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IN THIS ISSUEON THE COVERPage 1Pg. 4-5Chair's LetterPg. 9Pg. 10Pg. 12Pg. 7-8New MembersPg. 6 Billboard ProgramChamber HappeningsJuly EventsLeads Group InformationPresident's ReportPg. 3RenewalsPg. 13July Women In NetworkingPg. 15July Membership LuncheonPg. 22Pg. 23Ambassadors InformationLuncheon SponsorsPg. 18-212025 Events CalendarPg. 14Pg. 11July Off the ClockCommunity Service DrivePg. 242025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHITNEY BRASEL, ChairSSM Health DePaul Hospital St. Louis BRIAN DOUGLAS, Vice ChairState Farm, Matt Brown Agency JON VOGT, TreasurerCatering to You TOM FRIEDHOFF, SecretaryOld Town Donuts SCOTT PALERMO, Past ChairA Skeetz Production JAIME JENKINS, PresidentGreater North County Chamber MELISSA ADNEYOne Way Roofing LASHONDA SESSIONChristian Hospital MIKE MOEHLENKAMPGary’s Automotive Service STEFANIE MITCHELLStifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. DR. GREG CLARKNorth County Christian School BETH CLUBFortmanSpann Law Firm MICAH MAYFIELDDelmar Mortgage MORGAN TEAGUETeague & Associates FELICIA MILLERMiller Agency & Associates DR. MATT MCCLELLANHazelwood School DistrictDR. ELIZABETH GASSEL-PERKINSSt. Louis Community College-FLO ValleyPg. 16-172025 Bowling For Scholars4 of July Fireworks by the ArchTh

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President ReportJaime JenkinsJaimePage 3Hey Chamber Friends,Summer has officially made its grand entrance in St. Louis—and I’m here for all of it. Give me the sunshine, the flip-flops, the pool days, andyes—even the humidity! It’s the season to slow down a little, breathe a little deeper, and recharge those batteries.Whether you're heading out of town or just carving out some quiet time, don’t forget to rest your mind and take care of YOU. Mental healthisn’t a luxury—it’s a priority. So, take the break, read the book, sip the iced coffee. You deserve it. And now… mark your calendars for these hot Chamber happenings! JULY OFF THE CLOCK – NETWORKING NEVER TASTED SO GOOD The Villa at Riverwood Thursday, July 10 | 5:00–7:00 PMOur favorite after-hours event is back! Join us for free drinks, free appetizers, and casual conversations with fellow GNC Chamber members.You can stop in for 2 minutes or stay for 2 hours—it’s totally up to you. You never know who you’ll meet or what connection you’ll make! JULY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON – AI & THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS Orlando’s Event & Conference Center Wednesday, July 16 | 11:00 AMTech talk meets business strategy! Join Renita Luck & Angela Carson from St. Louis Community College as they dive into the world ofArtificial Intelligence—what it means, how it’s being used, and how YOU can harness its power in your work. It’s going to be a lunch full ofinsight, innovation, and inspiration. Register now! BOWLING FOR SCHOLARS – ROLL WITH US! Crest Bowl Thursday, August 7 | 6:00 PMTime to lace up those bowling shoes and hit the lanes for a good cause! Our Bowling for Scholars Tournament supports the GNC ChamberScholarship Fund—our only fundraiser dedicated to helping local high school students. $200 per team of 5 Includes 3 games, shoe rental, pizza, & drinks Prizes, bragging rights, and big fun! This event sells out fast, so get your team or sponsorship in today! WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR – ALIGNED & EMPOWERED The May Center at SSM DePaul Hospital-St. Louis Friday, September 26Theme: Aligned & Empowered: Reclaim Your Rhythm – Empower Your Whole SelfThis year’s seminar is about tuning in, showing up, and stepping fully into the life you want. Hear from powerhouse speakers Apply to be a vendor and showcase your business Snag your Early Bird tickets and save!Whether you’re seeking motivation, connection, or a push to rediscover your rhythm—this day is for YOU. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!Wishing you a safe, joyful, and gratitude-filled Independence Day! Whether you're soaking up fireworks or grilling in the backyard, take amoment to reflect on the freedom we enjoy and the community we share.Let’s make this summer one to remember—packed with sunshine, smiles, and seriously good vibes. We can’t wait to see you at our upcomingevents!

