eNewsletter - April 2012

BUSINESSCONNECTION

a publication ofthe O’FallonChamber of Commerce

APRIL 2012

t is with great excitement that the Board would like to present the future home of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce!

With its current lease ending in 2013 the Board of Directors charged a subcommittee with fi nding the best option for the Chamber, either renewing our current lease, fi nding a new lease option or purchasing a building. After a feasibility study was conducted on the Chamber’s fi nancial standing the group decided it was in the best interest of the organization to look for a permanent home to purchase. On Tuesday, March 27th at a special meeting of the Board of Directors a unanimous vote was taken in favor of signing a contract to purchase the building located at 2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Drive. Although much more work and two more Board votes will take place before the scheduled closing this summer; the Board is very excited with the opportunities that this new offi ce space will bring to our organization.

Iou’re standing in the doorway, coat checked and a glass of wine in hand, facing a room full of unfamiliar faces. You feel a bit awkward and slightly panicked

about whom to approach fi rst and what to say. Your mind whirls: Am I dressed appropriately? Did I bring enough business cards? What if I say the wrong thing?

Working a room can make even the sharpest business person quake. Forbes spoke with a handful of experts for advice on how to approach any networking situation. Here are their foolproof tips.

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Please join us for our Monthly Membership Luncheon where Pete Brown will speak about Communication in the Workplace. Don’t forget to register in advance and save $5!

Don’t miss the O’Fallon Chamber’s

General Membership LUNCHEON

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm@ the Christy Banquet Center

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Stay for 5 minutes or 2 hours, whichever fi ts into your schedule best. Our monthly Business After Hours are a great way to build relationships with many of your fellow Chamber Members. Average attendance at these free events is around 50 Chamber Members!

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1299 Bryan Road, O’Fallon, MO 63366Phone: 636.240.1818Email: [email protected]

Mission Statement:The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting economic vitality in O’Fallon and the St. Charles County Region while providing members with networking opportunities, education and advocacy in public policy decisions affecting business.

Vision Statement:The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce will be the catalyst for the prosperity of our community as a valued resource for businesses, organizations, and residents.

Offi cers:Cindy Elking, Chairman of the BoardAdam Hopper, 1st Vice ChairmanJeff Arneson, 2nd Vice ChairmanRuss Craven, TreasurerStacee Gilmore, SecretaryJulie Feast, Past-Chairman

Directors:Mark Crank, DirectorNina DeAngelo, DirectorHeather Deatz, DirectorTim DeGhelder, DirectorRon Epps, DirectorMichael Favazza, DirectorJonny Kruse, Gracie BarraAlissa Moore, DirectorBrian Richardson, DirectorDavid Schmidt, Director

Staff:Erin Williams, President/CEOSara Henderson, Communications DirectorSam Byers, Membership Services Director

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lmost every business out there at some point has asked the question, “How can we get our business’s name out in the community? How can get people to recognize our logo? How

can we get people talking about our company?”, and there are advertisers galore telling you that their product or publication is the answer. To be sure, there are a lot of great marketing companies that can help you formulate a plan to accomplish this, but sometimes there are great opportunities right in front of you. This summer the O’Fallon Chamber is glad to provide you with just that type of opportunity!

On July 4th the Chamber will be holding our 28th Annual Firecracker Run 5k/10k, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and with over 1000 participants last year, we’re expecting this year to be our best race yet! Part of the race’s success depends on Chamber members getting involved and helping to sponsor the event; however, this partnership is not a one-sided affair. Imagine your company’s logo on posters placed in businesses throughout O’Fallon. Think about your logo being displayed on our website and race registration website which individuals can direct all their Facebook friends to come check out when they register

to run or volunteer for the race. Visualize over a 1,000 high quality dry fi t shirts worn throughout our community for months, even years after the race ends bearing your logo as a walking billboard. In addition to all this, there’s also the opportunity to set up a booth and display a sign or banner for runners, their friends and family, and passerby’s arriving for the City of O’Fallon’s Fourth of July parade all to see; that’s hundreds upon hundreds of individuals! These are the type of benefi ts you receive as a Chamber member by agreeing to sponsor this major community event.

The second question people normally ask when considering publicity is “How much will this cost me?” With fi ve different sponsorship levels to choose from, your business can receive exposure for as little as $50 or dramatically increase your presence by being a Gold level sponsor ($1,000).

