2 :: New Members & Jan Mtg 2 :: Ribbon Cutting 3 :: Renewing Members 4 :: Ambassador Spotlight 5 :: Annual Gala 7 :: New Resident & BREW 9 :: 2022 Business Trends 10 :: Member Discounts
January 6 :: Thursday Ribbon Cutting Organic Remedies 12:00 pm January 13 :: Thursday General Membership Meeting LiUNA Event Center 11:15 am January 14 :: Friday New Resident Inserts Due Affton-Lemay Chamber Office 1:00 pm January 17 :: Monday Office Closed January 19 :: Wednesday Economic Development Committee *Members Only* Affton Fire Protection District 9:00 am January 20 :: Thursday BREW Women’s Networking Group 9 Mile Garden Canteen 9:00 am January 25 :: Tuesday Ambassador Committee Meeting Affton-Lemay Chamber Office 10:00 am February 5 :: Saturday Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala Genesis Banquet Center 6:00 pm MISSION STATEMENT The Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce exists to serve businesses, enhance the community, and stimulate economic development in the Affton-Lemay area.
MATCHBOX DESIGN GROUP
Keisheia Smith 1501 Locust St., Unit A (63103) 314.849.6969 www.matchboxdesigngroup.com Matchbox Design Group has been igniting innovative ideas and building brands in St. Louis and nationwide since 2006. One of the most rewarding parts of our job as a digital marketing agency is watching a project come together from start to finish. We’re a results-driven company that strives to not only reach your goals but make you look good in the process.
ORGANIC REMEDIES
Janice Spurlock 11420 Concord Village (63123) 314.834.0420 www.organicremediesmo.com Unlocking the potential of medical cannabis therapies through genetics and research, while providing a superior patient experience. We take a personalized and comprehensive approach to your wellness. Our premium line of therapeutic products and strains have been genetically engineered and clinically tested to deliver impactful and restorative healing. Our team of distinguished professionals is strongly committed to providing healthcare solutions for individuals through product education, therapeutic knowledge, and real-world experience with the healing properties of medical cannabis.
TOSCANO & WILSON LAW LLC
Mike Toscano 10880 Baur Blvd. (63132) 314.384.8546 www.stlouisbankruptcycenter.com/ The St. Louis Bankruptcy Center is your destination for the finest bankruptcy legal services available. Our friendly staff is determined to listen to your needs, treat you with respect and get you superior results. Our attorneys specialize in many different areas of bankruptcy and so are able to help you no matter your situation. We can help you regardless of whether you need to file Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13. We have experience in all types of bankruptcy and will use that knowledge to your benefit. We will ensure that you get the most out of your bankruptcy and help you get back to your normal life.
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Speaker: Colleen Mulvihill Small Business Development Manager, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Thursday, January 13 11:15 am Registration - 11:50 am Lunch LiUNA Event Center 4532 S. Lindbergh, 63127 $20 members | $25 non-members register at afftonchamber.com by January 7 All St. Louis County guidelines for gatherings including face coverings and social distancing will be followed. MEETING SPONSOR
Organic Remedies Ribbon Cutting Thursday, January 6 12:00 pm 11420 Concord Village, 63123 Open House: January 6 & 7, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Refreshments will be served.
Help your host plan, RSVP at afftonlemaychamber.com Organic Remedies is proud to expand into St. Louis County. During our Open House event, there will be tours of our new medical marijuana dispensary and educational information. Many of the state’s cultivators/manufacturers will also attend with displays and information about their products.
The Public is welcome. No medical marijuana products will be sold at this time. The dispensary will officially open for business on January 19.
PARTNERS Diamond...Affton Veterinary Clinic, J & J Construction & Remodeling
Thanks to the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships. Year joined is in parentheses. Listed renewals are November 19-December 21.
