February 15, 2019 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Newsletter Sponsor
Red Roof Inn
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Nomination Deadline - TODAY!
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The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce takes the opportunity to highlight these exceptional businesses along with the impact of small business owners in our community by highlighting them during National Small Business Week - May 5 – 11
th.
These businesses work hard to create job opportunities, drive innovation and help to support our local economy.
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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Chamber Unveils Renderings for New Offices
Offices are temporarily housed in the EDC Business & Community Partners building at 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive. The new Chamber offices will be constructed at 3801 Harry S Truman Boulevard.
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www.gstccc.com
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Difficult Conversations With Employees: 9 Crucial Rules...
Have you ever heard your car make a noise that didn't sound right? Even as the noise grows louder, you put off getting it fixed. Then one day, your car breaks down. The realization that you could have avoided the problem earlier hits you like a...
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www.insperity.com
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Gov. Parson Speaks at Transportation Future Summit
Honored to have Governor Mike Parson join us at the #MoTranspo Summit today to share his vision for investing in Missouri's bridge system. Learn more about the plan at modot.org/focus-bridges.
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www.facebook.com
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Scott Tate on Twitter
Governor Parson speaking at @MissouriChamber's Transportation Future Summit. Thank you @GovParsonMO for making transportation & workforce development two of your first priorities for #Missouri #MOTranspo
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twitter.com
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St. Charles named one of best places to retire in the U.S.
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMOV.com)-- The city of St. Charles has been selected as one of the top retirement destinations by a national magazine. The city will be featured on the 27th annual Where to Retire magazine for their March/April 2019 issue. In a ...
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www.kmov.com
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10 Best Website Builders for Nonprofits, Reviewed & Compared
Amanda, a do-it-yourself nonprofit expert, had wrestled with the idea of creating her charity a website for far too long. "Today is the day," Amanda repeated to herself as she got on her computer and did what any rational person in the 21st...
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www.wildapricot.com
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Two FHSD Teachers Received Inspiring Teacher Award -...
Inspiring students to achieve their full potential and pursuing their next big step in life is something that all teachers want to achieve. The mission of the Challenger Learning Center St. Louis is to inspire the future generation of innovators...
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www.fhsdschools.org
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7 Things That Might Be Going On If You're Burping All...
Have you ever thought of burps as mouth farts? If not, you're welcome. Not only do both of these actions help rid you of extra air trapped inside your body, they're also totally normal but sometimes still embarrassing. Take comfort in the fact...
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www.self.com
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Making Civic Engagement Efforts Work (SSIR)
When city government officials combine technical expertise with a real understanding of local residents' lives, they stand to create truly effective policy. That diligence, however, requires time, money, and a willingness to experiment-resources...
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ssir.org
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Retailers Should Pay Extra Special Attention To Kroger's ...
Let me get right to the point: Kroger's recently announced digital shelf labeling tests, at one store in Ohio and one in Washington, and done in partnership with Microsoft, are cool. Really freaking cool. Many share this sentiment. A few weeks...
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www.forbes.com
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MoDOT to Hold Second Public Meeting on Route N Study...
ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting later this month to discuss the latest developments in the Route N Study in St. Charles County. Members of the Route N Study team will be on hand to discuss the...
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www.gstccc.com
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Missouri Chamber Hosts Transportation Future Summit
What's the path forward for Missouri's roads and bridges? MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna shares his insights at the #MoTranspo Summit. Missouri Department of Transportation
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www.facebook.com
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'Missouri is open for business' Gov. Parson responds to...
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Missouri's Governor is weighing in on Amazon's decision to drop a headquarters location in New York. Gov. Parson tweets: "Unfortunate that NY politicians are unable to see the economic boost that would come from 25,000 new jobs...
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fox2now.com
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Pride St. Charles Announces Historic First Pride Parade...
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Pride St. Charles (PSC) announced via live stream, on Wednesday, that they will be hosting the first LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade in St. Charles County on June 15, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The historic first Pride Parade will ...
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www.boom.lgbt
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Average tax refunds fall, creating political flashpoint
WASHINGTON * The average tax refund and the total amount of refunds issued declined for the second straight week, potentially intensifying a political flashpoint seized on by Democrats as proof that the Republican-written tax law hurts the middle ...
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www.stltoday.com
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Career Advice To Become A Better Leader - Viktre
It has often been said that you cannot teach leadership; it is something people are born with. If that is a case then it really limits the individuals who should be placed in leadership roles at work.
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jobs.viktre.com
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Quick Thought: Beneath the Woody Exterior - Bill Munn...
Where I live in Northern Michigan, winter hangs around for a very long time. By March, we start to feel increasingly ready for spring's arrival. And yet, more often than not, there's still snow everywhere. On the surface, not a single sign of...
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billmunncoaching.com
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Is digital minimalism the answer to our distracted lives?
I have never owned a smartphone, and I have no desire to. To most people, this feels like an impossibility for their lives. And yet I've managed to progress in my professional life and survive in my personal relationships.
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www.fastcompany.com
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7 of the Most Creative Interactive Videos We've Ever Seen
Choose your own adventure stories aren't just limited to the form of books anymore. In December 2018, Netflix's Black Mirror released Bandersnatch , an interactive film about a young programmer named Stefan who adapts his favorite choose your own ...
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Johnny Mac's Sporting Goods will close retail stores...
Johnny Mac's Sporting Goods, which has outfitted St. Louis athletes for decades, has sold its team division to BSN Sports of Dallas. The sale means about 65 full-time sales and support employees will transfer to similar roles with BSN. But the...
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www.stltoday.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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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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Biz Brew March 2019 - Syberg's St. Peters
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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What You Missed at the Feb. Biz Brew Sponsored by LongHorn Steakhouse
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