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STRATEGIC CONVERSATIONS CO-AUTHORED BY CHAMBER MEMBER, BRUCE SHERIDAN
Excited to share the release of “Strategic Conversations,” co-authored by Chamber Member, Bruce Sheridan, negotiation expert Chris Voss, and a distinguished group of global professionals. This impactful book equips readers with essential strategies for mastering communication in business, personal relationships, and beyond.CHRYSA COUSLEY NAMED THE 2024 MOCPA OUTSTANDING YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
Chrysa Cousley, CPA, Tax Manager at Anders CPAs + Advisors (Anders), has been named the 2024 Outstanding Young Professional by the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA).ST. LUKE'S IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN MISSOURI NAMED AMONG THE TOP 5% IN THE NATION FOR CARDIAC SURGERY IN 2025 BY HEALTHGRADES
St. Luke’s announced today that it has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery™ by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Among St. Luke’s many distinctions are 4 Specialty Excellence Awards™, placing the hospital among the nation’s top 10% for Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, and Surgical Care. St. Luke’s is a Five-Star Recipient for 8 services, including Coronary Bypass Surgery, Valve Surgery, Treatment of Heart Attack, Repair of Abdominal Aorta, Peripheral Vascular Bypass, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeries, Colorectal Surgeries, and Treatment for Bowel Obstruction. St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital is the recipient of a Specialty Excellence Award™ in Coronary Intervention, placing it in the nation’s top 10% for Coronary Interventional Procedures. St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital is also a Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures.FIRST COHORT OF CHIROPRACTIC PEDIATRICS STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM LOGAN
Seven chiropractors recently made history when they became the first graduating class from Logan University’s Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatric (MS-CP) program. Logan’s MS-CP program is the first master’s degree program of its kind in the United States and currently the only chiropractic-specific pediatrics master's degree in the world.ASSISTANCE ELAGUE OF ST. LOUIS HAS ELECTED SANDY THAL
Assistance League of St. Louis (ALSTL) has elected Sandy Thal as its president for the 2024-25 fiscal year.ALTOR HEADQUARTERS RELOCATES TO CHESTERFIELD
We are delighted to share that Altor Solutions will be relocating our corporate headquarters from Scottsdale, AZ
back to St. Louis, MO before the end of this year.ATB TECHNOLOGIES IS ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES IN THE US
A remarkable approach to customer service and planned growth has netted ATB Technologies national recognition. This month, ATB was named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The company was featured on Inc.com and in the September issue of Inc. magazine, published Aug. 13.TODD BLUMOFF TO RECEIVE THE NETZACH AWARD AT THE INAUGURAL TENTALKS
Chabad of Chesterfield announced its honoree for the Netzach award to be presented at the inaugural TENtalks event on September 25th to Todd Blumoff.SEEKING VENDORS FOR 2024 INNSBROOK FALL CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW
There’s no better way to showcase your one-of-a-kind products than in a one-of-a-kind place! Family, friends and neighbors are eager for the return of a local favorite, the Innsbrook Craft & Vendor Show. Located forty-five minutes west of St. Louis, Innsbrook Resort is privileged to host the annual event on Saturday, September 7, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and provide an unmatchable backdrop for both vendors and attendees. Guests will explore a variety of outdoor booths offering art, apparel, décor and more at the Charrette Creek Commons, located inside Innsbrook’s gates.ANDERS TECHNOLOGY, AN ADVISORY SERVICE LINE OF ANDERS, RECEIVES AWARD
Anders Technology, an advisory service line of Anders, was named to Accounting Today’s VAR 100 list for 2024. The ranking recognizes the country’s leading value-added resellers in the accounting space by revenue. This is the second year in a row that Anders Technology earned a spot on the list.ANDERS CPAS + ADVISORS EXPANSION OF SERVICES
Anders CPAs + Advisors (Anders) has announced the expansion of the firm’s technology services practice, Anders Technology.CHESTERFIELD MALL DEMOLITION
The Staenberg Group and the City of Chesterfield have successfully reached an agreement with Dillard’s to dismiss the lawsuit. Dillard’s has committed to stay and reopen as part of the exciting new Downtown Chesterfield redevelopment.LOGAN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT
Logan University’s Board of Trustees has announced that Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD, will be the eighth president of the University. Bringing over 20 years of experience in academic leadership and administration, Dr. Thompson will begin his term with Logan on March 1, 2025.ASSISTANCE LEAGUE RECOGNIZED BY UNIVERSITYCITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Gary Spiller, Executive Director of Student Services and Innovation for the University City School District and the University School district recognized Assistance League of St. Louis as a PACEsetter.HEALTHGRADES HONORS ST. LUKES HEALTH SYSTEM AT AWARD CEREMONYAND RECEPTION
Healthgrades® honored St. Luke’s Health System today with awards for Outstanding Patient Experience ™, 2011-2024, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery™, 2019-2024, America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery™, 2024, and the Top 10% in the nation for Surgical Care, 2024 at an award ceremony and reception.ASSISTANCE LEAGUE AND BERMUDA BOOK FESTIVAL
Students at the Bermuda Early Childhood Center were immersed in the delights of the Books From Friends book festival this month. Bermuda Early Childhood Center, where the first Books From Friends book festival debuted, gives students age Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade a head start to academic success through its innovative programs.ASSISTANCE LEAGUE HONORED BY THE GIRL SCOUTS
Assistance League of St. Louis (ALSTL) was honored by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri with its prestigious Gold Trefoil Award. This award is reserved for an organization (or individual) outside the Girl Scouts that has made a superior contribution to the Girl Scouts and has had a council-wide impact.ST. LUKES APPOINTS JON VITIELLO AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
St. Luke’s is pleased to announce that Jon Vitiello has been hired as the health system’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Joining St. Luke’s executive leadership team, Vitiello will optimize St. Luke’s sustained improvements in financial performance. Vitiello will report directly to St. Luke’s President and CEO, Andy Bagnall.TSG ANNOUNCES SBR BIKES AND BREWS IS COMING TO THE DISTRICT
The Staenberg Group (TSG Properties) is pleased to announce that SBR Bikes & Brews will be opening in The District of St. Louis . Their 3,962 sq. ft space will be located at 17089 Suite 138 Outer 40 Rd Chesterfield, MO 63005 opening March 2024.ATB TECHNOLOGIES EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION, CYBER SECURITY AWARD
ATB Technologies, a strategic IT support company in Chesterfield, recently earned national recognition as being among the leading Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America.ST. LUKE'S WINTER BABIES
Here are a few reasons to love the winter! Each little snowflake is unique, yet they are each perfect! At St. Luke’s, we always find a way to celebrate our babies! Congratulations to all our Birth Care Suite families! St. Luke’s is known as the “baby bunting hospital” because we have been providing themed baby buntings on holidays and special occasions since 1997. Made by nurses and volunteers, the adorable offerings are a sample of the many ways St. Luke’s Hospital provides a warm and caring environment for families. St. Luke’s Hospital has been named one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity by U.S. News & World Report.LOGAN UNIVERSITY 2024 SYMPOSIUM
