enewsletter - august 2012

BUSINESSCONNECTION

a publication ofthe O’FallonChamber of Commerce

AUGUST 2012

Whether you are a golf pro or just looking for a reason to get out of the offi ce for a day the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament will provide

you that opportunity. Please join us on Thursday, August 23rd for great day of golf, food and fun at Whitmoor Country Club. This annual event is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to participate in this opportunity to enjoy eighteen holes of golf on an exclusive course at a great price.

This year’s tournament will feature great golf, lots of networking and even more fun! On course activities planned include a Pool in the Lake hole, a Professional Shot hole, the ever popular Cooler of Fun

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here is nothing better than the satisfaction brought about by helping other people, except maybe the feeling of making new friends with whom you can share that

satisfaction. Though there are plenty of donation and volunteer opportunities out there, they are often seasonal or only last a short amount of time. Joining a service organization is a great way to meet new people, broaden your horizons, and better your community, all year round. Check out what some local service organizations are doing to make help make O’Fallon a great place to work, play, and live.

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Stay for 5 minutes or 2 hours, whichever fi ts into your schedule best. Our monthly Business After Hours are a great way to build relationships with many of your fellow Chamber Members. Average attendance at these free events is around 60 Chamber Members! Live music by Kevin DeSain and Ann Stoverink.

Tuesday, August 14th4:30 to 6:30 pm

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Don’t miss the O’Fallon Chamber’s

General Membership LUNCHEON Tuesday, August 28, 201211:30 am to 1:00 pm@ the Christy Banquet Center9000 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’FallonJoin us for our quarterly networking membership meeting! Bring lots of business cards and sharpen your informercial.Don’t forget to register in advance!

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1299 Bryan Road, O’Fallon, MO 63366Phone: 636.240.1818Email: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting economic vitality in O’Fallon and the St. Charles County Region while providing members with networking opportunities, education and advocacy in public policy decisions affecting business.

Vision Statement:The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce will be the catalyst for the prosperity of our community as a valued resource for businesses, organizations, and residents.

Offi cers:Cindy Elking, Chairman of the BoardAdam Hopper, 1st Vice ChairmanJeff Arneson, 2nd Vice ChairmanRuss Craven, TreasurerStacee Gilmore, SecretaryJulie Feast, Past-Chairman

Directors:Mark Crank, DirectorHeather Deatz, DirectorTim DeGhelder, DirectorRon Epps, DirectorMichael Favazza, DirectorJonny Kruse, Gracie BarraAlissa Moore, DirectorBrian Richardson, DirectorDavid Schmidt, Director

Staff:Erin Williams, President/CEOSara Henderson, Communications DirectorSam Byers, Membership Services Director

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from Delmar Gardens, and a hole offering a “shot” for Free tires courtesy of Firestone Complete Auto Care. Other hole sponsors will also provide even more goodies and drinks as you make your way through the course.

Golf is available at this private course for only $125 per player, or $475 when you register a team of four. All golfers will receive an insulated tote goodie bag fi lled with great donations from our Chamber members, 18 holes of spectacular golf with cart and drinks on the course, lunch sponsored by Charter Business, awards dinner and each player receives a mulligan.

In order to make this event a great success, we of course, need your help. Players, sponsors, donors, and volunteers are needed to make sure that our event runs smoothly. Sponsorships remaining include, an Eagle Level and Hole Sponsors. Goodie bag donations are needed for 144 of our players; sunscreen, divot tools,

and golf balls are still needed.

We will also be hosting the Ginormous Golf Give-a-way and are seeking four big ticket items valued at $250 or more to be included in the raffl e. Our fi rst item already received is a Set of Tires, donated by Firestone Complete Auto Care.

Learn more about the 20th Annual O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at www.ofallonchamber.org/golf or by calling Erin at the Chamber Offi ce at (636) 240-1818.

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Rise & Shine...to join us for the O’Fallon Chamber’s Morning Schmooze, a FREE bi-monthly, networking event open to Chamber members. You just never know who you will meet at a Schmooze so arrive ready to network with a pocket full of business cards and a 1 minute infomercial.




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pending time with family is something that most people look forward to doing. Spending time

at the dentist’s offi ce, however, is not. Yet Dr. Michael Brown, DDS, is in the practice of not just building better smiles, but building better relationships that make patients feel more at home.

