PILLAR in the COMMUNITY Presented By

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FALL 2014 PILLAR IN THE COMMUNITY Presented By

The Clayton Chamber of Commerce will honor Cortex November 21st at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis as the 2014 Pillar in the Community. “Cortex Innovation Community: Positioning St. Louis for the Future” Presented By f you live in the St. Louis area, chances Iare you’ve not only heard of, but have he Best of Clayton – a Business seen the impacts of the TMarketplace returns to the Crowne Cortex Innovation Community. Founded in 2002, Cortex was Plaza Hotel November 3rd. The Best of created by Washington University, Saint Louis University, Clayton showcases the outstanding University of Missouri – St. Louis, BJC Healthcare and businesses that belong to our Chamber. Missouri Botanical Garden to serve the region as a hub for The annual event attracts hundreds of bioscience and research. Over the past decade, Cortex has people from the metro St. Louis area grown into just that – a booming epicenter for innovation, a providing an opportunity to learn about home for promising startups and a centralized location for our businesses. advanced research. The free event held from 11:00 a.m. – The Cortex mission reaches far beyond St. Louis. On a 1:30 p.m. features a complimentary lunch global level, Cortex is working to position St. Louis as a buffet and complimentary parking in the nationally and internationally recognized innovation and Crowne Plaza garage. Best of Clayton is technology hub. Through the transformation of 200 acres in the heart of St. Louis’ central presented by Centene Corporation and corridor, Cortex is rehabbing this industrial neighborhood and transforming it into a hosted by the Crowne Plaza Hotel with vibrant, 24-7, live-work-play-learn community. Platinum Sponsors Enterprise Holdings, In 2012, Cortex introduced its mixed-use master plan to guide the development of Drury Inn & Suites, Forsyth School, and the district over time. As of today, Cortex has made great headway in implementing Smith McGehee Insurance Solutions. A this vision. The first phase of the development, completed prior to 2010, included sampling of other businesses participating the Center for Emerging Technologies, the Cortex I office and lab building as include: AXA Advisors, Bethesda Barclay well as DuPont and West End Lofts. Cortex is now completing the second phase House, Dielmann Sotheby’s International of development, which includes a new, three-acre park space known as Cortex Realty, Edward Jones, FASTSIGNS, Commons, Shriners Hospital, the @4240 building, the BJC @ The Commons Fontbonne University, GO! St. Louis, office building, and CoFactor Genomics laboratories, among a long list of other Healthy Lifestyles with Maurie, LLC, Janet exciting additions. With the completion of these projects, the community will see McAfee Real Estate, Jewish Federation of Washington University’s Office of Technology and Management, CIC-St. Louis, Boeing Ventures, Manifest Digital and AB St. Louis, Kakao Chocolate, Laclede Cab Mauri all up and running in the district. Company, Little Sunshine Playhouse, University City, Nerium International, Also under construction in Cortex today is the region’s first IKEA store, which will open in fall 2015. IKEA promises to Potbelly Sandwich Shop, School District of bring some 300 full-time jobs to the community. Clayton, Shen Yun 2015 St. Louis, Sheraton Combined, the development projects completed and underway will Clayton Plaza Hotel, Straub’s Market, achieve some $500 million in investment, 1.6 million square feet of new S A V E T H E D A T E Timekeepers in Clayton, Universal Creative and rehabbed facilities, 4,000 construction jobs and 2,850 permanent Concepts, Wellbridge Athletic Club & jobs with an annual payroll of $170 million. In addition, we’ll soon see ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER Day Spa and XO Communications. For a construction start on a new MetroLink station, which recently received FEBRUARY 12, 2015 complete list of participating vendors visit competitive federal TIGER Grant funding. The Chamber is proud to announce the Award- www.claytoncommerce.com. Looking ahead, Cortex is now planning the next phase of ees for the Annual Business Awards: We are grateful to the businesses development, including attraction of new companies and creation of participating in this event as it gives the a space for TechShop. TechShop is a national maker space, providing MARK SCHNUCK – NAI DESCO 2014 Business Person of the Year people of St. Louis a chance to find out incredible tools to entrepreneurs. The addition of TechShop adds to the what makes Clayton a great place to do growing list of innovation centers located within Cortex, including the WOLKEN FAMILY DENTISTRY business! Center for Emerging Technologies, BioGenerator, and CIC-St. Louis. 2014 Excellence in Retail/Service The future is bright. With the work completed and the many exciting initiatives underway, the Cortex Innovation Community is positioning CONCORDIA SEMINARY St. Louis as an entrepreneurial powerhouse that will attract talent and 2014 Cornerstone companies to the region for years to come. Sponsorship opportunities are available by Tickets for the Pillar luncheon in which Dennis Lower will accept the contacting Ellen Gale at 726-0068. award are $50 and may be purchased by calling the Chamber at 726-3033 or online www.claytoncommerce.com. Board of Directors President’s Letter

