April 2016
Friday, April 8 â–Ş 7-9 am Holiday Inn-South County 6921 S. Lindbergh
$15 MEMBERS ONLY due to popularity of this event, all attendees must prepay by April 1 Space is limited...NO WALK-INS
This is our version of Speed Networking...with THREE other chambers! Enjoy breakfast & coffee while making connections. Rotate between multiple tables for maximum exposure! Don’t forget plenty of business cards.
sponsored by MISSION STATEMENT The Affton Chamber of Commerce exists to support the business and general interests of the greater Affton area, and to provide opportunities to network, advertise, and educate its member businesses.
MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPO EXPERIENCE! If you are participating in the April 17 Expo...here’s how to get the most out of your opportunity! If you aren’t...there’s still time to sign up OR file these tips for the future!
Make New Contacts The Business Expo gives you an opportunity to meet more people in one day than you might meet in an entire month (or more!). Make the most of this opportunity by creating a booth that encourages people to come speak to you. Also make time during the day to walk the show floor and increase your exposure. Follow-Up For Success You will meet several people at the Expo, and follow-up is the key to success. Keep business cards and contact information and make a plan to get in touch with your new contacts after the Business Expo. Promote Your Booth Give your current and prospective customers a reason to visit you at the Expo. Promote your booth in the weeks leading up to the event with emails, post cards, notes, in-store posters, etc. Special expo pricing: Offer a special deal for purchases or orders made at the Expo. A chance to win a prize if they visit your booth: This also gives you an opportunity to collect business cards from people at your booth that can be used for leads later. Introduce a New Product or Service: Stimulate their curiosity and let them know you'll have a surprise at the Expo. Demonstrate Your Products: You have only a few minutes to make an impression, so keep it short and sweet. Promote Your Expo Booth: Do inserts in your billings to customers to promote the expo; do something small that would not incur additional postage. If you have one, use your newsletter to promote your expo participation. Make it Clear Does your booth clearly convey what it is you have to sell? Design your graphics like an advertisement, and make the benefit stand out. Bold Colors for Best Visibility Black lettering on a yellow or orange background is more likely to be read than if it's on a white background. Don't hold back- use colors like red, yellow or orange. Bright colors indicate an important message. Welcome Them In Don't use tables as barricades. Increase your booth traffic by placing tables off to the side. Have an open entry into your booth. Eye Contact and Body Language Give immediate attention to people entering your booth. If possible, have at least two people at your booth, so you can greet everyone. Don't look like your standing at attention, or put your hands in your pocket. If it helps, carry something in one of your hands. Greet people with a smile and act interested in their needs. In smaller exhibits don't stand in the center; stand off to the side, near the front corner of the exhibit. Make Your Give-Aways Count Eliminate the "grab and run" attendees. Don't stack your free giveaways on the table unless you want everyone to have them. Display only one to create interest. The best way to use giveaways is to carry a few with you, and after each conversation give the item as a thank you gift for visiting your booth. With this approach maybe you can afford a more valuable give-away now that you know they will be given only to those actually interested in your company's product or service. Another approach is to tie giveaways to some form of registration and questionnaire. Did We Mention Follow-Up? Follow-up after the show is the best way to guarantee success. This is where many exhibitors drop the ball. Make use of the names you have gathered, send thank you notes, send out your informational brochures, follow-up on your sales leads, and fulfill your promises to send information immediately. 2
PARTNERS Platinum...Harster Heating & Air Conditioning, Dane Huxel - State Farm, Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes, St. Anthony’s Medical Center
PARTNERS Gold…The E & A CFO Group, Great Southern Bank, J & J Construction & Remodeling, Neighbors Credit Union Silver…American Eagle Credit Union, Spectrum Business
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PARTNERS Bronze...Commerce Bank, Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center, Morris Family Chiropractic, SSM Health Center-St. Clare, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company
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PARTNERS Committed...Burns Auto Service, Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique
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If you have hired someone, received an award, or added to your family—whatever is news worthy—send it to mandy@afftonchamber.com. The deadline is the 15th of the month for publication in the next month’s newsletter.
ALL FOUR of our member credit unions were voted Best Credit Unions in St. Louis by St. Louis Small Business Monthly. Congratulations to American Eagle, First Community, Gateway Metro Federal, and Neighbors Credit Unions! Erb Equipment Company was named the 2016 Top Woman Owned Business by St. Louis Small Business Monthly. All Family Care is pleased to announce Sarah Vickers as their March Employee of the Month.