“We’re like a family, and we try to present that to the patients,” he said of his staff; the youngest employee has been with Dr. Brown for about 16 years, and several have worked there for over 30 years. The invitation to become part of that family is extended to every one of Dr. Brown’s patients, as well.

“We could always use more patients, but…I’ve got patients who’ve been with me for over 30 years. And you see new generations, which has made it really kind of neat,” said Dr. Brown. “We just try to treat the patients like family.”

Dr. Brown graduated from dental

school in 1977 and moved to O’Fallon from Kansas City two years later. After some scouting around the area, he settled in O’Fallon because of its “potential for a lot of growth,” he said, a hunch that proved to be true.

“Well when I set up, I had the best location in town because there was only one grocery store, which at that time was a Kroger. So I had a lot of visibility being in a shopping center like that,” said Dr. Brown of his practice’s home in O’Fallon Square. “Highway K was like a two-lane road. There was nothing on it but farms. I’ve been here for 32 years, so yeah it has really changed…I was one of four dentists in the area; now there’s probably 40 or 50, I don’t know. It’s grown a lot.”

While O’Fallon residents may have more choices when picking a general dentist, Dr. Brown’s reputation is often what draws in new patients. He has been named one of St. Louis’s top dentists for the third year in a row by St. Louis Magazine. Based on the polling of other professionals in the fi eld, Dr. Brown says that it is truly an

honor to be selected for this award. He has also been recognized by the Missouri Dental Association for his work in the Donated Dental Services program, “a humanitarian service for disabled elderly, and medically-compromised people,” for the past seven years.

Awards and recognition are certainly worth smiling about, but Dr. Brown says that the best way to get to know his practice is to see it for yourself. “Patients get to know us just by coming here and talking to us. I’ve got 5 children and they’ve seen the kids grow...I’m very proud of the family, I have pictures hanging up. So we keep track of families, weddings, stuff like that,” said Dr. Brown. “So we’re like a family, and the patients are like our family too. We just try to keep up, just visiting, just like family reunions basically. It’s just nice, it really is.”

DR. MICHAEL BROWN: PUTTING THE “FAMILY” IN FAMILY DENTISTRY SINCE 1979

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Charter Business | Ameren Missouri | Snap Fitness | Westinn Kennels | Promotions ProntoO’Fallon Family YMCA | Iverson-Tomasino-Goers Eyecare | Assisted Living at the Meadowlands

Donley Services | Community News | City of O’Fallon | Ultimate Fitness Plus for Women | PNC BankBank of Old Monroe | Training Effect | The Tan Company | WingHaven Orthodontics | Syndicated SolarAny Lab Test Now | BMG Signs | Westinn Kennels | DeCarlo’s Bar | Llywelyn’s Pub | River City Rascals

Bank of Old Monroe | Vantage Credit Union | Absolute Comfort Systems

hank you to everyone who made the 28th Annual Firecracker 10K, 5K and 1-mile Fun Run Walk

on Monday, July 4th was a huge success! Over 2,000 runners and spectators made this the biggest year ever.

All of our runners had great run

despite the heat and were treated to a fantastic runners only area full of eats and drinks from donations from local businesses.

A very special thank you to our presenting sponsor BJC Health and our sponsors and vendors for their kind support and time. A Health Expo was held following the race and was

full of great vendors offering a variety of great information and goodies.

With an event this large we couldn’t have done it without all of our committee members and volunteers who showed up early and worked hard through 100+ degree temps. We truly appreciate all of the help from the City of O’Fallon, O’Fallon

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Police Department and O’Fallon Fire District for making sure our runners were safe and cool by running through the sprinklers.

The Firecracker Run is held each year in order to promote our members as well as raise funds for the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce so that we can keep our membership dues at a level that is affordable to all of our businesses.

Photos and more details will be posted on the website www.ofallonchamber.org/fi recracker, on facebook www.facebook.com/fi recracker run.

Committee Members:Mark Crank, Dan Dial, Jennifer Donley, Ron Epps, Sarah Christian, Stacee Gilmore, Pat Hamel, Don Hutson, Nathan Painter, Aaron Patterson, Brian Richardson, Beth Simmons,and Scott Wilcox.


