December 27, 2019 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Newsletter Sponsor:
2019 Year End Celebration
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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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Impact in Your Community
Did you know that U.S. Census Bureau data helps communities respond to natural disasters and secure funding for hospitals and fire departments? Explore these stories to find out more.
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FEMA: Flooding could be an issue Spring 2020,...
MISSOURI (KFVS) - Ahead of next spring, FEMA is urging Missourians to prepare for flooding. FEMA, the National Weather Service (NWS), and other agencies are concerned that flooding may be a problem again in Spring 2020. Many Missourians are still ...
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St. Louis is gaining ground as walkable city - why that...
St. Louis is gaining ground as walkable city and that could boost lease rates and attract more workers to the region, according to a new study from George Washington University, Cushman & Wakefield and other partners.
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www.bizjournals.com
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After voters rejected a gas tax hike, Missouri taps into ...
JEFFERSON CITY - An additional lane on Interstate 70 in O'Fallon, Missouri, and a new roadway for a long-sought riverside development in St. Charles are on tap as part of an outlay of state and local transportation dollars announced Monday. The...
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www.stltoday.com
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Recycling of Natural Christmas Trees Available at...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - 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 ...
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The St. Louis economy had a good year. Now it needs a...
The St. Louis economy had a good year in 2019, but what it needs is a transformative decade. The metro area is on pace to gain more than 20,000 jobs for the year, a mark we've hit only two previous times this century. Unemployment is at a record...
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www.stltoday.com
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O'Fallon approves 2020 budget
The O'Fallon 2020 budget anticipates revenues of $138,715,737 and expenditures of $139,001,962, including transfers. At the Dec. 12 City Council meeting, 2020 budget Bill No. 7143 sponsored by Mayor Bill Hennessy was given a second reading and...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Amazon Isn't Killing Brick-and-Mortar Retail. It's...
Some lessons from Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you ask most people operating in the real estate market, they tell you that retail is at risk. The latest data shows commercial real estate retail deals are slumping, because Amazon is...
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On The Road: Frenchtown Heritage Museum and Research
While you're enjoying Christmas Traditions on Historic Main Street, make sure to stop by Frenchtown Heritage Museum and Research.
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www.kmov.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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Missouri lawmaker wants to end vehicle emissions tests...
Air quality in the St. Louis region improved from an average of 30.3 days of poor air quality a year from 2009-2011 to an average of 14.0 days a year in 2016-2018, according to the EPA. "A lot of these programs started with the best of intentions.
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CNN Poll: US economy receives its best ranking in nearly ...
As 2019 comes to a close, the US economy earns its highest ratings in almost two decades, potentially boosting President Donald Trump in matchups against the Democrats vying to face him in next year's election, according to a new CNN poll...
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More than a dozen awarded licenses to grow medical...
JEFFERSON CITY - A building in the long-shuttered Lemp Brewery complex is among more than a dozen St. Louis area locations granted licenses Thursday to grow marijuana for Missouri's fledgling medical cannabis program. The Missouri Department of...
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O'Fallon Council to vote on Streets of Caledonia request
Bill No. 7157 sponsored by Ward 3 O'Fallon City Council members Dale Kling and Nathan Bibb was given a public hearing and first reading at the Dec. 12 City Council meeting. The bill proposes approval of phase 1 of residential housing in the...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Here Are the Pros and Cons of Remote Work--and How to...
Inc. asked two founders to debate the merits and pitfalls of working from the couch. According to a survey of 2,000 working professionals conducted online for LinkedIn by Censuswide, 50 percent of U.S. employees work from home at least one day...
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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
Topic: Medical Marijuana - What It Means for Missouri Businesses
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Morning Brew - January 2020 - Costco
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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