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April 10, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News

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The Difference Between Marketing and Advertising Please join us online for the second session of our Business Education Series. Our topic will be: The Difference Between Marketing and Advertising, presented by Josh Tolley, owner of Purple Monkey Garage and syndicated radio talk show host. Read more www.gstccc.com

News You May Have Missed

Senior Care Needs Your Help Senior care is of vital importance during this COVID-19 crisis. We need to make sure that senior care facilities have all the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) we need to protect the most vulnerable of us and be able to continue to work with... Read more www.gstccc.com Governor Parson Orders Schools Remain Closed for... In today's COVID-19 briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced that all Missouri public and charter school buildings will remain closed through the remainder of the academic year. This recommendation was made to Governor Parson today by the... Read more governor.mo.gov COVID19 - Statewide Stay at Home Order: Business... The Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services issued a statewide Stay at Home order, effective Monday, April 6, 2020, through Friday, April 24, 2020, in response to the spread of COVID-19 in our state. The order provides... Read more content.govdelivery.com St. Louis food wholesalers now selling direct to general ... As the coronavirus pandemic continues to reshape how the local food industry does business, longstanding St. Louis food wholesalers are getting creative in how they reach consumers. Companies such as Kern Meat Company, Ole Tyme Produce, Kuna... Read more www.stlmag.com Live Streams - The Social Distancing Festival Please note that all events listed here are converted to EDT (GMT-4). We have included the appropriate time zones with the post title. Also be aware that some events require registration, so be sure to sign in ahead of time! Read more www.socialdistancingfestiva... Missouri Legislature passes supplemental budget with... The Missouri General Assembly has passed a historic $6 billion supplemental budget bill to fund the state through the end of the fiscal year and help the state fight COVID-19. The budget includes $5.6 billion in federal funding to help supplant... Read more mochamber.com How Will We Know When It's Time to Reopen the Nation? Experts offer four benchmarks that can serve as a guide for cities and states, eliminating some of the guesswork. Everyone wants to know when we are going to be able to leave our homes and reopen the United States. That's the wrong way to frame it. Read more www.nytimes.com Comfort in a crisis: How brands can help us feel better In an age of lockdown and uncertainty, consumers have got a taste for nostalgia as they look for brands to offer a much-needed dose of comfort. With liberty curtailed and the fear of pandemic competing with the tedium of isolation, we can surely... Read more www.marketingweek.com Manoush Zomorodi: How boredom can lead to your most... Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular? It's because when your body goes on autopilot, your brain gets busy forming new neural connections that connect ideas and solve... Read more www.ted.com The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): A... The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) is part of the federal government's effort to minimize the economic impact felt by American families dealing with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Together with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief... Read more www.insperity.com Coronavirus Resources for Missouri Employers Links to important state and national resources for employers: If you need immediate assistance, please call the Missouri Department of Healthand Senior Services COVID-19 hotline: 877-435-8411 Full text of the order Department of Economic... Read more mochamber.com Virtual Job Fair Austin Machine Austin Machine is now hiring for Clean Up Members, CNC Mill Machinists, CNC Lathe Machinists and CNC Lead Person. Lowe's Lowe's has openings for part-time, full-time and seasonal roles. Call or text 636-459-1261 to schedule an... Read more www.sccmo.org How to Provide Great Customer Service During a Crisis Over the past month, small businesses have been grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. During challenging situations, it's important to be transparent and proactively communicate with your customers. Listed below are six ways you... Read more www.uschamber.com

Bounce Back St. Peters SAFETY * SOLIDARITY * STIMULUS Bounce Back St. Peters serves to offer two free services to support St. Peters and surrounding communities as we all find a way through these unprecedented times. First, we are distributing a COVID-19 awareness and... Read more www.gstccc.com Classic Sign Services - We can beat this together We can beat this together: We are turning around orders in 2 days or less at this time. How can we solve a problem for you from crowd control to pick ups point. Your logos can be added to any signage. WE WILL SURVIVE Read more www.gstccc.com Missouri Legislature passes supplemental budget with... The Missouri General Assembly has passed a historic $6 billion supplemental budget bill to fund the state through the end of the fiscal year and help the state fight COVID-19. The budget includes $5.6 billion in federal funding to help supplant... Read more mochamber.com Keeping the Lights On - Business Resiliency Livestream... Join us for a business resiliency livestream in partnership with America s SBDC An actionable business resiliency plan could mean the difference between business continuity or closure. You are Invited to join Grow with Google and America s SBDC... Read more www.gstccc.com Governor Parson Assures Missourians Food Supply Chain... Governor Parson was joined by Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams, Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Chris Chinn, and... Read more governor.mo.gov Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, St. Charles, Missouri. 3,338 likes · 181 talking about this. We are the St. Louis region's second largest chamber representing the interests and... Read more www.facebook.com MO Emergency Rule aims to provide help to first... JEFFERSON CITY, MO - Gov. Mike Parson announced an emergency rule aimed at assisting first responders. He said any first responder who tests positive for COVID-19 will be treated as if they contracted the illness while on the job, making them... Read more fox2now.com Everything we know about coronavirus in St. Louis On Thursday, St. Louis City reported a total of 565 cases of COVID-19 and 13 deaths due to the virus. St. Louis County reported 1,337 cases and 28 deaths. Both the city and county have released websites with up-to-date information on the number... Read more www.stlmag.com How the COVID-19 Stimulus Tax Credit Applies to... The spread of COVID-19 has had devastating effects on communities and industries around the world, especially restaurants. As restaurant sales plummeted nearly 80% in the past month because of COVID-19, restaurants pivoted operations to focus on... Read more pos.toasttab.com The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security... The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act is the $2 trillion federal stimulus package you've heard about in the media. Known more commonly as the CARES Act, the legislation was signed into law on March 27, 2020, and went into... Read more www.insperity.com A bipartisan alternative to the US unemployment crisis... A progressive representative and a conservative senator have each proposed that the federal government cover workers' wages. Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, wrote an op-ed calling for the government to cover 80% of wages.... Read more www.businessinsider.com Feeling Scatterbrained? Here's Why. Stress, like a global pandemic, puts our brains into 'fight or flight' mode, disrupting attention, memory, breathing and sleep. But experts say it's all very normal. - Mignon Fogarty, author and podcast host Mignon Fogarty was a few weeks into... Read more www.nytimes.com Coronavirus Webinars: Free Resources, Advice for Small... Over the past month, small business owners have been faced with a host of difficult decisions due to the economic downturn caused by the new coronavirus. Finally, here's an easy one: Attend a series of free webinars on helping small businesses... Read more www.thepennyhoarder.com