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Page 4Chair LetterWhitney BraselVice President of Operations, SSM Health DePaul HospitalDear Chamber Members,As we celebrate the heart of summer and the spirit of Independence Day, I want to thank each of you for your continued support,presence, and energy. June was a month full of activity, momentum, and meaningful progress—and as always, your involvement isthe driving force behind it all.Here’s a quick look at what we’ve accomplished together this year and what’s ahead: Mid-Year Membership Update• Total Members (as of June 30): 451• New Members in June: 7• Year-to-Date Growth: +45 members Welcome New Members!• Boomerang Effect• Oak Knoll Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center• Extracare Home Health, Inc.• Marriott St. Louis Airport• Kidz Biz Inc.• Halo Adult Day Center• The Beauty Konnect Upcoming Events Off the Clock Networking• Date: Thursday, July 10• Time: 5:00–7:00 PM• Location: The Villa at Riverwood• Join us for a relaxed evening to connect with fellow members and grow your network. Membership Luncheon• Date: Wednesday, July 16• Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM• Location: Orlando’s Event and Conference Center• Topic: AI in the Workplace• Speakers: Regina Luck & Angela Carson, St. Louis Community College Bowling for Scholars• Date: Thursday, August 7• Location: Crest Bowl• $200 per team of 6 (includes 3 games, shoes, pizza, soda, and prizes!)• Sponsorships available from $125 to $375• Register at gnccstl.com

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Women’s Empowerment Seminar• Date: Friday, September 26• Theme: Aligned & Empowered: Reclaim Your Rhythm• A day of wellness, growth, and inspiration with speakers, vendors, and more• Early Bird Tickets: $40 through August 29• Vendor & sponsorship opportunities available Nite of Stars Gala• Date: Friday, December 5• Location: Orlando’s• Save the date for this signature celebration of excellence in North County! Golf Tournament Success!Our Annual Golf Tournament was our most successful yet, raising over $18,000 to support Chamber programs and scholarships. Thankyou to every sponsor, player, and volunteer who made it such a memorable day. First-Ever Book Drive UpdateWe’re just 245 books away from our goal of collecting 1,000 books for local K–6 students! Thanks to your generosity, we’ve collected 755books so far.This drive benefits the Assistance League of St. Louis, getting books into the hands of kids who need them most. Drop-Off Locations (through July 31):• Chamber Office – 420 W. Washington St., Florissant• Get Well Family Chiropractic• Paul Manganelli – American Family Insurance• Kidz Biz Preparatory Want to help but short on time?Scan the QR code to order directly from our Amazon Wish List. Books ship straight to the Chamber Office, and you’ll receive a social media shout-out! A huge thank you to Stefanie Mitchell and Felicia Miller, our Community Service Committee co-chairs, for launching this impactfulinitiative. Leadership UpdatePlease join me in welcoming Brandy Pendleton of Regions Bank to the Board of Directors. She fills the seat vacated by Dr. Greg Clark,who recently retired. We’re grateful for Dr. Clark’s service and thrilled to have Brandy join our leadership team. Final ThoughtsWhether it’s new members joining our Chamber, events bringing us together, or programs lifting up our community, it’s clear that thespirit of North County is alive and well. We are building something meaningful together, and I couldn’t be more proud to serve as yourChair during this exciting time. Wishing you all a safe, fun, and festive July. See you soon at an upcoming event! Together for a stronger North County,Whitney BraselPage 5

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Let's Welcome Our New members!Page 7 Boomerang Effect6 Lombardy WaySaint Louis, MO 63138(314) 952-0350Veteran Owned-Small Business Consulting, Peer Advisory Chair, Real Estate Investments Extracare Home Health, Inc.1034 South Brentwood BlvdSuite 294St. Louis, MO 63117(314) 578-2017YYour loved one will be able to enjoy the comfort and convenience of continuing to live in their own home whilereceiving the expert care and attention needed to ensure their health and safety. With Extracare Home HealthAgency, you can schedule daily, weekly, or bi-weekly visits from our team of licensed nurses and therapists, andwe’ll treat you or your loved one in an environment that is comfortable, familiar, and convenient. Contact us todayfor more information about how we can best care for you and your family.Halo Adult Day Center7004 N Hanley RdHAZELWOOD, MO 63042-2928(314) 496-6503Halo Adult Day Center is a specialized day program for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We’recommitted to creating a fun, supportive, and engaging space which inspire moments of joy and happiness.Our curriculum components include Music Therapy, Healthy Cooking, Pet Therapy, Health and Wellness Programs,Art Classes, and Technology Classes. We strive to ensure that the individuals participating are stimulated cognitively,physically and socially to meet their personal goals, to work toward becoming more self-sufficient, and to elevate theiroverall personal potential.A big part of what makes our facility so unique is the innovative engagement "curriculum” we’ve created. Thiscurriculum includes classes and programs designed to reflect your loved one’s strengths and interests, whileencouraging independence and self-esteem; improving communication and creativity; reducing anxiety/depression;improving quality of life; and fostering lifelong learning.

