July 3, 2019 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Newsletter Sponsor:
Lang Insurance
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The draft of the Missouri Department of Transportation's
2020-2024 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
is now available for
public comment and review through July 5, 2019
. The document lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies for fiscal years 2020 through 2024 (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2024).
It is important that MoDOT hears from us by July 5. I encourage you to
click here
and take a few minutes to comment and express your support for funding the following St. Charles County projects:
- Bridge rehabilitation on Blanchette Bridge and striping on Rte. 364 from Jungs Station Road to the Missouri River - $46.6 million
- Corridor improvements from Harry S. Truman Boulevard and Cave Springs Boulevard to Fairgrounds Road - $35.7 million
- Bridge rehabilitation and guardrail upgrades at the I-70 and Rte. 370 interchange - $3 million
- Eliminating at-grade signal, add through lanes and construct new interchange at Rte. 94/364 and Muegge Road. $4,975,000 Cost Share and $10,658,540 City of St. Charles funds. - $16.5 Million
The items listed above are the major projects that impact the St. Charles / St. Peters area. There is also a number of pavement repairs, resurfacing, and bridge rehab project throughout St. Charles County.
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U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Visits St. Louis Region
Announces $12 Million Grant for Apprenticeship Program
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US Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta visited St. Louis Community College to discuss a $12 million grant Missouri received supporting apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing. Several business leaders, workforce development and community college representatives from around the region joined in a roundtable discussion on the need and impact this grant will have. 5,000 individuals across Missouri will benefit from this investment. Many of these jobs will pay between $50,000-$60,000 and more.
Read more here.
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St. Charles Jaycees Fourth of July Parade
The St. Charles Jaycees Fourth of July Parade will still take place on July 4th at 10:00AM - same route!
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HR Data Privacy Compliance And Security: A Guide - Insperity
As an HR professional, you work daily with sensitive, highly confidential employee and business data. But how knowledgeable are you about HR data privacy compliance and security? Think about every data point you regularly touch regarding...
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www.insperity.com
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Please Stop Reading Off Your PowerPoint Slides. Here's...
You've been in that meeting. In fact, as soon as you read the title, you knew exactly what I was talking about. You've all experienced a presentation where the person in the front of the room stands at a podium, or before a large screen, and...
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www.inc.com
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3 Ways to Keep Sidebar Conversations From Sidetracking...
We've all been there. You start the meeting off with an innocent ice-breaker about the weather, and before you know it, the conversation is spiraling out of control as one sidebar comment fuels another. If you can't pull everyone back on track...
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www.inc.com
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Schlafly names Fran Caradonna CEO
Schlafly Beer announced today the appointment of Fran Caradonna as its new CEO, with long-serving head brewer Emily Parker-Lampe appointed Chief of Brewery Operations. Caradonna's appointment comes six months after the resignation of her...
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www.stlmag.com
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Jim Borchers to present continuing education course -...
Continuing Education Courses at St. Charles Community CollegeDivision of Corporate & Community DevelopmentInstructor: James Borchers, Attorney at Law, InNovare Law, LC Courses Available - Importance of Forming an LLC Importance of Forming an LLC...
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www.gstccc.com
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Your Employee Health Plan Could Soon Look Like Your 401(k)
A landmark change will soon give more American workers control over their health-care coverage, but be warned: There are pitfalls.
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www.wsj.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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St. Louis Is One of the Nation's Most 'Undervalued'...
click to enlarge When it comes to getting the most bang for your buck, St. Louis is hard to beat. The Gateway City comes in at No. 9 on a new list of "the most undervalued cities" in the U.S. - the only one west of the Mississippi.
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www.riverfronttimes.com
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College Towns Are The Next Big Thing For Startups
With nearly 50% of millennials looking to start their own business in the next three years, it is not a surprise that the new generation of entrepreneurs aren't based - or even particularly interested - in Silicon Valley. With students and recent ...
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www.forbes.com
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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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Bye-Bye 9-To-5: A Flex Schedule Is The New Norm - Insperity
Whether you are looking to bring in the absolute best talent or to find ways to maximize the productivity of employees already in your workforce, the flexible work schedule, or flex schedule, is quickly becoming a cornerstone of many successful...
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www.insperity.com
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Missouri Sen. Hawley calls Nike 'anti-American' after...
JEFFERSON CITY - U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, Missouri's junior Republican senator, called Nike "anti-American" on Tuesday after the shoe company said it would not sell an American-flag themed sneaker after all. The Air Max 1 USA shoe had already been...
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www.stltoday.com
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6 Tips Guaranteed to Make Your Association's LinkedIn...
It's amazing how much time people spend on Facebook. And Twitter. And Snapchat. But what about LinkedIn? LinkedIn clearly has a different audience, catering to professionals instead of the casual user, but it's also been wildly successful in its...
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blog.higherlogic.com
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Chatbot Marketing: The Beginner's Guide to Messenger Bots
When you think of chatbot marketing, what comes to mind? Opinions run the gamut from fear - "What'll it be like to entrust my customer service to a computer?" - to humor - "Here comes the robot apocalypse!" But reality is that there are marketing ...
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buffer.com
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Hidden Valley's zip line tours are now open
This summer your family of thrill seekers can try something new: zipping down the very green hills of Hidden Valley ( 17409 Hidden Valley). The popular winter hangout in Wildwood has dropped the "ski" from their name now that they are open...
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www.stlmag.com
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5 Communications Best Practices Of Great Leaders
My previous post " 3 Reasons Why Thoroughbred Leaders Make the Best Bosses" defines the Thoroughbred Leader as that rare breed of leader with both strong task and relationship skills. They're somehow able to lead with firm focus on the goals (and ...
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www.forbes.com
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Zumwalt South Classes of 1990 & 1991
The Fort Zumwalt South High School classes of 1990 and 1991 are organizing a joint reunion event for 2020. The organizing committee would like to locate as many members of these classes as possible and be able to contact alumni to share event...
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www.gstccc.com
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Missouri's first robotic Amazon fulfillment center to...
ST. PETERS, Mo. - Amazon's first robotic fulfillment center in Missouri will soon open its doors and bringing lots of jobs. "It will be before the holiday season," said Clint Hall, general manager of the Amazon STL8. "We're ready to get going. We ...
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fox2now.com
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More than 500 businesses want to sell or grow medical...
Business owners want to open at least 89 marijuana dispensaries in the St. Louis area, according to state data released Tuesday. As of June 20, regulators had received pre-filed application fees from people who want to open at least 137...
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www.stltoday.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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Lunch with Leaders July 2019
Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business community leaders. Program: This meeting is sponsored by:
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www.gstccc.com
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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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