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Greater North County Chamber of CommerceGreater North County Chamber of Commercewww.gnccstl.comwww.gnccstl.comNEWSLETTERNEWSLETTERDECEMBER 202242 0 W. W as hi ng to n St . | Fl or is sa nt , MO | 3 14 .8 31 .3 50 042 0 W. W as hi ng to n St . | Fl or is sa nt , MO | 3 14 .8 31 .3 50 0HappyHappy Holidays!Holidays!
BOARD OF DIRECTORSCARL LATHAN, ChairKITTY HARRISON, Vice ChairJohnny Londoff ChevroletBRET BERIGAN, TreasurerChristian HospitalDANA GRIMM, TreasurerDaniel & Henry CompanyRICK DORSEY, Past ChairAhlheim & DorseyVENUS MARTZ, PresidentGreater North County ChamberYOLANDA ALLEN-JACKSONA Savvy Employment SolutionsKIM BAKKERSSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. LouisDR. NETTIE COLLINS-HARTHazelwood School DistrictSCOTT PALERMOA Skeetz ProductionDR. ROBYN LAWRENCEGet Well Family ChiropracticMIKE MOEHLENKAMPGary's Auto ServiceBRITTANY LEWISCentral BankRORY SCHWARTZBerkshire HathawayJaime JenkinsDirector of Marketing & EventsDERICK WELLMANAmore PizzaDAVID SOHNUS BankCHAMBER STAFFIN THIS ISSUEGNC Chamber President, Venus Martz & Board Chair Carl Lathan with New Members: Deon McKenzie-Immanuel United Church of Christ & Bonita Williams-Allstate InsuranceON THE COVERPage 1President's ReportPg. 3-4Chair's LetterPg. 52023 Business Person of the YearPg. 62023 AwardeesPg. 7Women In Networking LunchPg. 8Pg. 18Toy Drive2023 Zykan Family Legacy AwardPg. 9-11 New MembersPg. 12 RenewalsPg. 14-15 Join a Committee in 2023Pg. 16Pg. 17December LuncheonPg. 20-222023 GNC Chamber Partnership PackagesChamber HappeningsPg. 23-24Group UpdatesPg. 26-29
Elite PartnerPremier PartnerGold PartnersGreater North County Chamber PartnersThese businesses have made an additional investment in the GNC Chamber, and their significant financial support helps provide enhanced services to the local community. Emerald PartnersA Red CircleAmore PizzaGary's Auto ServiceHandyman True Value HardwareHope HospiceParamount BankSt. Louis Community College-Florissant ValleySam's Club-FergusonSeniors Helping SeniorsServPro of Overland/Cool Valley
president reportVenus MartzHello December! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays bring so much hope for what’s to come. Hopefully, this season allows you to stop from your busy day-to-day and cherish those most dear to you. As we look ahead and close out 2022, I want to thank you for working, living, and serving our North County community. Together, we are making a difference for our community and lookforward with anticipation for 2023!Just a reminder, we are still collecting new toys/un-wrapped toys for Child Center Marygrove, please drop by the chamber office until December 16th and help us give the gift of joy and hope!Please be sure to sign up for our December Luncheon as we will present the State of the Chamber: Where you’re Investments are Invested! The luncheon will be at Catering To You on December 14th at 11 a.m. Please wear your Ugly Sweater!This year’s Nite of Stars Whoo-ville was incredible! If you were unable to attend this once-a-year event, it was spectacular and absolutely magical! Congratulations again to our Business Person of the Year: John Londoff Jr, Johnny Londoff Chevrolet; our Zykan Family Legacy Award Winner: Dave Otto, Handyman; our Cathy Behlmann Volunteer of the Year award winner Melissa Adney, One Way Roofing; our Rookie of the Year winner Melissa Ingram, Issa Lifestyle; and our Ambassador of the Year award winner David Hermann, New York Life.Our committee did such a wonderful job creating a memorable evening.Thanks to Chair, Kitty Harrison for spearheading such a wonderful event and to all the committee members, Board of Directors, and chamber members that donated and volunteered to make the event a success. We couldn’t have pulled off Nite of Stars without you and of course, Jaime Jenkins that always pours her heart to make this event the success it is! We danced the evening away with DJ Dave, while Kent Miller Photography captured the evening forever! Thank you to Mike Orlando for making our evening so spectacular at Orlando Gardens Event and Conference Center! Special thanks to our Sleigh of “Whoo-Bilation” Spirits sponsors: Greater North County Chamber Board of Directors; and Morrison Travel & Cruise.Our “Cindy Lou Auction” Sponsor: The Villa at Riverwood. Our “Drink Up Grinches” Bar sponsors: CSL Plasma, Fogarty’s House of Vapors, and Robinwood Automotive & Tire Service. Our Photobooth Sponsor: Delmar Gardens North. Our “Merry Grinchmas Photos” sponsor: Kent Miller Photography, and our Program Sponsor: CJH Lawn Service & Snow Removal. Page 3