For more information about what’s available at each sponsorship level or how your business can get involved, download the fl yer at www.ofallonchamber.org/fi recracker or email [email protected].

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Platinum Level Sponsor - $2,000• Company logo on the front of 1000 shirts.• Six T-shirts & Four Runner entries.• Logo as “Event Sponsor” on registration forms, press releases, posters, fl yers and 4 Chamber newsletters - circulation 134,000. • Naming rights for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.• Company logo with a link included on the event site, www.ofallonchamber.org/fi recracker• Company banner or signage at race. (company provides)• Company promotional items at event. (company provides)• Four signs on course .• Name recognition at event (promoted over PA system).• Recognition at Chamber luncheon.• Business representative to assist at event with Award Presentation.• Name recognition in all radio advertising.• Inclusion in thank you email to all runners with link to company web site.• Advertising email blast to all Chamber members.• Booth at the Expo on July 4th - Prime Location.

Gold Level Sponsor - $1,000• Business/logo on the back of 1000 shirts in LARGE print.• Four T-shirts & Four Runner entries.• Business name/logo on all registration forms, press releases, posters, fl yers and 4 Chamber newsletters - circulation 134,000.• Company logo with a link included on the event site, www.ofallonchamber.org/fi recracker

• Company banner or signage at race. (company provides)• Company promotional items at event. (company provides)• Two signs on course .• Booth at the Expo on July 4th - Prime Location.

Silver Level Sponsor -$500• Company logo on the back of 1000 shirts• Two T-shirts & Two Runner entries• Business name/logo on all registration forms, press releases, posters, fl yers and 4 Chamber newsletters - circulation 134,000.• Company logo with a link included on the event site, www. ofallonchamber.org/fi recracker• Company banner or signage at race. (company provides)• Company promotional items at event. (company provides)• One sign on course.• Booth at the Expo on July 4th.

Bronze Level Sponsor - $250• Business/logo on the back of 1000 shirts.• One T-shirt & One Runner entry.• Booth at the Expo on July 4th.

Mile Marker Sponsor- $100• Name of business on one of the Mile markers on the race route.• Booth at the Expo on July 4th.

Promotional Booth - $50• Booth at the Expo on the July 4th.

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For more information or to become a sponsor contact:O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce • 636.240.1818

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feel even better about the kind of leader you’re becoming? Join us at the May 9th, 2012 Lunch n’ Learn as featured speaker, Judy Ryan assists us in learning what it takes for you and those you lead (adults and children) to feel and act powerful, lovable, connected and contributing. You will learn the order in which relationships should be managed and why. You will gain a clear vision of how develop people, relationships and healthy culture in corporate,

education and family settings. You will walk away with systems that ensure you meet your highest vision.

Judy Ryan is a human systems specialist and speaks from experience. She specializes in systems that nurture and cultivate health and wholeness within and among organizations and individuals. She has assisted many to defi ne and sustain alignment of mission, values and vision, and gain clarity and approval of strategies that result in improved productivity. Her greatest passion is increasing engagement and trust within

corporate, government, education and family settings. She is an award-winning trainer, consultant, mentor, writer and coach, a frequent keynote motivational speaker and a regular columnist in several national journals on topics of emotional intelligence.

The Lunch n’ Learn will be held Wednesday, May 9th from Noon-1:00 p.m. at Webster University-WingHaven campus. This is a free seminar for members of the O’Fallon Chamber. Register by calling (636) 240-1818 or clicking here.

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M ark your calendar now for the 20th Annual O’Fallon Chamber Golf Tournament set for August 23, 2012. Join the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce for a day of networking and golf at the beautiful Whitmoor Golf Course. All Chamber members,

industry leaders and golfers are encouraged to attend.

Interested in being a sponsor and promoting your business in this event? For more information on available sponsorships or golf reservations contact Erin at [email protected] or 636.240.1818.

To sign up for sponsorship or to play visit www.ofallonchamber.org/golf today!

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Welcome to the second edition of the O’Fallon Chamber Business Connection! As the Chairman of the Board it is my pleasure to share with you some of the more interesting things on which your Board of Directors has been working.

