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August Chamber Luncheon

Tuesday, August 09, 2011 

11:30 am - 1:15 pm

Highlands Restaurant & Brewing Co  

105 East Jefferson

 

Join your fellow Chamber members for the Business Advantage luncheon at Kirkwood Highlands Restaurant & Brewing Co, networking starts at 11:30 am, and the program begins at Noon. The luncheon is sponsored by Adams Place Retirement Community

 

Speaker: Michael Korte, The Korte Law Firm

 

Topic: Legal Update-condensed version of Boot Camp presentation.

 

Cost for the luncheon is $20 for Chamber members who RSVP, $25 for non-Chamber of Commerce Members and walk-ins.

 

Raffle Tickets

Tickets will be available to win a "Shop Chamber First" basket valued at over $460!

 

Click Here For More Information Or To RSVP 

August Member of The Month

Missouri College 

Missouri College has announced the addition of a new Fitness Trainer program at its Brentwood, Missouri campus. The comprehensive Fitness Trainer program is designed to educate students about quality fitness and wellness through safe and effective exercise, nutrition and knowledge of disease management.

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In the U.S., more than 20 percent of nearly every state's population is obese. More than 200,000 Americans under the age of 20 have been diagnosed with diabetes and more than 24 percent of adults have been diagnosed with hypertension. 

 

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Please Be Alert...
There is an email circulating to various Kirkwood area businesses trying to sell a "2011-2012 City of Kirkwood Area Magnetized Information Guide".  Please be alert, if you choose to participate, this is NOT a Chamber sponsored program and we are in no way affiliated with the production of the magnets. 
Styrofoam Recycling Comes To Kirkwood
The City of Kirkwood will be the first municipality in St. Louis County, and one of the first in the region, to accept polystyrene foam, most commonly known as Styrofoam™, for recycling. Polystyrene foam will now be accepted for recycling at the City's Scheidegger Recycling Depository, 350 S. Taylor. The City has contracted with Midwest Recycling & Shredding to handle the materials.

The following will be accepted:   

· Foam packaging applications, including block or shape forms and "peanuts"    

· Food packaging that has been cleaned, such as disposable plates, cups, meat trays, egg cartons, carry-out containers.

Please Note: Food containers must be completely clean. They will not accept containers with any oil or food stains left behind.

 

These cannot be recycled.     

· Foam sheets from commercial and flat roofing insulation   

· Ice chest coolers, wine shippers, molded-end caps and corners

Communication Sponsors:

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Upcoming Events

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Missouri Tax Free Weekend Aug 5 - 7

August First Friday Coffee

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AvailabilityGreen Certification Program

FEATURE OF THE WEEK!

Become A Green Certified Business 

Only $150      

  • Gain a competitive edge
  • Cut your energy costs
  • Attract the best employees
  • Save money on goods and reuse or sell by-products  
  • & Much More

Sponsored by:  

The Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help  


Contact Jim at the Chamber office for more information.  
(314) 821-4161 or email Jim@TheChamber.us