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Greater North County Chamber of CommerceGreater North County Chamber of Commercewww.gnccstl.comwww.gnccstl.comNEWSLETTERNEWSLETTERJanuary 202342 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 0Kicking offKicking off 2023!2023!
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 BankRORY SCHWARTZBerkshire HathawayJaime JenkinsDirector of Marketing & EventsCHAMBER STAFFIN THIS ISSUEGreater North County Chamber Ambassadors ended the year with a lunch party!ON THE COVERPage 1President's ReportPg. 3Chair's LetterPg. 4Pg. 5Pg. 6Women In Networking LunchPg. 7Pg. 13-14Diaper DrivePg. 8New MembersPg. 9RenewalsPg. 10Join a Committee in 2023Pg. 11Pg. 12January LuncheonPg. 15-16Chamber HappeningsPg. 17Group UpdatesPg. 18MELISSA ADNEYOne Way RoofingDAVID HERMANNNew York Life InsuranceLORENZO BOYDStifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc.MORGAN TEAGUETeague & AssociatesDR. GREG CLARKNorth County Christian SchoolJanuary CalendarJanuary Off the ClockMember OrientationAmbassadors
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 MartzHappy New Year! How exciting to see another year begin! 2022 was such a wonderful year and we’re looking forward to 2023 being even more amazing!Join us for at our Installation Luncheon on January 18th at Orlando’s in Maryland Heights. We will be installing our new board members! Please contact the Chamber office for more information!Congratulations again to our 2023 Business Person of the Year Award winner: John Londoff Jr, Johnny Londoff Chevrolet; our 2023 Zykan Family Legacy Award winner: Dave Otto, Handyman TrueValue Hardware; Our Cathy Behlmann Volunteer Award Winner: Melissa Adney, One Way Roofing; our Ambassador of the Year winner: David Hermann, New York Life; and our Rookie of the Year Melissa Ingram, ISSA Lifestyle! As the chamber looks ahead, I want to thank our 2022 Board Chair Carl Lathan for his leadership 2022. 2022 was a successful year for the Chamber, filled with highs and lows but we couldn’t have made it thru without Carl and Kitty, that stepped in when Carl was unable to be there physically! There was never a question too big or small and he was up for every challenge! Thanks Carl! We’re excited for Kitty to lead us in 2023!Talking about Kitty! I’m so excited to welcome our 2023 Board Chair Kitty Harrison with Johnny Londoff Chevrolet! If you don’t know Kitty, she’s the funniest person around and a definite advocate for the community! We look forward to her leadership in 2023! A HUGE THANKS to outgoing board members: Dr. Nettie Collins Hart, Hazelwood School District; Rick Dorsey, Ahlheim & Dorsey; Mike “Pops” Moehlenkamp, Gary’s Auto Service; Paul Manganelli, American Family Insurance; Kim Bakker, SSM Health DePaul; and Derick Wellman, Amore Pizza.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 hope that this first month of the year energizes you with renewed hope for the future, like C.S. Lewis stated, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Page 3Venus
Happy New Year Chamber Friends and Family!Knock, knock! Who’s there? Razor. Razor who? Razor glass and toast to a happy new year! I love the start of a New Year. I always feel so full of hope and good intentions. Check back with me in about a month and see how I’m doing.I am excited to start my new role as Chairman of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce. Following in the footsteps of so many wonderful people, puts a little pressure on me for sure. I want to start off by thanking Carl Lathan for his incredible service to the Chamber. He definitely left some big shoes to fill. What happened to the man who stole a calendar? He got 12 months. Apparently, I have 12 months too. I hope together we can continue to grow this amazing chamber and develop great friendships and business relationships. The best advice anyone ever gave me about the Chamber, was get involved.The more you do with the Chamber, the more you take away for yourself and your company. I encourage you to join a committee or a leads group, attend the meetings and the Off the Clocks. What’s not to love about fun people havinga fun time!I wish you all Peace and Prosperity in the coming new year. My New Year's resolution was to drop my bad habits, but no one likes a quitter. Cheers to a great 2023!Kitty HarrisonChair LetterKittyKitty HarrisonPage 4
Let's Welcome Our New members!f-stop, LLCCynthia Perkinson1803 Belt Way Dr. (63114)(314) 480-5062We founded f-stop in 2006 with a vision to combine the best camera bags with the best outdoor performance backpacks, and in the process, we revolutionized the way visual storytellers carry their equipment. We continue to focus on innovation by harnessing the insights of our Brand Ambassador team to create industry-leading products and build a global presence. We are proud of our ongoing commitment to protecting the beautiful places we love, so future generations of adventurous creatives and visual storytellers can enjoy the beauty of our planet.Learn more about f-stop here: http://www.fstopgear.comPage 5