Affton Christian Church (2010) Affton Education Foundation (1988) Affton Fire Protection District (1984) Affton Plaza JV, LLC (2009) Affton School Parents Club (1974) Amanda Willis Real Estate brokered by eXp Realty (2018) American Eagle Waste Industries LLC (2018) Andre's Banquet Center (2012) Automatic Ice Systems, Inc (2020) Bartolino's South (2017) Bayless School District (1995) BDN Properties (2018) Beishir Landscape Maintenance, Inc. (2012) Bieg Plumbing Co. (2021) Bridgeview Electric Inc. (2011) Cafe Telegraph (2021) Carol House Quick Fix Pet Clinic (2018) Century Credit Union (2021) Church of the Reformation-Lutheran (2003) Cindy's Photo (2008) Citizens National Bank (1991) City of Lakeshire (2010) Comfort Engineering (2020) Concord Hills Capital LLC (2020) Cor Jesu Academy (2003) Coralic Architecture (2020) Courtesy Diner (2014) Crawford-Butz Insurance Agency (1975) D2R Contracting (2018) Daniel Fowler Agency, Inc. (2021) Deca Property Management LLC (1994) Dill, Bamvakais & O'Keefe, PC (1973) Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers Inc. (1975) Domian Asphalt Paving, Inc (1992) Donelson Cycles Inc. (1971) Edward Jones-Roper (2009) Edward Jones-Zarinelli (2002) Terri Ems (1993) Essex Industries (1973) Executive Construction Services, LLC (2020) Federhofer's Bakery (1975) Fendler Nursery & Garden Center (2021) Financial Resolutions LLC (1993) Firehouse Bar & Grill (2021) First Community Credit Union (2008) Fortel's Pizza Den (1983) Gardenville Masonic Temple (2020) Gateway Alarm, Inc. (1998) Gateway Insurance (2007) Genesis Banquet Center (2013) Gethsemane Lutheran Church (2021) Grateful Pets (2019) Hancock Place School District (2021) Heartland Industries, Inc. (1977) Hope Vineyard Church (2021) iFM Community Medicine (2021) Import Auto (2021)
Indian Hills Swim Club (2007) INSITE ADVICE (2018) J & J Construction & Remodeling (2009) James J. Slama Scholarship Foundation (2019) Lemay Family Dentistry (2021) Lemay Plumbing (2021) LiUNA Event Center (2019) Lutheran High School South (2005) M Ehrlich, LLC (2019) Mack's Auto Parts (2021) Marlborough Trails Apartments (2004) Marty's Auto Shop (1989) Massey Tuckpointing and Masonry, LLC (2019) MB Insurance Consulting LLC dba MBhealth (2013) McDonalds--Mackenzie Pointe (2001) McKelvey Homes LLC (2020) Merx Flooring, LLC (2003) Michael Vogt, Attorney at Law (2002) Mid America Arms (2001) Modern Imports (2019) More for Less Remodeling, LLC (2018) Naeger Family Insurance Agency, LLC (2021) Notre Dame High School (2021) Nu Way Concrete Forms (2021) Park Forest Apartments & Townhomes (1999) Parker Insurance Group (2006) Pasta House Co. (1983) Plumbing Engineers, Inc. (2010) R. G. Ross Construction Company (2017) John Remelius (2011) Reuter Merkle Law Firm, LLC (2001) Saint Louis County Library (2012) Saint Mark Catholic Church (2009) Salem Lutheran Church & School (1975) Schlueter Painting Co., Inc. (2021) School Sisters of Notre Dame (2021) Sentinel Emergency Solutions, LLC (2021) Servpro (2013) Show Me Electrical Services (2019) South County Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM (2021) St. Andrew Catholic Church (2021) St. Louis BBQ Store (2018) State Senator, 1st District (2017) STL TAX (2019) Surco, Inc. (2018) Taylor Excavating Co., Inc. (2021) The Hills Dental Care (2020) The Mark and Kim Team - Keller Williams (2020) The Values Conversation (2020) Thrivent (2021) Town of Grantwood Village (2001) Trinity United Church of Christ (2016) Unique Journeys, LLC (2009) WealthPlan Advisors Group LLC (2019) Rich Whited (2015) Wilbur Park, Village of (1998) Will Electronics, Inc. (2004) Patricia Yaeger (2002)
PARTNERS Platinum...Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank
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We asked our newest Ambassador to answer a few questions so we can get to know her better. Photo provided by Cindy’s Photo.
