August 2020
IN THIS ISSUE 2 :: New Members 3 :: August Meeting & Happy Hour 4 :: Renewing Members 4 :: Affton Community Days 5 :: Golf Tournament 8 :: Key to the 123 10 :: Rock n Roll Bingo 11 :: Member Discounts & News
Masters Sponsor
PGA Sponsors
SAVE THE DATE August 13 :: Thursday General Membership Meeting Orlando’s Event Center 11:15 am August 18 :: Wednesday Golf Tournament Tapawingo National Golf Club 10:00 am August 19 :: Wednesday Economic Development Meeting Zoom 9:00 am August 21 :: Friday Virtual Happy Hour Zoom 4:00-5:00 pm August 25 :: Tuesday Ambassador Committee Meeting Affton Chamber Office 10:00 am September 2 :: Wednesday Key to the 123 Affton Chamber Office-lower level 8:00-9:00 am
Tuesday, August 18 at
Tapawingo National Golf Club Four Person Scramble Shotgun Start @ 10:00 am sign up @ afftonchamber.com or call 314.631.3100
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE NETWORK WITH A FOURSOME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED more information on page 5
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.
EXCEL SPORTS & PHYSICAL THERAPY
Jody Collins coming soon...9523 Gravois Road (63123) 314.367.7450 www.excelsportspt.com Excel provides physical therapy and sports training for people of any age from pediatrics to senior citizens. Watch for their grand opening soon!
HILLSBORO TITLE COMPANY
Kami Kimes coming soon...11402 Gravois Road (63126) 314.575.9005 www.hillsborotitle.com As an independent third party, Hillsboro Title Company offers a diverse array of products to ensure that the financial interests of all parties are protected during real estate transactions and construction projects. We serve residential and commercial clients by providing title insurance, coverage underwriting, and construction disbursement services. In an escrow closing, we conduct the closing on a property and maintain an escrow account holding the funds needed. We also make sure that new title deeds and other closing documents are filed with appropriate entities in a timely and efficient manner.
iBUUMERANG
Susan Morice 2501 Union Road (63125) 314.616.6214 iBuumerang is a technology company that was established in March of 2019. It all begins when I give my customer a FREE igo travel site. It has a code that will open their site, and now you begin to save. You will get up to 35% savings across all travel with benefits including: hotels, rental cars, activities, and more! And when you do activate your igo site, you feed children all over the world. There were 4.4 million servings in 2019 with the Buum Foundation. We are proud to say we are leading the travel business and making our customers extremely happy and their dreams come true. The second part of our company is our ride share company called the VibeRide. It is in parts of Florida and Texas and coming soon. SO...DO YOU BUUMERANG?
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PASKE PEST CONTROL & WILDLIFE SOLUTIONS
Joshua Paske 4888 Baumgartner Rd., Ste A (63129) 314.722.8080 www.paskepestcontrol.com Paske Pest Control & Wildlife Solutions is St. Louis #1 family owned and operated, full service pest control and wildlife solutions company serving both residential and commercial customers throughout Missouri and Illinois. We are committed to providing our customers the best, most comprehensive, eco-friendly, pest control and wildlife solutions services. We believe customer service and 100% customer satisfaction is #1.
RJ CONTRACTING
Ryan Campbell 3023 Watson Road (63139) 314.287.1187 www.rjcstl.com RJ Contracting saw a need for restoration in St. Louis City and wants to restore St. Louis homes one construction project at a time. All of their crew started out working in their homes and turning their hobby into a passion for our city. As a team RJ Contracting can handle every aspect of the real estate process: Katie can help you find your perfect "fixer upper" and help with the finance for the construction project, while Ryan and Jamie work hard to start the construction and finish the project!
SAFEGUARD FORMS & SYSTEMS
Anne Gerding 4185 A Crescent Dr. (63129) 800.763.5454 x1077 www.safeguardservice.com Safeguard is passionate about your success. Everyone at Safeguard — from consultants to graphic designers — does the utmost to create relevant solutions that drive results and boost your ROI. Whether you need promotional items, highsecurity checks, business forms, design, print and delivery services, promotional products, branded apparel, or help with email marketing, we can supply whatever it takes to help you do business better and more profitably.
