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November 2020

IN THIS ISSUE 2 :: New Members & Mbr Drive 3 :: Virtual Happy Hour & Gala 4 :: Key to the 123 5 :: Member Benefits 8 :: Social Spotlight 9 :: Renewing Members & Partnership 10 :: Member News 11 :: Member Discounts

SAVE THE DATE November 11 :: Wednesday Office Closed November 12 :: Thursday Economic Outlook Breakfast LiUNA Event Center 7:30-9:00 am November 13 :: Friday Annual Award Nominations Due November 18 :: Wednesday Economic Development Meeting Zoom 9:00 am November 20 :: Friday Virtual Happy Hour Zoom 4:00 pm November 24 :: Tuesday Ambassador Committee Meeting Affton Chamber Office 10:00 am November 26 & 27 Office Closed November 28 :: Saturday Small Business Saturday

Thursday, November 12, 2020 7:30 â€“ 9:00 am LiUNA Event Center 4532 South Lindbergh Blvd., 63127

$35 includes admission and breakfast Recognizing the economic significance of the St. Louis Mid-County Region, 10 area Chambers of Commerce have joined to present the 5th Annual MidCounty Region Area Chamber Economic Outlook Breakfast

Keynote Speakers Alex Garza, M.D.

Incident Commander, St. Louis Regional Pandemic Taskforce

Dr. Simone Cummings

Dean, George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology, Webster University

Craig Fehr

CFA Investment Strategist, Edward Jones

Emcee Carol Daniel

KMOX Anchor and Radio Personality

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.

CORALIC ARCHITECTURE

Edin Coralic 2643 Carousel Dr. (63125) 314.578.4953 www.coralicarchitecture.com Coralic Architecture is a St. Louis based architecture firm providing professional services in the residential and commercial sector.

PRINCEP LLC

Dana Brewer 1515 Lafayette Ave., Unit 512 (63104) 636.399.4789 International lubricant sales for Schaeffer Manufacturing Company.

SMOOTHIE KING

Nafees Rehmatullah 9301 Gravois Road (63123) 314.390.2877 www.locations.smoothieking.com/ll/US/MO/St_Louis/9301-Gravois-Rd Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors, nutritional products, and snacks.

STATE BANK

Tony Pelizzaro 6969 S. Lindbergh Blvd. (63123) 314.904.3272 www.sbw.bank State Bank is a full services financial institution with headquarters in Waterloo, IL and 5 locations. A new branch recently opened in South County at the corner of Lindbergh Blvd. and Union Road. State Bank has been serving customers for over 125 years and provides customers with the latest in technology-based banking solutions. State Bank is a strong supporter of the communities it serves.

THE VALUES CONVERSATION

Jeff Arthur 9051 Watson Road, Suite 165 (63126) 314.402.6439 www.tvcleadership.com The Values Conversation facilitates values-based growth and development thru top values identification setting business strategies and leadership/employee support.

ITâ€™S MEMBERSHIP DRIVE TIME! Do you know a business that isnâ€™t a member, but should be? This is a great time to join!

If they join between October 1 and December 31, the rest of 2020 is FREE! Not sure of all the benefits of being a member? Visit afftonchamber.com/ join.html or contact the Chamber office 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. 2

PARTNERS Diamond...J & J Construction & Remodeling Platinum...9 Mile Garden, Affton Plaza

Join us from your home or office on Friday, November 20 at 4:00 pm for a fun, casual time to connect with other members! All Happy Hour attendees will be entered into a drawing for a prize from our sponsor ServPro...but, you must be present to win! Watch for the direct Zoom link or use Meeting ID: 839 8633 6082 Passcode: 886189

Sponsored by:

October 8, 2020

Thanks...

LiUNA Event Center for the delicious lunch. Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy-Affton for sponsoring the meeting and having flu shots available to attendees. Greeters Dr. Tara Brooks, Affton Veterinary Clinic and Gerard Schmidt, ServPro. Candidate Forum guests: Candidates for State Senate, 1st District: Doug Beck & Dr. David Lenihan Candidates for State Representative, 94th District: Jean Pretto & James Murphy Candidates for State Representative, 93rd District: Bridget Walsh Moore & Gabe Jones Candidates for State Representative, 92nd District: Michael Burton & Bill Heisse Candidates for County Council, 6th District: Bob Burns & Ernie Trakas  Photos provided by Cindy’s Photo    

The 50/50 amount of $40 was won by Eve Brandes, Affton Christian Food Pantry. County Councilman Ernie Trakas won a prize donated by Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy-Affton. Nancy Luechtefeld, Unique Journeys; Greg Moore; and David Eschbach, Spirit One Automotive each won a prize donated by ServPro. Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo won a prize donated by Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes. Want to see your name mentioned here? Attend a meeting, buy 50/50 tickets & win OR donate an item for the 50/50 drawing.

