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IN THIS ISSUEON THE COVERPage 1Pg. 4-5Chair's LetterPg. 9Pg. 10Pg. 12Pg. 7-8New MembersPg. 6 Billboard ProgramChamber HappeningsJune EventsLeads Group InformationPresident's ReportPg. 3RenewalsPg. 13June Women In NetworkingPg. 15Pg. 21June Membership LuncheonPg. 22Pg. 23Ambassadors InformationLuncheon SponsorsCommemorative T-ShirtPg. 16-202025 Events CalendarPg. 14Pg. 11June 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 ValleyGolf Tournaments of years past

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President ReportJaime JenkinsJaimePage 3Dear GNC Chamber,Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2025? It feels like we blinked and six months flew right by!In that time, we’ve welcomed 37 new members to our Chamber family, hosted a wildly successful Music Trivia Night,and filled our calendars with some incredible networking events. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplishedtogether—and I know we’re just getting started!Speaking of momentum, we’re charging full speed ahead into the summer with our 56th Annual Golf Tournament—andI’m thrilled to share that it’s completely SOLD OUT! A huge thank you goes out to all of our generous sponsors whohelped make this event happen:Event Sponsors: Catering to You Old Town Kitchen, One Way Roofing, and SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis VIP Business Sponsors: Girls of All Trades and Pirrone’s Pizzeria Beverage Cart Sponsor: One Way Roofing Bloody Mary Bar Sponsor: Servpro Team Chestnas Valet & Golf Cart Sponsors: Bebe’s Balloon Biz, Ben Weeks - State Farm, and One Way Roofing"Fore" My Business Hole Sponsors: Catering to You Event Venue & Catering, Chance & A Choice, Chiro One, Community America Credit Union, EdwardJones - Brendan Byers, Feel State, Freedom Title, Girls of All Trades, Health Matters Insurance, My Life In A BagFoundation, One Way Roofing, Pirrone’s Pizzeria, Saginaw Cigars, Sam’s Club, SolutionsPro LLC, The Villa atRiverwood, and Xavian RoofingI also want to give a big round of applause to our Golf Committee: Scott Palermo, Melissa Adney, Paul Manganelli,Teri Reiter, Jon Vogt, Lorenzo Boyd, and Mike Moehlenkamp. And of course, a special shoutout all of our “Par” HoleSponsors and to our very own Laura Hermann for going above and beyond to help make this event a hole-in-one. Wecouldn’t do it without each and every one of you!Looking ahead, we’ve got even more to look forward to:· Off the Clock – Thursday, June 12th at So Deity Diner, sponsored by Xavian Roofing· June Membership Luncheon – Wednesday, June 18th at Glen Echo Country Club· Bowling for Scholars Tournament – Thursday, August 7th at Crest BowlOur Bowling for Scholars event is one of the most fun and competitive events of the year! Teams of six will competewhile raising money for our Education Fund, which helps provide scholarships to North County high school seniors. Wehave room for 30 teams to sign up—so don’t wait to reserve your spot!Every summer has a story, and I hope this one includes YOU. Let’s keep the energy going and make the second half of2025 even more impactful.

