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Greater North County Chamber of CommerceGreater North County Chamber of Commercewww.gnccstl.comwww.gnccstl.comMay 2023May 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 0Giving Back!

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 ChiropracticKeri MeyerVantage Credit UnionKATE TEGTMEYERBerkshire HathawayJaime JenkinsDirector of Marketing & EventsCHAMBER STAFFIN THIS ISSUEGNC Chamber, Venus Martz with the Saint LouisCrisis Nursery with all of the diapers from ourDiaper Drive!ON THE COVERPage 1President's ReportPg. 3Chair's LetterPg. 4Pg. 5Pg. 6RenewalsPg. 7-8Pg. 14May WIN LunchPg. 92023 Non-Profits NeededPg. 10School Clothing DrivePg. 11May Off the ClockPg. 12Pg. 13Are You Hiring??Pg. 15May Membership LuncheonPg. 16FREE Legal Seminar with Rick Dorsey!Pg. 17MELISSA ADNEYOne Way RoofingDAVID HERMANNLORENZO BOYDStifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc.MORGAN TEAGUETeague & AssociatesDR. GREG CLARKNorth County Christian SchoolNew MembersMay EventsWeekly Trivia SponsorGolf Tournament Pg. 18 Golf SponsorshipsPg. 19 Golf Ball DropPg. 20 Blackstone RaffleAJ OVERKAMPServPro of Overalnd/Cool ValleyPg. 21-25HappeningsWomen's Empowerment SeminarPg. 26Pg. 27Women's Empowerment SeminarSponsorshipsPg. 28Leads Groups - Join One!AmbassadorsPg. 29

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 MartzPage 3VenusThe merry, merry month of May is here! We had a wonderful April, filled with events, seminars and networkingopportunities! We had the most successful Music Trivia to date, sponsored again by the City of Florissant, and SSM Health DePaul Hospitaland DJ’d by our one and only Big Papa G! A big thanks to Mayor Tim Lowery and the City of Florissant for hosting the eventat the Eagan Center!Thanks to Our VIP Sponsors: Feel State, Hazelwood School District, Rebuilding Together St Louis, Resler-Kerber OptometryInc, and SERVPRO of Overland/Cool Valley. VIP Food and Bar Sponsor: American Family Insurance – Paul Manganelli. OurLottery Tree Sponsor: Daniel and Henry Company. Round Sponsors: Christian Hospital, Daniel and Henry Company,Freedom Title, Gary’s Automotive Service, KTVI/Fox 2, McClain Chiropractic Health & Injury, and One Way Roofing. Specialthanks to our Board of Directors for the Wagon of Booze! Thanks to the Chair of the event chair: Dana Grimm from Daniel & Henry; and committee members Board Chair KittyHarrison, Johnny Londoff Chevrolet; Mary Kierath, Seniors Helping Seniors; Scott Palermo, A Skeetz Production; andMelissa Adney, One Way Roofing. A special thank you to our volunteer, family and friends that helped set up or break down. We couldn’t have pulled off this successful event without you! A HUGE shout to Jaime Jenkins and Lori Haire for all theirhard work and creativity! What a great theme from your very own Chamber minions!!!We were also delighted to present our 2023 Scholarship award winners their monies during our April Luncheon. Theawardees were truly amazing young individuals! Congratulations to:2023 Merit Scholarship Winners:Abigail Hoffman - McCluer North High SchoolKennedy Crisp – Whitfield SchoolPrecious Barry – Riverview Gardens High SchoolAntavion Franks – STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley High SchoolJoanna Osaghae-Nosa – Hazelwood West High School2023 Perseverance Scholarship Winner:Imarion Griffin – Cardinal Ritter College Prep2023 Determination Scholarship Winner:Jordan Lewis – DeSmet Jesuit High School2023 Florissant Valley Jaycees Community Service Scholarship Winner:Shannon Jones – North County Christian SchoolSign up now for the “Legal Seminar” with attorney Rick Dorsey. It’s free and space is limited! Thursday, May 18th at 9 a.m. atthe Chamber office located on 420 W Washington in Florissant.A Friday is always better when you’re out in the sunshine! Spend your day golfing with us on Friday, June 2nd at theFlorissant Golf Course, shot gun start at 10 a.m. Thank you to event sponsor SSM Health DePaul Hospital! Visitwww.gnccstl.com or call us at 314-831-3500.I leave you with this quote from Henry David Thoreau, “This world is but a canvas for our imagination!”

