OCoC eNewsletter July 2013

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a publication ofthe O’FallonChamber of Commerce

Celebrating 60 Years

JULY 2013

START YOUR 4TH OF JULY OFF WITH A BANG!

he O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 29th Annual USATF Certifi ed Firecracker Run presented by Mercy on Thursday, July 4, 2013,

in O’Fallon, MO. The Firecracker Run offers something for everyone! The Race begins at 7:00 a.m. and consists of a 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. Awards will be given to the overall winner for male and female racers of the 5K and 10K. There will also be awards given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place fi nishers (male and female) of each class in the 5K and 10K. Ribbons will be given to all participants of the 1 Mile Fun Run.

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HERITAGE & FREEDOM FEST BRINGS NATIONAL ENTERTAINERS & FAMILY FUN TO O’FALLON

patriotic parade, free concerts by nationally-known musicians, two nights of fabulous fi reworks, amazing sideshow entertainment, exciting carnival rides,

free Kids’ Area activities, and tasty festival food – O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest has it all. Everyone is invited to help the City celebrate America’s 237th birthday with all the trimmings on July 2, 3 and 4, at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon, Missouri 63366.

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Rise & Shine...to join us for the O’Fallon Chamber’s Morning

Schmooze, a FREE monthly, networking event open to Chamber members. Arrive ready to network

with a pocket full of business cards and a 1 minute infomercial.

Thursday, July 187:30 - 9:00 a.m.Falls Golf Club

1170 Turtle Creek | O’Fallon, MO 63366

Join us to build your pipeline with our featured speaker Virginia Muzquiz of the Gateway Referral Institute. Virginia’s passion is providing small business owners and entrepreneurs with the intensive referral marketing training, collaborative coaching and the ongoing support they need to create, and maintain, a long-term, strategic word-of-mouth plan for building their business in a way that gives them the freedom to engage in the lifestyle they love. During her 20+ years as a teacher and trainer, Virginia has distinguished herself as a dynamic and compelling speaker with a unique ability to synthesize myriad ideas into concise, actionable concepts. Don’t forget to register in advance and save $5!

General Membership LUNCHEON Tuesday, July 23 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Whitmoor Country Club1100 Whitmoor | St. Charles, MO 63304

O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, July 94:30 to 6:30 p.m.

RENDEZVOUS CAFE & WINE BAR217 South Main St | O’Fallon, MO 63366

Stay for 5 minutes or 2 hours, whichever fi ts into your schedule best. Our free 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 60 Chamber Members!

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2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr.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:Adam Hopper, PNC Bank, Chair of the BoardJeff Arneson, JLJ Technology, 1st Vice ChairMichael Favazza, Favazza & Associates, 2nd Vice ChairRon Epps, F&M Bank and Trust, TreasurerStacee Gilmore, Promotions Pronto, SecretaryCindy Elking, Quintessential Catering, Past-Chair

Directors:Harold Bliggenstorfer, Missouri Baptist UniversityMark Crank, Marcos ProductionsHeather Deatz, Community NewsTim DeGhelder, St. Charles City-County LibraryJulie Feast, Ameren MissouriBrenda Lowder, Thomas RealtyDan Luigs, Insurance StoreKim Michaels, Charter BusinessBrian Richardson, KFAV 99.9 FMBeth Simmons, Visiting AngelsJan Stanczak, Jan’s Travel & Cruise

Staff:Erin Williams, President/CEOSara Henderson, Communications DirectorSam Byers, Membership Services DirectorNina DeAngelo, Member Engagement Director

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Open House meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. The event will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. Mike Hurlbert, the City’s Economic Development Director, will be the meeting facilitator.

The purpose of the meeting is to present the Draft Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of O’Fallon. The strategic plan is a culmination of all the information

gathering and analysis completed during the planning process so far. The document will serve as the guide for future economic development efforts and move the community toward its desired goals for economic prosperity.

The major components of the strategic plan include:• A summary of the planning process and goals• A list of 38 recommended strategies/action items• A discussion of identifi ed “Special Projects”• An implementation Schedule/List

This is an important step in the planning process as it provides another opportunity for public feedback regarding the draft plan,” said Hurlbert. “The next step involves review and approval by the City Council, so public input is vital and welcome.”