PARTNERS Diamond...J & J Construction & Remodeling Platinum...9 Mile Garden, Affton Plaza

FALL BBQ - OCTOBER 3, 2020 Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and the community who braved the chilly, wet weather for BBQ! A special thank you to Jake & CJ Baretich of J&J Construction and Remodeling for organizing the barbeque and Cotton’s Ace Hardware for allowing us to use their parking lot. Thanks to Cindy Tiefenbrunn of Cindy’s Photo for the photos!

Ticket Sponsor:

Thank You Volunteers! Jeff Arthur, The Values Conversation Mike Bamvakais, Dill, Bamvakais & O’Keefe, PC C.J. Baretich, J & J Construction & Remodeling Drew Baretich, J & J Construction & Remodeling Dr. Tara Brooks, Affton Veterinary Clinic State Representative Bob Burns Dianne Burns Bob Burtelow Mike Butz, MB Insurance Consulting dba MB Health Mark Casaleggi, ABC Animal & Insect Innovations LLC Sue Casaleggi, ABC Animal & Insect Innovations LLC Gary Chippendale, All Family Care James Coats, STL TAX Brandon Daniels, Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center Glenn Eckert, State Farm Insurance Bonnie Fiebiger, Financial Resolutions LLC Zach Gerullis, J & J Construction & Remodeling Beth Gieseler, J & J Construction & Remodeling Mike Hale, Maverick Softwash Jim Kettelkamp, Desktop Graphics Sandy Kettelkamp, Desktop Graphics

Nancy Luechtefeld, Unique Journeys, LLC Greg Mans, Lois Mans Farmers Insurance Agency Lois Mans, Lois Mans Farmers Insurance Agency Yvonne Merlotti, Affton Plaza Charlie Merx, Merx Flooring Linda Moder, J & J Construction & Remodeling Charles Montgomery, 24-7 Animal & Pest Control Mandy Montgomery, Affton Chamber of Commerce Angie Muegge, Sharpshooters Pit & Grill Brit Pollman, Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center Jordan Prestidge, J & J Construction & Remodeling Lisa Rackley, Affton Chamber of Commerce Eric Roberts, J & J Construction & Remodeling Gerard Schmidt, ServPro Luis Seise, State Farm Insurance-Huxel Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo County Councilman Ernie Trakas Lori Trakas Dick Walkenbach, Insurance Concepts Rich Whited, PenTech Computer Services Inc. Amanda Willis, Amanda Willis with eXp Realty

PARTNERS Platinum...Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Harster Heating & Air Conditioning

ANNUAL INVESTMENT INVOICES will be mailed the first week of November. Your annual investment is due January 1.

If you don’t receive yours, please contact the office.

Thanks… • Amanda Willis with eXp Realty for providing

addresses for our quarterly New Resident Mailing. • Participants: Affton Christian Food Pantry, Harster Heating & Air Conditioning, Hillsboro Title Company, Spirit One Automotive, 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 Friday, January 15 @ 1 pm

Did you know over 2,000 people follow us on Facebook?

We want to get your message to them! Contact us and we'll visit to take a video or picture to share. Let us (& all our followers) know how you're doing business now. You can include specials, features, and/or modifications.

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

This is another benefit of membership!

PARTNERS Gold…Mercy Hospital South, Tammy Luechtefeld - State Farm Agent Silver…Affton Veterinary Clinic, Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center

2021 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Thanks to the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships. Year joined is in parentheses. Listed renewals are September 25-October 22.

Diane Ayer (2018)

A great way to get to make new connections and increase your network is to

volunteer on an event committee Committees currently looking for members:

Ambassador Annual Auction & Awards Dinner Gala Affton Community & Business Expo

The Affton Chamber Partnership Program is a pre-paid package of annual Chamber activities, programs, projects, events and functions. It offers the convenience of one annual payment for all events with additional exposure throughout the year. Depending on your partnership level, you may also receive website advertising on the Affton Chamber home page and multiple additional pages and monthly newsletter advertising. All levels are listed on our partnership banner that is prominently displayed at events. See the newsletter insert for more details. Interested in this enhancement to your membership? Contact the office!