Chair LetterKittyKitty HarrisonPage 4Hello May!Does February like March? No, but April May Thank you to everyone who attended our sold-out MusicTrivia. What a night it was! Record crowds, fun and fabulous trivia by Big Papa G, great food, and drink,what more could you ask for. Now it is on to our June 2 Golf Tournament. Space is limited in thistournament, so please hurry and get your team together. It should be another awesome Chamber event.Why did the teacher wear sunglasses to school? Because her students were so bright! I hope you were able tojoin us for the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship luncheon. What a great event! Ourscholarship recipients were awesome. Thank you so much to our Scholarship Committee for their hard workand dedication. With over 80 applicants, it was a tough job to narrow it down to just 8 recipients. Each andevery student selected had a powerful story and impressive resume. How excited was the gardener about spring? So excited he wet his plants. May is also the month for theValley of Flowers. It runs from May 5-7. The Chamber is putting together a walking crew for the Parade onMay 7. We would love for you to join us. And don’t forget about the great Plant Sale at the Valley of Flowers. Lots of beautiful plants will be available for purchase at the Eagan Center.What month of the year is the shortest? May (only 3 letters) I hope this letter finds you all well. We havemuch to celebrate in North County. For me, I celebrate the many friendships that the Chamber has broughtto me. Thank you all for being a part of the Chamber and an important part of my life!!!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!

SCHOOLCLOTHING DRIVEGNC Chamber Office420 W. Washington St. The items they need the most are:Boys and Girls SocksBoys Underwear sizes Small & Medium as well as Men's SmallGirls Underwear size SmallBelts for Girls and Boys Check out our Walmart list! www.gnccstl.comWe will be collecting New, Unused clothing for The Little Bit Foundationthru June 15th!Drop Off Location

Let's Welcome Our New members!DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis AirportChrissy Pashia Gifford4505 Woodson Rd. (63134)(314) 656-1640Under a mile from the airport, we offer quick access to I-70 and I-170. Downtown St. Louisand the Zoo are a 20-minute drive away. We also offer a complimentary shuttle to andfrom the airport (Call for all pick-ups, starting 3:40am Sat-Wed, 4:20am Th-Fr). TheUnderground Burger Bar serves modern American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Check out the DoubleTree by Hilton here!Page 7Missouri Better Living ServicesJamie Edom751 Rue St. Francois (63031)(314) 736-6298Missouri Better Living Services is a Consumer Directed Services provider, recognized andlicensed in the state of Missouri, with locations in Saint Louis and Kansas City. MissouriBetter Living Services was established in 2012 by two individuals with a combined 30 yearsof industry experience. The owners, a registered nurse who spent most of her career inCase Management, Rehabilitation Centers and Hospice and a military veteran with years insales/marketing and preventative healthcare. The owners have been touched by theexperience of watching their loved ones struggle with debilitating illnesses. MissouriBetter Living Services was started with the desire to give support to the community.Missouri Better Living Services understands the importance of supporting loved ones withtheir physical and emotional needs through compassion, encouragement, and respect for abetter living. Missouri Better Living Services is committed to its consumer’s needs. Byassisting their consumers with becoming and remaining independent, in their own homeand with the comfort of their loved ones to care for them, to continue their journey in life.Learn more here!

Let's Welcome Our New members!Williamson Financial Management GroupCathey Williamson209 Re St. Louis St. (63031)(314) 972-1990Williamson Financial Management Group is a financial services firm dedicated to YOURSUCCESS. Our specialty is developing holistic financial plans that allow our clients todiscover a vision that encompasses both short and long-term goals. Visit them online here!Page 7All Saints Apartments-Veronica PlaceTiffany Perry1425 N. New Florissant Rd. (63033)(314) 377-8950Discover More Community And More Excitement at Veronica Place! Whether you’re looking to spend your days exploring new hobbies, making new friends, orsimply sitting back and enjoying quiet moments, you’ll find it all at Veronica Place. Frommaintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, our community is perfect forthe active 55+ resident. Spend your days exactly as you want to and live the life you wantat Veronica Place.Check them out here!

