newsletter oct2013

BUSINESSCONNECTION

a publication ofthe O’FallonChamber of Commerce

Celebrating 60 Years

OCTOBER 2013

O’FALLON CHAMBER’S 4TH ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT

he O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce will host its 4th Annual Trivia Night on Friday, November 1, 2013 at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 2199 Post Rd

in O’Fallon, Missouri. Doors open at 6:00 pm and Trivia starts at 7:00 pm.

Everyone is welcome to come and test their knowledge at the Chamber’s Trivia Night where the theme will be “A Night at the Movies” and promises to be an evening full of movie stars and star studded questions. The evening will also consist of fun questions from a variety of

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MISSOURI SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE TIM JONES TO SPEAK AT LUNCH N’ LEGISLATORS

issouri Speaker of the House Tim Jones will be October’s featured legislator at Lunch n’ Legislators on Friday, October 18, Noon, at Rendezvous Café.

Missouri State Representative Tim Jones has represented the110th District of Missouri since 2007. In September 2012 he was elected by the members of the House to serve as Speaker of the House for the remainder of the 96th General Assembly. In January 2013, he was

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Sponsored by:

O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce

Rise & Shine...to join us for the O’Fallon Chamber’s Morning

Schmooze, a FREE monthly, networking event open to Chamber members. Arrive ready to network

with a pocket full of business cards and a 1 minute infomercial.

Thursday, October 177:30 - 9:00 a.m.Mozingo Music

4689 Hwy K| O’Fallon, MO 63368

County Update: Join us as County Executive Steve Ehlmann updates us on all of the happenings in St. Charles County including the 364 extension through O’Fallon, economic development, public safety and other hot topics affecting our everyday lives. Don’t forget to register in advance and save $5!

General Membership LUNCHEON Tuesday, October 22 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Summit Community Church927 E Terra Ln | O’Fallon, MO 63366

O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, October 84:30 to 6:30 p.m.

MERCY WINGHAVEN2223 Technology Dr| O’Fallon, MO 63368

Stay for 5 minutes or 2 hours, whichever fi ts into your schedule best. Our free 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!

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2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr.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:Adam Hopper, PNC Bank, Chair of the BoardJeff Arneson, JLJ Technology, 1st Vice ChairMichael Favazza, Favazza & Associates, 2nd Vice ChairRon Epps, F&M Bank and Trust, TreasurerStacee Gilmore, Promotions Pronto, SecretaryCindy Elking, Quintessential Catering, Past-Chair

Directors:Harold Bliggenstorfer, Missouri Baptist UniversityMark Crank, Marcos ProductionsHeather Deatz, Community NewsTim DeGhelder, St. Charles City-County LibraryJulie Feast, Ameren MissouriBrenda Lowder, Thomas RealtyDan Luigs, Insurance StoreKim Michaels, Charter BusinessBrian Richardson, KFAV 99.9 FMBeth Simmons, Visiting AngelsJan Stanczak, Jan’s Travel & Cruise

Staff:Erin Williams, President/CEOSara Henderson, Communications DirectorSam Byers, Membership Services DirectorNina DeAngelo, Member Engagement Director

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ozingo Music has been in the O’Fallon area since March of 2006. We are a family owned

and operated business since 1972. My father Don Mozingo started the business making it grow until the mid 90’s. My brother and I took over the business at that point and have grown it to where it is today. My family is my rock. My wife Rhonda is a counselor in the Rockwood School District, I have 2 awesome children, Beth is 29, married to Tony and is an elementary school 4th grade teacher and she has blessed us with 2 beautiful grand children, Asher and Lincoln, twin boys!! My son Chris is a mechanic and is engaged to be married this coming January. I’m very proud of our children.

I graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1983 with a Bachelor in Performance degree. I have played in the St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra, played for Sammy Davis Jr. and The Fifth Dimension and am currently playing for Contemporary Christian Artist Mark Roach and the praise band at Morning Star Church in O’Fallon.