I’ll start from last month when the Board held its annual all day retreat. As you might remember from last month’s article from Erin, the O’Fallon Chamber’s vision statement came out of that meeting. We were able to discuss the successes of 2011 and what things still need some work. Some of those items are already on their way to becoming a 2012 success. Just take our attendance numbers for example, last year we averaged 100 people at our membership meetings, not bad, but there’s always room for improvement. So far this year, we are averaging 130! I hope that average keeps climbing in the months ahead. After all, it’s all about building relationships, and where better to build relationships than at a Chamber function! I’d like to again thank Travel Leaders/Jan’s Travel & Cruise for their generous donation, the Escape with Jan’s Travel Give-A-Way.

Speaking of building, one of the items the Board of Directors has been working on for several months now is a new permanent location for the O’Fallon Chamber. A sub-committee of the Board started meeting to determine feasibility as well as availability, and after months of reports, discussions and site visits, we are proud to announce that the Chamber has a contract on a building for a new permanent home at 2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Drive! The Board of Directors will still take at least 2 more votes before our closing date in July to ensure that the best interest of our organization is being served. Currently we have requests for proposals out for offi ce layout and design as well as construction. It is our intent that the new offi ce will fulfi ll all of our offi ce needs as well as provide meeting space for committees and for our members to use as they need meeting space. Please feel free to give myself, Erin, or your favorite board member a call if you have any questions.

Although the new offi ce will be a huge endeavor, I look forward to sharing with you each month all of the interesting news from the Board. {Believe it or not, most of our agenda items are not very interesting :) }

Until next month,Cindy Elking2012 Chairman of the Board

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suggests Leil Lowndes, author of How To Instantly Connect With Anyone. The other early birds will be more available and easier to approach with fewer people in the room. Beginning a conversation among the fi rst-to-arrive crowd means you’ll already know a few people once the rest of the attendees show up. Plus, you’ll automatically be in the middle of the party as others come in around you. If you arrive late, prepare yourself to face a wall of people already engaged in conversation.

Offer a Simple Introduction The easiest way to break the ice at a networking event is to strike up a conversation with the fi rst person you make eye contact with or with the fi rst small group of people you come upon, says Courting Your Career author Shawn Graham. Walk up, smile, catch someone’s eye and say hello, he advises. And oftentimes the best opener is the simplest: “Hi. How are you?” is a universally terrifi c opening line. Introduce yourself, name your company or affi liation, and don’t get bogged down with too many personal or professional details. Focus instead on remembering the other person’s name, and try to fi nd common ground between you.

Ask Questions Rita Gunther McGrath, professor of management at Columbia Business School, says talking too much about yourself is “boring, vaguely insulting and will get your business card dropped in the trash.” Instead, ask about the other person. Inquire about their line of work, how they happened to be at that event, the venue or any similarities you might share.

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But be honest and genuinely engaged, McGrath warns. It’s a big mistake to feign knowledge of people or specifi c events they are talking about. The other person will sniff out the insincerity immediately, she says. Another no-no is to let your eyes wander around the room when the other person is speaking. They’ll think you’re looking for someone more important to chat with. Your goal, she advises, is to make the other person feel like the only one in the room.

Make the Biz Card Exchange Meaningful While getting business cards is important, exchanging them without fi rst building trust is nonproductive, writes Anne Baber and Lynne Waymon in Make Your Contacts Count. If you leave an event with 20 or 30 cards, chances are that you won’t be able to match them to the corresponding owners’ faces and haven’t made any real, lasting connections. The duo call this haphazard exchange “cardboard connections.” They suggest fi nding a meaningful reason to follow up afterward, such as an article you read that might be helpful to the other person, or if you’ll both happen to be in the same city a week later and can try to meet up for lunch. If there’s a concrete connection, they’re more likely to remember you and care about hearing from you.

Follow Up The whole point of attending networking events is to foster relationships, so following up is key to keeping them moving forward--especially if you’re looking for work. Recruiters at Stanton Chase, a global executive search fi rm, suggest sending e-mails the day after an event and then touching base a couple of times in the following few weeks. Use the follow-up to extend the conversation. Remind them of what you were talking about and provide them with new information, be it an article or examples of your work. Ask to get together again, over coffee or lunch, to continue the discussion.


re you planning a wedding or party this year? Whether you’re helping a friend or family member or planning your own event these

O’Fallon Chamber members will be happy to make your event a success and help you look your best.