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JayceesThe Junior Chamber (JCs or Jaycees) was established nearly 100 years ago as a group for young men to develop leadership and business skills through community service projects. Today the Jaycees are group of men and women ages 18 through 40 who observe organization’s pillars of community service, management development, and individual development.

“Through many civic projects, fund raisers and social events we share our skills and knowledge while doing our part to make the city of O’Fallon a better place to live, work and raise a family. Oh yeah, and we have a lot of fun doing all of this too!” said Sara Henderson, member.

The Jaycees bring together professionals of all sorts in order to accomplish their community goals, and therefore provides consistent networking opportunities for its members. Earlier this summer, the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce adopted the O’Fallon Jaycees chapter as its offi cial young professionals program. For more information on joining the Jaycees, they meet at 7:00 PM the third Thursday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant, or visit www.ofallonjaycees.org.

Kiwanis International Kiwanis International began in 1915 as a business networking group, but soon switched its focus to service. Today, Kiwanis International aims for “changing the world, one child and one community at a time,” with projects ranging in focus from literacy to public health and beyond.

Since the founding of its chapter in 1961, the O’Fallon Kiwanis Club has striven to be an organization that helps people with “real needs.” In addition to contributing money to Kiwanis International projects, the O’Fallon chapter has fundraised for the Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Clubs, and numerous other non-profi ts. Kiwanis Clubs also sponsor Key Club, a national teen service corps of which there is a chapter in most of the Fort Zumwalt high schools.

“The friendships developed, service projects completed, professionalism displayed by members, the good food, fellowship, and the opportunity to work for the betterment

of the community [are reasons to join the O’Fallon Kiwanis Club],” said Terry Williams, board member.

The O’Fallon Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday at noon at JJ’s Restaurant. For additional information and to fi nd out how to join the club, visit www.ofkiwanis.com.

Rotary ClubRotary Clubs like the O’Fallon Chapter pride themselves on being “the world’s fi rst service organization,” founded in Chicago in 1905. Today, over one million men and women belong to one of over 30,000 Rotary clubs. These O’Fallon Rotarians have professed “Service above Self” organizations since 1973.

As their website states, “The O’Fallon Rotary Club has provided a platform for ordinary people to do extraordinary things.” The organization seeks to bring together people with different skill sets to collaborate on community service projects and fundraisers for other organizations, to meet both local and international needs.

“I like to drink beer and be around fun people I like and enjoy spending time with,” said Bob Sanders, treasurer and former president. “If I can do that as well as accomplish some other good…in the community then it is all good.”

In the 2009-2010 fi scal year, the O’Fallon Rotary Club reports $15,000 donated to charitable local and international organizations. Their lunch meetings also feature speakers from civic groups and other non-profi ts, which Sanders says is a great way to stay informed on community happenings.For more information on the O’Fallon Rotary Club, attend a meeting at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in O’Fallon Thursdays at noon, or visit www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org.

Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks #2587


We did it! As of Friday, August 3rd, your O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce owns a little piece of O’Fallon. Like so many of you, the Chamber has made a tangible permanent investment in the O’Fallon Community and is looking forward to continuing its growth in the area. This is a huge step for our organization and one that was not taken lightly. We are confi dent that this is the right place at the right time for the future of our organi-zation.

This new offi ce space will allow the Chamber to have greater visibility to our residents and visitors, and, in turn offer a great space for members to display pro-motional materials. The new offi ce will also include a large conference room as well as a smaller meeting room available to our membership to use at no cost.

This week the building search committee met to choose a contractor for our build out. We started our process with 18 contractors, whittled that down to our top four choices, and fi nally selected Schneider Construction as the general contractor for our project. Not only has Schneider Construction been investing in the O’Fallon Chamber as a member since 2002, but they will also be using subcontractors and suppliers from O’Fallon and St. Charles County, ensuring that our area will get the biggest bang for the buck from the Chamber’s building.

Although we don’t have to break ground for our build-ing, we will be building a monument sign at the corner of Bryan Road and Bryan Valley Commercial Drive. I would like to invite you to attend our Ground Breaking ceremony coming up Monday, August 13th at 3:30 p.m.

Until next time,Cindy ElkingChairman of the Board

The origin of The Elks is as unique as their name: they began as a group of actors aiming to elude laws governing public taverns. When a member’s family was in need, they decided to recreate themselves as a fraternal and charitable order.

