NewsletterApril 2014

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Gold Partners

Platinum Partners

Silver Partners

AFLAC - K. LovelaceCATCO

Charter BusinessCity of Maryland Heights

Community News David A. Goldfarb, CPA, P.C.Electro Savings Credit Union

Fred Weber, Inc. Labor Ready

P.S. RappSTAGES St. Louis

Venmar Systems, Inc.Wingate By Wyndham

Zipp Express

Member Spotlight

We’d like to introduce you to March’s Member Spotlight winner: Michael Aitken the Marketing & Membership Coordinator for North County Incorporated. We asked him a few questions so we can get to know him better.

What was one of your greatest successes? Twice achieving All-American Status while competing for the Track and Cross Country teams at Lindenwood University. I finished 5th in the Race Walk and 2nd in the Marathon.

Finish this sentence. “On a day off I…” Like to spend time with my 2 boys, Runner(8) and Dash(2). I will frequently take them on runs with me around the area. Our favorite spot is Creve Coeur Park.

What is something people would be surprised to hear about you? I am a Lego artist. When I have some spare time I enjoy creating mosaics out of Lego.

On May 16th North County Incorporated is hosting our 37th Annual Breakfast Awards. We are excited to honor many of North Counties finest. For more information on the event you can look here http://northstlouiscounty.com/wp/events/nci-annual-breakfast/

From the Executive Director I want to thank you for renewing your 2014 membership. We have a lot of exciting things coming up in the next several months at the chamber. We’ve just finished receiving applications from local high school students for our Education Foundation scholar-ships. We’ll be reviewing all the submissions and announcing our winners at the May Luncheon. So plan on attending, it’s always fun meeting the scholarship recipients and hearing what their plans are for college.

The chamber is going to have a table at the St. Louis Business Expo April 8th, from 11am-5pm, so be sure to stop by and see us.

Also, coming up is our 21st Annual MHCC Golf Classic. The tournament will be held Tuesday, June 24th and is returning to the Whitmoor Country Club. We’re excited to have Edward Jones as the Platinum Sponsor for the event. Sponsorships and teams are starting to sell, so if you’re interested in advertising your business or playing in the tour-nament then please see the back of this newsletter for details on pricing. As always, if there is anything I can do to increase the value of your membership please don’t hesitate to contact me. We appreciate and look forward to your continuous support.

Sincerely,

Sherry HuibonhoaExecutive Director

Community Events4/4 The 9th Annual “Gray Matters” Trivia Night, 6-10pm Email: mjannings@headinjuryctr-stl.org

4/8 St. Louis Business Expo, 11am-5pm www.stlouisbusinessexpo.com

4/10 Take the Wheel, Get the Best Car Deal, 6-7pm Electro Savings Credit Union, Email: lmugge@escu.org

4/11 Ribbon Cutting - Diba Imports, LP, 12pm, Food provided! 3630 Corporate Trail Drive, Earth City, MO 63045

4/16 Credit Report/Score Education: For Businesses & Individuals, 12pm Electro Savings Credit Union, Email: ppettey@escu.org

4/17 Party in the Plaza, 5-9pm, Outdoor Village

4/23 Checkbook Management: For Businesses & Individuals, 6pm Email: ppettey@escu.org

4/29 Marketing is a Marathon not a Sprint, 6pm, Email: ppettey@escu.org

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LuncheonLuncheon Sponsor $225

Dessert Sponsor $50

2014 Golf ClassicDiamond $2500

Gold Sponsor $1000Foursome $600

Closet to the Pin Sponsor $600Beverage Cart Sponsor $600

Hole Sponsor $250

2014 Business ExpoMember Table $100

Non Member Table $300

2014 Business Leader of the Year

Gold Sponsor $400Silver Sponsor $200

New Members

Maryland Heights Police Officer’s Association

Edible Arrangements

Gateway Buick GMC

MRC Computer & Electronics Recycling

Off The Grill

United States Postal Service

Jani King of St. Louis, Inc.

Volt Workforce Solutions

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Don’t Miss Our June Luncheon An Update from the Missouri State Auditor Thomas A. Schweisch

State Auditor Tom Schweich is a fifth-generation Missourian and a graduate of St. Louis County Public Schools, Yale, and Harvard Law School. Schweich practiced law for over 20 years in St. Louis at the law firm of Bryan Cave LLP.

