April Fenton Focus Newsletter

FENTON FOCUS PRESENTED BY: FENTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WWW.FENTONMOCHAMBER.COM

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Do you have a product, service, business or organization to promote?

Celebrate Fenton! Business & Community Fair Wednesday, May 28th at Rockwood Summit LAST YEAR… WE HAD APPROX. 800 ATTENDEES & SOLD OUT OF ALL AVAIILABLE BOOTHS… WOW !

SPONSOR THE EVENT ! … STARTING AT $500 …

YOUR AD WILL APPEAR IN A SPECIAL MAY 21st EDITION OF THE FENTON CURRENT NEWS MAGAZINE!

ADVERTISE WITH US ! … STARTS AT JUST $75 …

BOOTHS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED & WILL SELL OUT QUICK! RESERVE YOURS TODAY!

RESERVE A BOOTH! … JUST $100 / $150 …

REGISTER YOUR BOOTH TODAY! YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EXCITING COMMUNITY EVENT!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ! for setup, during event & clean-up

 CHAMBER PRESENTED WITH NEW SCISSORS.....8

 FENTON “MOVIE NIGHT” SPONSORSHIPS..……...13

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See page 5 inside!

 NEW! AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT……………..16

president’s corner...

2014

Dear Fenton Chamber: As we enter the second quarter of the year, the buzz within the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce is amazing! We just had one of the most fun and lucrative Dinner Auctions that the Chamber has produced. The theme was very well-received and I loved being able to see everyone’s greatest baseball gear. Thank you to everyone and anyone that had put their time and effort into making this event so successful.

When the dust settled from the Auction, we hosted a networking–oriented program for the monthly luncheon. Our members really appreciated the opportunity to be able to do some structured networking and have the chance to give (and perhaps, practice) their elevator speeches to many different contacts at the event.

This month, the Chamber is featuring Coggno Online Training as our Benefit of the Month. There are courses for everyone with over 5000 available in all different industries and fields. These courses are quite affordable and you pay only for the courses you need. Keeping with the theme of education, watch for information regarding educational programs coming this summer to the Chamber.

Greg Bresler (far right pictured with fellow Board Members (left to right) Scott Borlinghaus with Fabick CAT, Vance Scherrer with SERVPRO of Fenton/S. Ballwin, Melissa Sullivan of UniGroup

It’s time to CELEBRATE FENTON! with the Business & Community Fair on May 28 th at Rockwood Summit! This is a great opportunity to participate by having a booth and marketing your business to the public as well as fellow Chamber Members. If you are unable to make the event or even if you are, there are also many opportunities to sponsorship and advertise with this event. To help make the event successful, please invite your family, friends and neighbors to attend the event as guests; it is FREE and open to the public. The annual Business Fair is just one of the many benefits that adds value to your Chamber membership.

The Fenton Chamber office staff is constantly working to maximize their full potential. The staff will attend the MAKO (Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma) Conference at the end of this month. This annual event includes speakers on various topics, a wide variety of small classes and breakout sessions, and the opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas with fellow Chamber of Commerce executives and staff. The takeaways from this event are endless and it allows the staff to provide our members with the very best resources and membership tools available.

Finally, we are very excited to announce that we are almost at our 500 th member! Help us reach 500 by referring a fellow businessperson to the Chamber. As always, your continued support is appreciated in FINDING IT IN FENTON FIRST! Sincerely, Greg Bresler GM – Andre’s Banquet Facilities & Catering President – Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce

Pinnacle Partnership

SSM St. Clare Health Center Pinnacle Partnership

St. Anthony’s Medical Center & Urgent Care

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In this issue…

2014 Board of Directors OFFICERS PRESIDENT Greg Bresler - Andre’s Banquet Facilities & Catering

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Benefit of the Month: Coggno Online

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Ribbon Cutting Photos

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SSM St. Clare Celebrates 5 Years

1st Vice President Scott Borlinghaus - Fabick CAT 2nd Vice President Al’s Automotive & Tire Secretary Vance Scherrer - SERVPRO of Fenton/South Ballwin Treasurer Lori St. Clair - On Target Bookkeeping Services, LLC

DIRECTORS Paul Carcagno - Fortune Insurance

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“Baseball is Back” Dinner Auction Recap

Jodi Clinton - Commerce Bank Karen Fox - Karen THE Connector Deb Fruend - Team Activities for Special Kids

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Movie Night Sponsor Opportunity

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Good News & Thank Yous

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Ambassador Spotlight: Jan Mullaney

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Welcome our Newest Members!

