Hello and Happy New Year!

Sandy Weber

As we start 2012, North County Incorporated, Regional Development Association is excited to welcome Sandy Weber, US Bank’s Vice-President, District Manager as the new Chairwoman of our Board of Directors. Sandy has been on the NCI Board of Directors since 1998 and has served as Secretary and Vice-Chair in the past. She will take over the role of Board Chair from Patty Gould who did a fantastic job this year. NCI would like to sincerely thank Patty for all of her hard work and dedication in 2011; her leadership helped ensure a successful and active 2011, filled with many accomplishments.

A list of our 2011 accomplishments can be found on our website at www.NorthStLouisCounty.com, as well as in a feature article in the January edition of Our Town Magazine. Our members make the work we do on behalf of the community possible. A big thank you to our 2011 members who through membership in NCI are making a personal statement of support and belief in the North County community and the importance of working toward sustainable neighborhoods, excellent schools and health providers, and a prosperous business environment.

In addition to a new Chairwoman, NCI is also pleased to announce that three new members will join be our Board of Directors in 2012. Please join us in welcoming the newest Board members: Mayor James Knowles III, City of Ferguson; Justin Naber, Business Development Director, Fred Weber Inc. and Dr. Art McCoy, Superintendent, Ferguson-Florissant School District.

NCI has also elected its officers for 2012:

Chair – Sandra Weber, US Bank
Vice-Chair – Ron McMullen, Christian Hospital
Treasurer – Fletcher Wells II, St. John's Bank & Trust Company
Secretary – Dr. Marcia Pfieffer, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley
Past Chair – Patty Gould, Pattonville School District

A huge THANK YOU to past NCI Board members Robert G. Lowery, Anita Martinez and John Shaw for their years of dedicated service on our board and to the North County community.

CLICK HERE for a complete list of the 2012 NCI Board of Directors.

Robert Swank

 

A big WELCOME to Robert Swank who has been named the Northwest Chamber of Commerce’s new President. We look forward to working closely with him.

 

Mark Your Calendars! NCI is already busy gearing up for our annual recognition and networking events this year, and we are happy to announce that dates have been set for the 2012 North County Legislative Reception and our 35th Annual Breakfast. NCI will partner with the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce, and the Northwest Chamber of Commerce to host the 2012 Legislative Reception for North County. This event is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 6 p.m. at SSM DePaul Health Center. Reservations are required and you must be a member of NCI or one of our North County area Chambers of Commerce to attend. Space is limited. Call NCI at (314) 895-6241 for more information and to make your reservations.

NCI's 35th Annual Breakfast will be held on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. at the St. Louis Airport Marriott. More details will be available in the coming months, so make sure to pay attention to upcoming eNewsletters for further information.

Dr. Carolyn Pryor

Congrats to NCI Board member Dr. Carolyn Pryor and Serenity Women’s Health Care on the expansion of her business. She is opening an additional location to provide women’s health services. For all the details click here!

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Best Wishes for a healthy, happy and very successful 2012!