July 12, 2019 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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EHLMANN APPOINTS SEEDS AS DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Matthew Seeds as Director of the County's Department of Information Systems. Seeds was confirmed by the St. Charles County Council on July 8 and starts his new...
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SBA Stands Ready to Assist Missouri Businesses and...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Missouri businesses and residents as a result of President Trump's major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration's acting Administrator Christopher M....
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www.gstccc.com
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Santa's North Pole Dash Sponsorships Available
Are you interested in promoting your business to THOUSANDS? The Santa's North Pole Dash is looking for a Breakfast Sponsor, Glove Sponsor and Middle of the Pack Sponsor for our 9th annual event. With 600+ registered for the Dec. 7th race already, this year is gearing up to be one of our largest attended events to date! Call the Chamber office for all the juicy details at 636/946-0633.
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EAST-WEST GATEWAY BOARD VOTES IN FAVOR OF SEVERAL MAJOR...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - Infrastructure is vitally important in a growing and aging county and remains a top priority for St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. A member of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG) Board of...
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www.gstccc.com
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No longer the nation's courtroom - Gov. Parson signs...
In an effort to improve Missouri's legal climate and compete for jobs, Gov. Mike Parson has signed Senate Bill 7, stopping greedy trial attorneys from flooding Missouri courtrooms with out-of-state claims. The new law reforms the state's venue...
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mochamber.com
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Innovation Destination
By now, it's obvious to many people around the St. Louis region that Randy Schilling becomes really excited when he talks about St. Charles. Really, really excited. He's at the window seat in one of the back rooms of OPO Startups, leaning forward ...
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thestl.com
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How to Disclose a Disability to Your Employer (and...
If you, like thousands of others, live with a visible or invisible disability, here's what you need to know if you want to tell your employer. The invisible nature of my chronic illness protects me from a whole universe of discrimination and...
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www.nytimes.com
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Ten Human Skills for the Future of Work
We've all heard how we must practice being more human to avoid turning into robots. But how about practicing humanity to make sure we don't become monsters?
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99u.adobe.com
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Social Media Advertising & Paid Social Guide
In a pay-to-play game, social media advertising is a must for brands. Why is it so important? For starters, organic reach is down across most the major networks. The times of simply posting on social and expecting all your followers to see...
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sproutsocial.com
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7 Tools to Optimize Your Old Content for New Conversions
By Ann Smarty published July 1, 2019 Is getting clicks your ultimate marketing goal? Of course not, you want your site users to perform an action instead of just landing and moving on. When it comes to informational content marketing, converting...
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contentmarketinginstitute.com
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Four Ways to Put Members First When Navigating Change
Sooner or later, associations must be ready to embrace a change agenda. It could be ushered in thanks to a new CEO, critical member voices, or a broader organizational goal to tap into innovation and transformation. At the Yoga Alliance, all of...
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associationsnow.com
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It's got legs: Observation wheel at Union Station to...
ST. LOUIS - The downtown landscape is getting some legs. The support towers for the new 200-foot observation wheel at Union Station are rising above the former train shed; about a quarter of the wheel's spokes are also in place. By mid-October,...
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www.stltoday.com
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Residents in 20 Missouri counties eligible for flood...
The White House approved the state of Missouri's request for a major disaster declaration tied to this spring's widespread and near-historic flooding in the region, and other severe weather. The designation Tuesday from President Donald Trump...
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www.stltoday.com
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The Meadows is Lake Saint Louis' new downtown
The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis has come a long way since the dark days of the Great Recession. After enduring several years of stagnant growth and low occupancy, the shopping center along Interstate 64/Hwy. 40 is experiencing a renaissance.
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Honoring Our Veterans
Visitors to St. Charles County and locals alike enjoy the many parks, recreation areas and green spaces that populate the region. Added attractions at many of these sites are various monuments and memorials that proudly recognize our nation's and ...
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www.lifestylepubs.com
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Frenchtown Revitalization Task Force Visits Waterloo *...
The Main Street of Waterloo, Illinois is filled with small shops, unique restaurants, community events and local microbreweries. Restaurants, bars and microbreweries like Hopseller, Stubborn German, Vintage Wine Bar, Uncle John's RRR Bar,...
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frenchtownstcharles.org
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St. Peters Offering Complimentary Yard Waste Removal for ...
St. Peters residents who were impacted by tree and limb damage during the storm Wednesday night could receive free removal of the debris. The City of St. Peters' Solid Waste Department is accepting calls from people in need of the service in the...
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www.gstccc.com
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Bangert Island Development Now Called Riverpointe
Today, Bangert Island stands as a 160-acre park between the Katy Trail and the Missouri River, just south of the Blanchette Bridge and southeast of the Streets of St. Charles. It is owned by the city of St. Charles but managed by St. Charles County.
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers: 12 Tips - Insperity
America's growing gig economy may have you wondering how to hire and manage freelancers to benefit your business. More than 56 million Americans freelance regularly, providing 72 million hours of freelance labor each week, according to a 2018...
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www.insperity.com
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City of St. Peters Seeking Volunteers to Help Pick Up...
