July 31, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Mask Up Signage for Businesses
St. Charles County area businesses are invited to download, print and post this sign to display to help "Mask Up St. Charles County" and keep our community safe and economically healthy.
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www.sccmo.org
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Less Than 18 Spaces Remain
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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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Terry's Done It Again!!
Just 5 teams left before a sell out!
Our 60th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on 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!
Questions? Just call Terry at 636-946-0633 x 104
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Streets of St. Charles Soon To Welcome The Cafe Napoli...
(St. Charles, MO) July 30, 2020 - Streets of St. Charles, already well known for its eclectic mix of restaurants in suburban St. Charles, will soon have one more local favorite to tout among its collection of popular eateries. Cullinan Properties ...
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www.gstccc.com
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Chamber statement asks businesses & community members to ...
It is our job at the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce to do all that we can to help businesses prosper and keep the economic environment healthy in our community. As we all work to restore business activity in light of the COVID-19...
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www.gstccc.com
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New networking group in the area for job seekers,...
If you are a job seeker looking to return to the workforce, then you will want to know about a new Group that was created in late 2019, but has exploded in size and scope since the pandemic started in March 2020.
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www.gstccc.com
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OPTIMIST CLUB OF ST. CHARLES RECOGNIZES ESSAY CONTEST WINNER
The Optimist Club of St. Charles recognized the winner of the club's 2020 Essay Contest, Urias Carryl of St. Charles. Following the club's weekly luncheon on Tuesday, July 14th, Urias read his winning essay to club and family members in...
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www.gstccc.com
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Back to the Future * Missouri Life Magazine
This article is presented in partnership with Fast Lane Classic Cars The 1958 Plymouth Fury from the movie used to be one of the big screen dream cars. Now, it's the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am from Smokey and The Bandit or the 1981 DeLorean DMC-12...
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missourilife.com
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Local Chambers of Commerce Are Failing. Small Businesses ...
Covid Resource Center At the local visitor's center, you'll learn a few things about Latrobe, Pennsylvania: The city of 8,000, just east of Pittsburgh, is the original home of golf legend Arnold Palmer, television's Fred Rogers, and Rolling Rock...
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www.inc.com
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Business Recovery, Continuity: Planning For Multiple...
Has your business undergone a major disruption or setback recently? As your company moves toward the resumption of operations, one of the first tasks should be to put together a business recovery and continuity plan that forces your team to push...
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www.insperity.com
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Community college reorganizes, regroups for fall semester
The COVID-19 pandemic has had resounding effects in nearly every aspect of life, and a student's college education is not exempt. To abide by constantly updating rules and regulations by local governments and the Centers for Disease Control and...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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St. Peters approves Holiday Inn Express CID district
At its July 23 meeting, the Board of Aldermen approved a Community Improvement District [CID] to pay the costs of certain improvements within CID boundaries. Bill No. 20-71 to establish the CID was approved by a vote of nine in favor, with one...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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AI Is All the Rage. So Why Aren't More Businesses Using It?
The Census report found AI to be less widespread than some earlier estimates. The consulting firm McKinsey, for instance, reported in November 2018 that 30 percent of surveyed executives said their firms were piloting some form of AI. Another...
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www.wired.com
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Eckert's sunflower field is officially open
This might not save 2020's summer, but it certainly makes it a little bit better: Belleville's Eckert's ( 951 South Green Mount) has reopened its Sunflower Trail for the season. This year, the farm also launched an accompanying social media campaign.
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www.stlmag.com
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Marco Alverà: The surprising ingredient that makes...
What is it about unfairness? Whether it's not being invited to a friend's wedding or getting penalized for bad luck or an honest mistake, unfairness often makes us so upset that we can't think straight. And it's not just a personal issue -- it's...
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www.ted.com
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Round 2 of online school: How to get your remote...
Kids aren't the only ones dreading another semester of online classes. Parents have pretty much been struggling with adjusting to the "new normal" of online school during the pandemic era. While you're on a conference call for work in your dining ...
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www.usatoday.com
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Optimist Club of St. Charles Awards Scholarships
The Optimist Club of St. Charles awarded $1000 scholarships to four high school seniors at the Annual Awards Ceremony on July 28, 2020. The awardees and their parents were guests at the regular Optimist Club noon meeting. This year's awardees...