For more information about O’Fallon’s Economic Development Strategic Plan process, visit the Economic Development page on the City’s website at www.ofallon.mo.us/econdev. Or, contact Mike Hurlbert, Economic Development Director, at 636-379-5510.

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“What I have to say about the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce, can be summed up in one word, “WOW!”This is the most active chamber I have ever seen. There are so many things this chamber does, it could be a full time job for a member to attend all of the events.They have events planned from early morning (Morning Schmooze) to early evening (Business After Hours), and lots in between, so there is an opportunity to fi t every schedule.I have made lots of friends and connections through the chamber, and highly recommend it to all! Greg KinderAutotech Auto Center | 636-978-8038 | www.autotech.pro

WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING


It1’s fi nally here! After more months than we’re used to of rain and cooler weather, summer has arrived with higher temperatures and sunshine.

Lucky for us, we live in a great community to get out and enjoy the season (my favorite with the exception of deer season).

I was surprised to learn that less than 10% of kids today report playing outside regularly while 40% of their parents played outside frequently in their youth. I’m convinced that with all of the activities available in O’Fallon, that surely won’t be the case. When was the last time you took in a ball game? Ticket prices too high at Busch? Tickets start at just $8 for City residents at the River City Rascals Stadium and they opened a new playground for the 2013 season. Baseball not your style? Grab some friends to head over to the free Jammin’ in O’Fallon concerts held EVERY Tuesday night at Civic Park. Spend the day “Out Fishin’” at Lake Whetsel in Ft. Zumwalt Park or splash around at Alligator Creek Aquatic Center.

The point of my O’Fallon rundown is that there is plenty to do and enjoy outside of your house. O’Fallon is continually ranked as one of the Best Places to Live in America, so get out and take advantage of all that our community has to offer.

Speaking of taking advantage of what is offered; I’d like to thank everyone who has taken advantage of your Chamber membership. As I mentioned at the beginning of the year, our goal is to once again increase participation in 2013; June was a great month! We hosted our largest ever Morning Schmooze event, opened a third Leads Group, as well as one of our highest attended luncheons and business after hours. Let’s keep up great work to keep our Chamber strong!

Until next month,Adam Hopper2013 Chairman of the Board

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The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the City of O’Fallon are excited to welcome these new businesses to the community and to help them celebrate with a with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony.

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

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TRIVIA NIGHTA Night at the Movies

O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce presents

Friday, November 1 @ 7:00 p.m.Doors open @ 6:00 pm

Knights of Columbus Hallwww.ofallonchamber.org/trivia


#1 IN PARTS AND SERVICE

eremy Jacobs is a college drop-out who has made a name for himself by successfully growing a

business his father started in the basement of the family home; to an Inc500 company that now resides in a 20,000 square foot warehouse and employs 19 people. Jeremy decided to pursue a degree in engineering after high school and choose Missouri University of Science and Technology for his education. After 2 years at school, he came to the conclusion that engineering was not the correct career path. He came back to St. Charles and began working for his father.

Jeremy Jacobs has been with Fitness Plus Equipment Services since 1997. The business began in a basement in St. Charles and quickly grew into a 5,000 square foot warehouse space in O’Fallon, MO. In 2011 as the business continued to expand a larger space was sought and Fitness Plus relocated once again to a 20,000 square foot warehouse space in Wentzville, MO. The rapid growth of Fitness Plus was recognized by Inc. Magazine in 2010 as one of the

fastest growing private companies in the country, ranked as #363 on their annual Inc500 list, and the fastest growing company in Missouri. In 2011, Fitness Plus was ranked again at #613 on their Inc5000 list, falling just short of the prestigious top 500.

Fitness Plus repairs exercise equipment in the greater St. Louis area, performing maintenance and repair services on site at health clubs, hospitals, hotels, homes, and anywhere there is exercise equipment. Their mission statement is, “We WILL be the fi rst thought and fi nal authority with our customer’s equipment”.

