November 2021
2 :: New Members & BREW 3 :: Ribbon Cuttings 3 :: Economic Outlook Breakfast 4 :: Keys to Chamber Success 4 :: Member News 5 :: Rock n Roll Bingo 10 :: Annual Gala 11 :: Member Discounts
Visit from Santa | Ugly Sweater Contest Board of Directors Installation November 4 :: Thursday Ribbon Cutting More for Less Remodeling 11:00 am November 11 :: Thursday Economic Outlook Breakfast LiUNA Event Center 7:30 am November 11 :: Thursday Office Closed November 17 :: Wednesday Economic Development Meeting *Members Only* Affton Fire Protection District 9:00 am November 17 :: Wednesday Ribbon Cutting AJ Wellness Pharmacy 12:00 noon November 18 :: Thursday BREW Women’s Networking Group Location: TBA 9:00 am
Collection of Personal Care & Toiletry Items for Affton Christian Food Pantry & Feed My People Thursday, December 9 11:15 am Registration - 11:50 am Lunch River City Casino & Hotel 777 River City Casino Blvd., 63125 $20 members | $25 non-members register at afftonchamber.com by December 3 All St. Louis County guidelines for gatherings including face coverings and social distancing will be followed. Meeting Sponsor:
November 25 & 26 Office Closed November 27 :: Saturday Small Business Saturday November 30 :: Tuesday Ambassador Committee Meeting Affton Chamber Office 10:00 am 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.
AK TRANSPORTATION INC.
Cody Kuykendall 9733 Gravois (63123) 636.225.6594 AK Transportation, Inc. has been in continuous operations since 1994 serving the Greater St Louis area, recently under the new ownership of Cody Kuykendall, providing refrigerated transportation services. As a small local company, we can meet our customers’ needs with flexibility and we are committed to our staff. AK Transportation has a reputation of consistent, excellent service to which we are committed.
ARCHWELL HEALTH
Mimi Miranda 4650 Chippewa Ave. (63116) 314.314.349.8312 www.archwellhealth.com/locations/st-louis/ ArchWell Health is a new, innovative healthcare company devoted to improving the lives of our senior members. We deliver best-in-class care at comfortable, accessible neighborhood centers where seniors can feel at home and become part of a vibrant, wellness-focused community. Our members experience greater continuity of care, as well as the comfort of knowing they will be treated with respect by people who genuinely care about them, their families and their communities.
CANOPY INSURANCE LLC
Luis Seise 10805 Sunset Office Dr. #102 (63127) 314.329.1313 We are a brand new company. I am a broker. I can offer clients different options with their personal insurance needs: Auto, Home, Commercial, and Life insurance.
IMO’S PIZZA
Norm Hendrix & Fred Meissner 721 Lemay Ferry Road (63125) 314.912.4667 www.imospizza.com/store/lemay We are very excited to open our Lemay location. Our ownership group brings more than 75 years combined experience with Imo's. We are now open for delivery and carry out. We also have our convenient pick up window on the southside of the building. We look forward to serving Lemay for many years to come. 2
Thursday, November 18 @ 9:00 am
Watch your email for location & speaker! Join with other women from Affton & Lemay for a fresh way to start your day! Along with networking, the goal for this new small group is to share, support, educate, and encourage fellow women in the Chamber. Each meeting will have a speaker that will focus on topics and issues relevant to women in the workplace. No RSVP needed, just show up!
PARTNERS Diamond...Affton Veterinary Clinic, J & J Construction & Remodeling
RIBBON CUTTINGS Help our members celebrate their locations! RSVP at afftonchamber.com to help your host plan
More for Less Remodeling Thursday, November 4 11:00 am 9917 Gravois Road, 63123
Thursday, November 11 | 7:30-9:00 am LiUNA Event Center $35 per person (must prepay by Nov 9) Members Only | Prepay Event | No Walk-Ins
AJ Wellness Pharmacy Wednesday, November 17 12:00 noon
Head of Global Market Strategy Wells Fargo Investment Institute
3535 S. Jefferson, 63118
Mosaic Project, World Trade Center, St. Louis STL Economic Partnership
Collaborate & leverage collective influence for Chamber members. Represent the value that businesses of the St. Louis Mid-County Area delivers to the Region’s economic prosperity. Provide a high-level opportunity for attendees to connect with local business & industry leaders. at afftonchamber.com
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY November 27, 2021 (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.
PARTNERS Platinum...Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank
Use #ShopSmall and #SmallBizSat Create Photo Opportunities Encourage Social Shares Have Early Bird Specials Offer Unique Deals Offer Gift Certificates Create of Gift Guide
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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.
Unlock your Membership! Learn how to make the most of your membership by taking advantage of opportunities to network, market your business, use online tools, and more!