Logan University welcomes chiropractors and health science professionals to its 2024 Symposium this spring. Taking place Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, the 2024 Symposium will provide continuing education opportunities, chiropractic seminars, networking events and an address by Logan President Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD. This is the university’s ninth year hosting Symposium.LOCAL BUSINESSES HELP ASSISTANCE LEAGUE MAKE HOLIDAYS BRIGHT
In November and December, two local businesses—Republic Services and OsteoStrong Chesterfield—collected new toys to help
brighten the holidays for children served through Assistance League of St. Louis community programs.IMAGINE - ASSISTANCE LEAGUE
Texas-size cowboy hats shared the spotlight with rhinestones and sequin gowns to light up the night as Assistance League of St. Louis celebrated a Rhinestone Cowboy Gala at the Doubletree by Hilton, Chesterfield.ASSISTANCE LEAGUE PARTICIPATED IN THE ANNUAL GUMBO FLATS PUMPKIN RUN
The 22nd Annual Chesterfield Regional Chamber Gumbo Flats Pumkin 5K Run was enjoyed by over 500 runners.ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ST LOUIS INCREASES IMPACT WITH NEW BALANCE DONATION
With school back in session, the Assistance League of St. Louis STEPS to Success pro-gram is off to a strong start. By mid-November Assistance League volunteers will have measured and delivered brand new athletic shoes and socks to nearly 4000 students in 43 schools throughout the Metro St. Louis region, including schools in St. Louis City, Jen-nings, Hazelwood, Pattonville, Ritenour and Ferguson-Florissant.ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL NAMED AMONG THE TOP 5% IN THE NATION FOR CARDIAC SURGERY
St. Luke’s Hospital today announced that it is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery for 2024 and one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery for 6 years in a row, the only hospital in Missouri to receive this distinction in 2024, according to new research released by Healthgrades. These achievements reflect St. Luke’s outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and puts St. Luke’s Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for Cardiac Surgery and in the top 10% for Vascular Surgery and Surgical Care.AGAPE CONSTRUCTIONS RECEIVES BBB TORCH AWARD
Agape Construction is a 2023 Better Business Bureau (BBB) TORCH Award winner for BBB Serving Eastern and Southwest Missouri and Southern Illinois.DOLLZ BRIDAL AND PROM IS OPEN IN CHESTERFIELD VALLEY SQUARE
The Staenberg Group (TSG Properties) is pleased to announce the grand opening of Dollz Bridal & Prom, a bridal and formal wear boutique. On September 18, 2023, Dollz Bridal & Prom officially opened at 103 Chesterfield Valley Dr. in Chesterfield Valley Square.ST. LUKE’S ANNOUNCES NETWORK MEDICAL CO-DIRECTORS OF CRITICAL CARE
St. Luke’s is pleased to announce recent changes to our critical care medical leadership team.ST. LUKE’S APPOINTS RYAN MILLER AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
St. Luke’s is pleased to announce that Ryan Miller has been hired as the health system’s new chief operating officer (COO). Joining St. Luke’s executive leadership team, Miller will optimize its day-to-day operational performance. Miller will report directly to St. Luke’s President and CEO, Andy Bagnall.ST. LUKE'S HOME HELATH SERVICES RECEIVES THE 2022 SHPBEST PREMIER PERFORMER PATIENT SATISFACTION AWARD
St. Luke’s is delighted to announce that its Home Health Services has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 5% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year! SHP performs surveys for 3,269 agencies across the country. St. Luke’s is equally pleased to announce that its Hospice Services have also been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2022 calendar year.STAENBERG GROUP WELCOMES DIANE MAIER AS ITS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FOR THE HUB STL AND THE GALLERY AT THE DISTRICT
The Staenberg Group is proud to announce that Diane Maier has joined the team as Director of Operations for The Hub STL and The Gallery at The District. In this newly created role, Maier will book family-friendly events at The Hub STL and book corporate events, cocktail parties, and holiday parties at The Gallery. She brings to The Staenberg Group a great deal of knowledge in producing events of all sizes.GROUND BREAKING CANCER TREATMENT AT ST. LUKE'S
St. Luke’s is the first community hospital in the region to offer a ground-breaking, outpatient cancer treatment-bispecific antibodies (bsAbs)! On top of our Newsweek recognition as one of “America’s Best Cancer Hospitals, 2023, Dr. Mark Fesler, St. Luke’s Hematologic Malignancy Specialist and Board of Trustees Member for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Lower Plains Chapter, was a featured physician in St. Louis Magazine’s “Best Doctors” issue. Dr. Fesler is a renowned specialist and researcher that will be chairing our oncology efforts in this arena. Dr. Fesler firmly believes bsAbs will revolutionize all cancer treatment, not just cancers of the blood.SHRINERS CHILDREN'S HELPING KIDS STAY SAFE NEAR LAWN MOWERS
Every year, more than 9,000 children go to the emergency room for lawn mower-related injuries in the United States. During the summer months, Shriners Children’s St. Louis patients and staff are educating the public on lawn mower safety and the resources the hospital system can provide after an accident.ASSISTANCE LEAGUE - BACK TO SCHOOL
Pete the Cat and other storybook characters, all costumed volunteers from Assistance League of St. Louis, paraded through America’s Center on Saturday, August 5 to kick off the Books from Friends program for the 2023-24 school year. Following the parade, volunteers hosted a booth at the Urban League Back-to-School Expo. Aspiring young readers who visited the booth received age-appropriate books to take home, with more than 6,200 books being distributed during the Expo. Visitors to the booth also had a chance to meet local guest author Micheal Anderson, whose Zoey Lyndon series is a favorite with middle grade students. Ms. Anderson autographed 300 copies of Zoey books and personalized them for the children. All of the books teach life lessons, and the author says she wrote the books so that children who look like her will see characters they can relate to in the books they read.CHABAD OF CHESTERFIELD OFFERS BAT MITZVAH MILESTONE COURSE FOR ADULTS
Starting in September 2023, as part of the Jewish Women’s Circle, Chabad of Chesterfield is excited to offer a Bat Mitzvah Milestone course for adults. Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings, meeting monthly, through May. The course will culminate with a special ceremony to celebrate this milestone and accomplishment together with family and friends.THE STAENBERG GROUP PROMOTES LAUREN ROHRBACH TO VICE PRESIDENT OF PORTFOLIO MANAGMENT
St. Louis, Missouri-based commercial real estate firm, The Staenberg Group (TSG) congratulates Lauren Rohrbach on her promotion to Vice President of Portfolio Management. Serving the TSG Properties team as a Lease Analyst for the past
seven years, Rohrbach plans to utilize her previous experience to optimize the Portfolio Management department’s internal procedures for continuous client service experience enrichment.“HERE COMES THE SUN, DOO-DOO-DOO-DOO, HERE COMES THE SUN…”
Get a glimpse of St. Luke's summer babies and the nurses that care for them.THE STAENBERG GROUP IS SPONSORING THE TRAVELING ART EXHIBIT AMERICANS WHO TELL THE TRUTH AT THE DISTRICT
The Staenberg Group (TSG Properties) is excited to sponsor the traveling art exhibition Americans Who Tell the Truth (AWTT) this August at The District at 17081 N Outer 40 Road in space 210. The art exhibit, hosted by Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE), is a community engagement opportunity that displays portraits of change makers who are focused on improving communities throughout the U.S.ST. LUKES AND ST. LUKES DES PERES HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED AS BEST HOSPITALS
St. Luke’s has again been recognized as a 2023-2024 Best Hospital in 17 categories by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to ranking 5th in Missouri and 4th in the St. Louis Metro area in Best Regional Hospitals, St. Luke’s received “High Performing” ratings in 15 Specialty areas, including:
