2::New&RenewingMembers
3::MayMeeting
4::BloodDrive&KeystoChbrSuccess
5::BREW&GrandOpening&GroundBrkg
6::MemberNews&Events
10::GolfTournament
May 11 :: Thursday
General Membership Meeting
LiUNA Event Center 11:15 am
May 13 :: Saturday
Spring BBQ
Cotton’s Ace Hardware -Affton 10:30 am-5:30 pm
May 16 :: Tuesday
Grand Opening
Ellie Mental Health Concord
4:00-6:00 pm
May 17 :: Wednesday
Economic Development Meeting
*Members Only*
Affton Fire Protection District
9:00 am
May 18 :: Thursday
BREW Women’s Networking Group
Sharpshooter Pit & Grill, lower level 9:00 am
May 29 :: Monday
Office Closed
May 30 :: Tuesday
Ambassador Committee Meeting
Affton-Lemay Chamber Office 10:00 am
June 6 :: Tuesday Blood Drive
Affton Fire Protection District
2:00-7:00 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.
EBS RECRUITERS LLC
April Beatty-Orf
16216 Bear Valley Rd. (63005) 314.651.3094
www.ebsrecruiting.com
At ebs, we all share an important philosophy – that listening to our clients is the key to a successful search. We also share a commitment to each client relationship, investing in every search with the utmost care and professionalism. We offer the following services to meet your needs and your budget: permanent placement, temp-to-hire, shortterm placement, candidate testing, reference and background checks, and payrolling.
ELLIE MENTAL HEALTH CONCORD
Saroni Kundu
12818 Tesson Ferry Road (63128) 314.650.9637
www.elliementalhealth.com/locations/concord-mo/ Ellie Mental Health isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
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 Youmustbeindicatedasreferringthemontheapplication.Thenew membercannothavebeenamemberduringthepast2years.
FRIENDLY’S SPORTS BAR - SO. COUNTY
Dennis Domachowski
3971 Bayless Avenue (63125) 314.256.0900
www.friendlyssportsbar.com
Sports bar and restaurant. 30 TVs, bar games, and a featured menu from Kenrick’s. The Bernie Show with Bernie Miklasz from 590 The Fan broadcasts live on Wednesday. Hosts St. Louis Dungeon Dinner Murder Mystery Theater monthly.
WENDY MELROSE FARMERS INSURANCE
Wendy Melrose
9700 Mackenzie Road, Suite 225A (63123) 636.238.8679
agents.farmers.com/mo/saint-louis/wendy-melrose
As your local Farmers® agent in Affton, MO, I help customers like you identify the insurance coverage that best fits your needs. At The Wendy Melrose Insurance Agency, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service and ensuring each client is educated on their specific coverage options.
THE LAKESIDE WORKSHOP
James Willis
57 Hidden Bluffs Dr. (63367) 314.602.8740
www.etsy.com/shop/TheLakesideWorkshop
The Lakeside Workshop was created in 2022 as a way for our family to spread some fun, kindness, and humor to the world through tees, hoodies, and other quality made garments and goods. We're based out of Lake St Louis, Missouri, and our entire family definitely has a hand in our design choices. Our goal is to have all of our personalities shine through in everything that we select, design, and offer for sale. We each have our own vibe to share with the world, and we're sure you'll find something here that connects with you too.
FIREPUP® Fire and Burn Prevention Program
Thanks to the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships. Year joined is in parentheses. Listed renewals are March 24-April 20.
Cash Gill & Associates (2021)
Ebeling Advisers (2020)
Gateway Alarm Inc. (1998)
Glennon Inc. (2021)
JMSS Properties (2022)
Love for St. Louis (2022)
Painting Dunn Right (2022)
Prefix Technologies (2022)
Python Plumbing (2022)
SAXQUEST (2020)
The UPS Store-Grasso Plaza (2005)
The Lemay Fire Protection District is confident that fires and fire losses can be prevented by making children AWARE. The FIREPUP® Fire and Burn Prevention Program is a vital annual program will assist their department in teaching children fire safety and burn prevention. The materials are created and designed exclusively by the National Fire Safety Council. The Lemay Fire Protection District will coordinate and distribute these materials to all children ages three through twelve, as well as to their adult community. To financially support this program, mail your donation to Lemay Fire Protection District, 1201 Telegraph Rd, 63125 or go to Donate.NFSC.org and enter program # MO 95-F-4
Youhaveyourbusiness,youdogreatwork, It'stimetolearnhowtomakeyourbusinessandthedifferencebetweenyouandyourcompetitors STANDOUT.
MAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TAG, You’re It! Join us for the May Membership Meeting where Angie Anderson, CEO of The Accel Group (TAG), will show you the steps you can take to have your business seen and heard with intention. They are a local, award-winning agency that’s been providing advertising, communications, marketing, and public relations expertise since 2001. They do this for companies big and small and they will teach us things business operators and marketers can do themselves, and how to know when to leverage the talents of the professionals. Their engaging, interactive, and PRIZE-FILLED presentation will show attendees how TAG can build up their business with a marketing message that fits your goals and vision.
After you get the word out and grow your business, Steve Bettag and his team at the Bettag & Company Insurance agency will be available to protect it. Steve is sponsoring this meeting and will be available to answer questions about protecting your business after The Accel Group answers your questions about making it stand out.
Thursday, May 11 11:15 am Registration - 12:00 noon Lunch
Thursday, May 18 @ 9:00 am
Sharpshooter Pit & Grill
No RSVP needed, just show up!
Speaker: Shelby Adkins
Relaxation and Focus
Techniques
Daily Gratitude Practices
Joinwithotherwomenfrom Affton&Lemayforafreshway tostartyourday!Alongwithnetworking,thegoalfor thisnewsmallgroupistoshare,support,educate,and encouragefellowwomenintheChamber.Each meetingwill focusontopicsandissuesrelevantto womenintheworkplace.
Join us at facebook.com/groups/brewafftonlemay or email the office to join our email list!
Center for the Arts Ground Breaking
9515 Tesson Ferry, 63123
Wednesday, May 3
11:00 am Chapel Service in the Gym followed by Official Groundbreaking Ceremony The Center for the Arts will include a 600+ seat theater, art studio, and music room. In addition to performances, the new auditorium will be used for school assemblies and chapel. The project, which is expected to take 18 months to complete, will add a new lobby and entrance to the school.
Ifyouhavehiredsomeone,receivedanaward,oraddedtoyour family,sendittomandy@afftonlemaychamber.combythe15thof themonthforpublicationinthenextmonth’snewsletter.
Congratulations to Scott Credit Union and Together Credit Union for being voted Most Reliable in St. Louis by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly.
The Housing Partnership Tasting for Change
Friday, May 5 6:00-9:30 pm
Congratulations to Eckelkamp & Associates CPAs PC (The E&A CFO Group) and Tom Dunn CPA for being voted Best Payroll Service Providers in St. Louis by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly.
Congratulations to Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site for receiving the Organization of American Historians 2023 Stanton-Horton Award for Excellence in National Park Service History, which is given annually to recognize excellence in historical projects for, by, and with the National Park Service and is intended to honor projects, parks, or programs that make the NPS a leader in promoting public understanding of and engagement with American history.
River City Casino & Hotel Event Center (777 River City Casino Boulevard, 63125) Please join us and celebrate our 25th Anniversary! Fabulous Food, Wine, and Beer Tastings, Live Music, Silent Auction, Wine Pull, Fund The Need. Black & White attire encouraged! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thehousingpartnershipstl.org/2023-tasting-for-change
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT TO OUR CALENDAR!
If it is submitted by the 15th of the month, it will be published in the next month’s newsletter. Did you know the Calendar is one of the most visited pages on our website?
Need help posting? Contact mandy@afftonlemaychamber.com.
April Scholarship Luncheon
April13,2023
Thanks...
DeliciouslunchatAviatorHotel&Suites
GreetersAnneGerding,SafeguardandRob Smith,GapschCARSTARCollisionCenter
SponsorGapschCARSTARCollisionCenter
Speaker:JeffKoziatek
PhotographybyCindyTiefenbrunn, Cindy’sPhoto
NewMember PeterRohrich PMRLaw
NewMember KatBenns HealthyHappyFeet
ScholarshipRecipient LydiaWroughton AfftonHighSchool
ScholarshipRecipient EzekielSamking LutheranHighSchoolSouth
ScholarshipRecipient ColeSchniedermeyer BaylessHighSchool
ScholarshipRecipient HannahNguyen CorJesuAcademy
ScholarshipRecipient JessicaKelly NotreDameHighSchool
ScholarshipRecipient LelaZeilman HancockPlaceHighSchool
ScholarshipRecipient MatthewWolf MehlvilleHighSchool
The50/50amountof$96waswonbySallyBowles,Prefix Technologies
Thankstoourprizedonors:BinThereDumpThat,GapschCARSTAR CollisionCenter,St.LouisJobCorps,TogetherCreditUnion.