Ginny Goede - The Jewelry Connection Ellis Hawkins - SSM St. Clare Health Center Rick Nadler - Grand Rental Station Dale E. Roethemeyer - Edward Jones Debbie Schirmer - Maritz Melissa Sullivan - UniGroup Immediate Past President Dale E. Roethemeyer St. Louis County Police Liaison Captain Jeff Bader City of Fenton Liaison Mayor Mike Polizzi

STAFF Executive Director — Jeannie Braun Assistant Director — Lisa Rackley Communications Coordinator — Kelly O’Daniel

The mission of the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote, support & represent business for the betterment of our members and the community.

Administrative Assistant — Betty Rottler

Pinnacle Partnership

Grand Rental Station

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March 18th at Red Robin

Pinnacle Partnership

Fabick CAT

Pinnacle Partnership

Maritz

Prestige Partnership

Drury Hotels

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March 12th at Fabick CAT

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Prestige Partnership

Jim Butler Chevrolet

Prestige Partnership

UniGroup

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Pacesetter Partnership

Express Employment

Olde Towne Fenton Business Association

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Congratulations on Your Ribbon Cutting!

EPIC 6 Laser Tag & Sports Arena 601 Gravois Bluffs Blvd, Ste. G Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: (636) 600-1890 www.epic6fun.com Photo courtesy of: Amy Moore, Current News Magazine

Gander Mountain 751 Gravois Bluffs Blvd Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: (636) 203-4360 www.gandermountain.com William Munroe, General Mgr.

Pacesetter Partnership

Clayton Corporation

Pacesetter Partnership

Fortune

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Thank you…

2014 AUCTION COMMITTEE

Diane Bade (left) and Michele VanTuyl (right) with UniQue Ideas ‘N More presented the Chamber with a brand new pair of Ribbon Cutting scissors (that actually cut through ribbon) on behalf of herself, her late husband Harold, and the VanTuyl family. Diane mentioned that Harold was truly an advocate of business and the Chamber, thus it is only fitting that these scissors carry his name with them through the dedication placed on the scissors: “Harold Bade Longtime Chamber Member & Friend.”

Pacesetter Partnership

Megan Bresler, Chair Carrollton Bank

Thad James SAMMY J Balloon Creations

Melissa Bresler, Co-Chair Vogel Heating & Cooling

Delmar Gardens/Meramec Valley

Russ Ahlheim Ad Source One

Jan Muschler Mercy Clinic

Deb Bokamper Ageless Design

Daryls Preslar Bark Park at Unger

Linda Branham Mary Kay Cosmetics

Lauren Scherer LSS at Meramec Bluffs

Jodi Clinton Commerce Bank

Jeffrey Wolf HealthMarkets Insurance

Deb Fruend Team Activities for Special Kids

Chamber Office Staff Jeannie Braun, Lisa Rackley, Kelly O’Daniel & Betty Rottler

Kristie Gabel Elite Cuisine, LLC

Mary Ann Meyer

Ginny Goede The Jewelry Connection Lisa Huseman Z Total Body, LLC

State Farm Insurance/Marty Wilder Agency

Pacesetter Partnership

Jefferson College

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Happy Birthday, SSM St. Clare!

SSM St. Clare Health Center held its birthday party a few days early on Friday, March 28th with cake and punch.

Leaders from SSM St. Clare, board members, local chamber of commerce representatives and EMS partners gathered for a short birthday celebration recognizing all that St. Clare Health Center has accomplished over its first five years.

FACC Executive Director, Jeannie Braun & FACC President, Greg Bresler, presented SSM St. Clare President, Ellis Hawkins, with a commemorative plaque (pictured below).

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Pacesetter Partnership

Edward Jones—Sean C. King

Pacesetter Partnership

Westside Personnel Services

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THANK YOU, SPONSORS! World Series Sponsor SSM St. Clare Health Center League Championship Sponsor Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley Division Series Sponsors Commerce Bank · Fabick CAT SAMMY J Balloon Creations · Vogel Heating & Cooling

Thank you to everyone who played a vital role in the success of this event, including committee members (p.8), sponsors, donors, advertisers, volunteers (p.13), and many others that we simply could not have done without!