PARTNERS Diamond...J & J Construction & Remodeling Platinum...9 Mile Garden, Affton Plaza
Thursday, August 13 11:15 am Registration - 11:50 am Lunch Orlando’s Event Center 4300 Hoffmeister, 63125 $15 members | $20 non-members register at afftonchamber.com by August 7 Navigating Health Care as a Small Business Speaker: Michael Butz, MB Insurance Consulting LLC dba MBhealth Learn more about the Chamber Benefit Plan and your options to provide health insurance for your employees. The Chamber Benefit Plan is a simple and affordable medical plan alternative powered by the Missouri Chamber Federation and administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. MEETING SPONSOR
Join us from your home or office on Friday, August 21 at 4:00 pm for a fun, casual time to connect with other members! Watch your email for the Zoom details or email mandy@afftonchamber.com for the log in information.
DO YOU KNOW A BUSINESS WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM AFFTON CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP? As a member, YOU are our best salesperson because YOU know the value of membership! Recruit a new member & you can choose:
lunch at a member meeting or business card newsletter ad
Your name or business must be indicated as referring the new member on their application. The new member cannot have been a member during the past 2 years.
AFFTON CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY Pantry Requests: Canned Vegetables especially peas, mixed, carrots, yams & potatoes
Laundry Detergent Toilet Tissue Peanut Butter Pasta Sauce Meal Helpers Rice, pasta & potato mixes, Hamburger Helper
Canned Entrees chili, chicken, beef stew, Vienna sausages, chicken & dumplings
PARTNERS Platinum...Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Harster Heating & Air Conditioning
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Thanks to the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships. Year joined is in parentheses. Listed renewals are June 26-July 22.
presented by
Behrmann Company (2018) Sam’s Steakhouse (2017) Special School District (2008)
AFFTON COMMUNITY DAYS PARADE We are sorry to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Affton Days Parade that was scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2020. After much discussion, the Affton Chamber of Commerce Parade Committee and Board of Directors feel the prudent approach is to prioritize the health and safety of all since it would be impossible to maintain a safe social distance within the crowd and participants. We anticipate a bigger and better Affton Days Parade in 2021!
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Best wishes to the students, teachers & administrators on their first day back at: Affton School District, Bayless School District, Cor Jesu Academy, Holy Cross Academy, Lindbergh Schools, Lutheran High School South, St. Louis Carpenters J.A.P., and the Special School District.
PARTNERS Gold…Mercy Hospital South, Tammy Luechtefeld - State Farm Agent Silver…Affton Veterinary Clinic, Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center
VOLUNTEER
GOLF
network with other members
foursomes or individuals welcome
enjoy the outdoors
donate an item for the
GOODY BAGS or SILENT AUCTION
Tuesday, AUGUST 18 10:00 am Shotgun Start 8:30 am Check In
$125 per golfer includes 18 holes with cart, lunch, dinner & drinks Masters Sponsor
PGA Sponsors
Beverage Tent Sponsors Commerce Bank Delmar Gardens & Garden Villas South Maverick SoftWash Merx Flooring State Farm-Dane Huxel
Beverage Cart Sponsors Affton Plaza Affton Veterinary Clinic Gapsch Carstar Collision Center
Contest Hole Sponsors Fran Ann Engraving Great Southern Bank SSM Health-Physical Therapy Hole-In-One Sponsor Bommarito Chevy South
Hole Sponsors 9 Mile Garden | Affton Plaza Bartolino’s South | DECA Realty Dill, Bamvakais & O’Keefe PC Gateway Tree Care J & J Construction & Remodeling Syberg’s: An Eating & Drink Co. Golf Ball Sponsor Woodard Cleaning & Restoration
Official Photographer Cindy’s Photo PARTNERS Bronze...Affton Christian Food Pantry, Cindy’s Photo, Commerce Bank, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company
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July Membership Meeting
Sponsored by:
July 9, 2020
Thanks...
