About Us
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Affton Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary working partnership of business, industrial and professional people who recognize the wisdom of coordinating their efforts for the Affton community betterment.
We are organized to promote the economic growth and development of our area for the benefit of all our citizens. Chamber members believe that service to the community is part of their responsibility as good citizens and good neighbors. By participating in the activities of the chamber, all of us, residents and business people alike, can continually make our area a better place to live and do business.
CHAMBER'S TIMELINE:
The Affton Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1947, is governed by an active Board of eighteen directors. The directors are active business and community leaders who are working toward the betterment of our area.
January 1999, the Chamber located to a commercial location at 10205-A Gravois.
In 2002 we moved to a first floor location at 10203 Gravois.
In December 2012, the Chamber moved to 9815 Mackenzie Road (in front of the Affton Community Center & next door to the Ameren MO facility-.2 mile South of Reavis Rd intersection).
The Chamber continues to grow stronger each month. At present, we have over 300 members. These members are not just numbers, but they are the positive forces of our community's economic well-being. This membership is our united voice in the civic, social, education, and business sectors of the Affton area. Need some questions answered--Maybe the answer is here.
in 2010, after the Affton Community Betterment Association (ACBA) disbanded, the chamber board of directors voted to include an associate category of Retired Residents (over 62). This category would have a very low annual cost and the Associate Members would receive the monthly chamber newsletter, weekly updates (if they have Internet access) and be invited to attend chamber functions. The dues for this category was set at $25/year. The application form can be found on the Forms page.
In 1997 to celebrate our 50th Anniversary, our members purchased "Monopoly" squares and we produced an Affton-O-Poly game. If you didn't purchase one by now, we are sorry to tell you that there are no more available!!!
In 2000, we worked with a map production company to produce the first ever map of Affton. A limited supply are available at the chamber office. The cost for postage and handling to mail the map to you is $2.00. One side of the map is Affton and the other side is Lemay. Stop by the chamber office at 9815 Mackenzie and pick up your FREE map.
In early 2013 we will again publish over 7,000 new Community Directory and Buyer's Guides. Over 1,500 will be mailed to area businesses and residents. The rest will be available at the chamber office, the Tesson Ferry & Weber Library, the Affton License office, and at local member financial institutions. Our member apartment complexes give one to each of their residents. This publication is very popular with businesses and residents and the supply was exha. It's a great way for residents to look at what products and services are available for purchase thru chamber members. All members receive 2 free listings and have the opportunity to purchase an ad or enhance their listing with their web site address or tag line. You can participate in this next publication (early 2013) by joining the chamber--it's very affordable.
The Affton-O-Poly, Affton map, Decks of Cards, and Community Directory are just 4 examples of opportunities we offered to our members as a means to showcase their businesses. In October 2009, we held our 1st Business Expo since 2004 and it was a success. The 4th annual Affton Community Expo will be held in March 2013.
Check out our Commercial Properties page for available property and our Community News page for job openings at Chamber Member businesses. We have recently added demographics to the History Page, so it is time to take a long look at our web site!
We contracted for a Commercial Database to be developed of all commercial property in 63123, so we can work in conjunction with the St. Louis County Economic Council in attracting businesses to the Affton area (63123) and it was updated in 2004, 2007, and again in 2012. We list the available property on the Missouri LocationOne web site & the link to the property listings is on our web site. If you know of someone looking for a great community where they can start their business, tell them about the web site and the LocationOne web site.
We work behind the scenes supporting many different events with donations such as the support we give each holiday season to families who had some bad luck in the past year and we give them a helping hand with gift certificates for area grocery stores and discount stores.
We also support the local high school's Graduation Lock In parties and other school events of our member schools, and Affton Days funds several scholarship programs. In 2007 we sponsored a table of Affton students at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce St. Louis High School Symposium, an ethics seminar for students, and in 2008 we sponsored a table of students at the entrepreneurship seminar. Interested in membership? Click here for an application.
ANNUAL EVENTS
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Affton Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary working partnership of business, industrial and professional people who recognize the wisdom of coordinating their efforts for the Affton community betterment.
