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Message Greater North County Chamber of CommerceJune 2024www.gnccstl.com42 0 W. W as hi ng to n St . | Fl or is sa nt , MO | 3 14 .8 31 .3 50 0
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. 7Pg. 8Pg. 9New MembersPg. 10-12MELISSA ADNEYOne Way RoofingLORENZO BOYDStifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc.MORGAN TEAGUETeague & AssociatesDR. GREG CLARKNorth County Christian SchoolBillboard ProgramAJ OVERKAMPServPro of Overalnd/Cool ValleyRenewalsPg. 14June LuncheonJune EventsLeads Group One! Check out our Leads Groups! We have three of them!WHITNEY BRASEL, Vice ChairSSM Health DePaul Hospital- St. LouisTOM FRIEDHOFFOld Town DonutsJON VOGTCatering to You Banquet Center2024 EventsPg. 3School Supply DrivePg. 13Chamber HappeningsPg. 15-16Bowling for ScholarsGNC AmbassadorsPg. 19Leads Groups Pg. 20June Women In Networking LunchPg. 17Pg. 18Save the Date-Women’sEmpowerment SeminarSave the Date-Nite of Stars
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
FUN IN THE SUN SCAVENGER HUNT!BE A PART OF OURBE A PART OF OURBe a destination for our Scavenger hunt! All you need to do is:*Provide an item or gift certificate from your business oranother local noco business with at least a $50 value and youare in! We will provide you with a “Flip Flop” with a qr code on itthat you can display in a window! YOu can place it in a windowso people can still scan the code after business hours!This kicks off the first week in June so call the GNC Chamberto become a destination!!*This is a great opportunity to offer a promotion & or discountto invite guests back to your place of business!
Another school year is in the books, and while summer fun is kicking off, it’s a bittersweet moment forme. My youngest son graduated this year! No more school activities for me—I've been deeply involved inparent activities at my boys' schools. It’s like the Chamber—the more you dive in, the more you thrive!So, a HUGE CONGRATS to all the Class of 2024 graduates—from preschool to college, we are burstingwith pride for each and every one of you! But wait, there's more excitement ahead! This month, we're teeing up for our 55th Annual GNC ChamberGolf Tournament, and it's a SELL OUT! A massive shout out to our Event Sponsors: One Way Roofing &SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis; VIP Business Sponsors: Feel State & Pirrone’s Pizzeria; BeverageCart Sponsor: Simmons Bank; Bloody Mary Bar Sponsor: Servpro Team Chestnas, and our Ice Sponsored& donate by: Kona Ice of Alton & University City! Plus, our “Fore” My Business Sponsors: 1212 IntimateEvent Space, American Family Insurance/Guy McLeskey Agency, CAM Print Inc., Community AmericanCredit Union, Feel State, Freedom Title, Garden Plaza at Florissant, Oak St. Health, One Way Roofing,Pirrone’s Pizzeria, Vantage Credit Union, & Xavian Roofing!A big round of applause for our Golf Chairs: Scott Palermo, A Skeetz Production; Brian Douglas, StateFarm Insurance-Matt Brown Agency! And kudos to our rockstar Committee members: Melissa Adney,One Way Construction; Paul Manganelli, American Family Insurance; Teri Reiter, Freedom Title; BretBerigan, Christian Hospital; and Danielle Berliner & Jon Vogt, Catering to You Event & Catering! Specialthanks to Laura Hermann for going above and beyond to make this event a hole-in-one, along with allour “Par” Hole sponsors!Don't miss out—register now for our June Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, June 19th at Orlando’sEvent & Conference Center! Our special guest speaker will be Sabarras George, the Saint Louis ZooWildCare Park Director, spilling all the juicy details about the new WildCare Park. You definitely don’twant to miss it!And save the date for our Annual “Bowling for Scholars” Scholarship Bowling Tournament on Thursday,August 1st at Crest Bowl! This is our most competitive event of the year! We’ve got 30 teams ready toroll, and they’ll fill up fast, so grab your spot now! Teams of six will battle it out, with all funds raisedgoing into our Education Fund. This event helps us provide scholarships to North County High SchoolSeniors every year! Join us for a strikingly good time!Remember, every summer has a story—let’s make this the best one yet! president reportJaime JenkinsPage 4Jaime
Chair LetterScott PalermoA Skeetz ProductionPage 5ScottHi Friends,Is there anything better than the first week of June? I mean Christmas time is good and Halloween with all of the costumesand everything and Birthdays are your own special day but, as a kid, if you asked me what my favorite holiday was, I woulddefinitely answer, “the first day or Summer Vacation!” Don’t get me wrong—I liked school but there is nothing better thanwaking up that morning knowing that you had the next 75-days with almost no cares or responsibilities and a whole worldout there to conquer.Summers were the best growing up in North County. We would be up and out the door early to meet friends on the fields,lots and pools, playing games that we are no longer able to play (for several different reasons) and pretty much go all dayuntil dinner time when we would grab a quick bite and head back out until curfew.We would explore the creeks like it was uncharted land or ride our bikes for miles to Village Square to hang out and get atreat at DQ. When we were teens we would cruise Lindbergh from Putt-Putt to Crosskeys to Parker Road McDonald’s,looking for friends and meeting new ones or going to the dance parties at the public pools and church halls.Do I sound old if I say that the kids today can’t