Mozingo Music is all about music education and providing the most

positive experience in music one can have. We have the best music instructors in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas offering more than just single private lessons. We have a fi ne arts academy that is in the process of changing the name to Mozingo Center for Creative Arts as a nonprofi t organization. We offer dance classes and musical theater productions as well as acting. Mozingo Rock University offers students the opportunity to perform in a rock band learning how to rehearse and then have a concert showing off their talents as a musical group. We rent instruments of all kinds to students to participate in the school bands and orchestras as well as having an onsite repair facility at our Ellisville location. Our retail showrooms are dedicated to the combo musicians providing the best in drum sets, guitars, keyboards and all accessories for those instruments.

Our mission/vision is to provide the best possible experience in music for any age through instruction as well as offering a quality instrument at a fair price to accomplish that. Great music begins here.

This mission really hasn’t changed much over the years. We’ve always

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When you come into a Mozingo Music store you will be greeted in a courteous manner by our awesome staff that will truly listen to what you need musically and given the service you deserve. In a world now with all of the latest technology we tend to forget how to talk with people and build a healthy and positive relationship knowing that when we return to that establishment we will be taken care of without a single doubt. We provide that type service to each one of our customers, give us a try!

I’m looking forward to continuing music education in our schools and being the source for all that is music. The students of today are our future in music. There is something to be said for visiting a local store and getting the best instruction and equipment for a lifetime of enjoyment in music. Mozingo Music provides that and we’re excited to be able to be that for anyone wanting to express their emotions through music.

Jeff Mozingo4689 Hwy K | O’Fallon, MO 63368

636-300-9553 www.mozingomusic.com


The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the City of O’Fallon are excited to welcome these new businesses to the community and to help them celebrate with a with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony.

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

Mercy2223 Technology Dr | O’Fallon, MO 63368

Painting with a Twist3004 Winghaven Blvd | O’Fallon, MO 63366

LUNCH N’ LEGISLATORSCONTINUED FROM COVER PAGEelected by the body to continue his service as Speaker of the House for the 97th General Assembly. He previously served as House Majority Floor Leader. During his time in the legislature, he has passed dozens of important pieces of legislation, including the Missouri Health Care Freedom Act.

Rep. Jones began his professional career as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the State of New York. He now practices as a member of the law fi rm Doster Ullom, LLC, located in Chesterfi eld, MO, in the Litigation Department. Jones has tried numerous cases to successful verdict and argued successfully before various Courts of Appeal.

Tim also represents businesses in the areas of corporate, transactional, real estate and tax assessment appeals. Tim resides in Eureka with his wife Suzanne. They have two beautiful daughters: Katherine Sophia and Abigail Elizabeth.

RSVP to this great monthly event by calling the Chamber offi ce at 636-240-1818 or email, [email protected].


21ST ANNUAL GOLFTOURNAMENT WRAP UP

n Monday, September 9ththe O’Fallon Chamber ofCommerce hosted their 21st Annual Golf

Tournament at the Falls Golf Club. Golfers were treated to a perfect day, with sunshine, great prizes, lots of fun and networking! We would like tothank our players for spending theday with us, and our Golf Committeefor their commitment to making thisevent a success.

The O’Fallon Chamber of Commercewould like to extend our gratitudeto our sponsors including Charter Business, Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon, Quintessential Catering, City of O’Fallon, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, Country Side Flooring America, Print and Web People, CenturyLink, Progress West Health Center and Rothman Furniture.

Hole Sponsors include: Ameren Missouri, Bank of Old Monroe, CenturyLink, Charles Schwab, Charter Business, City of O’Fallon, Commerce Bank, Countryside Carpets & Flooring, Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon, Dr. Bernie DuBray, Firestone Complete Auto Care, First National Bank, O’Fallon Rotary Club, Print & Web People, Progress West Hospital, Promotions Pronto, Quintessential Catering, Rothman Furniture, State Farm - Sandy

Kessler, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, St. John’s Bank, United Way of Greater St. Louis, USA Mortgage - Veterans Branch, Vantage Credit Union, and W. Klein Realty.

2013 Golf Planning committee:Jim Ottomeyer - Chair, Frontier Intergrated Health Center; Dave Evans, Evans Associates; Stacee GilmorePromotions Pronto; David Huesgen, DSH Group; Brad Hulett, The Falls Golf Club; Rick Oliver, SunRise United Methodist Church; Ashley RobelFrontier Intergrated Health Center; Tracy Selner, SSM Physical Therapy; and Don Weir, Managed Computer Services.

