January 10, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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2019 Citizen of the Years - Chuck Gross

Chamber also Announces 2019 Chamber Champion and Lifetime Distinguished Service Awards Recipients

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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.​

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News You May Have Missed
Congratulations Wendy Rackovan, IOM
Congratulations to Wendy on completing the coursework required to be recognized as an Institute for Organization Management graduate. A program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Institute for Organization Management is designed to enhance individual performance, elevate professional standards, and recognize association, chamber of commerce, and other nonprofit professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of nonprofit management. We are very proud of your accomplishment!! Chamber members - there are now 3 IOM graduates working for you!! 🍻 🎉 🙌🏻
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awards...

KCI Construction Company will make a variety of repairs including replacing expansion joints, repairing the steel structure, sealing the bridge deck and full paint replacement. The majority of repairs and the greatest traffic impacts will be from ...

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They're back: Missouri Legislature returns with...

JEFFERSON CITY - Leaders of the Republican-controlled House and Senate have previewed a 2020 legislative session that includes plans to restrain citizen-led petitions and an effort to remove residency requirements for St. Louis city police...

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As new session nears, Missouri lawmakers already...

JEFFERSON CITY - As Missouri lawmakers return to the Capitol on Wednesday for their annual legislative session, disagreement is brewing between Republicans who control the Legislature and GOP Gov. Mike Parson. With just a week to go before Parson ...

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O'Fallon seeks approval to put use tax measure on April...

Bill No. 7159 sponsored by Mayor Bill Hennessy would ask city voters in the April 7, 2020, municipal election to consider approving a use tax at the same rate as the city's local sales tax. At the City Council meeting on Dec. 12, the bill was...

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Transportation Future Summit - Missouri Chamber of...

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:30AM-3:00PM Holiday Inn Executive Center2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SWColumbia, MO 65203 Register Details Only 37% of Missouri business leaders are satisfied with our state's infrastructure. And they are right to be...

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Taco Bell to start offering $100,000 salary jobs

SAN FRANCISCO - Run, not walk to Taco Bell if you're looking for a job! The fast-food chain announced it will soon be offering store managers at some stores a competitive salary of $100,000 to help attract and retain workers, Bloomberg reports....

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Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Expo

Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Expo Simply complete and submit this form to receive your coupons valid for this show only. Bring the coupon with you to the show or open it on your phone. *Coupons only valid on Stock Floor Models. See Coupon for...

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Reed criticizes end of Lambert privatization effort;...

ST. LOUIS - Aldermanic President Lewis Reed on Friday criticized the way Mayor Lyda Krewson ended the city's controversial consideration of leasing St. Louis Lambert International Airport to private operators. Reed, in his first public comment on ...

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CarShield Field to host SLIAC Tournament in May

College baseball will be on full display this May at CarShield Field thanks to an agreement between the O'Fallon Hoots and the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Association Conference [SLIAC]. The Hoots announced Jan. 2 that the team's new home...

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1st Annual Trio Banquet Center & Rentals Valentine's Day ...

Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2020 for our 1st Annual Trio Banquet Center & Rentals Valentine's Day Vendor Fair at 2021 Golfway St. St. Charles, MO 63301!!! Doors are open from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Vendors include: Paparazzi Accessories, Color...

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OG Hospitality Group adding four new restaurants in 2020

St. Louis-based restaurant group OG Hospitality has announced the opening of four new restaurants in 2020. Construction is currently underway on a new location of Corner Pub and Grill, set to open early this summer at 2931 Highway K in O'Fallon,...

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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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Ten to watch: Bills tied to 10 big issues are filed and...

Missouri legislators returned to Jefferson City this week to formally kick off the 2020 Legislative Session. The first days of session are mostly a procedural exercise as the House and Senate prepare for months of hearings, floor debate and...

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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...

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HR How-To - Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry

April 23, 2020 Chesterfield, MO Register Details Join us for a deep dive into the issues that matter most to Missouri's workforce professionals and human resources practitioners. This is the perfect opportunity to keep up with the fast-changing...

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Driving Change in the Legal Climate: A Vision for...

Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 8:30AM-3:00PM Hilton St. Louis Frontenac1335 S LindberghSt. Louis, MO 63131 Register Details Missouri's reputation as a Judicial Hellhole makes it harder to attract jobs and business investment here. And Missouri businesses...

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State senator wants to eliminate 'car tax'

If you've ever dreaded paying your annual property tax for the vehicles you own, you're not alone. In fact, opponents of the long-standing tax have a new champion at the State House. "By effect, personal property tax is very regressive. Our...

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Managing employees: 10 readers' choice articles - Insperity

It's a new year, and Insperity wants to honor its devoted readership by sharing 10 articles on employee management that business leaders have consistently found most helpful. Not surprisingly, these articles focus on taking care of your...

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Nashville's Startup Scene Is Booming--Thanks to Its...

While Nashville's renowned music scene makes a $10 billion economic impact on the city every year, it's not the only industry that's thriving there. Here's why entrepreneurs working in fashion to health care are setting up shop in the Tennessee...

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Upcoming Chamber Events
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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January Biz Brew - Amerisports