imagine what they are missing? Well, the chamber can’t bring back thosemagical days we had when we were young, but we do have a lot of things planned this Summer that we plan to make fun!Our Annual Golf Tournament is Friday. It is such a great event that it has been sold out for weeks and it is too late to get asponsorship but, if you feel like spending part of a nice day at the Florissant Golf Cub, we could still use a couple ofvolunteers. Call Jaime or Laura if you are interested.Register for the luncheon on June 19th because you aren’t going to want to miss our special guest speaker from the St. LouisZoo! Jaime wouldn’t let me ask them to bring a sea lion but they do have exciting news for us about progress on the WildCarePark expansion in North County. I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of great memories of the Zoo when I was a kid tooand I am excited to see what they have going on now.Off the Clock is scheduled for Thursday, June 13 and unfortunately our sponsor for that event had something come up so weare unsure of where it will be but it is always an awesome time. If you would like to host this month, please call the office andwe will be happy to line that up and let all of our members know about it.We are proud to announce a new event to generate exposure for our members. Our Fun in the Sun Campaign is a hunt forbranded flip-flops at our member businesses. The public may scan a bar code on the flip-flop sign to be entered into a GrandPrize drawing expected to be worth over $1000. To be a destination and get your flip-flop, contact the chamber office buthurry as we start next week. (I know I said flip-flops a lot in that paragraph, but I was told I cannot call them thongs.)We have a lot more fun things planned for the Summer that we will tell you about soon but I wanted to make sure thateveryone saves the date for our annual Bowling for Scholars event on August 1 at Crest Bowl. It is our fundraiser for thescholarships we award to North County High School Seniors, and we have some new fun things we are doing with it thisyear!Have a great Summer and…Keep it REAL,
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GNC Member RenewalsPage 80Many thanks for renewing in 2024! That's what we call a rock-star move!Arbor Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterBin There Dump ThatBoy Scouts of AmericaCity Of Black JackCity of Cool ValleyCity of JenningsCugino's RestaurantDalmation Cleaning & RestorationDavid Nauman & AssociatesElevate St. LouisGFI DigitalHelfer's PastriesHendel's HNEAJFK ElectricJWI Partners GroupMann Meats IncMarch Home StagingMidland States BankNaRfula Financial Solutions LLCNorth County Christian SchoolPrecious Thoughts Custom Printing, IncRed Oven Wood Fired PizzaSaint Louis ZooThe Peach Cobbler FactoryThe Villas at RiverwoodTracking Your Green Tax Services LLCTrends In TileUrban LeagueVietnam Veterans of America Chapter 794Williamson FinancialWorld Martial Arts Academy
Tuesday, June 4thLeads Group 39:00 amSo Deity DinerWednesday, June 5thGroundbreaking-Alltru Credit Union1 pm3240 N. Hwy 67 Thursday, June 6thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries Friday, June 7thAnnual GNC Chamber Golf Tournament10 am Florissant Golf ClubTuesday, June 11thLeads Group 39:00 amSo Deity DinerTuesday, June 11thWomen In Networking LunchNoonCatering to You Banquet CenterWednesday, June 12thBoard of Directors Meeting11:30 amGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, June 13thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries Thursday, June 13thAmbassador Meeting11 amGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, June 13thLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, June 13thJune Off the Clock5 pm to 7 pmTBDFriday, June 14thLuncheon Registration DeadlineNoonJune 2024 CalendarTuesday, June 18thLeads Group 39:00 amSo Deity DinerWednesday, June 19thJune Membership Luncheon11 am to 1 pmOrlando’s Event & ConferenceCenterThursday, June 20thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries Tuesday, June 25thLeads Group 39:00 amSo Deity DinerThursday, June 27thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries Thursday June 27th Ambassador Meeting11 amGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, June 27thLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber OfficeJoin us this monthfor one ofthese events!!Page 9
GNC Chamber HappeningsPrepare to be wowed by our latest and greatest accomplishments!Page 10Step into the charm of history and the allure of modern eleganceat 1212 Intimate Event Space ! Located at 18 Church St. in picturesque Ferguson, this venue isthe ultimate canvas for your unforgettable moments! From babyshowers to meetings, classes, and beyond, we've got you covered! Call Ashley at (314) 546-2577 and let's turn your vision into reality!Congratulations to the City of Florissant on theGrand Opening of the new Archery Range in SunsetPark! Grab your bow and arrows and channel yourinner Katniss Everdeen and see if you can hit themarks!!*Photo credit to City of Florissant Media Team* A big shoutout and thank you to Glen Echo CountryClub for hosting our fantastic May MembershipLuncheon! Also, a huge thank you to Amber Adams with CommerceBank for being our awesome May Sponsor! We had an absolute blast learning from the cybersecurity guru, Robert Duffy with SSE. His tips were soeye-opening that we all rushed home to change ourpasswords! Let's give a warm welcome to one of our newestmembers, Nathan Alwood with ABIG! Welcome to thecrew, Nathan! Here's to more fun and informative gatherings!