9 Mile Garden & their food trucks for the delicious lunch. Meeting Sponsor: 9 Mile Garden Greeters Rob Smith, Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center and Dr. Tara Brooks, Affton Veterinary Clinic Photos provided by Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo & Jim Kettelkamp, Desktop Graphics
New Member Jeff Fitter Super Smokers BBQ
New Member Kami Kimes Hillsboro Title Company
New Member Susan Morice iBuumerang
New Member Jody Collins Excel Sports & Physical Therapy
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PARTNERS Diamond...J & J Construction & Remodeling Platinum...9 Mile Garden, Affton Plaza
Ribbon Cutting at 9 Mile Garden July 9, 2020
A huge thanks to our members who generously share their time and talents behind the camera! Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo Jim Kettelkamp, Desktop Graphics
PARTNERS Platinum...Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Harster Heating & Air Conditioning
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Did you know…
Unlock your Membership! Wednesday, September 2 8:00 am -9:00 am Affton Chamber office Can’t make it? Contact us to set up a 1-on-1 in person or over Zoom! Learn how to make the most of your Affton Chamber membership by taking advantage of opportunities to network, market your business, use online tools, and more!
New Members, New Representatives, and Prospective Members Welcome
Complimentary Please RSVP at afftonchamber.com.
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you can increase your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) by creating a Traffic Catcher Site (TCS) at www.afftonchamber.com!
Want to learn more?
Attend our Key to the 123 Seminar on September 4 or contact the Chamber office.
“Your website features are very impressive!”
-Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union
“I learned so much about the Chamber today!”
-Beatriz Nunez, Language Access Multicultural People
POST CLASSIFIED ADS & HELP WANTED Did you know that Affton Chamber members can post classified ads on our website? It is included in your membership! Visit the Classified Ads or Help Wanted pages at afftonchamber.com to submit yours.
PARTNERS Gold…Mercy Hospital South, Tammy Luechtefeld - State Farm Agent Silver…Affton Veterinary Clinic, Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center
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In early June 2020, SCORE surveyed business owners who have been in operation for at least a year about the effects of covid on their businesses, and this infographic highlights the findings. Data is from a SCORE survey conducted from May 27 – June 10, 2020. 664 business owners responded with 468 respondents in business for one year or more. (www.score.org)
Most employers have had to reduce the number of workers or worker pay, but 50% hope to hire in a year. Since March 15, 2020, businesses have done the following with respect to their workers: • 37.3% furloughed or laid off temporarily • 33.8% had no change • 31.4% reduced employee hours/pay • 9.8% fired worker/s • 9.1% hired new workers
More established businesses have received outside financial help than government aid in the past three months. As of June: • 43.7% have received delays for existing loan payments. • 37.1% have received new loans. • 25.7% have received improved payment terms from vendors. • 12% have received support from crowdfunding or other community requests. • 10.8% have received expanded lines of credit. 55% of businesses applied for the PPP, and 78% of applicants received some portion. • 65.4% that applied for PPP received the full amount requested. • 22.1% that applied for PPP did not receive anything. • 12.6% that applied for PPP received a portion of the amount requested. Established businesses are adapting in a variety of ways. • 43% are implementing COVID-19 customer communications. • 27% are seeking new target markets. • 25% have made no changes. • 25% added telephone appointments. • 24% changed their business model. • 23% added new products and services. • 20% added enhancements to an online store. • 19% added delivery and pick-up options.
Most are providing employees with PPE and flexible work schedules. 57% have provided PPE. 50% revised employee policies. 40% are teleworking. 25% are implementing employee health screenings. 25% have staggered employee schedules. 24% are making accommodations for at-risk employees. 17% are cross-training in case workers are absent. 9% made no changes.
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They are cleaning more and adjusting spaces and hours. • 57% are deep cleaning. • 40% have adjusted business hours. • 37% are limiting the number of customers. • 33% have changed the physical space. • 26% have made no changes. • 12% have consulted with insurance and lawyers to protect against lawsuits. • 11% have found additional suppliers as backup.
PARTNERS Bronze...Affton Christian Food Pantry, Cindy’s Photo, Commerce Bank, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company
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:: registration coming soon ::
COMMITTEE IS FORMING NOW!
Are you interested in planning a fun night for Chamber members, their families, and residents to test their musical knowledge? Contact Charlie Merx at 314.544.7464
Our Condolences to Chief Nick Fahs of the Affton Fire Protection District for the passing of his mother-in law, Dolores J. Dexter.
