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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 ChiropracticBRITTANY LEWISCentral BankKATE TEGTMEYERBerkshire HathawayJaime JenkinsDirector of Marketing & EventsCHAMBER STAFFIN THIS ISSUECity of Florissant Mayor, Tim Lowery, Nichole Banks, and GNC Chamber President Venus Martz at The Peach Cobbler Factory!ON THE COVERPage 1President's ReportPg. 3Chair's LetterPg. 4Pg. 5Pg. 6RenewalsPg. 7Pg. 13February LuncheonPg. 82023 Non-Profits NeededPg. 9Diaper DrivePg. 10Accounting Seminar / Meet & GreetPg. 11Pg. 12February Off the ClockPg. 14-15Music TriviaPg. 16Annual Golf TournamentPg. 17MELISSA ADNEYOne Way RoofingDAVID HERMANNNew York Life InsuranceLORENZO BOYDStifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc.MORGAN TEAGUETeague & AssociatesDR. GREG CLARKNorth County Christian SchoolNew MembersFebruary EventsWIN LunchGolf Ball DropPg. 18-20 HappeningsPg. 21 Leads GroupsPg. 22 Ambassadors
Elite PartnerPremier PartnerGold PartnerGreater 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 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 reportVenus MartzHello and Happy February! I blinked and January was over! Actually, I was sick and January was over, so hopefully we’re all good and done with the sniffles and can go into February happy and healthy!New this year with our Golf Tournament is the Golf Ball Drop! Purchase a golf ball that will be dropped from a bucket lift at the Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 2nd! The golf ball that goes in the hole or closest to the hole wins half the pot! Golf balls are $5 each or 5 for $20! Call the Chamber office to purchase your golf balls!Come dressed as your favorite singer or band at our 2023 “All About the Music” Music Trivia on April 22nd! Don’t forget to get a table before it’s too late, sponsorships are still available! $200 for regular table of eight OR $300 VIP table of eight! Sign up to be a vendor at our February “Member to Member” Membership Luncheon! $100 for a vendor table and lunch is included! Register online! Also, sign up for our free “Accounting Seminar” with Howard Nimmons on Tuesday, February 28th at 9:30 AM at the Chamber office! He will cover a important accounting information for your small business! Be sure to “like” “subscribe” “share” and interact with all of our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter! Lastly, if you are not involved in a committee, we would love for you to get involved! We are always looking for our chamber members to participate in making our events more creative and strengthening our chamber. Please call the chamber office and we would love to share with you the different opportunities for you to get involved. I leave you with this thought by President George Washington, “Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.” Page 3Venus
Hello February!Who always has a date on Valentine’s Day? A Calendar!!! Happy Valentine’s Day to each of you. February is short and sweet which is great by me because it means we are that much closer to Spring and warmer temperatures.This month we will also celebrate Black History Month, President’s Day, Ground Hog Day, and Mardi Gras. Plus, we have National Dark Chocolate Day, National Tator Tot Day, National Carrot Cake Day, National Pizza Day, National Cheddar Day, National Drink Wine Day (Why is this not a National Holiday?), and so much more! That seems like a whole lot to celebrate in one short month! One of my favorite days is February 17 which is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. My challenge, to you my Chamber Friends and Family, is to celebrate this day with gusto.Let’s make the world, and our beloved North County, a better and kinder place by doing Random Acts of Kindness all month long! I hope you all accept the challenge!Our Chamber staff has many great events to celebrate this month too.I hope to see you at the Off the Clock event on February 9, 2023, right here at Johnny Londoff Chevrolet. We will celebrate this Month of Love and Kindness with a Business After Hours on our Showroom Floor. Please stop by from 5 pm to 7 pm for food and drinks, courtesy of Johnny Londoff Chevrolet. Team Londoff will be here in force to greet each of you.Let’s not forget the Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, February 15th at Catering to You and the Women in Networking lunch on Tuesday, February 14th at Ferguson Brewing Company. Please check the Chamber Calendar for a list of all the other events set for February. I am sure there is one to meet the needs of each of you.What do you call a colorful heart that loves books? Well-Red!!! I hope this month is filled with kindness and good vibes for each of you. Try to carve out a little time for just you – Relax, read a book, meditate, or just chill. Don’t forget to share kindness throughout the month. I look forward to seeing you soon.Warmest regards,Chair LetterKittyKitty HarrisonPage 4
2023Membership 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!