president report cont.Venus MartzVenusPage 4Thank you to our amazing volunteers: Bridgette Atkins, Dana Grimm, Danielle Berliner, Mary Kierath, Melanie Njoroge, Melissa Adney, Nicole Brown, Scott Palermo, Teri Reiter, Tre Lang, and Rachel Giffhorn! Thank you to our 2023 Partners: Elite Sponsor Christian Hospital; Premier Partner SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis; Gold Partners: Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Our Emerald Sponsors: Amore Pizza, 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 Community College – Florissant Valley, and Valley Industries. Our Bronze Sponsors: A Savvy Healthcare Solutions, Central Bank, Delmar Gardens North, Emerson Family YMCA, Garden Villas North, & Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center. Our Bronze Sponsors: A Savvy Employment Solutions, A Skeetz Production, City of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Garden Plaza at Florissant, Goldkamp Heating & Cooling, Jennings School District, and Seniors Helping Seniors. As we close out this year, I want to say a big THANK YOU to our Board Chair, Carl Lathan. This year came with so many surprises – some good, some trying… but with his leadership and support, the Chamber is stronger than ever. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2023 as Kitty Harrison taking the lead at Chairwoman 😊 I wait in anticipation to see what good things are headed our way in 2023. Always the optimist, I know that together, we can make a positive impact in our community and our businesses! As always, 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: “Remember when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received, only what you have given; a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage” – Saint Francis of Assisi Also, please note that the Chamber office will be closed for the season From Friday, December 23rd until Monday, January 2nd, 2023! (we need to catch up on our beauty sleep before we hit the ground running in 2023)
Season’s Greetings to each of you and WELCOME to our new members! Can someone please tell me where 2022 has gone? It is so hard to believe we are now in the last month of the year. This has been a GREAT year and a year we will never forget. We appreciate the wonderful toy donations for our local children from our generous members. Your kindness will brighten the lives of many little souls this Christmas.For your last minute Christmas shopping needs please don’t forget to shop locally.“Nite of Stars” was held on December 2nd and if you did not attend you really missed a treat! It was a grand “Who-bilation” with almost 300 attendees and a special visit from The Grinch (played by Joe Jenkins, husband of our very own Jaime Jenkins). Congratulations to Dave Otto on receiving the Zykan Family Legacy Award and to John Londoff Jr. on being named the Business Person of the Year. I was honored to present both distinguished and well deserving gentlemen with their awards. I commend the committee on a job well done.I encourage you to check out the Chamber calendar and plan to attend the last few events on schedule for this year. You are guaranteed to enjoy yourself.This is my last letter to you as Chairman of the Board. I have enjoyed working with such a professional and dedicated Board of Directors. During this year we have enjoyed the stability of our long-term members and the fresh ideas of our newest members. Everyone has contributed so much of their time, money and energy. We are the BEST!! 2022 has been a successful year and we owe it all to the Dynamic Duo: Venus Martz & Jaime Jenkins. Those ladies have my admiration and respect. Let us now support Kitty Harrison who will be your 2023Chairperson. Kitty has so many great ideas and she brings so much experience as she accepts this position. I am excited to be a member under such a fantastic lady.Together we have all completed our assignments. I am thankful for each of you. We must now prepare ourselves for 2023 assignments and walk faithfully in the path we are led. Blessings to you all & Happy New Year!For this Chamber to be successful, YOU must be successful. Our success is greatly determined by your participation in our Chamber events. Education, socialization, networking and so much more can be achieved if YOU will only participate. I look forward to seeing you soon.Chair LetterCarlCarl LathanPage 5
2023 Business Person of the YearJohn Londoff Jr.Johnny Londoff ChevroletJohn Londoff, Jr. is a second-generation Chevrolet dealer born and raised in North County. John has been a fixture at his dealership in beautiful Florissant since he was old enough to push a broom. He graduated in 1976 from Lutheran North High School. Following graduation, he headed to Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Although he attended college in Dallas, John spent his summers and any other off time working at the dealership making deals. John married Mary Elizabeth “Mimi” Kennealy of Ferguson. Together they have raised four amazing sons, two of whom work at the dealership, John Londoff, III and Samuel Londoff. On September 8, 2008, John officially completed the purchase of the dealership from his father. John has overseen the growth of the dealership from 4 acres to over 14 acres with $20 million in improvements, renovations, and new construction. He has worked tirelessly promoting his business and the