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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 BankKATE TEGTMEYERBerkshire HathawayJaime JenkinsDirector of Marketing & EventsCHAMBER STAFFIN THIS ISSUEGNC Chamber, Venus Martz on a Member Visit with Bob Mogley! Bob is with The Villa at Riverwood! ON THE COVERPage 1President's ReportPg. 3Chair's LetterPg. 4Pg. 5Pg. 6RenewalsPg. 7-8Pg. 14March LuncheonPg. 92023 Non-Profits NeededPg. 10Diaper DrivePg. 11Canva SeminarPg. 12Pg. 13March Off the ClockPg. 15-16Music TriviaPg. 17Annual Golf TournamentPg. 18MELISSA ADNEYOne Way RoofingDAVID HERMANNNew York Life InsuranceLORENZO BOYDStifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc.MORGAN TEAGUETeague & AssociatesDR. GREG CLARKNorth County Christian SchoolNew MembersMarch EventsWIN LunchGolf Ball DropPg. 19-22 HappeningsPg. 23 Leads GroupsPg. 24 AmbassadorsAJ OVERKAMPServPro of Overalnd/Cool Valley
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 MartzHello March! As Spring hopefully greets us, I’m reminded that it is the time of year for us to be refreshed, renewed and refocused. As you set your clock forward on March 12th, please do so with an optimistic outlook that a new season can bring new beginnings and ideas for yourself, your career, and your life! Maybe there’s something you’ve always wanted to learn, maybe you’ve always wanted to read that book collecting dust on your shelf, whatever it is, NOW is the time to take hold of what you’ve been putting off! “All About the Music” Music Trivia on April 22nd sponsored by the City of Florissant and SSM Health DePaul Hospital St. Louis!! If you have not done so already, please reserve your table of 8! We’re selling out FAST and we’re half full! Big Papa G Entertainment will once again be bringing down the house and making sure we’re having a great time! Dress as your favorite musician or have your team dress as your favorite band!! Regular tables are $200 and VIP tables with food included are $300!Mark your calendar for our Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, June 2rd! The price is $125 pergolfer, so bring some friends for a beautiful day of golf at the Florissant Golf Course. New this year is our Golf Ball Drop 50/50! Purchase 1 golf ball for $5 or 5 golf balls for $20!Don’t forget Off the Clock on March 9th at the JACCK Foundation in Florissant! Visit with us from 5-7 pm!Sign up for the March Luncheon on March 15th at Glen Echo Country Club! 😊 We still have some room for non-profit organizations for our luncheons in 2023! Please call the Chamber office to see which months are still available!In conclusion, we have many opportunities for you to get actively involved in the Greater North County Chamber! Together, we can make a positive impact in our community!I leave you with this Irish Blessing, “Wherever you go and whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you!” Happy St. Patrick’s Day!Page 3Venus
Chair LetterKittyKitty HarrisonPage 4Happy March Friends!What’s long and green and only shows up once a year? The St. Patrick’s Day parade!!! March is upon us, and it brings so many Blessings. From St. Patrick’s Day to the First day of Spring, we are reminded every day of the beauty that surrounds us. As Mother Nature brings to life the flowers and trees, lets work together to make our own businesses stronger and more vital.This month, our Chamber welcomed a new staff member to assist in the office. Please stop by and say hello to Lori Haire, the Chamber’s new Administrative Assistant. I know you will do all you can to make her feel welcome.Knock, knock. Who’s there? Pat. Pat who?Pat on your coat—we’re going to the St. Patty’s Day parade. Mark your calendars for the Florissant St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 12. The Chamber of Commerce is putting together a group to walk in the Parade and throw out candy and beads. You can even get a cute shirt made for the event. It is a fun way for our Chamber to support our community and celebrate together.As always, I remind you to get involved with the Chamber events. There are Leads Groups, Committees, Women in Networking, Off the Clocks, and Membership Lunches to name just a few. You can gain so much information and form great relationships with fellow members by participating. We all want to help each other succeed. To make it happen for you, you just need to take the first step and attend a meeting. I look forward to seeing you soon at an event. Let’s all make it a point to enjoy the Spring weather. Warmest regards,
2023Membership LuncheonNon-Profit of the MonthBe the Featured Non-Profit Member of the Month at a Membership Luncheon! You will have time at the podium to speak about your Non-Profit!We'll pass the pigs and the collection will go to the featured Non-Profit Member! *This is first come, first sign up! We can only take one per month! E-mail Jaime at Jaime@gnccstl.com to sign up!
