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Webster Groves business commission finalizes coffee event plan, keeps rec center and sets February, September schedule
Summary
The Webster Groves Business Development Commission set the format, timing and outreach plan for its business coffees, confirmed a speaker from Greater Saint Louis Inc. for next week’s event, and settled on keeping the rec center as the regular coffee location while retaining rotating after‑hours events.
The Webster Groves Business Development Commission agreed to hold its next business coffee next week and to keep regular morning coffees at the recreation center while scheduling after‑hours networking events around the city.
The commission said the next coffee will run roughly 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with a speaker from Greater Saint Louis Inc. and additional programming including the Green Dining Alliance and a Safe Streets table during the initial networking period. Eric, a member at large, said the plan is for networking from 8:00 to about 8:30 and a 45‑minute focal presentation starting around 8:30–8:40, followed by questions and wrap‑up time.
The commission emphasized accessibility for restaurants and other businesses that cannot attend morning events: it will continue two morning coffees a year at the rec center and schedule after‑hours events in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce to reach a broader set of businesses.
Commissioners stressed predictable scheduling so businesses can plan: the group committed to holding regular business coffees in February and September going forward. Members said the rec center’s audio‑visual capability and consistency made it the preferred regular location for the morning coffees, while after‑hours events will rotate among business districts.
The group also reviewed outreach logistics for the next coffee: volunteers will provide coffee and light pastries; the speaker will need an HDMI connection and a simple agenda; the room capacity was estimated at about 60, and organizers planned registration via an electronic invite or registration link so attendees can add the event to personal calendars.
Commissioners instructed staff and volunteers to: confirm AV and room setup with Alan Davis, finalize the speaker start time, circulate a registration link or Evite, and coordinate modest refreshments from local businesses. Jerry, representing the Chamber, secured the event location and worked with city staff to identify a speaker.
The coffee committee said it will send invitations to local chamber partners, council members (using personal email addresses where necessary), and regional stakeholders to encourage a broader, regional turnout. The commission also requested that media (West/ Kirkwood Times) be invited to the event to help publicize municipal issues raised at recent state meetings.
The commission will return to the topic at its next meeting to report final turnout, registration metrics, and any lessons for improving calendar invites and newsletter integration.
