About Us

       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.
       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 that are working toward the betterment of our area.
        The Chamber continues to grow stronger each month. At present, we have over 325 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 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 none available!!!
        In 2000, we worked with a map production company to produce the first ever map of Affton. They are available at the chamber office. The cost is $2.00 and this includes the postage and handling to mail the map to you. One side of the map is Affton and the other side is Lemay. Stop by the chamber office behind Sam's Steakhouse and pick up your map for only $1.00.
        In 2007, we produced our bi-annual Community Directory and it is available at our members financial institutions, the Weber Library, the chamber office, and other members with retail establishments--Look for the Chamber decal on their door or window and stop in and request a directory. New Directory and Buyer's Guide will be published in Spring 2009. They will be available at the chamber office and at local financial institutions.
         In 2007, to celebrate our 60th Anniversary, our members purchased a spot on customized playing cards and the decks of cards are available at the chamber office for $5 per deck. They are available with blue or green backs, so you can purchase double decks. They make a great gift or stocking stuffer for Affton residents and business people.
        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.
        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 and again in 2007. We list the available property on our web site and also on the Missouri LocationOne 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. 

Our 2007 honorees are:

• 2007 Business Person of Year
     Jerry Reinhold, Reinhold Electric, Inc.
• 2007 Citizen of the Year
      Gene Murphy
• 2007 GOING THE EXTRA MILE AWARD
      Elizabeth D. Letscher, St. Louis County Economic Council
• Harold o. kessler beautification awards
  • Commercial Renovation
        Edi's Bar & Grill, 8809 Gravois Rd.
        FISHCO GROUP, 8721 Mackenzie
  • RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION
        James & Annetta Rainey, 6708 Weber Rd.
        Dragica & Antonio Vodanovic, 9906 Vasel
        Ronald & Karen Watkins, 9529 Mackenzie
        Michael Wilson, 6808 Weber Rd.

Awards will be given on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Annual Auction & Awards Dinner, at Two Hearts Banquet Center, 4532 So. Lindbergh. Doors will open at 5:30; Open Bar 6:00-10:00 p.m., Buffet Dinner at 6:30, Oral Auction begins at 7:30 p.m., First Silent Auction Table closes at 7:30 p.m., and Awards Ceremony following Auction. Cost will be $35.00 per person. Discount is available for a table of 10--call the chamber office to inquire.

Page updated 02/26/2008