Park Hills - Leadington
Chamber of Commerce
Your Information Outlet

It's official, the Chamber office is now settling in to it's new location. We are now located just across the street from the depot at 12 Municipal Drive (the former police station). We will have a ribbon cutting for the new facility on Wednesday, September 14th at 11:00 a.m. Come check us out!

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The 7th Annual City Wide Yard Sale for Park Hills & Leadington is scheduled for Saturday, August 13th.

Special permits to participate will be on sale at the Chamber office ONLY, beginning tomorrow, July 1st.

There are three advertising and permit options to choose from. They are as follows:

PERMIT/ ADVERTISING OPTIONS

• $5.00 - Basic Option: Includes Sellers Permit and Address is Placed on a List of Area Sales.
• $6.00 - Premium Option: Includes Sellers Permit and Address is Placed on a List of Area Sales, and is Pin Pointed on a Local Street Guide.
• $7.00 - Ultra Option: Includes Sellers Permit and Address is Placed on a List of Area Sales, and is Pin Pointed on a Local Street Guide, and is Allowed Space to List 5 Major Items of Sale.

All sellers are required to purchase, at minimum, the Basic Option in order to receive the Sellers Permit.

• Permits MUST be purchased at Chamber Office at #5 Municipal Drive, Park Hills.
• Does NOT count toward resident's annual yard sale limit in Park Hills.
• All permits MUST be purchased by August 5th in order to be included on the Map.
• Maps will be available for purchase August 10, 11 & 12 for $1.00.
• City Wide Sale info will be published in The Daily Journal's "Community Calendar" & "Yard Sale" sections; on two local radio stations; on the local cable channel, and the Chamber's Website and Facebook Pages as well as on posters placed throughout the two towns.

LIMITED OFFICE HOURS

The Chamber will be operating on a limited schedule July 20 - August 5.

The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, July 20th - 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Closed 11:30 to 1:00 p.m.)

Thursday, July 21st - Closed

Friday, July 22nd - Closed

Monday, July 25th - Closed

Tuesday, July 26th - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 27th - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 28th - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, July 29th - Closed

Monday, August 1st - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 2nd - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 3rd - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed from 11:30 to 1:00)

Thursday, August 4th - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, August 5th - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed from 11:30 to 1:00)

** We close from 12:00 to 12:30 daily for lunch unless otherwise indicated above.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

ALSO: The Ribbon Cutting for Hertz Rent A Car scheduled for this Friday, May 6th has been postponed. We will inform you of the new date as soon as it is rescheduled.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

The April Investor Meeting Business Spotlight was Mueller Ace Hardware. Thank you for sharing information about your business! Visit their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002212841470&sk=wall.

WELCOME SIGNS ETC!

We would like to take a moment to welcome our newest investor to the Chamber. Signs Etc is now an honored Park Hills-Leadington Chamber investor. Owned by Keven & Lynn Harrington, Signs Etc is located at 918 Weber Road in Farmington.

Check out their services online at www.signsetconline.com. Contact them at 756-9000 or email to: keven@signsetconline.com.

GOLF TOURNAMENT SUCCESS - THANKS TO MANY!!

Despite a damp beginning, the Chamber's annual golf tournament brought a beautiful day to the Parkland! Sprinkles in the morning cleared way to a warm, sunny day just as the tournament began. Thanks to a number of area businesses and individuals, our tournaments get more and more successful each year.

We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their participation in this year's tournament:

The Teams:

1. First State Community Bank

2. KFMO/B104 Radio

3. Mineral Area Regional Medical Center

4. CZ Boyer & Son Funeral Homes

5. Heartland Memorial Service

6. Belgrade State Bank

7. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health

8. Pharmax Pharmacy

9. Mineral Area College

10. Steve Barton

11. Paul Bauman/ River Mart Convenience Store

The Hole Sponsors:

1. Heartland Memorial Service

2. Belgrade State Bank

3. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health

4. First State Community Bank

5. Save-A-Lot

6. Ken's Cards & Coins

7. Special Memories

8. Pharmax Pharmacy

9. Missouri Natural Gas Company

10. Parkland Flower Girl

11. Bank Star of the LeadBelt

12. Ameren Missouri

13. Edward Jones - Ken Douglas

14. Dr. Jackson

15. Ozark's Federal Savings and Loan

16. Mineral Area Office Supply

17. Boyer & Associates

18. Unico Bank

19. Sam Scism Lincoln-Ford

20. The Pasta House Company

21. Leadco Community Credit Union

22. Show-Me-Rent To Own

23. O.D.A.C.S.

24. Dalton Home Improvements

25. New Era Bank

26. First State Insurance Company

27. Parkland Health Center

28. Bauman Oil/ Rivermart

The Volunteers:

1. Randy Raley, The Daily Journal

2. Ginger Palmer, The Daily Journal

3. Mary Lee Faircloth

4. Donna Hoehn, First Bank

5. Stacy Smaltz First Bank

6. Diana Brake, Pharmax Pharmacy

7. Carla Crocker, SEMO Family Violence Council

8. Stephanie Bennett, SEMO Family Violence Council

9. Kim Brewer, SEMO Family Violence Council

10. Dustin Murray, Mueller Ace Hardware

Other Important Participants

1. Terre Du Lac Golf

2. KFMO/B104 Radio

3. KREI/KTJJ Radio

4. The Daily Journal

RIBBON CUTTING

Park Hills officially opens the new pedestrian bridge

You are invited to come to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new pedestrian bridge over the Flat River. The City of Park Hills and the Park Hills-Leadington Chamber of Commerce plan to cut the ribbon at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4th. Pedestrians and bicyclists will gather on the Haney Street side of the bridge for the opening ceremony.

The new bridge stands in the place of the historic "swinging bridge" which crossed the Flat River during much of the previous century. Bring your walking shoes or a bicycle and come enjoy a beautiful morning down at the river as city officials open the newest addition to the walking and bicycling trails in Park Hills. City officials, Downtown Park Hills Association members, the bridge designer, and the project contractor plan to join in the opening procession at Haney Park.

RIBBON CUTTING

MAY INVESTOR MEETING

The May Investor Meeting will be Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Rosener's Restaurant at 12:00 noon.

This month's guest speaker will be Linda Dickerson with Habitat for Humanity.

This month's featured business will be: Parkland HealthMart Pharmacy.

See you there!!

NEXT UP: THE 8^TH ANNUAL FIRECRACKER RUN!

The Park Hills - Leadington Chamber will host it's 8^th annual Firecracker Run on June 25^th, 2011. This 1Mile Walk/Run and 5K Run will once again begin and end at Central High School. Entries are now being accepted. See the attached entry form for additional information.

Race sponsors are also being accepted. To get your business name in front of hundreds, take advantage of this low cost advertising opportunity

For just $100 sponsors will receive the following:

• Your Company Name on each of the 100 T-Shirts to be given away.
• Your Company Name mentioned on area Radio Stations through spot advertising and interviews.
• Your Company Name mentioned numerous times on the Chamber's Website, Facebook Pages and Chamber Newsletters
• The ability to include Business Cards, Flyers, Coupons or Other Goodies in each of the 100 Goodie Bags.
• Your Company Name Displayed on a 18" x 24" Coroplast Sign the Day of the Race.

To become a sponsor call at the Chamber Office at 573-431-1051. Sponsorships are being accepted through Friday, June 3rd.

TREAT YOUR MOM TO SOMETHING EXTRA SPECIAL THIS MOTHER'S DAY

The Turner Chevrolet-Cadillac Relay for Life Team is preparing Belgian Chocolate Dipped Strawberries or Chocolate Covered Cherries for Mother's Day!

Strawberries are $15.00 per dozen and Cherries are $10.00 per pound.

FREE FINANCIAL SEMINAR!!

BRICK SEMINARS PRESENTS: Educating for For Financial Success

Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Valley Creek Coffeehouse, 812 Valley Creek Drive, Farmington MO.