North County region as a great place to work and live. He currently serves on the board for St. Louis ARC and is a Business Leader for Old Newsboys Day. Other community service has included: Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club, UMSL Advisory Board, Fontbonne University Board of Directors, Family Resource Center Board of Directors, and Little Bits Foundation. He has served as a Celebrity Waiter for dinners to benefit the Archdiocese of St. Louis and St. Louis Crisis Nursery. John has been active with Midstate’s High School Hockey and has coached youth and high school teams, winning the High School Wickenheiser Championship twice. John has been honored to receive countless awards for his work in the community and in business. Most recently, he received the Better Business Bureau Torch Award in recognition of his commitment to ethics in his business practices. He also was awarded the Business Development Leadership Award from North County Inc. and the Community Vision Award from Christian Hospital Foundation. This year marked the 60th year that Johnny Londoff Chevrolet has awarded scholarships to deserving students in the North County area. Giving back to the community is a core belief for John and the Johnny Londoff Chevrolet family.Page 6
2023 Zykan Family Legacy Award Dave OttoHandyman True Value HardwareDave Otto, is the president of Handyman Hardware in Florissant, Missouri. Born and raised in Pine Lawn and the Northwoods area, the Otto family moved to the City of Florissant when Dave was attending St. Louis University High School. He went on to go to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. He has been married to the lovely Mary Otto for 44 years and has 3 beautiful children: Brian, Michelle, and Christine; and has 6 grandbabies. Dave has been an active community leader and advocate of North County. He has served on the Chamber Board of Directors for many years, starting a 3-year term in 1987 and doing stints on the Board until 2011. He was the Board president from 1999-2000, and 2009-2010. He was awarded the 2001 Greater North County Chamber Business Person of the Year. He was the Chairman of the Florissant Valley of Flowers Festival from 1986-2001. He has served on the Christian Hospital Board of Directors since 2000 and is the Chairman of the Christian Hospital Patient Care Committee. He is a board member of the Christian Hospital Foundation and is the current chairman of the Board, serving since 2008. Page 7
Congratulations to our 2023 Award Recipients! 2023 Cathy Behlmann Volunteer of the Year Melissa AdneyOne Way Roofing2023 Rookie of the YearMelissa IngramIssa Lifestyle Health & Wellness2023 Ambassador of the YearDavidHermannNew York Life InsurancePage 8
Let's Welcome Our New members!David Naumann & AssociatesScott Musgrave580 North Highway 67 #4 (63031)(314) 831-9350David Naumann & Associates is always available to assist clients in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County. We are located in Florissant, Missouri.Unlike others in the industry, our office is not known for standing on formalities, putting on airs, or insisting on you having an appointment. You deserve a law firm that understands the community and the legal arena. Our areas of practice include personal injury law, worker's compensation, criminal, traffic, DWI, expungements, license restoration and estate planning. We want to and will help protect your rights! Call us today at 314-831-9350 to set up a consultation. Se Habla Español! Learn more here: https://davidnaumannandassociates.com/ Page 9CSL PlasmaTangerine Tingle10970 New Halls Ferry Rd. (63136)(314) 255-1705As a leader in plasma collection, CSL Plasma is committed to excellence and innovation in everything we do. Our work ensures that tens of thousands of people can live normal, healthy lives. We are committed to our work because lives depend on us. CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated plasma collection networks, with more than 300 plasma collection centers in the U.S., Europe, and China with over 15,000 employees. Visit CSL Plasma online: http://www.cslplasma.comMore control of your timeBetter impact on the people you serve in businessMore time to focus on your personal lifeS.P.A.C.E. Academy, LLCJerrell Sims3430 McKelvey Rd. (63044)(833) 303-6222Your Business Should SERVE Your Lifestyle!Running a business that SUPPORTS your lifestyle will put you on the fast track to burnout. It prioritizes business over family time and personal time. Do you want to choose between business and family. We hope not. You started your business to take care of your family, not desert them.Choosing your lifestyle FIRST puts you in the driver seat!Imagine being able to have:Learn more here: https://www.thespaceacademy.life/
