December 2 :: Friday
Rock n Roll Bingo
Affton Elks Lodge
7:00 pm
December 6 :: Tuesday
Business After Hours
Barrel Blends Wine & Spirits 5:30 7:30 pm
December 7 :: Wednesday
Keys to Chamber Success via Zoom
8:00 am
December 8 :: Thursday
General Membership Meeting
RiverCityCasino&HotelEventCenter 11:15 am
December 15 :: Thursday
BREW Women’s Networking Group Sharpshooter Pit & Grill 9:00 am
December 26 :: Monday
Office Closed
December 27 :: Tuesday
Ambassador Committee Meeting
Affton Lemay Chamber Office 10:00 am
January 2 :: Monday
Office Closed
IN THIS ISSUE 2 :: New & Renewing Members 2 :: Business After Hours 3 :: Keys to Chamber Success 4 :: BREW & New Resident Mailing 5 :: Annual Gala 6 :: Member Events & Thanks 11 :: Small Business Season 11 :: Member Discounts MISSION STATEMENT The Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce exists to serve businesses, enhance the community, and stimulate economic development in the Affton-Lemay area. Visit from Santa Ugly Sweater Contest Board of Directors Installation Collection of Personal Care & Toiletry Items for Affton Christian Food Pantry & Feed My People Thursday, December 8 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 www.afftonlemaychamber.com by December 2 Meeting Sponsor: DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
MONTEBELLOPIZZERIA
Dennis & Tonya Buechel
3662 Weber Road (63125) 314.638.8861
www.montebellostl.com
Family owned and operated pizzeria. Oldest pizzeria in South County. we are honored to keep the traditions at Monte Bello’s by making our guests the best homemade pizza and many more
Thanks to the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships. Year joined is in parentheses. Listed renewals are October 28 November 18.
Dr. Phil Mannhard (2021)
2 Bros. That Mow Lawn & Landscape, LLC (2019)
Affton Christian Church (2010)
Affton School Parents Club (1974)
Andre's Banquet Center (2012) Cindy's Photo (2008)
Cotton's Ace Hardware of Affton (2010) Crawford Butz Insurance Agency (1975) Daniel Fowler Agency, Inc. (2021)
Dill, Bamvakais & O'Keefe, PC (1973)
EHPN Technology Partners (2020)
ERB Industries Screenprinting & Embroidery (2022)
Ferguson Reclaimed Woodworks (2020)
Gapsch Carstar Collision Center (1991)
Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union (2012)
Gateway Title Research, Inc (2021)
Gethsemane Lutheran Church (2021)
Grateful Pets (2019) GymStars (2021)
Hancock Place School District (2021)
J & J Construction & Remodeling (2009) Landscape Concepts (2003)
Lemay Family Dentistry (2021) Mack's Auto Parts (2021)
Massey Tuckpointing and Masonry, LLC (2019)
MBhealth Insurance Agency (2013) Neighborhood Renewal (2021)
Paske Pest Control & Wildlife Solutions (2020)
Pioneer Paving Inc (2020)
Rooftop Church (2017)
Saint Louis County Library Weber Road (2012)
Saint Louis County Library Grant's View (2016)
Salem Lutheran Church & School (1975) School Sisters of Notre Dame (1979)
St. Louis BBQ Store (2018)
Surco, Inc. (2018)
The E&A CFO Group (2021)
The Hills Dental Care (2020)
Thrivent Financial (2018)
Wilbur Park, Village of (1998)
Willis Real Estate brokered by eXp Realty (2018)
PARTNERS
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Diamond...J & J Construction & Remodeling, MBhealth Insurance Agency
As a member, YOU are our best salesperson because YOU know the value of membership! Recruitanewmember&youcanchoose: lunch at a member meeting or business card newsletter ad Yournameorbusinessmustbeindicated asreferringthemontheapplication. Thenewmembercannothavebeen amemberduringthepast2years. Tuesday, December 6 5:30-7:30 pm Barrel Blends Wine & Spirits 9325 Gravois Road, 63123 15%discountatthebar,light horsd’oeuvres,andtastings (rum,gin,vodka&more), livemusicbyMandaLyn
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Tuesday, January 17 4:00-6:00 pm Merx Flooring 4245 Bayless Avenue, 63123 Beer&wine,lightappetizers.
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POST CLASSIFIED ADS & HELP WANTED
Did you know that Affton-Lemay Chamber members can post classified ads on our website?
It is another online tool included in your membership!