Jeremy and his father John run the business together and believe their desire to maintain Christian ethics and principles in the work environment, putting biblical ethics and values into practice while running their business, is one of the key factors in the success and growth of Fitness Plus. They believe their role as stewards of “God’s Business” is not to be taken lightly and pray often for wisdom and direction. Jeremy has always been an innovator and enjoys fi nding new ways to solve problems. As a child

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Fitness Plus Equipment Services is a company that puts a high priority on customer satisfaction. They will work tirelessly to make sure their customers are pleased with the quality of the job. They keep a large inventory of parts in stock which allows most jobs to be completed quickly with very little down time for the machine. Many times the repair can be completed in 1 or 2 visits because of the ample warehouse space and the parts that Fitness Plus keeps in stock.

Fitness Plus Equipment Services is located at 108 Hamilton Industrial Ct. in Wentzville. You can fi nd moreinformation at www.fi tness-plus.net or by calling 636-379-1952.


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Presented byThe event will begin at the T.R. Hughes Ball Park located in O’Fallon, MO at 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd. Pace cars provided by Frank Leta Honda will be leading runners through North O’Fallon and the race will end over home plate on the fi eld of the River City Rascals. New courses for both the 5K and 10K races have been designed for this year’s run. Runners will be met with a Health Expo, vendors, attendance prizes and an awards ceremony following the event. After the race, stick around the ballpark for the 2013 Heritage & Freedom Fest parade by the City of O’Fallon.

T-Shirts & Tek shirts are available to the fi rst 1,300 runners. Shirts are available on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. The cost of event is $30 for the 10K and 5K run and the 1 Mile Fun Run is $20.

You can register online at www.fi recrackerrun.net. There will be race day registration from 6:00 am until 6:30 a.m. July 4th at the event. Packet Pickup will be held on Tuesday, July 2nd and Wednesday, July 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Big River Running located

at 2548 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63366 or race day Monday, July 4th from 6:00 am to 6:30 am at the River City Rascals Ball Park. The Firecracker Run is the O’Fallon Chambers biggest event of the year and both participants and committee members have a lot of fun in the process. If you would like to help with the event, it’s not too late to get involved and become a volunteer.

In addition to the committee there are also numerous opportunities to publicize your business through sponsorships which range in amount from $250 to $1,000. For more info contact Sam Byers at [email protected].

Firecracker Run proceeds benefi t the mission of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce: 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.

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21ST ANNUAL O’FALLON CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT

he O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that our 21st Annual Golf Tournament

will be held at The Falls Golf Course. This annual event is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to participate in this opportunity to enjoy eighteen holes of golf at a great price.

Monday, September 9, 201310:30 am – Registration11:00 am - Lunch12:00 am – Start

The Falls Golf Club1170 Turtle Creek O’Fallon, MO 63366

Early Bird Pricing!$85 per person$340 for a foursomeExpires 7/9/13 All golfers will receive a bag fi lled with great donations from O’Fallon Chamber members, 18 holes of spectacular golf with cart and drinks on the course, lunch catered and sponsored by Quintessential Catering, and an awards dinner sponsored by Charter Business. On course activities planned

include the ever popular Cooler of Fun from Delmar Gardens, and a hole offering a “shot” for Free tires courtesy of Firestone Complete Auto Care plus many more activities will be available. Cash will also be distributed for the top three teams in two fl ights following the tournament.

Don’t miss this opportunity to play an amazing course. Call the Chamber offi ce at (636) 240-1818 or go online to www.ofallonchamber.org/golf to register.

A big thank you to our 2013 sponsors; Charter Business, Delmar Gardens, Quintessential Catering, City of O’Fallon, Country Side Flooring America, CenturyLink, Progress West Health Center and Rothman Furniture.

Golf Tournamnet proceeds benefi t the mission of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce: 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.