Aortic valve surgery, Back surgery (spinal fusion), Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Colon cancer surgery, Heart attack, Heart bypass surgery, Heart failure, Hip replacement, Kidney failure, Knee replacement, Leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, Pneumonia, Stroke, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).ST. LUKE'S RANKS IN THE TOP 10% OF ALL US HOSPITALS BY CMS
CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) updated its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2023, giving only 483 out of 4,654 hospitals a rating of Five Stars. The Overall Star Rating provides consumers with a simple overall rating generated by combining multiple dimensions of quality into a single summary score.LOGAN UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE EMERITUS STEVEN C. ROBERTS MEETS WITH PRESIDENT BIDEN, ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS
Steven C. Roberts, JD, LLM, trustee emeritus for the Logan University Board of Trustees, president and founder of St. Louis-based Roberts Broadcasting Company, and a member of The U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC) Board of Directors, announced that on July 21, 2023, he met with President Joe Biden and other senior administration officials as part of a delegation from the USBC.NEWSWEEK™ NAMES ST. LUKE’S TO “AMERICA’S BEST CANCER HOSPITALS, 2023” LIST
St. Luke’s is thrilled to announce that its Center for Cancer Care has been recognized as one of Newsweek's "America's Best Cancer Hospitals 2023." The hospital was one of only six hospitals in the state of Missouri to receive this prestigious honor, and one of only 175 across the nation.TSG OPENS HOUSE OF PAIN AT THE DISTRICT
The Staenberg Group (TSG Properties) is pleased to announce the grand opening of House of Pain, a strength training gym and fitness center. On Monday, June 12, House of Pain officially opened at 17017 North Outer 40 Road in The District of St. Louis.NEW PRESIDENT OF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF STL
Assistance League of St. Louis (ALSTL) has named Denise McKibben as President of the 440-member organization for 2023-2024. Denise retired after 36 years in the Insurance industry and leadership has long been her strong suit.LOAVES OF LOVE CHALLAH AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER
For two weeks only, June 30th and July 7th, Chana’la Rubenfeld, co-director of Chabad of Chesterfield will be offering her fresh challah for pre-order.PATRICIA KUENEKE BECOMES THE STAENBERG GROUP'S LATEST TEAM MEMBER
One of the St. Louis region’s commercial real estate developers, The Staenberg Group, announces Patricia Kueneke as its new Vice President of Leasing. The firm welcomes Kueneke and her more than 30 years of commercial real estate leasing experience, including the recent completion of leasing the mixed-use project Streets of St. Charles.TSG HIRES NEW COO
The Staenberg Group Welcomes Stephen Matic as COO, Strengthening Company's Leadership and Vision.ASSISTANCE LEAGUE AUTHORS BRUNCH
Assistance League of St. Louis presents the 18th Annual Authors Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, MO. Gourmet brunch is followed by an afternoon of mystery, adventure and inspiration with presentations from celebrated authors Laura Bradford and Jeannette Cooperman. Opportunity tickets purchased for exceptional experiences will fund Assistance League of St. Louis' five community programs.LOGAN UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2+2 AND 2+4 AGREEMENTS
In an effort to better serve students intending to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology or a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, Logan University is proud to announce two articulated program agreements with Houston Community College (HCC). HCC is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education throughout the Houston, Texas area.ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL HIRES NEW CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
St. Luke’s Hospital has hired Scott B. Johnson as the healthcare network’s new chief strategy officer (CSO). Joining St. Luke’s executive leadership team, Mr. Johnson will be responsible for driving business opportunities to assure the health system’s continued growth.ASSISTANCE LEAGUE ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO ADVISORY COUNCIL
Assistance League of St. Louis announces the addition of three new members to its Advisory Council. They are Dr. Gwendolyn Diggs, VP of Headstart at Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, LaVicki Hart, Senior VP Citibank Retired, Realtor and Relocation Specialist Coldwell Banker Gundaker and Chris Krehmeyer, CEO and President of Beyond Housing.UNIQUE PURIM EXPERIENCE
Chabad of Chesterfield invites the community to an interactive Artisan Hamentash baking workshop and wine pairing followed by the Megillah reading on Monday March 6th at 7pm at Chabad of Chesterfield’s temporary location in
Chesterfield Mall.CELEBRATING NEW LOVE AT ST. LUKES HOSPITAL
Whoever said there’s no such thing as “love at first sight,” has never seen St. Luke’s Hospital baby buntings! Love is most certainly in the air today❤ Congratulations to all our Birth Care Suite families! St. Luke’s is known as the “baby bunting hospital” because we have been providing themed baby buntings on holidays and special occasions since 1997. Made by nurses and volunteers, the adorable offerings are a sample of the many ways St. Luke’s Hospital provides a warm and caring environment for families. St. Luke’s Hospital has been named one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity by U.S. News & World Report.ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL AND ST. LUKE’S DES PERES HOSPITAL EARN MULTIPLE 2023 WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD® HONORS
For the 9th year in a row, St. Luke’s Hospital has been recognized with multiple 2023 Women’s Choice Award® honors for excellence in healthcare. The Women's Choice Award® is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital.The 2023 awards recognize St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience, and a Best Hospital for Comprehensive Breast Care, Cancer Care, Heart Care, Mammogram Imaging, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Patient Safety, Stroke Care, and Women’s Services.
ADAPTED SPORTS PROGRAMS AT LOGAN UNIVERSITY
Paralympic Operations at Logan University has now transitioned to USA Adapted Sports & Programs, under the direction of Executive Director Kelley Humphries-Mascoll, DC, MS, EMT-P, CSCS, ICSC, CCSP.MENORAH TOPPED CARS TO PARADE THROUGH CHESTERFIELD
To celebrate the 2022 Hanukkah season and the special 10 year anniversary event celebration, Chabad of Chesterfield will be hosting its annual Menorah Car Parade, on steroids. On Tuesday, December 20th, the third night of Chanukah, Chabad of Chesterfield’s 10th annual menorah car parade will depart from Chesterfield Central Park and travel through the streets of Chesterfield spreading joy, light and the holiday spirit.SIRIUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT - NEW OFFICE IN CHESTERFIELD
After two decades of providing investment guidance and financial planning, Sirius Wealth Management is expanding into new office space, designed with enhanced technology for virtual meetings to accommodate their broad client base, now including 240 families in 17 states.ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL AND ST. LUKE’S DES PERES HOSPITAL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WITH AN ‘A’ LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE
St. Luke’s Hospital and St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital each received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction recognizes both hospitals’ achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error.CHABAD OF CHESTERFIELD TO HOST A SECRETE MACCABEE: A PRE-CHANUKAH LADIES NIGHT OUT
On Thursday, December 15 at 6 pm, Chabad of Chesterfield will host a Pre-Chanukah ladies night out titled: A Secret Maccabee. Participants will have the opportunity to mingle and socialize while browsing a Chanukah bazaar and enjoying Chanukah cocktails and snacks followed by a Chanukah workshop.ST. LUKE'S SURREY PLACE GETS 5 STARS FROM CMS, THE ONLY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY IN THE AREA TO ACHIEVE THIS STAR RATING!
CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) updated its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2022, giving only 429 hospitals a rating of five stars.INTRODUCING FOAMGEEKS
A FOAM party can be used to celebrate, birthday parties, graduations, weddings, religious events, gender reveal parties, public events, nursing home events, church functions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, night glow parties, adult functions, as well as any other event that you want to make FOAMTASTIC!STRATUM STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS TORCH AWARD
Stratum Structural Systems has been chosen as a 2022 TORCH Award recipient by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Eastern Missouri and Southwest Illinois. This prestigious award is in recognition of Stratum’s extraordinary commitment to customer service.LIT CIGAR NEW LOCATION
LIT Cigar has a new location at The District of St. Louis.ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN MISSOURI TO BE NAMED BOTH AMERICA’S 50 BEST IN CARDIAC SURGERY AND 100 BEST IN CORONARY INTERVENTION SURGERY BY HEALTHGRADES™ IN 2023
St. Luke’s Hospital today announced that it is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery and America’s 100 Best for Coronary Intervention, and the only hospital in Missouri to receive both of these distinctions in 2023, according to new research released by Healthgrades. These achievements reflect St. Luke’s outstanding clinical outcomes for Cardiac Surgery and Coronary Intervention and putsSt. Luke’s Hospital in the top 2% of hospitals nationwide for Cardiac Surgery and Coronary Interventional Procedures.
INNSBROOK TO HOST TREEHOUSE TOUR AND OPEN HOUSE ON OCT 2022
Experience the serene beauty of a Midwestern fall as you tour Innsbrook’s newest development, the Treehouses of Talblick, located in the Tyrolean region of Innsbrook. Innsbrook is a recreational lake community less than an hour west of St. Louis. Members of the public are invited to attend an open house tour of various treehouse properties and nearby amenities on Saturday, October 22. Open house tours begin at noon and end at 4:00 p.m.JCC OPENS SENSORY STUDIO AT THE STAENBERG FAMILY COMPLEX
The J is excited to introduce its new Multi-Sensory Environment, or Sensory Studio, at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur. The space is designed to help those with developmental disabilities who may encounter sensory processing challenges when engaging with the world around them.100 WOMEN WHO CARE DONATION
Recently, the Assistance League of St. Louis was honored to receive a $4,750 check from local organization, 100 Women Who Care.MAKE A WISH KID BECOME'S ST. LOUIS' NEWEST FIREFIGHTER
On Wednesday, July 20th, wish kid Conner, who is battling a nervous system disorder, was sworn in as Metro West Fire Protection District Station 2’s newest firefighter. The 11-year-old’s one-true wish to be a firefighter came to life with the help of Make-A-Wish and Metro West’s firefighters.COOPER'S HAWK ST. PETER'S OPENING
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, a lifestyle brand centered around food and wine, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 5, to celebrate the grand opening of its new location in St. Peters, MO, at 5300 N Service Rd. This is the company’s 3rd location in Missouri and 50th in the country.LOGAN UNIVERSITY NAMES NEW VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Logan University has selected Brian McAulay, DC, PhD, as Logan’s new Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. McAulay comes to Logan from South University in Savannah, Georgia, where he served as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for a seven-campus system.LOGAN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES WOMEN'S HEALTH SYMPOSIUM
With a theme of “Advances in Women’s Healthcare,” the symposium will feature expert leaders in women’s health discussing topics such as post-partum depression and choosing the right cleanse for female patients, whole food nutrition, sleep and more. The symposium is open to all health care professionals working with female patients and provides up to 12 hours of continuing education credits. Attendees may register online, by phone at 1-800-842-3234 or by mail.CITY OF CHESTERFIELD PARTNERS WITH PERFECT GAME
The City of Chesterfield is excited to announce it has come to terms on a long-term lease agreement with Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, to bring top level amateur baseball and softball activities, to the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, including tournaments, clinics, and other events.COOPER'S HAWK OPENING IN ST. PETER'S
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, an upscale casual dining restaurant with award-winning wines, is announcing the opening of its newest restaurant in St. Peters, Missouri, making this the company’s 3rd location in Missouri and 50th in the country. The restaurant, located at 5300 N Service Rd., will be open to the public on Tuesday, July 5 at 11 am.STLCC WILDWOOD NAMES STEPHEN W. WHITE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
Stephen W. White, Ed.D., has been tapped to serve as the campus president and chief academic officer for St. Louis Community College at Wildwood. In this role, he will provide academic and administrative leadership as the chief executive of the campus. White joins Wildwood from Florissant Valley, where he served for nine years the dean of science, technology, engineering and math.LOGAN UNIVERSITY BREAKS GROUND ON FUHR CENTER
Logan University broke ground on the Fuhr Science Center on its campus in Chesterfield, Missouri, on Thursday, May 12, and construction is officially underway. The renovation project represents a major investment in the university’s continuing commitment to quality experiential learning for its chiropractic and health sciences students and to advancing education and transforming lives through evidence-based, patient-centered health care.FUHR SCIENCE CENTER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
Logan University is set to break ground on the Fuhr Science Center on its campus in Chesterfield, Missouri, representing a major investment in the university’s continuing commitment to quality experiential learning for its chiropractic and health sciences students.COOPER'S HAWK WINERY AND RESTAURANT IN ST. PETERS IS NOW HIRING
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants will hire 170 employees for its third location in Missouri, which is currently under construction in St. Peters. Hiring for part-time and full-time positions is now underway at 331 Costco Way, St. Peters, MO 63376, and open interviews are scheduled for May 4 and May 25.LOGAN UNIVERSITY WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF TRUSTEETS
Logan University is proud to welcome three new members to its Board of Trustees: Kathy Boulet, DC (’89), DAAPM, FIACA, CCAC; Christine Goertz, DC, PhD; and Tara McConkey, CFA. The Board of Trustees is an elected body of professionals representing a broad range of experience and backgrounds. The group collectively guides Logan University leadership on its mission to be a diverse and engaging community committed to excellence in health sciences, education and service.ST. JOHN'S BANK KOZMA NAMED EDC
Ken Kozma, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at St. Johns Bank, was recently named to the St. Charles County Economic Development Council Board of Directors.ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL NAMED ONE OF THE BEST HOSPITALS FOR MATERNITY BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
St. Luke’s Hospital has been named one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity by U.S. News & World Report. In its inaugural list of Best Hospitals for Maternity, U.S. News has recognized St. Luke’s as “High Performing” in caring for patients with uncomplicated pregnancies.CHABAD OF CHESTERFIELD OFFERS FREE CHANUKAH GIFT BAGS
Chabad of Chesterfield offers free Chanukah gift bags to Chesterfield and Ballwin residents.LAFAYETTE INDUSTRIES RECEIVES STATE-WIDE AWARD
Lafayette Industries’ innovative “STEPUP” program has been given the prestigious “Cutting Edge Award” from the Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services (MACDDS).THE NEWEST WAY TO EAT HEALTHY EXPANDS THROUGHOUT THE ST. LOUIS AREA