Virtual Morning Brew Registration Open Now

VIRTUAL - Morning Brew - April 2020 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... Read more www.gstccc.com

Resources

New and Updated Resources from the U.S. Chamber The U.S. Chamber continues to create, update, and evolve its various guides and resources to continue bringing you the information you need. We encourage you to utilize and share the following items as you see fit: Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist Temporary Paid Leave and Family Medical Leave Guide Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program Guide Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide Coronavirus Small Business Guide Coronavirus Response Toolkit Paycheck Protection Program - **Application Now Available** If you are seeking assistance - DO NOT WAIT to apply. The U.S. Department of Treasury issued additional guidance yesterday regarding the Paycheck Protection Program. Links to the resources provided by Treasury can be found on their    webpage   . A top-line overview of the program can be found here. If you’re a lender, more information can be found here. If you’re a borrower, more information can be found here. The application for borrowers can be found here. When Can I Apply The Paycheck Protection Program application process will roll out in two phases, one week apart. On April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can begin applying for these loans. On April 10, 2020, independent contractors and self-employed individuals can begin applying. The SBA advises that all businesses should “apply as quickly as you can because there is a funding cap.” Where Can I Apply You can apply through any existing SBA lender or through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating. Other regulated lenders will be available to make these loans once they are approved and enrolled in the program. You should consult with your local lender as to whether it is participating. Visit  www.sba.gov   for a list of SBA lenders.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY PAYCHECK PROTECTION LOAN APPLICATION

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans  Available to businesses and nonprofits, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.  Apply online directly with SBA . SBA Economic Injury Disaster Advance  Applicants for SBA’s economic injury disaster loan program can apply for a loan advance of up to $10,000. To access the advance, you must apply for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). Funds will be made available within three days of a successful application, and this loan advance will not have to be repaid.   Apply online directly with SBA .

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A COVID-19 ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN

ToGo / Take Out / Delivery We've compiled a useful list of restaurants throughout the region who offer take out. This is a very crucial time during this unprecedented event- which is why our local businesses, especially our restaurants, need us now more than ever. Restaurants are welcome to complete the form to be added to the list. Virtual Retailers Small businesses will be some of the first to feel the effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We want to do what we can to help them. Please consider purchasing product or gift cards from the following businesses to help them weather the current pandemic. Use the button above to visit the website and check out the list of online stores. If you are a business that has an online presence, click the button and complete the form to be added to the list.

Post A Job The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce has made posting and finding a job easier for our community! If you are an EMPLOYER, you can create a job posting on our jobs board by visiting  www.GSTCCC.com  and clicking the yellow image. You do not need to be a member of the Chamber to utilize this free tool. Feel free to include a detailed job description and a business logo. Temporarily Out of Work? Check out our Jobs Board. Do you have friends or family that have been temporarily laid off due to the Covid - 19 pandemic? Feel free to share the website above and check out all the jobs posted for immediate hire on our jobs board.

COVID - 19 Updates A state of emergency about the public health crisis COVID-19 ("coronavirus") has been declared in March 2020 by U.S. President Donald Trump, Missouri Governor Mike Parson and St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. All residents and... Read more www.edcscc.com

Billboard Available

Billboard Space Available Just a FEW Billboards left for 2020! Cycles are 28 days long, $100, If you didn’t secure yours yet, you have a last chance before they’re gone! This is what’s available, if you’re interested for Hwy 364/94, contact Lori by email or by phone at 636-946-0633 x 103. May 25 - 10 left (Hwy. 364) June 22 – 6 left (Hwy. 364) 1 spot available on I-70 @ Cave Springs Aug 17 – 2 left (Hwy. 364) Nov 9 – 4 left Dec 7 – 7 left *Availability on a first come, first serve basis & subject to change without notice .

Call Lori Tainter to reserve your space at 636-946-0633 or email her at Lori@GSTCCC.com

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