Monday, February 25, 2013
The Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce held the organization's annual dinner auction Friday night.
The Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce was transported to an "Evening In Paris" Friday night for the organization's annual dinner auction gala. Local businesses donated items up for bid as well as experiences, like tours of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, the Creve Coeur Police Department or tickets to see the New York City Ballet. The evening also served as a way to recognize the Police Officer and Firefighter Paramedic of the Year for the cities of Creve Coeur and Olivette. Here's what the evening's program said about the honorees: Creve Coeur Fire Protection District: Paul Vessells, honored for his "tireless dedication to his profession both on and off duty and lengthy training and victorious win in a Guns n' Hoses …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber board members addressed Olivette's City Council Tuesday night.
Olivette City Council members have already described their decision last month to cease the city's membership in the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce like a married couple in trouble. The metaphor resurfaced in several forms Tueday night when council members heard from the organization's President and a pair from the chamber's board of directors at a council work session. Teresa Crossland, Kevin Rejent and Kathy Franklin wanted to hear what brought about the move, or as Crossland put it, get "an honest listening." They got an earful. Mayor Arthur Merdinian said he was speechless, shocked and appalled that Chamber Executive Director Nancy Gray was unaware of the ballot issues the city of Olivette presented to voters last August, in …
Monday, April 9, 2012
Free event Friday requires registration by Tuesday.
Each week in this space, we tell you about some things you need to act on quickly or else you'll miss out. This week's Pick: The Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce's New Member Breakfast, which is scheduled for Friday at Parc Provence. The breakfast is open to all Chamber members (we'll be there too) and it is free! New members have a chance to introduce themselves. You must RSVP here by Tuesday. We've got two great ways for you to tell everyone about an event coming up. We'd suggest posting an item in our calendar of events Add yours today and it could be a "Last Chance" feature.
Scott Simon
8:19 am on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I haven't been to the community center in years. But there are churches with halls that could accomodate the meeting and lunch could be catered. It's done that way in many cities. more ›