Today Elks chapters look out for their neighbors and make their local communities better places to live. The O’Fallon Elks are best known for their Lodge on Tom Ginnever Ave., the use of which is often donated to non-profi ts needing a large venue for an event, but Lodge #2587 also sponsors drug awareness, youth, and veterans’ programs, funds annual scholarships, and support local schools, Boy and Girl Scout troops, and law enforcement agencies.

“We are looking for people to join our organization that are willing to give their time and efforts towards the goal of making the local community a better place to live by helping others,” said Jeff Hardie, Treasurer.

The Elks meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Lodge. For more information on joining, contact Jeff Hardie at 636-978-5693 or at [email protected].

VFWThe Veterans of Foreign War was established after combatants in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection returned home with no medical care or service pension waiting for them. The VFW has since had a vital voice in American veterans’ affairs, including in the establishment of a GI bill for the 21st century and in the fi ght for improved VA medical center services for female veterans.

Annually, the members of the VFW of O’Fallon recognize outstanding local teachers, paramedics, policemen, fi refi ghters, and other public servants at a Community Appreciation Awards Dinner. They also host a fi sh fry every Friday during the Lenten season at their hall on Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. The chapter also participates in community events and sponsors scholarships.

Members must be honorably-discharged and have received an overseas campaign medal from the United States armed forces. A list of membership benefi ts and a membership application, along with more information, is available at myvfw.org/mo/post5077.


How long have you been in the O’Fallon area? My wife and I moved to O’Fallon at the end of 2011 after spending over 10 years in Columbia, MO. I grew up in St Charles County so it is great to fi nally be back in the community I call home!

Tell us about your family.My wife Stefanie, and I were married in October 2011. We have a Shih Tzu named Skamp. We enjoy traveling and going to Mizzou Football games.

What is your educational background?I attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where I received a BS in Personal Financial Planning. Go Tigers!!!! I am currently attending the Paul W. Barret Jr. Graduate School of Banking and will graduate in 2014.

Tell us about your organization.Peoples Bank & Trust is a full service community bank started in 1924. The bank operates seven branches in Lincoln, Pike, and St. Charles County. The O’Fallon branch has served the O’Fallon community for over 15 years and continues to operate out of the same facility on

North Main Street. Peoples Bank offers the same great products and services as the larger banks but prides itself on its customer service and the relationships we form with our customers.

What is the mission/vision of your organization?Peoples Bank & Trust motto, “Hometown Banking, The Way It Should Be” is a refl ection of our commitment to provide the highest level of services and products to enhance your banking experience while still knowing their name when they walk through our door. Our customers are more than just account numbers; they are our neighbors, friends and family and what matters to them matters to us.

How has that mission changed over the years that you have been in business?Peoples Bank & Trust has had the same mission for over 80 years. As a community bank we are there to help and give back to the community. In the past few years the economy has been tough on everyone and having a community bank that cares about its community is crucial to your

individual or businesses success. I think our mission as a community bank is more important now than it has ever been.

What do you do to serve your clients best?I strive to always build a solid relationship with my customers. I pride myself in always doing what is best for my customers and making sure they know I am always there for them. My customers always come fi rst because if it was not for the customers I would not be in business.

What are you most looking forward to in the next 5 years for the company?I am looking forward to Peoples Bank & Trust helping the individuals and businesses of O’Fallon grow in the community. I look forward to helping start new businesses or grow existing businesses. I am excited about helping people purchase their fi rst house or build a new house. I believe that the next fi ve years will be great years for this community and I look forward to helping the O’Fallon community.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHTDON HUTSON

1310 North Main Street | O’Fallon, MO 63366(636) 980-1777 | www.pbtc.net


Wednesday, August 8Masters of Business “MOB”Christian High School - Annex12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Thursday, August 9Leads to Success The Falls Golf Club8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Monday, August 13O’Fallon EliteWebster University in Winghaven12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Ground Breaking CeremonyNew O’Fallon Chamber Offi ce3:30 PM

Tuesday, August 14Ambassador MeetingRendezvous Café and Wine Bar3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Business After HoursRendezvous Café and Wine Bar4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Thursday, August 16Morning SchmoozeMidwest Bank Centre7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Tech/Comm MeetingSpencer Road Library12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting CeremonyCappicino’s Restaurant3:30 PM

