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May 18, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News

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2020 Small Business of the Year Finalists Announced

The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that three local businesses have been selected as finalists for the 2020 Small Business of the Year Award.  The Small Business of the Year Selection Committee, consisting of past recipients of the award, has narrowed the nominated businesses down to three finalists:   Good News Brewing Company, LLC  Pickett, Ray & Silver  Renaissance Plastic Surgery  The winner will be announced at the 2020 Greater St. Charles County Small Business of the Year and the City of St. Charles Employers of the Year Awards Luncheon. Due to the COVID-19 situation we are not able to tell you the date and time of the awards luncheon. We will update you as soon as we get more information.

Live Daily Briefings From Chamber Staff

The Chamber staff have began broadcasting Daily Briefings every weekday at various times - next week the staff will be sharing business and community live at 11:00am next week on both the Chamber's Facebook Page and YouTube Channel . Please join us and interact. Feel free to ask questions or share ideas on what you would like to hear updates on. Sponsorships available, call 636.946.0633

Dailiy Briefing Live Stream

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Challenging circumstances, strong results as the 2020... There was a bright outlook in January as Missouri lawmakers arrived in Jefferson City for the 2020 Legislative Session. The state had low unemployment and an expanding economy. But by mid-session, Missouri experienced a diametric shift as the... Read more mochamber.com Missouri Capitol Chat - Missouri Chamber of Commerce and ... This legislative session, join the Missouri Chamber Governmental Affairs team for a regular look under the dome with a focus on the latest developments concerning pro-business legislation. Listen below, or search for Missouri Capitol Chat on... Read more mochamber.com Reforming Missouri's job-crushing legal climate:... Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation to bring much needed reforms to Missouri's legal climate. After receiving final approval from the House of Representatives, Senate Bill 591 now goes to Gov. Mike Parson to be signed into law. Our state's ... 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Missouri Chamber Video: 2020 End Of Session Highlights Setting the stage for workforce recovery: House Bill... More than half-a-million Missourians have lost their jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis. As the state works toward a strong recovery, Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation to help create more flexibility in the state's workforce... Read more mochamber.com Lawmakers pass legislation to help expand broadband access The Missouri legislature has passed a bill to help expand broadband access in Missouri. The bill extends the state's broadband grant program through 2027. It also enables the state to retain any federal dollars it receives for building out rural... Read more mochamber.com Looking Beyond: What's next to help local businesses... LOOKING BEYOND As the economic landscape continues to shift, more and more businesses are left asking, "Now what?" Join our webinar to arm yourself with the tactics your local business needs to think beyond the current climate and thrive in the... Read more www.gstccc.com Fountain Lakes Storage Half off Units Fountain Lakes Storage is offering AMAZING specials on all Climate Controlled Units! 50% OFF 2 MONTHS any sized units. 5x5 up to 10x20. ALL GROUND LEVEL. NO STAIRS OR ELEVATORS. Contact free rentals are available online or over the phone.... Read more www.gstccc.com St. Peters Planning and Zoning recommends denial of... On May 6, the St. Peters Planning & Zoning Commission [P&Z] considered proposed rezoning of 9.09 acres of land at 724 Spencer Road. The property, which is shown as 9.15 acres on Zillow.com, Realtor.com and Refin.com, is known as "the Dallavalle... Read more midriversnewsmagazine.com Mental Health In The Workplace: 5 Things You Need To Know With one in five U.S. adults expected to experience mental illness in a given year, according to the Society of Human Resource Management, it's a safe assumption that someone you know will be affected. And that includes mental health in the... Read more www.insperity.com St Charles County Public Health on Twitter Should I wear gloves while out in public to prevent infection? No. Washing hands w/soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer protects you better than gloves. Gloves can spread contamination to other things you touch and infect you with the... Read more twitter.com Big A's on the Riverfront To Our Loyal Guests and Beloved Community: ​With the uncertainty of ... the COVID-19 pandemic, it is with a heavy heart we announce the temporary closure of Big A's on the Riverfront. After much thought and taking the health of our employees and... Read more www.facebook.com Facebook Brings its Cartoonish 'Avatars' to US Users US users get excited - Facebook's Bitmoji-style Avatars are coming to you. After initially launching them in Australia last June, then rolling them out across Europe last month, Facebook's Fidji Simo today confirmed that the cartoonish likenesses ... Read more www.socialmediatoday.com Talking Can Generate Coronavirus Droplets That Linger Up ... The research, published Wednesday in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help explain how people with mild or no symptoms may infect others in close quarters such as offices, nursing homes, cruise ships and other confined... Read more www.nytimes.com Ann Handley on Twitter 5 Tips to Take Your Marketing Presentations From MEH Good Enough 😵 to HECK-YES Great!! 🤗 https://t.co/jHSGTzJPo8 Read more twitter.com It's Time to Clean Your Computer, Inside and Out Use a can of compressed air to clear the crumbs from the surface. If you don't have one, a small fan may work. If you're really desperate, you could employ a drinking straw and use lung-generated wind power. Just get the crumbs out. Next, take... Read more www.wired.com Gingham's Homestyle Restaurant in St. Charles navigates... Just six months ago, Craig Uttendorf moved his St. Charles mainstay, Gingham's Homestyle Restaurant, less than a mile down the road from its home of 30 years. The new location on Country Club Plaza Drive held much promise. Read more www.stlmag.com Virtual Road Show Due to the novel COVID-19 virus, the Departments of Engineering & Public Works cancelled the City of Saint Charles Road Shows originally scheduled for April 23rd and April 30th and have now implemented a Virtual Road Show! Learn about the... Read more www.stcharlescitymo.gov General Motors Wentzville Assembly Plant Restarts The #GeneralMotors Wentzville Assembly Plant restarted today with its first shift and extensive new safety protocols in place after being temporarily closed since mid-March because of #COVID19. Welcome back to the largest employer in... Read more twitter.com

