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May 22, 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 and sharing business and community updates live at 11:00am Tuesday through Friday, 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. We're looking to promote your business by offering SPONSORSHIPS on our live broadcasts. On average, our Daily Briefings are reached by close to 1,000 people daily! You can sponsor one day or 5 - consecutive days of Daily Briefings. Call 636.946.0633 for all the details.

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News You May Have Missed

LIBRARY BOOK DROPS AND CURBSIDE PICKUPS WILL SOON BE... St. Charles County, Missouri - The St. Charles City-County Library has announced that book drops will reopen for returns, and customers will soon be able to pick up holds using curbside/drive-up service. These services will be available at all... Read more www.gstccc.com A FREE directory for businesses who have reopened Are you ready to get back to business? (Yeah, us too.) That said, we all know that the key to reopening is being safe and responsible. It is the only way we can earn customers' trust and earn their business. We need to work together to let the... Read more www.gstccc.com CHANGESCAPE WEB CAN MAKE YOUR WEBSITE ADA-COMPLIANT ADA-Compliant Websites Are a Legal RequirementADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act. It mandates that businesses and website owners make their web content accessible to people with disabilities. Specifically, it should provide... Read more www.gstccc.com The best cities to launch a career | LinkedIn The Midwest dominates the ranking of top cities in which to launch a career, according to LinkedIn, based on a combination of housing rental costs, starting salaries and available job opportunities. Read more www.linkedin.com St. Charles County Greenway Plan - Great Rivers Greenway DATA COLLECTION - Complete Tell us what greenway experiences are most important to you and where you'd like to connect to on a greenway. We'll combine this information with the information we gather on natural and manmade conditions, cultural and ... Read more greatriversgreenway.org Giant companies like CVS, DaVita, Walmart, and Cigna are ... CVS Health, DaVita, Cigna, and Encompass are among the healthcare companies that are returning federal relief dollars intended to help healthcare providers weather the coronavirus pandemic. The funding automatically went to healthcare providers... Read more www.businessinsider.com Reddit Launches New, 12-Week Online Advertising School... Reddit is hosting a new, online advertising school program, which will enable participants to learn from industry professionals, and submit work for assessment by the broader Reddit advertising community. Reddit's Ad School will cover a range of... Read more www.socialmediatoday.com How To Switch iPhones Without Losing a Thing Losing all the stuff on your phone used to be no big deal a decade ago. These days, it's practically a Netflix horror movie plot. Wondering how to switch your iPhone, iPod, or iPad successfully, without losing anything in the process? Read more www.wired.com Forbes on Twitter If you tell your employer you have Covid-19 when you don't, it could leave you with a criminal record, a hefty fine and possibly prison time https://t.co/lsqWHR039f Read more twitter.com Future site of POWERplex to host drive-in graduation... When POWERplex opens in January 2021 on the site of the former St. Louis Outlet Mall in Hazelwood, the youth sports complex is going to look like every kid's dream: volleyball courts, a climbing gym, basketball courts, mini golf, turf fields,... Read more www.stlmag.com **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** April Jobs Report Released The COVID-19 pandemic caused a severe downturn in the nation's labor market in April 2020. In Missouri, seasonally adjusted employment decreased by 305,100 jobs over the month, and by 327,800 jobs over the year, the largest one-month and one-year ... Read more content.govdelivery.com How to Tell if It's More Than Just a Bad Mood It is understandable if the coronavirus pandemic has put you in a funk, but depression should be evaluated and treated. Read more www.nytimes.com Housing Statistics - St. Charles County Association of... Click on the links below for the latest information on the St. Charles real estate market and also for historical housing data! Contact a St. Charles County REALTOR for more information. Read more www.stcharlesrealtors.com

