October 26, 2018 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Santa's North Pole Dash
We're looking for a few good volunteers to help put on our 8th annual Santa's North Pole Dash, to be held on Saturday, December 1st. 

The 5K run and 1-Mile Walk starts on Riverside Drive at Pike Street with the pancake breakfast to be held in Frontier Park by the Katy Depot. 

Children's Snowman Shuffle is held at 8 am on Riverside Drive at Jefferson.

All volunteers will receive a themed shirt on the morning of the run at the Volunteer check in booth.
News You May Have Missed
Chamber office number is 636-946-0633

Space on the billboards are limited to:
30 slots on I-70 / Hwy. 94
30 slots on Hwy.364 / Hwy. 94
20 slots on Hwy 370 / 3rd Street
2019 Billboard Space Available Monday and
Featuring a New Billboard Location
We will begin selling billboard space for the 2019 year beginning Monday and we're lucky to have a new location to add to our inventory!

The billboard locations include our I-70 / Hwy 94 and Hwy 370 / 3rd Street locations, but we've also acquired space on the billboard located on Hwy. 364 (Westbound) just .5 miles West of Hwy. 94 (just past Heritage Landing overpass). This board will be visible to Westbound traffic!

Call the Chamber office for more details - as space on the boards is very limited.
Chamber Board Endorses Prop D on November 6 Ballot

Proposition D increases the motor fuel tax by 2.5-cents per year for the next four years to help fund the Missouri Highway Patrol and provided additional monies for cities and counties for road improvements.

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The 10 Most Intriguing Travel Destinations for 2019

Here, our top destinations worth zeroing in on in 2019, from an Argentinian wine region to-wait for it-Missouri

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Parson joins St. Louis area leaders in pushing for state ...

BERKELEY * Gov. Mike Parson and a bipartisan group of St. Louis area governmental leaders came together Tuesday to push for passage of Proposition D, the proposed state gasoline tax increase on the Nov. 6 ballot. "It's probably not the most...

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Road Construction to Widen Mid Rivers Mall Dr. from Dye...

The City of St. Peters is scheduled to begin construction to widen Mid Rivers Mall Drive from Dye Club Road to Cottleville Parkway on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. This is part of the Mid Rivers Mall Drive Corridor Improvements project to improve safety ...

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Beginner's guide to succession planning: 6 essential...

What are you doing to make sure your business is prepared for the future? Succession planning is key. Get the insight you need to get started now. Put these practical tips to work for your organization using our easy-to-follow beginner's guide to ...

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4 tips on how to succeed with Stories

Blame it on Snapchat. Back in 2013, the upstart social network debuted Stories-vertical, ephemeral slideshows made of a mix of pics and videos shot by users over the course of a day. Snapchat's teen users loved the format, though the rest of the...

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5 Mantras of Successful Entrepreneurs You Can Use to...

4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I've been in business for myself for more than 18 years, growing one marketing agency from bankruptcy to a multimillion-dollar firm that I was able to sell at a really nice ...

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Fort Zumwalt ensembles selected among state's best

Fort Zumwalt will be well-represented at the annual Missouri Music Educators' Association Conference in January 2019. The West High Jazz and Madrigal Ensemble and the North High Jazz Band were chosen to perform at the conference. From nearly 200...

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midriversnewsmagazine.com
Course Coffee Roasters Brings Single-Origin Coffee and...

Brandon and Sarah Runk had only been roasting coffee at the St. Charles Farmers Market for a little while before they had a truly serendipitous meeting. The couple met the future owners of Farm Table Creative, who were hoping to open a...

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Election Preview: Candidates, issues on the Nov. 6 ballot

In anticipation of the Nov. 6 general election, candidates in contested races only were invited to answer the following questions: Why are you running and what are your priorities if elected? What are your qualifications for holding public...

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midriversnewsmagazine.com
Gold Block Ventures, Chase Properties acquire New Town...

A 157-unit apartment complex in St. Charles has been sold. Denver-based investment firm Gold Block Ventures, in a partnership with St. Louis-based Reiter & Associatesand Ohio-based Chase Properties, acquired the New Town Apartments in an...

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TARGET 8: Fact Check about the details of Proposition D

COLUMBIA - Proposition D is a measure on the November ballot that would increase the gas tax throughout Missouri. The current gas tax has not been increased since 1996. It is currently 17 cents, but according to SaferMO.com, inflation puts the...

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www.komu.com
Walmart's strategy to beat Amazon

Walmart is in the biggest fight of its 68-year history.

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Digital Transformation Success Depends on So Much More...

There is a common misconception that digital transformation involves nothing more than installing a new technology platform: Roll out the software, and everything in your business miraculously transforms around it. But digital transformation...

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4 Major Signs Your Leadership Skills Need Attention

Imagine being physically and mentally disturbed by the thought of walking into work. This is the reality for too many employees, and it primarily stems from the incapable leaders they work under every day. These leaders treat others poorly,...

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The Brass Rail Steakhouse delivering over 10,000 dinners ...

A St. Louis area restaurant is upping its game this year for Thanksgiving. The O'Fallon, Missouri is adding a winter clothes donation to its annual tradition of cooking holiday meals for the community. The Brass Rail Steakhouse will deliver more...

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Petrichor Brewing to Open in O'Fallon, Missouri, in...

A new brewery is set to bring American-style craft beer and pizza to O'Fallon, Missouri, next year. Petrichor Brewing plans to open at 7434 Village Center Drive in the Winghaven neighborhood in early 2019. The brewpub comes from brothers Jonathan ...

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Indie Eatery Now Open in St. Peters, Serving Brunch With ...

In St. Peters, Missouri, a husband-and-wife duo strive to bring creative homestyle cooking with a focus on organic products to the neighborhood they live in. Shannon and AJ Thompson opened Indie Eatery on Sept. 20, featuring casual brunch items...

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Upcoming Chamber Events
Lunch with Leaders November 6,2018

Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business community leaders. Program: networking, Networking, NETWORKING!!! This meeting is sponsored by Vivial

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Morning Brew - November 2018

Networking Event - A perfect blend of friends and conversation! Stop by for a cuppa jo, a warm smile and new connections. You ll meet friendly chamber members from various industries. Bring your business cards to swap you ll leave with a...

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Biz Brew - November 14, 2018 - Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade

Join us for our Biz Brew - Serving Straight Up Business and Spirited Conversation. Come Network with your fellow peers. It s Business During Hours!

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Member Visits & Ribbon Cuttings
311 Wine House & Beer Garden Celebrates Grand Opening...

311 Wine House & Beer Garden Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting

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Flash Flyer Publications

Flash Flyer Publications: Holly, Lauren and Kevin Sr....HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH THE CHAMBER. If you are wanting an inexpensive way to offer a discount to your customers, call them at...

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Creative Graphic Solutions

Creative Graphic Solution is a full- service sign and design studio. Needing signage or maybe you would like your car or truck wrapped, call Kyle and 314-814-3554. Or send him an email at...

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Tracy's Painted Things

Tracy's Painted Things: Are you starting to shop for Christmas? Stop in to see Teraesa and ask her to show you all the beautiful resin clocks she has recently made, the cute treat jars for your...

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