The City of St. Peters is organizing a special flood debris pickup at 370 Lakeside Park on Saturday, July 27, 2019. We are seeking volunteers to help in this community effort. Cleanup will take place along the 500-year Lakeside 370 Levee from...
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www.gstccc.com
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Upshot Coffee Replaces VB Chocolate Bar in Cottleville,...
In downtown Cottleville, Missouri, a neighborhood mainstay recently got a total overhaul. VB Chocolate Bar, which opened in 2013, closed its doors on May 12, making way for a revamped concept: Upshot Coffee. The new café debuted on May 28,...
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www.feastmagazine.com
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Missouri business community applauds Gov. Parson signing ...
On July 10, Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bill 68 into law, a piece of legislation that will bolster Missouri's economic development and workforce programs. Senate Bill 68 was sponsored by Sen. Lincoln Hough, a Republican from Springfield. The...
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mochamber.com
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Gov. Parson signs Senate Bill 514, expanding small...
Health insurance expenses and the pressures of the federal Affordable Care Act are major concerns for companies across Missouri, and these burdens are felt most acutely by small businesses. In response to this, a new type of health insurance came ...
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mochamber.com
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Gov. Parson gives special protections to critical...
Gov. Mike Parson has signed a bill to protect the state's pipelines and other critical infrastructure from harmful acts of trespassing and tampering. House Bill 355, sponsored by Rep. Dean Plocher (R-St. Louis), creates stronger penalties for...
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mochamber.com
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Hate getting your car inspected? 1 million Missouri cars ...
JEFFERSON CITY - An estimated 1.1 million more vehicles will be able to traverse Missouri roads without a state-mandated safety inspection after Gov. Mike Parson moved Wednesday to loosen requirements. Parson, a Republican, signed Senate Bill 89, ...
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www.stltoday.com
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Long-range transportation plans include changes to I-70...
Infrastructure is vitally important in a growing and aging county and remains a top priority for St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. A member of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG) Board of Directors, Ehlmann recently...
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www.70westsentinel.com
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The Backlash for Your Mistakes Depends on Which of These ...
While your leadership style may have an impact on how quickly you recover from a crisis, or if you recover at all, carving out some time to think through your areas of exposure and to develop a plan to respond will up your odds of coming out on...
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www.inc.com
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Why Workplace Culture And Brand Go Hand In Hand - Insperity
Your company's workplace culture and brand are permanently linked. Business leaders often view it as a one-or-the-other undertaking, but that's a mistake. If you want to build or refresh one, you should couple them both together. Impossible, you...
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www.insperity.com
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After 8 years, Busch heir pulls plug on Kräftig beer company
The William K. Busch Brewing Co., maker of Kräftig beer, is ceasing operations due to market demand, the Brentwood-based company said Wednesday. "After careful consideration, the William K. Busch Brewing Company has decided to shut down," Busch...
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www.stltoday.com
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Wineries restricted to selling home-grown products
How do you define winery? If you said, "a business that produces and sells wines," you would be partially correct. That's because selling imported wines could change a business from a winery to a wine bar, even if the business also is selling...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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New name for billion-dollar planned development on St....
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMOV.com) -- The plan to build a multi-use development sound of Interstate 70 in the City of St. Charles has been in the works for more than a decade, but it's been renamed and new requests for proposals will go out soon.
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www.kmov.com
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Governor Parson signs GM tax break bill
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed a business incentive bill aimed in part at enticing General Motors to expand in the state. READ: Missouri Senate passes GM incentive bill; measure heads to Parson Parson signed the...
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www.kmov.com
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Riverfest Celebration Announces New Dates
The 4th of July Riverfest has moved to August 30 & 31 due to the flooding in Frontier Park. It's being referred to as Labor Day Riverfest Celebration now this year! :) 🎉🎊 The festival will still...
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Morning Brew - July 2019
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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OPO Tech Talk: Digital Photography + Photo Contest
Hear from a panel of industry experts on all things digital photography! There will also be a photo contest with prize money! Contest details below! Timeline: - 5:30pm Pizza, Beer & Networking - 6:00pm Panel Discussion - 7:00pm Photo Contest...
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www.eventbrite.com
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This year's St. Charles County Manufacturing Day will be held on Tuesday, October 1. This event is a partnership between the St. Charles Community College, St. Charles County Business and Workforce Development, O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, and several local manufacturers. We are seeking sponsors, manufacturers to participate in the Mfg Day Expo, manufacturers willing to provide tours to students, and volunteers.
For volunteer information, contact Terry McCrum at 636.946.0633 or
[email protected].
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View what St. Charles County Manufacturers and Students said about 2018 Mfg Day
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How to host a Mfg Day Tour at your Manufacturing Facility
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Windsor Estates Celebrates Partnership with Envision...
Windsor Estates of St. Charles Executive Director Andrew Lane and Nicole Phillips, President of Envision Health & Wellness celebrated new partnership between the two companies with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Joining Andrew and...
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www.gstccc.com
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Total Access Urgent Care Celebrates Their Grand Opening...
Lab Manager, Wendy Bivins cut the ribbon on the new St. Peters location for Total Access Urgent Care at their ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Joining Wendy were President and Founder, Dr. Matthew Bruckel, Chief Operating Officer Dr....
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www.gstccc.com
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