December 20, 2019 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Newsletter Sponsor:
2019 Citizen of the Years
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2019 Citizen of the Years - Chuck Gross
Since 1957, The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce has recognized local leaders for their dedication to serving the St. Charles County community. This year, the Chamber is pleased to announce that Mr. Chuck Gross has been named our...
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Mayor says effort to privatize St. Louis Lambert Airport ...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Mayor Lyda Krewson says that the effort to privatize St. Louis Lambert is over. A tweet from her account says that she is, "Asking my representative on City's Airport Working Group to not proceed with RFP for potential leasing of ...
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fox2now.com
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Transportation Projects Selected Under Governor Parson's ...
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that 20 transportation projects will receive $50 million under his transportation cost-share program. The Missouri Departments of Transportation (MoDOT) and Economic Development (DED) selected the projects...
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governor.mo.gov
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ST. CHARLES OPTIMIST CLUB INSTALLS OFFICERS FOR 2019-2020
The Optimist Club of St. Charles recently installed officers for the new "Optimist Year" which began on October 1st. The Optimist Club focuses on being a "Friend of Youth" and plans events, activities and fund raisers to support the youth of the...
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Missouri lawmaker wants to halt playful highway messages
(AP) -- A Missouri lawmaker wants to put the brakes on transportation officials' use of playful messages on electronic signs mounted along state highways. Such messages include, "Santa's Coming Have you Been A Good Driver"and "Treat the Road Like ...
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www.kmov.com
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How To Ace College And A Career With No Student Debt: A...
College costs are skyrocketing with no cap in sight, and student loan debt is the single biggest regret among Millennial graduates. Today, 19-29-year-old Americans owe more than $1 trillion, the bulk of which is education debt. Yet many careers...
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www.forbes.com
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Workplace Sexual Harassment: What It Is And How To...
Growing public conversations around workplace sexual harassment highlight a harrowing reality: It's both widespread and frequently mishandled. As an employer, you have an opportunity to learn from the collective concern about this sensitive topic ...
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www.insperity.com
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Managing the Social Butterfly in Your Office
Executive Summary How can managers help the social and less social (at least at the office) work better together? The most effective way to change behavior is through feedback. However, most of us aren't naturally great at giving or receiving it, ...
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hbr.org
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Tracking Revenue Isn't Everything. Here's How to Track...
Leaders feel they've failed if they aren't making bank. But revenue shouldn't -- and can't -- be the only source of motivation and growth. If you look at the fastest-growing companies, you'll be impressed not just by the sheer amount of money...
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www.inc.com
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3 ways to train your brain to perform better under pressure
Chances are, there is some situation at work that puts you under pressure. It might be giving a presentation to a client. It might involve a delicate negotiation for a big sale. You might feel it when the deadline for a big report looms. Whatever ...
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www.fastcompany.com
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St. Charles announces natural Christmas tree collection...
Rather than tossing away a natural Christmas tree after the Yuletide celebration, residents should consider recycling them. Evergreen trees can serve as fish habitat in area lakes, chipped wood paths along natural surface walking trails, mulch...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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November Jobs Report Released
Missouri's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.1 percent in November 2019, remaining unchanged from October. Seasonal adjustment is a statistical technique used to measure and remove influences of predictable seasonal patterns to show how ...
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ded.mo.gov
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More than 9,300 stores closed in 2019
2019 was another bruising year for many American retailers, despite healthy consumers and a strong economy.
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www.cnn.com
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How To Ace College And A Career With No Student Debt: A...
College costs are skyrocketing with no cap in sight, and student loan debt is the single biggest regret among Millennial graduates. Today, 19-29-year-old Americans owe more than $1 trillion, the bulk of which is education debt. Yet many careers...
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www.forbes.com
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GM Investing $1.5B In Wentzville,Missouri Expansion
General Motors will invest $1.5 billion and retain nearly 4,000 jobs at its Wentzville, MO facility. The announcement represents one of the largest single project investments from the private sector in Missouri.
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businessfacilities.com
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Chamber Benefit Plan health insurance now available...
When it comes to providing employees with cost-saving health care coverage, small businesses are at a big disadvantage compared to their larger counterparts. Because of their smaller size, their claims risk pool is spread out across a much...
