October 2017

The Webster Groves/Shrewsbury/Rock Hill Area Chamber of Commerce serves, promotes, and helps advance the business interests of both its membership and the communities of Webster Groves, Shrewsbury and Rock Hill.

~ October Networking Meeting ~WHEN:

Thursday, October 19 Check-in & Networking - 11:30 a.m.Lunch & Program - Noon - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE:

631 S. Berry RoadReservations are REQUIRED

by noon on Tuesday, October 17Member Cost paid online by

Monday, October 16: $18Members after October 16 and

Non-member cost through Tuesday, October 17: $20

After Tuesday October 17 price is $25Unpaid no-shows will be billed $25.

All lunch registrations go to this link: www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/

moreinfo.php?eventid=262734

The Route 66 Corridor Untapped Economic

PotentialThe historic route 66 runs through Shrewsbury, Webster Groves/Marlborough, Crestwood and Sunset Hills. Mayor Felicity Buckley describes the economic development potential of this corridor for tourism, and the efforts underway to revitalize the Watson Road area.

Now Accepting NOMINATIONSTo Walk the Red Carpet

Who in our community needs to be honored?The Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations from the communi-ties of Webster Groves, Shrewsbury, and Rock Hill for persons, businesses, and organizations that deserve recognition at our annual award banquet, Heart of the Community.Please submit your nomination for Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Heart of Gold, Green Initiative and more on our website page:

www.webstershrewsburychamber.comSubmissions are due October 13, 2017 ~ Awards presented February 2, 2018

Mayor Felicity Buckley City of Shrewsbury

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2017 Officers~ President of the Board ~

Vickie Gavrias Ethos Business Coaching

Mims Williamson, Officer Charter Spectrum Community Solutions

Andrew Chao, Officer The Andrew Chao Insurance Agency

Ryan Whittington, Past President Seniors Home Care

Directors At LargeJoe Arndt

Arndt & Associates Financial ServicesLynn Bozzay

Grafica Fine ArtsMike Evans

Evans Facility ConsultantsJean Field

Liberty Tax Service of Rock HillTim Graham, Edward Jones

Stacy Muehlher Cardinal Ritter Senior Services

Rick Rockwell, Webster University

Steve TlapekSupercuts of Rock Hill

Shari Tucci Reliance Bank of Rock Hill

Ex-OfficioMayor Felicity Buckley

City of ShrewsburyMayor Edward Mahan

City of Rock HillTom Galganski

Legal Counsel ~ Galganski, P.C.Jennifer Yackley City of Rock Hill

Mayor Gerry Welch City of Webster Groves

Steve Wylie City of Webster Groves

Rebecca Now Executive Director

Letter from the President of the BoardDear Chamber Member,

I wanted to take the opportunity to remind you of what you can gain from our Chamber membership. At this last month’s Luncheon meeting, some of you had a glimpse of that. Three of our members engaged us in a panel format conversation around senior care and their growing industry. They may appear to be in competition but they in fact each have a niche within the industry and they collaborate to give the best experience to each of their clients.

Working with each other in this fashion, you can create long lasting relationships, understand, value and respect each other’s expertise and business models, and can provide referrals to each other. This can make you the best resource for your customers. Not every prospect is a fit to our business. Like in the classic film, “Miracle on 34th Street”, by introducing a person to someone else who is a fit for their needs, you have gained a champion.

On another note, a big Bravo to the Young at Heart Professionals for the Happy Hour event they organized this past Tuesday, the next one being on October 24th. It is another great opportunity to network. I wish you all a great month and a wonderful start to the fall.

Vicky Gavrias, PresidentWebster Groves/Shrewsbury/Rock Hill Area Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is pleased to announce the appoint-ment of a new board member, Shari Tucci of Reli-ance Bank. Shari has been a member of our Cham-ber. with a previous bank, and now rejoined with the opening of Reliance Bank in Rock Hill. She is already making a positive impact by bringing in new members, and serving on several committees, including the Heart of the Community. About join-ing, Shari had this to say, “I am honored to serve on the board of such a wonderful Chamber that truly puts its member’s interests first.”