Pacesetter Partnership

Home Run Sponsors Advanced Pool & Spa · Al’s Automotive & Tire · Citizens for McCaherty Current News Magazine · Franklin James Capital · Garlich Printing · KP Development Meramec Valley Bank · State Farm Insurance-Marty Wilder Agency

Dugout Sponsors Bark Park at Unger · Bethesda Health Group · CJS Roofing Company Kadean Construction · McClelland Marketing · Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Tapawingo National Golf Club

Official Bank Sponsor: Commerce Bank Oral Auction Sponsor: Carrollton Bank Team Store Sponsor: Andre’s Banquet Facilities and Catering Concession Stand Sponsor: Renewal by Andersen Backstop of Beer Sponsor: SERVPRO of Fenton/South Ballwin Invitation Sponsor: Speed-e-Way Printing Service Program Sponsor: Bender, Inc.

Edward Jones-Dale E. Roethemeyer Partner Club

Vogel Heating & Cooling

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THANK YOU, CONTRIBUTORS! 54th Street Bar & Grill ABF Security Advanced Pool & Spa Ageless Design - Deb Bokamper Al’s Automotive & Tire American Eagle Credit Union American Hairitage Salon-Mary & Amber Andre’s Banquet Facilities & Catering Anthonino's Taverna Aschinger Electric Company AVON Beauty Center at Gravois Bluffs Bark Park at Unger Ben Braun – Quincy University Bender, Inc. Bethesda Health Group Bi-State Landscape Supply, Inc. Blue Chip Pest Services Body Balance Chiropractic Bon Vivant Adult Day Club Brookwood Dental Center Carrollton Bank Cheesecake Factory, The Chiropractic Accident & Wellness Center Circle of Concern Citizens for McCaherty Citizens National Bank CJS Roofing Clayton Corporation CMIT Solutions of St. Louis Southwest Commerce Bank Concord Cleaners Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant Coughlin, Donovan, Niehaus & Scherle Culver’s—Fenton Current News Magazine, The Dairy Queen Dave & Buster's Delmar Gardens at Meramec Valley Dirxion Software Drury Hotels Edward Jones - Sean C. King Edward Jones - Dale E. Roethemeyer Edward Jones - Matt Thomason Elite Cuisine Embroidery Town Epic 6 Laser Tag & Sports Arena Express Employment Professionals Fabick Cat Feed My People Fenton Animal Hospital,P.C. Fenton Family Eyecare Fenton Sew and Vac Fischer & Christoff FIT Gym Forrest Fortner, Forrest Fortner Agency Fortune Insurance Fran Ann Engraving Franklin James Capital-John Ferrara Freedom Chiropractic, LLC

Partner Club

Gander Mountain Garlich Printing Co. Gianino Group Grand Country Music Hall Grand Rental Station Grant Contracting Guilded Crafts Haislar Construction Co., Inc. Harster Heating and Cooling Harvest Seasonal Cuisine Heartland Industries Hey Lottie Hidden Valley Ski Resort Highway 61 Roadhouse & Kitchen Jackson Auto and Truck Jay B. Smith Funeral Homes Jewelry Connection, The Jilly's Café and Steakhouse Jim Butler Chevrolet Joyce Meyer Ministries Kadean Construction Co. Kansas City Zoo Karen THE Connector Kenny Wallace Fan Club Kenrick's Meats & Catering KP Development Lindbergh High School Little Gym of Fenton, The Lon & Ginny Goede Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs Magic House, The Maritz Martin-Jetco Heating and Air Conditioning Mary Kay Cosmetics-Linda Branham MassageLuxe MCA Management Company McAlister’s Deli McAvoy & Bahn McClelland Marketing McDonald's - Bowles & Valley Park Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Meramec Valley Bank Mercy Clinic Convenient & Urgent Care Mercy Clinic Heart & Vascular Mercy Clinic Pediatrics - Fenton Mercy Clinic Women's Health - Fenton Michelle Bone - Edward Jones Midwest Eye Associates Milford Kitchen & Bath Missouri Botanical Garden Mobile on the Run Museum of Transportation National Laser & Inkjet Cartridge Service Nerium International—Shelly Hacking Nolan Office Interiors Olde Towne Fenton Pet Hospital Organization in Bloom—Terry Capehart O. Voorhees Painting Company Pageant, The