Congratulationstoourprizewinners:Dr TravisBracht,AfftonSchool District;JenniferFrintrup,Andre’sBanquetCenter;AmiraJahic,AJ WellnessPharmacy;GerardSchmidt,Servpro;Dr.MonicaStewart,Office ofSt LouisCountyExecutive;RussellWeber,O’ConnorInsurance
Wanttoseeyournamementionedhere?Attendameeting,buy50/50tickets &winORdonateanitemforthedrawing.
PARTNERS Platinum...Affton Veterinary Clinic, Dane Huxel-State Farm Agent, Great Southern Bank, Tammy Luechtefeld-State Farm Agent
Ribbon Cutting @ Axiom Design & Engraving
April19,2023
(4407HMeramecBottomRoad,63129)
Business After Hours @ St. Louis Equipment
April20,2023
(8601NewHampshire,63123)
golf
network w/clients or vendors team-build with co-workers
sponsor
volunteer
support Affton increase your exposure
put your logo in their hands, be a LUNCH/ DINNER SPONSOR
network with other members enjoy the outdoors put your company in every golfer’s hands...be the SCORECARD SPONSOR
provide an interactive experience with a BEVERAGE TENT
Interested?CalloremailtheChamberoffice.
Tuesday, July 11 10:00 am Shotgun Start 8:30 am Check In
PGA Sponsor
$125 per golfer includes 18 holes with cart, lunch, dinner & drinks
Beverage Cart Sponsor Affton Veterinary Clinic
Contest Hole Sponsor Great Southern Bank
Beverage Tent Sponsors Dr. Toby’s Place
MBhealth Insurance Agency
Region Bank
SSM Health - Physical Therapy State Farm-Dane Huxel Together Credit Union
Hole Sponsors
Hole-In-One Sponsor Bommarito Chevy South
Lunch/Dinner Sponsor J & J Construction & Remodeling
Hancock Place School District | J & J Construction & Remodeling | MBhealth Insurance Agency
State Farm-Tammy Luechtefeld | Syberg’s: An Eating & Drink Co. | The UPS Store-Grasso Plaza
AFFTON CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY
Pantry Requests:
Dry Pasta | Pasta & Tomato Sauce
Meal Supplements | Canned Entrees
Dry & Canned Beans | Hearty Dinner Soups
Cereal | Baking Goods
Toilet Paper | Laundry Detergent
Personal Hygiene Products
Cleaning Products
Diamond...Gapsch CARSTAR Collision Center, J & J Construction & Remodeling, MBhealth Insurance Agency, School Sisters of Notre Dame
Shop Chamber Members!
See more offers and details at afftonchamber.com
Add your offer to this list by emailing mandy@afftonlemaychamber.com
Thanks…
AmandaWillisRealEstateforprovidingaddressesforour AprilNewResidentMailing.
AprilParticipants:AfftonAthleticAssociation;Affton ChristianFoodPantry;CommunityAssociationInstituteHeartlandChapter;EllieMentalHealthConcord;FeedMy People;MaverickSoftwash;MBhealthInsuranceAgency; SalemLutheranChurch&School;Syberg's-AnEating&Drink Co.;TogetherCreditUnion;TrinityUnitedChurchofChrist.
AFFTON-LEMAY COMMUNITY PARADE
Saturday, September 16 @ 10 am
Affton High School to Bayless Elementary School
2023 Theme: Holidays on Parade
Sponsorships Available
Thiseventismadepossiblebythefinancial contributionsofourmembersandthecommunity. Sponsorships begin at $50 and may include recognition on web, social & print media, and/or event signage.
Online Registration Available Now! visit afftonlemaychamber.com to enter or sponsor
Presented by:
Presenting Sponsor
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)
MBhealth Insurance Agency $50 discount on Business Consultations
The Accel Group Free marketing review for any current chamber
Need a Notary?
TheSt.LouisCountyLibrarybranchesofferthisservicefor FREE!Callaheadtomakesuretheyareavailableincasethe notaryisoutoftheofficeorunavailable.
A fun night for Chamber members, their families, and residents to test their musical knowledge!
ContactDebbieRohrich-Tylerat314.633.7032if you’reinterestedinjoiningtheplanningcommittee.
