You have to "Toot Your Own Horn" sometimes because no one else will. If you received a promotion, an honor, expanded your business, increased your workforce, moved your place, etc. etc., let us hear from you! Get this information to the Chamber by fax, (314-831-9682), snail mail, (420 West Washington) or e-mail diana@florissantvalleycc.com. We will be happy to hear from you.

Sister Helen Negri, CEO of Child Center-Marygrove, recently received the distinction of serving children in need for the past 25 years. The award was presented by Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, Diocese of St. Louis, and Thomas Mulhearn, President of Catholic Charities, at a ceremonial mass held at Our Lady of Pillar.

The City of Florissant will host "Be a City of Florissant Community Hero" on Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Residents will have the opportunity to donate blood, learn CPR and learn how to prepare for emergencies. Space is limited so register today. You may register by calling, 314-516-2740.

The Hazelwood School District's communications/media relations department earned top awards in the 2008 Missouri School Public Relations Association's publication contest. HSD earned more awards than any other district in the state of Missouri, and earned two of the program's highest designation, Award of Excellence.

Neighbors Credit Union is selling Six Flags Tickets to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Tickets are available for purchase at all Neighbors Credit Union branches. Passes for a single day general admission (ages 3 and up) are available for $29 and season passes are available for $71. General admission tickets will be available until September.