Interstate Subs located in Wright City off of I-70 at exit 199 at 10 Wildcat Drive Suite E held a ribbon cutting on January 16th to mark their official opening. Owners, Robbie and Jackie Stewart, along with their sons Brian and Sean were joined by family, friends, staff, Wright City Officials and members of the Wright City, Warrenton and Foristell Chambers of Commerce to commemorate the occasion. Interstate Subs is an independently owned restaurant specializing in quick service sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts and just like home milk shakes made with hand dipped ice cream. Winter business hours are Monday thru Saturday from 10am-8pm and closed on Sunday (except for Super Bowl Sunday). For more information contact any staff member at 636-745-3300

Wright City Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member Lydia Kaiser of Kaiser Construction & Strong Tower Ranch. Kaiser Construction has built custom homes in the area for 16 years. Kaiser Construction also does basement finishing, additions, remodeling, and decks, including enclosed or screened porches. A more recent line of service is that of making commercial grade, dimensional signs from wood, urethane, plastic or metal (not vinyl) for either interior or exterior purposes. Besides the construction, additional options are design, painting and installation. Call for a free bid. Strong Tower Ranch features horsemanship and day camps, with the goal of providing quality, Christ-centered programs that are both entertaining and character building. “Strong Tower” is a reminder that we have a mighty fortress in Jesus Christ. The ranch wants children, teens and adults who come to find love and refuge from a harsh world. The priority is to help those who are at risk or less fortunate. The ranch is non-denominational, non-profit and dependent on prayers, financial support and volunteer help. Located on 102 acres in Foristell, the ranch is prepared to host programs and events for area families, churches and civic groups.

Wright City Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2009 President, Phil Cartwright, welcomed new members Jackie Stewart owner of Interstate Subs, and Debby Birger owner of Dorothy’s Family Salon. Dorothy’s Family Salon has recently moved to its new location at 100 W. 2nd St. N. which is in the strip mall just across the street from the Economy Supermarket. The salon offers hair styling, tanning, and massage. For more information call 636-745-3600.

Economy Supermarket has once again been named the Business of the Year. The business was also the recipient of the award in 2001 & 2007. As small business owners, and residents of Wright City, Jack & Mary Groeper, are to be commended for their dedication to the community through all the help and assistance they provide through their business to area organizations, as well as, to the Chamber of Commerce.

Phil Reid, Broker Owner of Westbound Real Estate, was named the Volunteer of the Year. Phil has played an integral part in the development of Warren County, as well as, the local community of Wright City. He has developed and sold land in Warren and surrounding counties for over 20 years. Prior to opening his own office, Phil lived in Japan for 4 years teaching English and studying Japanese. This led to a job working at a Tokyo real estate firm where he developed an interest in real estate and came back to Missouri to open his own business. Westbound Real Estate found its niche by specializing in residential building lots, farms, acreage, and commercial land along Highway 70. Westbound has worked with hundreds of buyers and sellers, and closed on over 1,700 properties.

Phil originally opened his office in Warrenton, but moved it to Wright City in 2003 at which time he became an active member of the Wright City Area Chamber of Commerce. He has participated in many Chamber activities either through sponsorship, donations or volunteering at Chamber events such as the Strassenbash, as well as, serving on the Board of Directors in 2006. In addition, he was instrumental in helping the Chamber of Commerce establish their first office in 2005. Phil’s business, Westbound Real Estate, was also the recipient of the Business of the Year Award in 2005.

In addition to his involvement with the Wright City Area Chamber, Phil is an active member of the Warrenton and Foristell Chambers. He is on the board for the Agape Ministry of Warren County, a member of the Warrenton Elks Club, the Rotary Club of Warren County, and the Warren County Fine Arts Council. He supports the local schools by donating annually to the Blue and Gold, Rotary, and Holy Rosary Auctions. Previously, Phil was honored with the Random Act of Kindness Award from local radio station KFAV 99.9 FM for “all the good things that he does for his employees and the community.” The Wright City Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank Phil Reid for all he does for the Community, as well as, the Chamber.