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Taste of U City Packs People In Thursday

The University City Chamber of Commerce held its second Taste of U City at Heman Park Community Center Thursday.

Crowds packed Heman Community Center Thursday for the second Taste Of U City. This year’s event supported Operation Food Search.  Participating restaurants included Al-Tarboush Deli, Anheuser-Busch, Bob’s Seafood, Brentmoor, Cheese-ology Macaroni and Cheese, De Palm Tree, Fitz’s Root Beer, Fortel’s Pizza, Frank and Helen's Pizzeria, Fro-Yo Frozen Yogurt, House of India, Jimmy Johns, La Monarca, LuLu’s Seafood Restaurant, Major Brands, Market Pub House, The Melting Pot, Meshuggah Cafe, Momo's Pizzeria and Tavern, Nicos, Noodles and Co., Olive Supermarket, Papa John's Pizza, Pasta House, Qdoba, Ranoush, Schnucks, St. Louis Kollel Bookstore, Three Kings Public House, Tokyo Seafood Buffet, Tutti-Fruitti and Vernon’s BBQ. This year’s event …

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Time to Eat: Taste of U City Is Thursday Night

The University City Chamber of Commerce will hold its second Taste of U City at Heman Park Community Center.

Who's ready to taste some of the best food University City and the Delmar Loop has to offer?  The second Taste Of U City is Thursday, May 9, from 5-8 p.m. at Heman Community Center. This year’s event, co-sponsored by Fifth/Third Bank, also supports Operation Food Search.  See our 2012 coverage: Taste of U City Showcases Area's Best Eats The all-inclusive tickets are $20, plus a donation of canned goods for OFS. Once inside, guests may taste a variety of food and drinks from more than 30 local restaurants and specialty food stores. This includes beer from Anheuser-Busch, mixed drinks from Major Brands, and a full variety of ethnic foods.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.universitycitychamber.com, in advance at the University City …

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U City Day at the Ballpark: Ticket Sales Extended

The deadline to buy tickets for U City Day at Busch Stadium has been extended to May 2.

Haven't bought your tickets to join other University City residents at Busch Stadium for U City Day at the Ballpark? There is still time.  The University City school and business community will be cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, May 19, at the 1:15 p.m. game with the Brewers.  The deadline to purchase tickets has been extended until May 2. Brittany Woods Middle School's Dr. Jamie Jordan, the 2013 Missouri Middle School Principal of the Year, will throw out a ceremonial pitch at the Cardinal game. This is the second year in a row that Jordan has been recognized for her excellence in building leadership.   The tickets are $20 for an infield terrace reserved seat with a face value of $44 and a free hot dog and soda.   Kids who …

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BWMS Principal to Throw Out First Pitch at Cardinals Game

U City Day at the Ballpark Is Sunday, May 19.

The University City school and business community will be cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, May 19, at the 1:15 p.m. game with the Brewers.   Brittany Woods Middle School's Dr. Jamie Jordan, the 2013 Missouri Middle School Principal of the Year, will throw out a ceremonial pitch at the Cardinal game. This is the second year in a row that Jordan has been recognized for her excellence in building leadership.   The tickets are $20 for an infield terrace reserved seat with a face value of $44 and a free hot dog and soda.   Kids who arrive early get a pair of high sports socks.  Buying Tickets All School District of University City public school PTOs are selling the tickets at their schools. The U City Chamber of Commerce has …

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Get Out: The Taste of U City Is May 9

The University City Chamber of Commerce will hold its second Taste of U City at Heman Park Community Center.

The second Taste Of U. City is Thursday, May 9, from 5-8 p.m. at Heman Community Center.  This year’s event, co-sponsored by Fifth/Third Bank, also supports Operation Food Search.  The all-inclusive tickets are $20, plus a donation of canned goods for OFS. Once inside, guests may taste a variety of food and drinks from more than 30 local restaurants and specialty food stores. This includes beer from Anheuser-Busch, mixed drinks from Major Brands, and a full variety of ethnic foods.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.universitycitychamber.com, in advance at the University City Public Library, or at the door.   Participating restaurants include: This year’s event will include cooking demonstrations and local entertainment, along with …

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U City Day at the Ballpark Is Sunday, May 19

The St. Louis Cardinals game is Sunday, May 19.

The University City school and business community will be cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, May 19, at the 1:15 p.m. game with the Brewers.   Pay only $20, and get an infield terrace reserved seat with a face value of $44 and a free hot dog and soda.   Kids who arrive early get a pair of high sports socks.  Buying Tickets All School District of University City public school PTOs are selling the tickets at their schools. The U City Chamber of Commerce has tickets for sale at Fifth Third Bank inside Schnucks on Olive, at both U City Royal Bank locations, The Silver Lady and Hats-N-Stuff in the Loop, and at the University City Library.   Or stay at home and buy your tickets from the Chamber website.

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Chamber, City to Host Look at Olive Boulevard Business

The event will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30.

The University City Chamber of Commerce and the City of University City are hosting Olive Boulevard: What's Down the Road? today from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Heman Park Community Center. The joint meeting will update Olive Boulevard property owners, businesses and interested community members on planned and proposed activities. Those in attendance will hear details about: Light refreshments will be served. For more details call Ellen Bern at 337-2489 or Ray Lai at 505-8502.

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Year in Review: Top Business Stories of 2012

A look at the top University City business stories of 2012.

As 2012 winds down, University City Patch is taking a look back at the top stories of the year. Here are the top business stories of 2012 and their original run dates. What do you think the biggest business story of the year was in U City? Tell us in the comments.

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U City Chamber of Commerce Names 2013 Officers

The officers were elected at a Dec. 11 board meeting.

The University City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted in the following slate of officers and directors for 2013 at its Dec. 11 board meeting:  Directors include Irina Bursak, AW Healthcare; Jack Fishman, attorney; Yolanda Hairston, Fifth/Third Bank; Lars Johnson, Twain Rentals; Bill Krenn, Winco; Denise Niemann, Brentmoor; Mike Stevenson, Royal Bank; and Jeff Weintrop, The Silver Lady.  The Chamber wishes to extend a special thanks to its retiring 2012 officers including President Lars Johnson, Secretary Linda Locke and Treasurer Hugo Figueira who worked very hard getting the Chamber through the first year of operations. 

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Chamber Holds 'A Night at the Casino'

The event drew a crowd to the Heman Park Community Center.

The University City Chamber of Commerce held "A Night at the Casino" at the Heman Park Community Center on Saturday. Guests received a pile of chips to play poker, blackjack, roulette, craps and slot machines. The chips won at the gaming tables became chances to win prizes throughout the evening. To see more photos of the evening check out the photo gallery on University City Patch's Facebook page.

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