Healthy eating just got even easier for those in the St. Louis area. Salads 2 Your Door announced that it will be expanding its delivery service area to provide consistent healthy meals to even more people throughout St. Louis.ALLEN ROOFING & SIDING, LLC RECEIVES BBB TORCH AWARD
Allen Roofing & Siding, LLC is a 2021 Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) TORCH Award winner for BBB Serving Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois.LOGAN UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY FOR 3+2 AGREEMENT
In an effort to better serve students intending to pursue the athletic training profession, Logan University is proud to announce an articulated program agreement with Missouri Baptist University (MBU) located in St. Louis, Missouri. The agreement allows students to earn their bachelor’s degree in exercise science from MBU and their master’s degree in athletic training from Logan in a total of five years, saving time and money. Students applying to Logan’s Master’s in Athletic Training program under a 3+2 program agreement will qualify for a waived application fee.COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE EHLMANN AND REGIONAL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO 'MEET IN THE MIDDLE'
Join St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann and regional elected officials along with the Tom Shaw Foundation, as they meet in the middle at the Daniel Boone Bridge to launch the Tom Shaw Memorial Walk to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. The event takes place at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 29.RESTAURANTEUR TODD GRAVES AND CELEBRITY FRIENDS HELP SAVE FAMILY-OWNED RESTAURANTS ON NEW DISCOVERY + SERIES RESTAURANT RECOVERY
Restaurateur and philanthropist Todd Graves is rolling up his sleeves to help struggling restaurant owners recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in the new series Restaurant Recovery, streaming exclusively on discovery+ beginning Thursday, April 15th with double-episodes available each week.US DEPARMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CYBERSECURITY RESOURCES RANDSOMEWARE THREAT TOOLS TERROISM STANDARDS CYBER HYGIENE SERVICES
Did you know that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regulates high-risk chemical facilities? Or that your company can request free cyber security assessments from CISA?RESTAURANTEUR TODD GRAVES AND CELEBRITY FRIENDS HELP SAVE FAMILY-OWNED RESTAURANTS ON NEW DISCOVERY + SERIES RESTAURANT RECOVERY
Restaurateur and philanthropist Todd Graves is rolling up his sleeves to help struggling restaurant owners recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in the new series Restaurant Recovery, streaming exclusively on discovery+ beginning Thursday, April 15th with double-episodes available each week.ATB TECHNOLOGIES NAMED BEST WORKPLACE 2021 BY INC MAGAZINE
ATB Technologies is the only Missouri IT service to be named to Inc. magazine’s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2021. The Best Workplaces list, released on May 12th, is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of American companies that have created exceptional workplaces and company culture whether teams are operating in person or remotely.LOGAN UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CONNOR INTEGRATIVE HEALTH NETWORK
Logan University in Chesterfield, Missouri, has announced a new partnership with University Hospitals (UH) Connor Integrative Health Network in Cleveland, Ohio. The partnership will allow Logan Doctor of Chiropractic students to rotate through the UH system, gaining valuable experience in an integrated health care environment. They'll work with UH's integrated chiropractic team in the areas of pain management, sports medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation, while developing an understanding of their role as a vital component of a large health system.NORONO-RODRIGUEZ ELECTED TO CONTRACT PACKAGING ASSOCIATION BOARD
The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) has elected Jaclyn Norono-Rodriguez to its board of directors. Norono-Rodriguez is Director of Sales at BCI Packaging, a for-purpose contract packaging and light manufacturing company and division of Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) in St. Peters, Mo.OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MONTH - ATHLETICO HONORS DAN SMITH, ATHLETICO CHESTERFIELD
“On his last day of therapy, he made a comment that I have heard many times in my career; ‘Dan, I was glad to meet you when I did but, I am even happier now that I don't have to see you anymore.’ That’s my job. I see patients when they’re at a low point, but we work together to turn that around and meet their goals of feeling better and being active."LOGAN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 2021 SYMPOSIUM
Logan University is pleased to welcome chiropractors and health science professionals back to Symposium this fall. Taking place Thursday, September 16 through Sunday, September 19 on Logan’s campus and at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, the 2021 Symposium will provide continuing education opportunities, chiropractic exhibitors, networking events and an address by Logan President Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD. This is the university’s seventh year hosting Symposium; the 2020 event was cancelled due to the global pandemic.BOONE CENTER INC OPENS ANDREW'S OUTFIELD
(BCI)—a nonprofit that supports people with disabilities through a continuum of innovative employment opportunities—officially opened its new 1,080-square-foot outdoor patio with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 1. Named Andrew’s Outfield, the space honors former BCI employee Andrew Norton.BOONE CENTER INC TO HOST DERBY IN THE PARK
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) will host its first Derby in the Park event on Saturday, May 1 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 370 Lakeside Park located at 1000 Lakeside Park Dr. in St. Peters, Mo. All proceeds will benefit BCI’s mission to support and inspire people with disabilities through a continuum of innovative employment opportunities.CMS PARTICIPATES IN FINE ARTS EDUCATION DAY
The Community Music School of Webster University submitted videos of the String Ensemble and the Suzuki Ensemble for the virtual celebration of the arts created by the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education as part of Fine Arts Education Day at the Missouri State Capitol.ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC RELOCATING TO CHESTERFIELD MALL IN APRIL
St. Luke’s Hospital will relocate its COVID-19 vaccine clinic from its campus to a new location on the upper level of Chesterfield Mall near Macy’s. The relocation date is targeted for early April as the space is prepared to accommodate medical services.LENDING INCREASES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN NEED, CHANGES TO PPP TO FURTHER PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RELIEF
Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. GDP, create two-thirds of net new jobs, and employ nearly half of America’s workers. Now, millions of main street small businesses – especially Black- and Brown-owned small businesses – are struggling to make ends meet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis.SIKICH ACQUIRES HOCHSCHILD, BLOOM & COMPANY
Sikich announced today that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Hochschild, Bloom & Company, LLP, a public accounting firm based in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The move expands Sikich’s presence in the St. Louis area.LOGAN UNIVERSITY INTRODUCES MASTER'S IN ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM
Active people need health care providers that truly understand the demands of physical performance, and as such, Logan University will launch a Master’s in Athletic Training to its lineup of degree programs, beginning fall 2021.TIPSY PONY PARTY BAR WINS WEDDING INDUSTRY AWARD