O’Fallon JayceesJJ’s Restaurant7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday, August 17Golf Committee MeetingWhitmoor Country Club12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Tuesday, August 21Board of Directors MeetingO’Fallon Chamber Offi ce12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Wednesday, August 22Masters of Business “MOB” Christian High School - Annex12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Thursday, August 23Leads to Success The Falls Golf Club8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Golf TournamentWhitmoor Country Club10:30 AM

Monday, August 27O’Fallon Elite Webster University in Winghaven12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tuesday, August 28General Membership LuncheonChristy Banquet Center11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Monday, September 3rdLabor DayOffi ce Closed

FRIDAY, November 2nd @ 7:00 pmDoors open @ 6:00 pm

O’Fallon City Hall

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ADPPayroll Services12200 Weber Hill RoadSt. Louis, MO 63127314-420-2253www.adp.com

B&G Lawn Care Landscaping and Lawn Service2 Reece DriveO’Fallon, MO 63366636-978-1329www.bandglawncare.com

Braden Roofi ngRoofi ng1068 Town and 4 Dr. Creve Coeur, MO 63141314-631-8200www.bradenroofi ng.com

Country FinancialFinancial Services2530 Hwy KO’Fallon, MO 63368636-379-9573www.countryfi nancial.com

Edward Jones: Jeff RogersFinancial Services8646 Mexico RoadO’Fallon, MO 63366636-978-4023www.edwardjones.com

Mohn Insurance AgencyInsurance Services1425 Triad Center Dr.St. Peters, MO 63376636-344-0435

Norman PhotographyPhotographer/Portraits7324 Village Center Dr.O’Fallon, MO 63368636-328-1570www.normanphotographystudio.com

Pac Van, Inc.Business Services79 North Central DriveO’Fallon, MO 63366314-450-8016www.pacvan.com

Premier RentalsParty Rentals/Infl atables11640 Lakeside Crossing Ct.St. Louis, MO 63146314-785-1100www.premierpartyrentals.com

Valley Home ImprovementsHome Improvements380 Raymond Dr. Florissant, Mo 63031314-921-5218

NEW MEMBERSA VERY SPECIAL WELCOME!A VERY SPECIAL WELCOME!

The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the City of O’Fallon celebrates new businesses with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Or, if you are an existing member and moved locations, changed ownership or remodeld let the business community know with a ribbon cutting. Contact Sara to learn more 636.240.1818.

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIESWELCOME TO O’FALLON!WELCOME TO O’FALLON!

Any Lab Test Now2967 Hwy K | O’Fallon, MO 63368

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings:Thursday, August 16th @ 3:30 pmCappuccino’s Restaurant

Monday, August 13th @ 3:30 pmNew O’Fallon Chamber Offi ce

Friday, September 14th @ 3:30 pmLook! Shops

Friday, September 28th @ 3:30 pmHubler Auto Plaza


Congratulations and thank you to the following companies who as of July 2012 have been O’Fallon Chamber members for...

24 YearsThe Old Tax House

17 YearsCenturyLinkCommerce Bank- E. Elm

16 YearsFalls Golf ClubMissouri Valley Federal Credit UnionRothman Furniture

14 YearsCountry Club Car Wash

13 YearsFirst Community Credit Union

12 YearsAlliance Credit Union

8 YearsBerry CompanyHawkins Construction and Flatwork

4 YearsSnap Fitness

3 YearsSwiss Air

2 YearsAlpha Real Estate GroupJeremy’s Market and MeatsState Farm Insurance Agency- Rom Schmidt

1 YearAlgonquin Nurses Home Health CareAlzheimers Association - St. Louis ChapterDigital Security CorporationLiving Waters Salon & Day SpaOur Lady’s InnUltimate Fitmess Plus for Women

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIESTHANK YOU!THANK YOU!




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Chamber of Commerce events!You’ve always had the opportunity for

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vacation of a lifetime! The more you attend, the better your chance are of winning!

Throughout 2012 each time you attend a General Membership Meeting, Business After

Hours or Morning Schmooze, your name will be entered into a drawing. The winning

vacation recipient will be drawn at the Annual Awards luncheon held on

December 18th, 2012.

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44Would you like to join of the groups to build closer business relationships?Contact Sam at 636-240-1818 or [email protected]

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Keep up to date with news, sales, events and more from your fellow members. Contact Sara at [email protected] to submit your information for future newsletters. Check out www.ofallonchamber.org for more member news and events.