See the X-37B Autonomous Spaceplane Launch Live

On Sunday, May 17, Boeing launched the X-37B autonomous spaceplane into orbit with the help of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. This U.S. Air Force reusable space vehicle set mission records on each of its five previous flights. During its current mission, the cutting-edge spacecraft X-37B is launching a small satellite called FalconSAT-8, which is a collaboration between the U.S. Air Force Academy and the Air Force Research Laboratory. It is also carrying two NASA experiments and another experiment from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.

Virtual Morning Brew Registration Open Now

Virtual Morning Brew & Coffee with a Cop - May 2020 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... Read more www.gstccc.com

Resources

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculation Form Read more www.sba.gov Uniting for Recovery: Lawmakers must shield COVID-19... During the COVID-19 crisis, Missouri health care professionals have dealt with extraordinary challenges and placed themselves in harm's way to serve the sick. In addition, manufacturers across the state rapidly altered their operations to help... Read more mochamber.com 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... Read more mochamber.com Associations Offer Guidance on Going Back to the Office With many states beginning to relax COVID-19 restrictions, employers in a variety of disciplines, including associations, are looking for the best advice to reopen their workplaces. Two new guides offer specific advice to help people work safely... Read more associationsnow.com Here are the guidelines for businesses reopening in the... CLAYTON, Mo. (KMOV.com) -- The guidelines for reopening businesses in the St. Louis region were released Wednesday, with regulations for eight defined sectors of business in the area. St. Louis City and County will begin reopening on May 18, and... Read more www.kmov.com

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... Read more mochamber.com Reopening Business The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's weekly virtual event series, Path Forward, explores the complex issues that must be considered as part of a responsible reopening strategy. Each week a panel of experts discusses topics like barriers to... Read more www.uschamber.com 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... Read more www.uschamber.com 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... Read more www.uschamber.com COVID-19: Updated USDOL Guidance 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:   Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facilities Retail Pharmacies Rideshare, Taxi and Car Services   More detailed guidance for on preparing workplaces for COVID-19 can be found at https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf .

US Chamber Video: Path Forward: Sports, Entertainment & Restaurants: How restrictions to mass gatherings will impact key industries

Billboard Available

Billboard Space Available Just a FEW Billboards left for 2020! Cycles are 28 days long, $100, If you didn’t secure yours yet, you have a last chance before they’re gone! This is what’s available, if you’re interested for Hwy 364/94, contact Lori by email or by phone at 636-946-0633 x 103. Due to a cancellation by a business who had 10 spots, we have 4 spaces available on Hwy. 364 for the May 25th cycle . May 25 – 4 June 22 – 5 Aug 17 – 1 Nov 9 – 3 Dec 7 – 7 *Availability on a first come, first serve basis & subject to change without notice .

Call Lori Tainter to reserve your space at 636-946-0633 or email her at Lori@GSTCCC.com

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