January 3, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Year End Celebration
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
Regional leaders float idea to buy Lambert from St. Louis

ST. LOUIS - County and municipal leaders in St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties are looking at the possibility of buying St. Louis Lambert International Airport from the city and putting it under the control of a regional board. The...

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St. Peters UpFront for January

In 2019, the City of St. Peters started its successful new Blue Cart Crew recycling program, opened the beautiful new Golf Club and Water's Edge Banquet Center, recovered from flooding at 370 Lakeside Park in time to host our 10th annual...

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Topping Out: Best Midwest Outdoor Towns

Your picks for the best regional outdoor towns in our Readers' Choice Awards. Bentonville, Arkansas By now, we've all heard about the 200+ miles of binge-worthy singletrack in and around this Northwest Arkansas town (pictured, top). Outside...

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terrain-mag.com
New year brings reduced corporate tax rate in Missouri

January 1, 2020 is the start of a new decade and the beginning of a new corporate tax rate for many Missouri businesses. For all tax years starting on or after the first of the year, corporations will see a reduction in their tax rates from 6.25% ...

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mochamber.com
Business leaders met with Page and Ehlmann, urged...

ST. LOUIS - In the weeks before Mayor Lyda Krewson abruptly ended an effort to lease the city's airport to a private operator, several local business leaders mounted a quiet lobbying effort to slow the process. Records obtained by the...

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Missouri governor's stance on gambling at odds with...

JEFFERSON CITY - At the same time investigators in his administration are working to stamp out the spread of unregulated and untaxed slot machines in Missouri, Gov. Mike Parson said he's not convinced the terminals are illegal.

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O'Fallon proposes term-limit amendments for April 7 election

Bill No. 7167 sponsored by Mayor Bill Hennessy proposes various amendments to the O'Fallon City Charter and submission of the same to voters in the April 7, 2020, municipal election. The bill was given a first reading at the City Council meeting...

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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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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midriversnewsmagazine.com
Leading in the 2020's: 3 Emerging Workplace Trends

In the year 2010, it would have been hard to imagine where the world is today. And in the years since, technology has only become more pervasive, and change more rapid. Thus it might seem like an impossible question: How can leaders ready...

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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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Capitol Insight - Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 12:30PM-5:00PM DoubleTree by Hilton Jefferson City422 Monroe StreetJefferson City, MO 65101 Register Details Start off the 2020 Legislative Session on the right foot! Whether you're new to the Missouri Capitol or an...

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mochamber.com
Consultants proposed dramatic changes to St. Louis...

ST. LOUIS - Consolidate flight gates, concessions and car rental properties into a single terminal. Rebid concessions contracts and hike fees on private shuttle, taxi and limousine operators. Expand airport parking as an alternative to off-site...

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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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St. Louis makes Forbes list of 25 places in U.S. to...

"Why doesn't everyone visit St. Louis, Missouri? And frankly, move there? As American cities go, it's as vibrant, diverse and hip as it gets." That's how Forbes' excerpt about the Gateway City starts in the publication's "US Travel: 25 Best...

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Best Cities for Entrepreneurs 2019

2019 is your year. You're finally going to open that business of your dreams ― in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. No, that wasn't a mistake. It turns out Portsmouth is just one of several surprisingly ideal launching pads for new businesses in 2019 -...

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fitsmallbusiness.com
Mayor wants Legislature to repeal residency rule for all ...

This article will be updated ST. LOUIS - Mayor Lyda Krewson on Friday said she will ask the Missouri Legislature to remove the city residency rule for all St. Louis employees, not just police. "Police right now are our highest priority on that...

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County residents encouraged to explore local park on Jan. 1

Plan now to ring in the new year enjoying the outdoors during a family-friendly New Year's Day Hike at St. Charles County's Klondike Park in Augusta. Guests of all ages are invited to participate in a 2-mile guided hike from 10- 11 a.m. on...

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midriversnewsmagazine.com
Critical Thinking Skills: How To Develop Them In...

While most of our everyday brainpower is dedicated to automatic and routine tasks, employees with sharp critical thinking skills are an essential. It's so important that some thought leaders believe a lack of critical thinkers could contribute to ...

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How To Bridge The Generation Gap In The Workplace -...

Do you have a generation gap in the workplace? If you have employees on your team ranging from their 20s up through their 70s, you may have noticed a few challenges: Do these colleagues have a hard time relating to each other in conversation?

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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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mochamber.com
Building a Bridge Between Employers and Tomorrow's Workforce

Thank you for visiting the Missouri Intern Connect Web site (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and we voluntarily provide this privacy statement in support of this commitment. Missouri Intern Connect wants to provide a...

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Upcoming Chamber Events
Biz Brew - Ameristar Casino's Amerisports Bar & Grill

Join us for our Biz Brew - Serving Straight Up Business and Spirited Conversation.

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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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Ribbon Cuttings
Visiting Care Giving Services Celebrates Grand Opening...

Visiting Care Giving Services celebrated the grand opening of their new business with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Cutting the ribbon were Office Liaison Wendy Hausman and Owner Ndae Cece'. St. Peters Alderman Terri Violet,...

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