American Eagle Credit Union

Partner Club

Park Lane Jewelry Pelopidas, LLC Poor Richards Prudential Alliance Realtors Qdoba Mexican Grill Que Pasa! Mexican Restaurant Raging Rivers WaterPark Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Reinhold Electric, Inc. Renewal by Andersen Rex Rieger Landscaping & Gardening Services Rockwood Bank Romaine Creek Veterinary Center SAF Company, LLC SAMMY J Balloon Creations Saint Louis Philharmonic Orchestra Sam’s Steakhouse Schlafly Beer Scrubby Dutch Cleaning SERVPRO of Fenton/South Ballwin Sherman Auto Sales, Inc. Shoeman Water Projects Show Me Weights South County Times Spa Nails Speed-e-Way Printing Service SSM St. Clare Health Center St. Anthony’s Medical Center St. Louis Business Forms, Inc. St. Louis County Police Department St. Louis CyberKnife St. Louis Recharge & Fire Control St. Louis Symphony St. Louis University Billikens State Farm Insurance-Marty Wilder Agency Stengel Signs, Inc. Steve Branham Stiern Laser, Inc. Swing-A-Round Fun Town Tapawingo National Golf Course Team Activities for Special Kids - TASK Tim Underwood-Allstate Insurance Company Thomas F. Kemlage, D.D.S. Toulon Women’s Boutique Tower Tee Family Golf & Recreation Ultimate Faux Furs, LLC UniGroup UniQue Ideas ‘N More Urban Chestnut Brewing Company U.S. Bank Vogel Heating & Cooling Walmart Westside Personnel Services Xtreme Krav Maga & Fitness Xtreme Tactical Defense Z Total Body, LLC

Coughlin, Donovan, Niehaus & Scherle, P.C.

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Local Community Events FREE SHRED DAY EVENT AT AMERICAN EAGLE C.U.

Saturday, April 26th AND Saturday, May 3rd; 9:00am-12:00pm at participating locations. American Eagle Credit Union is hosting a FREE Shred day! You are invited to shred your documents for free.

Secure destruction of sensitive materials (paper only) will be performed on-site by a qualified shredding service. Protect your identity! Participating locations: St. Louis/South City-1001 Lynch Street, South County-12988 Tesson Ferry Rd. at Butler Hill Rd; Creve Coeur-12395 Olive Blvd at Tempo Dr. For more, call 314-657-9305.

2ND ANNUAL GET ORGANIZED ST. LOUIS EVENT

Saturday, April 26th; 9:30am-4:00pm; St. Charles Community College; 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.; Cottleville MO. Local professional organizers to educate the public at the Get Organized St. Louis event on April 26, 2014. This year’s event is a full day workshop featuring two general education sessions, an “Ask the Organizers” Q & A panel. A box lunch is included with the event fee. Contact Terry Capehart of Organization in Bloom at 314-677-0222 or Sheila DeHart of Tidy Up Organizing at 314-422-0635 for more info.

FENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY LUNCH & ANTIQUE APPRAISAL

Saturday, April 26th at 12:30 pm; Sunset Hills Banquet Center; 13366 W. Watson Road; Sunset Hills MO. Do you have any antique or items in your family you’ve always wondered about? Bring them with you to our luncheon. Each person is allowed two items for a free appraisal. Tickets will be available soon. Look for the display at RiverChase! Call 636-326-0808 for more info or to RSVP.

“FIGHT BACK” WOMEN’S ONLY SELF-DEFENSE SEMINAR

Saturday, May 3rd; 10:00am-1:00pm; Xtreme Krav Maga St. Louis; 639 Gravois Bluffs Blvd.; Fenton MO. Don't be a victim, take the steps to learn some basics and gain knowledge and confidence of how to defend your self in a potential threatening situation. This program teaches to defend yourself against common chokes, grabs, bear hugs, and other attacks, including fighting on the ground and when confronted by a weapon. We emphasize realistic scenarios and realistic defenses. Pre-registration: $30/person, $40 at the door, includes a t-shirt. For more, call 314-974-5728 (KRAV).