* 3 Ways to Keep your Money Out of Uncle Sam's Pocket - Rick Black CPA

Rick Black is a CPA with Rackers & Fernandez in Farmington, MO. Rick's passion is to help individuals and their families build a financial plan and provide tax services to help them reach their financial goals.

* To 7 Ways to Find, Save and Protect Your Mondy During Tight Times - Brad Cooper, Money Coach

Brad Cooper is a nationally recognized money coach and consultant, and owner of Cooper Financial in Farmington, MO. He has helped thousands of families and businesses nationwide. His unique blend of customer care, financial expertise and experience is the driving force behind his great success.

* Securing Your Family's Future - Kevan Karraker, Attoney at Law

Kevan Karraker is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorney and a frequent guest speaker on issues related to elder law and estate planning. Kevan has dedicated himself for over 25 years to helping families ad small businesses safeguard their privacy.

* How to Prepare for Life's Storms - John Robinson, Insurance Professional

John Robinson is an insurance educator expert. John's passion is to help families protect their loved ones, and everything they worked SO hard to build.

To register, call 573-756-6400 or visit www.BRCKseminars.com. Seating is limited. Coffee & tea will be served.

Mother's Day Brunch

St. Francois Winery and Breast Friends Relay for Life Team are having a Mother's Day Brunch at St. Francois Winery, Sunday May 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 each for adults and $5.00 each for children.

For more info contact Valerie 573-631-4663 or Vickie 573-631-9210.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

The March Investor Meeting Business Spotlight was CZ Boyer & Son Funeral Homes. Thank you for sharing information about your business and the new Caldwell Chapel! Visit their website at www.czboyer.com.

GOLF TOURNAMENT POSTPONED

Due to the expected rain... the Chamber Golf Tournament has been postponed until Friday, April 22^nd. Locations and times will remain the same.

Good news though! If you have a conflict with today's date, maybe now your schedule's open for next Friday! We've extended the deadline for entering a team! If you're interested, contact the Chamber office today! Registrations accepted through next Wednesday, April 20^th.

Thanks to the teams who have already registered!

1. First State Community Bank

2. KFMO/B104 Radio

3. Mineral Area Regional Medical Center

4. CZ Boyer & Son Funeral Homes

5. Jerry Picha

6. Heartland Memorial Service

7. Belgrade State Bank

8. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health

9. Pharmax Pharmacy

10. Mineral Area College

11. Steve Barton

12. Paul Bauman/ River Mart Convenience Store

A word of thanks to all of our hole sponsors! We couldn't succeed without each of you:

1. Heartland Memorial Service

2. Belgrade State Bank

3. Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health

4. First State Community Bank

5. Save-A-Lot

6. Ken's Cards & Coins

7. Special Memories

8. Pharmax Pharmacy

9. Missouri Natural Gas Company

10. Parkland Flower Girl

11. Bank Star of the LeadBelt

12. Ameren Missouri

13. Edward Jones - Ken Douglas

14. Dr. Jackson

15. Ozark's Federal Savings and Loan

16. Mineral Area Office Supply

17. Boyer & Associates

18. Unico Bank

19. Sam Scism Lincoln-Ford

20. The Pasta House Company

21. Leadco Community Credit Union

22. Show-Me-Rent To Own

23. O.D.A.C.S.

24. Dalton Home Improvements

25. New Era Bank

26. First State Insurance Company

27. Parkland Health Center

If you'd like to advertise your business for just $100, give us a call prior to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19^th!

Also, special thanks to TURNER CHEVROLET CADILLAC CO, INC for sponsoring the HOLE IN ONE PRIZE again this year!

Contact the Chamber office for registration information.

APRIL INVESTOR MEETING

The April Investor Meeting will be Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Rosener's Restaurant at 12:00 noon.

This month's guest speaker will be Ms. Janie Radford from the Douglas C. Green Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University.

Ms. Radford will be discussing their Renewing Rural Communities with Innovation program in which the CFIAD will be partnering with Central High School to encourage youth enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and involve them in civic activities and small businesses. This program encourages community leaders to work with the local high school for betterment of the community.