2021 MEETING SPONSORHIPS AVAILABLE ... $100 one luncheon attendee | 3-5 minute “commercial” at meeting exclusive rights to place materials on tables | recognition on all promotional materials Call the Chamber office if you're interested!

PARTNERS Bronze...Affton Christian Food Pantry, Cindy’s Photo, Commerce Bank, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company

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.

Congratulations to Andre’s Banquets & Catering, Citizens National Bank, and Orlando’s Catering for being voted businesses with the best value in St. Louis by St. Louis Small Business Monthly. Congratulations to Kami Kimes, Hillsboro Title Company for receiving the 2019 Affiliate of the Year Award from the Southern Gateway Association of Realtors!

Congratulations to the Cor Jesu Academy Varsity Golf team for earning 4th place at the MSHSAA State Championship Tournament making school history, as the first set of Chargers to qualify for the state team tournament since 2006! Way to go, Chargers!

Congratulations to our Executive Director Lisa Rackley on the birth of her newest grandchild, Logan Christopher Van de Riet!

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 28, 2020 (Saturday after Thanksgiving)

CELEBRATE & SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES & all they do for their communities! If you’re planning special sales...send us the details

& we’ll promote it on our Facebook page.

Use #ShopSmall and #SmallBizSat Create Photo Opportunities Encourage Social Shares Have Early Bird Specials Offer Unique Deals Offer Gift Certificates Create of Gift Guide

PARTNERS Diamond...J & J Construction & Remodeling Platinum...9 Mile Garden, Affton Plaza

CHAMBER BENEFIT PLAN Looking for health insurance options for 2020? There’s Strength in Numbers! We are proud to offer a medical plan that lets small businesses join together for more plan options and lower rates. Say hello to the Chamber Benefit Plan. A multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) designed for small businesses who are members of a qualified Chamber of Commerce, like ours. Powered by the Missouri Chamber Federation and administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the Chamber Benefit Plan is available to small group employers in Missouri who have 2 to 50 eligible employees. To find out if you qualify, contact one of our members that are Chamber Benefit Plan Certified Brokers: MB Health 314.544.5400 Sonus Benefits 314.677.2550

Shop Chamber Members! See more offers and details at afftonchamber.com Add your offer to this list by emailing mandy@afftonchamber.com 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. 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) MB Health—$50 discount on Business Consultations

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.

Send an E-Blast (only $25) E-Blasts are a weekly email of member-submitted ads, offers, events and/or coupons. Multiple members can participate.

DO YOU HAVE THIS CARD?

TO PARTICIPATE: Submit a full page (png or pdf) to the Chamber office along with $25 payment. Subject line of email will include names of participating members on Thursday each week.

Just present this card when you check out to save on office supplies and printing. Need one? Contact the Chamber office.

It can save you money!

Contact the Chamber Office today! PARTNERS Platinum...Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Harster Heating & Air Conditioning

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

Carrie Carrigan

President-Elect

Marty Carr

SEPTEMBER 2020

Vice-President

Cindy Tiefenbrunn

• New Members: PRINCEP LLC • Held September General Membership Meeting • Held Virtual Happy Hour • Ribbon Cutting at Hillsboro Title Company • Conducted the Key to the 123 Seminar • Monthly Board of Directors Meeting • Committee Meetings: Ambassadors, Annual Gala,

Secretary

Lois Mans

Treasurer

Dane Huxel

Great Southern Bank Deca Realty Co. Inc.

Economic Development, Economic Outlook Breakfast, Golf Tournament • Member Communication: 4 E-Blasts (5 members participated) and 1 E-News

• Website: 1,077 page views (534 unique visits); top visited pages: History of Affton, Member Directory, Calendar; 8,629 impressions of banner ads on website & member’s area with 105 click-thrus

Cindy’s Photo

Farmers Insurance Agency State Farm Insurance Directors Michael Bamvakais Jake Baretich Dr. Tara Brooks Alex Knebel Yvonne Merlotti Charlie Merx Angie Muegge Gerard Schmidt Rob Smith Rich Whited Ex-Officio Chief Nick Fahs Lt. Brad Kelling Lisa Rackley Mandy Montgomery

