October 21, 2022~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News

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Featuring David Reed of Mathnasium of St Peters North

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Featuring Dr. Kevin Mabie of Tutor Doctor Saint Peters

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News You May Have Missed

Join the St. Charles Regional Chamber at the St. Louis Small Biz Expo

Join the St. Charles Regional Chamber at the upcoming St. Louis Business Expo on November 1st at the St. Charles Convention center from 11:00am - 5:00pm! Be an exhibitor at the Expo & showcase your business to thousands of potential Customers! Mention the St. Charles Regional Chamber & receive...

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FZ Education Foundation hosts trivia night for Grow Your Own Teacher program

The Fort Zumwalt Education Foundation is a 501c3 that raises funds to support the Grow Your Own Teacher (GYOT) program, which provides financial assistance in the form of a forgivable loan to individuals selected to participate. This financial assistance allows participants to complete their un...

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This St. Louis-area restaurant just won one of the nation's biggest barbeque competitions. Here's what comes next

Winning one of the nation's biggest and most prestigious barbecue competitions netted co-owners Chris Schafer and Chad Brewer a $25,000 prize. ST. LOUIS - There's reason to celebrate at Heavy Smoke BBQ. The St. Peters-based barbecue restaurant last weekend won the title of grand champion at the 33rd Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue competition in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

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Effective employee mentoring for today's workforce: 9 simple steps

Employee mentoring programs aren't just buzzwords to add to job descriptions and career pages. Creating a method that supports chemistry and lasting productivity through an effective mentorship program has a place in your strategic planning. We've spent the last few years re-learning what employees need and want.

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Local restaurant Heavy Smoke BBQ wins Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue - St. Louis Business Journal

There's reason to celebrate at Heavy Smoke BBQ. The St. Peters-based barbecue restaurant last weekend won the title of grand champion at the 33rd Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue competition in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

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Boost your Holiday Retail Sales - Google for Small Business

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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 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.


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Small Businesses and Child Care Survey

To best serve the needs of local communities in the distribution of child care relief funds, the state of Missouri is seeking information about the child care needs of small businesses across the state. We would appreciate 5-7 minutes of your time to answer these important questions.

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Piston Automotive to expand in Wentzville, investing more than $10 million and creating 204 new jobs

Piston Automotive, a subsidiary of the Piston Group and the world's largest automotive assembly supplier,announced today it will open a facility in Wentzville, investing more than $10 million and creating 204 new jobs. The company's new location will increase Piston Automotive's capacity for producing a variety of components for automotive manufacturers.

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The future of recruiting: 8 ways to win the talent war

Many businesses, regardless of size, type or industry, have found themselves in the trenches of today's talent war, and the future of recruiting seems complicated and murky. Today, attracting and retaining top talent is one of the most pronounced challenges that leaders face. Employees have a wider range of career options than they ever have before.

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Help Your Overwhelmed, Stressed-Out Team

Is your team stressed out? These days, everyone seems overwhelmed and way too busy. But even when your team members have a lot on their plates, they don't have to sacrifice their health or happiness. What can you do to reduce your team's stress?

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Court fight over St. Charles Convention Center delays new projects

ST. CHARLES COUNTY - A court battle over the future of the St. Charles Convention Center is holding up consideration of possible new projects such as an amateur sports facility, a steamboat museum and a county tourism website. The St.

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2 St. Louis-based health care companies, Esse Health and Navvis, to merge - St. Louis Business Journal

Two St. Louis-based health care businesses have agreed to merge under a new parent organization. Town & Country-based Navvis, a health care consulting business, and Esse Health, one of the St. Louis region's largest physician groups, will combine and form a new company called Surround Care, officials announced Thursday.

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Upcoming Events

Morning Brew - October 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 pocketful of new acquaintances! Always remember to b...

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November 2022 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.

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Recent Ribbon Cuttings

Unleashed Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting

Owner / Head Coach Thomas Smith, along with family and friends celebrated the grand opening of his new brick & mortar gym with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Also on hand was City of St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer, board members and ambassadors of the St.

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Visiting Angels of Greater St. Charles Celebrates New Offices with Ribbon Cutting

Franchise Owner Judy Snyder celebrated the grand opening for the new offices of Visiting Angels of Greater St. Charles with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Celebrating with Judy was Director Kathy Versemann, Office Manager Kris Wuori, Client Care Manager Janice Asberry, Fiel...

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