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Let's Welcome Our New members!Page 8Kidz Biz Inc. DBA Kidz Biz Preparatory7118 N. Hanley Rd.Hazelwood, MO 63042(314) 989-9067Kidz Biz Preparatory & Early Childhood Center is a NAEYC Accredited year-round school currently located inHazelwood. Kidz Biz Prep is a Mother and Daughter owned and operated center. Both mother and daughter andthe rest of the KBP Team are passionate about teaching, nurturing young minds and the development of the wholechild inside and out!Our Story In 2001 Sandra Moore retired from the St. Louis Public School System as a kindergarten teacher. She started KidzBiz Home Daycare in her home in University City. In 2002 The home daycare expanded to Kidz Biz LearningCenter also located in University City.Marriott St. Louis Airport10700 Pear Tree LaneSt. Louis, MO 63134(314) 423-9700Marriott St. Louis Airport offers modern comfort, exceptional service, spacious rooms, on-site dining & convenientaccess to the airport-ideal for business travelers and leisure guests alike!Oak Knoll Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center37 N Clark AveFerguson, MO 63135(314) 521-7419Oak Knoll is family owned and operated with over 20 years of experience working with those who are disabled aswell as the elderly. We hope to continue this vision to deliver the best care and add to our wonderful staff. Weappreciate and acknowledge it is our team here at Oak Knoll who compliments our success. Our passion and goal isto ensure that all individuals receive social, emotional and physical care in the highest respect through the supportof our team. Our main objective is to create a comfortable homelike environment while still recognizing and incorporatingmedical needs. We strive to ensure each resident has a lifestyle which optimizes independence and personal dignity.We have a brand new building with charming private rooms, indoor and outdoor recreational areas, and an openelegant dining room. Our state-of-the-art therapy and fitness room offer great services for our residents as well asthose requiring short term rehabilitation. We are Medicare and Medicaid certified. Come see how our top-notch team executes the Oak Knoll vision!

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TuesdayJuly 1st 8:30aLeads Group 3GNCC OfficeFriday July 4th Chamber Office ClosedTuesday July 8th 8:30aLeads Group 3GNCC OfficeTuesday July 8th 12pWomen In NetworkingCatering To YouThursday July 10th 7:30aLeads Group 1GNCC OfficeThursday July 10th 12pLeads Group 2GNCC OfficeThursday July 10th 5pOff The ClockThe Villa at RiverwoodJuly 2025 CalendarTuesday July 15th 8:30aLeads Group 3GNCC OfficeWednesday July 16th 11aMembership Luncheon Orlando’s Maryland HeightsThursday July 17th 7:30aLeads Group 1GNCC OfficeTuesday July 22nd 8:30aLeads Group 3GNCC OfficeThursday July 24th 7:30aLeads Group 1GNCC OfficeThursday July 24th 12pLeads Group 2GNCC OfficePlease joinus for someoftheseamazing events!!Page 10

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We are hosting a book drive for the Assistance League of St. Louis May 1 - July 31ststHelp us collect elementary age books for local school children. Drop off books at the GNCC chamber office 420 W. WashingtonFlorissant, MO 63031Hold a drive of your own at your organization. Collect the most books and win a billboard for two months!Books are provided to various school lending libraries and agencies, and to students throughOperation School Bell.Students receive new books at school book festivalsShop our curated Book List and shipstraight to the Chamber office. Every donation gets a social mediashout-out from us!

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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'mon the hunt for some awesome folks to join ourteam of Ambassadors!Our Ambassadors are a talented bunch of businesswizards who lend a hand at Chamber events, guidenew members to all the Chamber's amazingopportunities, and introduce themselves to freshfaces. We're a lively and friendly group ofvolunteers who are always on the lookout for morelike-minded individuals to join our ranks!We meet twice a month on the 2nd & 4th Thursdaysfrom 11-12 noon at the Chamber office. Bring yourlunch along and come as a guest to see if we're yourkind 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!