March Meeting Delicious lunch at Genesis Banquet Center Greeters Charlie Merx, Merx Flooring & Tammy
Scott, Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique Speaker from SCORE, Bob Boles
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Captain Christopher Stocker has retired from the St. Louis County Police Department to pursue a career in the private sector. He was assigned to command the Affton Southwest Precinct in 2013 and since then has served on our Board of Directors. Captain Stocker served over 30 years with the St. Louis County Police Department. During his career he was Commander of the Intelligence Unit, Municipal Services Unit, and Bureau of Central Police Records. He was a watch commander in the South County Precinct and served in the Chief’s Office, Fleet Management, Drug Unit, Bureau of Special Investigations, AntiFence Unit and the Affton Southwest Precinct. As anyone that knew him will understand...we’ll miss his hilarious and longwinded presentations at board meetings and the awards dinner! In February of 2016, Captain Jeffrey Fuesting took command of the Affton-Southwest Precinct. Captain Fuesting has been a police officer for over 20 years and began his career in the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. He then joined the St. Louis County Police Department and was assigned to the Affton Precinct. He has served in the Bureau of Special Operations, Community Action Team; the North County Precinct; Division of Criminal Investigations, Bureau of Crimes Against Persons; and the Neighborhood Enforcement Team. His most recent assignment was command of the newly created City of Jennings Precinct. During his career, he has received over 55 awards, commendations and letters of appreciation, including six Commendations from the Chief of Police.
PARTNERS Platinum...Harster Heating & Air Conditioning, Dane Huxel - State Farm, Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes, St. Anthony’s Medical Center
AFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Monday, August 1st at
Tapawingo National Golf Club
Four Person Scramble | Shotgun Start @ 1pm
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
THANK YOU CURRENT SPONSORS!
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American Eagle Credit Union
FOURSOME
Commerce Bank
early bird special
pay before June 9 to be entered in a drawing for a great prize
Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center Great Southern Bank Harster Heating & Air Conditioning J&J Construction & Remodeling Neighbors Credit Union Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes Sam’s Club
VOLUNTEERS
Spectrum Business
NEEDED
Syberg’s Restaurant
PARTNERS Gold…The E & A CFO Group, Great Southern Bank, J & J Construction & Remodeling, Neighbors Credit Union Silver…American Eagle Credit Union, Spectrum Business
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In Memoriam Fonda Totten
F2 Garage Door Solutions
December 22, 1962-February 27, 2016
Fonda Totten of F2 Garage Door Solutions passed away on Saturday, February 27th after being hospitalized for pneumonia in Pennsylvania. Fonda was a valued member of the Affton Chamber and served on the Board of Directors since January 2012. She was instrumental in starting their family garage door company in 2005. Fonda was known for loving tea parties, crafts and animals. Fonda’s funeral was held March 1 & 2 in Johnstown, PA. She was remembered during a moment of silence at the Affton Chamber March membership meeting. Fonda is survived by her loving husband, Frank; loving children, James Mackell, married to Kiley; Kolby Mackell, married to Niki; Sarah and Jackson Totten; and loving grandchildren, Carter and Claire Mackell. Fonda will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
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PARTNERS Bronze...Commerce Bank, Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center, Morris Family Chiropractic, SSM Health Center-St. Clare, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company
Do you have a Community Event to share? Email it to mandy@afftonchamber.com. The deadline is the 15th of the month for publication in the next month’s newsletter. We will also place it on our Affton Community Events web calendar when it is received. Neighbors Credit Union is offering a free seminar, IRA Choices: Understanding Traditional and Roth IRAs, on Wednesday, April 27, 6:307:30 pm at Green Park City Hall (11100 Mueller Rd.).Joel Pierce, Financial Advisor at Neighbors Investment Services will conduct the seminar...there will be no sales pitches, just educational information. This seminar will cover the basics of paying for retirement, and explain the difference between two powerful tools for saving for retirement: a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA. Each registered guest will receive free educational materials to take home. There will also be refreshments and attendance drawings, as well as the opportunity to ask our presenter retirement questions. This seminar is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. To reserve your seat, contact Joel at jpierce@neighborsinvestmentservices.com or 314.329.9804. Reservations will be taken until April 20, or until no seats remain. Affton School District i s participating in a Schoola Clothing Drive and turning outgrown clothes into money for Affton Schools. Clean out your closets and fill bags with clothes, shoes, and handbags for infants, kids, teenagers, women & maternity sizes. No sleepwear, undies, socks, or damaged/stained/altered items. Drop bags off at Mesnier Primary’s upper circle-drive parking lot on Sunday, April 17, 10 am-2 pm. Provide your name & email to track your donations. For more information, contact julie@schoola.com or pknox@afftonschools.net.
