May 10, 2019 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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News You May Have Missed
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER MOSAICS FINE ART FESTIVAL!

Entry Deadline is Monday, May 20, 2019 The "Call to Entry" deadline is fast approaching for the upcoming MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts - all entries MUST be submitted by Monday, May 20, 2019. 2019 marks the Festival's 25th Anniversary....

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House approves incentive package aimed to attracted GM...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The House brought up and attached to a Senate bill an incentive package spurred by a potential $1 billion investment from General Motors in its Wentzville plant Thursday night. The House voted 92-51 in favor of a...

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Take Two Bike Rides and Call Me in the Morning: Cycling...

LONDON - A new program in Wales will allow family doctors to offer patients an unusual prescription for better health: bicycles. The pilot program, the first such initiative in Britain, according to the health board that is leading it, reflects...

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Critical Business Lessons I Learned from My Mother

Some mothers teach their children about manners, kindness, and responsibility. Others teach their children about discipline, respect, and faith. My mom taught all those things and so much more - she taught me some of the most important business...

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5 Weekly Habits That Will Improve Your Mental Toughness

Mental health and stability is serious business, and not staying on top of yours can seriously affect how you perform and relate to others in a business setting. Here are five ways to toughen yourself mentally to achieve peak performance. 1. Be...

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Twitter Retweets Can Now Contain Photos, Videos, GIFs

This story originally appeared on PCMag New Twitter features roll out at a snail's pace, with the memorable big changes being the increase in character limit and the switch from stars to hearts. This week we got a smaller, but still significant...

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Missouri lawmakers pass $30B budget proposal

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a $30 billion state spending plan with a slight increase for higher education and more money for K-12 public schools following a fight over college tuition for students...

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The Best Cities for New College Grads in 2019 - SmartAsset

Once you've put in the work to get a degree, you've got a big decision ahead of you: Where to start your career? For those who have the ability to relocate, choosing the right city can make a big difference. Some likely considerations are the...

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Frenchtown Revitalization Partnership Launches Website...

The Frenchtown Revitalization Partnership, a group of business & property owners, residents, and community leaders charged with the revitalization of Historic Frenchtown in St. Charles, has launched a new website and social media pages.

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Brighter future anticipated for Dardenne Town Square

Town Square Mall has a bright future, according to Dardenne Prairie economic development coordinator Doug Potts. In an interview on April 30, Potts said, "The mall had been in receivership for about a year and a half; then, was purchased in...

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midriversnewsmagazine.com
Sally Faith Encourages Women to Pursue Their Passion

Deciding to go into public service is never an easy one. The hours are long, and at times, the job can be thankless, which is why so many who work in public service say it has to be a calling.

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Moody's Upgrades City of St. Peters Bond Rating

The City of St. Peters has just learned Moody's Investors Services is upgrading the City's bond rating to the highest rating the City has ever achieved.

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Parade

But this parade is no ordinary parade. Instead this procession will be a living, breathing timeline, featuring 25 different units (one for each of St. Charles' 25 decades). Each unit will feature elements that elude to and recognize significant...

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FLOOD WATCH: Sunset Fridays Headed 'On the Road'

We won't let flooding wash out Sunset Fridays 2019 ... we're taking the popular concert series "On the Road!" With 370 Lakeside Park closed due to flooding, our first Sunset Fridays concert in 2019 will be our first-ever Sunset Fridays on the...

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Dealing With Difficult Employees: A 5-Step Plan - Insperity

As a business owner, manager or HR leader, you need to be an expert at dealing with difficult employees. A difficult employee is not just a problem between one employee and another. If one person makes life difficult for the company, discontent...

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Gov. Parson hurrying to put incentive package together...

WENTZVILLE, Mo. (KMOV.com) -- Governor Mike Parson been busy meeting with leaders in Wentzville as the state hurries to hammer out an offer to get General Motors to expand their Wentzville plant. The governor is willing to spend millions of...

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How to Manage Your Cash Flow as a Solo Entrepreneur

The life of a solo entrepreneur sounds appealing: You get to do things your way and set your own schedule. You know your success or failure is fully due to your efforts. But there are downsides, too, such as a lack of institutional support --...

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An Adept Lesson in Crisis Communications on Social Media

If you're a Firefox user, this past weekend was very nerve-wracking indeed. The popular web browser ran into an issue where its add-ons stopped working, which many Firefox fans believed was the direct result of a botched browser update.

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associationsnow.com
The Short & Sweet Guide to Microblogging

For years, almost every content marketing guru and expert has harped on about how longer articles are our industry's gold standard. The more words you write, the more comprehensive your posts will be, and the more your audience will take away...

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Orchard Farm School District

Orchard Farm Elementary is now a Lighthouse School. Of the more than 4,000 Leader in Me Schools worldwide, few schools ever earn the Lighthouse School status. In fact, there are only 44 Lighthouse...

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Better Together pauses St. Louis City-County merger efforts

One week after the St. Charles County Council voted to take a stand against the proposed merger of St. Louis City and County, the organization behind that measure hit the pause button on its efforts to secure a statewide vote on the issue.

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Parson surveys St. Louis area flooding, as waters recede ...

O'FALLON, Mo. - Gov. Mike Parson was in - and above - the St. Louis area Wednesday, surveying flood damage along the region's swollen rivers from a U.S. Army helicopter. "We're here to try to assist you," said Parson, addressing local officials...

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Sestercentennial Festival | Saint Charles, MO 63301

Historic Main Street and Frontier Park will take you back in time when you... Explore our history with a Stroll Down Memory Lane , featuring large scale photo back drops that feature the people, places, and moments in time. Immerse yourself in...

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Upcoming Chamber Events
Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon 2019

We will be announcing the 2019 Greater St. Charles County Small Business of the Year Award winner at the St. Charles Convention Center. This luncheon will be held in conjunction with the City of St. Charles Employers of the Year Award s program.

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Members Making the News
Extreme Electrical Contractors Celebrates Small Business ...

Having been selected as a Finalist for the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award, Extreme Electrical Contractors owners Caleb & Julie Hunter and Nathan & Mandy Goff celebrated their Finalist status with a ...

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Pure St. Peters Apartments Celebrates Grand Opening with ...

Community Manager Brooke McGee celebrated the grand opening of Pure St. Peters apartments with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Joining Brooke was her staff, City of St. Peters Director of Planning, Community & Economic Development...

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Allstate - Shaima Insurance Agency Celebrates Grand...

Agent Sharif Hasan celebrated the grand opening of Allstate - Shaima Insurance Agency with a ribbon cutting on Monday, May 6, 2019. Joining Sharif and his staff were City of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, Alderman Melissa Reimer, board members and...

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Texas de Brazil

Nicole Waldron and her guest are enjoying dinner at Texas de Brazil compliments of the chamber's Refer & Win program. Refer & Win is a program for Chamber members who sign up a new member and then...

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Battery Outfitters

Stopped by our member, Battery Outfitters, Inc. on Mid Rivers Mall Dr. today to get a new watch battery. Not only were they lickety split in replacing the battery, on Saturdays, it's FREE! Bonus!...

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April's on Main Celebrates Finalist Nomination with...

April Moxley, Owner of April's on Main has been selected as a Finalist for the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. To mark this milestone, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place during her business...

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