The Tipsy Pony Party Bar was recently selected as a 2021 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings. The annual award is presented to the highest-rated wedding professionals as chosen by real couples, their families and guests.LOGAN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF THIRD HEALTH CENTER LOCATION
Logan University’s newest Health Center, located in the Stephen A. Orthwein Center at Paraquad, is officially open and accepting patients. Located at 5200 Berthold Ave. in St. Louis, the Health Center is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.LOGAN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Logan University is proud to announce an agreement with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health to help advance the health of those living in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Beginning in January 2021, Logan Doctors of Chiropractic will work closely with the Center’s team of health care providers to deliver chiropractic care to patients at the County’s John C. Murphy Health Center located at 6121 N. Hanley Road in Berkeley, Missouri. The partnership is made possible from the expansion of the Gateway to Better Health Program through the leadership of the Regional Health Commission.BOONE CENTER, INC. HOSTING POWER OF THE PURSE
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) will hold Power of the Purse on Thurs., Dec. 10 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The virtual ‘Ladies Night In’ includes live celebrity makeup artist tips, holiday DIY cocktails, a silent designer purse auction, and an intimate conversation with Build-A-Bear founder Maxine Clark. All proceeds will benefit BCI’s programs and services that enrich the lives of adults with disabilities.BOONE CENTER, INC. NAMES VICE PRESIDENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) recently named Cindy M. Bernsen as its Vice President of Accounting and Finance. In this position, she will work with key officers, managers, and the board of directors to ensure the financial well-being of the organization.EYC ACADEMY - COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Empowering Youth and Communities Academy [EYC Academy] of Chesterfield, MO is proud to announce that on October 30, 2020, our school became fully accredited by the Cognia Global Commission (formerly AdvancEd), a scholastic accrediting organization in place since 1895.THROTTLENET NAMED #1 IT FIRM IN ST. LOUIS FOR 5TH YEAR IN A ROW BY SMALL BUSINESS MONTHLY
ThrottleNet announces they have once again been named the #1 IT firm in St. Louis by St. Louis Small Business Monthly. This marks the fifth year in a row ThrottleNet has received the magazine’s top ranking.MARK BULLOCK NAMED GENERAL MANAGER AT NEW RUTH'S CHRIS IN CHESTERFIELD
November 3, 2020…….Mark Bullock has been named general manager of Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Chesterfield located at 16493 Wild Horse Creek Road. The restaurant, which opens on November 16, will be a part of the new Wildhorse Development that is located near the southwest corner of Interstate 64 and Wild Horse Creek Road.BOONE CENTER, INC. AND PERMIAN PLASTICS CREATE NEW MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) and Permian Plastics recently joined forces to establish a new Manufacturing program at the BCI Skills Center, a first-of-its-kind vocational training facility for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.INNSBROOK TO HOST ANNUAL CAR AND TRUCK SHOW
Innsbrook is excited to invite car and truck lovers of all ages to their annual fall Car and Truck Show on October 3, from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. at the resort's Charrette Creek Commons. The event is open to the public and free for spectators to attend.SKY WARS PRESENTS 15TH ANNUAL FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP
Sky Wars—from the creators of the original Pyromania—will hold its 15th annual invitational fireworks championship on Sat., Sept. 26. Gates open at 4 p.m., and the fireworks show begins at 7:30 p.m. The event is in partnership with the developers of Innsbrook and will be held at The Village of Innsbrook Fireworks Field located at 13604 State Highway M in Wright City, Mo.INNSBROOK CRAFT FAIR
Festival shoppers and craft vendors will want to save the date for the return of a local favorite, the Innsbrook Craft & Vendor Fair! Innsbrook Resort provides a beautiful backdrop for attendees to explore a wide variety of outdoor booths offering art, apparel, decor and more. Plus, enjoy food truck fare and drinks.BRUCE SHERIDAN NAMED BOARD PRESIDENT OF LIFE COMPASS
Life Compass Inc., announces Bruce Sheridan has been named Board President. Life Compass is a St. Louis-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to serve God by coaching young adults to plan and live a fulfilling God-centered life.LOGAN UNIVERSITY PROVIDES LAND FOR CHESTERFIELD PARK
Logan is providing, at no cost, a 4-acre parcel of land near the south campus entrance which will be developed and maintained by Chesterfield Parks & Recreation. The park, which will be called Logan Park, will include a small playground ADA-accessible with rubberized surface with multiple structures; two multi-use courts for pickle ball; and one small pavilion with restroom facilities. On-site parking will also be available.FRANK DIAZ, ED.D, HAS BEEN NAMED ASSOCIATE PROVOST AND DEAN AT LOGAN UNIVERSITY
In Dr. Diaz’s new role, he will work with content experts, faculty support coordinators, academic technology and other senior academic affairs leaders to establish a clear vision and strategy for curriculum design, development and delivery for Logan’s online, hybrid and campus-based programs. He will also implement and manage the new program development process and provide leadership and mentoring to the online program directors.RESULTS TECHNOLOGY RECEIVES TOP RANKING FOR ITS I.T. SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY BANKS
RESULTS has been named to After Nines Inc.’s ChannelE2E Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs list for 2020. The annual list identifies and honors the top 100 computer support companies in healthcare, legal, government, financial services, manufacturing and additional vertical markets.VIRTUAL 5K MOVEMENT CHALLENGE
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) will hold its first-ever Hometown Hero Virtual 5K and Movement Challenge over Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25.CITY OF CHESTERFIELD PASSES BILL NO 3302
With County Executive reopening businesses on May 18 City of Chesterfield passed Bill NO. 3302LOGAN UNIVERSITY NAMES NEW ASSOCIATE PROVOST, DEAN OF COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
Joseph Pfeifer, DC has been named Associate Provost and College of Chiropractic Dean at Logan University. Dr. Pfeifer, who was appointed at the end of February, oversees Logan’s campus-based health professions programs, including the College of Chiropractic, and the Montgomery Health Center.BARAT UNITED - TOILET PAPER AND SNACK DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE SHARING AND CARING ORGANIZATION AND STS. JOACHIM AND ANN CARE SERVICE
We have all been impacted by the COVID19 pandemic in one way or another. Barat Academy wants to TAKE ACTION. They invite all community members to participate in their toilet paper drive and snack food drive!5 IMPORTANT LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM CORONAVIRUS
Yonason Goldson, our May General Membership Meeting Speaker gives us 5 lessons to learn from Coronavirus.BOONE CENTER, INC. APPOINTS THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)—a nonprofit that improves the lives of adults with disabilities- recently named three new member to its board.BOONE CENTER, INC. WINS 2020 NULOGY PACKSTAR AWARD
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)—a nonprofit that improves the lives of adults with disabilities through employment opportunities—recently received a Nulogy PackStar award for “Most Valuable Personnel.” The MVP award recognizes BCI for internally utilizing Nulogy solutions in order to achieve its corporate objectives.BCI ANNOUNCES CEO RESIGNATION
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Tony Spielberg has resigned from the organization effective immediately. Spielberg has served as CEO since February, 2016, and resigned to seek new opportunities.BCI ANNOUNCED CARF INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION FOR NEWEST PROGRAM
