April 28, 2023 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News

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Finalists Named for 2023 Small Business of the Year


The St. Charles Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Small Business of the Year Award. This recognition is presented each year during May, when we recognize Small Business Month.


After being nominated as a business of distinction, nominated owners complete an extensive application which is judged by a collection of past recipients of the award. Join us in congratulating our three finalists:


·     Budget Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

·     La Belle Vie

·     Ninni Co.


In the coming weeks, video presentations will be created for each of our finalists. These videos will be revealed, along with our 2023 Small Business of the Year at our Awards Presentation, to be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 11 am to 1 pm at the St. Charles Convention Center – One Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO 63303.


Tickets can be purchased online through the Chamber’s Website Calendar at www.StCharlesRegionalChamber.com or by calling 636-946-0633.


** shown in photo above are the finalists and recipient of the 2022 Small Business of the Year.

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The ShopSt.C Digital Gift Card may be what you are looking for. It can be purchased online, printed or sent to them via e-mail or text, and can only be spent at a growing number of participating St. Charles County Businesses.

St. Charles County merchants can become a participating business that accepts the ShopSt.C Digital Gift Card by clicking on the "Become a participating merchant" link below, scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on "Apply to Join". Chamber membership not required.


Shop St. Charles County

Do you want to buy that special someone a unique gift? Are you unable to decide what to buy them? Would you like your gift to support a local St. Charles County Business?


Similar to other online marketplaces, businesses have their own shop on the website with a back-end login to manage their shop, products, respond to inquiries, and fulfill orders.


As a fully-functioning e-commerce marketplace, customers can purchase products and services directly on the website, all while having access to browse business information, custom services, upcoming events, and more.


Save time and find great local products. No longer will you have to visit every storefront or website of businesses in your community to find what you’re looking for. You’ll be able to shop and buy from many local businesses right in the comfort of your own home. No store hours, we’re always open!


Shops currently in the Marketplace include: Detail 360, Heathered Rose Boutique, Cotton Candy Cravings, Hook & Needle Fishing - Check back often - More Shops to Come

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You're invited to promote your business through the Local St. Charles podcast. Done in conjunction with Ken Tucker and ChangeScape web, members of the St. Charles Regional Chamber have the opportunity to share their successes, their stories, and their challenges. Podcasts are published on Apple, Spotify, through the Chamber's facebook page, in this very e-newsletter and through the Local St. Charles (news section) on the Chamber's website.


The format is a video Livestream through StreamYard and then turned into a podcast. You'll need to submit interview questions, a bio sheet and headshot to complete the booking process.


Click here to start the process and submit your name for a guest appearance.

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