January 24, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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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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Boone Center, Inc. to Hold 13th Annual Behind the Mask Gala
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) will hold its 13th Annual Behind the Mask Gala on Thurs., April 16 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Bogey Hills Country Club located at 1120 Country Club Rd. in St. Charles, Mo. The black tie optional evening includes...
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www.gstccc.com
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County Council elects new presiding officer among other...
The St. Charles County Council convened on Monday, Jan. 13 for the first general meeting of calendar year 2020. The meeting, relatively short and understated in tone, addressed a number of topics left over from the meeting of Dec. 17, 2019, and...
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New Location Announcement | The Academy of Pet Careers
We Are Moving!!! The Academy of Pet Careers is excited to announce that we will be moving in the spring of 2020! More details to come but the site is currently under construction, and pending no delays, we will be open in April. With this new...
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www.theacademyofpetcareers.com
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Job Consolidation: How To Effectively Merge Positions -...
Job consolidation can be the best option for a company when budgets are tight, or a major change is on the horizon. But it can be a challenge for managers and teams to pick up the slack.
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www.insperity.com
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Forbes on Twitter
Small businesses that fail in the 1st year always have these 3 things in common https://t.co/ktRQqtqZlO
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7 Ways to Improve Your Email Subject Lines [Infographic]
With billions of emails being sent every day, getting your message to stand out is difficult, and you generally have to go that extra step to maximize email performance. That means tweaking and refining every element, and your subject lines are...
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www.socialmediatoday.com
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6 Essential Influencer-Marketing Truths Every E-Commerce ...
5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Influencer marketing is becoming a fundamental part of many e-commerce brands. In fact, in a recent survey, 92 percent of marketing agencies confirmed its effectiveness. So ...
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Why You Need to Pay Attention to These 7 Employee Trends
Just when you think you've figured out how to successfully manage your employees, everything is changing. In fact, leaders are facing the most rapid shifts in the workforce--from demographics to expectations, from preferences to behaviors--in...
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www.inc.com
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Ann Handley on Twitter
Nine Creative Trends to Watch in 2020 [Infographic via @shutterstock] https://t.co/Nb4Eivh4lH
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How to Decide if Working Remotely is the Right Move For...
Work when you want, how you want, and in whatever you want. That's the dream, right? Working remotely comes with it's challenges as well as it's perks. Is remote work right for you or your employee? Read on to find out.
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How new FICO changes may lower - or boost- your credit score
The newest version of the FICO credit score unveiled on Thursday will have a broader view of how you manage your debt and will boost as many scores as it will hurt.
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Missouri Legislative Session Starts Fast With Missouri...
The 2020 legislative session in Missouri got off to a hot start this week. The St. Louis Regional Chamber hosted its annual Missouri Lobby Day in Jefferson City on January 14th, Governor Mike Parson gave his annual State of the State address on...
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www.stlregionalchamber.com
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Senate committee votes on punitive damages bill
A key legal reform bill is on the move in the Missouri Senate. On Jan. 22, a Senate committee passed a bill to enact common-sense reforms to Missouri's lax punitive damages system, which is currently open to abuse that unfairly drives up payouts...
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mochamber.com
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The Census is coming - Your businesses should care
In just months, the 2020 Census will begin tallying Americans. While the work of counting citizens and gathering information about them may not seem especially exciting, the end result has a profound impact on the business community and our state ...
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mochamber.com
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STEM Occupations Among Highest Paying Jobs
STEM Occupations Among Highest Paying Jobs STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and STEM-Related occupations are some of the most in-demand and highest paying jobs in Missouri. In fact, the need for such employees is projected...
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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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Boone Center Announces CEO Resignation
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Tony Spielberg has resigned from the organization effective immediately. Spielberg has served as CEO since February, 2016, and resigned to seek new opportunities.Taking the...
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www.gstccc.com
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Chambers of Commerce
A chamber of commerce is a voluntary association whose membership is comprised of companies, civic leaders, and individual business people. Its members seek to promote the interests of business, typically in a broad-based way. Chambers of...
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Transportation Summit
Excited to have @ChamberMoves' Ed Mortimer back again from DC this year to keynote at #MoTranspo! Take a front seat on this critical business issue, network with top officials, get updates on current efforts & discuss fresh solutions on March 25: ...
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Social Media ROI: How to Measure Your Social Marketing
Michael Stelzner / / Want to improve the return on investment (ROI) of your social media marketing? Are you measuring the right things? To explore everything you need to know about measuring ROI, I interview Christopher Penn on the Social Media...
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www.socialmediaexaminer.com
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Mark Ritson on how to achieve strategic effectiveness in ...
Watch Mark Ritson's keynote at The Festival of Marketing and discover his recipe for brand success this year and beyond. Mark Ritson spent a sizeable chunk of 2019 looking at the secrets of some of the most effective marketing activity of the...
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www.marketingweek.com
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How To Help Employees Through Grief: A Guide - Insperity
The process for how to help employees through grief is, unfortunately, one of the hardest and most delicate tasks you'll undertake as a business leader. In any circumstance, death is extraordinarily difficult. When we lose someone important to...
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www.insperity.com
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Born for Leadership? - SmallBizDaily
Leadership is often confused with management, but it is more about building relationships with other people and striving toward a larger goal than it is about focusing on the day-to-day execution of that goal. But are leaders born or made?...
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Noto Italian Restaurant in St. Peters
A sneak peek at Noto Italian Restaurant in St. Peters https://t.co/LBQSnpcFi9
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December Jobs Report Released
Missouri's unemployment rate came in at 3.3 percent in December, and the state finished the year having added 20,000 jobs to the economy. Missouri's smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment rate saw near record lows through the summer and fall...
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Missouri STEM Signing Day - Missouri Chamber of Commerce ...
Missouri STEM Signing Day Today's talent, tomorrow's future April 29, 2020 The Missouri Chamber Foundation's Mathematics and Science Coalition launched the Missouri STEM Signing Day program in 2019 to raise awareness of STEM pathways for students ...
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mochamber.com
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Lawmakers begin work on important water infrastructure legislation
House and Senate committees held hearings this week on bills that would help water and sewer companies replace aging infrastructure, ensuring Missourians receive safe, reliable and cost-effective service.
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Missouri announces winners of medical marijuana...
JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri officials on Friday revealed the long-anticipated list of businesses that will be allowed to sell medical marijuana to qualified patients starting later this year. The Department of Health and Senior Services licensed...
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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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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.
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Nominations Now Being Accepted
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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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