ST. CHARLES COUNTY TO OPEN ADMINISTRATION, PUBLIC HEALTH ... Phone, Email, Online Access to Services Still Encouraged as AlternativeST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - St. Charles County Government buildings have been closed to the public since Wednesday, March 25, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect the... Read more www.gstccc.com Covid-19 Response and PPE With facemasks, social distancing, and frequent hand washing being the new normal, we felt it important to be able to offer our current and future customers the ability to acquire the right personal protective equipment for their organization or... Read more www.gstccc.com Boone Center, Inc. to Hold Virtual 5K and Movement Challenge Proceeds to benefit non-profits' employment facilities, programs for adults with disabilities (St. Louis, Mo., May 13, 2020) Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) will hold its first-ever Hometown Hero Virtual 5K and Movement Challenge over Memorial Day... Read more www.gstccc.com Schlafly Bankside in St. Charles will open Friday ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMOV.com) -- While following social distancing measures and strict sanitizing guidelines, Schlafly Bankside on Main Street in St. Charles will open Friday, May 22. The brewpub will be open for limited dining and curbside pick-up ... Read more www.kmov.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 Ann Handley on Twitter Here is your prescription for #WorkFromHome success: Manage your day. Don't let your day manage you! https://t.co/4T32md6dfm #MyRemoteLife [thx for including me @mondaydotcom] Read more twitter.com Ann Handley on Twitter 5 Ways to Keep Going Even If Your Marketing Budget Is Quarantined 😷https://t.co/D7X0HkoTed Read more twitter.com Google is Launching a New Video Series to Help... Google is launching a new video series designed to help marketers get a better understanding of key opportunities and trends, and provide updates on relevant Google ad products and tools to maximize reach and response. Read more www.socialmediatoday.com 11 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster They're (usually) simple to set up, easy to use, and can instantly get rid of Wi-Fi dead zones in your house. The extended or repeated wireless signals won't be as strong as the ones coming straight from your router, though, so again positioning... Read more www.wired.com 4 ways to quiet imposter syndrome and start believing in ... I'm about to get onstage at one of the largest tech conferences in the world, CiscoLive!. Then, I'm supposed to share some wisdom that will inspire thousands of people to embrace their inner superhero. No biggie. (Insert emoji face screaming in... Read more ideas.ted.com No One Wants to Fire Employees. Here Are Some... Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Companies around the globe are announcing major layoffs because of the economic impact of COVID-19. Even if you're a leader who has held onto your staff thus far, you've probably... Read more www.entrepreneur.com No more ferrets or snakes? Missouri ready to pounce on... JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri is a step closer to cracking down on phony service animals. In one of their final acts before adjourning for the year, members of the Missouri House voted 137-6 to send Gov. Mike Parson a proposed law designed to curb... Read more www.stltoday.com Metro St. Louis loses 152,700 jobs in April The federal government estimates that metro St. Louis lost 152,700 jobs in April as a coronavirus-related lockdown caused mass layoffs throughout the area. The number, a seasonally adjusted estimate by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, amounts to... Read more www.stltoday.com

Refer & Win Refer & Win is a program that rewards Chamber members for their referrals that convert to members. Being a Chamber with a staff of four, it is... Read more www.gstccc.com

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

Chamber U Seminar - Thurs. 6/25/20 What Your Managers Should Know So You Don't Get Sued

Chamber U Business Education Series - "What Every... Presented by Katherine Flett with Danna McKitrick, P.C., some of the topics we will be discussing include: FLSA - Definition of Exempt Employer and changes in the Salary Level test, Rules in Play Every Day and a tool kit for hiring and firing/... Read more www.gstccc.com

Resources

Sign The Letter: Stop job-killing COVID-19 Lawsuits -... Missouri is just beginning our economic recovery from COVID-19. But in wake of this pandemic, a new threat is emerging - opportunistic lawsuits seeking to cash in on this crisis. There is a growing threat of litigation that is stopping many... Read more mochamber.com

COVID-19 Legislation: What Employers Should Know -... Wednesday, June 3 2:00 p.m. Register Details The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is teaming up with BKD CPAs & Advisors to discuss the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and other related legislation enacted... Read more mochamber.com

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculation Form Read more www.sba.gov 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. The Treasury Department and Small... Read more www.uschamber.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 PLEX SHIELD | Retail & Commercial Social Distancing Barriers Custom sizes and configurations available upon request. Size barriers to fit your counters at any grocery store, hospital, pharmacy, check stand, and other point-of-purchase locations. Hanging and front mount screw on models available. Read more info.truemfg.com Safety and Health Topics | COVID-19 | Occupational... You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server. The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or... Read more www.osha.gov

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 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 .

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 multiple spots, we have 5 spaces available on Hwy. 364 for the June 22nd cycle . 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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