Newsletters are sent to every member and emailed to additional representatives. To advertise in this newsletter, contact or submit your camera-ready artwork to:
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
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Did you receive your Monthly SIR? What’s a SIR? It’s a Statistics Information Report! This new feature of the Member’s Area gives you a snapshot of your online presence through our website. Included are counts of online Membership Directory and Traffic Catcher Site views for your organization. Watch for your email with the subject: “Your Affton Chamber Monthly Statistics Information Report” If you have any questions, please contact the Affton Chamber office...we're happy to help!
PARTNERS Diamond...J & J Construction & Remodeling Platinum...9 Mile Garden, Affton Plaza
If you have hired someone, received an award, or added to your family, send it to mandy@afftonchamber.com by the 15th of the month for publication in the next month’s newsletter.
Shop Chamber Members! See more offers and details at afftonchamber.com Add your offer to this list by emailing mandy@afftonchamber.com
Congratulations to Edward Jones for being ranked No. 1 among investment firms for customer experience in The US Customer Experience Index, 2020. This is the fifth consecutive year the firm has received the highest spot on the CX Index among investment firms from Forrester Research, an independent research firm. Dan Roper and Scott Zarinelli are local member financial advisors.
Ad Source One—10% discount. 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.
F2 Garage Door Solutions—Free safety inspection for garage door and garage door opener! Fran Ann Engraving—10% off purchase from store.
Congratulations to Robert Seay of MB Insurance Consulting for being recognized by the Department of Health and Human Services as a member of the 2020 Elite Marketplace Circle of Champions.
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. Insite Advice—Free Extended Internet Marketing Analysis ($300 value)
- save the date -
FALL BBQ
Precision Garage Door of St. Louis—Free tube and tune-up with any repair service. St. Louis Bone and Joint Center—FREE Consultation/Exam and Report of Findings.
Saturday, October 3
Thanks… Amanda Willis with Grant Hickman Real Estate Advisors for providing addresses for our quarterly New Resident Mailing.
Participants: 9 Mile Garden, Affton Christian Food Pantry; Enhance LLC; Harster Heating & Air Conditioning; MBhealth; Natural Healing Therapies; State Farm-Tammy Luechtefeld; Syberg's-An Eating & Drink Co. Save the date for the next New Resident Mailing... 200 inserts | $40 half-page | $80 full-page Thursday, October 15 @ 1 pm
DO YOU HAVE THIS CARD? It can save you money!
Just present this card when you check out to save on office supplies and printing. Need one? Contact the Chamber office.
PARTNERS Platinum...Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Harster Heating & Air Conditioning
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PRSRT STD U.S. Postage
AFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.afftonchamber.com 9815 Mackenzie Road Affton, MO 63123-5424
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ST. LOUIS, MO PERMIT No. 3156
TIME-DATED MATERIAL
2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers President President-Elect
JUNE 2019
Vice-President
• New Members: Excel Sports & Physical Therapy, The
Secretary
Mark & Kim Team—Keller Williams.
• Held Virtual June General Membership Meeting • Held four (4) Virtual Happy Hours • Monthly Board of Directors Meeting (virtual) • Virtually Conducted Key to the 123 Seminar • Hosted Annual Blood Drive • Hosted Annual Spring BBQ • Committee Meetings: Ambassadors, Golf Tournament, Economic Development • Member Communication: 3 E-Blasts (7 members participated) and 1 E-News • Website: 1,080 page views (557 unique visits); top visited pages: History of Affton, Calendar, Member Directory; 12,816 impressions of banner ads on website & member’s area with 121 click-thrus
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Treasurer
Carrie Carrigan Great Southern Bank Marty Carr Deca Realty Co. Inc. Cindy Tiefenbrunn Cindy’s Photo Lois Mans Farmers Insurance Agency Dane Huxel State Farm Insurance
Directors Michael Bamvakais Jake Baretich Dr. Tara Brooks Alex Knebel Yvonne Merlotti Charlie Merx Gerard Schmidt Rob Smith Rich Whited
Affton Plaza Merx Flooring ServPro Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center PenTech Computer Services
Ex-Officio Chief Nick Fahs Capt. Melissa Webb
Affton Fire Protection District St. Louis County Police-Affton
Lisa Rackley Mandy Montgomery
Dill, Bamvakais & O’Keefe, PC J & J Construction & Remodeling Affton Veterinary Clinic
Executive Director Office Assistant
SCHEDULE Check In 8:30 am Shotgun Start 10:00am Lunch included Buffet Dinner Immediately Following Conclusion of Golf Rounds Raffle Basket Winners Announced Presentation of Awards
AFFTON
Masters Sponsor:
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PGA Sponsors:
THANK YOU CURRENT SPONSORS! 9 Mile Garden
J&J Construction & Remodeling
Affton Plaza
Harster Heating & Air Conditioning
Affton Fire Protection District
Maverick SoftWash
Affton Veterinary Clinic
McKelvey Homes
Alex Knebel-Mixed
Merx Flooring
Bartolino’s South
Pasta House
Bommarito South
Rick Simmon-Mixed
Commerce Bank
ServPro of Affton/Webster Groves
Dane Huxel-State Farm
SSM Health - Physical Therapy
Deca Realty
Syberg’s-An Eating & Drinking Co.