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Allergy & Asthma ConsultantsPhysicians412 Jungermann Rd, Ste 104St. Peters, MO 63376314-569-0510www.allergyandasthmaconsultants.com

Congressman Blaine LuetkemeyerState & Local Offi cials113 East Pearce Wentzville, MO 63385636-327-7055luetkemeyer.house.gov

Daydream Pet ServicesPet Care212 Hawksbury Pl O’Fallon, MO 63368636-346-1855www.daydreampetservices.com

DiMBy Enterprises LLCNewspaper/ Magazines2526 Stillwater Dr O’Fallon, MO 63368314-283-0013www.incitynews.com

Electrical Concepts, Inc.Contractors: Electrical7250 Gadwall Way O’Fallon, MO 63368314-575-5400www.electricalconceptsstl.com

Elpis Pain Management CenterHealth/Wellness4122 Keaton Crossing Blvd O’Fallon, MO 63368636-329-9077www.elpispaincenter.com

Fellowship at The PointChurch3400 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368636-240-9563www.fellowshipatthepoint.com

Healthcare Solution TeamInsurance Services1630 Marketcenter Blvd, Ste 202O’Fallon, MO 63368618-580-9972www.healthcaresolutionsteam.com

Kaestner Lawn Care & Retaining WallsLandscaping & Lawn Service266 Indacom St Peters, MO 63376314-288-6855mykaestnerlawncare.com

Liberty Mutual InsuranceInsurance Services5650 Mexico Rd St. Peters, MO 63376314-803-7287www.libertymutual.com/jessica-bennett

Managed Computer Services by Mobile Computer SpecialistsInformation Technology223 Salt Lick Rd, Ste 371St. Peters, MO 63376636-614-0866www.mcs-stl.com

Max Muscle Sports NutritionSports Nutrition2508 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368618-616-8295www.maxmuscle.com

Mike Elam, St. Charles County CouncilmanState & Local Offi cials100 North Third S, #124St. Charles, MO 63301636-949-7530www.sccmo.org

OrganoGoldWholesale Distributor971-800-1028www.curtisblack.organogold.com/r/US/

RP Contracting LLCConstruction, Repair and Home Improvement2032 Hanley Rd Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368314-239-3301rpcontractingllc.net

Sherrie GiddensAuthor314-660-4585www.amazon.com/Sherrie-Giddens/e/B006MW3Y6M/

SimployBusiness Services111 Wabash Spur DriO’Fallon, MO 63366480-600-2170www.simploy.com

Spa Winghaven Medical Day SpaMedical Spa2327 Technology Dr O’Fallon, MO 63368636-625-8772www.spawinghaven.com

Sports AuthorityRetail Shopping4025 Veterans Memorial Pkwy St Peters, MO 63376636-685-4353www.sportsauthority.com

St. Charles ChillEntertainment5988 Mid Rivers Mall Dr St Charles, MO 63304636-447-8200stcharleschill.com

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July 4, 2013Firecracker RunTR Hughes Ballpark7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

July 8, 2013O’Fallon Elite Leads Group IQ Fast Print12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

July 9, 2013Business After HoursRendezvous Cafe & Wine Bar4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

July 10, 2013Masters of Business Leads GroupWebster University12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Trivia Night Questions CommitteeO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

July 11, 2013New Member Briefi ngO’Fallon Chamber Offi ce3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

July 12, 2013Leads 2 Success Leads GroupO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

July 12, 2013Tech/Comm Planning CommitteeProtronics2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting JLJ Technology3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

July 16, 2013Board of Directors MeetingO’Fallon Chamber Offi ce12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

July 16, 2013O’Fallon Jaycees MeetingO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

July 17, 2013Trivia Night Questions CommitteeO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce8:00 - 9:00 a.m. July 18, 2013

Morning SchmoozeFalls Golf Club7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Tech/Comm MeetingSpencer Road Library Branch12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

CHAMBER CALENDAR JULY 2013

July 22, 2013O’Fallon Elite Leads Group IQ Fast Print12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

July 23, 2013General Membership LuncheonWhitmoor Country Club11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

July 24, 2013Masters of Business Leads GroupWebster University12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

July 24, 2013Trivia Night Questions CommitteeO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

July 25, 2013Healthcare Reform Employer SeminarO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

July 26, 2013Leads 2 Success Leads GroupO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

July 31, 2013Trivia Night Questions CommitteeO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

August 1, 2013New Member Briefi ngO’Fallon Chamber Offi ce3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

August 2, 2013Tech/Comm Planning Committee2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Protonics

August 7, 2013Trivia Night Questions CommitteeO’Fallon Chamber of Commerce8:00 - 9:00 a.m.


