July 08, 2022~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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You're invited to promote your business through the Local St. Charles podcast. Done in conjunction with Ken Tucker and ChangeScape web, members of the Greater Saint Charles County Chamber of Commerce have the opportunity to share their successes, their stories, and their challenges. Podcasts are published on Apple, Spotify, through the Chamber's facebook page, in this very e-newsletter and through the Local St. Charles (news section) on the Chamber's website.

The format is a video Livestream through StreamYard and then turned into a podcast. You'll need to submit interview questions, a bio sheet and headshot to complete the booking process.

Click here to start the process and submit your name for a guest appearance.
Sip & Savor St. Charles County
Mark your calendar to attend the Premier tasting event in St. Charles County on September 1st at 370 Lakeside Park in St. Peters. Over 600 tickets were sold during our Early-Bird ticket sales day and we're well on our way to another great year and SELL-OUT Event!

Do you know a fantastic restaurant who has a great menu and wants new clients coming through their doors? This is the event for them! They'll be able to feature their "most popular menu item" in sample portions to 1,500 potential customers. Vendors will receive Social Media Marketing, mentions in press releases leading up to the event and posters to display at their restaurant which shows their participation.

We want to celebrate all the great restaurants in our area and you can help us! Simply print out the Vendor Application, have your favorite restaurant complete the form and return to Lori. Those who refer a restaurant who participates will receive a PAIR of tickets to Sip & Savor. Want tickets for all your friends to enjoy a night of Sippin' and Savoring? Get your 5 best hangouts to participate!! The Vendor Form is available in the blue button below!
News You May Have Missed
LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING: CONNECTED 2050

Connected 2050 is East-West Gateway's latest Long-Range Transportation Planning effort. Check back here for the latest updates in the planning process and ways to get involved. East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) is responsible for...

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St. Charles County Parks Department is opening its...

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the St. Charles County Parks Department is opening its newest park on Saturday, July 30, with a dedication ceremony to honor former property owner Benjamin Oglesby, for whom the park is named. Oglesby...

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MoDOT to shift and narrow westbound Route 94 between...

ST.CHARLES COUNTY - Drivers traveling westbound on Route 94 from Zumbehl Road/Friedens Road to Muegge Road should be aware of shifted and narrowed lanes starting Wednesday, July 6 at 7 a.m., weather permitting. Crews will install barrier wall and ...

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Is your employee wellness program up to par?

In the last few years especially, employee wellness programs have soared in prominence. The COVID-19 pandemic and all the stressors placed on workers during this tumultuous time have highlighted how critical mental health, work-life balance and...

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The US added 372,000 jobs in June, beating forecasts as...

Hiring in the US slightly decelerated through June as the economy neared pre-pandemic employment levels. The economy added 372,000 nonfarm payrolls last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expected...

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50% of marketers impede ROI by underinvesting in media,...

About half of marketers are not spending enough in a channel to get maximum ROI, according to Nielsen's first-ever ROI Report. The report found that while about 50% of media plans are underinvested by a median of 50%, ROI can be improved 50% with ...

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www.marketingdive.com
Considering certification as a diverse supplier? Ask...

You've heard of minority-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses and women-owned businesses, but you aren't sure whether you should "get certified." How do you decide if certification is right for your business? Which certification do you...

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St Charles County, MO

The St. Charles County Port Authority has secured $3.5 million in funding to improve the river terminal in the City of St. Charles and at Klondike Park near Augusta. This, just a year and a half after formal organization of the Port Authority's...

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www.sccmo.org
Polling Location Changes

With the release of the 2022 legislative redistricting map, the St. Charles County Election Authority advises residents that many voters across the county have new polling locations assigned to them. The change begins with the Aug. 2 Primary...

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Governor Parson Issues Legislative Vetoes, Calls for...

Today, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Parson announced that he is vetoing HB 2090, SB 724, HB 1720, and HB 1667. In response to his vetoes of HB 2090 and HB 1720, Governor Parson is planning a special session to pass...

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RESOLUTION ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO ADJUST TAX RATE TO...

District 3 County Councilman Mike Elam is sponsoring a resolution that will pave the way for a tax rate ordinance later in the year which will voluntarily lower the overall tax rate to effectively keep flat the amount of tax the County collects...

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8 Trends in HR changing the future of work

For all the speculation about what the future of work will be like, one could argue that "the future of work" is already here - it actually began in mid-March 2020 when workers around the world were sent home by their employers to slow the spread ...

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Inflation's Unexpected Dividend: More Entrepreneurs

Up to four million Latino workers are thinking about taking the entrepreneurship plunge to help cope with record-high inflation. That's according to a new reading of a December survey from QuickBooks, Intuit's fintech software arm, which was...

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Upcoming Events
July 2022 Biz Brew

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. We will be...

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Lunch with Leaders July 2022

This luncheon is our format for connecting you with business & community leaders.Program: Nothin' but Net - working! Sponsored by Veterans United Home Loans

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Recent Ribbon Cuttings
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants Celebrates Grand...

General Manager Alysia Gonzalez and Area Director Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrated the grand opening of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants in St. Peters with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Joining Alysia and Ryan was some of their 155 team ...

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Birch Botanical Spa Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon ...

Jayme Hanna, Owner of Birch Botancial Spa celebrated the grand opening of her new business with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 6, 2022. Joining Jayme was her parents, friends, clients, board members, ambassadors and staff with the St. Charles ...

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