July 22, 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
Access to make County Parks Reservations & Registrations

Notice! - This week the St. Charles County Parks Department stops taking reservations and registrations in preparation for the new reservation/registration software launching! To make reservations or sign up for a program between now and July 22...

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Duchesne's Dean Of Student Services Announced As New...

ST. CHARLES, MO (July 20, 2022) - Duchesne High School is proud to announce Debi Turner '96 as its new assistant principal of student life. Turner will be taking on this role in addition to her current position as Duchesne's dean of student...

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Midland States Bank Special CD Offer 1.80% APY 18 mos

Midland States Bank is offering a special rate on an 18 month CD at 1.80% APY for you or your business - Information attached - Contact Mike Muller at 636-949-1104 or email mmuller@midlandsb.com for additional details.

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Let's unpack it: What's an inclusive workplace?

Diversity and inclusion are important topics for business leaders to be not only familiar with but actively incorporating into their organizational culture. In action, this can look like prioritizing the hiring and promotion of diverse groups of...

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'These regulations are about finding a balance': St....

City council just voted to consider limiting the number of homes that can be rented for short-term stays to .5%. That's roughly 150 units. ST CHARLES, Mo. - St. Charles is a step closer to placing limitations on short-term home rentals. That...

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How successful would your business be if it could add one new client every day? Join us for this lively, two-hour interactive workshop designed to motivate employees to make positive changes that improve customer service and stimulate growth! Want a preview? Check out our interview with David Aaker by clicking the photo above!!
Attract Top Talent by Adding This to Your Next Job Posting

Ever get that feeling that you are missing out on great talent? If you have been finding that your candidates are somewhat lacking lately, it may be time to overhaul your hiring process -- specifically, by getting into the nitty gritty of your...

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Oglesby Park

St. Charles County Parks' newest park near Wentzville will become Oglesby Park, named after one of the property's early owners. The 199-acre plot of land is scheduled to open this summer. Benjamin Oglesby was born a slave in 1825 in Bedford, Va., ...

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The Subscription Giving(SM) Method Works!

Through a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Network for Good launched a pilot program on January 1, 2020 to test a new methodology for subscription-based recurring giving, known as Subscription Giving(SM). The program was...

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Matt Heady Joins EDC as Assistant Vice President -...

The EDC of St. Charles County is pleased to welcome Matt Heady to the role of Assistant Vice President - Credit Analyst. Heady's background includes six years of healthcare financial management experience and three years as an insurance auditor....

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Duchesne Announces New Sports Information Director

ST. CHARLES, MO (July 18, 2022) - Duchesne High School is happy to welcome Mercé Roach as its new sports information director. The sports information director is responsible for creating, distributing, and managing content on Duchesne's official...

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8 HR KPIs to measure in a post-pandemic workplace

Many Human resources (HR) key performance indicators (KPIs) have proven useful to track and measure consistently year over year. However, the last few years - dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and social and cultural unrest - have changed the...

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St. Louis' new nonstop flight to Frankfurt has some...

Last month's launch of nonstop service between Frankfurt and St. Louis brought a global connection to the region that businesses and other organizations had been craving for years. Lufthansa's service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport...

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Opinion | The 'Great Resignation' Started Long Ago

"The [U.S. Chamber]... hears every day from members 'of every size and industry, across nearly every state' that they face unprecedented challenges trying to fill jobs." More on what is driving the worker shortage

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Missouri posts record surplus for second straight year

JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri has more money on hand than ever before, thanks partly to a combination of inflation, higher wages and federal funds. The state closed out its 2022 fiscal year with a general revenue balance of nearly $4.9 billion - more ...

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New DOT rule aims to get more small businesses a cut of...

The Department of Transportation has unveiled a new rule that aims to give small businesses a better chance to compete for a piece of the $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke with The Playbook about the ...

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield . Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good's email newsletter to be...

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Upcoming Events
August 2022 Biz Brew

BIZ BREW - Serving straight up business and spirited conversation. Engaging discussions with fellow chamber members and guests. Always remember to bring lots of your business cards to pass around.

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Lunch with Leaders August 2022

This luncheon is our format for connecting you with business & community leaders.Program: David K. Aaker, IOM, will be our Motivational Keynote speaker; "Leadership for Business Success" David is a Trainer & Author on Customer Service, Leadership ...

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Recent Ribbon Cuttings
Amari Pedorthics & Orthotics Celebrates Grand Opening...

Greg Bardley MA, BSc, C-PED, Owner of Amari Pedorthics & Orthotics celebrated the grand opening of his new business with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Joining Greg was family, friends, clients, City of St. Peters Alderman Terri...

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Grayson Accounting Celebrates 5 year Anniversary

With statistics showing 49.7% of private sector businesses fail within the first 5 years, Jane Grayson, Owner of Grayson Accounting LLC celebrated a milestone anniversary of her Fifth year in business with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 21,...

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July Lunch with Leaders Recap