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Last week we traveled (virtually!) to Europe with Kim Weaver, owner of Cruise Planners who shared an inspiring presentation on “Discovering Europe.”

Kim walked us through why Europe continues to be such a popular travel destination, sharing that international arrivals are up year over year and that roughly 15–17 million Americans travel to Europe annually—with that number continuing to grow. It’s clear that international travel is not slowing down anytime soon!

She also highlighted some of the classic destinations people are drawn to, including Paris, Rome, Barcelona, and Vienna—each continuing to see strong visitor growth and global interest.

After hearing her presentation, I think many of us left with a serious case of wanderlust!

If you know someone dreaming about a European vacation, cruise, or guided travel experience to anywhere, Kim is a fantastic resource to help make it happen and take the stress out of planning.
📞314-750-8208 💻[email protected]

WELCOME to one of our newest members, Michelle Moncey with Guardian Relocation! We got to know her a little bit through her Launchpad Presentation last week!

Instead of focusing on business, Michelle gave us a glimpse into the person behind the profession with a fun game of "3 Truths and a Lie." We learned that she is an Irish twin with a brother less than a year older, has one niece and one nephew, and is clearly a dog lover—having had three beloved pups who each lived to the impressive age of 18!

One of my favorite things about Launch Pad presentations is getting to know our members on a more personal level, and Michelle did a great job helping us do just that. We are excited to continue learning more about her and her business in the months ahead.

In the meantime, if you know someone who is relocating—whether it's across the street, across town, across the state, or across the country—Michelle is a fantastic resource and would love an introduction!
📞636-532-1300 ext 203 💻 [email protected]

Today we had an outstanding 10-minute spotlight from Nikki Zavradinos, owner of Local Handyman St. Louis!

Nikki shared her unique journey — spending 20 years in IT before she and her husband launched their handyman business — and it’s clear that same problem-solving mindset now drives the way she serves her clients.

Local Handyman St Louis handles a wide range of home repair and maintenance needs, including:
🔧 Drywall repair and patching
🔧 Small jobs and “odd jobs” around the house
🔧 Caulking and preventative maintenance work
🔧 Gutter cleaning and home upkeep
🔧 Deck revivals and exterior refresh projects
🔧 “Oh while you’re here…” type repairs that always come up once work begins

She also highlighted an important topic for homeowners: aging in place. From small retrofits to thoughtful adjustments, her team helps clients stay safely and comfortably in their homes longer.

One of the best reminders from her talk was the value of preventative care — especially simple things like caulking that can help avoid much larger repairs down the road.

And in true Nikki fashion, she didn’t just talk value — she brought it. Every attendee received a branded tape measure to take home!

Thank you, Nikki, for a fast-paced, practical, and extremely valuable presentation. You truly packed a lot into 10 minutes!

Call her for that "Honey-Do" list 📞314-501-6062

Last Wednesday, we had the pleasure of hearing from our featured speaker, Brender Benson with Billionaire Thoughts!

Brender is a Strategic Communication Specialist who helps business owners overcome three major challenges:
⏰ Time – creating stronger visionary leadership
💰 Money – building more predictable income
👥 Team – developing persons of influence within their organizations

Her presentation gave us valuable insight into how communication, leadership, and intentional growth strategies can impact every part of a business.

Thank you, Brender, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with the chapter! We appreciate the value you brought to the room last week (and always!)

Spotlight on our outstanding commercial insurance professional Vicky Shrum Crawford Butz Insurance Agency for an excellent presentation at last week’s meeting!
Business owners face enough challenges - having the right coverage and a trusted advisor in place can make all the difference! Vicky does a fantastic job helping companies protect what they have built, mange risk and move forward with confidence.
Our chapter is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and dependable resource representing commercial insurance!! If your business - or someone you know - could benefit from an insurance review give Vicky Shrum a call right now! 📞 314-504-7514 💻 [email protected]