Wednesday, December 1 8:00 am -9:00 am Can’t make it? Contact us to set up a 1-on-1 in person or over Zoom! New Members, New Representatives, and Prospective Members Welcome
Complimentary
Congratulations to our Treasurer Alex Knebel, Knebel Realty, and his wife, Kelly, on the birth of their second child! Kenzie Faith was born on October 22 and joins big sister, Cassadee.
Please RSVP at afftonchamber.com
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PARTNERS Gold…Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center, Mercy Hospital South, Tammy Luechtefeld - State Farm Agent
Affton Elks Lodge, 6330 Heege Road
It’s 12 rounds of bingo but with music clips! Don’t worry if you’re not a walking jukebox… you can use Shazam (or your tablemates) to help identify the songs.
includes beer / cash bar available / no outside alcohol prizes for each round / 50-50 & booze raffles prize for best dressed
Presented by:
Registration for Tables & Sponsorships now available at www.afftonchamber.com Hall Sponsor:
Dauber Sponsor: Round Sponsors:
Beverage Sponsors:
9 Mile Garden Century Credit Union Commerce Bank Domian Asphalt Paving, Inc. Miriam Switching Post State Farm-Tammy Luechtefeld Syberg’s-An Eating & Drink Co.
Business Card - starting at $30 Quarter Page - starting at $50 Half Page - starting at $75 Full Page - starting at $450 Flyer Insert - $100/month
Contact mandy@afftonchamber.com to advertise in the newsletter.
PARTNERS Bronze...Affton Christian Food Pantry, Cindy’s Photo, Commerce Bank, Crawford-Butz Insurance Agency, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company
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October Membership Meeting October 14, 2021
Thanks...
Delicious lunch at Orlando’s Event Center Meeting Sponsor Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy-Affton Dr. Abigail Overby, Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy-Affton for providing flu shots for attendees Speakers: Joe O’Keefe & Keith Unger of Dill, Bamvakais & O’Keefe, PC Greeters Luis Seise, Canopy Insurance and Jess Lepage, The Nations Network Realty Photography by Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo
New Member Amira Jahic
AJ Wellness Pharmacy
New Member Scott Reifsnyder
Rosen Optometry
New Member Roy Wunsch
Miriam Switching Post
The 50/50 amount of $58 was won by Elizabeth BreigWarren of Dill, Bamvakais & O’Keefe, PC.
Want to see your name mentioned here? Attend a meeting, buy 50/50 tickets & win OR donate an item for the drawing.
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PARTNERS Diamond...Affton Veterinary Clinic, J & J Construction & Remodeling
Ribbon Cutting @ Mount Hope Cemetery Garden of Serenity October 6, 2021
Ribbon Cutting @ Express Employment Professionals October 14, 2021
PARTNERS Platinum...Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank
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FALL BBQ - OCTOBER 2, 2021 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 C.J. Baretich, J & J Construction & Remodeling Chris Baretich, J & J Construction & Remodeling Drew Baretich, J & J Construction & Remodeling Kim Besterfeldt, MB Insurance Consulting dba MBhealth Sydnie Besterfeldt, Offices on Mackenzie Steve Bettag, Bettag & Company Insurance Agency Eve Brandes, Affton Christian Food Pantry Dr. Tara Brooks, Affton Veterinary Clinic Grace Bruce, Gapsch Carstar Collision Center Kelsey Bruce, Gapsch Carstar Collision Center Jeremy Buie, Ferguson Reclaimed Woodworks Bob Burns Dianne Burns Mike Butz, MB Insurance Consulting dba MB Health Marty Carr, Deca Property Management Mark Casaleggi, ABC Animal & Insect Innovations LLC Sue Casaleggi, ABC Animal & Insect Innovations LLC Gian Dibiasi, Gapsch Carstar Collision Center Bonnie Fiebiger, Financial Resolutions LLC Jim Kettelkamp, Desktop Graphics Sandy Kettelkamp, Desktop Graphics Alex Knebel, Knebel Realty
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Jess Lepage, The Nations Network Realty Christel Litzsinger, Hoffmeister South County Funeral Home Nancy Luechtefeld, Unique Journeys, LLC Greg Mans, Lois Mans Farmers Insurance Agency Lois Mans, Lois Mans Farmers Insurance Agency Kelly McMahon, Gapsch Carstar Collision Center Yvonne Merlotti, Affton Plaza Terry Metcalf, MB Insurance Consulting dba MBhealth Linda Moder, J & J Construction & Remodeling Charles Montgomery, 24-7 Animal & Pest Control Mandy Montgomery, Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce Angie Muegge, Sharpshooters Pit & Grill Norma Nisbet, Vista Properties & Investments Dr. Abigail Overby, Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy-Affton Lisa Rackley, Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce Eric Roberts, J & J Construction & Remodeling Gerard Schmidt, Servpro Janet Smith, Trinity United Church of Christ Kevin Smith, Trinity United Church of Christ Rob Smith, Gapsch Carstar Collision Center Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo Amanda Willis, Amanda Willis with eXp Realty
PARTNERS Gold…Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center, Mercy Hospital South, Tammy Luechtefeld - State Farm Agent
Thank you sponsors…….