GNC Member RenewalsA-List Realtors LLCBetween Us Cleaning SolutionsBoy Scouts of America - Greater STLCircle of Care, St. LouisEstel Foods, IncGFI DigitalGrace Lutheran Chapel and SchoolITS MERS MO GoodwillMorrison Travel & CruiseOliver Properties ManagementPaddock Forest LLCSt. Luke's Pediatric CenterSt. Luke's Urgent CareThe Ernst Radiology Clinic, Inc.The Greenhouse Communication InitiativeThe Little Bit FoundationTrends in TileVillage North Retirement Xavian Roofing Page 10

Tuesday, May 2ndLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliWednesday, May 3rdBoard of Directors Meeting11:30 amGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, May 4thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Tuesday, May 9thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s Pastries & DeliTuesday, May 9thRibbon Cutting @ 10 amNew Growth RealtyTuesday, May 9thWIN LunchNoonFerguson Brewing CompanyThursday, May 11thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Thursday, May 11th Ambassador Meeting11 am GNC Chamber OfficeThursday, May 11thLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber OfficeThursday, May 11thMay Off the Clock5 pm to 7 pmAmerican Family Insurance-Paul Manganelli'sOffice Friday, May 12thDeadline for Luncheon RegistrationMay CalendarTuesday, May 16thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Wednesday, May 17thMay Membership Luncheon11 am to 1 pmFerguson Brewing Company Thursday, May 18thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Thursday, May 18th Legal Seminar with Rick Dorsey9:00 amGNC Chamber Office Tuesday, May 23rdLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer's Pastries Thursday, May 25thLeads Group 17:30 amHelfer’s Pastries & Deli Thursday, May 25thAmbassadors11 amGNC Chamber Office Thursday, May 25thLeads Group 2NoonGNC Chamber Office Tuesday, May 30thLeads Group 39:00 amHelfer's Pastries Page 11Join us this monthfor one ofthese events!!

Let us help! The GNC Chamber Staff will come and create a videoof Venus doing the job you are hiring for! We will share this on our social media as well asemail it out! If you are interested in this please email or call Jaime Jenkins! (314) 831-3500 Jaime@gnccstl.com Are You Hiring?

Be our weekly trivia sponsor!donate a gift card of at least $25 and you can be ourweekly trivia sponsor for our Monday videos! you will receive recognition in the Monday video as wellas on our social media! Email or call Jaime Jenkins to get on the list!Jaime@gnccstl.com(314) 831-3500Thank you for being a Weekly Trivia Sponsor:Johnny Londoff ChevroletBrian Douglas-State Farm Matt Brown AgencyMelissa Adney-One Way RoofingYardy Party STL

Tuesday, May 9thNoon Ferguson Brewing Company418 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson (63135)GNCCSTL.comWomen In Networking LunchPlease Register Online

YOU'RE INVITED TO THEOff the ClockMayTHURSDAY, MAY 11TH5 PM TO 7 PMAMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE-PAUL MANGANELLI'S OFFICE717 RUE ST. FRANCOIS (63031)Join us for great networking,conversations, drinks &Appetizers!don't forget to bring your business cards!

Sponsored by: Destined IndulgencesNon-Profit of the Month: Dreamflight Theatrical GymnasticsSpecial Guest Speaker:Jake ZimmermanSaint Louis County Assessor's office $25 per personregistration is requiredregister online: gnccstl.com

Free Legal Seminar with Rick DorseyThursday, May 18th9:00 am GNC Chamber Office420 W. Washington St.63031Seating is LimitedPlease register online:www.gnccstl.comor call the Chamber Office(314) 831-3500This FREE Seminar will cover:*Marijuana in the Workplace*First Amendment Issues in the Workplace*Non-Compete Agreements*Garnishments*New Legal Protections for Women in theWorkplace

