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Greater North County Chamber of Commercewww.gnccstl.comwww.gnccstl.comFebruary 202442 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 0Thank you Kitty!

BOARD OF DIRECTORSKITTY HARRISON, Past ChairJohnny Londoff ChevroletKERI MEYER, TreasurerVantage Credit UnionDR. ROBYN LAWRENCE, SecretaryGet Well Family ChiropracticJAIME JENKINS, PresidentGreater North County ChamberBRET BERIGANChristian HospitalANDRE BROOKSParamount BankSCOTT PALERMO, ChairmanA Skeetz ProductionBRIAN DOUGLASState Farm, Matt Brown AgencyDR. ELIZABETH PERKINSSt. Louis Community College-Florissant ValleyIN THIS ISSUEON THE COVERPage 1President's ReportPg. 4Chair's LetterPg. 5Pg. 6Pg. 7-9Pg. 10-11Pg. 15Pg. 12Pg. 13Music TriviaPg. 14Pg. 16MELISSA ADNEYOne Way RoofingLORENZO BOYDStifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc.MORGAN TEAGUETeague & AssociatesDR. GREG CLARKNorth County Christian SchoolQuarter RunNew MembersAJ OVERKAMPServPro of Overalnd/Cool ValleyRenewalsFebruary Membership LuncheonFebruary Off the ClockPg. 17Pg. 18-21Member OrientationChamber HappeningsWomen In NetworkingThank you to 2023 GNC Chamber Chairwoman, Kitty Harrison withJohnny Londoff Chevrolet for all of your dedication to the GNC Chamberfor the last year! You are amazing! WHITNEY BRASEL, Vice ChairSSM Health DePaul Hospital- St. LouisTOM FRIEDHOFFOld Town DonutsJON VOGTCatering to You Banquet CenterFebruary EventsPg. 3 Diaper DrivePg. 22Annual Golf TournamentPg. 232024 GNC Chamber CalendarPg. 24AmbassadorsPg. 27Join a Leads Group

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 PartnersAmerican Family Insurance-Paul ManganelliCity of FlorissantHandyman True Value HardwareParamount BankSt. Louis Community College-Florissant ValleySERVPRO of Overland/Cool ValleyValley Industries

Diaper Drive We will be collecting packages of diapers& Pull-Ups for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery!Take up a collection at your office andwe can pick them up & take a photo! Let's help the babies!Diapers can be dropped offat the GNC Chamber Office 420 W. Washington St.(63031)thru Friday, April 26thor at our Music Trivia NightSaturday, April 27th

president reportJaime JenkinsPage 4JaimeCan you believe it? January vanished in the blink of an eye and February's already here!Get ready to tee up at our Annual Golf Tourney on June 7th! We're bringing back the Golf Ball Drop! Buy aball, and we'll drop it from a bucket lift. The ball that lands in the hole or closest to it grabs half the pot! Atjust $5 a ball, or 5 for $20, you can't lose! Hit us up at the Chamber office to snag your golf ball today!Rock out and join us for the 10th Annual “Diamond Grooves” Music Trivia on April 27th! We’re blinging itup for the 10th Anniversary! Book your table before it's too late! Hurry and grab your sponsorships, too!It's $200 for a regular table of eight or $350 for a VIP table of eight - but hurry, VIP Tables are limited!Don't forget to register online for our February Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, February 21st atFerguson Brewing Company. We'll hear from Mr. James McHugh of the Saint Louis County Election Boardabout the upcoming elections. Plus, we have a networking opportunity from 11 am to 11:30 am before theprogram begins, so arrive early and network like a pro! Our thanks to Oak St. Health for sponsoring ourFebruary Lunch, and to St. Louis First Responder Canteen for being our February Non-Profit of the Month!We can't wait to learn more about you!Mark the 27th on your calendar for our Member Orientation! Join us at the GNC Chamber Office at 9 am,but hurry, seating is limited! Whether you're a new member or have been with us for 20 years, we'll fill youin on all the benefits included in your GNC Chamber Membership and how you can get involved!Don't forget to stay up to date by liking, subscribing, sharing, and interacting with us on Facebook,Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter!Lastly, we'd love for you to join our committees and help us make our Chamber events even more creativeand fun! Reach out to us at the Chamber office and we'll fill you in on all the different opportunitiesavailable.And remember, if you see someone without a smile today, give them yours! Spread the light!