Welcome Our New Board Member

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Chamber Champion

Would you like to be a Chamber Champion? Email Rebecca for the details. It includes a FREE LUNCH!

S e p t e m b e r Ch a m ber Ch a mpio n

Janelle Ammel

Janelle Schroeder Ammel • 314 942-35359040 Manchester Road, 63144

janelle.ammel@nothingbundtcakes.com

A big Thank You to Jean Field, Liberty Tax Service of Rock Hill, and Andrew Chao of Farmers Insurance on Watson Road, who came to the rescue at the last minute and sponsored the appetizers for our Young at Heart Happy Hour for September. It was yummy and much appreciated by all in attendance.

A Big Thank You to…

Please Welcome & Support Our New Member!

WelcomeThe Chamber welcomes our New Member…

Buoyant Spa Mikell Rush 9603 Manchester Road Rock Hill, MO 63119 314-720-8557 Mikell@buoyantspa.com www.buoyantspa.com

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MEMBER NEWS

Llywelyn’s Pub to raise $15,000 for breast cancer awareness in October

Through the month of October, Llywelyn’s Pub will be releasing a limited-edition pink LlyCup to add to your collection. The cups will be available at all seven St. Louis area locations for a minimum $1 donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The restaurant chain invites you to join them in supporting the cause!

In years past, the fundraiser has exceeded their $10,000 goal. Our president, Tom Behnen, attributes this level of success to Llywelyn’s Pubs’ servers and bartenders. He says, “the staff is passionate about giving back to our communities. They work hard to make sure our donation goals are met.” This year, they will be working hard to promote and raise a lofty goal of $15k for the cause! Owner Scott Kemper explains that the annual fundraiser is “focused on providing services to women, but ulti-mately the goal is to find a cure.”

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Recent Ribbon Cutting Recent Ribbon Cutting

My Shabby Cottage 24.N. Gore

St. Louis Wellness Center 425 Marshall Avenue

Refer leads and recommend prospects. After they join,

we will give you a FREE Chamber Lunch. Call or email

Rebecca for more information at 314-962-4142

or Rebecca@go-webster.com.

“Help Us Grow the Chamber”

~ October ~Thursday, October 5, 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mamm-o gram-athon! St. Mary’s Breast Center, 1031 Bellevue Avenue Call 314 494-4968 for appointment.

Friday, October 13th, 4:30-9 p.m. Ribbon Cutting and Open House Ribbon Cutting at 5:15 sharp Buoyant Spa, 9603 Manchester Rd.

Friday, October 18th, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ribbon Cutting and Open House Ribbon Cutting at 12:15 sharp Olympia Gymnastics Training Center 9751 Manchester Road

Thursday, October 19th, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Networking Lunch Westborough Country Club, 631 S. Berry Road

Tuesday, October 24th, 5 - 7 p.m. Santa Martini Happy Hour Cyrano’s Event Room, 603 E. Lockwood

Chamber Calendar of Events

Buoyant Spa9603 Manchester RoadRock Hill, MO 63119www.buoyantspa.com314 720-8557

Getting rid of all sensory input allows the ‘constantly-make-sure-you’re-not-dying’ part of your brain to chill out for a second, allowing the creative, relaxed part of your brain to come out and play. Without the constant pressure of analyzing the world around you, your body lowers its levels of cortisol, the main chemical component of stress. Your brain also releases elevated levels of dopamine and endorphins, the neurotransmitters of happiness.Not having to fight gravity lets your muscles, joints, and bones take a well-deserved break. Without old-man gravity pushing you down all the time, your spine lengthens an inch, chronic pain is relieved, and your mus-cles get to fully rest. Unlike lying on a mattress, lying in water allows blood to flow freely all throughout your body. About 30 minutes into your float your brain stops producing its normal Alpha waves and starts churning out Theta waves. These are responsible for that ‘between-waking-and-sleeping’ state, and you make them naturally every night before you conk out. While it only lasts for a few sparse moments in your bed, you can achieve a prolonged Theta state in the tank, a state of conscious-ness that is usually only seen in children and people who have spent years practicing meditation.

