Hey tenants! Take a break from your office, grab a glass of wine or a brew, and network with your fellow tenants!
 Be sure to RSVP at bdyer@amgcorporateoffices.com.
We are excited to see you there! 

• What is your profession and why did you choose it?

I am the Regional Sales Manager for Bell Bank Mortgage.  I have been in mortgage and banking for over 26 years.  I graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in business administration with an emphasis on finance and real estate.  I really did not choose the business, it just started as a job out of college and it just stuck for me for all these years.  I love what I do and look forward to coming to work everyday!

• What might someone be surprised to know about you?

Some are surprised to know that I have 6 children and that we have homeschooled them since 2006. I have one college graduate, two in college and three more at home. 

• Do you have a hobby, play a sport, or have any special interests?

I enjoy being with my kids at their sporting events/musical interest.  Whether I am helping coach a team, running them to practice, or just encouraging them from the sideline, this is my special interest. 

• What job would you be terrible at?

Dentist

• Who has impressed you most with what they’ve accomplished?

My mom.  While she gave countless hours to St. Luke’s Hospital as the head nurse of Labor & Delivery for more than 25 years of her 34 years of service, she also managed to come home after long shifts and put dinner on the table for our family.  Overworked, and sleep deprived, my mom was a self-sacrificing person that taught me to give your best at whatever you do in life.  Today, she has Alzheimer’s and my regular visits to see her are not nearly enough to repay her for all the ways she supported and cared for me.  No doubt she continues to make me a better person and I find myself learning more about empathy, caring for our parents, and the importance of living a life with balance between work and family.   

• Where is the most interesting place you have visited?

The Big Island in Hawaii.  Being able to see an active volcano dump into the ocean is pretty fantastic.  Touring the island via helicopter is also a lifetime memory.  Plus, the vast difference from the desert like environment in Kona to the rain forest conditions in Hilo just 80 miles apart, makes touring this island remarkable.   Pretty sure you can’t go wrong regardless of which island you visit in Hawaii.
 

• Do you have any advice based on your area of expertise?

Always get pre-approved for financing before shopping for a home. Any good realtor will require the client be pre-approved before touring homes.  Plus, working with a great lender that has the ability to tailor the pre-approval letter based on the offer you want to make, is really important.

• If you could work anywhere in the world, where would you choose?​

I think I would choose Denver as long as my office faced the mountains.  So close to amazing outdoor adventures (hiking, skiing, etc..) and still close to a major airport to travel throughout my region.
 

• How has working in a shared work space influenced your business?

This is a great environment to launch a new business or for a small company to call home every day. 
 

• What is your favorite restaurant from the St. Louis area?

Annie Gunn’s (not related)

• What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?

Snow skiing in Colorado (or any of the great resorts in the Rockies).  Stunning views and an experience that will be with you for a lifetime.
 

• Who’s your go to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?

Van Halen

​Looking for something fun and different to do this winter? A new attraction is opening in downtown St. Louis and we are excited to share the details with you!
 
St. Louis Union Station Aquarium will be opening in December of 2019!
 
They will have six galleries that feature a variety of fish from around the world.
 Confluence - features fish from Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
Global Rivers - has fish from South America, Africa and Southeast Asia.
Changing Rivers-is an interactive gallery teaching you about how dams, erosion and human water use change the rivers.
Oceans Shore- fish from where the rivers meet the ocean. Also interactive you can feed the stingrays and sharks.
Shark Cannon- their largest aquarium that is 250,000 gallons and has over 80 sharks and schools of fish.
Deep Oceans- the last gallery that uses technology to see unique deep-sea creatures.
They offer interactions with the animals and a behind the scenes tour for an additional fee.

Looking for more fun? They also have attractions near Union Station including the giant Ferris wheel overlooking St. Louis, a Carousel, Grand Hall 3D light show, a fire and light show, mini golf course, rope course, mirror maze and a Polar Express train ride. You can also host events there for corporate events, weddings and birthdays.
 
Want to grab a bite to eat? There is five places to eat and they even serve alcohol! The Train Shed, St. Louis Union Station Soda Fountain, 1894 Cafe, Laundry’s Seafood and the Beverage Car.
 
So go on down and have some fun this winter!
 Location: 201 S 18th St
St. Louis, MO 63103
 
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 10am to 6pm
Friday - Saturday 10am to 9pm.
 
Tickets: Adult $25
Child (3-12) $18
 
For more information check out their website! https://www.stlouisaquarium.com/
 
 

It's almost time for Thanksgiving! Every family has their own traditions. We found some of the weirdest traditions out there. Have you heard of these traditions? 