Diaper Drive We will be collecting packages of diapers & Pull-Ups for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery! Take up a collection at your office and we can pick them up & take a photo! Let's help the babies!Diapers can be dropped off at the GNC Chamber Office 420 W. Washington St. (63031)thru Friday, April 21st.
Let's Welcome Our New members!Dreamflight Theatrical Gymnastics, Inc.Sandra Greenberg5555 St. Louis Mills Circle (63042)(314) 274-2324Dreamflight™ believes all ages and needs deserve access to creative, rewarding fitness education through inclusive cohesion of Gymnastics, Theatre, Dance, Writing, and Music. From youth through adulthood, we seek longevity in a familiar and familial atmosphere for all.Learn more about Dreamflight here: https://theatricalgymnastics.org/Page 7Phoenix Paint & DesignBrandy HufendickMaryland Heights (63043)(314) 769-4558Women owned Full Service finish & coatings company!Contact Brandy for more details by going to her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089337579869Homestead Health CareMonique Montgomery12405 Old Halls Ferry Rd. (63033)(314) 395-3006Homestead Health Care, LLC is a private in-home care services agency in Black Jack, MO. We proudly serve disabled and elderly members of our community by providing excellent customer service for CDS & In-Home Program Participants.Visit Homestead online here: https://www.homesteadhealthcarellc.com/Next Level Medical Testing SolutionsTomika Bedard12450 Lusher Rd. (63138)(877) 696-8330WE OFFER INDUSTRY LEADING DRUG, ALCOHOL & DNA/PATERNITY TESTING ALONG WITH TPA/CONSORTIUM SERVICESOur facility provides full service Drug & Alcohol testing to commercial, private, industrial clients & more... ALL drug & alcohol testing is provided in a confidential & secure manner by our staff. Our specialty is both DOT & Non-DOT testing. The testing services we provide are accurate, affordable & confidential with guaranteed results. We strive to work hard creating an experience that helps us stand apart from the rest. Learn more here: https://nextlevel-testing.com/
GNC Member RenewalsB & B Heating & CoolingBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select PropertiesBerwald Surgical MedicalBlack Jack Fire Protection DistrictBoain Dental CareBusken Construction CorporationCharles W. DeWitt Insurance AgencyCity of Black JackCNB BankCommunity Animal HospitalCommunity NewsCounty Accouting & Tax ServiceCugino's RestaurantDelmar Gardens North Dooley's Florist & GiftsDr. Ronald SchmidtEarth Dance Organic Farm SchoolEl-MelEnergy View Home ImprovementsFirst Community Credit UnionFlorissant Auto PaintFlorissant Dental ServicesFlorissant Old Town PartnersFlorissant Valley Fire Protection DistrictHNEA Page 8Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation CenterImpact LifeKen's Auto Repair & TowingLasting Impressions Home Remodel CenterMartin Insurance SolutionsMartz & Wilson LLPMatejcic-Carr Inc.Midwest Smiles Family DentistryNorth County Christian SchoolOld Town DonutsOrlando's Event & Conference CenterPelican CovePlumbers & Pipefitters Local 562Premier Auto ServiceQuik Trip CorporationRaising Cane's Chicken FingersRobinwood Automotive & TireRonsick's Auto CareSacred Heart ParishSam's ClubSpanish Lake Community Assoc. St. Johns BankThe Alpha PlayersThe UPS StoreThe Valley A Stonebridge CommunityVietnam Veterans Chapter 794Woodland Dental CareZion United Church of Christ