Visit afftonlemaychamber.com to submit yours or learn how at the Keys to Chamber Success. We also share listings here in the newsletter and on our social media accounts.
NEW LISTINGS
ACCOUNTING INTERN POSITION
The E&A CFO Group is looking for a college student to intern during the 2023 tax season with the potential of permanent employment. Please see the complete job description at www.afftonlemaychamber.com
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
The E&A CFO Group is looking to add a full time permanent accountant to their staff. Please see the complete job description at www.afftonlemaychamber.com
Contact: Diane Boyer, The E&A CFO Group 9109 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126 314 849 7555 | diane@eacfo.com
Did you receive your Monthly SIR?
What’saSIR?
It’s a Statistics Information Report!
This 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 Marketing Landing Page views for your organization.
Watch for your email with the subject: “Your AfftonLemay Chamber Monthly Statistics Information Report.” If you have any questions, please contact the Affton-Lemay Chamber office...we're happy to help!
PARTNERS Platinum...Affton Veterinary Clinic, Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Mercy Hospital South, Tammy Luechtefeld-State Farm Agent
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Thursday, December 15 @ 9:00 am
Sharpshooter Pit & Grill
No RSVP needed, just show up!
Topic: Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. JoinwithotherwomenfromAffton&Lemayforafresh waytostartyourday!Alongwithnetworking,thegoal forthisnewsmallgroupistoshare,support,educate, andencouragefellowwomenintheChamber.Each meetingwill focusontopicsandissuesrelevantto womenintheworkplace. Join us at facebook.com/groups/brewafftonlemay
TheNewResidentMailingissentquarterlytonew homeownersin63123&63125welcomingthemtoour area.It’sagreatwaytoputYOURBUSINESSinTHEIRHOME!
Youprovide300half pageinserts&$40andwedotherest! Dropoff300half page*inserts&$40by1pmonFriday, January13.*Wanttoinsertafullsheet?Simplydoublethe price($80)andfoldthesheets(inhalfortri fold)!
Hasdesigningandprintinganinsertbeenthereasonyou haven’tparticipatedintheNewResidentMailing? We’lldesignyourinsertandprintit!
Foranadditional$15,wewilluseyourguidance todesign&printaone sided,half page,colorinserton whitepaperwithyourlogo,services,discounts,contact information,etc.Aproofwillbeprovidedforyourapproval. DeadlineforthisserviceisFriday,January6.
4 PARTNERS Silver…Affton Plaza When you do business with other Affton-Lemay Chamber members… give them a Google review! We’d love a review, too!
Pasta Sauce or Canned Tomato Products Canned Meats Beef Stew Dinner Helpers Beans Rice Pasta Chili Mac & Cheese Laundry Detergent Toilet Paper
AFFTON CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY Pantry Requests:
Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala
Presented by:
Sponsor Advertise Attend Donate
Maximize your exposure! Sponsorships begin at $100
Reach potential buyers! Ads begin at $25 $45 per person includes dinner, open bar & bid number Donate a product or gift certificate to find new customers!
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Andres Banquet Center
4254 Telegraph Road, 63129
$45 per ticket tables of 8 or 10 available
Doors Open & Silent Auction 6:00 pm Open Bar begins at 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner Served 7:00-8:00 pm Live Auction begins at 8:15 pm Awards Ceremony following Auction
~see newsletter insert for more details~
5 PARTNERS
Bronze...Affton Christian Food Pantry, Bieg Plumbing Company, Cindy’s Photo, Commerce Bank, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company
Responder
Wall of Wine Sponsor Major Sponsor Design & Print Sponsor Cindy’s Photo Invitation & Program Sponsor Indox Services Official Photographer Cindy’s Photo
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Volunteer
Help us make this night special by volunteering!
Supporter Mack’s Auto Parts Section Sponsor Technology Sponsor Jewelry Raffle Sponsor
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT TO OUR CALENDAR!
Ifitispostedbythe15thofthemonth, itwillbepublishedinthenextmonth’snewsletter. DidyouknowtheCalendarisoneofthe mostvisitedpagesonourwebsite?
Needhelpposting?Contactmandy@afftonchamber.com.
Christmas Cookie Sale
Saturday, December 3
8:00 am 12:00 noon
Eden United Church of Christ (8920 Eden Ave., 63123)
Box your own cookies for $10 per pound. For more information, call 314.631.8930.
