Historical September 1988 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Skinker DeBaliviere Business Association hosts program meetings and special events eight to ten times a year. Luncheon meetings are scheduled four to six times a year typically on the third Thursday of the month.
These meetings are held in the Community Room of the Marlborough Building on DeBaliviere at Kingsbury and feature a guest speaker relevant to the business community.
Lunch is arranged through an area restaurant. SDBA also sponsors special events three or four times a year of a more social nature. Locations and times for these programs vary but they are usually scheduled in the evening.
On April 21, Gary Mestman of MestmanReznik was the featured speaker at the SDBA luncheon meeting. Mestman updated guests at the meeting on plans and progress in the development of DeBaliviere Place Center, a 36,000 square foot, two-building retail center on the west side of DeBaliviere between Forest Park Parkway and Waterman.
He stated they have four confirmed tenants and several others interested.
The project should be completed by fall. “How to feel good in spite of it all” was the topic of clinical psychologist Marlowe O. Erickson, Ph.D., at the May 19 luncheon. Erickson is an adjunct professor with Washington University’s MBA program and also has a private practice. Erickson told the group essentially that each of us is in control of ourselves—of our feelings, of our freedom, of our problems.
We control how we let people and things affect us, and we can be friends with our problems as easily as we can be enemies—it is our choice. Erickson’s good humor and unique perspective went a long way in convincing those present that laughter and fun are good for us.
In June, the SDBA sponsored a barbecue in Forest Park. Over fifty members of the Skinker DeBaliviere business community as well as neighboring U.
City Loop, Central West End, and Central Business District communities enjoyed ribs, salads, bread and cold drinks.
The picnic was underwritten by the Central West End Savings and Loan, Charles Fogg—Delmar Burger King, Jim Perry— Delmar McDonald’s, Jessie Cox—Cox, Curry and Associates, and Bruce Yampolsky—BBY, Inc., and was offered at no charge to guests.
This event was part of an ongoing effort by SDBA to build an alliance with neighboring associations.
The SDBA board of directors meets at least monthly, year round. Anyone interested in receiving notices of meetings—general and/or board, should call 862-5122 or 367-3400.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1988.
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