BAKERYSusie G’s Specialty Cakes2679 Highway K O’Fallon, MO 63368636-240-7610

BEAUTY & MASSAGEBelleza Salon3449 Pheasant Meadows Drive, Ste 111 O’Fallon, MO 63368636-300-3437

Bounce Salon1120 Technology Dr., Suite 116 O’Fallon, MO 63368(636)329-1511 Classy Nails & Spa 458 Highway P O’Fallon, MO 63366636-281-0810 David Anthony Salon and Spa8637 Highway N Lake St. Louis, MO 63367(636) 561-4006

Hair Haven7328 Village Center Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63368(636) 980-4500

Hair Saloon For Men2961 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368(636) 978-4445

Living Waters Salon & Day Spa LLC2114 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366636-281-4247

MassageLuxe2526 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368(636) 272-5893

Nails on Main, LLC612 N. Main Street O’Fallon, MO 63366636-272-5959

Spa Winghaven2327 Technology Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63368(636) 625-8772

Sport Clips979 Waterbury Falls Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63368(636) 329-0707 The Face & The Body, TOO!2917 Highway K, Suite C O’Fallon, MO 63368(636)281-2600

CATERERSAmighetti’s Bakery & Cafe636-625-6360

Angelo’s Chicago Taste636-329-8333

Qdoba(636) 978-2486

Quintessential Catering(636) 978-6210

Rendezvous Cafe & Wine Bar(636) 281-2233

WEDDING & PARTY PLANNING RESOURCES

A River City Catering(636) 939-3555

Saint Louis Bread Company(636) 379-0905

Stefanina’s Restaurant(636) 272-3499

Super Smokers BBQ636-614-1183

JEWELERSAmante Jewelers207 Salt Lick Road St. Peters, MO 63376(636) 397-1511 Krekeler Jewelers, Inc.2938 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368(636)978-7870

Miller’s Fine Jewelry 2510 Highway K O’Fallon, MO 63368636-272-4097

PHOTOGRAPHERCindy’s Photo Impressions(636) 294-8088

VENUEChristy Banquet Center9000 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. O’Fallon, MO 63366636-240-7772

Cedar Lake Cellars11008 Schreckengast Rd. Wright City, MO 63390(636) 745-9500

Trigg Banquet Center300 O’Fallon Plaza O’Fallon, MO 63366(636) 240-3288


Al’s Automotive Supply Inc.Automotive ServicesDavid Scrivner427 E. Wabash O’Fallon, MO 63366636-272-2696 www.alsautomotive.com

AR Bystrom ContractingConstruction, Repair, & HomeAndrew Bystrom 2491 Fak Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63368636-262-2642www.arbystromcontracting.com

Brewskeez Sports CafeBar/LoungeRuss Kasper4251 Keaton Crossing Blvd O’Fallon, MO 63368636-329-0027www.brewstl.com

BrickmanLandscaping & Lawn - CommercialPaul Villhard110 North Cool Springs Road O’Fallon, MO 63366314-568-6953www.brickmangroup.com

DeCarlo’s Bar & GrillBar/LoungeCory DeCarlo1250 Bryan Rd O’Fallon, MO 63366636-272-5340

Firestone Complete Auto CareAutomotive ServicesNikki Ostermeyer504 South Main O’Fallon, mo 63366636-272-6980www.fi restonecompleteautocare.com

Fitness Plus Equipment ServicesExercise Equipment & RepairJeremy Jacobs

108 Hamilton Industrial Ct. Wentzville, MO 63385636-379-1952www.fi tness-plus.net

Gold’s GymFitness Club/GymMichelle Micheletti2601 Highway K O’Fallon, MO 63366636-980-1450www.goldsgym.com

Healthy Life Chiropractic & WellnessChiropractorDr. Jim Hankinson1601 Bryan Rd. O’Fallon, MO 63368636-474-2273 www.healthylifebackdoc.com

Hubler Auto PlazaAutomotive Sales & RepairRandy Hubler1400 E. Terra Lane O’Fallon, MO 63366636-281-3319www.hublerautoplaza.com

Initial Independence, Inc.Mental Health Services9211 Phoenix Village ParkwayO’Fallon, MO 63366636-265-0635

Mattern AutomotiveAutomotive SalesAnna Mattern2682 Technology Drive O Fallon, MO 63368636-561-8700www.matternautomotive.com

Northside Gymnastic AcademyDance & GymnasticsJanet Besselman1317 Tom Ginnever Ave. O’Fallon, MO 63366636-379-3599www.northsidegym.com