Winners for the golf tournamentincluded: A Flight, 1st place wasawarded to Mozingo Music, 2ndplace to Jim Ottomeyer’s team. BFlight, 1st place was awarded toMichael Brown’s team, 2nd place toMark Crank’s team.We hope to see everyone next year!

Golf Tournament proceeds benefi t the mission of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce: 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.

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Leads, leads and more leads; that’s what members of our (you guessed it) Leads Groups are getting. In June of this year we started our third leads

generating group, and it too is going strong. Are you one of the 74 leads group members? If your industry is already represented, are you on the waiting list? I encourage you to look into this valuable use of your time and visit the Masters of Business, O’Fallon Elite, or Leads 2 Success groups.

Speaking of leads, we’ll take some too! We hope that you are excited about your membership in the O’Fallon Chamber and hope that it has been and continues to be a solid investment for your company. Having said that I would encourage you to bring a guest with you to a Chamber function or pass along a name or two of businesses that you believe would benefi t from membership in the O’Fallon Chamber. This year we have only comp’d one membership, but have fi ve more members getting very close! Remember, if you recruit 4, you’ll pay no more (or at least for a year).

While a free lunch and a year of free membership for you are great incentives, the real benefi t is for our entire organization. It means that our Chamber is crawling with new businesses to network with. New people to learn about and new people to listen to what you’re all about so that we can all be on the lookout for referrals. It means that we have new like-minded people to exchange ideas with, to be a source of information, and a colleague to bounce ideas off.

New memberships also mean that our organization is fulfi lling its mission. When we grow the number of businesses that we work for, we are also helping to strengthen the economic vitality of our community; remember a rising tide raises all boats.

Until next month,

Adam Hopper 2013 Chairman of the Board

categories, not just movie trivia.

Players are encouraged to dress up as their favorite television or movie characters. Prizes will be awarded to the best decorated table and to the best group costume, so get your team together and get ready to act like someone else for the night.

The price of $160 for a table of eight people includes; 10 rounds of trivia, door prizes, a mulligan, beer and soda. Guest may bring in their favorite snacks and drinks. The evening will be packed with cash prizes, 50/50 and special games & drawings. This event will sell out at 25 tables so get your tickets today!

The 4th Annual O’Fallon Chamber Trivia Night is proudly sponsored by: City of O’Fallon, Delmar Gardens, and Country Side Flooring America and Quintessential Catering.

For more information about sponsoring or to register your table visit www.OFallonChamber.org/trivia or call 636-240-1818 to reserve your spot.

Trivia proceeds benefi t the mission of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce: 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.

TRIVIA NIGHTCONTINUED FROM COVERCONTINUED FROM COVER

TRIVIA NIGHTA Night at the Movies

O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce presents


Arch City Granite & MarbleHome Improvement1306 Rustique Sq O’Fallon, MO 636366314-426-3100www.archcitygranite.com

Classic Travel & CruisesTravel Services1313 Lake St. Louis Blvd Lake St. Louis, MO 63367636-625-8747www.classictravelstl.com

K Thaemert PhotographyPhotographers5839 Suemandy Dr St. Peters, MO 63376314-402-8662www.thaemertphotography.com

Keldon ImagingPrinters/Publishers24 Dauphine Dr Lake St. Louis, MO 63367636-561-6219www.keldonimaging.com

LCS Lawncare ServicesLandscaping & Lawn Service409 Olive St New Haven, MO 63068636-221-7556www.lcslawncare.com

Nine2Five DES Staffi ngBusiness Services1266 C Jungermann RdSt. Peters, MO 63376314-475-3506

Peoples Savings BankBanks5000 Winghaven Blvd O’Fallon, MO 63368636-561-5500www.ourpsb.com

Premiere Business ServicesAccountants & Tax Preparation1189 S Duchesne Saint Charles, MO 63301636-947-8885www.premierebusinessservices.com

REMAX PlatinumRealtors: Residential410 Crestview DrO’Fallon, MO 63366636-980-8200www.platinumstl.com

Rizzo’s PastaRestaurants104 Triad West Center O’Fallon, MO 63366636-272-7474www.rizzosofallon.com