Chair LetterScott PalermoA Skeetz ProductionPage 5ScottHello There,January certainly went by quick. Having helped with the Chamber Newsletter in the past, I was well awarethat one of my responsibilities as the Chair is to provide an article. I didn’t, however, understand howhard it was to develop an interesting topic every month. Note to future Chairpersons: Write and submitearly so Jaime doesn’t have a chance to include every upcoming event that you can talk about in herletter…My word for 2024 is REAL. Last Summer I started an exercise to rewrite the Value Statement for mycompany. I wasn’t planning on using an acronym, but the R and E came pretty quickly because I have usedthem in my company tagline for several years. The A was a natural fit and the L was inspired by adiscussion at our NC3 church youth group that we help lead. REAL worked very well and I liked how it could flow into “Keep it Real…” like I was signing a High Schoolyearbook in the 80s.This is not necessarily the views of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce but, these are thevalues that I am trying to live and work by so they, naturally, will be reflected of my contributions to theorganization.R- RELATIVE-Trying to balance time between Work, Family, Home, and everything else we have going is hard. It isimportant to be very intentional with time and resources. If something is not pertinent to an establishedour time and resources would be better spent on something that is.E- ENGAGING-In marketing, we want to find a way to draw attention or interest from others. In life, I have alwaysthought that if I was going to do something, it is better to do it in a fun, captivating or attractive way.A- AUTHENTICBe yourself! Always be true to your own personality, spirit and character. L- LIFTED UPThere is far too much divisiveness in our culture today and often there is great effort to strike each otherdown. This organization, our community and the World will be a much better place for all of us when wecan learn to sincerely (or authentically) lift each other up!Who can you lift up today? Call your mom or child or old friend you haven’t seen in a while. Give a goodreview or “like” to an associate or chamber member. Say a kind word to a clerk at the store or smile at astranger.I certainly don’t want to be preachy but it really doesn’t take very much to brighten someone’s day… andyou might be surprised that it makes you feel good as well!Keep it REAL

Purchase your tickets for our quarterly 50/50 Raffle!Tickets are $25 each tickets will be sold thru March 20th Winner will be drawn at the MarchMembership luncheon*A portion of the Chamber’s proceeds will benefit a Non-Profit that the winner may choose! it’s back!GNC ChamberQuarterly 50/50tickets may be purchased online at:www.gnccstl.com in person at eventsor over the phone!

Let's Welcome Our New members!Foundation Recovery SystemsPeyton Schools1625 Larkin Williams Rd. 63026(314) 207-9995Foundation Recovery Systems, the authority in foundation repair, basementwaterproofing and crawl space encapsulation, serves Kansas City, St. Louis, Des Moinesmetros and most of Missouri and Northern Illinois. We are creating remarkableexperiences for homeowners by being dedicated to providing permanent home repairsolutions.Visit them online here! Page 7True Gospel Miracle ChurchPastor Lili11955 Benham Rd. 63138(314) 810-2059At True Gospel, we are passionately dedicated to our mission of “Preaching, Teaching, andReaching.” Inspired by Matthew 5:13-14, we strive to be the salt of the earth and the light ofthe world. Our journey is about touching lives, spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, andembracing all with His love.Learn more here!AFFLO LLC DBA American Freight FurnitureVeronica Tuck2409 N. Hwy 67 63033(314) 925-7771American Freight, a subsidiary of Franchise Group Inc., offers affordable, high-qualityfurniture, mattresses and appliances through its direct-to-consumer, warehouse-stylestores. With more than 5 million satisfied customers, American Freight has a strong legacyof helping customers save money since 1994. American Freight offers exceptional customerservice and a one-stop-shop for quality furniture, mattresses and appliances at everydaylow prices. The company has over 370 U.S. locations in 40 states.Stop by their store or online here!