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www.gstccc.com
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Drug Free Workplace - Missouri Chamber of Commerce and...
Tuesday, September 1, 20209:00am-12:00pm Register Details Never before have employers been forced to deal with the magnitude of issues impacting their ability to operate drug-free - the opioid epidemic, increasing positive drug test rates and the ...
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mochamber.com
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OPTIMIST CLUB OF ST. CHARLES RECOGNIZES ORATORICAL...
The Optimist Club of St. Charles recognized the winner of the club's 2020 Oratorical Contest, Anastasia Cook of St. Charles. Anastasia delivered her winning speech following the club's weekly luncheon on Tuesday, July 21st. This year's oratorical ...
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www.gstccc.com
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3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy's Worst Quarter Ever
The devastating economic cost of the coronavirus pandemic will be crystallized in a single number Thursday. The GDP report from the Commerce Department is expected to show the sharpest contraction in modern American history in the three months...
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www.npr.org
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Add these 6 tools to your daily routine to collaborate...
When it comes to apps and platform tools to run your business, the choices can be overwhelming. If there's a business management problem to solve, odds are there's a tailor-made service to help out.
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www.businessinsider.com
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Employers blame $600 unemployment boost for hiring troubles
The Which Wich sandwich shop in Buford, Georgia, has more customers than its staff of four can handle, even with the owner pitching in to prepare orders.
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www.cnn.com
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Francis Howell graduate heads to U.S. Open
St. Charles County native Adam Long has snagged a berth in the U.S. Open. Long, a Francis Howell and Duke graduate who lives in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, will make his second career U.S. Open appearance after missing the cut at Congressional...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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How To Teach Employees Professionalism In The Workplace...
Professionalism in the workplace is a critically important quality for employees to exhibit. Regardless of your company's unique culture, and whether you have a more formal versus more casual atmosphere, you want your employees to work well...
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www.insperity.com
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Only Conscious Brands Will Survive The 2020s
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We've lived for decades now-two centuries really-of what feels like soul-less corporations mass producing everything from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. It has felt like they ...
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www.entrepreneur.com
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How Nonprofits Can Use Behavioral Science on Social Media
By is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. The pandemic has drastically altered the ways...
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www.nptechforgood.com
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Companies are increasingly monitoring remote workers as...
Companies are increasingly monitoring their remote workers, according to data and experts. New research shows remote employees are starting their work-from-home days later than they did in March, and spending less time in business apps overall....
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www.businessinsider.com
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Dow Plunges Over 200 Points Amid Record Drop In GDP
The market fell sharply on Thursday after the U.S. economy posted its worst quarter ever-contracting by 32.9% on an annualized basis-while the Nasdaq turned positive thanks to shares of Big Tech companies rising ahead of earnings.
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www.forbes.com
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Federal Unemployment Assistance Proposals: State Impact...
Congress is currently considering proposals to renew federal unemployment assistance. House Democrats have proposed renewing a flat $600/week federal supplement. Senate Republican leaders introduced a plan to target 70% wage replacement for...
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www.uschamber.com
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PLEASE NOTE: Effective July 21, 2020 - As a leading business organization in St. Charles County, the Greater St. Charles County Chamber will be following the CDC guidelines of social distancing and wearing masks at all Chamber events in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep the economic environment healthy in our community.
If you do not have a mask to wear at Chamber events, one will be provided to you at no charge. We will also have hand sanitizer available.
Thank you in advance for complying. If you haven’t done so already, we ask that you implement a policy of also following the CDC guidelines in your business.
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Biz Brew August 2020
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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Chamber U - Beginning Quickbooks
Join us on Thursday, August 6, 2020 for our next Chamber U - Beginning Quickbooks and presented by our very own Quickbooks expert Jane Grayson of Grayson Accounting. Are you taking on new tasks at your job or just opening your business and using...
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www.gstccc.com
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Lunch with Leaders August 2020
Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business community leaders.
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www.gstccc.com
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COVID-19 Recommendations for Employers
Information for employers in St. Charles County, which is following Governor Mike Parson's Show Me Recovery Plan.
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www.sccmo.org
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COVID-19 Latest News
A reverse chronological timeline of St. Charles County activities related to Coronavirus Disease 2019.
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www.sccmo.org
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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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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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