Sam’s ClubRetail Shopping196 THF Blvd Chesterfi eld , MO 63005636-536-4648

Senior HelpersHome Health Agencies118 Centre on the Lake Lake St. Louis, MO 63367636-695-3140www.seniorhelpers.com/lakestlouis

Senora Espinos TaqueriaRestaurants840 Bryan Rd O’Fallon, MO 63366636-272-9001www.espinosmexicanbargrill.com

The Mitchell Agency - AllstateInsurance Services108 Fort Zumwalt Sq O’Fallon, MO 63366693-697-8930x9

Wells Fargo Home MortgageMortgage Services6140 Mid Rivers Mall Dr St. Peters, MO 63376636-922-9818

William E. Johnson, LLC, Attorney at LawLegal Services220 Centre on the Lake Lake St. Louis, MO 63367636-695-4270www.wejohnsonlaw.com

NEW MEMBERSA VERY SPECIAL WELCOME!A VERY SPECIAL WELCOME!

28Would you like to join of the groups to build closer business relationships?Contact Nina at 636-240-1818 or [email protected]

leads were passed during the month of SEPTEMBER by the members our leads groups!


October 2, 2013Ribbon CuttingRizzo’s Pasta11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Trivia Night CommitteeO’Fallon Chamber8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

October 3, 2013New Member Briefi ngO’Fallon Chamber Offi ce3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

October 4, 2013Tech/Comm Planning CommitteeProTronics2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

October 8, 2013Business After HoursMercy Clinic - WingHaven4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

October 9, 2013Masters of Business Leads GroupWebster University12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

October 10, 2013Casino Night CommiteeO’Fallon Chamber9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

October 11, 2013Leads 2 Success GroupWebster University in Winghaven12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

October 14, 2013Offi ce Closed

October 15, 2013Board MeetingO’Fallon Chamber12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

CHAMBER CALENDAR OCTOBER 2013

O’Fallon Jaycees MeetingO’Fallon Chamber6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

October 17, 2013Tech/Comm MeetingLindell Bank12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Morning SchmoozeMozingo Music7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

October 18, 2013Lunch & LegislatorsRendezvous Cafe & Wine Bar12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

October 22, 2013General Membership LuncheonSummit Community Church11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

October 23, 2013Masters of Business Leads GroupWebster University12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

October 25, 2013Leads 2 Success LeadsWebster University in Winghaven12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

November 1, 2013Tech/Comm Planning CommitteeProTronics2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Interested in Advertising in theO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce

BUSINESS CONNECTION?Call Sara @ 636-240-1818or [email protected]


Congratulations and thank you to the following companies who as of September 2013 have been O’Fallon Chamber members for...

1 Year• Any Lab Test Now• Dutchman Realty Inc.• Premier Dental Partners• Print & Web People• Psychiatric Care & Research Center• Real Goods Solar

2 Years• Law Offi ce of Corley & Christiansen

3 Years• Boardwalk Family Dental• Coldwell Banker Gundaker• Creative Smiles Dental Care• Crown Luxury Resale• Jacobson Financial Group Investments & Insurance• Proactive Money Management, Inc.• Street Scape Magazine

4 Years• Signature Health Services

6 YearsPromotions Pronto

7 Years• BMO Harris Bank - WingHaven• Quintessential Catering

8 Years• Gentemann Manor

9 Years• Craven & Associates

10 Years• F&M Bank and Trust Company• The Vinings of O’Fallon

12 Years• Living Word Christian School

13 Years• Component Bar Products• Stonehorse Managerial Accounting Services

14 Years• Caregivers Inn

16 Years• White Auto Body

17 Years• Missouri Valley Federal Credit Union

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIESTHANK YOU!THANK YOU!

Now, there is an even better reason to attend O’Fallon

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

networking, building referrals and learning from your fellow members; now you could

mwin the vacation of a lifetime!

Throughout 2013 each time you attend a General Membership Meeting, Business After

Hours or Morning Schmooze (35 chances), your name will be entered into a drawing.

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

December 17, 2013.

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

Call Travel Leaders/Jan’s Travel & Cruise for other great travel opportunities!