Page 10Braco Electrical and ContractingSteve Eilmann22 South Perry (63366)(636) 294-8562Commercial & Residential Electrician and ConstructionBraco has a Master's Electrician's License and is fully insured and bonded. We are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Trained and professional electrical contractor covering the St. Louis, Missouri area; Lake St Louis, St Charles, Chesterfield, O'Fallon, St Peters, Florissant, Maryland Heights, Warrenton, MO and the surrounding communities. Choose the trusted team at Braco Electrical and Contracting; Call 636-294-8562Our Certified Electricians provide reliable and timely service for our business owners, commercial, industrial and residential customers. Braco Electrical and Contracting provides the best and quickest solution to all of your electrical and construction needs. Our complete range of construction services for your home or business include a comprehensive plan for new construction, remodels, renovations and electric service upgrades, installation, troubleshooting electrical problems and repair, exterior, interior, tenant improvements, retrofits, electric vehicle charging stations, low voltage landscape and outdoor lighting.Check out Braco Electrical here: http://Www.Bracoelectrical.com Let's Welcome Our New members!AdobeAlexandria Haslam345 Park Ave. (95110)(408) 753-5826The Acrobat online PDF compressor balances an optimized file size against the expected quality of images, fonts, and other file content. Just drag and drop a PDF into the PDF compression tool above and let Acrobat reduce the size of your PDF files without compromising quality.For more refined control of optimization settings, you can try Adobe Acrobat Pro for free for seven days. Acrobat Pro for the Mac or Windows operating system lets you customize PPI settings for color, grayscale, and monochrome image quality. You can also use PDF editor tools, edit scans with OCR functionality, convert PDFs to Microsoft PowerPoint and other file formats, convert PNGs and other image file formats, organize and rotate PDF pages, split PDFs, and more.Learn more here: https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/compress-pdf.html
Page 11Cintas Fire ProtectionAlex Chaparro634 Lambert Pointe Dr. (63042)(314) 426-7100At Cintas, we’re dedicated to helping businesses across North America stay clean, prepared and looking professional. Through our innovative solutions and routine service visits, we take care of the important tasks that help our customers keep their workplaces running smoothly — so they have more time to focus on their business. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, our Fortune 500 company serves more than one million businesses in all types of industries. Our diverse customer base ranges from small manufacturing companies to mid-sized hotel chains to major corporations with thousands of employees, and we’re known for providing them with a seemingly endless array of products and services. We offer rental apparel programs that include professional laundering, inspection and delivery -- along with stylish apparel purchase collections that combine custom designs with ready-to-wear styles. We replenish essential cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer, and stock restrooms with hygiene and paper products. We routinely deliver freshly laundered entrance mats and reusable microfiber products, and apply disinfectant spray and sanitizer spray to common touchpoints and surfaces. We restock first aid & safety supplies and PPE, and test and inspect fire protection equipment. And those are just a few ways we help our customers get Ready for the Workday®.Learn more about Cintas here: https://www.cintas.com/Let's Welcome Our New members!
GNC Member RenewalsAhlheim & Dorsey, LLCAlltru Credit UnionBebe's Balloon BizBranch Metal Processing Corp.FortmanSpann Law firmGuild MortgageHawthorne PlayersJohnny Londoff ChevroletJTL Landscaping Kenneth Scott CPAMs. Karen McKayNew York Life InsuranceSpecial School DistrictSteadyRain IncTechnology Entrepreneur CenterThe Vino ExperienceWalmart Page 12
Friday, December 2ndNite of Stars 6:30 pm Orlando's Event & Conference CenterTuesday, December 6thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliWednesday, December 7thBoard of Directors Meeting10 amGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, December 8thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Thursday, December 8thAmbassador Meeting11 am GNC Chamber OfficeThursday, December 8thRibbon Cutting-Shamoneece Mills Notary11 amGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, December 8thLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber OfficeTuesday, December 13thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliTuesday, December 13thWIN LunchNoonFerguson Brewing CompanyThursday, December 8thLeads Group 18:30 amHelfer's Pastries December CalendarFriday, December 16thDeadline for Luncheon Registration Tuesday, December 20thLeads Group 3NoonAmore' Pizza Wednesday, December 21stDecember Membership Luncheon11 amCatering to You Banquet Center Friday, Dec. 23rd thru Jan. 2ndGNC Chamber Office Closed Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Page 13Join us this monthfor one ofthese events!!