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Page 4Chair LetterWhitney BraselVice President of Operations, SSM Health DePaul HospitalDear Chamber Members,The longer days, warmer weather, and buzz of activity mean summer is right around the corner—and our Chamberis already in full swing! From ribbon cuttings and golf outings to charitable drives and storm recovery support, thismonth is packed with ways to connect, give back, and grow together.In this edition: How our members are supporting St. Louis tornado relief June events & networking opportunities A chance to win a free billboard ad Highlights from May, including 5 ribbon cuttings and 4 new membersLet’s dive in! ST. LOUIS TORNADO RELIEF – HOW YOU CAN HELP Earlier this spring, when storms hit North County, our Chamber family stepped up without hesitation. Now, we’redoing the same for our neighbors in St. Louis City, following the devastating tornado that impacted many localfamilies.Though the storm didn’t directly affect North County, the need is great—and our members are answering the call.Here are just a few of the Chamber businesses and partners actively collecting donations and offering support:1212 Intimate Event Space – Water, diapers, nonperishables So Deity Diner – Toiletries, baby blankets, formula Sugarfire Florissant – Partnering with World Central Kitchen St. Louis County Library – Donations accepted at all branches through May 28 Urban League of St. Louis – Free resource distribution Mann Meats – Water donations and hot meal deliveries Beauty Supply Refresh – Hair hygiene packs for adults and children The Little Bit Foundation – Hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, tarps, batteries Greater St. Louis, Inc. + City of St. Louis – Requesting plywood, tarps, gloves, caulk, and screwsDrop-off locations include: O’Fallon Park YMCA, Urban League HQ, and 4 The VilleIf your business is participating in relief efforts, let us know—we’d love to help spread the word. GNCC Book Drive – Win a Billboard Ad!Now through July 31st, we’re collecting grade school-age books for the Assistance League.The business that collects the most books will win a FREE two-month billboard ad—a wonderful way to supporteducation while promoting your business! Collection bins and flyers are available at the Chamber office.Continued on next page

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Chair Letter Continued GNCC Golf Tournament – Swing into Summer!Friday, June 6th – Florissant Golf ClubOne of our most anticipated events is almost here! Whether you’re playing, networking, or cheering fromthe sidelines, the GNCC Golf Tournament is a great way to connect with fellow members and supportChamber programming.• Prizes, food, and sponsor recognition• A relaxed, fun atmosphere for building new relationships• Proceeds benefit GNCC programs and community outreachStill want to register or volunteer? Contact the Chamber office today! June Chamber EventsTuesday, June 3 @ 12:00 PM Ribbon Cutting – Premier Institute of Oral & Facial SurgeryThursday, June 5 @ 10:00 AM Ribbon Cutting – Alltru Credit Union (Florissant)Tuesday, June 10 @ 12:00 PM Women in Networking – Hosted by Kelly Spann at Catering To YouThursday, June 12 @ 5:00 PM Off the Clock – So Deity Diner, hosted by Xavian RoofingWednesday, June 18 @ 11:00 AM Membership Luncheon – Glen Echo Country Club May Highlights• Welcomed 4 new members• Celebrated 5 ribbon cuttingsThank you for continuing to grow this Chamber and strengthen our North County business community.We’re proud of what we’re building—together.As always, we’re here to support you—your business, your impact, your voice.Let us know how we can help you grow, connect, and give back.Together for a stronger North County,Whitney BraselBoard ChairPage 5

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Let's Welcome Our New members!Page 7Chance and a Choice34 Dawnridge Dr.Hazelwood, MO 63042(314) 225-1746A Chance and a Choice is a non-profit organization that helps children of all backgrounds to develop good habitsin the areas of health, leadership, and overall development. Many children have interest in sports, careerdevelopment and mentoring but may lack financial resources to obtain these services.Technical devices (Computers, iPad, Cell Phones and Games) are great tools for learning, but children are oftensedentary, unsupervised and laser focused on entertainment. Too many of these things impact their physical,cognitive, social development and health in many cases. We want to give children a place to go where they canmove, learn, and grow in every way.City Home Care696 Saint Ferdinand St.St. Louis, MO 630311-888-488-CITYCity Home Care is veteran owned and operated and established in 2012. We want you to know that our business isfamily owned and operated. We are not part of a national chain. We are dedicated to delivering quality patient care andservice. We stick to our core values and we serve the areas where we live. This philosophy has allowed us to serve ourfriends and neighbors for a long time while similar companies come and go. We provide a range of in-home servicesthat provide the care needed in the comfort of home. At every level, we at City Home Care recognize and realize theimportance of personal connection and meaningful, trust-based relationships. As an established community partner, westrive to be your premier source of quality, professional home care. We treat every patient like family, and we do not justsay it, we live it. In fact, we use the exact same caregivers when someone in our family is in need. We are committed toproviding a level of expertise, training, and patient service that is difficult to match in our industry. It is our mission toimprove the physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness of our clients. City Home Care has extensive experience with in-home services and Consumer Directed Services. Our home care agency works with Missouri’s In-home and ConsumerDirected Services (CDS) programs. We are unique in our outstanding customer service and attentive to our teammembers.