MEMBER MENTIONSNEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS

Going Green: Local Business Gets National AttentionThe Green Star Service Facility Award is only given to auto shops who go out of their way to help prevent pollution and conserve our natural resources. Only three auto centers in the nation are given this award annually. Local business Autotech Auto Center, located in O’Fallon MO, is one of those three auto centers, chosen for 2012. The owners, Barb and Greg Kinder, take the problem of pollution very seriously. They have gone green and made their shop environmentally friendly. To become a Green Star Service facility the auto shop must go through an intensive application process and be evaluated by a special committee. Barb and Greg Kinder were honored to receive this national award at the ASA Vision banquet. They received this award in March of 2012. Being only one of three auto centers to receive the Green Star Service Facility award shows just how much Barb and Greg care about the environment. They have risen above the call of a typical auto shop to help out the community and the environment. Autotech Auto Center is also AAA approved and carries the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Shop designation. Autotech Auto Center provides exceptional auto care to all of their customers. Their motto “Today’s Technology with Yesterday’s Service” is what can be expected from their work. Autotech Auto Center was started in 1993 but moved to O’Fallon Missouri in 2001.

Lose to Win challenges St. Louis to lighten up!SSM Health Care - St. Louis is teaming up with the American Heart Association, Curves, YMCA, Fleet Feet St. Louis, the Suburban Journals, and Charter to offer the 12-week St. Louis Lose to Win Challenge to shed pounds and discover the healthier

How to Move Prospects from Maybe to Yes Tom Ruwitch, founder and president of MarketVolt, will talk about how to move buyers from maybe to yes. He’ll address why marketing materials – print ads, broadcast pieces, email and social media, often don’t get the responses we want or expect. The program is part of the Leadership & Strategy Speaker Series, a business education program presented by Friends & Alumni of St. Charles Community College, Charter Business. The Leadership & Strategy Speaker Series provides business education opportunities to business owners, their management teams and non-profi t executives. The presentations are given by well-known experts in their respective fi elds and are free of charge. August 30th, 2012 at 7:30 - 9:00 AM in St. Charles Convention Center located at One Convention Center Plaza in St. Charles, MO 63303.The event is free. Attendees must pre-register at www.stchas.edu/speakerseries. A continental breakfast will be provided.

you. The program kicks off from 9 a.m. - noon on Saturday, Sept. 8, at SSM St. Clare Health Center in Fenton, and from 1 - 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at SSM DePaul Health Center in Bridgeton. At the kick-off events, contestants will have the opportunity to have their blood pressure and BMI/body fat checked, learn about helpful resources available, and meet with physicians, dietitians and fi tness experts.Each week contestants can track their success on www.losetowinstl.com. At the end of the 12 weeks, the top 5 men and the top 5 women with the highest percentage of weight loss will be awarded prizes.Participants must pre-register for the challenge by calling 314-SSM-DOCS (776-3627) or visiting - www.losetowinstl.com. You must be 18 years of age or older. For more information, visit www.losetowinstl.com.

Free large-item trash drop-off for O’Fallon residents Are you an O’Fallon, Missouri, resident with items that are too large to fi t into your curbside trash container? If so, you are invited to take advantage of the City’s free quarterly drop-off service for bulky items. Acceptable items can be brought to O’Fallon’s waste transfer station from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19. The transfer station is located at 1572 Progress West Lane, O’Fallon (63366).

“Through the numerous networking opportunities I have increased my business and have seen a steady growth in a struggling economy. I have also increased my business contacts greatly.”

Mark CrankMarcos Productions314-603-0687 | www.marcos4fun.com

WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING

New members are welcomed at the July General Membership Meeting held at the Elks Lodge in O’Fallon.

CHAMBER ACTIVITIES

Ouch! Erin boosts her energy at Any Lab Test Now ribbon cutting with a free B-12 shot.

Chamber staff and board raise a toast to celebrate closing on the soon to be new chamber offi ce.

Michelle Callahan (Digital Security), Deanna Spell (My Network One) and Kim Michaels (Charter Media) at the July Business After Hours.

We love seeing new members during our Chamber 101 meetings.

Over 130 members at the July Membership Meeting!

Interested in Advertising in theO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce

BUSINESS CONNECTION?

Call 636.240.1818 or email [email protected]

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