Executive Director Dear Chamber Members, Ellen M. Gale (314) 726-0068 hope you are enjoying fall and having a great business [email protected] year! It’s a busy time here at the Chamber and we hope Officers 2014 I you are taking advantage of all we have to offer! There are President still many ways to get involved throughout the remainder Rebecca Boyer Rebecca Boyer KellyMitchell of the year. Check the events calendar online for a full listing of events: www.clayton- Treasurer commerce.com. Kate Becker SSM St. Mary’s Health Center Join us in the coming months for Best of Clayton - A Business Marketplace, Pillars in Vice President the Community honoring Cortex and of course, for our Annual Awards Dinner at The Emily Castle Castle Design Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis honoring Mark Schnuck as Business Person of the Year, Wolken Vice President Family Dentistry with The Retail/Service Award and Concordia Seminary with the Josh Ferguson Kaldi’s Cornerstone Award. Vice President 2014 has been another outstanding year for the Chamber. Parties in the Park was Michael Schoedel Apex Oil Company a tremendous success with record crowds and gorgeous cool weather! Our overseas Past President trips continue to provide unique ways to meet new contacts. This year, we have a Patrick Buehring Pulaski Bank - Clayton group headed to Thailand and Cambodia and we are already discussing new destina- tions for next year. Board of Directors Thank you to the Board and Chamber members for all of your hard work and Jon Boesch St. Louis County Government support of the Chamber throughout the year. In addition to the support of all our Gary Carter City of Clayton members, one of our biggest strengths as an organization is the commitment and Josh Corson Visionary Capital dedication of our staff. Thank you Ellen, Mary-Ellen, Trish and Mary for all that you do. Alan Kahn Enterprise Holdings I encourage you to take advantage of our high quality programs and events. We are Art Kerckhoff CBRE always open to new and unique ways to add more value for our members. We value Emily Kiser Lathrop & Gage, LLP your input! Please contact Ellen Gale or myself personally if you have suggestions. David Molho Brighton Amy Moss Bond Architects, Inc. I hope to see you at an upcoming event! Barb Nikolychik HM Rebecca Boyer Craig Owens City of Clayton President, 2014 Allen Palmquist Fifth Third Bank Matt Reh Armstrong Teasdale, LLP William Reichmuth Centene Corporation Jeff Schmitt Danna McKitrick, P.C. John Sendobry Commerce Bank Scott Sinning Graybar Edward Sluys Curtis, Heinz, Garrett and O’Keefe P.C. Peter Sortino Washington University in St. Louis Trip Straub Straub’s Sharmon Wilkinson School District of Clayton Carol Will Lola & Penelope’s Developing leaders who shape the world through Stacy Engles Wipfler Husch Blackwell, LLP Nicole Zellweger Stinson Leonard Street LLP independence, creativity and critical thinking. Tom Zetlmeisl RubinBrown LLP Associate Director Mary-Ellen Tobin (314) 726-3070 [email protected] Membership Director Trish Zupon (314) 726-2512 [email protected]

Office Manager Mary Rosner (314) 726-3033 [email protected]

Chamber Office Info: Phone (314) 726-3033 Fax (314) 726-0637 www.claytoncommerce.com 225 South Meramec, Suite 300 Clayton, MO 63105 2 Mayor’s Message

also enjoyed Restaurant Week in January and the summer version in June, Food Truck Sundays in Shaw Park, Art Gallery Nights, Parties in the Park on North Central, Musical Nights in Oak Knoll Park, the J. Buck’s Clayton Kids’ Triathlon, the 2014 Corporate Challenge, the Saint Louis Art Fair, 12 Bars of Clayton, and the produc- tions of Shakespeare in the Street.

Watch for construction cranes to rise Harold Sanger over Clayton soon. As investors and devel- opers seek to take advantage of the many amenities that Clayton has to offer, interest Among the memorable 2014 events in in constructing new commercial properties Clayton was the Women Business Leaders in downtown Clayton is at a level not seen of Clayton event held at Lusso in Caron- in many years. delet Plaza. There are over 800 Clayton businesses owned or run by the members of this outstanding group of professional The Clayton Board of Aldermen and women. From one-person businesses, to I hope you will join us at many of the leaders of international corporations, we exciting events still to come, and wish you are honored that they have chosen our city happiness and health during the coming to conduct their business. fall and winter seasons.

