October 4, 2019 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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We've Been Named 2019 Chamber of the Year!!

2019 Chamber of the Year! MO Chamber of Commerce & Industry CEO Dan Mehan shared the news with Scott Tate! Celebrate with us on Nov. 14 at the Missouri Business Awards ➡️ mochamber.com/annual-meeting/

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News You May Have Missed
Seeking Nominations...

Since 1957, the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce has recognized local leaders for their dedication to serving the Greater St. Charles County community. Nominations for the 2019 Citizen of the Years and Lifetime Distinguished Service ...

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POP-UP RETAIL ART GALLERY JOINS STREETS OF ST. CHARLES...

(St. Charles, MO September 30, 2019) - Streets of St. Charles announces the October 1st opening of Missouri Artists on Main II, a temporary pop-up retail gallery that will be open for business just in time for holiday shopping. This is an added...

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Marketers need 'hard' skills if they want to be taken...

'Soft' skills like communication and empathy are clearly important, but marketers need to brush up on core technical skills like strategy, data and measurement to be truly effective.

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Veterans Memorial Garden Opening Nov. 11

The final stages of construction for the Veterans Memorial Garden at Veterans Tribute Park, located at 1031 Kisker Road in Weldon Spring, are underway. Overlooking the park's two lakes, the garden includes a Veterans Memorial Plaza (pictured...

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Lights, Camera, Save! Teen Video Contest Begins at First ...

(St. Charles, MO - Tuesday, October 1, 2019) - First State Bank is accepting submissions for its Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. This contest encourages teens to develop financial literacy skills in a fun and creative way. To participate,...

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How to Properly Conduct Reference Checks When Hiring

You've found a compelling candidate for an open position. Now it's time to check references. The interviews went well, and their resume is solid. But people can be well prepped for the interview, and resumes can be expertly polished. A reference...

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Fort Zumwalt Bulldogs organize canned food drive for...

The first two weeks of October for the Fort Zumwalt Junior Bulldogs Cheerleaders will go beyond the squad's routine importance at school football games. On Oct. 6 and 12, the Junior Bulldogs cheerleaders and football players will strive to help...

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Recommended reading: Thriving as a new leader and the...

Marketing Week reviews the latest books for marketers. By Constance Dierickx According to research, 74% of new leaders say they are unprepared for their new role, and in 18 months nearly half of them don't live up to expectations. This article...

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Feast Magazine on Twitter

Craving the Curls brings rolled ice cream to St. Charles https://t.co/I15TPbKSur

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St. Charles City-County Library on Twitter

From pumpkin carving ideas to spooky tunes, this month's Collection Spotlight will help you get into the #Halloween spirit. Take a look: https://t.co/PUYCTNXhyl #HalloweenCrafts #HalloweenDecor #HalloweenCostumes #AllHallowsEve

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Here's Why a 50-Degree Day Feels Colder in Fall Than in...

That first cold spell of the season always feels especially harsh. If you've ever wondered, from beneath several layers of clothing, whether you were overreacting to those frigid early fall days, take solace. It may not just be in your head: The...

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Lindenwood University Homecoming
Good afternoon!
 
Lindenwood University is hosting their annual Homecoming Parade on Lindenwood’s Campus. This year, the parade will be on Saturday, October 12 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The parade winds through the Lindenwood Campus, so it is easy to see everything! We would like to extend the offer to you and your families to join us that day for the parade and football game.
 
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Ethan Miller
Sugarfire Smoke House opening Wentzville location October 17

On October 17, Wentzville will become the newest home of a Sugarfire Smoke House location. Sugarfire co-founders Charlie Downs and Mike Johnson teamed up with franchisees Matt Martin and Jim Cook for their fifth venture together, which will be...

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August Jobs Report Released

Missouri's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in August 2019, down a tenth of a percentage point from July. Seasonal adjustment is a statistical technique used to measure and remove influences of predictable seasonal patterns...

