January 17, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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St. Charles Kiwanis Club
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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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Illegal slot machines in Missouri subject of Senate...
JEFFERSON CITY - After watching a flood of unregulated and untaxed slot machines swamp the state, Missouri lawmakers will try again this year to ban the gambling terminals. In a legislative committee hearing Tuesday, Senate President Pro Tem Dave ...
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www.stltoday.com
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2019 Annual Report - EDC Business Services
2019 was a year of success and accomplishment for the EDC Business & Community Partners of St. Charles County. The organization, which is focused on business incubation, financing and counseling, business retention and recruitment, and community...
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www.edcscc.com
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Revolutionizing the Way Doctors Perform Spinal Surgery
Patients in need of complex spinal surgery have a new treatment option. In November, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis debuted its 7D Surgical System. This state-of-the-art technology is the first navigation platform that uses...
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www.lifestylepubs.com
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Francis Howell places bond issue on April ballot
The Francis Howell School District Board of Education recently voted unanimously to place Proposition S on the April 7, 2020, ballot. Proposition S is a $244 million bond issue that will not increase the current tax rate.
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Trailhead Brewing Names Schlafly Beer As Its Successor - ...
Trailhead Brewing Co. announces today the sale of its brewery and operations to Schlafly Beer, the original independent craft brewery in St. Louis. Located at 921 S. Riverside Drive, St. Charles, Missouri, Trailhead Brewing Co. will become...
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www.schlafly.com
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MU Extension in St. Charles County
Think gardening -- St. Charles County Master Gardeners will host Dig In: A Gardening Seminar on February 29 and registration is open. Browse the topics and find the ones that will get you thinking...
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How To Do A Company SWOT Analysis, And Why It Matters -...
No matter the size of your organization or how established it is, a company SWOT analysis is a highly valuable tool for developing your business strategy and prioritizing business activities and resources. But if you've heard businesspeople...
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www.insperity.com
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How to Prep for 2020 Like a Dream Team Member
As 2020 approaches, we're going back to the future to ramp up for our fifth annual B-to-B Dream Team initiative, gleaning insights and inspiration from our 2019 roster to prepare for the year ahead.
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www.eventmarketer.com
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What's Safe to Eat After a Stomach Bug, According to RDs
Wondering what to eat when you have the stomach flu? Registered dietitians explain how to eat and drink to restore your energy when you're not sure what to eat after stomach flu or food poisoning.
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www.shape.com
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How Consumers Actually Responded to All Those Black...
Although Cyber Monday is described as the biggest online shopping event of the year, more than $7.4 billion in online purchases were made on Black Friday in 2019. While a majority of Black Friday purchases happened online, a Fiserv study found...
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Take a Deep Dive into Excel, the World's Most Popular...
2 min read Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you'll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners.
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www.entrepreneur.com
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Remember people's names once and for all - by using this ...
You're at a social function - it could be a work-related meeting, a friend's birthday, a community function - and you start talking to a stranger. The two of you chat for a while, but as the conversation winds down, the other person calls you by...
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ideas.ted.com
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Boeing 737 shutdown is short-term negative for the economy
LMI Aerospace of St. Charles is among suppliers that could be affected.
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www.stltoday.com
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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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www.gstccc.com
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Behind the scenes with St. Peters Citizens Police Academy
If you have a curiosity about that segment of humanity that vows to protect you and yours, then Citizen Police Academy [CPA] is an impeccable chance to discover what policing actually does on a daily basis as well as shed the "them and us"...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Why trackless trams are ready to replace light rail
I began my life as an activist academic in 1979 when the Western Australian government closed the Fremantle railway, saying buses would be better. Patronage immediately fell by 30% and I ran a four-year campaign to save the railway. We won.
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theconversation.com
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St. Charles City-County Library
Wondering what to read next? Find amusing gossipy books with flawed ... characters for adults. Compile a list of titles with inventive illustrations and courageous characters for middle-grade kids. Or just browse popular suspense novels. . Learn...
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Are You Putting the Right Amount in Your Reserve Fund?
Winter is coming. It's not just a popular Game of Thrones motto; it's a reminder that bad things could crop up at any moment, so one must be prepared. As the first day of winter approaches, it's a good time to look at how associations can best...
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associationsnow.com
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Here's How To Make Candidate Ghosting Disappear - Insperity
Imagine you've invested months recruiting the perfect candidate for your company. Come their first day, that new employee doesn't show up for work. That seemingly perfect candidate is ghosting a job. Your job. What is job ghosting? Ghosting is a...
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www.insperity.com
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This is the way to send a follow-up email to get a reply
Well, here we are again. You need something from a colleague but haven't received a response yet. It's time to follow up. You pull up the thread, click "Reply," and have the urge to start typing, "Do you have those answers for me? Per my last...
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www.fastcompany.com
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Mobile Is Expected to Be a $380 Billion Industry This...
Consumers spent $120 billion on apps and mobile subscriptions last year alone. More and more of the time we spend communicating, working, and relaxing involves looking at a mobile device, and that has huge implications for every business.
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www.inc.com
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How to Know If You're Intimidating Employees (and How to ...
4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're not one to intimidate employees. You lead by example, strive for a collaborative environment and value input from your staff. All of which is why you may be...
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www.entrepreneur.com
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A simple trick to help you speak in public without...
Every weekday for the month of January, TED Ideas is publishing a new post in a series called "How to Be a Better Human," containing a helpful piece of advice from a speaker in the TED community. To see all the posts, click here.
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ideas.ted.com
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Understanding Authentic Confidence & How to Develop It
Justin Patton explains how he learned about confidence and shares one fundamental question you must answer if you want to develop it in your life.
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Mashable on Twitter
Please watch this man in a car run over an entire roll of bubble wrap https://t.co/QqCnNLT5aG
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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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www.gstccc.com
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Biz Brew February 20 - Third Wheel Brewing
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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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.
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www.gstccc.com
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January Lunch with Leaders
@ Piazza Messina
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Fully Promoted
is your ‘one-stop shop’ for all of your company’s promotional items. They can do shirts, jackets, bags, hats, trophies, banners…you name it, they can do it. Robert, his wife Maria and their son Nick, go above and beyond to make sure that you are satisfied with your purchase. Stop in to see them at 2157 Bluestone Drive in St. Charles. We hope you enjoy your ‘Nothing Bundt Little Anniversary Cakes’ .
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Do you have ‘too much stuff’ and no place to store it?
Fountain Lakes Self-Storage
can help you solve that problem. These inside storage units are climate controlled, safe, extremely clean and come in various sizes depending on your need. Tyler would be happy to give you a tour of the facility so call him at 636-306-3575. Thank you Fountain Lakes Storage for you continued support of our chamber!
http://fountainlakesstorage.com
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Celebrating their one year anniversary with the chamber,
Complete Auto Body & Truck Repair
, located at 4490 North Service Road. St. Peters, is there to help you with all of your vehicle’s service and collision repairs. Give either David, Angie or Hunter a call today and they will be happy to talk with you. Their number is 636-614-6659.
http://www.completeab.com
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