Attention Students: Send in Chamber Scholarship Applications

The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications through Feb. 28.

The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for one or more $1,000 scholarships to be awarded late this spring. A qualified applicant must be a graduating senior who plans to pursue an education beyond high school and who resides in either the city of Crestwood or the city of Sunset Hills. This scholarship will be based solely on merit. There will be a special award presentation to the selected applicant(s) at a Chamber Luncheon in the summer of 2013. An application can be obtained by going to www.ourchamber.com/Scholarships.html or by calling the Chamber office at 314-843-8545. Applications must be postmarked no later than 5 p.m. on Feb. 28. The selected applicant(s) will be notified by April 30. …

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Crestwood Officials Honor Former Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber Director

MaryAnn McWilliams retired last month after 12 years of service to the Chamber.

MaryAnn McWilliams, who recently retired from her full-time post as Director of the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber of Commerce, was recognized by the Crestwood Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. McWilliams served as the director for 12 years. She remains at the Chamber office on a part-time basis as new director Steve Boggeman transitions into the role. "During her many years of service, MaryAnn has set a standard of excellence by her devotion and committment to serving comunities and enhancing the economic vitality of area business," the city's declaration reads.   Related articles:

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Children's Tumor Fund Benefits from Route 66 Classic Car Cruise Grant

Missouri Chapter of the Children’s Tumor Fund received a check for $2,000 at the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber of Commerce's December luncheon.

The Route 66 Classic Car Cruise committee presented the Missouri Chapter of the Children’s Tumor Fund with a check for $2,000 at the December meeting of the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Area Chamber of Commerce. Children’s Tumor Foundation was selected as recipient of the event’s 2012 charity grant. Each year, the Car Cruise committee donates excess revenues to a local charity that is providing a needed benefit to the community. Children’s Tumor Foundation is a nonprofit medical foundation that is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families who are affected by the neurofibromatoses. The organization’s mission is to support research, provide information on the condition, create better access to quality healthcare …

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Lindbergh High School Student Recognized by Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber

Stephanie Lake was named the Chamber's November Student of the Month.

The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber of Commerce and this month's sponsor, Saale Chiropractic PC, represented by Dr. Mary Saale, honored Stephanie Lake of Lindbergh High School as the November 2012 Student of the Month. Lake, who is a senior at Lindbergh, has earned a GPA of 3.923 and is ranked 10th in her class. She continually challenges herself by taking honors courses, including three in her senior year. Lake has been an accomplished member of the varsity poms all four years at LHS. Along with her dedication to excellence in her education, Lake makes time to teach dance class to younger children three nights a week, teaches children each week at her church, and babysits for two families. Her community involvement finds her working at a …

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Crestwood Board Recognizes Outstanding Citizens

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen recently honored three residents for their public service.

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen honored three residents last Tuesday who have served on the city's board and commissions:

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Top Three Reasons to Attend the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber of Commerce's Trivia Night

Executive Director Mary Ann McWilliams invites the public to attend this weekend's trivia night.

Crestwood Attorney, Chamber of Commerce Director Jobs Available

Crestwood is officially seeking new legal counsel, and the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber is hiring a new director.

As the interview process for a new Crestwood city administrator gets rolling, the city's aldermen have officially put out a request for new legal services, too.  Robert J. Golterman, who's served the city in various capacities for more than 20 years, announced in September he planned to leave his post at the end of the calendar year, or once a replacement has been chosen. Crestwood aldermen voted Tuesday night to put out their formal request for qualified applicants. The job posting went live on the Crestwood city website Wednesday afternoon. The proposal was modeled after similar drafts by other municipalities, including University City, Golterman said. "Experience with Missouri municipalities and knowledge of municipal law, Sunshine law…

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South County Tech Student Recognized by Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber

South Technical High School student Nathan Comerio's concentration is welding.

Nathan Comerio, and below is the article on him.  I will send you the October student pic and info shortly. The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber of Commerce and this month’s sponsor, Sylvan Learning Center, represented by Jamie Rains, honored Nathan Comerio of South Technical High School as the September 2012 Student of the Month.  He received a Chamber Certificate of Recognition, along with an Office Max Gift Card.  Comerio started welding one year ago and since then has gone from beginner to capturing numerous awards both statewide and nationwide.  While he likes the technical aspect of welding, he has become passionate about the artistic possibilities he has discovered and realizes that blending the two would allow him to express his …

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South Tech Student Named Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber's Student of the Month

Anjuli Farha attends South Tech and Affton high schools, studying court reporting and broadcast captioning.

Senior Anjuli (Juli) Farha was named the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber of Commerce's Student of the Month for October. She attends Affton High School and South County Technical High School, where her concentration is broadcast captioning/court reporting.  Farha was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, and has a 4.375 GPA. She has acheived the bronze level in the station competition for Technical Math. Farha has received nods from South County Technical School for outstanding academic achievement, and Student of the Week.  Farha took summer classes at St. Louis Community College, and is eligible for an internship this year. In her spare time, she volunteers at her church, and with the World Bird Sanctuary.  According …

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Culver's Breaks Ground in Crestwood

Residents are just a couple months away from all the butter burgers and cheese curds they can stomach at the chain's new location on Big Bend Boulevard.

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