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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Venus Martz
In a lot of ways, summer never ends in St. Louis. Before we can even tell that Spring has arrived, summer has sashayed itself to our daily lives, bringing with it the warmth of the sun and summer fun. Were you able to make our 2021 Business Showcase and Career Fair? We partnered with the City of Florissant in this endeavor and had over 30 businesses in attendance! Thank you to Presenting Sponsors: North County Incorporated; St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley; and Veterans United Home Loans.
Sign up for this month’s Membership Luncheon on June 16th at Orlando Gardens with CTE Program speakers Matt McClellan and Raghib Muhhamad. Learn about how our students are getting ready to enter the workforce and what we can expect from future hires! Luncheon sponsor will be the Emerson YMCA!
We are so excited for our Annual Golf Tournament on June 4th at the Florissant Golf Club! Thank you to Presenting Sponsor SSM Health DePaul Hospital! VIP Business Sponsor: SERVPRO of Overland/Cool Valley. Cigar Sponsor: Edward Jones – Joseph Meyer. Trophy sponsor: the Dana McKitrick, PC. Golf Ball
sponsor: Gary’s Auto. Meal sponsors include Hutchens Mortuary, and Valley Industries. Beverage Car sponsors Fogarty’s House of Vapor; Dedicated Senior Medical Center; and Seniors Helping Seniors. Longest Drive is sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. A special thanks to our amazing committee with Chair Derick Wellman, and members: Bret Berigan, Joe Meyer, Jon Vogt, Mike Moehlenkamp, Paul Manganelli, Rick Dorsey, Scott Palermo, and Teri Reiter! And a very special shout out to Jaime and Danielle for working so hard to make it a successful and fun event and all of our “Fore My Business” hole sponsors and Par Hole sponsors!
Make sure you join us for our June Business After Hours at the Knights of Columbus on June 17th from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. There’s nothing better than networking and enjoying a beautiful summer evening with your Chamber friends!
Sign your team up for our Scholarship Bowl for August 5th at Crest Bowl! All funds go towards our Scholarship for graduating North County high school seniors! Visit the chamber website or call our office for details! Claim your lane today!
If you’re doing a staycation or a vacation or just walking around the neighborhood, I leave you with this thought: “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us” Make sure to enjoy the everyday and explore your own neighborhoods, cities, and small businesses!
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