Breaking Wishbone- You take the clavicle bone of the turkey, which is also called a wishbone, and two people grab either side of it and pull it apart. Whoever gets the bigger half is the winner and they make a wish.
​Turkey Pardoning- Every year since 1989, when President George Bush formalized it, the President will pardon a turkey from thanksgiving.
Turducken-Some families decide to do a turducken for thanksgiving instead of a turkey. A turducken is a chicken stuffed inside a duck and that duck stuffed inside a turkey.
Turkey Trot- People will dress up as turkeys and run marathons for charities on thanksgiving.
Turkey Bowling- This tradition started at a grocery store. Instead of using a bowling ball, they use a frozen turkey to knock down pins.
Turkey Toss-The turkey toss began by high schoolers who dress up dead turkeys in baby onesies set them on fire and then toss them across a football field to see who can toss them the furthest. 

• What is your profession and why did you choose it?

            My profession is Marketing Technology Specialist, I did not actually choose it but evolved into it. By education, I am an Engineer, however, having tons of experience in Corporate Sales and Marketing, This was a natural evolution to bridge the Gap between Sales/Marketing and Technology, which I am very good at. It is especially more relevant these days as everything is going digital and online.

• How long have you owned your own business?

I have owned my business, WSI Digital,  for nearly 10 years.

• What inspired you to own your own business?

I started in 2010, when digital was just taking off, and businesses were looking for newer avenues to market and grow their business. Having a lot of experience in the digital arena, I felt that I could help small and medium size businesses grow their business using technology.  Our Agency is a full service digital Agency. We help Businesses developing a simple website to full Campaigns to for new customer acquisition to building their brand. We work closely with Google, BING,  Yahoo and many other social media  channels. We can design and execute a strategy to grow any business, B2C or B2B .

• What might someone be surprised to know about you?

When I was in College, I used to be a bartender of a night club.

• Do you have a hobby, play a sport, or have any special interests?

 I love to read in my spare time and play golf. I also enjoy travelling abroad with family. 

• What job would you be terrible at?

I would be terrible at dancing, though I enjoy listening to music, just not good at dancing. 

• Who has impressed you most with what they’ve accomplished?

Warren Buffet always has impressed me with his fiscal discipline, and attitude towards Money. His philanthropic work is very commendable.

• Where is the most interesting place you have visited?

             I have visited many interesting places, one I enjoy the most is Australia. Its landscape and people are amazing.

• Do you have any advice based on your area of expertise?

Being in the digital space, I would say this is the most economical way to market any business, from startup to a large corporation. I still find many businesses still using old traditional ways to market, and not using digital platform. With technology disrupting market place constantly, every business should delve into the technology, or they will be left behind. because most of their customers are moving to digital platforms..
Automation not only helps you reach more prospects but also makes you more productive and saves money in the end.

• If you could work anywhere in the world, where would you choose?

    I love St. Louis, it is a great place to grow family and work.

• How has working in a shared work space influenced your business?

            I have used AMG for many years, and I find the shared space very useful. As i can use many resources in one fixed price. it has saved me a lot in the long run.

• What is your favorite restaurant from the St. Louis area?

            I like vin de set, it has a  great french cuisine.

• What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?

             Travel to far places, if you get a chance. It opens up your mind and you learn a great deal about other cultures.

• Who’s your go to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?

             I still enjoy old music, my favorite band would be the Rolling Stones, they have something for every mood.
 
I can be reached at
Adesh sharma
Chief Digital Strategist
WSI Digital
400 Chesterfield Center
Chesterfield, MO 63011
https://wsismm.com
Email: asharma@wsismm.com

Halloween is coming up! So, get ready to get scared! Here are some haunted houses in the St. Louis area. They all vary from the traditional haunted house to zombie paintball. So get out and have some fun!
​
The Darkness in Soulard features two floors of The Darkness, a Monster Museum, Terror Visions 3D, 3 minute Escape Room and The Hive Zombie Experience. 
Address:  1525 S 8th St, St. Louis, MO 63104-3811, USA
Website:https://www.thedarkness.com/haunted-house-in-stlouis-missouri-thedarkness/?id=cms/america-scariest-haunted-house-the-darkness-haunted-house
 

CreepyWorld in Fenton has the same production company as The Darkness. If you plan to visit both, purchase a combination ticket.
Address: 1400 S Old Hwy 141, Fenton, MO 63026, USA
Website:https://www.creepyworld.com/

House of Occult at Lemp Brewery is in St.louis underneath the Lemp Brewery in real caves.
​Address: 3500 Lemp Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA
Website:https://www.lemphauntedhouse.com/

Fright Fest at Six Flags St.Louis! Ride your favorite rollercoaster at night!
​Address: 4900 Six Flags Rd, Eureka, MO 63025, USA
Website:https://www.sixflags.com/stlouis/special-events/fright-fest

Haunted Paintball Park in Millstadt, IL includes Haunted Paintball Hayride, Haunted Trail, Rental Gun and 100 Paintballs.
​Address: 3545 Douglas Rd, Millstadt, IL 62260-2517, USA
Website:http://hauntedpaintballpark.com/

