I'm excited about the Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce 5th Annual Small Business Week, May 5 - 9, sponsored by Express Employment Professionals. Because 90% of our Chamber members are small business owners, this week has been created with your needs in mind. The planning committee chose Connect + Learn = Grow as the theme for the week. They have done an outstanding job of selecting informative speakers and planning several networking events to provide you this formula for success.

I encourage each of you to look at the events scheduled and plan to attend as many of them as possible. Through the generosity of several member businesses, most of the events are free of charge. It is rare to have so many resources available to you in a five-day span without your having to invest a dime. And, if you truly put what you learn into practice, your business will benefit. …more »

Your annual membership dues represent an investment in the mission of the Chamber, representing Des Peres, Glendale, Kirkwood, Oakland and Warson Woods. This investment provides members with opportunities for new business contacts with other professional and business people, as well as elected and appointed officials …more »