Express Employment Professionals
I am the Marketing Coordinator for Express Employment. I was born and raised in St. Louis! I attended Rosati-Kain for high school and only left STL when I went to college. I attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and graduated with a degree in Marketing and Merchandising. I was previously a Visual Merchandiser and Store Manager of Victoria’s Secret, which was one of my dream jobs because I love to make things look beautiful. I have a very large family with over 16 cousins and 10 aunts and uncles. I have one brother who is 12 years younger than me. I got engaged in May and am getting married next September in an airplane hangar!
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I like to spend my free time snuggling with my dog, flying around with my fiancé, hiking, visiting wineries, gardening and doing anything outside. Traveling is my passion and I love planning trips and visiting new places. I love learning and stretching my mind. I am currently taking Italian lessons and studying to get my Personal Trainer Certification. I have two of them! “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before”- Dalai Lama (this is the mantra I live my life by!) “Keep your heels, head and standards high”- Coco Chanel My favorite I have taken thus far was to Ireland and Italy. The place I want to travel to the most is Greece and Southern Italy. As someone who is new to chambers I want to help new members feel welcome and be a friendly face when they walk into a place and don’t know anyone. To grow! To show the importance and benefits of the chambers to businesses who don’t know about it, and to help improve the community!
PARTNERS Gold…Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center, Mercy Hospital South, Tammy Luechtefeld - State Farm Agent
Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce
Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala Presented by:
Saturday, February 5, 2022 Genesis Banquet Center
Sponsor Advertise Attend Donate Volunteer
2651 Telegraph Road Maximize your exposure! Sponsorships begin at $100 Reach potential buyers! Ads begin at $25 $40 per person includes dinner, open bar & bid number Donate a product or gift certificate to find new customers!
$40 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
Help us make this night special by volunteering!
~see newsletter insert for more details~
Major Sponsors
First Responder Sponsors
Decorating Sponsor
Wall of Wine Sponsor
Jewelry Raffle Sponsor
Design & Print Sponsor Cindy’s Photo Invitation & Program Sponsor Indox Services Official Photographer Cindy’s Photo
Volunteer Table Section Sponsors Sponsor
Supporters Concord Hills Capital LLC Executive Construction Services Financial Resolutions First Missouri Credit Union
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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December Membership Meeting December 9, 2021
Thanks...
Delicious lunch at River City Casino & Hotel Meeting Sponsor River City Casino & Hotel Speakers: Eve Brandes, Affton Christian Food Pantry
& Stephanie Berberich, Feed My People Rich Whited for bringing Santa to the meeting Everyone that donated personal care items and money for Affton Christian Food Pantry & Feed My People Photography by Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo
New Member Mohit Patel
Barrel Blends Wine & Spirits
New Member Luis Seise
Canopy Insurance
New Member George Wagoner
George Wagoner Agency Farmers Insurance
New Member Jeanna Picha
Telegraph Road Physical Therapy
Ugly Sweater Contest Participants
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Ugly Sweater Contest Winner! Pastor Derek Paetow
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
To all the elves that helped Santa... Cindy Tiefenbrunn, Cindy’s Photo for printing Santa photos Rich Whited for provided frames. Ambassadors Alexis Endsley, Express Employment Professionals; Jess Lepage, The Nations Network Realty -Keller Williams; and Luis Seise, Canopy Insurance for delivering the framed photos to the members.
PARTNERS Diamond...Affton Veterinary Clinic, J & J Construction & Remodeling
Now including 63125!