Dill, Bamvakais & O’Keefe, PC J & J Construction & Remodeling Affton Veterinary Clinic Affton Plaza Merx Flooring Sharpshooters Pit & Grill ServPro Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center PenTech Computer Services

Affton Fire Protection District St. Louis County Police-Affton Executive Director Office Assistant

AFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2021 PARTNERSHIP LIST ▪ ▪

Please return by January 4, 2021

▪ ▪

Program Partnerships provide a unique opportunity to a selected group of member businesses/organizations to benefit from a pre-paid package of annual Chamber activities, programs, projects, events and functions. By becoming a Program Partner, your business/organization benefits from additional exposure by prominently displaying your name and logo at Chamber functions throughout the year. Program Partner identification on the Chamber website is also included. Program Partnerships provide the convenience of one annual payment for all Chamber of Commerce events.

COMPANY NAME _____________________________________________________  DIAMOND

PARTNERSHIP LEVEL Your selections below should be equal or less than the indicated partnership level amount desired.

 GOLD

$1500

includes selections below plus: • Company on Banner at all events • Web Ads: banner on 2 sub-pages • Published Newsletter–Business Card Ad for 6 months

• Partnership Plaque • Company Name in all newsletters

CONTACT__________________________________________ $2500

 PLATINUM

$2000

includes selections below plus: • Company on Banner at all events • Web Ads: logo on home page, banner on 4 sub-pages • Published Newsletter – Half-Page Ad

includes selections below plus: • Company on Banner at all events • Web Ads: logo on home page, banner on 4 sub-pages • Published Newsletter–Quarter-Page Ad

• Partnership Plaque • Company Name in all newsletters

 SILVER

 BRONZE

for 6 months

$1000

includes selections below plus: • Company on Banner at all events • Web Ads: banner on 2 sub-page • Partnership Plaque • Company Name in all newsletters

for 6 months

$500

includes selections below plus: • Company on Banner at all events • Company Name in all newsletters

PARTNERSHIP SELECTIONS: $__________ 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT 1-3 Employees = $115 26-50 Employees = $290 100+ Employees = $450

4-15 Employees = $160 51-75 Employees = $345

16-25 Employees = $240 76-100 Employees = $395

MONTHLY MEETINGS (excludes Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast Sponsor, & December) Member meetings @ $15.00 per person, per meeting (#_________ x $15) General Meeting Sponsorship (month:______________________________)excludes August Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast Sponsor (April 2021)

$__________  $ 100  $ 150 

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING (300 mailed monthly) Business Card: 6=$150/12=$270 | 1/4 Page: 6=$250/12=$450 | 1/2 Page: 6=$375/12=$675 Inserts: You provide us 300 copies, (month: _______________)

$__________  $ 100 

NEW RESIDENT MAILING (200 Quarterly in January, April, July & October) Insert in Four (4) Quarterly Packets: Half Page=$160 | Full Page=$320

$__________ 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Email Blast (two blast per month limit) (dates:_________________________) (#__________ x $25)

$__________ 

AFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2021 PARTNERSHIP LIST (cont.) COMPANY NAME _____________________________________________________ 2021-2022 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY (8,500+ homes/businesses) Quarter Page=$175 | Half Page=$325 | Full Page=$450 | Centerfold (2 pages)=$800 Inside Front Cover=$650 | Inside Back Cover=$550 | Outside Back Cover=$750 circle choice

$__________ 

ANNUAL AWARDS & DINNER AUCTION GALA (February 6, 2021) Tickets $40 per person, tables of 8 or 10 available (#_________ x $40) Sponsorship: SOLD-Presenting=$1000 (8 tickets) | Major Sponsor=$500 (4 tickets) circle choice SOLD -Jewelry Raffle=$350 | SOLD-Wall of Wine Sponsor=$350 Volunteer Table Sponsor=$300 First Responder Sponsor=$350 | Section=$250 | Supporter=$100

$__________  $__________ 

AFFTON COMMUNITY & BUSINESS EXPO (April 2021) Sponsorship: Major=$350 | Bag=$75 Exhibitor Table $150 | Electric=$25

$__________  $__________ 

$__________  $__________ 

$__________ 

ROCK ‘N ROLL BINGO NIGHT (October 2021) Table of Eight Sponsorship: SOLD-Presenting=$500 | Beverage=$250 circle choice Poker Hand=$100 | Popcorn=$100 | Round=$100