G O L FT O U R N A M E N T2 0 2 3PRESENTED BY:SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL-ST. LOUIS5 4 T H A N N U A LJUNE 2ND2023REGISTER NOW$125 per golfer$500 Per TeamAll Golfers receive:*Lunch & Dinner*Beer, Soda, Water & Snacks*Entry to the Putting Contest*Games, Booze & More at every Hole!Florissant Golf Clubwww.gnccstl.com10 AM SHOTGUN START

2023 Sponsorship LevelsPresented by:VIP Business Package: $1,000*Valued at over $1400!!-Foursome-"Fore" My Business Hole Sponsor with a Cart-Two Guests to sit at a Hole to Promote your Business (includes lunch & dinner)-FULL YEAR of Advertising in the E-Action Newsletter: Full Page, Color Ad-Recognition in Program & Website-Recognition in Press Releases-Team Skins & MulligansGolf Cart Sponsor: $750-Signage in each golf cart-"Fore" My Business Hole Sponsorship w/ a golf cart-2 Guests to sit at a Hole to Promote Your Business-Recognition in Program & Website-Recognition in Press ReleasesValet Cart Sponsor: $450-Dedicated Signage on Valet Cart-Recognition in Program & Website-Recognition in Press ReleasesLunch & Dinner Sponsor: $400-Signage at the Tournament-Signage at the Lunch & Dinner Tables-Recognition in Program & WebsitePutting Contest Sponsor: $300-Signage ion Putting Green-Recognition in Program & Website-Recognition in Press ReleasesBeverage Cart Sponsor: $400-Signage on the Beverage Cart-Signage in the Clubhouse at the Bar-Recognition in Program & Website-Recognition in Press Releases"Fore" My Business Hole SponsorWith a Golf Cart: $200Without a Golf Cart: $150-Full Color Logo Signage on your Hole-2 Guests to Sit at the Hole & Promote Your Business-Recognition in Program & Website"Par" Hole Sponsor: $100-Full Color Logo Signage on a Hole-Recognition in Program*Register online for a Sponsorship, Email Jaime Jenkins at Jaime@gnccstl.com or call the GNC Office (314) 831-3500

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 $20Purchase your golf balls online: www.gnccstl.com

RAFFLERAFFLE* * T H E W I N N I N G T I C K E TW I L L B E P U L L E D A T T H EC H A M B E R G O L F T O U R N A M E N TO N F R I D A Y , J U N E 2 N D ! * *BLACKSTONE

GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Congratulations to Claire McGale, owner of JACCK Foundation for the Arts on her GrandOpening! JACCK Art Studio - The Ultimate Art Studio Experience that the community mayengage and share with us the Love of Art. We want our guest to pour out their worries andfears unto the canvas and allow each brush stroke to speak life back into them!There is so much to do here! From painting parties to karaoke! Don't miss your opportunityto check out this beautiful art studio!! JACCK Art Studio is located at 20 Patterson Plaza inFlorissant! Page 20Welcome Dedicated Senior Medical Center to the Greater North County Chamber ofCommerce! At Dedicated Senior Medical Center, they believe that spending time with you andrespecting what you have to say is the key to a longer, healthier, happier life!They have three locations in the St. Louis area, this location is at 3721 S. Grand (63118)! Checkthem out for your medical needs!

GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Page 21Thank you to Orlando's Event & Conference Center for hosting our April Membership Luncheon! Thank you to St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley for being our Luncheon Sponsor! We welcomed one of our new members: DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Airport, KTVI/Fox 2-LauraHermann, Lakeview Post Acute, & Townsend Professional Support Services! Our Greater North County Chamber Partners In Education Committee selected our 2023 GNC ChamberScholarship Award Winners and those students were presented their Scholarship Checks! 2023 Merit Scholarship Winners: Abigail Hoffman - McCluer North High School Kennedy Crisp – Whitfield School Precious Barry – Riverview Gardens High School Antavion Franks – STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley High School Joanna Osaghae-Nosa – Hazelwood West High School 2023 Perseverance Scholarship Winner: Imarion Griffin – Cardinal Ritter College Prep 2023 Determination Scholarship Winner: Jordan Lewis – DeSmet Jesuit High School 2023 Florissant Valley Jaycees Community Service Scholarship Winner: Shannon Jones – North County Christian School To date, the Greater North County Chamber has awarded over $100,000 in scholarship money to North CountyHigh School Seniors!

GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Page 21Thank you to Jon Vogt and the staff at Catering to You Banquet Center for hosting our April Off the Clock!We had a great turnout with some new faces! If you have not attended an Off the Clock put it on your listof things to do! Off the Clock is a fun way to meet other GNC Chamber Members in a casual, laid backenvironment! There's always drinks, and light appetizers! You can stay for the two hours or stay for 5minutes-it's entirely up to you! Don't forget to bring your business cards!! Our next one will be Thursday,May 11th at American Family Insurance-Paul Manganelli's office! Join us! A very special THANK YOU to our members: Paramount Bank, Cintas Fire Protection, & CSL Plasma forhosting Diaper Drives at their offices! Thank you to all of our members that dropped off diapers or hadthem delivered to our office! Saint Louis Crisis Nursery was thrilled to accept more than 3,000 diapers!!

GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Page 21For our Member Visits in April we were happy to visit with our members we haven't seenin a while! Thank you to B & B Heating & Cooling, Girls Getta Grip Gun Club, IndependentNews, Pirrone's & Mann Meats for taking time to visit with us!!Be on the look out for us to "Pop" in and visit you in May!

GNC Chamber HappeningsHere's what we've been up to!Page 21Congratulations to Dr. Robyn Lawrence and her team at Get Well Family Chiropractic on her GrandReopening! The office was flooded out when the July Flood hit! Dr. Robyn and her team made the best of atough situation and worked with another member (The Abundant Lotus) to still see their patients! Aftermonths of waiting patiently the time has come and the Get Well Family office has reopened!! Be sure tovisit them at 580 N. Hwy 67 (63031)!Congratulations to Rebuilding Together St. Louis on their 30th Anniversary! That's 30 years of Repairinghomes. Revitalizing communities. Rebuilding lives of Veterans and those with low income! They help tomake homes safe and livable again!

Friday, Sept. 22nd, 2023The May Center @ SSM DePaul Hospital-Bridgeton10 am to 2 pmwww.gnccstl.com10th Annual Women's Empowerment Seminar"Taking You Out of Your Comfort Zone"Halina ContiPlanning Your Life-From Birth to DeathPresented by: North County, Inc. & SSM DePaul Hospital St. LouisAmy LemireSarah MorardTik Tok Workshop for You!The Special Guest Speakers with more to follow!Be an Early Bird and save!Register before August 31st:GNC Chamber Members: $40Non-Members: $45Includes:Lunch, Speakers, Attendance Prizes & More!“From Stuck to Success: Re- Building Resilience and Success Habits in Tough Times”Speakers for Preventative Care for Women from SSM Health Physical Therapy

Be a Vendor or a Sponsor!Vendor Tables*GNC Chamber Members: $125*Non-GNC Chamber Member: $300*One table to market your business at the seminar*One ticket to the seminar*Inclusion in the Video & Program*Promo Materials in Guest Goodie BagsEvent Sponsor: $1000*Table of Eight Guests*One Vendor Table to Market Your Business at the Seminar*Inclusion in all Press Releases, Video, & Program*Promo Materials in Guest Goodie BagsFlower Bar Sponsor: $400*2 Tickets to the Seminar*One Vendor Table to Market your Business at the Seminar*Signage at the Flower Bar*Promo Materials in Guest Goodie Bags*Inclusion in all Press Releases, Video & ProgramLunch Sponsor: $250*1 Ticket to the Seminar*Signage at the Lunch Table*Promo Materials in Guest Goodie Bags*Inclusion in all Press Releases, Video & ProgramSpeaker Sponsor: $300*1 Ticket to the Seminar*One Vendor Table to Market your Business at the Seminar*Promo Materials In Guest Goodie Bags*Inclusion in all Press Releases, Video & ProgramDessert Sponsor: $100*Signage at the Dessert Table*Inclusion in Video & Program*Register online to be a Vendor or for a Sponsorship, Email Jaime Jenkins at Jaime@gnccstl.com or call the GNC Office (314) 831-3500

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 every Tuesday at 9 am at Helfer's PastriesLeads 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 26Leads 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 27Do 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!