February 28, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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2020 Census
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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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Public Health Monitors Illness
For several weeks, stories about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and flu have flooded the daily news and social media feeds. The St. Charles County Department of Public Health works continuously to stay informed on the latest developments about...
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www.sccmo.org
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Miss USA to visit Dress for Success Midwest, bringing...
Miss USA 2019 brings spotlight to reentry and career services for women Cheslie Kryst will visit the St. Louis area to take part in Dress for Success Midwest events and spend time with women at a local prison Before Miss USA 2019, Cheslie Kryst,...
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www.gstccc.com
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St. Louis Region's Inland Port System Climbs to #2 Spot...
The latest data from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) reveals the St. Louis regional ports moved from the third position into the second position for inland port total tonnage in the 2018 rankings. The port system handled 37.4 million...
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www.thefreightway.com
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry
From St. Louis to Kansas City in 30 minutes? #Hyperloop could make it happen! Missouri is working hard to win the first U.S. Hyperloop Certification Center, the first step toward the ultimate goal...
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Direct vs. Indirect Costs
What Are Direct Costs & How Do They Differ From Indirect Costs? https://t.co/2vNRbZ4fnB @hubspot #marketing #tips
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Chesterfield 2.0: Staenberg Group buys Mall
The Staenberg Group [TSG], headed by Michael Staenberg, has completed the purchase of Chesterfield Mall. The transaction, which was finalized on Feb. 14, follows TSG's acquisition of the Sears building at the mall in April 2018 and positions the...
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westnewsmagazine.com
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What Is Co-Employment? - Insperity
What is co-employment, and how can it help your business? If you're like most employers, you'd like to create operational efficiencies, minimize risk and maximize talent - so that your business can be more profitable. To achieve this, a...
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www.insperity.com
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Eva Galperin: What you need to know about stalkerware
"Full access to a person's phone is the next best thing to full access to a person's mind," says cybersecurity expert Eva Galperin.
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www.ted.com
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Best Social Media Post Lengths for Higher Engagement in...
The truth about perfect post times, perfect post lengths, video strategy, image optimization, posting frequency, etc. The real truth about all of this is that there are no definitive "rules" as such. What works for your brand, and your audience,...
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www.socialmediatoday.com
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St Charles County Government Expo
St. Charles County is partnering with Mid Rivers Mall to offer the St. Charles County Government Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7, in Center Court on the lower level of the mall. Representatives from more than 24 County departments...
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www.sccmo.org
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Using business experience to fix Missouri's teacher shortage
Missouri public schools play a huge role in developing the state's workforce of the future. However, an ongoing teacher shortage means many Missouri schools are facing workforce issues of their own. According to a 2019 report, there are more than ...
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mochamber.com
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License reciprocity bill moves forward
It's a commonsense idea: If you've earned a professional license in another state, you shouldn't have to start over from scratch when you move to Missouri. However, many professionals coming into our state currently have to complete redundant...
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mochamber.com
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Working from Home: More Americans Are Telecommuting |...
Working from home takes many forms, from a technology worker operating out of a home office to a manager occasionally working away from the office. And the number of American employees who participate in this work arrangement has grown...
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www.stlouisfed.org
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Commentary: We can overcome 'brain drain'
At a time when "brain drain" - the exodus of talented students and young workers from small towns across America - already puts rural businesses at a disadvantage, it is more important than ever for those businesses to have access to a broad pool ...
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www.columbiatribune.com
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St. Charles couple gets engaged on Ellen
LOS ANGELES - A St. Charles couple who were surprised by Ellen DeGeneres late last year, recently got to go to Los Angeles for a taping of the show. Rachel Anderson and Dane Wobbe were surprised via video back in December 2019.
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U.S. Chamber Strongly Supports Coronavirus Czar,...
For more details on how businesses of all sizes and sectors are stepping up to combat the Coronavirus, please view our WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue today issued the following statement regarding the U.S....
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www.uschamber.com
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Missouri 2030 Update With Ted Abernathy
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Is Negative SEO Hurting Your Traffic? What It Is & How...
Back in the late '90s (way back when), SEO was in its infancy. It was almost like the Wild West -- anything goes. Since the rules were loose, both white hat and black hat SEO tactics began to develop.
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blog.hubspot.com
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Boomerang Employees: Tips For Hiring And Onboarding -...
Have you considered hiring "boomerang employees?" These are former employees who left your company and are seeking to return - usually at a more senior position. Either they decide to apply for an open position, or your HR professionals ask them...
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www.insperity.com
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Home Instead Senior Care Helps Seniors Age in Place
As an adult, it can be hard to watch your once-vibrant and full-of-life parents get older. With age, comes a litany of differences-everything from slight absentmindedness to a slowing down, to dementia and Alzheimer's. For adult children, it can...