$ 160  $__________ 

CUSTOM _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

$__________ 

LEVEL _________________________________________ PAYMENT OPTIONS:  CHECK ENCLOSED

TOTAL:

$__________

 CREDIT CARD (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express) Credit Card #______________________________________________________________________ Name on Card _____________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date_________________________

CVV Code_______________

Billing Address #________________

Billing Zip Code __________________

Signature__________________________________________________________________________

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Saturday, February 6, 2021 5:30-10:30 pm Andre’s Banquet Center Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala

 Presenting Sponsorship

$1,000

Exclusive Sponsorship

- (8) Tickets to Auction, Seating at Reserved Table premium location - Inside Front Cover Ad (7½” w x 9¾” h black & white) in Auction Program - Logo on Invitation and all promotional material - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media (newsletter, website, etc.)

 Major Sponsorship

$500

- (4) Tickets to Auction - Half-Page Ad (7½” w x 5” h black & white) in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media

$350

Exclusive Sponsorship

- (2) Tickets to Auction - Quarter-Page Ad (3½”w x 5” h black & white) in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media

 First Responder Sponsorship

$350

- Full-Page Ad (7½” w x 9¾” h black & white) in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media (newsletter, website, etc.) Designed for company desiring to support but unable to attend

 Volunteer Table Sponsorship

$300

- Half-Page Ad (7½” w x 5” h black & white) in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media (newsletter, website, etc.) Designed for company desiring to support but unable to attend

$250

Limited Sponsorship - (2) Tickets to Auction - Business Card Ad (3½” w x 2” h black & white)

in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media (newsletter, website, etc.)

 Supporter Sponsorship

$100

- Signage at Event, Recognition in Media

(newsletter, website, etc.)

 Wall of Wine Sponsorship

Presenting Sponsor

 Section Sponsorship

(newsletter, website, etc.)

 Jewelry Raffle Sponsorship

4254 Telegraph Road St. Louis, MO 63129

$350

Exclusive Sponsorship

- (2) Tickets to Auction - Quarter-Page Ad (3½”w x 5” h black & white) in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media

(newsletter, website, etc.) Designed for company desiring to support but unable to attend

 In-Kind Resource Sponsorship

- Quarter-Page Ad (3½”w x 5” h black & white) in Auction Program - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media

(newsletter, website, etc.) Designed for company offering their resources for: Printing (Auction Invitations & Programs, Awards Programs), Flowers

(newsletter, website, etc.)

Deadline for inclusion in Auction program is Friday, January 22, 2021 ** Ads for Program will appear in Black and White. Please email ad in a JPEG or image file **

Name____________________________________________ Business Name_________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________

State ______

Zip ________

Phone _______________________________________

MC, Visa, Discover, AmEx # _____________________________________________Exp. _____________ V-Code_______

Send completed form and payment to: Affton Chamber of Commerce, 9815 Mackenzie Road - Affton, MO 63123

Saturday, February 6, 2021 5:30-10:30 pm Andre’s Banquet Center 4254 Telegraph Road St. Louis, MO 63129

Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala Presenting Sponsor

Affton Chamber of Commerce

2021 Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala Program Advertising Form

By placing an ad in the Affton Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala program you can: • Reach potential buyers for your product and/or service • Enhance your image and promote good community/business relations • Help the Chamber continue its mission to promote the business and general interests of the greater Affton community, and to provide opportunities to network, advertise and educate its member businesses.

PLEASE REVIEW OPTIONS BELOW AND INDICATE SELECTED AD SIZE Deadline for inclusion is Friday, January 22, 2021.

** Ads for Program will appear in Black and White. Please email ad in a PNG or JPEG image file **

Ad Size □ Full Page Ad

□ Half Page Ad □ Quarter Page Ad □ Business Card Ad

Dimensions (w x h) 7½” x 9¾”

Cost $100

7½” x 5”

$ 75

3½” x 5”

$ 50

3½” x 2”

$ 25

Name_________________________________________ Business Name_________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________

State ______

Zip ________

Phone _____________________________________

MC, Visa, Discover, AmEx# _____________________________________________Exp. _____________ V-Code _________

Send completed form and payment to: Affton Chamber of Commerce, 9815 Mackenzie Road - Affton, MO 63123