July 10, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Newsletter Sponsor
St. Luke's Urgent Care
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In conjunction with St. Charles County Parks, join us for a night under the stars, Tuesday, September 8th, 7:30 pm at Brommelsiek Astronomy Park. Enjoy a charcuterie board for two and a bottle of your choice of red or white wine.
Stargazing and guided “tours” with the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) will be provided with 5 different telescopes for viewing.
Guests are encouraged to social distance by bringing their own blanket or lounge chairs. This is a great opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts or anyone who wants to relax and spend a memorable evening under the Missouri night sky.
Price: $80 per couple; (not intended for children)
Rainout date:
Thursday, September 17th
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Please Take a Moment and Thank Our Sponsors
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Milky Way Martini Sponsor
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Outdoor Essentials Sponsor
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Are you sick of being cooped up at home yet?
We're still a go for planning our 60th annual golf outing - scheduled for Tuesday, September 29th! This year, our tournament will be held at St. Peters Golf Club - recently named "One of the Top 25 Most Improved Courses in the U.S." Come see what all the buzz is about.
Singles can play for just $150 while teams of 4 are just $600 and include 18-holes of golf with a cart, lunch, dinner buffet, awards and LOTS of fun on the course!
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Diversity & Inclusion Webinar Series
SAVE - Use the following Promo codes & list Greater St. Charles County Chamber as referral source | D&ISeries2020 (For the whole series) | D&ISegment2020 (For the individual segments)
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mochamber.com
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Please Subscribe to New E-Newsletter
The Community & Children's Resource Board (CCRB) invites you to sign up for their NEW monthly e-newsletter featuring children's mental health news and community resources. Sign up at www.stcharlescountykids.org or send an email to...
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www.gstccc.com
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St. Charles County considers closing businesses again...
ST. CHARLES, MO (KMOX) - St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann is expressing concern about a big jump in coronavirus cases and is even floating the idea of a mask mandate or closing businesses again.
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kmox.radio.com
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Spencer Road improvement project approved
The St. Peters Board of Aldermen ha s authorized the city administrator to execute a contract with N.B. West Contracting Company, of Pacific, for the construction of the Spencer Road Transportation Improvement Project. N.B. West submitted the...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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These 8 Basic Steps Will Let Us Reopen Schools
For older students who are able to tele-school-high schoolers and some middle schoolers-distance learning may be a safer option, unless there is little or no virus circulating in the community. Third, keep the virus out.
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www.theatlantic.com
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Ping Identity CEO says that 5 key trends security trends ...
Andre Durand, the CEO of Ping Identity, sees five key trends in identity security emerging from the great remote work migration spurred by the coronavirus crisis. The $10 billion identity security market identifies users of devices, apps, and...
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www.businessinsider.com
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How to Convert Social Media Views into Customers
The ultimate guide to - producing measurable, monetizable results with social media marketing. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Billy Gene Shaw is the CEO and founder of Billy Gene Is Marketing, a San Diego-based...
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www.entrepreneur.com
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5 Self-Care Strategies For Leaders During Stressful...
If you've ever flown on an airplane, the flight safety briefing explains how in the event of an emergency, you must put your oxygen mask on first before helping others. Yet, leaders often overlook their own well-being during times of high stress. ...
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www.insperity.com
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Entertainment & Amusements
IMAGINATION STATION First, the neon St. Louis Wheel provided a colorful addition to the city's skyline last fall. Then the equally colorful Soda Fountain opened its doors. Finally, the St. Louis Aquarium, the crowning jewel of the ambitious $187...
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www.stlmag.com
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Why the Pandemic is Destabilizing Us So Profoundly: The...
When asked what they most fear, being killed by a shark or dying in a traffic accident, most people reply that they are more afraid of the former. Let's consider the numbers: according to CDC data, every year about 1.35 million people die...
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anthonysilard.com
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Your Company Should Give Back (Even If You're Short on Cash)
This story appears in the July 2020 issue ofEntrepreneur . Subscribe " Rhone was hurting. The company sells men's activewear, and when the pandemic began, it had to shut down four stores and manage many wholesale losses. Its cofounders took large ...
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www.entrepreneur.com
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Virtual Job Fair Employer Registration
Be a part of the Return Strong Virtual Job Fairs Wednesday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. We'll list your current job openings by industry type and include your logo in our list of participating employers...
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jobs.mo.gov
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New St. Peters Board member takes oath of office
At the Board of Aldermen meeting on June 25, one newly elected member took his oath of office. Running against one other candidate for a Ward 2 seat, Dr. Gregg S. Sartorius won with 65.3% of the vote.
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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POP Up Children's Art Studio
Play Street Museum is excited to provide a POP UP children's art studio! Located across the street at 1520 S. 5th St. #106 St Charles, MO 63303. We will expand upon our current arts offerings that we implement into Play Street focusing on Process ...
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www.gstccc.com
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Missouri announces $50 million program for broadband...
