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Thursday, January 24, 2019General Membership Mtg.

General Membership Meeting - Guest Speaker Jeff L. Pittman

Guest Speaker - Chancellor of St. Louis Community College, Jeff L. Pittman, Ph.D.

About Chancellor Jeff L. Pittman, Ph.D.

Jeff Pittman, Ph.D., began his role as chancellor of St. Louis Community College in July 2015. He is responsible for guiding a multi-campus college system with four locations that offer college transfer options and more than 80 career-focused programs. STLCC is the largest higher educational institution in the region, serving more than 50,000 students annually.

Under his leadership, the college has developed a comprehensive strategic plan, increased employee participation in the budgeting process with new emphasis on fiscal responsibility, increased opportunities for workforce development initiatives and programming, developed dual enrollment and dual credit programs for high school students, and has focused on maintaining affordable, accessible, quality educational opportunities. In 2018, STLCC earned reaffirmation of accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission. Next fall, the college will open the Center for Nursing and Health Sciences building at the Forest Park campus to help train students for careers in health care.

Pittman has 30 years of experience in higher education. In addition to his role as chancellor, Pittman serves as a board member for Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Greater St. Louis, Higher Education Consortium of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri Community College Association and RC-2020.

Topic: State of the Workforce Presented by St. Louis Community College

Ten years ago, our economy faced 6.6 unemployed workers for every job opening. Today, the economic outlook is much different as there are now more job openings than unemployed persons.

During this presentation, Chancellor Jeff L. Pittman, Ph.D., will discuss key findings from St. Louis Community College's 10^th annual State of the St. Louis Workforce Report. Special emphasis will be placed on the sectors critical to the region's past and future economic resurgence, including healthcare, information technology and financial services.

2019 Board of Directors Installation - welcome our new Board of Directors for the new year!

11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Open Networking

All guests and new members are accompanied by one of our friendly ambassadors to introduce and connect them with others in the room. We look forward to welcoming you at our luncheon.

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Table Networking, Lunch, Program and Speaker

When:

Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:00 AM thru 01:00 PM

Where:

The Wildwood Hotel
2801 Fountain Place
Wildwood, MO 63040
Phone: (636) 733-9100

What Our Members Say About Us

"The West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce truly lives up to the community model of business. We share a belief that we are all in this together to build up our community and help businesses flourish so they can provide great jobs...The opportunities to get involved are endless. At the West County Chamber, members like each other. Come join us!"

Bruce Sheridan, Organizational Compass Inc.

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John Hoover, U.S. Bank Home Mortgage

"This is a great Chamber for making business connections and getting involved with the local communities. I have met many friends through my involvement with the West County Chamber of Commerce."

Robin Monks, Cetera Investors

"Joining the Chamber has helped advanced our business during good times and bad. Glad we made the commitment to join over ten years ago. There is no better place to develop your business than the West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce!!!"

Sandy Chestnas, Owner SERVPRO of Fenton/South Ballwin

"The Chamber and member businesses are a critical part of Ellisville’s success. An investment in The Chamber strengthens our entire region and is simply good business."

Mayor Mike Roemerman, City of Ellisville

"The West County Chamber of Commerce continually provides the Parkway School District with business and community connections that ultimately benefit our students and educators. They willingly share information about the school district with the larger community. Information from the West St. Louis Chamber assists Parkway in our future planning. We very much appreciate our partnership."

Keith Marty, Superintendent Parkway School District

"This is the most amazing chamber I have ever seen! Lori Kelling and Heather Zerweck are the dynamic duo 🙂 They bring so much energy and a truly amazing culture to the West County Chamber of Commerce. The connections I created have made such a positive impact on my business!!"

Jay Grosman, Owner/Founder iAutoAgent

"The West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce has helped me grow my business for the past four years. Through their various networking meetings and events I've made business connections and friendships I otherwise wouldn't have. Their website and Facebook page are also a great resources for keeping up with local information and events."

Courtney Ruder, Ruder Realty

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