O’Fallon Community Athletic ClubNon-Profi tTim Drowns401 East Wabash O’Fallon, MO 63366636-978-7668www.ocac-ofallon.com

Parmida HomeHome Decor/FurnitureEileen Martin11 Meadow Circle Drive, Ste 404 Lake St. Louis, MO 63367636-625-6432www.parmidahome.com

Shelgin Partners Recruiting AgencyEmployement AgencyGerri Lynn Zschetzsche9211 Phoenix Village Parkway O’Fallon, MO 63368636-625-2333 www.shelgin.com

Summit Community ChurchChurchBrian Agovino927 E. Terra Lane O’Fallon, MO 63366636-978-4545www.summitcommunity.com

TekcollectCollectionsDoug WidemanP.O. Box 626 Wentville, Mo 63385636-262-5374www.tekcollect.com

Tree of Life Community ChurchChuchSam Byers636-525-1569www.treeofl ife.cc

NEW MEMBERSA VERY SPECIAL WELCOME!A VERY SPECIAL WELCOME!


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4Joint Chamber “Cardinals” Networking EventWoods Fort Country Club6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 5Golf Committee MeetingO’Fallon Chamber Offi ce12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

New Member OrientationO’Fallon Chamber Offi ce3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

MONDAY, APRIL 9Afternoon Leads GroupWebster University in Winghaven12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

TUESDAY, APRIL 10Business After HoursLaser Vein Center4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 12Morning Leads GroupO’Fallon Chamber Offi ce8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Ribbon CuttingTri-County Fence & Deck11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 13Ribbon CuttingAlliance Credit Union11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

TUESDAY, APRIL 17ABLE Educational ForumEDC of St. Charles County8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Board of Directors MeetingO’Fallon Chamber Offi ce12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 19Morning SchmoozeChristian High School7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

CHAMBER CALENDAR APRIL 2012

Tech/Comm MeetingLindell Bank, St. Peters12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 20Legislative Awareness CommitteeRendezvous Cafe12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

MONDAY, APRIL 23Afternoon Leads GroupWebster University in Winghaven12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

TUESDAY, APRIL 24General Membership LuncheonChristy Banquet Center11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25Ribbon CuttingSuzanne’s Dollhouses3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 26Morning Leads GroupO’Fallon Chamber Offi ce8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Ribbon CuttingParmida Home3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

MONDAY, APRIL 30Chamber Offi ce ClosedMAKO8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TUESDAY, MAY 1Chamber Offi ce ClosedMAKO8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

TUESDAY, MAY 8THBusiness After HoursBreakthrough Pain Relief4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

THURSDAY, MAY 10New Member OrientationO’Fallon Chamber Offi ce3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Several months ago, I became an O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce member. I have been pleased with my membership for numerous reasons. One of the many benefi ts for my medical clinic Pain Management Rehabilitation has been networking. At the Chambers most recent Morning Schmooze, a connection was made with a fellow doctor that has lead to multiple patient referrals to my clinic. Satisfi ed Chamber Member,Dale J. Klein, M.D.Pain Management Rehabilitationwww.PMRofallon.com

WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING


The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the City of O’Fallon celebrates news businesses with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Or, if you are an existing member and moved locations, changed ownership or remodeld let the business community know with a ribbon cutting. Contact Sara to learn more 636.240.1818.

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIESWELCOME TO O’FALLON!WELCOME TO O’FALLON!

Pizzazz Gifts2432 Highway K | O’Fallon, MO 63368

Pain Management Rehabilitation103 Church Street | O’Fallon, MO 63366

McDonald’s1001 N Main Street | O’Fallon, MO 63366

O’Fallon Nutrition8648 Mexico Road | O’Fallon, MO 63366

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Thursday, April 19th7:30-9:00 am

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Rise & Shine...to join us for the O’Fallon Chamber’s Morning Schmooze, a FREE bi-monthly, networking event open to Chamber members. You just never know who you will meet at a Schmooze so arrive ready to network with a pocket full of business cards and a 1 minute infomercial.




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Congratulations and thank you to the following companies who as of March 2012 have been O’Fallon Chamber members for...