Thursday, January 20 @ 9:00 am 9 Mile Garden Canteen Bring Your Own Beverage
(there will not be food trucks in the garden) No RSVP needed, just show up! The New Resident Mailing is sent quarterly to new homeowners in 63123 & 63125 welcoming them to our area. This is a great way to put YOUR BUSINESS in THEIR HOME!
You provide 300 half-page inserts & $40 and we do the rest! Drop off 300 half-page* inserts & $40 by 1 pm on Friday, January 14. *Want to insert a full sheet? Simply double the price ($80) and fold the sheets (in half or tri-fold)!
Has designing and printing an insert been the reason you haven’t participated in the New Resident Mailing?
We’ll design your insert and print it! For an additional $15, we will use your guidance to design & print a one-sided, half-page, color insert on white paper with your logo, services, discounts, contact information, etc.
A proof will be provided for your approval.
Deadline for this service is Friday, January 7.
The Mess of Stress: Finding Peace Within the Chaos
Kelli Risse, Rise Up and Live Wellness Chronic stress is a national epidemic causing burnout and health issues. Sadly, the negative effects of stress are widespread and growing. Stress affects physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as relationships and job performance. In this eye-opening presentation, you’ll learn the four different types of stress, how stress impacts your health, and practical solutions to manage stress and reclaim peace.
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.
Craig Hebrank, Woodard Cleaning & Restoration; Amanda Willis, Amanda Willis Real Estate brokered by eXp Real Estate; Alex Knebel, Knebel Realty each won a planner donated by Hillsboro Title Company. Kathleen Brewer, State Farm Insurance-Tammy Luechtefeld & Gary Chippendale, All Family Care each won earrings donated by Affton Christian Food Pantry.
Want to see your name mentioned here? Attend a meeting, buy 50/50 tickets & win OR donate an item for the drawing.
PARTNERS Platinum...Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank
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Presented by:
Dauber Sponsor:
Hall Sponsor:
Beverage Sponsors:
9 Mile Garden; Century Credit Union; Commerce Bank; Domian Asphalt Paving, Inc.; Great Southern Bank; Imo’s Pizza-Lemay; Luxemberg Realty Co.; Miriam Switching Post; Servpro; State Farm-Tammy Luechtefeld; STL Build Pro; Syberg’s-An Eating & Drink Co. Affton Elks Lodge; Café Telegraph; Cindy’s Photo; E.J. Welch Company; Great Southern Bank; J&J Construction; Miriam Switching Post; Mohawk Industries; Pueblo Solis; River City Casino & Event Center; Sharp Shooter Pit & Grill; Social Bar & Grill; Star Liquor; The Off Track Saloon; W.C. Tingle Company Dane Huxel, State Farm Agent; Charlie Merx, Merx Flooring; Stacey Merx, Merx Flooring; Debbie Rohrich-Tyler, School Sisters of Notre Dame Dane Huxel, State Farm; Sandy Johnson, Realty Executives of St. Louis; Sandy Kettelkamp, Desktop Graphics; Charlie Merx, Merx Flooring; Stacey Merx, Merx Flooring; Nancy Luechtefeld, Unique Journeys, LLC; Debbie Rohrich Tyler, School Sisters of Notre Dame; Farrell Tyler, School Sisters of Notre Dame; Rich Whited, Resident; Billy Wright, volunteer; Roy Wunsch, Miriam Switching Post
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PARTNERS Gold…Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center, Mercy Hospital South, Tammy Luechtefeld - State Farm Agent
2022 Business Trends
Rieva Lesonsky, CEO GrowBizMedia
https://www.score.org/blog/2022-what%E2%80%99s-ahead-small-businesses As we head into 2022, many small business owners have a lot on their minds. Will the new year be one of uncertainty or recovery? Will consumers continue spending? Will employees be on the lookout for another job? Similarly, aspiring entrepreneurs have a lot of questions too. Is 2022 a good year to start a business? They, too, are concerned about consumer behaviors and the mood of the country.
report getting 22% of their sales from social media.