MISSOURI CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT CLASS

Sunday, May 11; 8:00am-5:00pm; Xtreme Tactical Defense St. Louis; 639 Gravois Bluffs Blvd, Ste. C; Fenton MO. The CCW course is designed for people who wish to obtain their Missouri concealed firearms permit. The course goes over basic handgun safety and range rules, proper firing techniques, Missouri laws pertaining to concealed carry and live-fire at the range. Cost: $99 - Firearm & ammo included in fee. Contact Steve Sulze for more, 314-974-5728.

Do you have a Community Event to share?

Email it to exdir@fentonmochamber.com

Partner Club

SERVPRO of Fenton/South Ballwin

Partner Club

Martin-Jetco Heating & Air Conditioning

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Thank you…

@2014 AUCTION VOLUNTEERS Anna Arnold - Commerce Bank Steve Branham - Volunteer Chief John Batterton - Fenton Fire Protection District Tom Bayers – Sparks Agency/Farmers Insurance Erica Carroll - Commerce Bank Renae Coffman - Commerce Bank Dori Covault - T.A.S.K. Nick DeFelice—AFLAC Angela Denicola - Bon Vivant Adult Day Club Joe Denicola - Bon Vivant Adult Day Club Karen Fox - Karen THE Connector Mike Fox - Volunteer Carol Goeddel - Westside Personnel Services Kelly Guenther - American Eagle Credit Union Julie Hageman - Bark Park at Unger Marilyn Harris - T.A.S.K. Cathy Joyner - South County Times Jenn Marschel - Commerce Bank Deb McKelvey - Commerce Bank Amanda Mulkey - Commerce Bank Justin Nicholas - Commerce Bank Edwin Penfod - Penfold Enterprises Angela Reynolds - U.S. Bank Chris Sonntag - T.A.S.K. Ken Sparks - Volunteer Teresa Sparks - Sparks Agency/Farmers Insurance Blake & Jeannie Wilson - Volunteers Linda Wulf - Sunnyhill, Inc.

Committed Member

FENTON FOCUS

Movie Night Sponsorship You will not only have the opportunity to market your business to hundreds of area residents, but you will be supporting a program that has a positive impact on families and the community… It’s a win-win for all!

$200 & $100 Sponsorships Available!

Contact the Chamber Office for details or to reserve your sponsorship! What a great opportunity!

Schmersahl Treloar & Company CPA’s

JUNE 21st

Committed Member

JULY 19th

Midwest BankCentre

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April 9th - Membership Luncheon at Andre’s West

Sponsored by:

Stephen Burton Waterproof Solutions

Committed Member

Extra Space Storage Committed Member

SAMMY J Balloon Creations

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Good News

Thank You !

St. Anthony’s is now offering online check-in for patients of its four Urgent Care Centers.

Online check-in will allow patients to pick a time and location that is convenient for them in situations calling for non-immediate treatment.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the STEM Summitt at Fabick CAT and to all who attended.

Congratulations to Drury Inn-St. Louis Southwest on the completion and grand opening of their newly renovated location (at 141 & 44). They had an open house earlier this month so you are all encouraged to stop by and see the new space!

The St. Louis office of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK was recognized with the Humanitarian Award for its outstanding commitment to community service.

Each year the company’s corporate office presents the Humanitarian Award to the franchise that performs the most hours of charity work in their community. Congratulations on your achievement!

Congratulations to Maritz for being chosen as one of the 250 locations for the “Cakeway to the West” project. Maritz is among the 250 iconic St. Louis-area locations throughout the 15-county bi-state St. Louis region participating. As part of the year-long celebration, Maritz employees are participating in stl250’s “St. Louis Serves” community service project! Congratulations!

Thank you to everyone who attended the March Connect Over Coffee event at Red Robin and thank you to Red Robin for hosting this event and providing us with breakfast!

Thank you to our most recent enews sponsors: Construction Appliance, Express Employment Professionals.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Ribbon Cuttings of EPIC 6 Laser Tag & Sports Arena and Gander Mountain!

What great additions to the Fenton community & Chamber!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s Dinner Auction (see p. 8,9,10,13)!