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital’s annual “Girls’ Night Out” event is Monday, April 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Fr. Jim Krings Conference Center located on the ground floor of the SSM campus. This is an opportunity for women to have their most personal questions answered by a group of women’s health experts, all while enjoying some much deserved pampering, including wine, hors d’oeuvres, and chair massages! The event is free, however space is limited and registration is required! Make your reservation today by calling 1-866-SSM-DOCS (866776-3627) or register online at ssmhealth.com/stclare. Use AmazonSmile and donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to Affton Historical Society. Simply log into your existing or new Amazon account and select “Affton Historical Society” from the list of eligible charities...make a purchase and you’ve donated!
Affton Fire Protection District will host a Health Fair on Saturday, April 23, 11 am-3 pm at the Affton Fire Station #1 (9282 Gravois Road). It is FREE and open to the public. For more information, please call 314.631.1803.
Our Condolences to Jerry Reinker, Senior Health & Long Term Care Specialist, on the passing of his mother, LaVerne.
PARTNERS Committed...Burns Auto Service, Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique
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President Carrie Carrigan remembers Board Member Fonda Totten with a moment of silence.
To advertise in this newsletter, contact or submit your camera-ready artwork to:
Speaker Bob Boles of SCORE
Affton Chamber of Commerce 314.631.3100 info@afftonchamber.com 9815 Mackenzie Road Affton, MO 63123 Business Card - starting at $30 Quarter Page - starting at $50 Half Page - starting at $75 Full Page - starting at $450 Flyer Insert - $100/month E-Blast to Members $25
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PARTNERS Platinum...Harster Heating & Air Conditioning, Dane Huxel - State Farm, Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes, St. Anthony’s Medical Center
The 50/50 amount of $38 was won by Norm Frain of St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Shane Hutchens of Gateway Tree Care won the book donated by our speaker, Bob Boles of SCORE. Rich Whited of PenTech Computer Services won four tickets to Beauty and the Beast at the Fox donated by St. Louis PostDispatch. Want to see your name mentioned here? Attend a meeting, buy 50/50 tickets & win OR donate an item for the 50/50 drawing.
Thanks to the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships. Year joined is in parentheses. Listed renewals are February 23 to March 24.
Ambrosia Restaurant & Bar (2012) America’s Incredible Pizza Company (2009) Infinity Hair Design (2015) Joyce Factory Direct (2015) Larry & Pam Knox (2015) Mr. Wizard’s Frozen Custard & Yogurt (2014) RockShow Academy (2011) Shop N Save-S. Lindbergh (2011)
Shop Chamber Members! To take advantage of the following discounts, take along your newsletter as proof of membership or stop by the Chamber office to pick up a card showing you are a current member. Add your company to this list!!! A Plus Printing Services—10% discount on printing & copying. ACN—$100 Visa gift card if we can’t beat current credit card processing rates (thru Anovia Payments, min $3000 monthly sales required) Ad Source One—10% discount. Advance Carpet One—10% discount on any non-sale item. Crown Optical—10% off all eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses & accessories. Not valid with insurance or other discount plans. The E & A CFO Group—One month free payroll or other accounting service with 1 year commitment. Call for free quote. Extra Space Storage—Receive 5% off your monthly rent. Ask Patrick for details. F2 Garage Door Solutions—Free Installation with Purchase of Garage Armour Security Kit ($35.00 value). Fran Ann Engraving—10% off purchase from store. John G’Sell DDS—10% discount off services. Gateway Alarm, Inc.—Receive 3 months free monitoring with a new system. Gateway Tree Care—10% off services. Great Clips-Schnucks Plaza—Haircuts: $10.99, $5 off perms, & 20% off products. Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique—10% discount off services. Infinity Hair Design—15% OFF your first precision haircut or color. Mehlville-Oakville Alumni Assoc—$5 discount (regularly $15) for Alumni by Choice Membership for non-alumni owned businesses Mops in Motion, Inc.—$10 discount on cleaning service of 3 hours or more. Morris Family Chiropractic—Meet the Doctor “Special”: New Patient Free Services: Consultation, Exam & Report of Findings. Office Depot—Use the Chamber discount card for an average 15-30% savings on many items. Park Forest Apartments—Application fee waived and 13 month lease with 1 month free. Pauline’s Place Adult Day Care, LLC—Any enrolled senior family member who is admitted for a year will receive a $10 discount with private pay attendance of 6 or more Monday to Friday hours. Southern Floral Shop—10% discount on each order, or free mylar balloon with a purchase. Ziegenhein Funeral Home—FREE METAL CASKET with "traditional" funeral service for US Veteran or paid pre-need funeral contract If you would like to see your business in this monthly column, simply offer a discount by WRITING OUT the discount and emailing or faxing it to the Chamber office. Your dues must be current.