Fighting inflation: 97% of small business owners are “worried about inflation and 45% say “rising costs” is the most significant threat their businesses face. •
63% plan to raise prices in the next three months to combat this
Attracting/retaining employees: 44% of small busi-
nesses plan to hire over the next three months. Small business owners can take advantage of the Great Resignation by highlighting the benefits of working for a small company. The small business employees surveyed say having a “close relationship” with the ownny, Intuit, has some answers for us, and you may find ers of the business and a sense of belonging to the some of them surprising. For one, 83% of those surcompany are their top reasons to prefer working for veyed say the COVID-19 pandemic influenced how small businesses. they want to work and accelerated their startup plans. To attract and retain employees, business owners According to projections, based on the U.S. Census plan to: Bureau data of Employer Identification Numbers (EIN), it’s expected 17 million businesses will launch • Increase pay to attract new talent (44%) and pay in 2022. About 5.6 million of them will hire employtheir current staff more (46%) ees. (Consider what that means for the number of jobs likely to be created in 2022.) This will smash the • Offer larger bonuses to current employees (36%) record-high 4.3 million businesses that started in • Hire younger workers (30%) 2020. And 57% of survey respondents admit to dreaming of New business practices one day owning their own businesses, primarily driven A survey from Xero, a small biz accounting software by a desire to “be their own boss” and “to have more platform, reveals that many small business owners control over their future.” To fund their startups, 67% plan to change their behaviors in 2022, particularly in will use personal savings. these four areas: Spending: Many businesses cut back on spending Supporting small businesses this year. But many plan to start “judiciously” investPublic sentiment bodes well for these new businessing in their companies again in 2022. However, they es—86% of consumers believe small businesses are expect it to be challenging to find the money to make “crucial to the economy,” and 57% say they will spend these investments. more money at small businesses in the next six months. These consumers not only want to help local Buying habits: Due to the challenges dealing with their companies, but they cite “enjoying the stellar custom- supply chains this year, businesses plan to buy earlier er service they get” when they shop small. Add this to than they had before. And they want to expand their supply chain to new suppliers. They also plan to have the 50% of surveyed consumers who report they’ve less inventory on hand. already spent more money at small businesses. Mental health: 40% of small business owners worry New Priorities for 2022 about their mental health, and about the same numA separate survey, the QuickBooks Small Business ber are concerned about their employees’ wellbeing. Insights report, reveals some new priorities for small According to the Xero report, this is so concerning to businesses in 2022. the small business owners that they will do “anything they can” to get themselves and their teams on an Pivoting to online: 88% say online sales will be an “important source of revenue next year,” and 97% say even keel. digital tech will be “important” as well. Debt: 56% of the businesses surveyed still face cash flow pressure, but they are determined not to let debt Whether you’re a startup or have been in business a while, a robust website is a must-have. And as we’ve become “an unhealthy dependency.” previously noted, social selling has been a boon to If you plan to start a small business in 2022 or need small businesses. The report says revenue from sohelp setting your priorities for the new year, contact a cial media accounts for, on average, 33% of small SCORE mentor today! www.score.org business revenue. Plus, brick-and-mortar businesses
Startups will continue to soar The just-released QuickBooks New Business Insights report, commissioned by QuickBooks’ parent compa-
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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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 Ad Source One—10% discount. Crown Optical—10% off all eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses & accessories. Not valid with insurance or other discount plans.
Best wishes to Ron Tucker, Superintendent of Bayless School District on his upcoming retirement at the conclusion of this school year. Ron has worked in public education for 31 years, but 22 of them were at Bayless as an assistant principal, athletic director, principal, assistant superintendent, and finally superintendent.
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. 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.
Rep. Bridget Walsh Moore and her husband Greg Moore welcomed their firstborn son who entered the world Tuesday, Dec. 14th. Weighing in at 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long, he already eats enough to hold his own at any event. Both he and mom are doing well.