17 YearsO’Fallon Fire Protection

13 YearsRiver City Rascals Baseball

11 YearsMasterCard WorldwideMinuteman PressPlanet Tool & EngineeringSam’s Club

10 YearsKaspar Broadcasting / KFAV RadioSchneider Construction Services

8 YearsBristol Seafood GrillRiver City Catering

7 YearsFamily Eyewear Gallery

6 YearsAAA Automobile ClubRed Robin Gourmet Burgers

5 YearsBrunswick Zone XL St. PetersChristChurch AnglicanResidence Inn - O’Fallon

4 YearsConsumers First InsuranceSt. Charles County Art Council

3 YearsDavid Evans

2 YearsCommunity Council of St. Charles CountyCornerstone United Methodist ChurchFamily Therapy SolutionsReroof America Contractors, LLCSlumberland Furniture

1 YearO’Fallon Kiwanis ClubOperation Food SearchPlaza ComputersVetta SportsWB Industries

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIESTHANK YOU!THANK YOU!

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings:Thursday, April 12th @ 11:00 amTri County Fence & DeckFriday, April 13th @ 11:30 amAlliance Credit UnionWednesday, April 25th @ 3:30 pmSuzanne’s DollhousesThursday, April 26th @ 11:30 amParmida HomeThursday, May 10th @ 3:30 pmDiscovery Dental




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Giveaway!Giveaway!Giveaway!Giveaway!Giveaway!Now, there is an even better reason to attend O’Fallon

Chamber of Commerce events!You’ve always had the opportunity for

networking, building referrals and learning from your fellow members; now you could win the

vacation of a lifetime! The more you attend, the better your chance are of winning!

Throughout 2012 each time you attend a General Membership Meeting, Business After

Hours or Morning Schmooze, your name will be entered into a drawing. The winning

vacation recipient will be drawn at the Annual Awards luncheon held on

December 18th, 2012.

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Fair Trade MarketSaturday, April 21 - 9 am to 2 pmLunch served 11:30 to 1:30 ($6/person)

Fair trade provides under- and unemployed artisans with an opportunity to earn vital income and improve their quality of life by establishing a sustainable market for their handcrafted products. This allows the artisans and their families to pursue better homes, education and healthy lives of dignity.

These unique products are skillfully made from artisans around the world. You will be amazed at the colors, shapes and textures of the products. Some of the items available include: Jewelry, Purses, Scarves, Pottery, Woven Baskets, Candles, Wall Hangings, Soap, Tea and Chocolate.Cornerstone UMC is located at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave in O’Fallon MO 63366. Call 636-379-5334 for more info.

Keep up to date with news, sales, events and more from your fellow members. Contact Sara at [email protected] to submit your information for future newsletters. Check out www.ofallonchamber.org for more member news and events.

MEMBER MENTIONSNEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS

Jazzercise offers Jr. Jazzercise Birthday PartiesParty Packages Include: $150 for up to 12 kids for 2 hours.We do all the set up and clean up. Dedicated Party Pro, Paper goods (plates, cups, tablecloth, utensils), Drinks – Capri Sun and/or water, Craft, Activities that correspond with chosen theme. Add on options: Helium Balloons ($15 per dozen), Goodie Bags ($3.50 per bag), Pizza ($15 – 2 pieces per kid) (choices: pepperoni, sausage, cheese)Responsible for bringing your own birthday cake. I can provide the name and number of a wonderful cake decorator. Birthday party themes: Fitness), Princess, Rock/Pop Star, Boot Camp (Camo), Hawaiian Luau *other themes available upon request.

Contact Rebecca Beavers for additional info and booking at 636-544-2936.

Recession FitnessFinancial & Wellness Fitness to Maintain Balance and Health

Thursday, April 12th at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM held t Middendorf-Kredell Library located at 2750 Hwy K in O’Fallon, MO 63368.

How do you make sense of today’s economy & get yourself fi nancially fi t? Chris Ferrara of MFS Investments & John Weeks of Mass Financial Group.

When it comes to the housing market you can make sure infl ation doesn’t affect your pocketbook. A wide angle lens on real estate & if a home or apartment make the most sense.Lori Williams of USA Mortgage and Will Klein of Will Klein Group, Keller Williams Realty.

Can you really make becoming sick and injured in the future disappear? Well…maybe not, but you can defi nitely decrease your chances. Dr. Brandon Jackson, Stay True Chiropractic.

RSVP to Lori Williams: [email protected] or John Weeks: jweeks@fi nancialguide.com or Call: 636.474.6562 or 636.728.2482, Will Klein: 636.233.8334.

