February 1, 2019 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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2019 Small Business of the Year
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As part of National Small Business Week, May 5 – 11
th
, the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce (GSTCCC) takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of small business owners in our community. These businesses work hard to create job opportunities, drive innovation and help to support our local economy.
The nomination form and eligibility criteria for the Small Business of the Year Award are set forth by GSTCCC and can be found by clicking on the link below. Those wanting to sponsor and or attend the Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon, can make their reservations as well by clicking on the link provided.
Questions regarding this event can be directed to Terry McCrum at
terry@gstccc.com
or by calling the chamber office at 636-946-0633.
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ST. CHARLES COUNTY EMPLOYERS INVITED TO TAKE ONLINE SURVEY
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO --- To better understand the needs of the business community, the St. Charles County Department of Workforce & Business Development is offering local employers the opportunity to participate in an online survey regarding...
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www.gstccc.com
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New tenant at Premier 370 Business Park to build things...
Premier 70 Business Park has a new tenant to add to a growing roster of companies now located at the 850-acre located along Route 370. Unlike the others, its a company does more than just store and distribute products. It builds them. The city's...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Boeing hits sales record -- and says 2019 will be even...
Boeing had its best year ever in 2018. It expects 2019 to be even better.
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www.cnn.com
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Transportation Future Summit - Missouri Chamber of...
Thursday, February 14, 2019 Holiday Inn Executive Center2200 Interstate 70 Dr SW, Columbia, MO 65203 Register Details With 40,000 miles of highways, rail and navigable rivers, Missouri is home to one of the nation's most robust transportation...
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mochamber.com
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Man who was once in prison's maximum-security wing is...
Leavenworth, Kan. - For 31-year-old Jermaine Wilson of Leavenworth, Kansas, going back to his childhood is a bad trip. "I used to sell a lot of drugs out here, right there in apartment 4," he said. He started using at age 11 and was in juvenile...
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www.cbsnews.com
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To Learn: Seek Stress, Not Too Much, Mostly Good
Ready to Be a Better Learner? Inbox Intelligence Get fresh learning links and the best of Mission to Learn in your inbox! Get 80% Off At OfCourse This Site Built With Thrive Themes Our natural inclination is to avoid stress. Stress, after all,...
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www.missiontolearn.com
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Presentations Are NOT all Seen the Same Way - Meetings...
When creating your new PowerPoint presentation, have you ever thought that almost 10% of your audience may not see your slides the same way you do? Have you ever thought of the number of color blind individuals in your audience?
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dianeschroder.com
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The Rack House will open second location in St. Charles
photo courtesy of mother-in-law house The Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey will open another location in St. Charles this summer. Co-owner John Hamilton said the new Rack House will occupy the former Mother-in-Law House space at 500 N. Main St.,...
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www.saucemagazine.com
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Searching for the Genetic Underpinnings of Morning...
Early to bed and early to rise is a maxim that's easy to follow for some people, and devilishly hard for others. Now, in a study published Tuesday in Nature Communications, researchers curious about the genetic underpinnings of chronotype -...
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www.nytimes.com
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Americans stopped buying homes in 2018, mortgage lenders ...
The US housing market took a dark turn in 2018 as homebuying fell off a cliff and mortgage lenders saw a steep decline in applications, originations, and profits. Interest rates are partly to blame for the slide in housing, but that's only half...
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www.businessinsider.com
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Missouri Governor Mike Parson Visits BCI
ST. PETERS, MO - Governor Mike Parson visited Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) on Monday, January 28 where he met with key leadership and toured the packaging facility that employs 200 adults with disabilities. "Governor Parson believes the people of...
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www.gstccc.com
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Microsite vs. Landing Page: What's The Difference?
If you want to market an individual product, service or event, should you build a landing page, or a microsite? For many companies, there is confusion regarding the definitions, purposes and differences between these two lead-generating web...
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www.cmswire.com
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The Top 4 Choices Of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders
Leaders exhibit a wide spectrum of behaviour and development. All too frequently, seniority appears to be more a function of ambition than competence. Emotional Intelligence is one such competency that can be worryingly underdeveloped even at the ...
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www.forbes.com
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What To Do When Employees Lie or Call in Sick | Employer ...
Do you have an employee who is continually calling in sick? When an employee lies to avoid work, it can create a major disruption in your business. Learn how to best address the situation so that your workforce - and company - stays on track.
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www.insperity.com
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Mellow Mushroom to Open Soon in Cottleville
St. Charles County diners will soon have a new spot to grab a slice of pizza and a beer. Mellow Mushroom, which operates more than 200 locations across the country, is set to open a new location at 4716 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville,...
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www.feastmagazine.com
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Ask the Practitioner: How Do Popular Diets Stack Up...
There are a lot of options and opinions on how to eat - but which one is healthiest and most nutritionally sound? Are there risks? If you peep the latest Instagram fitness influencer, you'll find many people, products, foods, and philosophies...
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blog.wellnessfx.com
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Parson reorganizes Economic Development, narrows focus
Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday ordered a major reduction in the size of Missouri's Economic Development Department with a goal of streamlining Economic Development's operations to "make sure that our young men and women, our children, are going to...
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www.newstribune.com
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Grow St. Charles on Twitter
@BogeyHillsCC welcomes great crowd @MayorSallyFaith @SaintCharlesMo State of the City @gstccc
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twitter.com
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The 10 best states to look for jobs in 2019 - MO in Top 10
The best places to find jobs aren't necessarily your most glamorous urban destinations, according to a Zippia report released on Wednesday. While most would assume larger states like New York, California, or Texas would take the top spots, high...
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www.techrepublic.com
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Regional Chamber launches ' economic development alliance'
The St. Louis Regional Chamber said Thursday it's creating a new "economic development alliance" that would utilize its own employees - plus outside help - to attract and retain businesses. The reorganization comes as the region struggles to grow ...
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www.bizjournals.com
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Lake Saint Louis clears the way for new office park...
Lake Saint Louis is set for something new as far as developments are concerned - a new office park. The city's Board of Aldermen approved a rezoning, preliminary development plan, site plan review, and special use permit at its Jan.
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Mid Rivers Mall Drive closes for 40 days at rail...
ST. PETERS * Mid Rivers Mall Drive will be shut to traffic at the Norfolk Southern rail crossing after the Monday morning rush hour to allow a construction project expected to last 40 days. The railroad will rebuild its at-grade crossing, which...
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www.stltoday.com
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STLBusinessJournal on Twitter
Steve Ehlmann is one of several leaders of outlying counties willing to embrace, or at least explore, the benefits of a merger. https://t.co/49xVcvdCTQ
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twitter.com
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St. Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance on Twitter
Meet our CEO - Steve Johnson @SSJSTL #STL
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twitter.com
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Biz Brew February 2019 - Longhorn Steakhouse
BIZ BREW - Serving straight up business and spirited conversation. Come and enjoy beverages, snacks and engaging discussions with fellow chamber members and guests. * *Always remember to bring lots of your business cards to pass around.
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www.gstccc.com
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Morning Brew - February 2019 - McDonald's (Spencer Road)
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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www.gstccc.com
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Lunch with Leaders - February 2019 - Regional Update
Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business community leaders.
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www.gstccc.com
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