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.
Let's Welcome Our New members!Community America Credit UnionMike O'Brien10895 Lambert Intl Blvd. (63044)(314) 801-6535At Community America, we’re dedicated to the financial well-being of our members and our community. It’s this commitment that drives us to share profits with our members, to offer competitive rates and lower fees, to create Unbelievable Partnerships with local businesses, and to support local nonprofit organizations making an impact in our area. As your truly local credit union, we are proud to be your trusted banking partner.Learn more about Community America Credit Union here: https://www.communityamerica.com/Page 7The Sarah CommunityCarl Lathan3393 McKelvey Rd. (63044)(314) 209-8814Located in Bridgeton in Saint Louis, The Sarah Community is a not-for-profit, faith-based life plan retirement community for active seniors. We offer retirement living, assisted living, and skilled nursing, each with a focus on wellness of body, mind, and spirit. Whether you or your loved one requires short-term or long-term care, rest assured that our senior living community will deliver the highest quality of senior care to your family.Visit The Sarah Community online!Wise Worth TowingJan-Michael ColeHazelwood, MO (63042)(314) 757-0693We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best in class towing service.With our fair and reasonable pricing, we are known through the Hazelwood/Florissant area as one of the best towing companies with affordable rates. Safety is one of our biggest priorities. Rest assured that your vehicle is in safe hands with Wise Worth Towing! Our truck operators are CDL certified with a 5-star safety rating. Our customers experience short wait times with our accurate times of arrival. This means you won't be waiting for hours to receive service. We understand that your time is precious, so speed and safety are what you will get from our staff. We pride ourselves on providing great customer service as well as the efficiency of our highly skilled operators. We understand that most people are having a bad day when a tow is needed. We will get you off the side of the road quickly and safely so you can get home to your loved ones.Visit Wise Worth by clicking here!
Let's Welcome Our New members!New Growth RealtyDelicia Lacy3533 Dunn Rd. (63033)(314) 448-0794NGR is focused on bridging the gap in communities through education. This brokerage offered resources in all things real estate. New Growth Realty services the young, old, and in between. So, if you are looking to buy, sell or invest we can help. If you need help with loan modification, we can help. If you are facing foreclosure, we can help. If you are looking for an advocate for your community, we can help. We are your community-based brokerage here to assist in whatever transitions life may take you. "Changing the Community one home at a time." Visit NGR here! Page 8Pleasant Journey Home Care LLCRosalind Coker100 Saint Francois St. (63031)(314) 733-5415Pleasant Journey Home Care ,LLC in St. Louis, Missouri is a locally owned, small private business that started in January 2015. We are dedicated to providing compassionate services to make sure that your loved one's needs are addressed properly . Our family specializes in helping elderly and disabled people, as well as those with Dementia or Alzheimer's disease.Learn more here!Oak St. HealthTony Tovar472 N. Hwy 67 (63031)(314) 350-1082At Oak Street Health, we specialize in caring for older adults like you. We make your healthcare easy with an entire team dedicated to you. They’ll take care of everything, providing you with personalized primary care so you can stay healthy and focus on doing the things you love.Learn more about Oak St. Health here!