The Women Business Leaders of Clayton Harold Sanger was one of many exciting events held in Clayton this year. Patrons and shoppers Clayton Mayor

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Armstrong Teasdale LLP Becker & Rosen CPAs, LLC The Business Bank of St. Louis Gail Appleson, communications editor Becker and Rosen The Business Bank of St. Louis wel- at Armstrong CPAs, LLC welcomed comed Lindsay Gerken as Senior Vice Teasdale, was Annie Beckel and President of Commercial Lending. elected to Madeline Brinker as the board of Staff Accountants; the Jewish Robert Kutten as Lindsay Gerken Community a CPA and Shari Annie Beckel Madeline Brinker CBRE Relations Council. Gail Appleson Steven N. Cousins McVey as Office CBRE welcomed TJ Redmond, Vice- Steven N. Administrative As- President, partnering with Kevin Bittmann. Cousins received a Brotherhood Sisterhood sistant. Award from the National Conference for Concordia Seminary Community and Justice of Metropolitan Bach at the Sem St. Louis. John Diehl Jr. received a 2014 enters its 22nd season with a full schedule of Legislative Award from the St. Louis Business Robert Kutten Shari McVey Journal. Jessica Brighton Agency Sunday concerts: Oct. 19, Dec. 14, March Mendez was Brighton Agency chosen for has announced the 15, and May 17. Bach at the Sem is sponsored by the St. Louis hiring of three St. Concordia Seminary and features the American Business Louis marketing Kantorei. All concerts start at 3 p.m. in the Chapel veterans: digital of St. Timothy and St. Titus on the Concordia Journal’s innovator Tom Seminary campus in St. Louis. John Diehl Jr. Jessica Mendez 2014 class of Pallesen, media 30 Under 30 Tom Pallensen Nancy Long marketing veteran honorees. Scott Nancy Long Danna McKitrick P.C. Galt earned the Certified and ag-comm Sarah J. Barbarash, Nina L. Windsor and Matthew aficionado Steve D. Bigham joined Danna McKitrick, P.C. as litiga- Information Privacy Grana. Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) tion associates. credential. Former U.S. District Judge Brighton also Scott Galt welcomed Mary Stephen N. Limbaugh Sr., now Steve Grana Mary Barber Armstrong Teasdale senior Barber, Director of counsel, received a Distinguished Service Communications Medal from the Missouri Chapter of the & PR; Paige Foerstel, Assistant Digital Marketing Specialist; Mallory Sarah J. Nina L. Windsor Matthew D. American Legion. Barbarash Bigham Gnaegy, PR Account The firm welcomes Bradley S. Byars, Bradley Manager; Kim M. Bakker, Gorsek, Account Fontbonne University Robert J. Executive; Nate Fontbonne Browning, Hershey, Multi- University Nicolas P. Cejas, Media Producer; welcomes Paige Foerstel Mallory Gnaegy Kate Kerr, Calvin Reigan Massey, Nancy B. Georgen, Principal at Moneta Group Matthews, Tod Assistant PR LLC; Dennis G. Gipson, President & CEO of Huss- Stephens and Account Executive; mann Corp; Douglas Koch, Sr. VP & Chief Talent Eric Walter. Bradley S. Byars Robert J. Madison Molho, & Strategy Officer at Brown Shoe Co., Michael Calvin Browning Assistant Account McMillan, President & CEO of the Urban League Matthews, outside general Executive and Chris of Metropolitan St. Louis and Chip Walker, Manag- counsel for Show Me Yost, Multimedia ing Director for the Private Client Group of Wells Hospitality, the developer of Editor. Kim Gorsek Nate Hershey Fargo Advisors LLV to its Board of Trustees. Tim Hortons Café and Bake Shops in Missouri and Illinois, Fontbonne University has named has joined Armstrong Teasdale Jay Johnson Dean of the Eckelkamp as a partner in the firm’s Eric Walter College of Global Business and Pro- Corporate Services practice fessional Studies. group. Eric Walter has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation practice group. Reigan Massey Madison Molho Chris Yost Jay Johnson