GNC Member RenewalsArch DentistryBehlmann PropertiesCity of HazelwoodCommercial BankCracker BarrelDaniel Schmitt and Co.Ehrlich's Heating & CoolingFlorissant Rotary ClubFriends of Old St. Ferdinand ShrineGoldkamp Heating & CoolingMcDonalds RestaurantMississippi Valley Roofing, Inc.Moellering & Niehoff InsuranceNettie Kelley Makeup LoungeNova Group IncOld Jamestown AssociationRebuilding Together St. LouisResler-Kerber Optometry Inc.State Farm InsuranceSteve Robbins, CFPTopos Surveying CorporationPage 6
Tuesday, January 3rdLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliWednesday, January 4thBoard of Directors Meeting11:30 amGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, January 5thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Tuesday, January 10thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliTuesday, January 10thWIN LunchNoonFerguson Brewing CompanyThursday, January 12thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Thursday, January 12thAmbassador Meeting11 am GNC Chamber OfficeThursday, January 12thLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, January 12thOff the Clock5 pm to 7 pmTeague & AssociatesFriday, January 13thDeadline for Luncheon RegistrationMonday, January 16thGNC Chamber Office ClosedMartin Luther King Jr. DayTuesday, January 17thLeads Group 3NoonAmore' PizzaJanuary CalendarWednesday, January 18thJanuary Membership Luncheon11 am to 1 pmOrlando's Event & Conference Center Thursday, January 19thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Tuesday, January 24thLeads Group 39 amHelfer's Pastries & Deli Wednesday, January 25thMember Orientation9:30 amGNC Chamber Office Thursday, January 26thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Thursday, January 26thAmbassadors11 amGNC Chamber Office Thursday, January 26thLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber Office Tuesday, January 31stLeads Group 39 amHelfer's Pastries & Deli Page 7Join us this monthfor one ofthese events!!
Tuesday, January 10thNoon Ferguson Brewing Company418 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson (63135)GNCCSTL.comWomen In Networking LunchPlease Register Online
January Off the ClockThursday, January 12th, 2023 Teague & Associates LLC720 N. Hwy 67 (63031) 5 pm to 7 pmJoin us for FREE Networking! Bring your business cards to exchange with other GNC Chamber Members! Teague & Associates will be providing light appetizers, wine, beer, soda, & water! Stay for 2 minutes or stay for the 2 hours! It's always a great time!
January Membership Luncheon Wednesday, January 18thOrlando's Event & Conference Center2050 Dorsett Village (63043)$25 per personRegistration is required 11 am-Check-In & Networking11:30 am-Program Begins Program:Installation of 2023 Greater North County Chamber Board of DirectorsSponsored by:Vantage Credit Union**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.**Register online at: gnccstl.com
Learn about all of the benefits of your Chamber Membership & how you can get involved! Wednesday, January 25th9:30 am am GNC Chamber office420 W. Washington St. Florissant, MO 63031 seating is limited please register online:gnccstl.comMemberOrientation
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.
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 13
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 14
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!In need of a Notary? Welcome Shamoneece Mills Notary Services to the GNC Chamber! You can give Shamoneece a call for all of your Notary needs at (314) 643-6226!Page 15Our Women In Networking Group did a gift exchange at the December Lunch meeting! The ladies also made Christmas cards with supplies that Melissa Adney with One Way Roofing brought in! Ladies-if you are not part of this group you should be! Join us on the 2nd Tuesdayof each month at Noon at Ferguson Brewing Co.!
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!At our December Membership Luncheon we welcomed new members: Alex Chaparro with Cintas Fire Protection, David Naumann with David Naumann & Associates, Dr. Barbra Primm with All Things Business, Doriann Morgan with A Mother's Touch In-Home Health Care, and Gwendolyn Taylor with Flip That House The Board Game LLC! Welcome to the GNC Chamber! Thank you to our December Luncheon Sponsors: County Accounting & Tax Services, and Life Development Support Center! A special thank you to Catering to You for hosting our luncheon! The food was delicious as always -Jon Vogt and his team always do a tremendous job! Page 16Thank you to everyone that donated a toy for our Toy Drive! We were excited to drop off all of these toys to Marygrove! These toys will make Christmas brighter for so many children!!
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 17Leads 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 18