Ravens Curse in Centralia, IL includes a haunted house, escape room, and zombie obstacle course.
Address: 302 Swan Ave, Centralia, IL 62801-6128, USA
Website:http://ravenscurse.com/
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Red's Corn Maze Massacre in Eureka has a haunted corn maze and haunted hayride.
​Address: 8004 Twin River Rd, Eureka, MO 63025, USA
Website: https://www.brookdalefarmsinc.com/eureka-fear-farm

 Earlier this month, AMG Corporate Offices launched an online Client Portal to enhance your experience with us! Along with this portal, you now have the ability to reserve Conference Rooms online. Here is a quick guide of how to reserve a Conference Room online:

If you have any questions or need help reserving a room, please let us know and we can assist you!

Did you know that studies show 9 out of 10 meeting attendees daydream during a generic meeting setup? Half of employees waste an average of 30 minutes a day searching for a space to hold a meeting.  Video Conferencing is becoming more and more popular because the benefits surpass those of generic conference calls.

Check out why you should integrate video conferencing into your business practice:

Better meetings lead to better business relationships
Standard conference calls are audio-only. Communication is enhanced when there is a need to hold eye contact, even “virtual” eye contact. Take the conference call to the next level by utilizing video and audio capabilities to achieve greater success with effective communication.

Bring the team together 
Do you work with people that are scattered all over the country? Meeting as a team boosts communication and productivity.

Reduced Travel 
Cut expenses by eliminating unnecessary travel for what could be accomplished in a video conference call. 

Improved Recruitment 
Are you hiring? Are you a recruiting agency? Many initial interviews occur over the phone and the interviewer is unable to asses the applicant as efficiently as you could through video conferencing. The interviewer gets a better chance to engage the applicant to see if they align with expectations.

Don't forget that you have access to video conferencing here at AMG Corporate Offices! We have Dual HD Monitors paired with audio and visual equipment so that your next video conference is a success! Our equipment is able to hold a conference with up to 100 attendees including share your screen capabilities and record your meeting feature!

​Inquire with AMG Staff for more information! 

What is your profession and why did you choose it?  
I am an Attorney. I chose this profession because it gives me a unique opportunity to help people and advocate for them when they are going through tough times. I started out my career working for the State as an Assistant Prosecutor. Now, I primarily do criminal defense and traffic law.
 
How long have you owned your own business?  
I started B. Block Law LLC four years ago at the end of 2015. Two former clients reached out to me for help on the same day, and I saw it as God sending me a sign to open my own business.

What inspired you to own your own business?  
A few other people that graduated school a year before me started their own firms, and they helped inspire me to think that I could do it too. My Marketing background in college also helped prepare me.
 
What might someone be surprised to know about you?  
In college, I was the Editor-In-Chief for our newspaper The Omnibus at Southwest Baptist University.
 
Do you have a hobby, play a sport, or have any special interests?  
I have a wonderful wife, Adria. I ran a pizza blog called stlpizzaguy.com that got more than 30,000 views. So I love eating pizza 3-4 times a month. I have recently started playing the piano again.
 
What job would you be terrible at?  
I don’t think there’s many jobs that I would be bad at. I would definitely be a bad ballet dancer though.
 
Who has impressed you most with what they’ve accomplished?  
My parents are both awesome people, Tom and Donna Block. They have been there for me in good and bad times. I look up to them because they are genuine, every-day people who raised three great children.

Where is the most interesting place you have visited?  
 Europe. When I was a senior in high school I went to Rome, Florence and Paris for a whirlwind week of spring break. I liked seeing the history there.
 
Do you have any advice based on your area of expertise?  
First, in the area of DWI law. Many people hear the advice never to blow into a breathalyzer machine. But depending on the part of the state you are in, the circumstance of your case, and changes in Missouri Law, this could be bad advice and do more harm to you for refusing the test. Always consult with a professional.
 
My second piece of advice, is don’t let Google take the place of a lawyer for real legal advice. There’s so much information out there, and it can be confusing.
 
If you could work anywhere in the world, where would you choose?  
San Diego California. I think the weather is great there year-round but not much work would get done.
 
How has working in a shared work space influenced your business?  
It’s nice to see people from different careers sharing space because we are not competitors or coworkers and we have a friendly environment. Also working in a shared space gives a great impression to clients with the beautiful conference room and other amenities that I would not be able to afford on my own.
 
What is your favorite restaurant from the St. Louis area?  
Charlie Gittos. I love Italian food and pizza.
 
What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?  
Do something kind for someone who you KNOW has no ability to pay you back or return the favor.
 
Who’s your go to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?  
Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, or Queen. Springsteen and Dylan are both great songwriters. Queen is an awesome band and I’ve started listening to them more after Bohemian Rhapsody the movie.