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) recently received three-year accreditation for its BCI Skills Center by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International. CARF assures a commitment to program and service quality with a focus on the satisfaction of those served.CHESTERFIELD SERVICE RECEIVES BBB TORCH AWARD
Chesterfield Service is a 2019 Better Business Bureau (BBB) TORCH Award winner for BBB Serving Eastern & Southwest Missouri &
Southern Illinois.IMAC REGENERATION CENTERS RECOGNIZED AS PARTICIPANT PROVIDER IN THE US DEPT. OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK
The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs has named IMAC Regeneration Centers as part of its Community Care Network, which provides Veterans the opportunity to supplement
their managed healthcare with established networks of civilian care providers.CHESTERFIELD AIRPORT ROAD RESURFACING - ST. LOUIS COUNTY PROJECT NO. AR-1740
Updates to Chesterfield Airport Road will begin on December 2, 2019.FISCHER & FRICHTEL HONORED WITH BBB'S 2019 TORCH AWARD
A leader in the St. Louis homebuilding industry since 1945, Fischer & Frichtel is the proud recipient of a 2019 Better Business Bureau (BBB) TORCH Award. Presented annually by the BBB Serving Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois, these awards acknowledge companies and charities that are “committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers, and communities.”ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL NAMED AMONG AMERICA'S 50 BEST
For the second year in a row, St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield has been named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery, one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for General Surgery and one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery by Healthgrades. St. Luke’s is the only hospital in Missouri to achieve all three designations two years in a row (2019-2020).MONIQUE BYNUM JOINS BCI
Monique Bynum has joined BCI as Senior Director of Development. In her role, Monique is responsible for engaging individual, corporate and foundation donors in support of BCI's innovative employment and vocational training programs for people with developmental disabilities.LEGACY LEGAL GROUP, LLC ANNOUNCES NEW ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY
Legacy Legal Group, LLC, in Chesterfield, Missouri, is proud to welcome Cass J. Swanson as a new estate planning attorney.JUDICE SPORTS & REHAB TODAY ANNOUNCED A PARTNERSHIP WITH RESET REGENERATE RESTORE (R3)
Judice Sports & Rehab today announced a partnership with Reset Regenerate Restore (R3), enabling people in pain to begin a more well-rounded path to good health.BOONE CENTER INC GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT JIM LANG
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) is seeking golfers, sponsors, and donors for its annual golf tournament on Monday, October 7. The event will honor the late Jim Lang who served on BCI’s board of directors for 10 years and was its president when he passed away unexpectedly last September.TOTAL ACCESS URGENT CARE'S CEO AND FOUNDER, DR. MATT BRUCKEL, NAMED REGIONAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2019
Total Access Urgent Care’s CEO and founder, Dr. Matt Bruckel, has earned the prestigious title, Ernst & Young Regional Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019. In the healthcare landscape, Dr. Bruckel is being recognized for excellence in innovation, growth, and patient satisfaction.BREWSKEEZ AND BIG A'S EARN TOP WING DING HONORS; DUKE'S SWEEPS BBQ
Boone Center Inc. (BCI) hosted the 21st Annual Wing Ding & Barbecue Fling at the St. Charles Family Arena on Thursday, June 20.NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION STARTS JUNE 8TH AT THE COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL OF WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Starting June 8th and running through June 13th, the Community Music School (CMS) of Webster University will host walk-in sessions for new students to register for Summer individual lessons.ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC ANNOUNCES TWO NEW HIRES
Alliance Technologies LLC. announces it has added two senior members to its staff as it continues to expand and add high value services for its clients.
Cesar Keller has joined the firm as Director of Business Solutions. Keller will work with Alliance clients on a variety of Web Design, Web Development and Online Business Application solutions to help them achieve optimal business success.BCI WING DING IS JUNE 20TH: TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets are on sale now for the 21st annual BCI Wing Ding, which will take place on Thursday, June 20th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Charles Family Arena parking lot.FIRST STATE BANK EXPANDS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH REDENSTEINER HEADING RETAIL AND CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES
First State Bank named Brian Bredensteiner executive vice president of retail and customer engagement in March. The newest addition to the award-winning community bank, Bredensteiner has 27 years of financial expertise in a variety of industries.ACROPOLIS ANNOUNCES NEW HEADQUARTERS IN ST. LOUIS
Acropolis Investment Management, a wealth management firm, is proud to announce a new location for their company headquarters. Maintaining proximity to their previous location for the convenience of their clients, their new home as of April 29th will be located at 14567 North Outer Forty Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, Missouri 63017.CHESTERFIELD SPORTSCOMPLEX TO BE NAMED MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY HOCKEY CENTER
Chesterfield Hockey Association is pleased to announce that they have entered into a five-year agreement with Maryville University to name the new Chesterfield SportsComplex the Maryville University Hockey Center.The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is proud to present their Spring concert of 2019 – Annual Concerto Winners – on Saturday, April 7 at 7 pm at Logan University’s Purser Hall, 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
ST. LOUIS CIVIC ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM AMERICAN ORCHESTRAL JAZZ FAVORITES
The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is proud to present its first concert of 2019 – American Orchestral Jazz Favorites – on Saturday, February 23 at 7:00 pm at Logan University’s Purser Hall, 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017. The Civic is pleased to welcome special guests, T.J Muller and the Gaslight Squares.
INNSBROOK RESORT: VENDOR REGISTRATION OPEN FOR INNSBROOK BRIDAL SHOWCASE
Innsbrook Weddings is looking for the best of the best (as are their brides and grooms) to be part of the exclusive bridal showcase from 11:30-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 at the Aspen Center.
CHESTERFIELD CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
The Chesterfield Chamber is pleased to welcome our new Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
COLLECTIVE SEWING SPACE IN WEST COUNTY DEBUTS WITH OPEN HOUSE
Cotton Cuts, an online fabric retailer, is thrilled to announce its expansion into a brick and mortar sewing and creative event space, Cotton Cuts Collective, in Chesterfield Mall. “We started about two years ago all online with fabric, sold either as a fabric box or a project. It’s like StitchFix [a clothing subscription box service] but for fabric,” Cotton Cuts owner Kim Moos said.
The City of Chesterfield has announced a Community Kick-Off event on Tuesday, January 29 at City Hall for the Comprehensive Plan Update project, Envision Chesterfield. Hosted by the City of Chesterfield and planning consultant Town Planning and Urban Design Collaborative, LLC (TPUDC), the purpose of this meeting is to provide residents, officials and stakeholders with an understanding of the project and the process by which it will be completed.
CHESTERFIELD SPORTSCOMPLEX ANNOUNCES NAMING IN MEMORY OF MIKE SHANAHAN, SR.