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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, GNC Chamber is where it's at!Leads Group 2Pop into the GNC Chamber Office every 2nd and 4th Thursday at noon!Leads Group 3We converse every Tuesday at 8:30 am at the GNC Chamber Office!Hold on to your hats, folks! The North County Chamber of Commerce just welcomed their newest leads group, Leads Group 3. This dynamicteam is packed with the best of the best, from in-home healthcare and insurance to real estate, mortgages, and financial services. They're allabout 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 every Tuesday at 8:30 amsharp at the GNCC officeReady to dive into a world of opportunity? Reach out to Paul Manganelli - American Family Insurance at 314-972-6000 or via email at:pmangane@amfam.com to join the fun!If you've swung by a GNCC luncheon, you've probably bumped into one of our friendlymembers. We're a crew of savvy business folk who put building relationships at theforefront of our "networking" strategy. Our top priority is to connect our clients, pals,and fam with the services they need, and our chamber and leads group relationships giveus the power to make it happen.At each meeting, we shine a spotlight on one of our members to give them extra time toshare their expertise and swap ideas with the group.Leads 2 gets together on the 2nd and 4th Thursday from Noon to 1pm at the Chamberoffice. Bring your lunch and join us for some quality networking.If you have any questions or want to check if your group is represented, give BrianDouglas a holler at (314)599-0377 or brian.douglas.j009@statefarm.com.Rise and shine, early birds! Every Thursday, Leads Group I gathers at the GreaterNorth County Chamber Office in Florissant from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. The networkingkicks 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 bymembers sharing updates on their business and exchanging leads.This fantastic group is looking for new members in HVAC, electric, plumbing, andbanking. If you're interested, come on down and join the meeting as a guest. To joinas a full member, your business must be a Greater North County Chamber memberand not compete with an existing member. It's the perfect opportunity to jump-startyour morning with other business owners while picking up game-changing strategiesfor your business. For more info, hit up Teri Reiter, secretary for the group, atteri@freedom-title.com or give Teri a call at (314) 495-9800.

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2 0 2 5E 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 R1/14-Women In NetworkingCatering to You Noon1/15 - January LuncheonCatering to You 11-1pm 1/09 - Off the Clock 1212 EventSpace 5-7pm2/13 - Off the Clock So Deity Diner 5-7pm2/11-Women In Networking Cateringto You Noon2/19- February Luncheon Orlando’sBanquet & Conference Center 11-1pm3/11-Women In NetworkingCatering to You Noon3/13 - Off the Clock JohnnyLondoff Chevrolet 5 -7pm3/19 - March Luncheon HGEvents 11-1pm 4/08-Women In NetworkingCatering to You Noon4/10 - Off the Clock Catering to You 5-7pm4/16- April Luncheon Catering toYou 11-1pm 4/26 - 11th Annual Music Trivia 6pm 5/8 -Off the Clock American FamilyInsurance Paul Manganelli 5-7pm5/13-Women In Networking Catering toYou 12pm5/21- May Luncheon The Atrium 11-1pm6/06- 56th Annual GNC GolfTournament6/10-Women In NetworkingCatering to You Noon6/18- June Luncheon Glen EchoCountry Club 11-1pm7/08-Women In NetworkingCatering to You Noon7/10 - Off the Clock Villa atRiverwood 5-7pm7/16- July Luncheon Orlando’sBanquet & Conference Center11-1pm8/14 - Off the ClockFortmanSpann 5-7pm8/20 - August LuncheonCatering to You 11-1pm8/12-Women In NetworkingCatering to You Noon9/09-Women In Networking @Catering to You Noon9/11 - Off the Clock DelmarGardens 5-7pm9/17- September LuncheonOrlando’s Banquet & ConferenceCenter 11-1pm (NoCo Treasures)9/26-Annual GNC Women’sEmpowerment Seminar10/07-Women In NetworkingCatering to You Noon10/09 - Off the Clock Helfer’sPastries 5-7pm10/15 - October LuncheonFerguson Brewing Co. 11-1 pm11/11-Women In Networking @Catering to You Noon11/13 - Off the Clock GNCChamber 5-7pm11/19- November Luncheon Orlando’sBanquet & Conference Center 11-1pm 12/05- Nite of Stars Gala12/09-Women In NetworkingCatering to You Noon12/17 - December LuncheonCatering to You 11-1pm6/12-Off the Clock XavianRoofing 5-7pm GNCC Office1/23 - Ribbon Cutting CaringTransitions GNCC Office 11am4/10 - Ribbon Cutting AB Spectrum11am2/07-JWI Partners Lunch & Learn 11am2/10-Ribbon Cutting CelebrationCommerce Bank 11am2/11-Ribbon Cutting CelebrationCatering to You Old Town 11am3/28 - Ribbon Cutting GreenHaven Adult Day Program 11am4/10 - Ribbon Cutting CommunityAmerica Credit Union 5pm5/2 - Ribbon Cutting The Creative Spot ARed Circle 3pm5/15 - Ribbon Cutting ServPro 11am6/3-Ribbon Cutting Premier Institute ofOral & Facial Surgery5/30 - Ribbon Cutting The OrthopedicCenter of St. Louis 12pm8/7 - 2025 Bowling For ScholarsTournament Crest Bowl 6pm5/29 -Free Legal Seminar GNCC Office 9am

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