Let's Welcome Our New members!PNC Bank - BridgetonMatthew Malone12050 St. Charles Rock Rd. 63044(314) 521-4296For more than 170 years, we have been committed to providing our clients with greatservice and powerful financial expertise to help them meet their financial goals. We areproud of our longstanding history of supporting not only our customers but also ourcommunities, employees and shareholders.Visit them online here! Page 8St. Louis Insurance GroupChiffon Thomas Florissant 63033(314) 517-0613There are many details and benefits to "wade" through when it comes to Medicaredecisions. Different enrollment requirements, Special Enrollment Periods, Income RelatedMonthly Adjustment Amounts, penalties....it's enough to make many just give up.We make the transition from work insurance to Medicare insurance simple. We make itsimple by helping you understand Medicare and chose the best insurance plan for you.Learn more here!**Referred by: Melissa Adney, One Way RoofingBright Janitorial SolutionsCriz PerezFlorissant 63031 (636) 259-8014We offer cleaning services for schools, churches, medical facilities, office buildings, andmore. We customize our services to meet your specific needs. Ask us about daily, weeklyand bi-weekly weekly service. Call for a free quote. Learn more online here!

Let's Welcome Our New members!Missouri Veterans EndeavorDawn Davis-Stellwag8410 Engler Park Ct. (63114)(314) 449-0200Missouri Veterans Endeavor (MOVE) is a community for Veterans and their familiesexperiencing homelessness. The key to MOVE's success begins with Veterans living amongtheir peers in a secure and sober environment with on-site services. Once on site, each Veteran and their family member is assigned a Social Worker forClinical Case Management services. Together they create and implement a well-definedindividualized action plan to address specific obstacles and goals, with the final destinationbeing the Veteran and Veteran family relocating back into the general community. Thisunique formula allows Veterans and their families to succeed together. MOVE empowersstruggling Veterans to rediscover a sense of purpose and optimism and to realize their goalof independent living.Learn more here!Page 9Steve Schmitt KIABrian Bullerdick11655 New Halls Ferry Rd. 63033(314) 831-0200Here at Steve Schmitt Kia, we always strive to ensure that you enjoy the best car-shoppingand dealership experience of your life. We make that possible by offering a vast collectionof cars, straightforward financing options and expert car care services. That's why it onlymakes sense to turn to us for everything related to Kia near Florissant, St. Louis, St. Peters,Hazelwood, Saint Charles MO and Chesterfield MO.Check out their cars here!

MUSICAnnualTrivia10TH SATURDAY, APRIL 27THJAMES J. EAGAN CENTERDOOR OPEN AT 6 PM | TRIVIA BEGINS AT 7 PMPresented by:City of FlorissantOne Way RoofingSSM health Depaul hospital-st. louisDiamond Grooves!Diamond Grooves!GET READY TO BLING IT UP FOR OUR 10TH YEAR! COME DRESSED INYOUR BEST BLING AND DAZZLE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH MUSICKNOWLEDGE AND STYLE WITH BIG PAPA G!Tables of Eight: $200Be a vip ! $350*Table of Eight*Access to our VIP Food &drinks*mulligans*special game*special snacks**only 15 tables available!**REGISTER ONLINE AT: WWW.GNCCSTL.COMOR BY CALLING THE OFFICE AT (314) 831-3500

Trivia Sponsorships REGISTER ONLINE AT: WWW.GNCCSTL.COMOR BY CALLING THE OFFICE AT (314) 831-3500VIP DIAMOND SPONSOR: $500*VIP TABLE OF EIGHT GUESTS*DIGITAL SIGNAGE*LISTED ON WEBSITE*INCLUSION IN ALL PRESS RELEASES*PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS ON ALL TABLES (350 ATTENDEES!)*INCLUSION IN PROGRAM*ANNOUNCED AT THE EVENTVIP FOOD & BAR SPONSOR: $250*DIGITAL SIGNAGE*SIGNAGE IN VIP AREA & BARS*LISTED ON WEBSITE*INCLUSION IN PROGRAM*ANNOUNCED AT THE EVENTLOTTERY TREE SPONSOR: $200*DIGITAL SIGNAGE*LISTED ON WEBSITE*INCLUSION IN PROGRAM*ANNOUNCED AT THE EVENTROUND SPONSOR: $100*DIGITAL SIGNAGE*INCLUSION IN PROGRAM*ANNOUNCED AT THE EVENT