A great way to build connections to other GNC Chamber members is to join a committee! Music TriviaGNC Chamber Golf TournamentWomen'S Empowerment SeminarNite of Stars*Music Trivia takes place in April*This committee helps to plan the event as well as helps to set up and volunteer at the event.*Meets Monthly January thru April*Annual Golf Tournament takes place in June*This committee helps to plan the event as well as helps to set up and volunteer at the event.*Meets Monthly January thru May *Annual WIN Seminar takes place in September*This committee helps to plan the event as well as helps to set up and volunteer at the event.*Meets Monthly January thru August*Nite of Stars takes place in December*This committee helps to plan the event as well as helps to set up and volunteer at the event.*Meets Monthly January thru NovemberPage 14
Partners In Education Governmental Affairs Marketing & Fundraising AmbassadorsIf you would like to be part of one or more of these committees please email Jaime Jenkins Jaime@gnccstl.com Meetings will start soon!The Ambassador Committee meets twice a month at the GNC Chamber Office. Our Ambassadors are the "Welcome Committee" of the GNC Chamber! They attend Ribbon Cuttings, & Volunteer at Events!Ambassadors assist with recruiting new members and spreading the word about the GNC Chamber!This committee meets monthly and as needed. They help to generate new, fresh ideas on ways to market and fundraise for the GNC Chamber !The Partners In Education Committee meets in June to plan the Scholarship Bowling Tournament, This committee also meets in November to go over the Scholarship Application and then again in March to review the applications and select the winners! This committee meets as needed and helps to keep the membership and Board of Directors informed as to proposed legislation on a city, county and state level.Page 15
Tuesday, December 13thNoon Ferguson Brewing Company418 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson (63135)Bring a White Elephant Gift to exchange!We'll be making Christmas Cards to donate!GNCCSTL.comWomen In Networking LunchRegister Online
DECEMBER LUNCHEONDE C E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 2 211 A M - 1 P MCA T E R I NG T O Y O U12775 NEW HALLS FERRYHave a jolly holly holiday season at the luncheon!2022 STATE OF THE CHAMBER UPDATEDon't forget to wear your ugly sweater!
GREATER NORTH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEWe are looking for donations of new (unwrapped) not giftwrapping) toys for local children in our community
CASH CALENDAR EACH CALENDAR YOU PURCHASE WILL GIVE YOU AN ADDITIONAL CHANCE TO WIN OVER $5,000 IN CASH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PLUS MULTIPLE PRIZES! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!THE CALENDARS WILL BE READY TO DISTRIBUTE BY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2022.GNCCSTL.COM | (314)831-35002023JAN-DEC$25$25
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Congratulations to SSM Physical Therapy Pediatrics on the opening of their new location in Ferguson! They are located at 10859 W. Florissant Ave. (63136)! This facility is beautiful and will help so many children! Page 20Congratulations to Alliance Credit Union on their new branch in Jennings! The new branch is located at 8013 West Florissant Ave. (63136)! Along with celebrating the new branch they are also offering a 12-month CD at 2.22% APY! Reach out to them for more details! (636) 343-7005 ext 5114
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Page 21If you missed the November Off the Clock at the GNC Chamber Office you missed a great time! A delicious taco bar from Catering to You was enjoyed by all and so many fun conversations and networking werehappening! Be sure to join us for our monthly Off the Clocks in 2023! These are FREE to our members and a great way to meet and mingle with other GNC Chamber Members! Thank you to Orlando's Event & Conference Center for hosting our November Membership Luncheon! We also want to thank our November Luncheon Sponsors: New York Life Insurance- David Hermann & Rochelle Freeman! We presented plaques to our newest members as well! Help us welcome Bonita Williams with Allstate and Deon McKenzie with Immanuel United Church of Christ! A special thank you to Susan Spitz with the World Trade Center St. Louis for being our gust speaker! If you missed hearing Susan speak you missed so much amazing information! Don't miss these luncheons!