Thank you to April Luncheon sponsor, Waterproof Solutions!

Thank you to speakers at the March Luncheon: Gina Joly & Deane Adams of American Red Cross who spoke about the ReadyRating program and Captain McCarthy with Fenton Fire Protection District who spoke about the brand new PulsePoint smartphone application!

Thank you to the following who donated a door prize at the April Membership Luncheon: American Eagle Credit Union, Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs, SAMMY J Balloon Creations, and Mary Fry/American Hairitage.

Thank you to Karen Fox, Karen THE Connector for putting together a fantastic video with many photos from the recent Dinner Auction event! What a great way to relive the night!

Thank you to Diane Bade (& the late Harold Bade) of UniQue Ideas ‘N More for the thoughtful, heartfelt donation of REAL Ribbon Cutting scissors (see page 8)

Auction Committee & Volunteers recognized at Luncheon!

Committed Member

On Target Bookkeeping Services, LLC

Thank you to both the Bowles Avenue and Valley Park McDonald’s locations for providing the Chamber Staff with Fresh Coffee along with Cinnamon Melts while getting ready for the Dinner Auction!

Committed Member

Carrollton Bank

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Jan Mullaney SERVPRO of Fenton/South Ballwin & West Kirkwood/Sunset Hills

Why are you an Ambassador?

“I feel that promoting the Fenton Chamber is the way to promote the Fenton community.”

What is your favorite part about the Fenton Chamber?

“My favorite part about the Chamber is meeting new people and helping them make meaningful contacts.”

Name two things many people do not know about you.

“I love to read! I love to travel!”

Committed Member

McManus Construction Inc.

Committed Member

Capital Source Solutions, LLC

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* Upcoming Calendar of Chamber Events * ► Tuesday, April 22nd—Glenn Shepard: “How to Lead People & Supervise a Team” at Maritz ► Thursday, April 24th—Chamber 101 at Fenton Chamber Office—8:00am-9:00am; 1400 South Highway Drive, Suite 99, Fenton MO. Are you a new member of the Fenton Chamber? Are you a new contact for an existing member of the Fenton Chamber?

Or maybe you just want to learn about opportunities with the Chamber and how you can get more involved in Chamber programs.

If so, join us for this exciting quarterly event! We will go over the many benefits of Chamber membership, including a quick look at Chamber Nation. This event is complimentary to attend; we just ask that you please RSVP.

► April 28th & 29th—Fenton Chamber Office Closed Due to Staff Conference ► Wednesday, May 7th—Membership Luncheon at Scott Gallagher Soccer Park—11:00am-1:00pm; 1 Soccer Park Road;

Fenton MO. "Get Your Name in the News" - - The Power of Publicity cannot be underestimated. Find out how to get your name in the news and gain the publicity that will propel your business. Join the Fenton Chamber as we learn from a St. Louis Favorite, Ron Ameln, Editor/Owner of Small Business Monthly. Sponsored by: Express Employment Professionals. $20 members; $25 non-member guests.

► Wednesday, May 28th—Celebrate Fenton! Business & Community Fair at Rockwood Summit—3:30-4:30pm Business to Business Networking; 4:30-6:30pm Open to the Public; 1780 Hawkins Road, Fenton MO. Hosted by the Fenton Chamber & Partners in Education Rockwood School District. Visit more than 100 booths with Restaurants and Businesses from around the Fenton area.

This event is FREE and Open to the Public. - - Do you have a product, service, business, restaurant, or organization to promote to the community? This is your chance! Register your booth space today… $150 for 6ft booth; $100 for 4ft booth for members! Also, don’t miss your opportunity to advertise in a special May 21st edition of the Fenton Current News Magazine. Want to do both? Consider one of our affordable sponsorship packages! Contact the Chamber Office at 636-717-0200 to get started today.

Watch for information regarding upcoming summer educational programs...

You won’t want to miss these exciting events offered by the Chamber!

Register for these and other events online at www.fentonmochamber.com or call 636-717-0200

Committed Member

Rataj-Krueger Architects, Inc.

Committed Member

Mary Kay Cosmetics-Linda Branham

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Welcome Our Newest Members!

Join us in welcoming our newest Chamber members by patronizing their businesses. Chamber membership reflects business integrity and demonstrates commitment to the community.