Delmar Gardens-
Tammy Luechtefeld-State Farm
Garden Villas South
Woodard Cleaning & Restoration
Dill, Bamvakais & O’Keefe, PC Fran Ann Engraving Gapsch's Carstar Collision Center Gateway Tree Care Great Southern Bank
Tuesday, August 18th at
Tapawingo National Golf Club
Shotgun Start @ 10:00am Affton Chamber of Commerce
Rain or Shine
9815 Mackenzie Rd | Affton, MO 63123 Phone: 314-631-3100 Email Us! info@afftonchamber.com Visit Us on the Web! www.afftonchamber.com Connect With Us On Facebook!
Masters Sponsor:
SPONSORSHIP MASTERS SPONSOR ……………$1200 Includes: (2) golf foursomes, full page back cover program ad and company logo on all promotional materials, large banner (sponsor provides) displayed at check-in and dinner/awards at event conclusion
PGA SPONSOR …….… …………... $750 Includes: (1) golf foursome, full page inside back cover program ad and company logo on all promotional materials, large banner (sponsor provides) displayed at check-in area and dinner/awards at event conclusion
SCORECARD SPONSOR…….……$300 Includes: company name/logo on all scorecards
GOLF BALL SPONSOR ……..…….$250
Sponsor provides golf balls and has opportunity to hand out golf balls to players at registration. Includes: quarter page program ad, newsletter listing and website listing
SPECIALTY SPONSORS ……….…$200 Opportunity to staff hole, provide your company swag and interactive experience with golfers with game, raffle or food – great networking opportunity. Sponsor provides prize for winner, minimum value $50. Includes: quarter page program ad, newsletter listing and website listing
_____ Closest to the Pin SOLD _____ Longest Drive (Men) SOLD _____ Longest Drive (Ladies) SOLD
HOLE SPONSOR …………….…… $125
Includes: an 18” x 24” sign at sponsored hole, includes business card program ad
BEVERAGE TENT SPONSOR ………. $250 Opportunity to staff tent, provide your company swag and interactive experience with golfers with game, raffle or food – great networking opportunity. Includes: quarter page program ad, newsletter listing and website listing
LUNCH/DINNER SPONSOR………$150 Quarter page ad in Golf Program, Recognition at Lunch & Dinner, Recognition in Chamber Newsletter and Website. (unlimited availability)
IN KIND DONATION SPONSORS • Soda/Water Drink Sponsor • Snack Sponsor
• Signage Sponsor-Printing
• Program Sponsor-Printing
DONATE GOODY BAG ITEM
REGISTRATION Complete and Mail Registration or Register Online at www.afftonchamber.com Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ City/State/Zip: _________________________________ Phone: (
) ______________________________
E-mail: ______________________________________
Approximately 100 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
PARTICIPATION GOLF FOURSOME.....................................$450 GOLF FOURSOME…………….…...............$500 GOLF FOURSOME PLUS…………………..$600 Includes foursome with hole sponsorship
INDIVIDUAL ENTRY ………..…..…………..$125 Participation fee includes: Lunch • Golf Cart • Goody Bag • Dinner Support For YOUR Business Community!
PLAYER #1 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________ PLAYER #2 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________ PLAYER #3 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________ PLAYER #4 Name: _______________________________________ Company: ____________________________________
PAYMENT TOTAL: _______________ VISA/MC/DISCOVER/AMEX Invoice Me Check Card No._______________________________ Expiration __________ Security Code _______ Checks payable to: Affton Chamber of Commerce