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Please join us in welcoming Destined Indulgences to the GNC Chamber family! Destined Indulgences is located in Bridgeton at 11977 Saint Charles Rock Rd. Ste. 125 (63044)! There are sooooo many delicious treats you won't know where to start! Be sure to give Destiney a call when you need treats or a cake for that special occasion! Check out Destined Indulgences here: https://destinedindulgence.com/Page 22If you missed the 2022 Nite of Stars "Who-ville" Gala you missed a great evening!! Everyone was dressed to impress and looked amazing! We even had a special guest all the wayfrom Mt. Crumpit....The Grinch himself stopped by!! Plan to attend the Nite of Stars Gala next year! Mark you calendars for Friday, Dec. 1st!
Leads Group UpdatesCheck out one of our Leads Groups! They are a great way to build relationships on a smaller scale and generate new referrals for your business! Leads Group 1Meets every Thursday at 7:30 am at Helfer's Pastries & DeliLeads Group 2Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month at Noon at the GNC Chamber Office Leads Group 3Meets the 1st, 2nd, & 4th Tuesday of the month at 8:30 am at Helfer's Pastries & Deli & on the 3rd Tuesday at Noon at Amore's PizzaLeads group 3 is the newest leads group in the North County Chamber of Commerce. A growing group with a strong core of professionals encompassing in home healthcare, insurance, real estate, mortgages, and financial services. Our goals are to build long professional partnerships that contribute to leads, business, and support. We are actively looking to grow our membership. Leads Group 3 meets on Tuesdays at 9:00 in person at Helfer’s Bakery. Additionally, we hold a lunch on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Amore Pizza at noon. If you are interested in joining, please reach out to Paul Manganelli – American Family Insurance at 314-972-6000.If you’ve attended a GNCC luncheon you’ve probably met one of our members…we are a group that makes it a priority to stay active in the Chamber. We are a group of like-minded businesspeople that focus on a relationship-first style of “networking”. We want the best for our clients, friends and family and the relationships that we have built in the chamber and specifically in our leads group allows us to provide introductions for the services that they need.At each meeting we feature one of our members so they have extra time to educate our members on how they can best serve our group and the community.Leads 2 meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday from Noon to 1pm at the Chamber office. Feel free to bring your lunch and network with us. You can contact Brian Douglas with questions or to see if your classification is represented… (314)599-0377 or brian.douglas.j009@statefarm.com Page 23Leads Group I meets every Thursday at Helfer's Pastries and Deli, 380 St. Ferdinand in Florissant, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Open networking takes place from 7:30 - 7:45. At 7:45 the meeting opens with an inspirational moment, members take turns sharing about new developments in their business, suggesting what leads would be helpful to them and reporting on leads they have given on behalf of others. Members take turns making a ten-minute presentation, updating the group on new developments in their business, seeking advice and sharing expertise. Leads Group I is seeking new membership in the following areas: HVAC, electric, plumbing, banking. Interested persons are welcome to visit the group and participate in a meeting. To become a full member, the business must be a Greater North County Chamber member and their business cannot be in competition with the business of another group member. This is theperfect group for the person who wants to hit the ground running. Here, the early bird doesn't get the worm: that bird can purchase a super breakfast - supporting another Chamber business (Helfer's) - while honing business strategies. To get more information, contact Teri Reiter, secretary for the group, at teri@freedom-title.com, or call Teri at (314) 495-9800.
GNC AmbassadorsConsider being a GNC Chamber Ambassador! The Welcome Committee for the GNC Chamber! The Ambassadors Group had their 1st Membership Drive the last week of September. We had one week to tell people all the wonderful things that Chamber has to offer to grow their business. The winner of the contest was none other than Paul Manganelli! He was able to bring aboard 4 new members to the Chamber. Way to go Paul and to all of our Ambassadors that do so much as volunteers for our great Chamber! We continue to look for additional Ambassadors, so if you would like to join our fun group and help grow your business, please give Dana Grimm of The Daniel and Henry Company at 314-444-1956 or contact Jaime at the Chamber office for more information! Page 24
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Happy Holidays from yourGNC Chamber Staff--Venus & Jaime!