Christmas Lesson & Carols Service
Friday, December 23 2:00 3:00 pm
Trinity United Church of Christ (5200 Hilda Ave., 63123)
Join Trinity UCC for a Christmas Lessons and Carols Service. It is free and open to all. For more information, contact Robert 314.352.6645.
2023 Renewal Invoices Mailed!
Don’tforgettoincludeusinyourbudget!
We’re getting ready to roll out events & opportunities for next year!
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!
If you attend meetings regularly and/or participate in one or more events each year, consider participating in the
2023 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 Have questions? Contact the office!
PARTNERS Diamond...J & J
MBhealth Insurance Agency 6
Construction & Remodeling,
Retiring member of the Board of Directors: Charlie Merx, Merx Flooring J & J Construction & Remodeling for hanging the Christmas lights on the office building. Drop off an unwrapped toy for the 75th Annual Marines Toys for Tots Campaign before December 12 at:
Wellness Pharmacy
Mackenzie Road, Ste.106
One Automotive 7900 Gravois Road
AJ
9785
Spirit
Economic Outlook Breakfast
November10,2022 Thanks...
LiUNAEventCenterforthedeliciousbreakfast
KeynoteSpeakerStephanieRegagnon,Donald DanforthPlantScienceCenter;panelistsMaggieCrane, BioSTLandAngeloKourkafas,EdwardJones;and emceeMichaelCalhoun,KMOXNews
PhotographybyCindyTiefenbrunn,Cindy’sPhoto
EventVideoavailableathttps://f.io/XWQeCjY7
Platinum...Affton Veterinary Clinic, Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Mercy Hospital South, Tammy Luechtefeld-State Farm Agent
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PARTNERS
DevelopmentSponsor FriendsofBusinessSponsors In-KindSponsor
8 PARTNERS Silver…Affton Plaza Newsletters are sent to every member and emailed to additional representatives. Current and past editions are also available on our website. To advertise in this monthly newsletter, contact or submit your camera-ready artwork to: Affton Lemay Chamber of Commerce 314.631.3100 mandy@afftonlemaychamber.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 We're happy to again support The BackStoppers Inc. by collecting at our Fall BBQ. Special thank you to everyone who stopped by and donated!
Pictured l to r: Captain Guy Means, St. Louis County Police Affton Southwest Precinct; Jake Baretich, J & J Construction & Remodeling; and PO Dan Schroeder, and PO Tony Dittmann, St. Louis County Police Affton Southwest Precinct.
St. Louis County Police Affton Southwest Precinct Ground Breaking
October19,2022
GroundwasbrokenforthenewSt LouisCountyPoliceAfftonSouthwestPrecinctthat willbeonGravoisRoadinSappington.WrightConstructionServicesisthegeneral contractorfortheproject.Constructionisexpectedtotakeabout15monthsto complete,withoperationsexpectedtobeginoutofthebuildinginearly2024.
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PARTNERS
Bronze...Affton Christian Food Pantry, Bieg Plumbing Company, Cindy’s Photo, Commerce Bank, Syberg’s: An Eating & Drinking Company
PARTNERS Diamond...J & J Construction & Remodeling, MBhealth Insurance Agency 10
11 Agent, Great Southern Bank, ber Members! ails at afftonchamber.com Add your offer to this list by emailing mandy@afftonchamber.com 10% off all eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses & accessories. Not valid with insurance or other discount plans. Free safety inspection for garage door and Receive 3 months free monitoring with a new system Free Extended Internet Marketing Analysis ($300 value) $50 discount on Business Consultations Free tube and tune-up with any repair • • • • • •
