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Mental Health At Work: The Laws And Best Practices -...

Discussing mental health at work can be a sensitive topic. What are the legal responsibilities for accommodating someone with mental health-related issues? How should you handle a request for time off? Here's what managers need to know to meet...

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Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry

A cost-saving health insurance model specifically designed for small businesses could soon be publicly marketed in Missouri if House Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann's House Bill 942 becomes law. A...

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The Best Cities for New College Grads in 2019 - SmartAsset

Once you've put in the work to get a degree, you've got a big decision ahead of you: Where to start your career? For those who have the ability to relocate, choosing the right city can make a big difference. Some likely considerations are the...

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St. Charles Craft Beer Week

Drinks event in St. Charles, MO by St. Charles County Craft Beer Week on Tuesday, April 23 2019

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We Really Do Shoot the Messengers of Bad News, Research...

Executive Summary All jobs require us at some point to deliver bad news-whether it be a minor revelation such as a recruiter telling a prospective employee that there's no wiggle-room in salary, or something major, like when a manager must fire...

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The science of email marketing: How psychology can help...

We've all heard of the old ( ) study that said flashing the words "Eat popcorn" and "Drink Coca-Cola" between the images of a movie for just fractions of a second in the 1950s drove sales by over 50%. If that were true, then advertising would be...

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Why And How You Should Travel For Business: Benefits And ...

Last year I traveled the equivalent of going around the world four times, visiting 16 countries. I get asked all the time why and how I travel so much. Travel, to put it simply, is good for business. The best part: I fly first class and stay at...

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CHAMBER ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that three local businesses have been selected as finalists for the 2019 Small Business of the Year Award. These businesses have the opportunity to showcase their business...

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Long-Term Use of Antibiotics Tied to Heart Risks

Using antibiotics for two months or longer may be linked to an increase in a woman's risk for cardiovascular disease. The finding, published in the European Heart Journal, applied to women who used the drugs when they were 40 and older.

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15 TED Talks That Will Change Your Life

If you've watched a TED Talk or two before, you know they're surprisingly effective at serving up a quick burst of inspiration. Many TED speakers have a way of presenting ideas that can change the way you see the world in a short period of time.

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Five bills on the home stretch

With three weeks left in the session, the Missouri General Assembly continues to work on a wide variety of legislation. Numerous proposals from the Missouri Chamber's Legislative Agenda are making progress toward final passage. However, a handful ...

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Critical infrastructure requires special protection

A Missouri House committee is considering a bill that would protect Missouri's critical infrastructure and deter harmful acts of trespassing and tampering. House Bill 954 would create stronger penalties for willfully trespassing onto critical...

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MoDOT plans to raise low-lying U.S. 67 segment in West Alton

WEST ALTON * A week after the southbound lanes of Highway 67 were reopened after another round of flooding, transportation officials are looking ahead to the long-planned elevation of much of that stretch of roadway.

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Construction of new I-70 connector road approved by...

On April 11, the O'Fallon City Council authorized an agreement with R.V. Wagner Inc., to construct new connector road between the new south outer road along Interstate 70 and Veterans Memorial Parkway. To be named Brunjes Drive, the project was...

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West Clay Rehabilitation

This project was recommended in the Droste West Clay Duchesne Study.

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Convention Center Boulevard Extension

The Convention Center Boulevard (South Fairgrounds Road) Extension Project will connect two dead end sections, replace the driving surface and provide direct access to Interstate 70 at the Convention Center Boulevard interchange.

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PANEL TO DISCUSS HEALTH, PETS AND THE ENVIRONMENT AT ST. ...

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - A panel of experts from the St. Charles County Public Health Department will present "Public Health: People. Pets. Planet." from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 at the Community Commons, Spencer Road Library Branch, in...

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St. Peters FREE Sunset Fridays Concert Series Returns...

Mark your calendar now, Sunset Fridays is nearly here. Celebrate the end of your workweeks at 370 Lakeside Park with this free concert series May 17 through Aug. 9. Now in its 7th year, you'll hear old favorites and new artists you're sure to...

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St. Charles Police Department

You are invited to join us on May 8th, 7:00pm, at Baue located at 3950 West Clay as we take time to remember those Police Officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting all of us.

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Why the Zipper Merge is faster

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Why You Need a Business Strategy, Not a Social Strategy

There's no shortage of how-to articles and blog posts on leveraging the power of social media. And with this endless sea of social media-touting commentary, it's natural to think you've got to jump headfirst into the social sphere to keep your...

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Web Design Checklist: 10 Tips for a More Effective...

Are you in the process of creating a new website for your business? Want to ensure your website design project yields positive results? Chris Ducker shares his website checklist in this infographic.

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Is the Immediate Playback of Events Changing Children's...

Looking at a video right after an event can overlay and alter the actual memory of the experience, experts say. The night of the elementary school talent show, we came home to celebrate with ice cream when my mother took out her iPhone to show a...

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Austin Passes Food Waste Law Requiring Restaurants to...

Over the last few years, food waste laws have been popping up all over the globe. In 2015, France passed a proposal that requires grocery stores to donate or compost unsold food. In 2016, Italy and Denmark followed suit, implementing their own...

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A 360 Tour of the Lab Where Gatorade Is Personalizing...

The Gatorade Sports Science Institute in Florida has been running for 50 years, developing new technology for athletes. We take a look at how the lab is using A.I. to develop new technologies for better hydration.

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Movie-makers might be tempted to return to Missouri if...

JEFFERSON CITY * Lawmakers are tired of the state being passed up for projects like "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" and "Ozark," which are set in Missouri, but filmed elsewhere.

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Senate committee considers small business health...

In today's tight labor market, many small businesses in Missouri strive to retain and offer value to their employees. Providing health insurance is often a fundamental part of those efforts, but small employers are struggling to keep up with its...

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U.S. economy grew at strong 3.2% rate in first quarter

WASHINGTON * The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than expected, overcoming a host of headwinds including global weakness, rising trade tensions and a partial government...

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Salt + Smoke opens St. Charles location

Salt + Smoke is now serving its acclaimed barbecue in St. Charles. The restaurant's third location opened Thursday at 501 South Main Street. "Main Street in St. Charles is a really dynamic, cool street," owner Tom Schmidt told Off the Menu when...

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South Main Street Sidewalk

This project will extend the sidewalk and street lights on South Main Street from the Interstate 70 underpass to the existing sidewalk at 1220 South Main Street. This will create a safer walking environment for residents and businesses along Main ...

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Adopt-A-Roadway | St. Charles, MO - Official Website

The objective of the Adopt-A-Roadway Program is to create public awareness of the environmental problems, the cost of unsightly littering along city roadways and to improve the appearance of our neighborhoods.

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Take your expired / unused prescription drugs to the St. Charles County, City of St. Charles or St. Peters Police Departments on April 27
Upcoming Chamber Events
Biz Brew May 2019 - Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

BIZ BREW - Serving straight up business and spirited conversation. Come and enjoy engaging discussions with fellow chamber members and guests. * *Always remember to bring lots of your business cards to pass around.

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Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon 2019

We will be announcing the 2019 Greater St. Charles County Small Business of the Year Award winner at the St. Charles Convention Center. This luncheon will be held in conjunction with the City of St. Charles Employers of the Year Award s program.

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