May 5, 2023 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News

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The ShopSt.C Digital Gift Card may be what you are looking for. It can be purchased online, printed or sent to them via e-mail or text, and can only be spent at a growing number of participating St. Charles County Businesses.

St. Charles County merchants can become a participating business that accepts the ShopSt.C Digital Gift Card by clicking on the "Become a participating merchant" link below, scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on "Apply to Join". Chamber membership not required.


Shop St. Charles County

Do you want to buy that special someone a unique gift? Are you unable to decide what to buy them? Would you like your gift to support a local St. Charles County Business?


Similar to other online marketplaces, businesses have their own shop on the website with a back-end login to manage their shop, products, respond to inquiries, and fulfill orders.


As a fully-functioning e-commerce marketplace, customers can purchase products and services directly on the website, all while having access to browse business information, custom services, upcoming events, and more.


Save time and find great local products. No longer will you have to visit every storefront or website of businesses in your community to find what you’re looking for. You’ll be able to shop and buy from many local businesses right in the comfort of your own home. No store hours, we’re always open!


Shops currently in the Marketplace include: Detail 360, Heathered Rose Boutique, Cotton Candy Cravings, Hook & Needle Fishing - Check back often - More Shops to Come

News You May Have Missed

Featuring Paul Barthel of Changescape Web

Other event by St. Charles Regional Chamber on Wednesday, May 3 2023

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ST. CHARLES, FRANKLIN AND JEFFERSON COUNTY OFFICIALS VOICE SUPPORT FOR ST. LOUIS CITY CIRCUIT ATTORNEY, ST. LOUIS COUNTY PROSECUTOR CONSOLIDATION

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, Franklin County Presiding Commissioner Tim Brinker and Jefferson County Executive Dennis Gannon today released the following statement: We join St. Louis County mayors in their support for consolidating the St. Louis Circu...

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This St. Louis Suburb was Named One of the Best Places to Live - Move to St. Louis

Find out how and why this St. Louis suburb was named one of the best places to live in America. The ranking factors, cost of living, and reasons why people want to visit this unique suburb near STL.

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Salary structure: How to create a solid compensation plan

Compensation is your biggest expense and is increasingly complicated in today's business climate. With a low unemployment rate and high inflation, it's now more important than ever to get compensation correct in order to retain your current employees, as well as make your recruiting, hiring and promoting efforts more focused and easier to execute.

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MoDOT to restrict section of Veterans Memorial Parkway to temporary one-way traffic during construction

ST. CHARLES COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation will temporarily restrict Westbound Veterans Memorial Parkway between Cave Springs Boulevard and Mexico Road to one-way traffic. The temporary conversion begins overnight Wednesday, May 10, 2023, weather permitting. A new overpass ...

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Portion of Premier Parkway to Close Several Days due to Construction of Route 370 Interchange Ramp

Premier Parkway will be closed at the Highway 370 underpass during daytime hours on several days over the coming weeks (see attached map). The closures are needed to allow the construction of a new ramp onto Highway 370 from Salt River Road. The construction schedule calls for Premier Parkway ...

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Feature Your Business
on Our Podcast

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 St. Charles Regional Chamber 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.

Free Comic Book Day May 6th at Comic Relief

Free Comic Book Day is happening at Comic Relief on May 6th. Everyone who comes in will get 2 free comics from a selection just for coming in. Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry-a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North...

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Busting myths: 7 things leaders say don't impact employee performance

When it comes to leading people, there are common "red flags" about employee behavior that can be shared from leader to leader as things to watch out for. You know the phrase, "Watch out if you have an employee who..."

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FIRST MID ANNOUNCES LAURA HUGHES AS NEW CHIEF MARKETING & DEPOSIT OFFICER

MATTOON, IL - First Mid Bank & Trust is proud to welcome Laura Hughes as their new Chief Marketing & Deposit Officer. Hughes will be responsible for leading First Mid's marketing and deposit strategy, as well as overseeing its performance, culture, and overall customer experience. With over 2...

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Greater St. Louis, Inc. Statement on Resignation of Kim Gardner As St. Louis Circuit Attorney

Greater St. Louis, Inc. CEO Jason Hall issued the following statement regarding the announcement by Kim Gardner that she will resign as Circuit Attorney of the City of St. Louis: "The announcement of resignation by Kim Gardner is long overdue. As we have said for months, her incompetent mana...

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June 3 deemed 636 Day in St. Charles County

At its meeting on April 24, the County Council unanimously approved a resolution recognizing June 3 as "636 Day." The resolution states that 636 Day aims to build local civic pride and community throughout the 636 area code and will create an opportunity for local businesses to participate by offering specials and promotions on June 3.

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How to Reduce Personal Bias When Hiring

When it comes to hiring diverse candidates, good intentions do not necessarily lead to good results. Often well-intentioned hiring managers end up inadvertently weeding out qualified candidates from underestimated backgrounds because of unconscious bias. There are several things managers can do to reduce that bias.

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Upcoming Events

May 2023 Biz Brew

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. When entering the park from Olive Blvd, please take the 1st...

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2023 Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon

The St. Charles Regional Chamber is currently accepting nominations for its 2023 Small Business of the Year. View Past Small Business of the Year Award Recipients Sponsorship Opportunties Gold Sponsor - $600 - SOLD Four tickets to the awards luncheon, prominent location of logo on event...

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NEW Golf Sponsorship Available

Recent Ribbon Cuttings

Ellie Mental Health Celebrates New Location with Ribbon Cutting

Owners Russell and Rachel Cobb celebrated new St. Peters location for Ellie Mental Health with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Joining Russell and Rachel was City of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano along with several St. Peters Aldermen, Clinical Director Kristen Waterman an...

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Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company Opens Drive-Thru Cafe at 1856 Zumbehl Road

Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company of Saint Louis, Missouri, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new cafe in Saint Charles, Missouri. Kaldi's Coffee was founded on DeMun Avenue in Saint Louis, in 1994, and now has 10 cafes across the greater Saint Louis area and multiple locations in Atlanta....

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