Chesterfield Hockey Association announced that the Competition Rink at the new Chesterfield SportsComplex will be named the Mike Shanahan, Sr. Family Arena in memory of the late Mike Shanahan, Sr.
Local officials and business leaders recently joined development partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of Creek Valley Retirement Community – the newest all-inclusive resort-style retirement community in the greater St. Louis, Missouri area.
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE'S NEW CLOSETS SERVE 4800 CITY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Assistance League of St. Louis today announces the opening of 17 fully equipped closets in Saint Louis Public Schools to provide basic clothing needs even more quickly to deserving children. This delivery model will serve more than 4,800 elementary school students and is a new approach for this organization, which annually touches the lives or more than 44,000 St. Louisans and has provided help to deserving children and adults for more than 30 years.
GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR CHESTERFIELD SPORTSCOMPLEX SET FOR NOVEMBER 10
Chesterfield Hockey Association will break ground on the new Chesterfield SportsComplex in a ceremony on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Development for the complex began in September and is expected to take 11 months to complete. The grand opening is estimated for late summer 2019.
Last week, the Humane Society of Missouri announced the closing of the organization’s facilities in Chesterfield Valley, effective Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. The closing includes the operations of both the Adoption Center and Animal Medical Center of Mid-America at 17537 Edison Ave., Chesterfield, Mo. 63005. The location will continue to offer animals for adoption and serve veterinary clients until 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.
LOGAN CLINICIANS, STUDENTS TO LEAD CHIROPRACTIC CARE AT TENNESSEE VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Logan University has entered into an affiliation agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), wherein Logan clinicians and student interns will provide chiropractic care within TVHS. The goal of this partnership is to enhance patient care, education and research opportunities for both institutions.
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE WITH CIRCLE OF CONCERN
With the holiday season fast approaching, Circle Of Concern is calling on local businesses to conduct a food drive that will provide a Thanksgiving feast for nearly 500 families and stock our warehouse with enough food to take us through the winter months. They need our help! Read the flyer to find out how to help or contact Circle of Concern to host a drive at your business.
FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY'S COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM EARNS ABET ACCREDITATION
Fontbonne University's bachelor's degree program in computer science has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs i applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
STL UNITES TO CREATE A WORLD WITHOUT CANCER AT PEDAL THE CAUSE
The St. Louis community celebrates its ninth Pedal the Cause on Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday Sept. 30 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater in Chesterfield, MO. Pedal the Cause is the premier cycling experience in the region, with the mission of curing all cancers, for everyone. 100 percent of participant donations fund innovative cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital right here in St. Louis.
LOU VIVIANO JOINS FIRST STATE BANK COMMERCIAL LENDING TEAM
First State Bank recently named Lou Viviano as senior vice president and the newest member of its award-winning commercial lending team. Viviano has 25 years of banking and finance industry experience, with 22 years in commercial lending.
ST. LOUIS ASSISTANCE LEAGUE MARKS BEGINNING OF YEAR WITH UNIFORM FITTING
Assistance League on Wednesday, August 15 is marking the beginning of the school year by fitting 60 Kindergarten through fifth graders from Barack Obama Elementary School in Normandy District with new, clean school uniforms and much more.
STLCC UNVEILS 2018 STATE OF THE ST. LOUIS WORKFORCE REPORT
The St. Louis region’s businesses struggle to fill positions in an economy where job openings exceed unemployment rates – in the Midwest by 20 percent.
WGU SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
Check out the scholarships currently available at WGU and identify some that might be right for you. We don’t want you to unnecessarily waste your time with applying if you don’t meet the scholarship qualifications, so it’s worth checking the website to make sure there is an opportunity that fits you.
BOB HARDCASTLE'S 'MONEY TALKS' CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
Not quite as long running as the “Folksong Festival” with host Oscar Brand on WNYC, or “Music & the Spoken Word” with Richard Evans on KSL Salt Lake City, but “Bob Hardcastle’s Money Talk” can claim it’s place among the longest-running financial talk radio shows. And get this, it’s even been on air longer than the Simpsons, the longest-running scripted primetime TV series. While the Simpsons has been on air 29 seasons, “Bob Hardcastle’s Money Talk” will celebrate it’s 30th anniversary with a special two-hour remote broadcast starting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 1, airing live.
SOLOMON/TURN, INC., RECEIVES TOP PUBLIC RELATION FIRM AWARD
Solomon/Turner, Inc., a multimedia St. Louis public relations firm, has been named one of the top public relations firms in St. Louis for 2018 by St. Louis Small Business Monthly. This is the 10th consecutive year Solomon/Turner has received this recognition.
SENIOR CARE AUTHORITY, ST. LOUIS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Erin and Rhizza, who both have backgrounds in the health services industry, choose to improve their website and online visibility with the help of SeoSamba, the international SEO and digital marketing firm.
ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL EARNS 2018 WOMEN'S CHOICE AWARD
For the fourth straight year, St. Luke’s Hospital has earned the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals. The 2018 honor recognizes St. Luke’s as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Cancer Care, Obstetrics and Orthopedics and as one of America’s Best Breast Centers and Stroke Centers.
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA BECOMES THE LATEST GOLD MOSAIC AMBASSADOR COMPANY
St. Louis Mosaic Project is pleased to announce Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) as the latest Mosaic Ambassador Company. Reinsurance Group of Ammerica, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global life and health reinsurance companies. With headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, RGA supports clients and partners around the world through innovative approaches and customized solutions.
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ST. LOUIS RECEIVES COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD SPONSORED BY COMMERCE BANK
The volunteers of Assistance League of St. Louis were awarded the 2018 Community Service Award sponsored by Commerce Bank at a reception held April 12 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield. Assistance League of St. Louis received grants totaling $10,000 funded by William T. Kemper and Commerce Bancshares foundation in honor of the organization’s volunteers.
LIVABILITY CHESTERFIELD 2018 HAS ARRIVED
Livability Chesterfield, an annual print magazine and digital content marketing program, encourages business investment, talent recruitment and relocation by reaching entrepreneurs, site selectors, corporate executives and other talented individuals and families attracted to our quality of life. The 2018 issue has arrived and is at the Chamber Office for residents and businesses to pick up. Read the full press release by clicking the link above.
MARGUERITE KOCH STRILER, PUBLISHER, YOGA & SPA
Yoga & Spa Magazine is pleased to announce the hiring of Marguerite Koch Striler as Publisher, responsible for growing the publication by building on its past editorial success. Marguerite will define the content of the publication and manage business operations with a focus on providing readers high quality content at maximum revenue while reporting to Y&S Chief Visionary and Principal Ralph Turney.
PARKWAY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO INDUCT 23 GRADUATES INTO HALL OF FAME
This fall, the Parkway Alumni Association will proudly welcome 23 outstanding Parkway graduates into the Parkway Alumni Hall of Fame! Since 2004, the PAA has inducted 195 graduates into the HOF. Their professional backgrounds include medicine, law, government, fine arts, religion, education, performing arts, engineering, business, the military and community activism. All have demonstrated a high level of professional achievement and have shown an abiding commitment to their community. .