Freedom Chiropractic, LLC

Renewal by Andersen

Teens of America

Glenn Shepard Seminars

Rodan + Fields Lynn Schroeder

TomCat Design

Sparks Agency Farmers Insurance

Xtreme Tactical Defense

4600 South Lindbergh Blvd, Ste. 3 St. Louis, MO 63127 Phone: 314-843-0300 Contact: Dr. Nathan Free www.freedomchirostl.com

6953 Charlotte Pike, Suite 303 Nashville, TN 37209 Phone: 615-353-7125 www.glennshepard.com Educational & Training Programs

Heartland Payment Systems

Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: 314-308-8358 Contact: Mark Sullivan www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com Credit Card Services/Payroll/HR

149 Weldon Parkway, Suite 117 Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Phone: 314-983-9977 Contact: Sheena Edwards www.renewalbyandersen.com

Barnhart, MO 63012 Phone: 314-280-9569 lookingyoungertoday.myrandf.com Skin Care

2019 Smizer Station St. Louis, MO 63088 Phone: 314-909-1140 www.farmersagent.com/tsparks

2033 El Lago Drive Arnold, MO 63010 Phone: 877-333-8200 www.teensofamerica.net Prevention Programs-Drugs/Alcohol

Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: 636-349-9322 Contact: Debbie Schuller Graphic Design Services tomcatdesign.com

639 Gravois Bluffs Blvd, Suite C Fenton, MO 63026 Phone: 314-399-9486 Contact: Steve Sulze www.XTD-STL.com

Pictured (left to right): Lori St. Clair—On Target Bookkeeping

Services/FACC Board of Directors; Jeannie Braun—FACC Executive Director; Kelly Drury—Renewal by Andersen; Teresa Sparks & Tom Bayers—Sparks Agency/Farmers Insurance; Stephanie Werton & Laura Self—SSM Physical Therapy; Desiree Woodrow & Sheena Edwards—Renewal by Andersen; Jonathan Ingram—RoboRewards; Greg Bresler— Andre’s Banquet Facilities & Catering/FACC President

Welcome, Everyone!

Committed Members

Z Total Body, LLC

Nolan Office Interiors

Kitcheneeze—Nancy Cross

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Renewing Members for March All Clean Services, Inc. • American Solutions for Business AVON Beauty Center at Gravois Bluffs • Biermann Accounting Services, LLC Blake Floor Company • Body Balance Chiropractic • Borgetti’s Bar & Grill Carillon Group • Citizens for McCaherty • Coldwell Banker Gundaker/Sue Martin Custom Cabinets, Inc. • De-Co Dental • DEKA Service • F2 Garage Door Solutions Fenton Self Storage • Gold’s Gym • The International Companies Our Savior Lutheran Christian Academy • Penn Station East Coast Subs PRORehab, P.C. • Rapp Payroll Solutions • Rockwood Bank Rockwood School District • Scrubby Dutch Cleaning • Special School District St. Louis Post Dispatch • State Farm Insurance/Bond Agency Team Activities for Special Kids (TASK) • Wallpaper Paint & More

Thank you to our renewing Partnership Members...

Maritz • Martin-Jetco Heating & Air Conditioning Midwest BankCentre • SSM St. Clare Health Center State Farm Insurance/Marty Wilder Agency • Vogel Heating & Cooling

Committed Members

AXIUS Financial

Construction Appliance

HealthMarkets Insurance - Jeffrey Wolf

FENTONFOCUS Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce 1400 South Highway Drive, Suite 99 Fenton MO 63099

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PAID Fenton MO Permit No. 119

(636) 717-0200 (636) 717-0214 Fax www.fentonmochamber.com

Membership Luncheon Wednesday, May 7th 11:00am—1:00pm Scott Gallagher Soccer Park 1 Soccer Park Road, Fenton MO "Get Your Name in the News" The Power of Publicity cannot be underestimated. Find out how to get your name in the news and gain the publicity that will propel your business! Join us as we learn from a St. Louis Favorite, Ron Ameln, Editor/Owner of Small Business Monthly.

Sponsor: Express Employment Professionals

Cost: $20 members; $25 guests Please RSVP by Friday, May 2nd online or contact the Chamber Office.

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