NewsletterSeptember 2014

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Gold Partners

Platinum Partners

Silver PartnersAFLAC - K. Lovelace

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & MoreCATCO

Charter BusinessCity of Maryland Heights

Community News David A. Goldfarb, CPA, P.C.Edward Jones Family YMCAElectro Savings Credit Union

Fred Weber, Inc. Labor Ready

P.S. RappSTAGES St. Louis

Venmar Systems, Inc.Wingate By Wyndham

Zipp Express

From the Chairwoman

I’ve always welcomed change as a positive impact that everyone and every organization needs in order to grow. Without growth, we stop moving forward, stop going somewhere, and most of the time, we stop reaching our goals. I don’t know about you, but I like to move forward, like going places, and love to reach goals. I’m confident that most of you like to do all of these things.

When I was asked to serve as Chairwoman this year, I immediately started asking what can the Chamber do or change to increase your membership value. You’ve heard us ask for your feedback in the past, and we promise to continuously ask for your feedback so that we as a Chamber can make necessary changes, continue to grow, and continue to ensure your investment provides value.

A change I invest in everyday is personal and professional development. Many employers see the benefits of offering their employees opportunities to expand their skills through per-sonal growth and professional development. Not only can employees learn new skills, but they can also positively impact their own career paths.

I’m very proud of the newest Chamber benefit we have recently added; a low cost Speaker Series to help you and/or your employees with personal and professional develop. I encour-age you to take advantage of this exciting Speak Series by signing yourself up or sending your staff where you will have the chance to gain valuable sales and negotiating skills, learn what is preventing you from achieving your financial goals, and gain an understanding of your top 5 strengths and how to use them. The knowledge learned from our lineup of dy-namic speakers at our Inaugural Speaker Series is guaranteed to help change behaviors that are holding back, ultimately unlocking your fullest potential.

As always, please call the office or drop me a line if there is anything we can do to increase the value of your membership, to make better use of your investment, or to get involved with a committee or special event.

Respectfully,

Nichole Knight, Chairwoman of the BoardLabor Ready, a TrueBlue Company | nknight@laborready.com

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Don’t Miss Our October Luncheon & Business ExpoGet Your Table Now!

This is a special luncheon in conjunction with our annual Business Expo held on Wednesday, October 8th at Orlando’s (2050 Dorsett Village) from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Reserve a table for the opportunity to market your business to fellow business owners and the community. A table is only $100 for members ($50 new 2014 members and $300 non members). It includes the following:

• Table with two chairs• One minute mic time• Mentioned on four email reminders• Mentioned in the newsletter• Listing on the website• Press release - prior and after• Listed in the program• Optional business card size ad in program for

$25 (available exclusively to businesses with a table)

Tables are limited so it’s first come first serve. Setup must be by 10:30am and tear down by 1:30pm. There is no electric. Payment is due prior to the event. The lunch is not included in the price of a table, which is $20 for members and $25 for non members.

New Members

Jill Schuppfor State Senate

Americom Imaging Systems Inc.

Inkwell Printing Company

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Royal Banks of Missouri

Volpe Consulting & Accounting Services

Firehouse Subs

Bob’s Transmission & Automotive Service

Divine Events, LLC

First Class Solutions

Edward JonesJosh Loeffler

Halpern Enterprises

June’s Featured New Members

The Best of MH

Comfort Inn Ribbon Cutting

Business After Hours & Luau

Community Events...9/17 Webster University Open Information Night 5:30pm - 7:00pm, Westport Campus Location, Graybar Building, 11885 Lackland Rd, Ste 600

9/18 Party in the Plaza 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Westport Plaza Outdoor Village

9/19 Financing Your Business: Tips to Get the Loan You Need 11:30am - 1:00pm, Electro Saving’s Credit Union’s Community Room, 1805 Craigshire

10/11 Walk Now for Autism Speaks 9:00am, Forest Park

10/15 Email Marketing for Your Business 11:30am - 1:00pm, Electro Savings Credit Union’s Wildwood Branch, 16500 Manchester Road

Every Thursday - Food Trucks at Bronx Diba Shoe Outlet 11:30am - 1:30pm, 3630 Corporate Trail Drive

Easily register for events at www.mhcc.com!