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St. Louis Bone and Joint Center—FREE Consultation/Exam and Report of Findings.
PARTNERS Diamond...Affton Veterinary Clinic, J & J Construction & Remodeling
ST. LOUIS COUNTY ELECTION BOARD STUDENT ELECTION JUDGES PROGRAM The St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners is accepting applications for High School students who are interested in the Election Board’s High School Student Election Judge Program. The Student Election Judge Program gives students an opportunity to work with veteran Election Judges providing hands on experience in learning how elections are conducted. Participating in the electoral process is an excellent way to promote the importance of civic engagement and instill a sense of public responsibility in our young people as they enter adulthood. This can also be a great opportunity for students to earn community service hours for graduation requirements or earn a wage for working at a polling place on Election Day. To qualify students must be at least 15 but under 18 years of age, and be in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. The Election Board also encourages high school students who are of 18 years of age to apply as regular Election Judges. Interested Students can apply by following this link: www.vote4stlco.com/ pollaccess Applications must be received in the Election Board’s Office by Friday, March 11 for students to work in the April 5, 2022, General Municipal Election.
Contact Jim McHugh of the Board of Elections at (314) 615-1858 or email Jim at highschoolprogram@stlouiscountymo.gov to learn more.
Our Condolences to Dr. Abby Overby of Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy-Affton for the passing of her grandmother, Sandra Schwennesen
Just checking in to see if anyone noticed the name change of our Facebook page! Facebook won't let us merge the Affton Chamber & Lemay Chamber Facebook pages. So, we’re directing all of Lemay’s followers to like our newly rebranded Affton-Lemay Chamber page!!! After the New Year, we’ll be deleting the Lemay Chamber page and continuing with the updated Affton -Lemay Chamber page. If you haven’t liked and followed our page yet, it’s a great way to see photos, our events, member events & news, and more from the newly merged organization. www.facebook.com/afftonlemaychamber Join our members only group: www.facebook.com/groups/ afftonlemaychambermembers Join our BREW group: www.facebook.com/groups/brewafftonlemay
Amira Kujundzic of State Bank for the passing of her mother.
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! PARTNERS Platinum...Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank
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TIME-DATED MATERIAL
2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOVEMBER 2021
• New Members: Barrel Blends Wine & Spirits, George
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Wagoner Agency Farmers Insurance, Koala Insulation, Schlueter Periodontics and Implants, Telegraph Road Physical Therapy Held Economic Outlook Breakfast Annual Board of Directors Planning Session Monthly BREW Networking Group Ribbon Cutting at More for Less Remodeling Ribbon Cutting at Telegraph Road Physical Therapy Ribbon Cutting at AJ Wellness Pharmacy Committee Meetings: Ambassadors, Annual Gala, Economic Development, Rock n Roll Bingo Member Communication: 4 E-Blasts (4 members participated) Website: 1,539 page views (853 unique visits); top visited pages: Calendar, Member Directory, History of Affton; 10,368 impressions of banner ads on website & member’s area with 167 click-thrus
Officers President
Jake Baretich
President-Elect
Dr. Tara Brooks
Vice-President Secretary Treasurer
J & J Construction & Remodeling
Affton Veterinary Clinic Michael Butz
MB Insurance Consulting LLC dba MBhealth Rob Smith
Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center
Alex Knebel
Knebel Realty
Directors Michael Bamvakais Greg Hayden Yvonne Merlotti Charlie Merx Angie Muegge Dr. Abigail Overby Katie Rayfield Jacob Renfrow Debbie Rohrich-Tyler Gerard Schmidt Cindy Tiefenbrunn Amanda Willis Kimberly Young
Dill, Bamvakais & O’Keefe, PC Luxemberg Realty Co. Affton Plaza Merx Flooring Sharpshooters Pit & Grill Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy Mercy Hospital South Thrivent Financial School Sisters of Notre Dame Servpro Cindy’s Photo Amanda Wills Real Estate brokered by eXp Realty River City Casino & Hotel
Ex-Officio Chief Nick Fahs Chief Larry Lewellen Capt. Guy Means Capt. Jim Schneider
Affton Fire Protection District Lemay Fire Protection District St. Louis County Police-Affton St. Louis County Police-South County
Lisa Rackley Mandy Montgomery
Executive Director Office Assistant
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
Presenting Sponsor
Annual Awards & Dinner Auction Gala
Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce
2022 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 promote the business and general interests of the greater Affton & Lemay communities, 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 21, 2022.