Schweich began his public service career investigating the notorious siege at Waco, Texas as part of Jack Danforth’s Special Counsel investigation. Schweich then served as Chief of Staff to three United States Ambassadors to the United Nations and as Deputy Director and Acting Director of the law enforcement division of the U.S. State Depart-ment where he oversaw the activities of 4,000 people in over 40 countries with an annual budget of $2.5 billion. In March 2007, President Bush appointed Schweich U.S. Ambassador for Counternarcotics and Justice Reform in Afghanistan During his ser-vice in the State Department, he led diplomatic missions to approximately 30 countries.

Schweich is the author of three books: Protect Yourself from Business Lawsuits (and lawyers like me), Crashproof Your Life, and Staying Power. In November 2010, the people of Missouri elected Schweich to be their State Auditor. Schweich is married and has two children.

Thomas A. Schweisch

March Luncheon Basketball Winners

BAH: Morey Weiss & Scott Farrow

The Breakfast Club: Daryl Bianco

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MHCC Events

4/17 The Breakfast Club - Days Inn & Suites (7:30am)4/30 Super Power Networking - Syberg’s (7:30am - 9:00am)

5/1 The Breakfast Club - Days Inn & Suites (7:30am)5/14 Member Luncheon - Syberg’s (11:30am – 1pm)5/15 The Breakfast Club - Wingate By Wyndham (7:30am) 6/5 The Breakfast Club - Days Inn & Suites (7:30am)6/11 Member Luncheon - Syberg’s (11:30am – 1pm)6/19 The Breakfast Club - Team Central Gymnastic Academy (7:30am)6/24 Golf Classic - Whitmoor Country Club (12:30pm)

7/3 The Breakfast Club - Days Inn & Suites (7:30am)7/9 Member Luncheon - Holiday Inn Airport West (11:30am – 1pm)7/17 The Breakfast Club - Wingate By Wyndham (7:30am)

8/7 The Breakfast Club - Days Inn & Suites (7:30am)8/13 Member Luncheon - Hollywood Casino & Hotel (11:30am – 1pm)8/21 The Breakfast Club - Wingate By Wyndham (7:30am) 8/27 Business After Hours Luau - Pheasant Run Apartments (4:30 - 6:30pm)

9/4 The Breakfast Club - Days Inn & Suites (7:30am)9/10 Member Luncheon - Hollywood Casino (11:30am – 1pm)9/18 The Breakfast Club - Wingate By Wyndham (7:30am)

10/2 The Breakfast Club - Residence Inn Westport (7:30am)10/8 Member Luncheon & Business Expo - Orlando’s (11:30am – 1pm)10/16 The Breakfast Club - Wingate By Wyndham (7:30am) 10/29 Business After Hours - Hooters Restaurant (4:30 - 6:30pm) 11/6 The Breakfast Club - Residence Inn Westport (7:30am)11/12 Member Luncheon & BLY - Orlando’s (11:30am – 1pm)11/20 The Breakfast Club - Wingate By Wyndham (7:30am) 12/4 The Breakfast Club - Residence Inn Westport (7:30am)12/10 Holiday Gala & Wreath Wars - Orlando’s (11:00am – 1pm)12/18 The Breakfast Club - Wingate By Wyndham (7:30am)

Leadership Corner

Nichole KnightChairwomanLabor Ready

Lindsay GallahueChair Elect

Commercial Bank

Mike SidesPast Chair

Edward Jones

Andy ArrickTreasurer

Cassidy Turley

Scott PalermoVice Chair

A Skeetz Production

Angie LantzVice Chair

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital

David FosterVice Chair

Edward Jones

Brian DouglasONEWAY Construction

Roger GoesslingZipp Express

Dr. Mike FultonPattonville School District

Dr. Jenny MarquartParkway North High School

Daryl BiancoCATCO

Andy CookFred Weber, Inc.

Debbie LoftusWingate by Wyndham

Doug LangHollywood Casino & Hotel

Jim ElderAllegra Marketing