636-561-2626www.travelleaders-janstravel.com

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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

October 2, 2013O’Fallon YMCA Legislative BreakfastO’Fallon Family YMCA8:00 - 9:00 AM CST

October 3, 2013O’Fallon Rotary Club MeetingHoly Cross Lutheran Church12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

October 6, 2013Cut-A-ThonSalon Kashmir11:00 AM - 4:00 p.m.

October 9, 2013Diversity in the Workplace: Hiring People with DisabilitiesEmbassy Suites St. Charles Hotel11:30 AM - 1:00 p.m.


October 12, 2013Trunk or Treat WingHavenMidwest Bank Center12:30 - 3:00 p.m.


October 19, 2013Howl for the Homeless RunSt. Charles Community

College9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

St. Charles Chill Home OpenerFamily Arena7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

October 20, 2013The Great Pumpkin FestivalMorning Star Church3:00 - 7:00 p.m.


October 24, 2013Retire with Confi denceHilton Garden Inn6:30 - 8:00 p.m.


November 8, 2013Celebrate Veteran’s Day with PNC BankPNC Bank11:00 AM - 1:00 p.m.

November 9, 2013Where’d You Go To High School? 5K & 1-Mile WalkSt. Charles Community College8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST

Great Southern hires Kim Starbuck as Business Banking Offi cer

Great Southern Bank announces that Kim Starbuck has joined the Company as Business Banking Offi cer for the St. Charles County, Mo., market. Starbuck comes to Great Southern with more than 15 years of experience in the banking industry. Starbuck’s offi ce is located at the Great Southern banking center at 100 Christina Marie Dr. in O’Fallon, Mo. She is responsible for managing and developing business banking relationships, expanding the Bank’s presence and identity in the local market and representing the Bank as the primary point of contact for business customers.

Great Southern Bank100 Christina Marie Dr, O’Fallon, MO 63368636-281-0286, www.greatsouthernbank.com

Fall Pest-Proofi ng... Look for cockroaches, spiders and rodents of all kinds to start coming inside from the cold!

Fall is a favorite season for many, as it signals the beginning of colorful leaves and crisp weather. But for many pests, the change in season indicates the need to fi nd refuge from the cold winter ahead. Fall pest-proofi ng can play in keeping pests from making their home in yours.

Mick’s Exterminating recommends these fairly simple and effective “Fall Pest-Proofi ng” tips:• Install door sweeps on exterior doors, repair damaged screens, screen vents and chimney openings.• Seal cracks and crevices on the outside of the home, including areas where utilities and pipes enter.• Store food in airtight containers and dispose of garbage regularly in sealed receptacles.• Store fi rewood at least 20 feet away from the house; keep shrubbery well-trimmed.• Eliminate all moisture sites, including leaking pipes and clogged drains.• If you suspect a pest infestation, contact Mick’s Exterminating!

We want to keep building and growing, so we continue to offer any new customers $10 OFF any Pest Service and $50 OFF any Termite Service.

Mick’s Exterminating, 8491 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, O’Fallon, MO 63366, 636-978-5700, www.micksexterminating.com.


New members are welcomed at the September General Membership Meeting held at Dardenne Church!

Members networking with members at a Garden Villas hosted After Hours.

All smiles at our August Business After Hours!

Over 140 O’Fallon Chamber members attended the September General Membership Meeting!

Cindy Elking talking about the combined benefi ts of the Chamber and BNI.

Early bird members at our Morning Schmooze networking event.

Mayor Bill Hennessy welcomes Mercy to the WingHaven area.

Organizations introduce themselves at the Home Based Business Breakfast.

Garden Villas served up some great food and drinks for members at the BAH.

eCertifyelectronic Certificates of Origin

Companies searching for savings and efficiency gains use eCertify, the user-friendly online solution that transforms the costly, time-consuming paper-based process for stamping and signing of Certificates of Origin into a streamlined electronic system.

Exporters and freight forwarders save time and money using eCertify

Benefits include:» Saves money – cut courier costs» Save time – eliminate paper-based processes» Fast turnaround times » Increased compliance and record keeping

The process is easy… register online using your chamber’s website and start saving time and money today!

www.OFallonChamber.org/eCertify

2145 Bryan Valley Commerical DrO’Fallon, MO 63366

[email protected]

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