7th Annual
Express Employment Professionals
Small Business Week
The 7th Annual Small Business Week, May 5 - 13th, is all about helping small businesses "Kick it up a Notch!" In addition to
a variety of great education topics, there are also plenty of networking activities all week. To download the complete Small Business Week schedule click here.
The entire week is free of charge to members except for the Tuesday luncheon. For more information, contact The Chamber at (314) 821-4161 or gina@thechamber.us.
Please thank these member businesses supporting Small Business Week:
Presenting Sponsor:
Event Sponsors:
Franciscan Sisters Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Program Sponsors:
Luncheon Sponsors:
Banner Sponsor:
Wednesday, May 5
8:00 - 11:00 am
"Discover Your Leadership Instinct" National Simulcast plus Local presentation by David Burlis of Express Employment Professionals
What kind of leader are you? Find out at this event! Hear experts discuss characteristics that make great leaders. This is an excellent opportunity for new and experienced leaders alike to enhance their skills and discover their true leadership instincts.
Location: SSM St. Clare Health Center, 1015 Bowles Avenue, Fenton, MO 63026
Continental breakfast provided
Cost: $25 for non-Chamber of Commerce Members
Sponsored by: Express Employment Professionals
Friday, May 7
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
CHAMB-B-Q & Shred-Fest
Bring your appetite and piles of unwanted paper. CitiShred On-Site Document Destruction will be parked in The Chamber parking ready to shred them into oblivion. (Limit 3 Bankers Boxes per person, please.) Also in the parking lot will be the famous Chamber grill, fixing up Bar-B-Q hamburgers, brats, beer and conversation! It is a great way to kick off Small Business Week and the weekend!
Location: Chamber Parking Lot , 108 West Adams
Cost: Free for Chamber members: $15 for non-members
Sponsored by: Board of Directors and SCORE
Monday, May 10
4:30 - 6:30 pm
"Will Your Bank Be There When You Need It?" - Mike Walsh, CEO Eagle Bank & Trust Co.
Location: AMG Corporate Offices - Des Peres, 1610 Des Peres Road, Ste 150, Des Peres MO 63131
Networking 4:30 - 5:45 pm, presentation 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Food and drink provided
Cost: Free for Chamber members; $10 for non-Chamber of Commerce Members
Sponsored by: AMG Corporate Offices - Des Peres and Zayna's Café
Tuesday, May 11
11:00 am - 1:15 pm
Small Business Week General Membership luncheon
Visit a Kirkwood-Des Area Chamber luncheon for great networking, information and, this month only, shopping!
Location: Greenbriar Hills Country Club, 12665 Big Bend Blvd, St. Louis MO 63122
Networking starts at 11:00, luncheon starts at Noon, Spring shopping booths available at luncheon
Cost: $20 for Chamber members who RSVP, $25 for non-Chamber of Commerce Members
Sponsored by: Small Business Week Luncheon sponsors
Wednesday, May 12
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Happy Hour/Speed Networking
Bring plenty of business cards and prepare yourself for speed networking! You will meet dozens of new contacts and have fun doing it.
Location: Commerce Bank-Kirkwood, 300 N. Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis MO 63122
Happy hour from 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Speed networking from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free for Chamber members; $10 for non-Chamber of Commerce Members
Sponsored by: Commerce Bank - Kirkwood and Callier's Catering
Thursday, May 13
11: 00 am - 2:00 pm
"Identifying the Right Size Tools for MicroBusinesses" - Panel Discussion/Q & A
Experts field your questions on marketing, social media, lead management and more. Also discuss with other MicroBusiness owners how they created and run a successful small business.
Location: Franciscan Sisters Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 335 S. Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis MO 63122 (you can also enter from Clay Avenue)
Brown bag lunch - beverages provided courtesy of Frontenac Bank
Cost: Free for Chamber members; $10 for non-Chamber of Commerce Members