Congratulations and thank you to the following companies who as of June 2013 have been O’Fallon Chamber members for...

1 YearEdward JonesK-9 Creations

2 YearsCFG Wealth Services/MetLifeMass Financial Group - John WeeksMissouri Baptist University Training Effect Visiting Angels

3 YearsIQ Fast PrintJackman Insurance Group

9 YearsFirst National Bank of St. LouisPublic Water Supply District No. 2

10 YearsSt. Lukes Hospital

13 YearsAlliance Credit UnionVantage Credit Union

14 YearsMarshall Ford

17 YearsFalls Golf Club

24 YearsColdwell Banker Gundaker - Hwy K

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIESTHANK YOU!THANK YOU!

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

mwin the vacation of a lifetime!

Throughout 2013 each time you attend a General Membership Meeting, Business After

Hours or Morning Schmooze (35 chances), your name will be entered into a drawing.

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

December 17, 2013.

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

Call Travel Leaders/Jan’s Travel & Cruise for other great travel opportunities!

636-561-2626www.travelleaders-janstravel.com

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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

Health Care Reform Employer SeminarDenny & Associates, Inc. with the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Employer Seminar to address the specifi cs of the law. It is for all members of the O’Fallon Chamber. This presentation is directed at business owners and HR professionals.

July 25, 201310:00 a.m.O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce 2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr.O’Fallon, MO 63366

Agenda:• Timeline and Health Insurance Marketplace• Health plan Requirements• Employer Mandates - Pay or Play• Individuals – Subsidies and Penalties• Small Group – SHOP exchange, Deductible ceilings, OOPM & Subsidies• Large Group – OOPM, Applicable Large Employers (ALEs), & Penalties - Sledgehammer & Pickaxe, 95% requirement and MEC reporting• Self-funding and how Healthcare Reform affects these plans 2015-2018• Putting it all together – Taxes/ Fees, Flow Chart, and Informational Table• Q&A

Space is limited. Please RSVP the O’Fallon Chamber at 636-240-1818 or to Kim Denny by calling 636-474-8080 you can also email [email protected]. Availability will be on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis.

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July 5, 2013Sidewalk SalePizzazz Gifts09:00 AM - 06:00 PM CST

July 6, 2013Sidewalk SalePizzazz Gifts09:00 AM - 06:00 PM CST

July 12, 2013Open HouseElpis Pain Management Center05:00 PM - 08:00 PM CST

July 17, 2013Nascar DayFifth Third Bank12:00 PM - 06:30 PM CST

July 21, 2013Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible SchoolCornerstone United Methodist Church06:30 PM - 09:00 PM CST

Silent Auction for The Sparrow’s NestT.R. Hughes Ball Park 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM CST

July 22, 2013Wine Tasting Experience St Charles County YMCA’sWhitmoor Country Club03:30 PM - 06:00 PM CST

July 22, 2013YMCA District Golf TournamentWhitmoor Country Club12:00 PM - 06:00 PM CST Living Word Christian

School and Westgate Christian Academy “growing together” for 2013-2014 school year

Living Word Christian School (LWCS) and Westgate Christian Academy (WCA) today announced they are “growing together” and will create the largest, independent, non-denominational Christian school district in St. Charles County. The newly expanded Living Word Christian School District will offer academic preschool through 12th grade and have an estimated 800 total students for the 2013-2014 school year.

The LWCS 2013- 2014 school year begins Wednesday, August 14. For more information about the newly expanded Living Word Christian School District, visit lwcs.us or call 636-978-1680.