GNC Member RenewalsAllstate-Bonita WilliamsAnne Muhoro Steward DMP, PCArchTech LLCBeck & Lenox Estate Planning & Elder Law LLCBest TransportationBolin ServicesCAM Print Inc. Catering to You Banquet CenterChick-Fil-A FlorissantCircle of Care, St. LouisCommunity Mediation Services of St. LouisComplete Auto Body & RepairComplete Lawn Care, Inc.Dalco Home Remodling Inc.Deer Valley Home Health ServicesDenny & Associates, Inc.Dr. Adam HowellEdward JonesEdward Jones-Joseph MeyerElevate St. LouisFerguson-Florissant School DistrictFlorissant Glass CompanyFlorissant Valley VFW Post 4105Fort Bellefontaine Memorial A.L. Post 335Fritz's Frozen Custard Page 9Howard NimmonsIncarnate Word AcademyKeeven ApplianceKiwanis Club of Greater Spanish LakeMAD Auto Wrecking, Inc.Morgan Teague Real EstatePurgahn & AssociatesRiverview Gardens School DistrictSoroptimist International of Greater St. LouisSt. Louis Job Corps CenterTeague & AssociatesThe Estates of Hidden LakeThe Florissant Valley of Flowers FestivalWalter's WalkWinschel Carpet ServiceYWCA Metro St. Louis Head Start
Wednesday, March 1stBoard of Directors Meeting11:30 amGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, March 2ndLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Tuesday, March 7thLeads Group 38:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliThursday, March 9thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Thursday, March 9th Ambassador Meeting11 am GNC Chamber OfficeThursday, March 9thLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, March 9thGolf Committee Meeting1 pmGNC Chamber Office Thursday, March 9thOff the Clock5 pm to 7 pmJACCK Foundation for the ArtsFriday, March 10thPartners In Education MeetingNoonGNC Chamber Office Tuesday, March 14thLeads Group 38:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliTuesday, March 14thWIN LunchNoonFerguson Brewing CompanyMarch CalendarWednesday, March 15thMarch Membership Luncheon11 am to 1 pmGlen Echo Country Club Thursday, March 16thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Friday, March 17thDeadline for Luncheon Registration Tuesday, March 21stLeads Group 3NoonAmore Pizza Thursday, March 23rdLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Thursday, March 23rdMarketing & Fundraising Meeting10 amGNC Chamber Office Thursday, March 23rdAmbassadors11 amGNC Chamber Office Thursday, March 23rdLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber Office Friday, March 24thWomen's Empowerment Seminar Committee Meeting12:30 pmGNC Chamber Office Tuesday, March 28thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer's Tuesday, March 28thCanva Seminar9:30 amGNC Chamber Office Wednesday, March 29thRibbon Cutting2:oo pmThe Sarah Community Page 10Join us this monthfor one ofthese events!!
THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH, 20235 PM TO 7PMGNC CHAMBER OFFICE420 W. WASHINGTON ST. (63031)March Off the Clock!HOSTED BY:JACCK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
Tuesday, March 14thNoon Ferguson Brewing Company418 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson (63135)GNCCSTL.comWomen In Networking LunchPlease Register OnlineSpecial Guest Speakers:Bri Mulhearn, PT, DPT, ReVital CertifiedGabrielle Holden, DPT, COMT, ReVital Certified"Women's Health Hacks"Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy & Breast Cancer Rehab
Sponsored by: Garden Plaza of FlorissantRegister NowNon-Profit of the Month: Old Jamestown Association Wednesday, March 15, 202311 am to 1 pm Glen Echo Country Club$25 per person Program:U.S. Economic Development AdministrationReview of Funding & ProgramsIncluding MO DR-4665**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.**
GNC Chamber Office420 W. Washington St.Florissant, MO 63031Tuesday,March 28th9:30AMseminarWhere & WhenAbout this seminarJoin the Chamber dream team as they guide you through a crash course in designing a social media post, flyer & other basics with Canva.com!Register at GNCCSTL.com
9TH ANNUAL9TH ANNUAL MUSIC TRIVIAMUSIC TRIVIA"ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC""ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC"APRIL 22ND | JAMES J EAGAN CENTER | 6 PMBIG PAPA G ENTERTAINMENTTRIVIA BY:VIP TABLES: $300REGULAR TABLES: $200REGISTER ONLINE: GNCCSTL.COMDress as your favorite musician or have your teamdress as your favorite band!SPONSORED BY:CITY OF FLORISSANT & SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL-ST. LOUIS
BE A SPONSOR!BE A SPONSOR!VIP SPONSOR: $500VIP SPONSOR: $500*VIP Table of Eight*Digital Signage*Inclusion in all Press releases*promotional materials on all tables*inclusion in program*announced at the eventVIP FOOD & BAR SPONSOR: $250VIP FOOD & BAR SPONSOR: $250*Digital Signage*Signage at the VIP Food Area & Bars*Inclusion in program*Announced at the eventROUND SPONSOR: $100ROUND SPONSOR: $100*Digital Signage*Inclusion in programLOTTERY TREE SPONSOR: $100LOTTERY TREE SPONSOR: $100*Digital Signage*Inclusion in program
G O L FT O U R N A M E N T2 0 2 3PRESENTED BY:SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL-ST. LOUIS5 5 T H A N N U A LJUNE 2ND2023REGISTER NOW$125 per golferFlorissant Golf Clubwww.gnccstl.com10 AM SHOTGUN START
Greater North County ChamberGolf Ball DropPurchase a golf ball that will be dropped from a bucket liftat the Annual Golf TournamentFriday, June 2ndthe golf ball that goes in the hole or closest to the hole wins half the pot!golf balls are:$5 each or5 for $20Come out to the tournament and watch the golf balls fall!
