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February 7, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News

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2020 Census

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.​ Read more 2020census.gov

Leap of Kindness

We all have an extra day in February so let's spend it doing something kind for someone else. Join us for Leap of Kindness Day on February 29 .  Click here to view a list of opportunities.  Be sure to contact the organization if you are interested in volunteering. If you are an organization that would like to add a volunteer opportunity to our list,  click here  to fill out our online form. Thanks.

Update Your Subscriptions

We all receive a lot of e-mails – some we want and some we don’t want. Over the past few years, the Chamber staff has tried to figure out a way to allow members to receive the Chamber news and information they wish to receive. We have finally come up with a way. We have created several mailing lists based on the information we currently send out. You will not receive any more e-mails than you currently do, but now you can choose to unsubscribe from those that don’t interest you. There are two ways to update which Committees / Interests e-mail lists you subscribe to. Log into the member information center by going to http://www.GSTCCC.com. At the top righthand side of the page, click on “Member Login”. Once logged in, on the left, click on Personal > Groups / Interests. Once here you will see a list of the optional Committees and Mailing lists you can subscribe to. Just uncheck the ones you wish to unsubscribe from then click “Save Changes” at the bottom to update. Or Scroll to the bottom of one of our event invitations (usually sent for committees, Biz Brews, Morning Brews, Lunch With Leaders, etc.) and click on “”Click here”. Select “Update my preferences” and a list of Groups / Interests will appear. Uncheck any Committees or Mailing Lists you wish to be removed from then click “Submit” at the bottom to save the changes. Thank you for your continued participation and support of the Chamber. We are excited to be able to bring you these options.

News You May Have Missed

Boone Center, Inc. Wins 2020 Nulogy PackStar Award Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)-a nonprofit that improves the lives of adults with disabilities through employment opportunities-recently received a Nulogy PackStar award for "Most Valuable Personnel." The MVP award recognizes BCI for internally... Read more www.gstccc.com ST. CHARLES COUNTY SMARTT FIELD ADDS 'REGIONAL' TO NAME ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - The St. Charles County Council voted Jan. 27 to rename the County's airport to reflect the continued growth and economic development in the region. Formerly known as St. Charles County - Smartt Field Airport, the new name ... Read more www.gstccc.com Boone Center, Inc. and Midas Hospitality Create... Boone Center, Inc. and Midas Hospitality Create Hospitality Program Nonprofit and hotel industry leader develop employment opportunities for adults with disabilities (St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 28, 2020) Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) and Midas Hospitality... Read more www.gstccc.com Drugs From Bugs: Why Gates, Zuck And Benioff Think The... Finch Therapeutics cofounder Mark Smith. Sharp pains shot through the patient's stomach, and he had constant diarrhea. Seven rounds of antibiotics over 18 months had only made him feel worse. A previously healthy man in his 20s who wishes to... Read more www.forbes.com EHLMANN APPOINTS KURT FRISZ NEW CHIEF OF POLICE FOR ST.... ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Kurt L. Frisz as Chief of Police for St. Charles County, subject to confirmation by the County Council at its regular Monday, Feb. 10 meeting. Frisz, presently... Read more www.gstccc.com Reality show about St. Louis royalty 'The Busch Family... ST. LOUIS, Mo. - There is a new reality show coming to MTV that features St. Louis royalty. The Busch Family Brewed will premiere next month. It follows Billy Busch, his wife Christi, and their seven children. MTV describes the family: Father... Read more fox2now.com EDC Business and Community Partners Does your growing company need low-rate, long-term, fixed asset financing? The EDC is a leading lender of 504 small business loans in #StCharlesCounty and metro St. Louis. For help with your facility... Read more www.facebook.com Missouri lawmakers vote to allow grants for Hyperloop track JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri lawmakers on Tuesday voted to make grants available for potential builders of an ultrafast Hyperloop test track in the state. House members in a voice vote gave initial approval to a bill that would make a... Read more fox2now.com Pizza crust maker to add new production facility, 100... ST. CHARLES - A Wisconsin-based pizza crust maker announced Tuesday that it will open a new facility in St. Charles, adding more than 100 jobs. The company, founded in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1981, makes and distributes partially baked,... Read more www.stltoday.com The High Cost of a Bad Hire - and How to Avoid It -... Bad hires are an incredibly common problem in the business world. And they impact businesses in more ways than you might think - both monetarily and non-monetarily. You may be surprised to discover how quickly the cost of a bad hire adds up and... Read more www.insperity.com Missouri ballot initiative pushes for recreational marijuana JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - As Missouri ramps up toward the sale of medical marijuana, a new petition drive was launched Thursday aimed at making recreational marijuana legal, too. A group called Missourians for a New Approach is gathering... Read more www.kmov.com How to Use & Promote Inclusive Language at Your Organization Unknowingly, we carry our own implicit biases with us every day, even as we attempt to make casual conversation. For instance, your coworker might say, "Sorry I missed the meeting - my doctor was incredibly late to our appointment." Without... Read more blog.hubspot.com Missouri Capitol Chat - Missouri Chamber of Commerce and ... This legislative session, join the Missouri Chamber Governmental Affairs team for a regular look under the dome with a focus on the latest developments concerning pro-business legislation. Listen below, or search for Missouri Capitol Chat on... Read more mochamber.com Creating reasonable time limits for Missouri lawsuits In Missouri, companies can be held liable for products sold decades ago - even if they aren't the original manufacturer. Current state law on this issue creates a major burden for retailers, who may be forced to indefinitely defend products if... Read more mochamber.com Senators voice support for sending redistricting back to ... Lawmakers made strong progress this week on legislation that would give voters a chance to revisit a radical redistricting effort currently being implemented in Missouri. The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to Senate Joint Resolution... Read more mochamber.com Restoring fairness to civil actions To ensure justice in all civil actions, all involved parties should have a voice in the discussion. But under current Missouri law as interpreted by the courts, an insurance company only has the right to defend themselves in a lawsuit, not in... Read more mochamber.com

