July 2, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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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 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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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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NEW MAIL-IN BALLOT, ABSENTEE VOTING PROVISIONS FOR 2020...
Social distancing and other precautionary measures will be in place for August, November elections ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - As the St. Charles County Election Authority prepares for the Aug. 4 and Nov. 3, 2020, elections, new mail-in and absentee ...
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www.gstccc.com
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FZSD breaks ground on Professional Development Center
Work has begun on the construction of a first-of-its-kind facility in St. Charles County. Thanks to voter support of Prop 3, a no-tax-increase bond issue in 2018, Fort Zumwalt School District is constructing a 24,600-square-foot facility...
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www.gstccc.com
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Lindenwood to open Aug. 24 for in-person classes
Lindenwood University currently plans to open its campus, academic buildings and residence halls for students and faculty as previously planned, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Matching the originally planned academic calendar, fall classes are...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Nation's largest pump track opens in Dardenne Prairie
Local bicycle and skateboard enthusiasts have reason to rejoice this year. The largest pump track in the country had its grand opening on June 24 in Dardenne Prairie. The 33,000-square-foot track was built inside St. Charles County's 25-acre...
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St. Peters to continue inclusive recreation services
The Board of Aldermen approved two bills on June 25 that continue inclusive recreation services. Bill No. 20-61 authorizes the city administrator to enter into a professional services contract with Tabri, LLC to provide inclusive recreation...
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midriversnewsmagazine.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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Clementine's opens fourth location today in Lake St. Louis
Everything about Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery screams bold, from its signature boozed-infused ice cream to its mixing of chic, French bistro-esque decor with skulls and crossbones. Today, owner Tamara Keefe will once again dare to be...
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www.stlmag.com
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Ehlmann Explains Why Masks Are Not Being Mandated
July 1, 2020 St. Charles County, Missouri - While medical experts initially questioned the benefit of masks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann says that since the CDC began recommending usage, the...
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www.sccmo.org
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Record jobs gain of 4.8 million in June smashes...
Nonfarm payrolls jumped by 4.8 million in June and the unemployment rate fell to 11.1% as the U.S. continued its reopening from the coronavirus pandemic, the Labor Department said Thursday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been expecting a...
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www.cnbc.com
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Research Determines Protests Did Not Cause Spike In...
Protests against systemic racism held in 300-plus U.S. cities following the death of George Floyd did not cause a significant increase in coronavirus infections, according to a team of economists who have published their findings in a 60-page...
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www.forbes.com
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Programs helps prevent bullying and threats in Missouri...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Even though students have not been in the classroom for months, administrators, teachers, and law enforcement are still concerned about their safety. As students in Missouri head back to the classroom in August, there's an...
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fox2now.com
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Airports can be a petri dish for COVID-19. Now you can...
Of the many causes and culprits behind the global spread of COVID-19, the international airport is probably the easiest to blame. As an open portal to almost anywhere in the world, the airport is both the way in and the way out for highly...
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www.fastcompany.com
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MoDOT to close eastbound I-70 Blanchette Bridge nightly...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the eastbound I-70 Blanchette Missouri River Bridge nightly during the week of July 6. The closure is part of the preparation to switch traffic to the second phase of...
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When Lambert airport expects flights to rebound - and...
Lambert is eyeing future flight schedules, which give the airport hope for a robust rebound ST. LOUIS - Daily flights at St. Louis Lambert International Airport have nearly doubled from their COVID-19 bottom, to 159, with passenger traffic at...
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COURSERA
The State of Missouri recently partnered with Coursera, an online learning platform, to offer you free courses to develop in-demand, job-ready skills.
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jobs.mo.gov
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Register for FZ Kindergarten Today
Fort Zumwalt School District reminds all residents that children who will be 5 years old on or before July 31 can be enrolled for Kindergarten at the following elementary schools between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through...
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www.gstccc.com
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Holtec Gas Systems invests almost $3 million to expand...