Certifi ed Public Accountants – Don’t miss this opportunity! Looking to add a Senior Account Manager to our caring team Favazza & Associates, LLC (St. Charles, MO) an established and growing CPA and business consulting fi rm serving the St. Louis metro area is accepting applications for a Senior Account Manager. Ideal candidates will be licensed CPAs with 5+ years of small business accounting experience and a current book of satisfi ed clients. To arrange for a confi dential interview, email your resume to <<[email protected]>> with cover letter outlining why you should be considered. All resumes with cover letters will be personally reviewed by the owner.


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The Heritage & Freedom Fest opens on Tuesday, July 2, with Family Night, featuring a carnival and midway, only, from 5 –10 p.m. Live entertainment, fi reworks, kids’ activities and food will be added to the fun on Wednesday and Thursday. On July 3, the festival grounds will be open from 5 – 11 p.m., and on July 4, from noon – 10 p.m. Admission and parking are free, and free shuttle service will be provided on July 3-4.

“The whole community is invited to come celebrate our freedom and America’s birthday and have a great time,” said Marsha Seymour, Manager of O’Fallon’s Offi ce of Tourism and Festivals. “A highlight of the festival is a chance to see nationally-known entertainers performing for free right here in our hometown. And, as the music ends each night, the Jena ‘Dusty’ Mielke Fireworks Spectacular will light up the sky.”

Each night features different headline entertainment. Wednesday is country music night with country stars Jack Ingram and Josh Kelley. On Thursday, top billing goes to rock ‘n roll, with The Clementines and Superjam performing in the afternoon, and rock headliners Spin Doctors and Cowboy Mouth on the Main Stage in the evening.

In addition to Main Stage concerts on July 3 and 4, the Heritage & Freedom Fest features the Kid Davie Variety Show with magic and illusion, and Team Rock’s Extreme Martial Arts Show with high-fl ying, brick-breaking fun. In the Kids’ Area, Cowboy Randy Erwin will bring the Old West to life on July 3 with his rope tricking, yodeling cowboy extravaganza. On July 4, Adrenaline Explosion

Cheerleading will perform.

“In addition to the biggest festival in the county and great music, we also have the awesome Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade in downtown O’Fallon” said Seymour. “It’s traditional for spectators to dress in red, white and blue. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. on July 4th near City Hall, heads north on Main Street, turns east on Tom Ginnever and ends at T.R. Hughes Boulevard near the festival grounds.

Before you go, here are some helpful things to know:• Save 50% on the cost of carnival rides – buy tickets in advance, now through Monday, July 1, at the Renaud Spirit Center (636-474-2732) or O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Offi ce (636-379-5606). The following items apply to July 3-4, only:• Free parking and shuttle service will be available off Tom Ginnever Avenue at Christian and Fort Zumwalt North high schools. And premium parking at $5 per vehicle is available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis in the west parking lot at T.R. Hughes Ballpark. • The only location for ADA-accessible parking is the north parking lot outside T.R. Hughes Ballpark. A valid “disabled parking” hangtag or license plate will get you in, along with a free shuttle ride to the festival entrance.• New this year, lockers will be available for rent at $5 per day and the service includes free cell phone charging.• Bring your appetite! In addition to fried alligator on a stick, chocolate-dipped bacon, and fried peanut butter and jelly, vendors will offer funnel cakes, kettle corn, burgers and brats. pulled pork, bloomin’ onions, corn dogs, crab Rangoon, shish kebob, toasted ravioli and more.• For more festival FAQs, tips and to hear song samples by the bands, visit www.heritageandfreedomfest.com.

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New members are welcomed at the June General Membership Meeting held at Trigg Banquet Center!

CHAMBER ACTIVITIES

Joe and Jennifer Donley and their cute shy girls, celebrate their new Claira Clean location.

One on One’s can even happen at the kids table at the Deer Run Library.

Over 140 O’Fallon Chamber members attended the June General Membership Meeting at Trigg banquet Center. Lets make it 150 at the July lunch!

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer speaks to members during the Lunch ‘n’ Legislators.

Early bird members at our Morning Schmooze networking event.

Thank you to Country Side Carpets for hosting a great Business After Hours!

All smiles at the Business After Hours hosted by Country Side Carpets.

One minute informercials at the Morning Schmooze.

OCoC eNewsletter July 2013

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