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www.lifestylepubs.com
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Progressive Web Apps on Twitter
A marketer's guide to progressive web apps - Marketing Week https://t.co/LLwjUHirTr
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Twitter Cards 101: How to create and use Twitter Cards
"Why aren't my cards showing up in the campaign editor?" Have you ever found yourself asking this question? If so, you're not alone. As an account manager at Twitter for clients big and small, I've worked on hundreds of new campaign launches and...
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business.twitter.com
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4 Startup Branding Trends That Are Finding Success
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The 2010s were defined by tech-based startups, think Uber and Airbnb, that shook up major industries like transportation and hospitality. While their products were revolutionary, at...
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www.entrepreneur.com
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What is the ideal age to retire? Never, according to a...
What is the ideal age to retire? Never. Even if you're physically impaired, it's best to keep working, either in a job or as a volunteer. Lamont Dozier, the co-writer of such iconic songs as "Heat Wave," "Stop! In the Name of Love" and "Reach...
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ideas.ted.com
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West Clay Rehabilitation - East
Impacted Wards - 2 & 9 Contractor - Krupp Construction This project will overhaul West Clay Street from Duchesne to west of First Capitol Drive. The project will also realign the intersection of Droste and West Clay and remove a redundant signal...
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www.stcharlescitymo.gov
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Senate gives initial approval to legal reform bill
The Missouri Senate has given first round approval to a bill that would enact commonsense reforms to our state's lax punitive damages system, which is currently open to abuse that drives up payouts from businesses. Senate Bill 591 is sponsored by ...
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mochamber.com
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Senate committee considers bill to protect franchise...
Established business relationships between franchisees and franchisors have been at risk of being negatively impacted by changes to the joint employer standard at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The key to franchising has historically...
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mochamber.com
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Senate Committee passes PDMP legislation
For years there have been numerous attempts to create a statewide prescription drug monitoring program, or PDMP, in Missouri. On Feb. 24, the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee held a hearing on a PDMP bill that had...
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mochamber.com
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Diversity & Inclusion Summit - Missouri Chamber of...
Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:15-4:30 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Chesterfield16625 Swingley Ridge Rd.Chesterfield, MO Register Details Employees and consumers alike are seeking out more socially responsible companies, and organizations...
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mochamber.com
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MTC names new executive director
Jefferson City- Missouri Technology Corporation's (MTC) Board of Directors announced today that Jack Scatizzi will lead MTC as its new executive director. Born and raised in St. Louis, Jack completed a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the ...
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content.govdelivery.com
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Engage in Trade Speaker Series: Future of International...
Don't miss this opportunity to discuss these questions, on both a macro level and from a managerial perspective, with Hadi Alhorr, Ph.D. in Strategy and International Management and Director and Department Chair at the Boeing Institute of...
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worldtradecenter-stl.com
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Impact of e-Commerce on County Revenue
Your elected officials in St. Charles County Government strive to provide you with the facilities and basic critical services you deserve. Sixty percent of those services - police, corrections, sheriff, public health and many others - are funded...
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www.sccmo.org
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St. Louis Board of Aldermen passes key MLS stadium...
ST. LOUIS - As expected, the Board of Aldermen on Friday passed key legislation needed for the planned Major League Soccer stadium complex on the western edge of downtown. The board, voting 22-1 each time, approved two bills authorizing tax...
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www.stltoday.com
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Biz Brew March 2020 - EDC & Chamber co-host
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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Monthly Marketing MeetUp March 2020
Our Monthly Marketing Meetup will have a focus topic that we will cover for 30 minutes and leave the rest for Q&A.
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www.gstccc.com
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Lunch with Leaders March 2020
Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business community leaders. Program: Building business and community partnerships to provide learning opportunities for students. This meeting ...
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www.gstccc.com
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Business Education Seminar - The Difference Between...
Please join us for the first session of our Business Education Series. Our topic will be: The Difference Between Marketing and Advertising, presented by Josh Tolley, owner of Purple Monkey Garage. Josh is a syndicated radio talk show host, a 3x...
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www.gstccc.com
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Small Business of the Year
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Sponsorships Now Available
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Bill Brink, owner of Classic Sign Services and winner of the 2018 GSTCC Small Business of the Year, has agreed to be a Gold Sponsor for the 2020 GSTCCC Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon which will be held on May 20th at the St. Charles Convention Center.
If you are interested in sponsoring and or attending this event, please call Terry at 636-946-0633 ext. 104.
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February Morning Brew @
Fairwinds Rivers Edge
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