September 28, 2021 @ 9 Mile Garden
A special thanks to Yvonne Merlotti & Angela Carr, Seneca Commercial Real Estate for organizing the Community & Business Expo! Exhibitors: Affton Christian Food Pantry; Axiom Design & Engraving; Century Credit Union; Enterprise Bank; Feed My People; Great Southern Bank; Knights of Columbus – Gabe Jones; Jess Lepage, The Nations Network Realty; Lois Mans Farmers Insurance; Loomis Painting Services; Luxemburg Realty; MB Insurance Consulting dba MBhealth; Mercy Hospital South; Merx Flooring; O’Connor Insurance; Safeguard; Salem Lutheran Church & School; Scott Credit Union; Spirit One Automotive; SSM Health Physical Therapy; St. Louis County Police & Police Athletic League; State Farm-Tammy Luechtefeld; Swan Soap Company; Trinity United Church of Christ; Tutor Doctor Franchise; Vans Delivery Pharmacy; Webb Insurance Services; YMCA Carondelet Park Rec Complex. Band Sponsor: J & J Construction & Remodeling Screen Sponsors: EHPN Technology Partners; Feed My People; Gapsch Carstar Collision Center; Great Southern Bank; Ideal Landscape Group; Indian Hills Swim Club; J & J Construction & Remodeling; Mercy Hospital South; Servpro; Spirit One Automotive Sign Sponsor: Affton Plaza Photography: Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo. PARTNERS Bronze...Affton Christian Food Pantry, Cindy’s Photo, Commerce Bank, Crawford-Butz Insurance Agency, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company
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Nominations are needed for: Business Person of the Year Citizen of the Year Commercial New Construction Commercial Renovation Nomination Form is available at afftonchamber.com. Deadline for nominations is November 12. Awards will be presented at Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala on February 5, 2022.
“A Night at the Races” 29th Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala
Saturday, February 5, 2022 Genesis Banquet Center
2022 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP 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!
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PARTNERS Diamond...Affton Veterinary Clinic, J & J Construction & Remodeling
PLANNING YOUR BUDGET FOR 2022?
Don’t forget to include us! We’re getting ready to roll out events & opportunities for next year!
Shop Chamber Members! See more offers and details at afftonchamber.com Add your offer to this list by emailing mandy@afftonchamber.com
The Affton-Lemay Chamber staff and board strive to offer a wide variety of opportunities so that businesses of any size and budget are able to participate in some way. Keeping this in mind, make sure you save room for us in your budget, whether by renewing your membership or by taking advantage of additional opportunities!
Ad Source One—10% discount. Crown Optical—10% off all eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses & accessories. Not valid with insurance or other discount plans. F2 Garage Door Solutions—Free safety inspection for garage door and garage door opener! Gateway Alarm, Inc.—Receive 3 months free monitoring with a new system. Gateway Tree Care—10% off services.
If you attend meetings regularly and/or participate in one or more events each year, consider participating in the…
2022 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM The Affton-Lemay 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-Lemay 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 partnership selection list included with your renewal invoice for more details. Renewal invoices will be sent in November. Interested in this enhancement to your membership? Contact the office!
Need chamber info fast? Visit www.afftonchamber.com Calendar | Event Registration Member Directory | Newsletters
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.
Thanks… Amanda Willis Real Estate for providing addresses for our October New Resident Mailing. Participants: Affton Christian Food Pantry; Affton Veterinary Clinic; Gardenville Masonic Temple; MB Insurance Consulting dba MBhealth; Saint Louis Job Corps Center; Salem Lutheran Church & School; Scott Credit Union; State Farm Insurance-Tammy Luechtefeld; Super Smokers BBQ + CAJUN; Syberg's-An Eating & Drink Co.; Tutor Doctor; Unique Journeys Save the date for the next New Resident Mailing...