Delta Center for Independent Living to Host Speed Trivia ... A fun twist on original St. Louis Trivia! Half the time, but twice the fun!Saturday March 21st, 2020- The Delta Center for Independent Living presents the First Annual SPEED Trivia! Join us for a quick, fun-filled night at the Larry Elms Training ... Read more www.gstccc.com 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... Read more www.gstccc.com City of St. Charles, MO on Twitter Great News! Convention Center Blvd Extension, connecting Convention Center to South Fairgrounds, is now open. Read more twitter.com Nothing Bundt Cakes is Celebrating their 1st Birthday! Come and help celebrate Nothing Bundt Cakes their 1st birthday!Thursday, February 6th, 20% of all sales will be donated to the St. Charles City County Library Foundation, dedicated to inspiring, informing and enhancing connections across St.... Read more www.gstccc.com How to create, implement and enforce a time and... A time and attendance policy - the set of rules for your employees on when to show up for work and in what circumstances they can be excused - is essential for running your business successfully. Why? What happens to your company without a time... Read more www.insperity.com Lawmakers advance proposal for casinos at Lake of the Ozarks A proposal that could allow casinos near central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks won approval Thursday from a House committee as a first step toward placing the measure on the statewide ballot. A proposal that could allow casinos near central... Read more www.lakenewsonline.com EDC Business and Community Partners The Missouri Small Business Development Center of St. Charles County, which is housed within the EDC, received awards this past week for meeting all their yearly goals and Justin Schulz ranked in the... Read more www.facebook.com Tiny Satellites, Doggy Fitbits, and Other Weird... This week on the Inc. Uncensored podcast: delving into the best industries for starting a business in 2020. Every year, Inc. sets about finding the industries that offer the greatest opportunity for entrepreneurs. We crunch the investment and... Read more www.inc.com Steve Ehlmann: Death of privatization shouldn't end the... When the Federal Aviation Administration ruled in favor of the Illinois site in September 1976, it allowed for the airport to open five years earlier if there was "a two-state agency to run it." Years later, St. Louis County Executive Buzz... Read more www.stltoday.com Downtown St. Charles is getting a state-of-the-art rock... ST CHARLES, Mo. - A local nationally-acclaimed indoor rock climbing gym is opening a second location. The Steel Shop will come to historic downtown St. Charles in late Spring. Climb So iLL's first location, the Power Plant, opened in St. Louis in ... Read more www.ksdk.com How To Evaluate Candidates With Employment History Gaps... You have a promising, skilled candidate you'd like to interview, but there's a catch - they've been out of the workforce for several years. How can you fairly evaluate candidates with employment history gaps? What should you look for, and what... Read more www.insperity.com How to Spot a Fake Influencer 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When used effectively, influencer marketing can produce incredible results for brands, providing a good return on investment - some 94 percent of marketers who use... Read more www.entrepreneur.com Fixing the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act Intended to protect consumers from unfair practices, the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) is being twisted by plaintiffs' attorneys to file huge lawsuits over superficial issues - such as having too much air in a food package. This is... Read more mochamber.com Expanding on-the-job training for licensed occupations Today, nearly one in four occupations require licensure. And obtaining an occupational license in Missouri requires hundreds of hours of education, which can be a costly and time-consuming barrier for many Missourians who want to enter a... Read more mochamber.com Transportation Future Summit 2020 Don't miss the launch of the Missouri Chamber's transportation infrastructure report - Making Missouri a Leading Logistics Hub. We are releasing this new study at our Transportation Future Summit on March 25 in Columbia. This report looks at... Read more contentsharing.net

Upcoming Chamber Events

Biz Brew February 2020 - Third Wheel Brewing BIZ BREW - Serving straight up business and spirited conversation. Come and enjoy engaging discussions with fellow chamber members and guests. ** Always remember to bring lots of your business cards to pass around. Read more www.gstccc.com

Lunch with Leaders February 2020 Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business community leaders. Our speaker is MODoT regarding upcoming road projects. Read more www.gstccc.com Morning Brew - February 25, 2020 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... Read more www.gstccc.com

Nominations Now Being Accepted

Small Business of the Year - Nominations Now Being Accepted Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Small Business of the Year, to be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Click logo to download your nomination form. Read more www.gstccc.com

Citizen of the Years

2019 Year In Review - Video Highlights

Member Visits

5300 Centre Apartments If you are looking to downsize or wanting the many amenities of a luxury apartment, check out  5300 Centre Apartments  located right across the street from St. Peters City Hall. Spacious apartments, a beautiful pool, exercise facilities and so much more. These are a must see! Call Nicole at 636-922-9539 and set up an appointment. #GSTCCCVisits

First Community Credit Union Are your car or truck payments just too expensive? Ryan, Branch Manager at  First Community Credit Union , located on old Muegge Road in St. Charles, is now offering a 2.9% refinancing rate. Stop by today to see if you qualify. #GSTCCCVisits

Sher the Experience Sher the Experience is a creative studio in St. Charles offering a wide variety of events. Crafting classes are offered weekly with a rotating schedule of different mediums. We also offer an event space where you can host your own party seating up to 30! We offer painting classes where you can bring your favorite drink for a fun-filled experience where the whole family can come.

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