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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

South County Office Depot Closing

The store is scheduled to shutter its doors June 15. All merchandise is currently up to 50 percent off.

The South County Office Depot, located at 6263 S. Lindbergh Blvd., will be closing its doors June 15. All merchandise is currently up to 50-percent off. When Patch stopped by on Monday, the store was still chock full of merchandise, and the remaining computers and laptops were priced at 10 percent off. A store manager Patch spoke with on Monday said he did not know why the store was closing or what would become of the property, which is owned by Suntrup Auto.  After the South County location closes, the two closest Office Depot stores will be in Arnold at 912 Arnold Commons Dr. and in Kirkwood at 1241 S. Kirkwood Rd. South County residents in search of office supplies may also visit Office Max at 4106 Lemay Ferry Rd., which is about five …

Business Spotlight: Get Your Business Featured on Patch

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kenny vaughn

4:31 pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Kenny's Bar & Grill in Beautiful Downtown Barnhart, Kitchen & Pool Hall is Open 24/7, come check us out.   more ›

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Win a $1,000 Shoe Shopping Spree at South County Center

Now through April 7, shoppers at South County Center at Lindbergh Boulevard and Lemay Ferry Road are invited to enter to win a $1000 Shoe Shopping Spree.

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 ›

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 ›

Friday, December 21, 2012

Harbor Freight Tools Opens in Southtown Plaza

Harbor Freight Tools held a ribbon cutting for their grand opening.

The Affton Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the 9th Harbor Freight Tools Store in Missouri, located at 4600 Chippewa in the Southtown Plaza Shopping Center. Since 1977, Harbor Freight Tools has been selling high quality tools at low prices. They stock over 7,000 items in categories including automotive, shop equipment, air and power tools, outdoor equipment, compressors, welding, and woodworking tools. With a lifetime guarantee on all hand tools and outstanding customer service, Harbor Freight Tools is a favorite of contractors, government agencies, schools and manufacturing companies, and with tool enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers who want a top-quality selection and great value. The results …

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Women Entrepreneurs Come Together for First Holiday Fair

Stop, Shop and Support is a shopping fair created by, organized by and exclusively featuring business-owning women in South St. Louis County.

April Bobbish had just launched her own business selling skin care products when she got the idea: a holiday vendor fair exclusively featuring local businesses owned by women. After all, Bobbish knew other women running their own businesses in Mehlville, Affton, Fenton and other South St. Louis County neighborhoods. She watched on Facebook as friends posted photos of jewelry, hair design and other products or services they were selling. “I just wanted to support small, local business and women in small business,” said Bobbish, who is an independent consultant with Apriori Beauty. “They wear so many hats these days and need the help.” Just a few weeks into her new business and just a month before Christmas, Bobbish returned to Facebook to …

April Bobbish

7:03 am on Friday, December 7, 2012

Dr Danielle Spath, you may email me at april_the_esti@yahoo.com   more ›

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Shopping Event Highlights South County's Small, Women-Owned Businesses

Get your holiday shopping done while supporting South St. Louis County businesses and The Jefferson County Pet Food Pantry.

More than 15 local, small, women-owned businesses are gathering in the Concord neighborhood in December for a two-day shopping event. "Avoid the crazy malls and large retail chains. Buy local!" the event's organizers wrote on Facebook. Stop, Shop & Support runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. December 8 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. December 9 at 11231 Concord Village Ave. Vendors include Apriori Beauty, Scentsy, It Works Wraps, Lia Sophia Jewelry, Salon Inertia, Pure Romance, 31 Gifts, Moonlight Cupcakes (Sunday only), ChocWhits Candy & Favors, Haute Haus, Flamm Realty, AMS Photography, FacePaintingstl Samantha, The Clear Bag Store, Pampered Chef, and Tupperware. Vendors will also donate goods for a raffle benefiting the Jefferson County Pet Food …

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Lindsay Toler

12:03 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Of course! I'll be doing more stories on these vendors with more information. But I can also update this story as I get more info. Also, if any vendors want to post info about the sale, go to mehlville-oakville.patch.com/announcements/new and post your own announcement! (JoAnn, does that help?) -LT   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 …

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