Alliance Credit Union-Jennings Alliance Credit Union-HazelwoodAmerican Family Insurance -Darrell Ditto Agency Arch DentistryBebe's Balloon BizBerwald Surgical Medical Black Jack Fire Protection DistrictBoain Dental CareBolin ServicesBusy Bee Paving Charles W. DeWitt Insurance AgencyCrest BowlDelmar Gardens NorthEnergy View Home ImprovementsFlorissant Auto PaintFlorissant Old Town Partners, Inc. Florissant Rotary ClubFlorissant Valley Fire Protection DistrictGarden Villas NorthGoldkamp Heating & CoolingIncarnate Word AcademyInternational Food ProductsGNC Member RenewalsPage 12Many thanks for renewing in 2024! That'swhat we call a rock-star move!Keeven ApplianceLove for St. LouisMartin Insurance SolutionsMcClain Chiropractic Health & InjuryMoellering & Niehoff Insurance Inc. Mr. Don ZykanNova GroupOld Jamestown AssociationPelican Cove ApartmentsPhoenix Paint & DesignPlumbers & Pipefitters Local 562QuikTrip CorporationRepresentative Gretchen BangertRiverview Gardens School DistrictRobinwood Automotive & Tire ServiceRonsick's Auto Care Inc. Sacred Heart ParishSociety for St. Patrick's Day Spanish Lake Community Assoc. The Florissant Valley of Flowers FestivalThe Valley A Stonebridge CommunityTopos Surveying CorporationU.S. Small Business AdministrationWest Community Credit Union

Tuesday, February 6thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliWednesday, February 7th Board of Directors Meeting11:30 amGNC Chamber OfficeWednesday, February 7thMusic Trivia Committee Meeting1:00 pmGNC Chamber Office Thursday, February 8thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries Thursday, February 8thAmbassador Meeting11 AmGNC Chamber Office Thursday, February 8thLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber Office Thursday, February 8thFebruary Off the Clock5 pm to 7 pmGNC Chamber Office -Hosted by One WayRoofingTuesday, February 13thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s PastriesTuesday, February 13thWomen In Networking LunchNoonFerguson Brewing CompanyThursday, February 15thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries Friday, February 16thDeadline to Register for the LuncheonNoonFebruary 2024 CalendarTuesday, February 20thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s PastriesWednesday, February 21stFebruary Membership Luncheon11 am to 1 pmFerguson Brewing CompanyThursday, February 22ndLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries Thursday, February 22ndLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber Office Tuesday, February 27thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer's PastriesTuesday, February 27thMember Orientation9 am GNC Chamber Office Thursday, February 29thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries Thursday, February 29thGolf Committee Meeting11 amGNC Chamber Office Thursday, February 29thMarketing Committee MeetingNoonGNC Chamber OfficeJoin us this monthfor one ofthese events!!Page 13

February Off the ClockThursday, February 8th5 pm to 7 pmGreater North County Chamber Office420 W. Washington St. (63031)Hey there! Got any plans for thisFebruary? How about an exclusiveinvite to our Off the Clock event!Yay! It's a FREE entry, plus you'llget to sip on some drinks, munch onlight bites, and connect with somerockstar folks! Bring out your cardsand stay as little or as long as you'dlike. We promise you'll have a blast!Hosted by:

Tuesday, February 13thNoonFerguson Brewing Company418 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson (63135)GNCCSTL.comWomen InNetworking LunchPlease Register Online

February MembershipLuncheon Wednesday, February 21st11 am to 1 pmFerguson Brewing Company$25 per personRegistration is requiredProgram:Mr. James McHughSt. Louis County Election BoardSponsored by:Oak St. Health Non-Profit of the Month:St. Louis First Responder Canteen*please note if you register and do not attend you will be invoiced*Register online at www.gnccstl.comor by calling the GNC Chamber office (314) 831-3500Deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 16th!