Friday, January 14 @ 1 pm
300 inserts | $40 half-page | $80 full-page
PARTNERS Platinum...Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank
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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
2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SEPTEMBER 2021
• New Members: AJ Wellness Pharmacy, Cash Gill &
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Associates, Express Employment Professionals, H&W Pools, H2 Ltg, Bob Hehmeyer, Imo’s Pizza-Lemay, Rosen Optometry, Saint Louis Job Corps Center Held September Membership Meeting Monthly Board of Directors Meeting Affton Community Days Parade Affton-Lemay Community & Business Expo Conducted the Keys to Chamber Success seminar Monthly BREW Networking Group Committee Meetings: Affton Community Days, Ambassadors, Economic Development Member Communication: 4 E-Blasts (6 members participated) Website: 5,026 page views (3,083 unique visits); top visited pages: BBQ, Calendar, Affton Community Days; 16,831 impressions of banner ads on website & member’s area with 142 click-thrus
Officers President
Cindy Tiefenbrunn
President-Elect
Jake Baretich
Vice-President
Dr. Tara Brooks
Cindy’s Photo
J & J Construction & Remodeling Affton Veterinary Clinic Secretary
Rob Smith
Treasurer
Alex Knebel
Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center Knebel Realty Directors Michael Bamvakais Dill, Bamvakais & O’Keefe, PC Michael Butz MB Insurance Consulting LLC dba MBhealth Dane Huxel State Farm Insurance Yvonne Merlotti Affton Plaza Charlie Merx Merx Flooring Angie Muegge Sharpshooters Pit & Grill Dr. Abigail Overby Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy Gerard Schmidt Servpro Rich Whited PenTech Computer Services Ex-Officio Chief Nick Fahs Capt. Guy Means Lisa Rackley Mandy Montgomery
Affton Fire Protection District St. Louis County Police-Affton Executive Director Office Assistant
NEW EVENT! AFFTON-LEMAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Rock ‘N Roll Bingo
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Presenting Sponsor
Elks Lodge—Affton 6330 Heege Road, Affton, MO 63123 Decorate your table and/or dress in costume according to the theme for a chance to win a prize!
Hall Sponsor
Prizes for Each Round Winner / Prize for Best Dressed
Beverage Sponsor
50-50, Booze Raffle and Games! G Presenting Sponsor | $500 | SOLD-J&J Construction
G Beverage Sponsor | $250 | multiple sponsorships
Table of 10 at event On-site signage Acknowledgment by emcee during event Logo as “Event Sponsor” on all promotional materials Logo on screen at beginning and conclusion of slides
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G Hall Sponsor | $500 | SOLD - Merx Flooring
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Table of 10 at event On-site signage Acknowledgment by emcee during event Logo as “Hall Sponsor” on all promotional materials Logo on screen at beginning and conclusion of slides
G Round Sponsor | $100 | 7 available
On-site signage Acknowledgment by emcee during event Name and logo featured on all daubers & event promotional materials
On-site signage Acknowledgment by emcee during event Name and logo featured on all event promotional materials
G Prize Donations | Cost: Your Choice! •
G Dauber Sponsor | $300 | SOLD - Frontier Mortgage
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On-site signage Acknowledgment by emcee during event Name and logo featured on all event promotional materials Option to provide company koozie cups for beverages
In addition to sponsorships or purchasing tables, we welcome any prize items you wish to donate. Please list items on the reservation form.
G $20 per person / Tables of Ten| Cost: $200! •
Gather ten of your closest friends, family, or co-workers and enjoy a fun evening! Cost includes draft beer/cash bar available / no outside alcohol. Outside snacks permitted.
G Volunteer| FUN!
For more information or to become a sponsor contact: Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce 314.631.3100 | info@afftonchamber.com | afftonchamber.com Please return this form to the Chamber office at 9815 Mackenzie Road, Affton, MO 63123
Business:_________________________________________ Name:_________________________________ Address:___________________________________City:__________________________Zip Code:_________ Telephone:___________________________Email Address:________________________________________
Method of Payment: Check (enclosed) ______ Charge: ______ Charge Card Number:_____________________________________ Expiration Date:____Security Code:_____ Silent Auction / Raffle Donation:________________________________________________________________
Presenting Sponsor
Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala Presenting Sponsorship
$1,000
Exclusive Sponsorship
Wall of Wine Sponsorship
$350
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 (newsletter, website, etc.)
Technology Sponsorship
$500
Limited Sponsorship - (2) Tickets to Auction - Half-Page Ad (7½” w x 5” h black & white) in Auction Program - Logo on GiveSmart Platform & Signage - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media (newsletter, website, etc.)
Decorating Sponsorship
- Half-Page Ad (7½” w x 5” h black & white) in Auction Program - Logo in Table Centerpieces - Signage at Event, Recognition in Media
$400
First Responder Sponsorship
$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.)
$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
Exceptional Educator 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
Section Sponsorship
(newsletter, website, etc.) Designed for company desiring to support but unable to attend
Jewelry Raffle 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.)
$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.) Designed for company desiring to support but unable to attend
Deadline for inclusion in Auction program is Friday, January 21, 2022 ** 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-Lemay Chamber of Commerce, 9815 Mackenzie Road - Affton, MO 63123