12 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID ST. LOUIS, MO PERMIT No. 3156 TIME-DATED MATERIAL OCTOBER 2022 • New Members: AAA Craig Clever, ASAP Technologies, Borovic Contracting, Juice Plus Dana Nickell, Show Me Sushi, Stallings Dental • Held October Membership Meeting • Monthly Board of Directors Meeting • Monthly BREW Networking Group • Held Fall BBQ • Ribbon Cutting at Feed My People • Business After Hours at Miriam Switching Post • Mailed New Resident Mailing • Attended Ground Breaking for St. Louis County Police Southwest Precinct Station • Committee Meetings: Annual Gala, Ambassador, Economic Outlook Breakfast, Rock n Roll Bingo • Member Communication: 4 E Blasts (6 members) • Website: 1,504 page views (721 unique visits); top visited pages: Calendar, Frequently Asked Questions, Member Directory; 32,776 impressions of banner ads on website & member’s area with 161 click thrus 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers President Jake Baretich J&JConstruction&Remodeling President-Elect Dr. Tara Brooks AfftonVeterinaryClinic Vice-President Michael Butz MBhealthInsuranceAgency Secretary Rob Smith GapschCARSTARCollisionCenter Treasurer Alex Knebel KnebelRealty Directors Michael Bamvakais Dill,Bamvakais&O’Keefe,PC Eve Brandes AfftonChristianFoodPantry Dr. Kevin Carl HancockPlaceSchoolDistrict Carol Ellis MercyHospitalSouth Greg Hayden LuxembergRealtyCo. Charlie Merx MerxFlooring Angie Muegge SharpshootersPit&Grill Jacob Renfrow ThriventFinancial Debbie Rohrich-Tyler SchoolSistersofNotreDame Gerard Schmidt Servpro Cindy Tiefenbrunn Cindy’sPhoto Amanda Willis WillsRealEstatebrokeredbyeXpRealty Kimberly Young RiverCityCasino&Hotel Ex-Officio Chief Nick Fahs AfftonFireProtectionDistrict Chief Larry Lewellen LemayFireProtectionDistrict Capt. Guy Means St.LouisCountyPolice-Affton Capt. Jim Schneider St.LouisCountyPolice-SouthCounty Lisa Rackley ExecutiveDirector Mandy Montgomery OfficeAssistant
PresentingSponsorship
Exclusive Sponsorship
(8)TicketstoAuction,SeatingatReservedTable-premium location
- InsideFrontCoverAd (7½” w x 9¾” h black & white) inAuctionProgram
- LogoonInvitationandallpromotionalmaterial
- SignageatEvent,RecognitioninMedia (newsletter, website, etc.)
(4)TicketstoAuction
- Half-PageAd (7½” w x 5” h black & white) inAuctionProgram
- SignageatEvent,RecognitioninMedia (newsletter, website, etc.) Technology Sponsorship
Limited Sponsorship
(2)TicketstoAuction
- Half-PageAd (7½” w x 5” h black & white) inAuctionProgram
- LogoonGiveSmartPlatform&Signage
- SignageatEvent,RecognitioninMedia (newsletter, website, etc.)
Half-PageAd(7½” w x 5” h black & white) inAuctionProgram
- LogoinTableCenterpieces
- SignageatEvent,RecognitioninMedia (newsletter, website, etc.)
Sponsorship does NOT include event tickets; may be purchased separately.
Jewelry Raffle Sponsorship $350
Exclusive Sponsorship
- (2) Tickets to Auction
- Quarter-PageAd (3½”w x 5” h black & white) inAuctionProgram
- SignageatEvent,RecognitioninMedia (newsletter, website, etc.)
Presenting Sponsor
FirstResponderSponsorship $350
Full-PageAd (7½” w x 9¾” h black & white) inAuctionProgram
- SignageatEvent,RecognitioninMedia (newsletter, website, etc.)
Sponsorship does NOT include event tickets; may be purchased separately.
Exceptional Educator Sponsorship $350
Full-PageAd (7½” w x 9¾” h black & white) inAuctionProgram
- SignageatEvent,RecognitioninMedia (newsletter, website, etc.)
Sponsorship does NOT include event tickets; may be purchased separately.
VolunteerTableSponsorship $300
Half-PageAd (7½” w x 5” h black & white) inAuctionProgram
- Signage at Event, Recognition in Media (newsletter, website, etc.) Sponsorship does NOT include event tickets; may be purchased separately.
SectionSponsorship $250
Limited Sponsorship (2)Ticketsto Auction
- Business Card Ad (3½” w x 2” h black & white) inAuctionProgram
- SignageatEvent,RecognitioninMedia (newsletter, website, etc.)
Mystery Box Sponsorship $200
Limited Sponsorship
- Quarter-PageAd (3½”w x 5” h black & white) inAuctionProgram
- SignageatEvent,RecognitioninMedia (newsletter, website, etc.)
Sponsorship does NOT include event tickets; may be purchased separately.
Supporter Sponsorship $100
SignageatEvent,RecognitioninMedia (newsletter, website, etc.)
Sponsorship does NOT include event tickets; may be purchased separately.