Learn about all of the benefits of your ChamberMembership & how you can get involved!Tuesday, February 27th9 amGNC Chamber Office 420 W. Washington St. (63031)Seating is limited!register online or call the office (314) 831-3500www.gnccstl.comMemberOrientation

GNC Chamber HappeningsPrepare to be wowed by our latest and greatest accomplishments!Page 18It's time to put on those fancy pants and party shoes, folks! Huge congrats to HG Events on their newest event space; it's areal jaw-dropper! The GNC Chamber peeps were thrilled to join the party, cutting ribbons with some of our BoardMembers, Ambassadors and even the City of Ferguson representatives! This place is a stunner and has room to house up to650 guests, can you believe it? And if that's not enough to get you salivating, they also have brunch available Tuesdaythrough Saturday! So, don't walk, run over to 119 S. Florissant Rd in Ferguson and check out the action. Trust us, it's worth it!A huge thank you to Felicia Johnson and the team at Missouri Better Living Services for kicking off our 2024 Off the Clockin January! It was such a welcoming environment with delicious food and drinks! Great conversations and laughs werehad! Missouri Better Living Services is located at 751 rue St. Francois in Florissant, give them at call for your homecareneeds for those aging in place (314) 736-6298!If you haven’t attended an Off the Clock yet put it on your calendar to attend! It’s FREE and fun!

GNC Chamber HappeningsPrepare to be wowed by our latest and greatest accomplishments!Page 19 A big, warm welcome to the newest member of the North County community: American FreightFurniture! They've set up shop at 2409 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant and boy, do they have some eye-poppinghome decor and appliances! If you're in the neighborhood, you simply must swing by and check outtheir collection.*Photo credit to Bennett Kedge with the City of FlorissantPicture this: Outside, the bitter cold was fit for a freezer, but step into the cozy warmth of Florissant'sSugarfire, and prepare to be wrapped in an aroma of deliciousness! What's more? This location is run bya fierce bunch of 5 women! Find them at 1290 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant, and let the drooling commence!*Photo credit to Bennett Kedge with the City of Florissant

GNC Chamber HappeningsPrepare to be wowed by our latest and greatest accomplishments!Page 20In our January Luncheon, we had a smashing time greeting our new member, Chiffon Thomas from St.Louis Insurance Group! Our very own Board Member and Ambassador, Melissa Adney from One WayRoofing, was the one to refer Chiffon to the GNC Chamber! Welcome to the family, Chiffon!As we feasted on scrummy delights, we honored our 2024 Board of Directors with a special installationceremony by Judge Mary Elizabeth Dorsey. We also gave a big shout-out to our outgoing BoardMember, Dana Grimm, and our 2023 Board Chair, Kitty Harrison, for their immense contributions tothe GNC Chamber. We owe you a massive debt of gratitude!Special thanks to our January Luncheon Sponsor, West Community Credit Union, and our Non-Profit ofthe Month, The Kaufman Fund, for making the day extra special! And let's not forget our gracious hostsat Orlando's Event & Conference Center, you guys rock!Picture this: Outside, the bitter cold was fit for a freezer, but step into the cozy warmth of Florissant'sSugarfire, and prepare to be wrapped in an aroma of deliciousness! What's more? This location is run bya fierce bunch of 5 women! Find them at 1290 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant, and let the drooling commence!*Photo credit to Bennett Kedge with the City of Florissant

GNC Chamber HappeningsPrepare to be wowed by our latest and greatest accomplishments!Page 21We were over the moon to cut the ribbon on the much needed memory support units at Garden Plaza atFlorissant Senior Living Community! If you want to ooh and aah over these beauties, give Shay a buzz at(314) 831-0988. Trust us, these units are so cute they'll make your heart skip a beat! And, as if that wasn'tenough, they even have an ice cream diner straight out of the sock hop era! Our first New Member Meet & Greet was off the charts! The GNC Chamber Office was bursting withnew members eager to get in on the fun and mingle with our Board Members and Ambassadors. It waslike a supercharged social shindig with introductions. We're thrilled to announce that these Meet &Greets will be happening quarterly, so the good times keep rolling!

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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

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 24

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 27Rise 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.

Thank you for renewing!