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Woods Promoted to Executive Director for Habitat for...

ST. PETERS, Mo. (Oct. 1, 2019) - Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County, dedicated to creating quality, affordable homes where families partner, build and buy, promoted Michelle Woods to executive director. Woods joined the Habitat for...

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Best of St. Charles 2019

Nominate your favorite places in St. Charles DAILY through October 13 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reader's poll! The top five in each category will make it on to the vote.

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There Are 2 Reasons Teams Disagree. This Shouldn't Be 1...

Not long ago, I was presented with a routine, even boring, workplace problem. We redesigned a part of our website and altered some basic functionality. Some colleagues learned of the change only when they went online, and were baffled by the new...

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What Employers Should Know About Marijuana Laws - Insperity

Attitudes toward marijuana are shifting, and for multi-state employers, different state marijuana laws can make it challenging to enforce a company's drug policy across an entire organization. Since 2012, 33 states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto ...

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Collecting on Your Invoices Doesn't Need to Be a...

Eleni Gianopulos spent more than 15 years selling her handmade sugar cookies to a famous gourmet grocery chain. Then Dean & DeLuca stopped paying its bills. By January 2018, Gianopulos, founder and owner of New York City-based bakery Eleni's...

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ST. CHARLES COUNTY TO PURCHASE 286 ACRES AT MISSOURI...

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO -- St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has announced that the County has received notice of a final award from the University of Missouri System to purchase 286 acres of Missouri Bluffs property. The property...

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Get a Taste of St. Charles Nov. 20

Bring your empty stomach to the 25th Annual Taste of St. Charles, featuring 30 restaurants, top shelf spirits, wine and beer. Sponsored by St. Charles Rotary Club, it will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center Nov. 20th, 6-9 p.m. Tickets,...

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City of St. Peters on Twitter

Check out the latest St. Peters Golf Club Tee Time! Newsletter to learn about the Golf & Banquet Center Grand Opening on Oct. 21, the new Caddy's bar & grill, and opportunities to pick up extra cash as a Beverage Server! https://t.co/Scr3IeUjfA

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St Charles County MO on Twitter

StCharlesCounty residents will have opportunities to register to vote, update their voter records, and learn about paid election judge opportunities at Election Authority mobile registration stations at several events in the community throughout...

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FrancisHowell on Twitter

FHSDFridayFact...FHSD's 2019-20 tax rate of $4.6480 is the second-lowest among St. Charles County school districts. Read more: https://t.co/F39QP9Texc

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Upcoming Chamber Events
Biz Brew October 2019 - Tucanos Brazilian Grill

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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Lunch with Leaders October 2019

Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business community leaders.

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Biz Brew Photo Shoot Appointment

Come get an outdoor, casual headshot. Appointment required!

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Member Visits
Eldercare Law Group

Melissa Leavy, pictured on the right, and her team at Eldercare Law Group promises to protect, educate and represent our aging and disabled population by providing an expert legal plan of their choice.They can assist you with Long-Term Care Planning.

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DeRienzo's Pizza & Pub

For nearly 60 years, DeRienzo's Pizza & Pub has served St. Charles County delicious St. Louis style pizzas. We want to thank DeRienzo's for being part of the Chamber for one year this month!

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Olympic Motor Co.

Celebrating their one - year anniversary with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Olympic Motor Co prides itself on finding the car you have been looking for. Call them at 314-395-7878 or visit them at 1790 North U.S. Highway 67

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CSL Tax Advisors

The Chamber would like to congratulate Craig Lovasz, at CSL Tax Advisors, LLC for being part of the Chamber for one year. They are a dedicated tax firm who specialize in accounting and tax preparation services for a wide variety of clients.

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Ribbon Cuttings
Purple Monkey Garage Celebrates Grand Opening with...

Owner Josh Tolley, along with Matt Hoffmann, Julian Jahnke and Elias Huch celebrated the grand opening of Purple Monkey Garage with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Also on hand was City of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and aldermen...

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