March 18, 2022~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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St. Charles Regional Chamber
Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Rebrands...

During 10-year anniversary celebrating the merger between the St. Peters and St. Charles Chambers of Commerce, the 2022 Board of Directors announced an update to our brand by showcasing a new name and new logo. The Greater St. Charles County...

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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.
News You May Have Missed
Learn more about FZ Prop 4 at upcoming events

Fort Zumwalt School District is hosting two more community events for those interested in learning more about FZ Prop 4. FZ Prop 4 is a no-tax-increase $125 million bond issue on the April 5 ballot. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and...

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Duchesne High School Welcomes New Head Football Coach

ST. CHARLES, MO (March 15, 2022) - Duchesne High School is pleased to welcome its new head football coach, Vince Morris. Coach Morris will be taking over for Coach Charlie Elmendorf, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Coach Morris...

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Employee benevolence programs: What are they, and why do ...

More and more for-profit companies are realizing the benefits of establishing an employee benevolence program, but what exactly is it, and why is it becoming popular? Often limited to communities of faith or service organizations, benevolence...

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www.insperity.com
St. Peters passes a handful of resolutions as mayor...

St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano referred to the words of American poet and author, Ella Wheeler Wilcox on March 10 when he spoke about governments approving resolutions, which the Board of Aldermen did that evening. The first line of Wilcox's 1914...

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www.midriversnewsmagazine.com
Creole-Cajun food truck The Crooked Boot now has a...

After working unhappily in corporate America for years, CC Griggs quit without a plan - but knew she wanted to pursue something in food. She soon became a private chef for several families and built up a clientele using the cooking skills her...

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www.feastmagazine.com
Maryland is hiring workers without four-year degrees to...

Maryland announced on Tuesday that it will hire thousands of workers without four-year degrees. By dropping the requirement, the state will tap into a workforce of millions without a degree. Experts say it could help deal with the labor shortage...

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www.businessinsider.com
OPTIMIST CLUB OF ST. CHARLES RECOGNIZES ESSAY CONTEST...

The Optimist Club of St. Charles recognized the winners of the club's 2022 Essay Contest. Following the club's weekly luncheon on Tuesday, March 8th, the three top winners read their winning essay to the club, family members and school...

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Forum - Bridge to World Peace - Is World Peace Possible?

St. Charles Noon Rotary Club is sponsoring a forum on Tuesday, March 22, from 6:30pm-8:30pm, in the Community Council meeting room located at the Spencer Road Library in St. Peters. The event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP to Andy...

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Francis Howell School District Superintendent to retire, ...

Francis Howell School District Superintendent Dr. Nathan Hoven will retire at the end of the school year, ending his four-year tenure with the district. The retirement was announced on the district's website on Friday, March 11. According to a...

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5 things you must cover in your social media guide -...

When outlining the voice and branding of your social media channels, here are some essential elements to consider. A social media style guide is connected to your brand voice. You want your brand essence to be showcased on social media and other...

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Fed Raises Interest Rate, Will Cost Small Business More...

On Wednesday, Feb 16, the US Federal Reserve approved its first interest rate increase in more than three years, in a bid to address concerns of inflation stifling economic growth. The measure raised the interest rate by 0.25 percent to ease...

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smallbiztrends.com
Managing employees across time zones

The widespread adoption of remote work has enabled a larger number of companies to hire employees from anywhere - in the same city, across the state, the other side of the U.S. or even around the world.

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Upcoming Events
Morning Brew - March 2022

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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BIZ BREW April 2022

BIZ BREW - Serving straight up business and spirited conversation. Come and enjoy engaging discussions with fellow chamber members and guests. *Always remember to bring lots of your business cards to pass around. This is a NETWORKING event!

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March Lunch with Leaders