GNC Chamber HappeningsPrepare to be wowed by our latest and greatest accomplishments!Page 11The Chamber "fam" showed up for "Am Fam" at our May Off the Clock at Paul Manganelli’soffice! It was an amazing evening of networking and yummy treats from Catering To Youand Helfer's Pastries! Not to mention the drinks and lively conversation! We evencelebrated Paul & Monica’s Wedding Anniversary! Don’t miss the June Off the Clock!Congratulations to the City of Florissant and theFlorissant Parks and Recreation on the beautiful andbrand new Koch Park Aquatic Center!
GNC Chamber HappeningsPrepare to be wowed by our latest and greatest accomplishments!Page 12 Huge congratulations to Brown Elementary School on the grand opening of their new Sensory Room! In partnership with The Synapsory, this incredible space is designed to provide a calming and stimulatingenvironment for all students. Here's to many moments of joy and discovery ahead!
Tuesday, June 11thNoonCatering to You BanquetCenter12775 New Halls Ferry Rd.Florissant (63033)GNCCSTL.comWomen InNetworking LunchPlease Register Online
June Membership LuncheonWednesday, June 19th, 202411 am to 1 pmOrlando's Event & Conference CenterSpecial Guest Speaker:Sabarras George-Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park DirectorSponsored by:Garden Plaza at FlorissantNon-Profit of the Month:JACCK Foundation for the Arts$25 per personRegistration is requiredwww.gnccstl.com
BOWLINGfor Scholars!THURSDAY*3 GAMES*SHOE RENTAL*PIZZA & SODA*ATTENDANCEPRIZESTEAMOF SIXENTRYAUG 1ST06:00 PMINCLUDES:$200Register online at: www.gnccstl.comor by calling the office (314) 831-3500CRESTBOWL2024
Sponsorshipsjoin us forour 2024 annual bowling for scholars!STRIKE SPONSOR: $375*TEAM OF SIX BOWLERS*SIGNAGE*PROMO ITEMS IN GOODIE BAGS*PIZZA & DRINK SPONSORSHIP*LANE SPONSORSHIP*LISTING IN PROGRAM*LISTED ON GNC CHAMBER WEBSITEPIZZA & DRINK SPONSOR $150*SIGNAGE AT THE BAR/CONCESSIONS*LISTING IN PROGRAM*LISTED ON GNC CHAMBER WEBSITELANE SPONSOR: $125*SIGNAGE*LISTING IN PROGRAM
11th Annual Women’s Empowerment SeminarFriday, September 27th10 am to 2 pnmThe May Center at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
2024Nite of Stars GalaFriday, December 6thOrlando’s Event & Conference Center
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 20
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 So DeityDinerHold 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 So Deity DinerReady to dive into a world of opportunity? Reach out to Paul Manganelli - American Family Insurance at 314-972-6000 or viaemail at: pmangane@amfam.com to join the 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 21Rise and shine, early birds! Every Thursday, Leads Group I gathers at Helfer'sPastries and Deli, 380 St. Ferdinand in Florissant from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Thenetworking kicks off at 7:30 sharp, where members get to know each otherover some coffee and breakfast. At 7:45, the fun begins with an "inspirationalmoment," 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 down and join the meeting as aguest. To join as a full member, your business must be a Greater NorthCounty Chamber member and not compete with an existing member. It's theperfect opportunity to jump-start your morning with a super breakfast fromHelfer's while picking up game-changing strategies for your business. Formore info, hit up Teri Reiter, secretary for the group, at teri@freedom-title.com or give Teri a call at (314) 495-9800.
Welcome to the GNC Chamber!
Thank you for renewing!
Thank you for renewing!
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 pm4/18- Estate Planning Seminar@GNC Chamber - Noon5/23- Legal Seminar @ GNCChamber - 9 am