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Teaberry Cottage, LLC, a tearoom for private parties only, has opened at 14 Weis Ave., in Ellisville. The venue can be reserved for luncheons, showers, teas, women’s group gatherings, business lunches, themed parties for children and more. More information can be found at teaberrycottage.com.


Pictured are Teaberry Cottage owners Glenna Walker (left) and Dixie Baker.

 

 

 

 

People

 

Rick Demko II, formerly of Chesterfield, has joined Miken Technologies, in Webster Groves, as an account executive.

Julie Jackson has joined the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce as director of marketing and public relations.

 

Places

 

Eagle Bank recently celebrated the completion of its 12th and newest branch, which is located at 14231 Manchester Road, in the Manchester Highlands shopping center.

Forever Green, in Ballwin, was chosen by ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to assist with the remodeling of a local family’s home by supplying artificial, natural wood trees.

Town & Country Crossing has announced that Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open at the retail development, its first location in the St. Louis area. The restaurant joins Clarkson Eyecare, Codi Jewelry and Great Clips as the newest tenants of Town and Country Crossing.

 

Awards & Honors

 

Carl L. Kickham, president of Chesterfield-based Mass Financial Group, Inc., a MassMutual general agency, has earned the International Diamond Management Award from GAMA, the General Agents and Managers Association.

Jim Rosen, of Chesterfield, was honored by the Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute for excellence as a real estate professional development instructor. Rosen is vice president of brokerage at Pace Properties.

St. John’s Mercy Health Care and St. Luke’s Hospital both have been named in Modern Healthcare magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” listing. Specific rankings, from No. 1 to No. 100, will be published on Oct. 27.

Five West County attorneys were among 34 St. Louis area attorneys honored as “Senior Counselors” of The Missouri Bar, a title bestowed upon lawyers who have reached the age of 75 years or who have been admitted to The Missouri Bar for 50 years. They include Chesterfield residents James. M. Byrne, Donald L. Godiner, Anthony Vaiana and Irvin Swibelman and Des Peres resident Gerre S. Langston.

 

Meetings & Networking

 

Wildwood Business Association holds Business After Hours from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 7 at Three French Hens. Call Tim at 821-2200.

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce holds a general membership meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wed., Oct. 15 at Meadowbrook Country Club. Admission is $18 for members and $25 for non-members. To register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com by Oct. 10.

“Creating Connections,” the West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce 2008 Business Expo, is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 16 at Lifetime Fitness (3058 Clarkson Road). Call 230-9900 or visit westcountychamber.com.

Business Networking “Upgrading Your Game,” a seminar featuring three speakers sharing methods for developing networking strategies, improving networking skills, cultivating business relationships and growing a business, is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 21 at Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center in Chesterfield. Admission is $25. Advance reservations and pre-payment are required. Call 532-3399.