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www.gstccc.com
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Grand Opening on December 7-8
Tropical Smoothie Cafe on 318 Mid River Mall Dr. Suite A, Saint Peter MO 63376 will be having its grand opening celebration on December 7 & 8, 2019 beginning at 7:00 am each day. The Cafe will be offering free smoothie for a year for the first 50 ...
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First Look: Noto Italian Restaurant in St. Peters
Noto Italian Restaurant, the new eatery from co-owners Wayne and Kendele Sieve, isn't just a bigger version of the pizza trailer they started three years ago - it's something different entirely. Officially going live just after New Year's Day,...
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www.saucemagazine.com
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How To Create An Internal Communication Plan - Insperity
A good internal communication plan benefits your organization in so many ways. It can build employee trust in leadership, help different teams to work toward major goals and align employee experience with your public-facing brand. Here's a look...
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www.insperity.com
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This is the way to send a follow-up email to get a reply
Well, here we are again. You need something from a colleague but haven't received a response yet. It's time to follow up. You pull up the thread, click "Reply," and have the urge to start typing, "Do you have those answers for me? Per my last...
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www.fastcompany.com
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The 5 Most Important Social Media Trends to Watch for in ...
If you want to be successful on social media in 2020, you need to base your strategy on the latest real-world data and social media trends. That's why we interviewed more than 3,000 marketers toward the end of 2019. We also spoke to dozens of...
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blog.hootsuite.com
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How to facilitate a community discussion using fishbowl...
Monday, December 9th, 2019 by Adrian Segar What's the best way to facilitate a community discussion? Recently, I had to answer that question at short notice. My task: design and facilitate a two-hour community discussion in response to a...
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www.conferencesthatwork.com
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Beyond the Editorial Calendar: New Rules of Content...
I was playing with my nephew at the park recently, watching him run from the swings to the jungle gym to the slide. He laughed as he tried to climb up the slide instead of going down, and he skipped the paved walkway in favor of the large field...
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blog.hubspot.com
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Drivers Rejoice! New Missouri Law To Exempt 1.1 Million...
Good news for Missouri drivers: a new law that will take effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, will save motorists on their registration costs by adding five years to motor vehicle biannual inspection requirements. Missouri Governor Mike Parson...
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www.lakeexpo.com
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Introducing the O'Fallon Hoots
O'FALLON, Mo. - O'Fallon Baseball, proud members of the Prospect League, will be known as the O'Fallon Hoots when the team takes the field in May 2020. The Hoots name follows the Prospect League franchise from Hannibal, which relocated to...
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ofallonhoots.com
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New plan reveals design possibilities for sprawling...
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) - The planners behind the Chouteau Greenway are asking the public to come up with a new name. The plan for the project calls for connecting Forest Park to the Arch, Fairground Park to Tower Grove Park. Planners released new...
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www.kmov.com
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Frenchtown and Great Street Project
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Great Streets facilitate the successful interaction of people and the promotion of commerce. They serve as destinations, not just transportation channels – and provide complete streets that include transit, walkability, bicycling, recreation, economic vitality, sustainability and safety.
The Great Streets Initiative creates an environment that addresses the key concerns of the community, provides a sustainable setting for smart growth and serves as a model for future redevelopment.
Frenchtown and the City of St. Charles are well-positioned to deliver a Great Streets Plan that will consolidate the community’s desire for a sustainable, resilient and vibrant expanded downtown with safe, livable and walkable streets; multi-modal connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods; access to the river; a sense of identity and a recognition of exemplary industrial history.
The multi-disciplinary consultant team, led by Design Workshop, in conjunction with East-West Gateway Council of Governments, is conducting the Frenchtown Great Streets Study for the City and County. Stay engaged at www.stcharlescitymo.gov/greatstreets
In the meantime, we would like your feedback! If you were not able to attend the 1st community workshop on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Climb So ILL, click below to take the online survey. It is the same keypad polling questions we asked during the meeting.
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Biz Brew - Ameristar Casino's Amerisports Bar & Grill
Join us for our Biz Brew - Serving Straight Up Business and Spirited Conversation.
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Lunch with Leaders January 2019
Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business community leaders.
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December Annual Meeting Highlights
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