World Championship Trophy Tour Calling all Cardinals fans! U.S. Cellular has a treat in store for you- The 2011 World Championship Trophy Tour! Come on in to see the trophy up close, take photos and be a part of the excitement as we gear up for another GREAT season of Cardinals baseball!

Visit the US Cellular store at Hutchings Farm, 2500 Highway K in O’Fallon, MO 63368 on Friday, April 6th from 3-7pm.

ABLE Educational Forum presents Career Exploration for our Future WorkforceThe St. Charles County Alliance for Business, Learning, and Education invites you join us for a presentation on: Career Exploration for our Future Workforce -Job shadowing, Career Fairs, Career Programs Presented by: The Vision St. Charles County Leadership Team.

The forum will be on April 17th, 2012 from 8-9am at Economic Development Center of St. Charles County located at 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Charles, MO 63304. Continental Breakfast will be provided. RSVP by April 16 –(636) 922-8342/email: [email protected]

Girls Night Out!Free Women’s Health Talk on Thursday, April 5th from 6-8pm at Middendorf-Kredell Library located at 2750 Hwy K in O’Fallon, MO.

Some topics are just meant for us girls! And more often than not, these topics are best discussed over a glass of wine and hor d’oeuvres. So join us to indulge as you listen to Drs. Emily Sammons, Pam Sullivan, and Nanci Bucy from Midwest OB/GYN Associates discuss solutions for heavy, painful periods and fi broids including minimally invasive treatment options. The will also address other pelvic health options.

Event is FREE, but registration is required. If you would like to attend this event: Call 636-344-2273 or visit www.progresswesthealthcare.org.


How long have you been in the O’Fallon area?We moved to O’fallon six years ago, after a year of living in Indiana.

Tell us more about yourself?St. Charles has been my home for most of my life. I am married and have 12 year old twins (son & daughter).

What is your educational background?I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Maryville University, Organizational Communications and my Master’s degree from Lindenwood University, Organizational Training & Development.

Tell us about your organization.My Network One is an on-line marketing and networking system that is affordable and works. We bridge the gap between consumer and business owner making it effortless to communicate, offer local deals, create incentives to purchase, and allow referrals to be passed between consumer and business owner.

We offer our members:

• Community Wide Website• Mini-Site for every member• Post your Videos, Photos, Bio• Locations, Hours, Contact info.• Daily Deals, Promotions, or Coupons in seconds• Social Media made easy and effective• Send…Receive…Track Referrals• Branded Online Homepage to use and give away

What is the mission / vision of your organization?We believe in helping the small business owner to reach their customers with the same accuracy and technology which was previously only available to larger corporations. We strive to keep the local consumer buying locally. We also work with area non-profi ts, free of charge, to assist in giving back to our local communities.

What do you do to serve your clients best?I add value by increasing their bottom line. I don’t just put them in our network and leave them on their own. I coach and educate them on upcoming technology and the best way to reach their audience. I

also limit the businesses to one per category per geographic area; this way they don’t have to compete for customers. I allow the individual business to deliver their message: using virtual coupons, mobile applications, direct text, dashboards, social media, and the internet.

What are you most looking forward to in the next 5 years for the company?I am excited to be part of the growth of this company. I have been involved with them since the concept started and have witnessed tremendous change for the better. My Network One really listens to its member businesses and incorporates their great ideas making our system the best I have ever seen.

If you would like to learn more about us, please visit our websitewww.MyNetworkOne.com

You can also attend our informational meeting:

Tuesday, April 10thBrunswick Zone, St. Peters, MO

6:20 - 8:00 P.M.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHTDEANNA SPELL

[email protected]

New members are welcomed at the March General Membership Meeting held at the VFW Post 5077.

CHAMBER ACTIVITIES

Interested in Advertising in theO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce

BUSINESS CONNECTION?

Call 636.240.1818 or email [email protected]

Mark Crank models a t-shirt saying “I attended the O’Fallon Chamber After Hours @ Instant Imprints and all I got was this crooked t-shirt!”

Thank you to Lawn and Landscape Solutions for sponsoring the March Luncheon!

Danielle Eickenhorst, Communications Specialist for the Midland Division, Salvation Army gave some great advice and tips on how to prepare your business for a diaster during the Lunch ‘n’ Learn.

Beth Hillestad shared her insight about Generational Differences in the Workplace during the March meeting.

Full house at the March Membership Meeting!

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