save the date... Saturday, September 24 PARTNERS Gold…The E & A CFO Group, Great Southern Bank, J & J Construction & Remodeling, Neighbors Credit Union Silver…American Eagle Credit Union, Spectrum Business
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AFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.afftonchamber.com 9815 Mackenzie Road Affton, MO 63123-5424
P AID ST. LOUIS, MO PERMIT No. 3156
2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers President
FLASH Networking
Friday, April 8 | Holiday Inn South County see front cover
Website Members Area Class
Tuesday, April 12 | Chamber office, lower level see page 2
Affton Community & Business Expo Tuesday, April 19 | Affton High School see page 3
Community Improvement Grant Deadline Friday, April 29 see page 2
May Luncheon: StL Co Legislative Update Thursday, May 12 | Orlando Gardens
Chamber BBQ
Saturday, May 7 | Schnuck’s parking lot see page 5
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Carrie Carrigan Great Southern Bank President-Elect Dr. Eric Werner Morris Family Chiropractic Vice-President Dr. Steve Brotherton Affton School District Secretary Kayla Lackner American Eagle Credit Union Treasurer Dane Huxel State Farm Insurance Directors Keith Brooks Sharpshooters Pit & Grill Marty Carr Deca Realty Patricia Cowan Rainmaker Sales Support Chief Jim Fritz Affton Fire Protection District Capt. Jeff Fuesting St. Louis County Police-Affton Charlie Merx Merx Flooring Tammy Scott Holsome Health Holistic Spa & Boutique Suzanne Welker Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes Trevor Willingham Willingham Insurance Agency Lisa Rackley Mandy Montgomery
Executive Director Office Assistant
FENTON LEMAY AFFTON SUNSET HILLS/CRESTWOOD
Friday, April 8, 2016 7:00-9:00am Holiday Inn - South County
6921 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 63125
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Reservations R equir S PAC E IS LIMIT ed! E D. N o Wa lk-i n s!
This is our version of Speed Networking... Expand your circle with Members of other local Chambers! Enjoy breakfast and coffee while making connections. We rotate between multiple tables for maximum exposure. At each seating, you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business to everyone at the table.
Sponsored by:
Bring lots of business cards to share! Please respond by noon on Friday, April 1st to the Affton Chamber of Commerce Office
9815 Mackenzie Rd., Affton, MO 63123 • Phone: 314.631.3100 / Email: lisa@afftonchamber.com Name:
Company (members only please):
# of Members:
x $15 per Member = $
Check Enclosed: _____ Credit Card #: Billing Address:
Exp. Date: Street
Name on Card: City
State
Zip
Signature:
DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS EVENT, ALL ATTENDEES MUST PREPAY! Hosted by these fine Chambers of Commerce:
AFFTON COMMUNITY & BUSINESS EXPO Sponsor / Exhibitor Registration Form
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Affton High School Commons (8309 Mackenzie Road, 63123) Vendor set-up from 2 - 3 p.m. // Business to Business networking from 3 - 3:30 p.m.