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MHCC Events 9/18 The Breakfast Club - Wingate By Wyndham (7:30am)

10/2 The Breakfast Club - Webster University Westport Campus (7:30am)10/8 Member Luncheon & Business Expo - Orlando’s (11:00am – 1pm)10/16 The Breakfast Club - Wingate By Wyndham (7:30am)10/29 Speakers Series - Days Inn & Suites Westport (8:00am - 12:00pm)10/29 Business After Hours - Hooters Restaurant (4:30 - 6:30pm) 11/6 The Breakfast Club - Fieldpointe of St. Louis Apartments (7:30am)11/12 Member Luncheon & BLY - Orlando’s (11:30am – 1pm)11/20 The Breakfast Club - Wingate By Wyndham (7:30am) 12/4 The Breakfast Club - Bank of America (7:30am)12/10 Holiday Gala & Wreath Wars - Orlando’s (11:00am – 1pm)12/18 The Breakfast Club - Wingate By Wyndham (7:30am)

Leadership Corner

Nichole KnightChairwomanLabor Ready

Lindsay GallahueChair Elect

Commercial Bank

Mike SidesPast Chair

Edward Jones

Andy ArrickTreasurer

Cassidy Turley

Angie LantzSecretary

Ranken Jordan PediatricBridge Hospital

Scott Palermo

Vice ChairA Skeetz Production

David FosterVice Chair

Cornerstone Wealth Management

Brian DouglasONEWAY Construction

Roger GoesslingZipp Express

Dr. Mike FultonPattonville School District

Dr. Jenny MarquartParkway North High School

Daryl BiancoCATCO

Andy CookFred Weber, Inc.

Debbie LoftusWingate By Wyndham

Jim ElderAllegra Design Web Print

David GoldfarbDavid A. Goldfarb, CPA, P.C.

Christy ParksCommunity News

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Clarkson EyecareThursday, September 25th

11:30am12681 Dorsett Village

Phoenix Home CareThursday, October 16th

4:00pm - 6:00pm2088 Craigshire Road

U.S. BankThursday, September 18th

10:00am11532 Page Service Drive

St. Louis, MO 63146Meet Rams cheerleaders, visit the U.S.

Bank hot air balloon, win Cardinal and Rams memorabilia, and enjoy refreshments!

Don’t forget to have your

Member One Card marked at events for

a chance to win a prize at the December

drawing!

This is a Speakers Series you won’t want to miss! Hosted by the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce to add even more value to the many services we already provide to our membership. Send your employees and/or

attend yourself to gain valuable information to improve your bottom line.

Four great speakers for only $99!($99 for Members, $149 for Non Members)

Wednesday, October 29th8:00am - 12:00pm

Days Inn & Suites Westport1970 Craig Road

St. Louis, MO 63146Free hot breakfast will be provided!

For more information and to register for this world-class training opportunity please contact:Sherry Huibonhoa, Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce

phone: (314) 576-6603 | email: sherry@mhcc.com

Jason MainardSandler Training at the RUBICON Institute

“Change your Perceptions, Change You Financial Outlook”Learn what is preventing you from achieving your financial goals, as well a techniques you can use immediately to change the behaviors that are holding you back.

Tom WoodcockSeal the Deal

“Developing Negotiating Skills”Gain the knowledge to close more transactions and increase profitability. A local HVAC client of Tom’s has been able to increase revenue by 16% and gross profitabilty by 8%.

Doug DevitreDoug Devitre International, Inc.

“Screen to Screen Selling: How to Dramatically Increase Sales and the Customer Experience

Without Being Physically Present”This app-packed, tablet-tethered,

screen sharing conversation will have you looking at new alternatives

to help your customers make better decisions as well as

increase your sales productivity.

Hank WylieLabor Ready, a TrueBlue Company

“Your Top 5 Strengths & How They Define You”

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