This month's featured business will be: Mueller Ace Hardware.

See you there!!

CONGRESSWOMAN JOANN EMERSON AND THE PARK HILLS - LEADINGTON CHAMBER HOST A SPECIAL LUNCHEON

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for a very special luncheon! The Park Hills - Leadington Chamber has the honor of welcoming Karen G. Mills, the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration for an informational luncheon on Thursday, April 21st at 12:00 p.m. At River Hills Restaurant in Park Hills and you're invited!!

Mrs. Mills will be talking about the current state of small business. What tools do they need to grow and create jobs? What's been working for them over the past few years - I.e. How did they survive the recession? And, what barriers could government remove to help them grow?

A buffet lunch will be available for purchase. $7.00 per person.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - So please contact the Chamber office to reserve your seat ASAP!

Karen Gordon Mills was sworn in April 6, 2009, as the 23rd Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration after being appointed by President Barack Obama and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

She leads a team of more than 2,200 employees whose mission is to help entrepreneurs and small business owners grow and create jobs by providing greater access to capital, counseling, federal contracting opportunities, disaster assistance and more. Among its priorities, the SBA has a portfolio of more than $90 billion in loan guarantees, and each year helps leverage nearly $100 billion in federal contracts to small businesses and supports free counseling and technical assistance to more than 1.2 million entrepreneurs.

Throughout her career, Mills has owned, managed, mentored, and invested in small and growing businesses across the country.

As an investor and owner, she helped several small manufacturers improve their competitiveness and ultimately survive the downturn of the early 1990s. This included producers of hardwood flooring, refrigerator motor manufacturers, plastic injection molding companies, and more. More recently, she was President of the MMP Group, which invested and grew businesses in sectors such as consumer products, food, textiles, and industrial components.

In 2007, Maine Gov. John Baldacci appointed Mills to chair the state's Council on Competitiveness and the Economy, where she focused on attracting investment in rural and regional development initiatives, including a regional economic cluster with Maine's boatbuilding industry. She also served on the Governor's Council for the Redevelopment of the Brunswick Naval Air Station.

In her current position, Mills has helped expand access to capital through SBA lending, increase small business' share of federal contracts, strengthen SBA's network of more than 14,000 affiliated counselors, and oversee critical disaster assistance operations across the country.

Mills earned an A.B. In economics from Harvard University and an M.B.A. From Harvard Business School where she was a Baker Scholar.

Additionally, she served as a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and was vice chairman of the Harvard Overseers.

She and her husband, Barry Mills, president of Bowdoin College, live in Brunswick, Maine. They have three sons.

LET RELAY FOR LIFE PREPARE YOUR EASTER DESSERT

The Turner Chevrolet-Cadillac Relay for Life Team is preparing Fresh Strawberry (Regular or sugar-free) or Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies just in time for Easter!

Pies are $8.00 each. They also have homemade Sour Dough and Cinnamon Raisin Bread for sell. $3.00 for Sour Dough and $4.00 for Cinnamon Raisin.

Please call 573-631-0229 or 573-431-2412 to place an order. Pick up time is between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at Elizabeth Hall or Turner Chevrolet. Orders must be placed by April 22^nd.

HEALTH EXPO THIS SATURDAY

St. Francois County Community Partnership is hosting its 14th Annual FREE Family Health Expo this Saturday, April 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mineral Area College Field House.

Lots of FREE indoor and outdoor fun games and inflatable jumpers for the kids; prizes and snacks for everyone. Various emergency vehicles to tour: helicopter, ambulance, police, fire, and 911. Farmington Correctional Center K9 Unit and Puppies for Parolees. Visit the Toothfairy!

Demonstrations every 30 minutes of Tai Chi, Pilates, and Yoga for all ages.

Over 50 booths present with great resource information on services available throughout the community and FREE health screenings. Free mammograms available for women ages 40-64 who are uninsured or underinsured by BJC Mammography Van (Call 1-800-870-5731 to schedule).