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!The GNC Chamber held a dual ribbon cutting for Guild Mortgage & Jess & Co. Real Estate! What an amazing turnout to welcome both businesses to Florissant! They will be a one stops shop for your home needs! Jess & Co. Real Estate can find you a home and Guild Mortgage can help you with the financing! Be sure to give them a call at (314) 703-7201 or stop by their office at 629 Rue St. Francois in the heart of Florissant!Page 19Thank you to Johnny Londoff Chevrolet for hosting our February Off the Clock! Kitty and the team at Londoff decorated the showroom in love! Great food from Ferguson Brewing Co. & Pirrone's was enjoyed by all! If you have not attended one of our Off the Clock events-mark our calendar to attend our next one on Thursday, March 9th at JACCK Foundation for the Arts!
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Page 20If you have not attended a Women In Networking Lunch you are missing out!! Our meeting in February was 30 women strong! Come and join us in March on the 14th at Noon at the Ferguson Brewing Company! We will have a guest speaker from SSM Health DePaul Hospital! The topic will be "Women's Health Hacks: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy & Breast Cancer Rehab"We hope you'll join us!! This is a great group to network and build relationships with! Thank you to Catering to You Banquet Center for hosting our February Membership Luncheon! Thank you to The Greenhouse Communication Initiative, Inc. for being our Luncheon Sponsor! We welcomed one of our new members: Yardy Party STL! Give them a call for your party sign needs at (314) 699-4987! Our program for the luncheon was a Member to Member Showcase! We brought this back after being gone for several years and the members that attended really enjoyed it! Be on the lookout for another one this Fall!
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Please join us in welcoming Tomika & Next Level Medical Testing Solutions to North County!Visit Next Level for all of your blood, drug, dna, & more testing! They are located at 12450 Lusher Rd. (63138) and you can give them a call at (877) 696-8330! Page 21Help us welcome Slim Designs to Florissant!Slim and her team can take care of your hair needs! From locs, extensions and more! Slim is located in the heart of Florissant at 730 Rue St. Francois! You can give her a call at (314) 745-2863! Thank you to Howard Nimmons for hosting our Accounting Seminar! The members that were in attendance enjoyed the information that you shared with them! Watch for the next seminar!
GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Page 22For our Member Visits in February we were happy to visit with our members we haven't seen in a while! Thank you to Woodland Dental, Ronsick's Auto Care, Neighbors Credit Union, State Farm-Matt Brown Agency, Feel State & Catering to You for taking time to visit with us!! Shelter Insurance-Chris Hamilton--we're sorry we missed you!
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 23Leads 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! Page 24Do you enjoy meeting new people? Are you outgoing and enjoy networking? Do you want to help support our Chamber by educating new members on all of the opportunities they have available? Do you want to grow your business!! If you answered yes to any of these questions – I NEED YOU ON MY TEAM!!! The Ambassadors are an amazing group of intelligent business people that provide support to the Chamber by assisting in events, helping new members navigate the Chamber offerings and meeting new people. We are a fun group that is looking to grow our volunteers. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month from 11-12 noon at the Chamber office. Bring your lunch and come as a guest to see if you would like to participate. Please reach out to Jaime Jenkins at the Chamber office if you would like to attend a meeting! We look forward to getting to know you and your business!