Wednesday, February 1stBoard of Directors Meeting11:30 amGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, Feb 2ndLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Tuesday, Feb 7thLeads Group 38:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliThursday, Feb 9thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Thursday, Feb 9thNew Member Meet & Greet9 amGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, Feb 9th Ambassador Meeting11 am GNC Chamber OfficeThursday, Feb 9thLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, Feb 9thGolf Committee Meeting1 pmGNC Chamber Office Thursday, Feb 9thOff the Clock5 pm to 7 pmJohnny Londoff ChevroletFriday, Feb. 10thRibbon Cutting 11 amJess & Co. Real EstateTuesday, Feb 14thLeads Group 38:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliTuesday, Feb 14thWIN LunchNoonFerguson Brewing CompanyFebruary CalendarWednesday, Feb 15thFebruary Membership Luncheon11 am to 1 pmCatering to You Banquet Center Thursday, Feb 16thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Friday, Feb 17thRibbon CuttingNoonNext Level Medical Testing Solutions Friday, Feb 17thDeadline for Luncheon Registration Monday, Feb 20thGNC Chamber Office ClosedPresidents' Day Tuesday, Feb 21stLeads Group 3NoonAmore Pizza Wednesday, Feb 22ndRibbon Cutting10 amSlim Designs Thursday, Feb 23rdLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Thursday, Feb 23rdAmbassadors11 amGNC Chamber Office Thursday, Feb 23rdLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber Office Friday, Feb 24thWomen's Empowerment Seminar Committee Meeting12:30 pmGNC Chamber Office Tuesday, Feb 28thAccounting Seminar9:30 amGNC Chamber Office Page 9Join us this monthfor one ofthese events!!
OFF THE CLOCK5 PMTO7 PMJ O I N U S F O R T H E F E B R U A R YFEB 9THJOHNNY LONDOFF CHEVROLET1375 DUNN RD.FLORISSANT, MO 63031DON'T MISS IT!*GREAT CONVERSATIONS*APPETIZERS*DRINKS
Tuesday, February 14thNoon Ferguson Brewing Company418 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson (63135)GNCCSTL.comWomen In Networking LunchPlease Register Online
FebruaryS H O W S O M E L O V E A T T H E Wednesday, February 15th @ 11 amCatering to You Banquet Center12775 New Halls Ferry Rd. (63033)Membership LuncheonRegister online at: www.gnccstl.comSponsored by: The Greenhouse Communication Initiative, Inc.Program:Member to Member ShowcasePurchase a Vendor Table and show off your business!Vendor Table: $100 (includes one lunch)Vendor Tables are limited to 20!Attendee: $25 per personNon-Profit of the Month:Florissant Rotary Club**Please note that if you make a reservation and do not cancel your reservation by the Friday prior to the luncheon or do not attend you will still be charged/invoiced as we still have to pay for your meal.**
with Howard NimmonsAccounting SeminarTUESDAY, FEB. 28TH9:30 AMGNC CHAMBER OFFICESEATING IS LIMITEDREGISTER ONLINE AT : GNCCSTL.COM FREELEARN THE MOST IMPORTANTTHINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ACCOUNTING AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER!NEW MEMBER MEET & GREETY O U ' R E I N V I T E D !You've joined the Chamber....now what? Come and meet our Ambassadors and Board of Directors and let them give you some tips that have helped them grow!! Start your day off with us and enjoy FREE coffee pastries!Thursday, Feb. 9th at 9 amGNC Chamber Office420 W. Washington St.Florissant, MO 63031 Please RSVP to Jaime Jenkins at (314) 831-3500 or via email at:Jaime@gnccstl.com
9TH ANNUAL9TH ANNUAL MUSIC TRIVIAMUSIC TRIVIA"ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC""ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC"APRIL 22ND | JAMES J EAGAN CENTER | 6 PMBIG PAPA G ENTERTAINMENTTRIVIA BY:VIP TABLES: $300REGULAR TABLES: $200REGISTER ONLINE: GNCCSTL.COMDress as your favorite musician or have your teamdress as your favorite band!SPONSORED BY:CITY OF FLORISSANT & SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL-ST. LOUIS
BE A SPONSOR!BE A SPONSOR!VIP SPONSOR: $500VIP SPONSOR: $500*VIP Table of Eight*Digital Signage*Inclusion in all Press releases*promotional materials on all tables*inclusion in program*announced at the eventVIP FOOD & BAR SPONSOR: $250VIP FOOD & BAR SPONSOR: $250*Digital Signage*Signage at the VIP Food Area & Bars*Inclusion in program*Announced at the eventROUND SPONSOR: $100ROUND SPONSOR: $100*Digital Signage*Inclusion in programLOTTERY TREE SPONSOR: $100LOTTERY TREE SPONSOR: $100*Digital Signage*Inclusion in program