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Gershman Commercial Real Estate Tom Stern received the 2014 MGA Award which recognizes individuals who have been pioneers, innovators or leaders in the industry for their work, setting high standards and/or TurningVisionIntoValue defining new business methods. Tom Stern Callustodaytoseehow wecanhelpyousucceed. Gershman Commercial Real Estate promoted Melissa Wolff to VotedOneofSt.Louis’BestAccountingFirmsbySmall Vice President and welcomes Danny Jonas as an Associate and Thomas J. BusinessMonthly. Erman as a Senior Vice President. (314)725Ͳ0324 Melissa Wolff Gershman Commercial announced www.brcpallc.com Gregory J. Nooney, Jr. retired the end of September after more than 60 years in the business. Our goal is to help you Gershman Mortgage Gershman Mortgage Danny Jonas announced Kim- meet your goals. berly Grasso joined the company as a Senior Mortgage Loan In business for over 146 years, Officer. Commerce has helped thousands of area residents reach their financial goals. We will ask the right questions, Husch Blackwell LLP Kimberly Grasso listen to your needs and offer solutions Mark C. Milton joined the firm’s to meet your financial needs. Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation group. Husch Blackwell announced recent law school graduates David. D. Dean, Justin T. Fezzi, Kaytlin E. Kopen and Shannon D. Peters, Edwin J. Smith and Derek J. Wiseman joined the firm this commercebank.com fall. 8000 Forsyth / 314.746.8787

Janet McAfee Real Estate J12426-1 Clayton Chamber Spotlight 4c ad 5.25 x3.25 Business.indd 1 12/23/2011 11:28:13 AM Nancy Francis and Melinda McCarthy joined Janet McAfee Real Estate as Sales Associates.

Nancy Francis Melinda McCarthy JurisTemps JurisTemps announced Ann Lamb joined the recruiting team as Senior Legal Recruiter.

Microgrid Energy Microgrid Solar of St. Louis was Ann Lamb recently selected as the lead solar contractor for the City of Chicago’s solar program - called “Solar Chicago”. 5 News From Our Members

Missouri History Museum Regions announced Eric Madkins The Missouri History Museum as Community affairs Officer for the welcomed Sarah Sims as K-12 Midwest area for Regions Financial PROFESSIONAL Education Programs Manager. Corp. & CONTINUING

Moneta Group Investment The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis EDUCATION Advisors, LLC Sarah Sims A new initiative announced by The Eric Madkins Moneta Group Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis enhances its Investment Advisors, LLC, was VolunTeaming offering, presenting groups with named to the inaugural 2014 the opportunity to make a difference in the hotel’s Financial Times 300 Top Registered local community. The newly-introduced Operation Investment Advisers List and was Backpack is designed to provide local children in also honored as one of St. Louis need with the security of much-needed weekend Post-Dispatch’s Top Workplaces in meals, as coordinated each school year through Nathan Howard 2014. Operation Food Search, a St. Louis food bank. Moneta Group announced the addition of Nathan Howard as the new Chief Com- Phoenix Risk Assessment pliance Officer. Leah Borrowman joined the staff of Phoenix Risk Assessment. MRCT MRCT was featured in an School District of Clayton exclusive cover story, “Private The World Affairs Council of St. Exchange Innovation: Partner Louis (WAC-STL) sent several St. Photo credit: Wan Shi with the Competition for Louis area teachers including Success” in the July 2014 Leah Borrowman issue of Employee Benefit Paul Hoelscher of Clayton High Attend an info session and Adviser magazine. MRCT was School on a cultural and educational exchange trip Bill and Holley Maher also named one of the Top 20 to Turkey. learn more about our part- Small Businesses in St. Louis by the Small Business Monthly. Stone Carlie time and evening programs Mueller Prost Stone Carlie welcomes Mary Jane Pieroni, CPA, and certificates. Mueller Prost CFE, CGMA, as Principal of Assur- promoted Michael ance Services and Director of Stone J. Devereux, II to Carlie’s Not-For-Profit Services Preview partner and Terry E. Group. Richars to Direc- tor of Accounting Kevin Carlie presented at the Night Michael J. Terry E. Services. Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Devereux II Richars Advisors (AMAA) National Confer- Mary Jane Pieroni Thursday, ence in Chicago. PowersGroup Inc PowersGroup welcomed Christopher B. Sullivan. Stone Carlie has committed to November 13 The National Alliance for Insurance support St. Louis-based ITEN. Education & Research announced Stone Carlie will provide tax and at 6 p.m. Christen Beardall as the 2014 Out- accounting services to ITEN as standing CSR of the Year recipient well as selected ITEN startup tech for the state of Missouri. companies. Kevin Carlie ucollege.wustl.edu/preview Stone Carlie has been selected (314) 935-6700 Regions Bank Christen Beardall as the Official Tax and Financial This past May, Superintendent Dr. Services Provider for the St. Louis Kelvin Adams and City Treasurer Tishaura Jones joined Surge Women’s Semi-professional Regions Bank and Soldan International Studies High Basketball Team. School educators to honor more than 100 graduates Melissa Gragg was selected as an from the Regions Financial Scholars Program, a finan- honoree for the National Asso- cial education course designed to empower young ciation of Certified Valuators and people with the essential skills needed to make sound Analysts (NACVA) - Consultants’ financial decisions. Regions announced Eric Madkins Training Institute (CTI) inaugural 40 Melissa Gragg as Community affairs Officer for the Midwest area for Under Forty Award. Regions Financial Corp. 6 New Members

