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Message From The President
By Jim Wright
Jim Funny

It is true that change is constant.  Many of us do not adapt to change as quickly as we should.  I find myself saying "next year the chamber will..., or continue to write 2010 as the date on checks and documents," even though it is already next year, 2011. 

From all indications the way we do business "this year" will change also. One example from www.Entrepreneur.com states:  "The 76 million-strong demographic (Baby Boomers) is making headlines for providing a slew of market opportunities such as construction services that make homes more senior-friendly; supermarkets with lower shelves and wheelchair-compatible shopping carts; and sales and tech support by phone for seniors, by seniors." Click here to read the rest of the article

January Member of the Month
Stream's Tax Service
Providing time-saving, convenient, personalized services for businesses and individuals
StreamMOM Don Stream is recognized as an experienced, trusted tax professional with a reputation for providing outstanding, convenient, personalized, time-saving, customer service for small businesses and individuals. "My clients deserve the best tax services possible and I am committed to fulfilling their needs," he says. And his customers appreciate this commitment. Click here to read the rest of this article
Ribbon Cutting

COUNTRY Financial Opens in Kirkwood

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An 85-year-old insurance company is the latest to open its doors in Kirkwood.  COUNTRY Financial held its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting.


"Kirkwood is a great community and we are excited and proud to have our offices here," said Joe DeVary, COUNTRY agency manager. "We plan to become very involved in the community."


Founded in 1925, COUNTRY serves about 1 million households and businesses throughout the United States. COUNTRY has more than 2,000 financial representatives in 14 Midwestern and Western states, who offer a full range of financial products and services including auto, home and life insurance, retirement planning services, investment management and annuities.

The COUNTRY Financial offices are located at 200 S. Kirkwood Road. For more information, call 822.0160
In This Issue
President's Message
January Member of the Month
COUNTRY Financial Ribbon Cutting

January Chamber Luncheon
Join your fellow Chamber members for the January Business Advantage luncheon. Scheduled for Tuesday, Jan 11 at Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park Fenton, networking starts at 11:30 am, and the program begins at Noon. The luncheon is sponsored by Agape Construction. 

The Winners of the Installation Awards will also be announced at this luncheon!  Click here for more information on this event

65th Annual Installation & Awards Celebration
Join us for a
Sapphire Affair
at the 65th Annual Installation & Awards Celebration

Recognizing
· Business Person of the Year
· Citizen of the Year
· Volunteer of the Year
· Lifetime Achievement Award

And Welcoming to the Board of Directors
David Burlis, Express Employment Professionals
Kirk Hutchison, Frontenac Bank
Sherri Mistretta, Walker Scottish Rite Clinic
Cheryl Overschmidt, Eagle Bank & Trust Co.
Tom Williams, Kirkwood School District.  Click here for more information on this event