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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Burglars Steal Cash, Nail Supplies from Chesterfield Business

The theft occurred overnight on April 18 in the 17000 block of Chesterfield Airport Road.

Police are investigating a case of commercial burglary after thieves broke into a Chesterfield business and took cash and nail polishing supplies. Chesterfield Police Officer Mike Ryffel said several unknown subjects gained access to the business in the 17000 block of Chesterfield Airport Road by prying open a rear door. Once they were inside, they grabbed any items that were “not secured.” This included cash and nail polishing supplies, Ryffel said. The incident occurred sometime overnight on April 18.  Read more Chesterfield crime stories:

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Sandwich Lovers Rejoice: Which Wich Opening Chesterfield Store

The owner says she is hoping to have it up and running by early June.

Ever wish that you had more sandwich shops from which to choose? Which Wich will be opening its first St. Louis location in Chesterfield in early June. Signs proclaiming the arrival of the national sandwich chain were recently posted in the windows of an empty storefront between Balaban’s and Noodles & Co. in the Dierbergs Marketplace shopping center at the corner of Clarkson and Baxter roads. The location’s owner, Jeanne Town, is a native of the West County area who is moving back to St. Louis after being away for 23 years. Towne told Patch via email that she is currently preparing to open the store by working at Which Wich’s corporate headquarters in Texas. “I am so excited to bring Which Wich Superior Sandwichs to the St. Louis …

Cassie K.

1:57 pm on Sunday, April 14, 2013

I went to college in Indiana. Everyone ate at Which Wich! It really is the best sandwich shop because you can take your time ordering and order what you want. It is so different from other sandwich stores! Good luck!   more ›

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Chesterfield Chamber Updating Its Brand With New Logo

The organization has also entered the mobile realm and launched a smart phone app.

The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce is launching a new look to complement its expansion into the mobile realm and provide the organization with its own unique branding. The chamber recently unveiled the new logo and Executive Director Nora Amato said businesses can except to see it everywhere the group is active. She said a variety of factors influenced the decision to create it. “In doing our new mobile app, we realized the [old logo] wasn’t very visual,” she said. “We needed our own identifier and we needed something very digital.” To come up with the look, the chamber recruited the services of a retired graphic designer who had previously done branding for national businesses. It will soon be appearing on the exterior of the chamber’s …

Monday, March 4, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: Seeking Local Chiropractors

Patch is looking for experts who can talk health and offer their expertise this week.

We want to help you find answers to your questions about your back, neck and joint aches this week, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local chiropractors who can answer readers' questions and offer advice. If you're a local expert and can answer these questions and more, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment on this post along with your email address. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to answer questions on Thursday, March 7. Curious as to what we are looking for? Take a look at some of our previous Patch Pro posts: So what do you say, who wants to be our expert?  

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Jordan Lanham

1:49 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Thanks for all the comments! I will email each of you with additional info today!   more ›

Thursday, February 28, 2013

NEWS NEARBY: New Dots Fashion Store Opens in Heritage Place

The newest retailer in the community opened this month in the same plaza with a Marshall's and TJ Maxx.

The newest retailer in Creve Coeur opened Feb. 14 in the Heritage Place shopping center on Olive Boulevard. Dots is a fashion retailer selling women's clothing and accessories.  (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The new location at 12551 Olive Blvd. represents the eighth location in the St. Louis area. The retailer has been on an expansion binge over the past year, according to spokesman Alyssa Purvis. "They've been doing an overall growth plan in the past year," she said. "Last year, they opened over 50 stores. They did a lot of remodeling last year." Purvis said Dots' niche is in providing affordable clothing that takes its cues from the fashion trends that are current in New York and Europe. "They really …

Monday, February 25, 2013

Ask the Patch Pro: Seeking Local Experts on Starting Your Own Business

Patch is looking for experts who can answer reader questions and offer advice about starting your own small business.

Thinking about starting your own business, but not quite sure where to start? Patch wants to help you find answers to your questions this week, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local experts who can offer advice about starting your own business.  If you're a local small business owner or consider yourself a business expert and can and can offer advice to other aspiring entrepreneurs, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment on this post along with your email address. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to answer questions on Thursday, Feb. 28.  Curious as to what we are looking for? Take a look at some of our previous Patch Pro posts: So what do you…

Michelle Walker

12:33 am on Thursday, February 28, 2013

I would be happy to participate. I have owned STL Buy & Sell Real Estate Services in St. Peters for 6 years. I have a lot of insight into professional organizations and being involved in the community. Michelle@STLBuyRentSell.com   more ›

Monday, November 5, 2012

Ask the Patch Pro: Seeking Local Pediatricians

Patch is looking for experts who can talk kids health and offer their expertise this week.

With flu season upon us, Patch wants to help find the answers to questions about your kids' health this week, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local experts who can answer readers' questions and offer advice. If you are a local pediatrician or consider yourself an expert and can answer these questions and more, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment on this post. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to answer questions on Thursday, Nov. 8.  Curious as to what we are looking for? Take a look at some of our previous Patch Pro posts: So what do you say, who wants to be our expert?

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Philip Brandt Brings Business Expertise to St. Louis Companies with AAIM EA

The full-service human resources provider serves 1,600 members throughout Missouri and Illinois and has a 114-year history.

Chief Executive Philip Brandt can't say enough good about his new role at St. Louis-based AAIM EA. The full-service human resources (HR) provider offers networking opportunities, education and more. Why is Brandt so excited? While he's only been in his new role for a short time, he has a long history with the organization, having been a member since 1990. From his perspective, the value in AAIM Employers’ Association is evident because of the services it provided to him while he held management positions at businesses such as Ralcorp Holdings, Nestle Purina, GKN Aerospace and Patriot Coal Corporation. What's more, Brandt is someone who loves to solve problems, and he wants to use that skill to help member businesses succeed. AAIM EA dates …

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

hhgregg Opens Soon in Chesterfield

The 57 year old electronic retailer will open four St. Louis area stores by Labor Day.

Best Buy will once again have competition in the St. Louis region as hhgregg makes ready to move into the metro area. Today the appliance and electronics giant announced in a press release that it is opening locations in Chesterfield, Fenton, St. Peters and Fairview Heights. The store is named after founder Henry Harold Gregg. The hhgregg in Chesterfield will be located on Chesterfield Airport Road. The retailer did not give an address for this location, but Chesterfield officials told Patch the store will be near Amini's Home Rug and Game Room. In Fenton, hhgregg is moving into a former Linen & Things in the Gravois Bluffs shopping plaza. Both the St. Peters and Fairview Heights locations will be in former Ultimate Electronics stores. The…

Friday, August 5, 2011

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Maid-Rite Diner Seeking Chesterfield Franchisee

The iconic loose-meat sandwich restaurant has identified Chesterfield as an ideal location.

Maid-Rite Diner—founded in 1926 and one of the nation's oldest franchise restaurants—has targeted Chesterfield as the perfect location to sell their ground beef sandwiches. Also called loose meat, Tavern or a loose hamburger sandwich, think of it as a Sloppy Joe without all the slop. You may recall Roseanne Barr sold them at her diner on her television show, Roseanne. “They're similar to Sloppy Joe's, but they aren't drenched in sauce,” said Tania Burt, Executive Vice President of Maid-Rite. “Instead, flavorful seasonings are used. Our sandwiches are one of a kind.” The legend of how Maid-Rite was founded bears repeating. In 1926, founder Fred Angell—a butcher in Muscatine, Iowa—used to sell loose meat sandwiches from his shop. One day …

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