** 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-Lemay Chamber of Commerce, 9815 Mackenzie Road - Affton, MO 63123
Affton Chamber of Commerce 29th Auction & Awards Dinner Gala
Saturday, February 5, 2022 6:00 pm Doors Open / 7:00 pm Dinner Buffet
Genesis Banquet Center 2651 Telegraph Road Saint Louis, Missouri 63125
Presenting Sponsor Kindly Respond by January 21, 2022 Name(s):
Tables of 8 or 10 available.
_______Reservations at $40 each = $________ Credit Card Number Exp Date____________________ Name on Card Billing Address & Zip Signature
Security Code____________________
Check Enclosed
For an up-to-date calendar with locations and specific details, visit www.afftonlemaychamber.com
6: Ribbon Cutting @ 12 pm 6: Board of Directors Mtg @ 5:30 pm 13: Membership Mtg @ 11:15 am 14: New Resident Inserts Due 17: Office Closed 19: Economic Development @ 9 am 20: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 25: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am
3: Board of Directors Mtg @ 5:30 pm 5: Auction & Awards 10: Membership Mtg @ 11:15 am 17: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 21: Office Closed 22: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am
2: Keys to Chamber Success @ 8 am 3: Board of Directors Mtg @ 5:30 pm 10: Membership Mtg @ 11:15 am 16: Economic Development @ 9 am 17: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 29: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am
7: Board of Directors Mtg @ 5:30 pm 14: Membership Mtg @ 11:15 am 15: New Resident Inserts Due 21: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 26: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am TBD: Community & Business Expo
5: Board of Directors Mtg @ 5:30 pm 7: Spring BBQ 12: Membership Mtg @ 11:15 am 18: Economic Development @ 9 am 19: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 30: Office Closed 31: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am
1: Keys to Chamber Success @ 8 am 2: Board of Directors Mtg @ 5:30 pm 9: Membership Mtg @ 11:15 am 16: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 20: Office Closed 28: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am
4: Office Closed 7: Board of Directors Mtg @ 5:30 pm 14: Membership Mtg @ 11:15 am 15: New Resident Inserts Due 19: Golf Tournament 20: Economic Development @ 9 am 21: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 26: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am
4: Board of Directors Mtg @ 5:30 pm 11: Membership Mtg @ 11:15 am 18: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 30: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am
1: Board of Directors Mtg @ 5:30 pm 5: Office Closed 7: Keys to Chamber Success @ 8 am 8: Membership Mtg @ 11:15 am 15: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 17: Affton Days Parade @ 10 am 21: Economic Development @ 9 am 27: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am
1: Fall BBQ 6: Board of Directors Mtg @ 5:30 pm 10: Office Closed 13: Membership Mtg @ 11:15 am 14: New Resident Inserts Due 20: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 25: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am
3: Board of Directors Mtg & Strategic Planning Session @ 5:30-9:00 pm 10: Economic Outlook Brkfst @ 11:15 am 11: Office Closed 16: Economic Development @ 9 am 17: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 24 & 25: Office Closed 26: Small Business Saturday 29: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am TBD: Rock n Roll Bingo
1: Board of Directors Mtg @ 5:30 pm 7: Keys to Chamber Success @ 8 am 8: Membership Mtg @ 11:15 am 15: BREW Networking Group @ 9 am 26: Office Closed 27: Ambassador Mtg @ 10 am