Ascension Drury Inn & Suites Brentwood Linda Goldstein Consulting, LLC Mr. Nick Ragone Ms. Jessica Park Ms. Linda Goldstein 101 S. Hanley 8700 Eager Road P.O. Box 16882 Suite 450 St. Louis, MO 63144 Clayton, MO 63105 Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 968-3704 (314) 713-2369 (314) 733-8941 Fax: (866) 377-2024 Fax: (314) 863-0991 Website: www.ascension.org Website: www.druryhotels.com Website: www.lgoldsteinconsulting.com Healthcare/Urgent Care Hotel Consultant Ascension is the nation's largest Catholic and non- The Drury Brentwood is now open and located Linda Goldstein Consulting is a communications profit health system, dedicated to the transfor- less than 2 miles from Clayton! The hotel features a consulting firm focusing on public policy issues mation ofhealthcare through clinical excellence complimentary shuttle, breakfast, Wi-Fi and park- and government relations. across the continuum of care. ing and the onsite restaurant, Bonefish Grill.

Love Funding Corporation Bon Appetit Mgmt. Company in St. Louis Hampton Inn & Suites, Clayton Ms. Robyn Cunningham Ms. April Powell Mr. Mohammed Kashif 212 S. Central Ave. 6614 Shepley Dr. 216 N. Meramec Ave. Suite 100 Campus Box 1092 Clayton, MO 63105 Clayton, MO Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 727-0700 (314) 512-7955 (314) 935-7098 Hotel Website: www.lovefunding.com Fax: (314) 935-8513 The Hampton Inn and Suites Clayton/St. Louis Gal- Financial/Management/Planning Website: www.bamco.com leria Area is located in Clayton. Love Funding is an experienced HUD lender serv- Restaurant/Catering ing clients across the country. We offer refinance, We are an on-site restaurant company offering construction, rehabilitation and acquisition full food-service management to corporations, Healthy Lifestyles with Maurie, LLC financing programs for multifamily and affordable universities,museums and specialty venues. Ms. Maurie Cofman housing, healthcare facilities and hospitals. 7405 Wellington Way Clayton, MO 63105 Chamber Discoveries (314) 517-1565 NAI DESCO Mr. Alan Seibert Fax: (314) 517-1565 Ms. Lisa Prinster 1300 E. Shaw Ave. Website: www.mauriecofman.com 8235 Forsyth Blvd. Suite 127 Fitness Clayton, MO 63105 Fresno, CA 93710 ACE Gold Certified Personal Trainer, advanced (314) 994-2330 (559) 244-6600 health & fitness specialist and health coach. Also, Fax: (314) 880-9395 Fax: (866) 668-2126 elitepersonal trainer with IDEA, the Health and Website: www.naidesco.com Website: www.chamberdiscoveries.com Fitness Association. Real Estate - Commercial Travel NAI DESCO is a leading commercial real estate firm We successfully partner with hundreds of Cham- serving central and Eastern Missouri and Southern bers to generate significant non-dues revenue Kakao Chocolate Illinois. Founded in 2000, NAI DESCO was formed through international travel. ‘Chamber Revenue Mr. Brian Pelletier when the Schnuck family partnered with veteran Made Easy’ is a proven, effective initiative, devel- 7720 Forsyth Blvd. brokers to create an independent firm for the oped in response to our client’s needs to enjoy Clayton, MO 63105 brokerage of third-party office, industrial, medical, revenue through a turn-key program. (314) 726-7974 Website: www.kakaochocolate.com retail and investment properties.