Member spotlights are paid advertisements.

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Chairman’s Circle Partner’s Circle

We Appreciate Our Circle Members

Want to get into the Circle? Contact Rebecca Now for the details rebecca@go-webster.com

AT&T Custom Communications Acupuncture St Louis & Wellness Center

Aging GracefullyAllen Outdoor Solutions

American BankArndt & Assoc.

Art of Entertaining, TheBack & Neck Care

Beanstalk Web SolutionsBen Hagan - Farmers Insurance Agency

Bethesda Old OrchardBlock Advisors Buoyant Spa

Canterbury EnterprisesCardinal Ritter Senior Services

Coldwell Banker Premier Group- Monica BrewerColonial Village Pharmacy

Commerce BankComplete Fitness Results

Computer SolutionsCrown VisionCyrano’s Cafe

Da-Com CorporationDavey Tree Expert Company

Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc.Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers

Donahue ChiropracticEthos Business Coaching

Evans Facility ConsultantsExpress Employment Professionals

EZ StorageFreddies Market

Galganski, PCGeorgetown Apartments

Grafica Fine Art & Custom FramingGraphic Masters

Green Door art galleryGreen Goose Consignment Gallery

Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, PC.Hair Saloon for MenHoly Cross Academy

HooplaIntegrate 360 Physical Therapy

James Carlton InsuranceJet’s Pizza

Lewis and AssociatesLiberty Tax of Rock Hill

Lifetime Roofing and RenovationLinek Plumbing

Lori Strawbridge, CPALutheran Senior Services- Laclede Groves

M. Karl Hawkins, LLCMarco FinancialMassage Luxe

Master NetworksMcDonald’s (P & P)

McReynolds Realty Advisors, LLCMidland States Bank

Midwest DentalMidwest Regional Bank

Milagro Modern MexicanMissouri American Water

Mr. ApplianceNurses for Newborns

Olympia Gymnastics Training CentersOpera Theatre of Saint Louis

Pacific PlacePark Forest Apartments

Pinot’s PalettePostnet

PromoXpertz Randy Burkett Lighting Design

RealtyNet McLain, RealtorsReliance Bank of Rock Hill

Reliance Bank of Webster GrovesRegions Bank

Roberts RealtyRock Hill DentistryRotary Club of WG

Schaefer Autobody CentersScott Barthelmass Painting Company

Seniors Home CareServpro of Webster Groves/Affton

Shrewsbury, City ofSimpara HR

Skystone Conservatory of the ArtsSnapcom

SSM Health - St. Mary’s HospitalSSM Physical Therapy

St Louis Community CollegeSt. Louis Wellness Center

St. Anthony’s Medical CenterSunrise Senior Living

SupercutsTheatre Guild of WG

The Andrew Chao Insurance AgencyThe Berra Team - Powered by Keller Williams

The College SchoolThe Hair Affair

The Healthy PlanetThe Rice Law Firm

Trinity LogisticsUS Bank

Watson Pointe DentalWebster Groves Historical Society

Webster Groves LibraryWebster Groves School District

Webster Groves SubaruWebster Groves, City of

Webster Investment GroupWebster-Kirkwood Times

Webster UniversityWoodard

Sustaining Members as of September 29, 2017

Member~To~Member Discounts can be found on the Chamber Web Site - Go There

Chairman’s Circle

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October 24, 5-7 p.m.Cyrano’s Event Room

603 E. Lockwood

Celebrate the upcoming Santas on the Loose with a special Santa Hat Christmas Cocktail!This is a benefit for Santas on the Loose 5K, and features a new fun drink, crafts (make funky Santa eyeglasses,) and enjoy delicious appetizers in Cyrano’s Event Room. Ms. Santa will be presiding. Wear red and receive a free Santa hat. Santa Martini and appetizers included in the price.

$20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Santa Hat Christmas Cocktai l

Thanks to our sponsors

Santa Hat Christmas Cocktail

Thanks to our sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors

“We thank you for coming to Santa Martini Happy Hour!”

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