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Let's Welcome Our New members!Page 8New York Life3 Cityplace Dr #690Creve Coeur, MO 63141(314) 619-8594Anthony Sanders believes that helping clients understand their options and achieve their goals are what makes hisjob so rewarding. Every client is unique, so together he can develop a personalized approach that meets today'sneeds and tomorrow's as well.Dive Bomb Industries5555 St. Louis Mills BoulevardSuite 132Hazelwood, MO 63042(314) 369-6695We are an outdoor sporting company striving to supply the world with waterfowl decoys and hunting products atdirect prices. Our goal is to exceed your expectations by providing high-quality products at unbelievable prices. Toaccomplish this, we back our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and offer excellent customer service. Whilewe are based in the American Midwest, our hunting excursions take us all over the continental US, Canada, Europeand other hunting destinations worldwide.

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Many thanks for renewing in 2025! That's what we call a rock-star move!Member RenewalsPage 9Commerce BankDalmation Cleaning & RestorationDaniel & Henry CompanyErnst Radiology Clinic Inc.Feel StateFerguson Police DepartmentFlorissant City DinerFort Bellefontaine Memorial A.L. Post 335Hendel'sJFK Electric Made. By LiaMissouri Better Living ServicesNaRfula Financial Solutions LLCPrecious Thoughts Custom Printing, Inc.Rancho Rehab and Healthcare CenterRed Oven Wood Fired PizzaSERVPRO Team ChestnasThe Barnes GroupXavian Roofing LLC

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TuesdayJune 3rd 8:30aLeads Group 3GNCC OfficeTuesday June 3rd 12pRibbon Cutting Premier Institute ofOral & facial SurgeryThursday June 5th 7:30aLeads Group 1GNCC OfficeThursday June 5th 10aRibbon Cutting Alltru Credit UnionFlorissantTuesday June 10th 12pWomen In NetworkingCatering To YouThursday June 12th 7:30aLeads Group 1GNCC OfficeThursday June 12th 12pLeads Group 2GNCC OfficeThursday June 12th 5pOff The ClockSo Deity DinerJune 2025 CalendarTuesday June 17th 8:30aLeads Group 3GNCC OfficeWednesday June 18th 11aMembership Luncheon Glen Echo Country ClubThursday June 19th 7:30aLeads Group 1GNCC OfficeTuesday June 24th 8:30aLeads Group 3GNCC OfficeThursday June 26th 7:30aLeads Group 1GNCC OfficeThursday June 26th 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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GNC Chamber HappeningsPrepare to be wowed by our latest and greatest accomplishments!What a day for a parade! Mother Nature finally gave usa break, and the Valley of Flowers Parade turned outto be beautiful!Welcome to The Creative Spot by A RedCircle in Ferguson! They provide art andmusic experiences to North County kids! Check it out The Creative Spot by A RedCircle!Huge thank you to theSt. Louis County Library! We had a blastgetting to know someincredible smallbusiness owners lastweek at the STLBizConnect! Check outall the chamber has tooffer! Congrats SSMHealth Physical Therapy on the expansion inBridgeton at 3446 McKelvey Rd! Reach them at 314-298-0353!

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GNC Chamber HappeningsPrepare to be wowed by our latest and greatest accomplishments!May Off the Clock at Paul Manganelli - American Family InsuranceAgent - Florissant, MO was a party! With refreshing drinks and delicious Italian dinner from Catering To You! We had the pleasure of attending the GrandOpening and Ribbon Cutting celebration for TheUnited States Handball Center in Hazelwood, MO!We are thrilled to welcome this incredibleorganization to North St. Louis County! To learnmore about handball visit their website athttps://www.ushandballcenter.org/

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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 GardenPlaza 5-7pm7/16- July Luncheon Orlando’sBanquet & Conference Center11-1pm7/31-Annual GNC ScholarshipBowling Tournament8/14 - 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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