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Holtec Gas Systems, a certified designer and manufacturer of advanced nitrogen generators, has announced an investment of around $3 million to purchase and update a 50,000-square-foot facility to expand in St. Charles. Holtec...
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www.gstccc.com
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Riverpointe project proceeding as planned
Say the name Bangert Island to people in St. Charles and nearby St. Louis counties and you're likely to get a variety of responses. For some, the name means nothing. Others know the island as a place to hike and bike on and off the Katy Trail.
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Heritage Landing street repair project to begin July 6
The St. Charles County Highway Department is scheduled to repair and replace concrete slabs in the Heritage Landing subdivision July 6-Nov. 25, according to a press release issued by the county June 25. This construction will occur along portions ...
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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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Aging Ahead program to continue in St. Peters
At its June 25 meeting, the Board of Aldermen approved an agreement with Aging Ahead, a Missouri nonprofit corporation, to continue activities and services at the Mayor Tom Brown Senior Center at 108 McMenamy Road. Aging Ahead was formerly known...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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U.S. Senate Passes Extension of Small Business Loan Program
The Senate has passed an extension of the popular Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses, which was set to close down Tuesday night with more than $130 billion in funding left over. The extension to Aug. 8 was offered by Senator Ben...
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www.washingtonpost.com
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Missouri Department of Revenue
The Missouri Department of Revenue is Now Hiring Temporary Clerks an... d Supervisors for License Offices in the Jefferson City, Kansas City, Springfield and St. Louis areas. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clerks:...
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Missouri's job recovery initiative offers free courses...
Missouri has shifted into jobs recovery mode, today announcing it is offering free online classes to help unemployed residents skill up and get back to work. The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development has partnered with...
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workingnation.com
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Walmart partners with Tribeca to turn 160 store parking...
Just ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Walmart announced a partnership with Tribeca Enterprises (most notably the purveyors of the film festival of the same name) that's set to convert 160 store locations into makeshift drive-in movie...
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techcrunch.com
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LinkedIn Publishes New Data on How Marketers are Dealing ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost everything about how we go about our day-to-day lives, at least in some way. That's also made it difficult for marketers to understand how they should be communicating, or even if they should, as the...
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www.socialmediatoday.com
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Want to get - and stay - employed through 2030? 10 jobs...
This post is part of TED's "Build Back Better" series, featuring thought leaders and change agents evaluating our systems and practices to create a more sustainable, efficient and just world. To see more ideas from the series, go here. What will...
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ideas.ted.com
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GOVERNOR PARSON SIGNS SB 591 REGARDING PUNITIVE DAMAGES...
SB 591 raises the standard for punitive damages, providing that punitive damages can only be awarded if the plaintiff proves by "clear and convincing evidence" that the defendant intentionally harmed the plaintiff without just cause or acted with ...
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U.S. Chamber Urges Congress to Put Aside Partisan...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today sent a letter to the House of Representatives, stating it cannot support the partisan Moving America Forward Act, HR 2, and instead urge bipartisan solutions to address the nation's urgent...
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www.uschamber.com
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Now is the time to support the places you love. Shop Small.
Enroll an eligible American Express ® Card by July 26, 2020, to get a $5 statement credit after using your enrolled Card to make a single purchase ofShop Small $10 or more directly with any small business in the U.S. on the ® Map by September 20, ...
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www.americanexpress.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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Help save a life. Donate blood!
Causes event by Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and 2 others on Tuesday, July 21 2020
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Biz Brew July 2020 - 370 Lakeside
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.
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www.gstccc.com
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Lunch with Leaders July 2020
Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business community leaders.
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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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U.S. Senate Passes Extension of Small Business Loan Program
The Senate has passed an extension of the popular Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses, which was set to close down Tuesday night with more than $130 billion in funding left over. The extension to Aug. 8 was offered by Senator Ben...
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www.washingtonpost.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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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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