Major Sponsor : $350
One (1) booth in “prime” location Logo on all promotional materials (if paid by March 1st) Business name in newsletter and on website Electric (optional; if needed, no additional charge)
Restaurants & Caterers : $150 deposit
Priority Sign-Up for Inclusion in Ads: Friday, April 1 Registration Deadline for Sponsors & Booths: Friday, April 8
Must provide 400 samples available to visitors Deposit check of $150 to be held and returned (deposit checks will not be returned in the event of a no-show) Please list the food and/or beverage that you will serve:
Exhibitor Booth Please check all that apply: $150 Affton Chamber Member Booth $275 Non-Chamber Member Booth $100 Home-Based Business Booth (can be split between two businesses) $0 Churches & Schools (fee waived if event is promoted to congregations and families) $25 Electric (limited number of booths available with electricity) $15 Tablecloth (no charge if you bring your own table covering) For the purpose of booth placement, will you have a display of 3-feet or taller? Yes No
Contact
Company
Phone
Address Total Enclosed: $ Drop off or mail to: Affton Chamber of Commerce, 9815 Mackenzie Road, St. Louis, MO 63123 FAX to: 314.631.3102 Call or Email: 314.631.3100 or info@afftonchamber.com Sponsored by:
SCHEDULE
AFFTON
CHAMBER OF
Check In 11:30am Lunch 12:00pm Shotgun Start 1:00pm Buffet Dinner Immediately Following Conclusion of Golf Rounds Raffle Basket Winners Announced Presentation of Awards
COMMERCE
THANK YOU CURRENT SPONSORS! American Eagle Credit Union Commerce Bank Gapsch’s Carstar Collision Center Great Southern Bank Harster Heating & Air Conditioning J & J Construction & Remodeling, LLC Neighbors Credit Union Park Forest Apartments and Townhomes Sam’s Club #8205 Spectrum Business Syberg’s—An Eating & Drink Co.
Monday, August 1st at
Tapawingo National Golf Club
Shotgun Start @ 1pm Affton Chamber of Commerce 9815 Mackenzie Rd | Affton, MO 63123 Phone: 314-631-3100 | Fax: 314-631-3102 Email Us! info@afftonchamber.com Visit Us on the Web! www.afftonchamber.com Connect With Us On Facebook!
Rain or Shine
SPONSORSHIP GRAND SPONSOR ……………… $1500 Includes: (2) golf foursomes, full page back cover program ad and company logo on all promotional materials, large banner displayed at check-in and dinner/awards at event conclusion
CORPORATE SPONSOR …….… $1000 Includes: (1) golf foursome, full page inside back cover program ad and company name on large banner displayed at check-in area and at dinner/ awards at event conclusion
SCORECARD SPONSOR…….……$300 Includes: company name/logo on all scorecards
GOLF BALL SPONSOR ……..…….$250 Includes: quarter page program ad and company name/ logo on golf ball sleeves given to attendees
SPECIALTY SPONSORS …Provide Prize Includes: quarter page program ad, newsletter listing and website listing. Must provide prize with $200 value or larger for winner of sponsored contest
_____ Closest to the Pin _____ Longest Drive (Men) _____ Longest Drive (Ladies)
HOLE SPONSOR …………….…… $125 Includes: an 18” x 24” sign at sponsored hole, includes business card program ad
BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR……$300 Provide beverages and snacks on course to golfers, opportunity to decorate golf cart. Includes: signage and half page program ad
BEVERAGE TENT SPONSOR ………. $250
REGISTRATION Complete and Mail or Fax Registration
“Meet and Greet” the participating golfers. Includes: signage and quarter page program ad
Name: _______________________________________
LUNCH OR DINNER SPONSOR …$150
Address: _____________________________________
Quarter page Ad in Golf Program, Recognition at Lunch, Signage on Course, Recognition in Chamber Newsletter and Website. (unlimited availability)
IN KIND SPONSOR Provide single dinner item, soft drinks, water, etc. Includes: quarter page ad in program and signage at event
DONATE GOODY BAG ITEM Approximately 200 items needed
ADVERTISING FULL PAGE (4.5w x 7.5h) …………….…… $75 HALF PAGE (4.5w x 3.75h) ……………..… $50 QUARTER PAGE (4.5w x 2h) …….….…… $25 All ads will appear in black & white *** Please email ad in a .jpeg or image file to the Chamber office by July 11th to be included
PARTICIPATION GOLF FOURSOME ……………..… $500 INDIVIDUAL ENTRY ………..…..… $125 Participation fee includes:
Lunch • Golf Cart • Goody Bag • Dinner Support For YOUR Business Community!
Company: ____________________________________ City/State/Zip: _________________________________ Phone: (
) ______________________________
E-mail: ______________________________________ PLAYER #1 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________ PLAYER #2 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________ PLAYER #3 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________ PLAYER #4 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________
PAYMENT TOTAL: _______________ VISA/MC/DISCOVER Invoice Me Check Card No._______________________________ Expiration __________ Security Code _______ Checks payable to: Affton Chamber of Commerce