(Missourinet)- Missouri announces $50 million program for broadband expansion, including telehealth. The expansion will include support for telehealth and libraries. Governor Mike Parson says the money will come from federal CARES Act funding. He ...
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www.ozarksfirst.com
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Mid Rivers Mall to host Big Band Dance event
Mid Rivers Mall will host its first Big Band Dance event of the summer from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 10. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the CDC recommends that you wear a mask when you leave your home and go to public places. But there's no...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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How to Use Slack Without Driving Your Coworkers Crazy
Whether you've been working from home for a decade or have been thrust into the remote office for the first time, navigating the minefield of text-only communication can be dense, difficult, and draining. Slack is the go-to communication program...
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www.wired.com
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The Value Of A PEO In A Crisis: 9 Benefits - Insperity
Whether due to pandemic, natural disaster or an act of violence, a crisis can send an operationally sound business into distress with little warning. That's why it's important to understand the immense value of a professional employer...
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www.insperity.com
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Second stimulus checks? Direct payments should be...
People who specialize in money are weighing in on the next stimulus package, and they're urging Congress to get more money into your pocket: One hundred fifty-six top economists, most from dozens of top-tier U.S.
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www.fastcompany.com
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How to Get Your Yahoo Breach Settlement Money
Well, here we are again. Even years later, it's still hard to fully grasp the degree to which Yahoo failed at protecting the data of billions of people across multiple breaches in the 2010s. But now, thanks to a class action suit against Yahoo...
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www.wired.com
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An Old Lunch Pail Reminds This Founder to Embrace the...
This story appears in the July 2020 issue ofEntrepreneur . Subscribe " I grew up in the 1970s in a small town in central Pennsylvania and spent a lot of time at my grandparents' house, a railroad-style home just down the street from my parents.
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www.entrepreneur.com
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Owner of Di Olivas opens Hot Sauce Werks on Main Street...
photo courtesy google maps Di Olivas Oil & Vinegar owner Robert Palleja has brought the heat back to St. Charles' Historic Main Street. Hot Sauce Werks, which opened July 3 at 418 S. Main St., a couple blocks from Di Olivas, sells all things spicy.
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saucemagazine.com
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The extra $600 unemployment benefit probably won't be...
As the end of July draws closer, tens of millions of Americans are set to lose the $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits meant to tide them over during the coronavirus pandemic. Though some lawmakers have suggested the benefits could be...
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www.cnbc.com
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Blood Drive : Blood, Sweat and Tears Series
Severe Blood Shortage Due to Coronavirus Outbreak Please schedule an appointment this week to donate blood. Healthy individuals are needed to donate now to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. The Chamber, together with our partners from...
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www.gstccc.com
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Morning Brew - July 2020
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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Chamber U Business Education Series - Missouri Employers ...
Join Katherine Flett with Danna McKitrick, P.C. at our July Business Education Series - What Employers Should Know About Medical Marijuana in Missouri. Topics for discussion include: What Under the Influence really means while at work. What a...
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www.gstccc.com
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As Missouri Reopens, Unemployment Requirements Return
Jefferson City, MO -- As Missouri continues to reopen under the Show Me Strong Recovery effort and businesses resume operation, the Missouri Department of Labor's (DOLIR's) Division of Employment Security (DES) announces the return of...
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labor.mo.gov
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Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance
SBA will begin accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications on June 15 to qualified small businesses and U.S. agricultural businesses.
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www.sba.gov
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Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculation Form
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www.sba.gov
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Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
Combating the Coronavirus Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created by the CARES Act, loans may be forgiven if borrowers use the proceeds to maintain their payrolls and pay other specified expenses. Congress recently changed the rules...
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www.uschamber.com
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Coronavirus resources for Missouri employers - Missouri...
With COVID-19 continuing to spread in the United States, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges the business community to take proactive steps to protect their workplaces and communities from coronavirus. Click the links above for...
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mochamber.com
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ST. CHARLES COUNTY TO FOLLOW PHASE 2 OF GOVERNOR'S COVID ...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann announced today that the county would follow Phase 2 of the "Show Me Strong Recovery" plan outlined last week by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. Phase 2 goes into effect Tuesday,...
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www.gstccc.com
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Uniting For Recovery: Return To Work - Missouri Chamber...
A guide based on best practices to assist businesses in their efforts to create safe workplaces for their employees and customers. Missouri businesses have played a critical role in the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. As local and...
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mochamber.com
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Business Reopening Digital Resources Center Toolkit
To help inform employers seeking to reopen safely and successfully, the U.S. Chamber has launched a new Business Reopening Digital Resources Center, which provides state-specific guidances, industry-specific information, small business reopening...
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www.uschamber.com
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Small Business Coronavirus Reopening Guide
In the early months of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted wide-sweeping shutdowns and shelter-in-place orders across the United States. Now, as parts of the country look to start relaxing these strict measures, small business owners need to...
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www.uschamber.com
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COVID-19: Updated USDOL Guidance
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the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published several alerts listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect workers from exposure to coronavirus in the following industries:
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