Restaurant/Catering Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. All-natural, handmade chocolates and confections: Pathways to Independence Mr. Ken Wilsker expresso and latte drinks and ice cream sundaes. Mr. Craig Strohbeck 7700 Bonhomme Ave. 200 S. Hanley Road Suite 100 Suite 103 Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Clayton, MO 63105 Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 726-3600 Ms. Bridget Melloy (314) 863-0202 Website: www.schwab.com 32 N. Brentwood Website: www.ptistl.org Investment Services Clayton, MO 63105 Not-For-Profit At Charles Schwab we believe in the power of (314) 833-0833 Pathways to Independence (501c3 nonprofit) investing to help individuals create a better Fax: (314) 833-5939 provides community-based training to adults Website: www.lesliehindman.com tomorrow. Wehave a history of challenging the whose socialdevelopment has been impacted by status quo in our industry, innovating in ways that Auction Gallery For over three decades, Leslie Hindman Auc- complex learning disabilities and Level 1 Autism. benefit investors and the advisors and employers who serve them in championing our clients' goals tioneers has been an industry leader combining with passion and integrity. recognition as one of the Nation's leading fine art auctioneers with a global reach of buyers.

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experience through its innovative solutions, its Saint Louis Bread Company employees' focus on customers and the proven Ms. Kim Meyer performance of its advanced network. 6734 Clayton Road Richmond Heights, MO 63117 (314) 725-9922 Fax: (636) 246-0009 Website: www.panera.com SHARE YOUR NEWS Restaurant/Catering If you have information LOGISTICS Discover the promise we renew every day. It's the promise to bring you the same fresh ingredients you wish to share with our and carefully crafted menu selections you enjoy in members, please send a our bakery-cafes, to pack it all up beautifully and double check to make sure it's exactly what you Press Release and photo to need for your meeting, sales call, or any occasion. Mary-Ellen Tobin at :

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he 2014 season of Parties in the Park may Thave been shortened due to rainouts but the resort like weather in June, July and August brought out record-breaking crowds to the streets of downtown Clayton.

Parties in the Park would not be possible without the tremendous support of our sponsors. We are extremely grateful to them and ask that you support their businesses throughout the year. Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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ArtPresented of Tasting By June 5, 2014 On the Rooftop of Clayton on the Park An evening of wine, coffee, food and music!

Thank you to the Chamber Board members who donated wine for the Wine Grab Bag.

CHAMBER CALENDAR November 3 Best of Clayton presented by Centene Corporation

18 Power Hour Networking Luncheon Featuring Bill McClellan from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch presented by University College

21 Pillar in the Community Honoring Cortex presented by Centene Corporation

December 2 Subway 20th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting TBA Holiday After Hours

January 15 State of the City 27 Power Hour Networking Luncheon presented by University College

February 12 Annual Awards Dinner

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he 2014 Chamber Golf Outings sponsored by KellyMitchell were en- Tjoyed by all who came out. Our thanks to Gladys Manion Real Estate for keeping us hydrated with bottled water each month. We are also grateful to Gershman Mortgage, Gladys Manion, Lathrop & Gage LLP and P. F. Chang’s for donating prizes for each month’s winning team. A special thanks to Stafford Manion for taking those individuals who had the best season attendance out to Bellerive for a round of golf.

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Welcome New Members: Ken Wilsker, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Craig Strohbeck & John Finkenkeller, Pathways Welcome New Members: to Independence and Brian Pelletier, Sarah Hunkins & Rosemary Kakao Chocolate. Pastore, Bon Appetit March New Members Management Company in St. Louis; Mike Johnson & March Speaker Rita Frazier, Pole Position Raceway and Leah Borrowman & Emily Henke, Phoenix Risk Assessment

July Guest Speaker – Kevin Demoff, Executive Vice President of Football Operations & COO, Ellen Gale, September Guest Speaker – Ellen Gale, Clayton Chamber of Commerce; Clayton Chamber of Commerce; Kevin Demoff, St. Louis Steve Ehrlich, University College at Washington University; guest Jessica Park Rams; Karen Novak, Pat Matthews & Patrick Yursik, speaker Timothy Nowak, WorldTrade Center – St. Louis, Karen Novak, Drury Inn & Suites University College at Washington University. University College at Washington University.

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14 CHAMBER EVENTS layton Idol was held September C18th at Double D Karaoke Bar. Ten very talented singers competed for the title of Clayton Idol to the delight of their cheering fans! More than $2100 was raised for this year’s charity, Autism Speaks.

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