - American Family Insurance at 314-972-6000 to jointhe fun!If you've swung by a GNCC luncheon, you've probably bumped into one of our friendly members. We're a crew of savvybusiness folk who put building relationships at the forefront of our "networking" strategy. Our top priority is to connect ourclients, pals, and fam with the services they need, and our chamber and leads group relationships give us the power to makeit happen.At each meeting, we shine a spotlight on one of our members to give them extra time to share their expertise and swap ideaswith the group.Leads 2 gets together on the 2nd and 4th Thursday from Noon to 1pm at the Chamber office. Bring your lunch and join us forsome quality networking.If you have any questions or want to check if your group is represented, give Brian Douglas a holler at (314)599-0377 orbrian.douglas.j009@statefarm.com.Page 22Rise and shine, early birds! Every Thursday, Leads Group I gathers at Helfer's Pastries and Deli, 380 St. Ferdinand in Florissantfrom 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. The networking kicks off at 7:30 sharp, where members get to know each other over some coffee andbreakfast. At 7:45, the fun begins with an "inspirational moment," followed by members sharing updates on their business andexchanging leads.This fantastic group is looking for new members in HVAC, electric, plumbing, and banking. If you're interested, come on downand join the meeting as a guest. To join as a full member, your business must be a Greater North County Chamber member andnot compete with an existing member. It's the perfect opportunity to jump-start your morning with a super breakfast fromHelfer's while picking up game-changing strategies for your business. For more info, hit up Teri Reiter, secretary for the group,at teri@freedom-title.com or give Teri a call at (314) 495-9800.