"State of the Cities" Membership Luncheon
"2025 State of the Cities" Membership Luncheon

On Thursday, August 21, 2025, we held our "State of the Cities" Membership Luncheon at Orlando's Event Center. We began our meeting by saying the Pledge of Allegiance and welcoming our City Officials and guests. Next, we welcomed new members and had them introduce themselves. We presented the following members with their Chamber Plaque (pictured below):
- Mary Anyimadu with St. Mary's Complete Home Care
- Jeremy Lieb with Coldwell Banker Realty
- Gregory Echols with Whole Feet Arch Supports
- Rachel Salem with Rachel Salem Realtor & Advisor
- Angela Ellerson with Deer Valley Home Health
- Sylvester Terry with Sylvester Terry Jr. Consulting
- Greg Robeson with Harmony Homes Senior Living
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After enjoying lunch and networking at our tables, we began our "State of the Cities" program. First, we heard from Mayor Sydney Clark from the City of Olivette. Next, we heard from Mayor Robert Hoffman from the City of Creve Coeur. Both Mayor Clark and Mayor Hoffman shared exciting information on the accomplishments and continued growth in our area. Please click below to see the presentation slides.
- City of Olivette - Presentation
- City of Creve Coeur - Presentation
Following the presentations, we announced our 50/50 winner and distributed a few copies of Bob Kolf's book, "Discovering Your Purpose in Today's World."
Finally, Click Here to see pictures from our luncheon taken by Mike McCarty with McCarty Photography.