G O L FT O U R N A M E N T2 0 2 3PRESENTED BY:SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL-ST. LOUIS5 5 T H A N N U A LJUNE 2ND2023REGISTER NOW$125 per golferFlorissant Golf Clubwww.gnccstl.com10 AM SHOTGUN START
Greater North County ChamberGolf Ball DropPurchase a golf ball that will be dropped from a bucket liftat the Annual Golf TournamentFriday, June 2ndthe golf ball that goes in the hole or closest to the hole wins half the pot!golf balls are:$5 each or5 for $20Come out to the tournament and watch the golf balls fall!
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Welcome The Peach Cobbler Factory to Florissant! We were so very excited to hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome them to the North County area! If you haven't been in to have some dessert --it's a must! Stop in for some tasty treats at #12 Paddock Hills Plaza in Florissant! Check out all they have to offer online at: https://www.peachcobblerfactory.com/Page 18If you have not attended a Women In Networking Lunch you are missing out!! Our meeting in January was 30 women strong! Come and join us in February on Valentine's Day at Noon at the Ferguson Brewing Company! This is a great group to network and build relationships with!
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!It's the beginning of the year...you know what that means?! It's time for Member Visits! Be on the lookout for Venus, Jaime and 2023 GNC Board Chair Kitty Harrison to pop in and say hi! In January we were able to visit with Keri Meyer at Vantage Credit Union and Destiney Jones at Destined Indulgences (you know treats were had there!)! We also stopped by St. Johns Bank & Elite Events STL all in Bridgeton! Page 19Thank you to Morgan Teague at Teague & Associates for hosting our January Off the Clock! Her office was flooded in July during the flooding and it looks amazing now! Morgan was a very gracious host and we held some fun conversations full of laughter! Don't miss the February Off the Clock at Johnny Londoff Chevrolet!
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Thank you to Orlando's Event & Conference Center for hosting our January Membership Luncheon! Thank you to Vantage Credit Union for being our Luncheon Sponsor! We welcomed a few of our new members: DreamFlight Theatrical Gymnastics, Phoenix Paint & Design, A Mother's Touch In Home Health Care, and Slim Designs! Our 2023 Greater North County Chamber Board of Directors were sworn in and 2023 Board Chair, Kitty Harrison was crowned by 2022 Past Chair, Carl Lathan! We are looking forward toa great 2023!! Page 20
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 21Leads 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! Page 22Do you enjoy meeting new people? Are you outgoing and enjoy networking? Do you want to help support our Chamber by educating new members on all of the opportunities they have available? Do you want to grow your business!! If you answered yes to any of these questions – I NEED YOU ON MY TEAM!!! The Ambassadors are an amazing group of intelligent business people that provide support to the Chamber by assisting in events, helping new members navigate the Chamber offerings and meeting new people. We are a fun group that is looking to grow our volunteers. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month from 11-12 noon at the Chamber office. Bring your lunch and come as a guest to see if you would like to participate. Please reach out to Jaime Jenkins at the Chamber office if you would like to attend a meeting! We look forward to getting to know you and your business!