Send completed form and payment to: Affton Lemay Chamber of Commerce, 9815 Mackenzie Road Affton, MO 63123 Name____________________________________________ Business Name_________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ E Mail_________________________________ City _____________________ State ______ Zip ________ Phone _______________________________________ MC, Visa, Discover, AmEx # _____________________________________________Exp. _____________ V Code_______
$1,000
Major Sponsorship $500
$500
DecoratingSponsorship $400
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Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce 2023 Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala Program Advertising Form By placing an ad in the Affton Lemay 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 serve businesses, enhance the community, and stimulate economic development in the Affton Lemay area. PLEASE REVIEW OPTIONS BELOW AND INDICATE SELECTED AD SIZE Deadline for inclusion is Friday, January 21, 2022. ** Ads for Program will appear in Black and White. Please email ad in a PDF or PNG image file ** Name_________________________________________ Business Name_________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________ City _____________________ State ______ Zip ________ Phone _____________________________________ MC, Visa, Discover, AmEx# _____________________________________________Exp. _____________ V Code _________ Ad Size Dimensions (w x h) Cost □ Full Page Ad 7½” x 9¾” $100 □ Half Page Ad 7½” x 5” $ 75 □ Quarter Page Ad 3½” x 5” $ 50 □ Business Card Ad 3½” x 2” $ 25 Send completed form and payment to: Affton Lemay Chamber of Commerce, 9815 Mackenzie Road Affton, MO 63123 Presenting Sponsor
Any item(s) listed below may be added to your
membership investment to customize your benefits package.
sponsorships
1-3 employees $115 4-15 employees $160 16-25 employees $240 26 50 employees $290 51-75 employees $345 76 100 employees $395 100+ employees $450 These items increase your visibility within the community and offer opportunities for brand recognition. ANNUAL AWARDS & DINNER AUCTION GALA 2.4.2023 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK BREAKFAST November 2023 GOLF TOURNAMENT 7.11.2023 AFFTON-LEMAY COMMUNITY PARADE 9.16.2023 Presenting-SOLD $1000 Major $2500 Masters $10000 Presenting $750 Major $500 Regional $1000 US Open $2500 Golf Cart-SOLD $400 Technology $500 Development $500 PGA $1000 Band $300 Jewelry Raffle-SOLD $350 Friends of Business $250 Scorecard $300 Judges Stand $200 Wall of Wine-SOLD $350 Ticket $35 Beverage Cart $300 Supporter $150 First Responder $350 Beverage Tent $250 Shuttle Bus $50 Exceptional Educator $350 ROCK N ROLL BINGO Golf Ball $250 Monetary Donation $_____ Volunteer Table $300 12.1.2023 Contest Hole $200 Section $250 Presenting-SOLD $500 Lunch or Dinner $150 Mystery Box $200 Dauber $300 Hole $125 TASTE OF LEMAY-AFFTON & Supporter $100 Beverage $250 Foursome Plus $600 BUSINESS EXPO 10.6.2023 Tickets (____ x $45) $_____ Round $100 Foursome $500 Major $350 tables of 8 or 10 available Table of Ten $200 Golfer (____ x $125) $_____ Exhibitor Table $150 NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING 400 mailed monthly NEW RESIDENT MAILING 300 mailed quarterly HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND CONTRIBUTION $_____ MONTHLY MEETINGS 2nd Thursday Business Card (6) $150 Half Page $160 Member Meetings Business Card (12) $270 Full Page $320 (____ x $20) $_____ Quarter Page (6) $250 you provide inserts Meeting Sponsor $100 Quarter Page (12) $450 Half Page (6) $375 BBQ 5.13.2023 & 10.7.2023 Half Page (12) $675 E-BLAST CUSTOM ITEM Spring BBQ Tickets (6) $72 Insert $100 limit 2 per month _____________________ Fall BBQ Tickets (6) $72 you provide 400 full-page inserts (____ x $25) $_____ ______________________ $_____ Additional Tickets (____ x $12) $_____ $_____________ All levels include company name on banner at all events and in all newsletters. DIAMOND: up to $2,500 also includes logo on home page, web banner on 4 sub-pages, half-page newsletter ad for 6 months PLATINUM: up to $2,000 also includes logo on home page, web banner on 4 sub-pages, quarter-page newsletter ad for 6 months GOLD: up to $1,500 also includes web banner on 2 sub-pages, business card newsletter ad for 6 months SILVER: up to $1,000 also includes web banner on 2 sub-pages BRONZE: up to $500 __________________________________________________ CHECK ENCLOSED CREDIT CARD (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express) Credit Card #_____________________________________________________________________ Name on Card ___________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date__________________ CVV Code_______________ Billing Zip Code ________________ Signature________________________________________________________________________
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