We are organized to promote the economic growth and development of our area for the benefit of all our citizens. Chamber members believe that service to the community is part of their responsibility as good citizens and good neighbors. By participating in the activities of the chamber, all of us, residents and business people alike, can continually make our area a better place to live and do business.
CHAMBER'S TIMELINE:
The Affton Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1947, is governed by an active Board of eighteen directors. The directors are active business and community leaders who are working toward the betterment of our area.
January 1999, the Chamber located to a commercial location at 10205-A Gravois.
In 2002 we moved to a first floor location at 10203 Gravois.
In December 2012, the Chamber moved to 9815 Mackenzie Road (in front of the Affton Community Center & next door to the Ameren MO facility-.2 mile South of Reavis Rd intersection).
The Chamber continues to grow stronger each month. At present, we have over 300 members. These members are not just numbers, but they are the positive forces of our community's economic well-being. This membership is our united voice in the civic, social, education, and business sectors of the Affton area. Need some questions answered--Maybe the answer is here.
in 2010, after the Affton Community Betterment Association (ACBA) disbanded, the chamber board of directors voted to include an associate category of Retired Residents (over 62). This category would have a very low annual cost and the Associate Members would receive the monthly chamber newsletter, weekly updates (if they have Internet access) and be invited to attend chamber functions. The dues for this category was set at $25/year. The application form can be found on the Forms page.
In 1997 to celebrate our 50th Anniversary, our members purchased "Monopoly" squares and we produced an Affton-O-Poly game. If you didn't purchase one by now, we are sorry to tell you that there are no more available!!!
In 2000, we worked with a map production company to produce the first ever map of Affton. A limited supply are available at the chamber office. The cost for postage and handling to mail the map to you is $2.00. One side of the map is Affton and the other side is Lemay. Stop by the chamber office at 9815 Mackenzie and pick up your FREE map.
In early 2013 we will again publish over 7,000 new Community Directory and Buyer's Guides. Over 1,500 will be mailed to area businesses and residents. The rest will be available at the chamber office, the Tesson Ferry & Weber Library, the Affton License office, and at local member financial institutions. Our member apartment complexes give one to each of their residents. This publication is very popular with businesses and residents and the supply was exha. It's a great way for residents to look at what products and services are available for purchase thru chamber members. All members receive 2 free listings and have the opportunity to purchase an ad or enhance their listing with their web site address or tag line. You can participate in this next publication (early 2013) by joining the chamber--it's very affordable.
The Affton-O-Poly, Affton map, Decks of Cards, and Community Directory are just 4 examples of opportunities we offered to our members as a means to showcase their businesses. In October 2009, we held our 1st Business Expo since 2004 and it was a success. The 4th annual Affton Community Expo will be held in March 2013.
Check out our Commercial Properties page for available property and our Community News page for job openings at Chamber Member businesses. We have recently added demographics to the History Page, so it is time to take a long look at our web site!
We contracted for a Commercial Database to be developed of all commercial property in 63123, so we can work in conjunction with the St. Louis County Economic Council in attracting businesses to the Affton area (63123) and it was updated in 2004, 2007, and again in 2012. We list the available property on the Missouri LocationOne web site & the link to the property listings is on our web site. If you know of someone looking for a great community where they can start their business, tell them about the web site and the LocationOne web site.
We work behind the scenes supporting many different events with donations such as the support we give each holiday season to families who had some bad luck in the past year and we give them a helping hand with gift certificates for area grocery stores and discount stores.
We also support the local high school's Graduation Lock In parties and other school events of our member schools, and Affton Days funds several scholarship programs. In 2007 we sponsored a table of Affton students at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce St. Louis High School Symposium, an ethics seminar for students, and in 2008 we sponsored a table of students at the entrepreneurship seminar. Interested in membership? Click here for an application.
ANNUAL EVENTS
- Annual Auction and Awards Dinner (Jan.)
- Exceptional Educator's Recognition Dinner (Mar.)
- Affton Community Expo (Apr.)
- Bass Fishing Tournament (Apr. or May)
- Spring Barbeque (May)
- Golf Tournament (Jun.)
- Golf at Night (Aug.)
- Affton Community Days Parade and Festival (Sept.)
- Trivia Night (Nov.)
- Old Newsboys Day (Nov.)