July Membership Networking Luncheon

On Thursday, July 17, 2025, we hosted our Membership Networking Luncheon at the Holiday Inn in Creve Coeur. We started the meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and extending a warm welcome to our guest of honor, Nicole Greer, City Councilwoman of Creve Coeur.

We then introduced our Chamber ambassadors and invited them to help us welcome our new members:

(Chamber Ambassadors present)

• Steve Krazl with New American Funding
• John Hawkins with the Insurance Store Inc
• Larry Tessler with Tessler Promotions
• Yvonne Wesa with Compass Health Insurance Consultants & Great Water
• Judie Meyer with Advertising Premium Sales
• Alice Vierck with Legal Shield & Compass Health Insurance
• Debbie Loftus with LaQuinta Inn & Suites
• Claire Hibbard with Spectrum Reach

Next we presented membership plaques to the following new members: (pictured left to right)

• Madeline Clements and Kameron Williamson with HD Media Systems
• Blake Meers with Edward Jones  

Following lunch and networking at our tables, we announced our upcoming events and welcomed our Executive Director, Tom, who shared a few words with us. We then kicked off our networking program, where everyone had 30 seconds to introduce themselves, mention their business, describe what they do, and identify ideal referrals.

After the program, we held our 50/50 raffle and attendance prize draw. Nothing Bundt Cakes donated a beautiful and tasty cake. Congratulations to Ted Ruzicka for winning both!