September 13, 2019 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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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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Content Marketing for Local Search set for release...

Changescape Web founder Ken Tucker has a new book! Content Marketing for Local Search: Create Content that Google Loves & Prospects Devour will be available on Amazon September 26th! This book, co-written with 4 other marketing experts, unpacks...

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Free Flu Shots

The Villages of St. Peters is hosting on-site Flu Shots by Schnucks Pharmacy on Thursday, October 24th from 9 am til noon. Traditional, Preservative-Free and Senior Flu Vaccines Available. The Villages of St. Peters is located at 5400 Executive...

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5300 Centre Apartments in St. Peters, Mo Debuts As...

The apartment community is infused with technology with WiFi in all common and communal spaces and streaming music and TVs with touch screen controls in all communal spaces. It also includes a "social media wall" above resident mail boxes with...

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I-70 Traffic Flow Improvements Project

Have you experienced congested intersections and delays on I-70 through O'Fallon? This project is working to improve the interchange at I-70 and Highway K/Main Street, relieve congestion on Highway K near I-70, help traffic flow better from T.R....

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How to Keep It Professional When the Wine Starts Flowing

I'VE READ LOTS of rules regarding proper workplace etiquette but have found surprisingly little guidance relating directly to drinking wine in a business setting (apart from "Don't drink too much"). While wine at a working lunch or corporate...

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SWING SUITE COMING SOON! HD 1080P.mp4

⛳ Fore! Topgolf has teamed up with Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles to bring the first Topgolf® Swing Suite to St. Louis! The Topgolf® Swing Suite...

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5 Ways to Increase Your Email Open Rates - Kivi's...

Last week, we talked about the importance of your From Line in getting your emails opened. It's a big one that deserved its own post! Let's look at five other important factors in your increasing your open rates. Good Subject Lines Coupled with...

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Overcoming Seasonal Impacts On Employee Motivation -...

Just as employees may struggle to keep their focus in the late afternoon, they may also show signs of seasonal slowdowns. Whether it's the holiday hoopla at the end of the year, flu season at the start or summer vacation's siren call in the...

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St. Charles County approves the sale of kratom but won't ...

ST. CHARLES - St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann cautioned Friday that allowing the regulated sale of kratom in his region was not an endorsement of the controversial product that has exploded in popularity. "I don't want people to get...

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St. Peters woman loses wallet in Las Vegas; stranger...

ST. PETERS, Mo. - A St. Peters woman says her faith in humanity has been restored after a kind gesture all the way from Arizona via Las Vegas. "It was proof good humans exist and are out there," said Aimee Scott. Scott received a package in the...

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Schools stoke excitement for STEM with help of Bayer grants

Jeremy Jackson had been thinking for a couple of years about how he would hypothetically spend a windfall on his industrial technology classes. The St. Charles West High School teacher had heard from a connection at Bayer about the America's...

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Do Weighted Blankets Even Do Anything for Anxiety?

If you have anxiety, you may have heard some bold claims about this or that thing having the power to relieve some of your worry. Exhibit A: weighted blankets, which have surged in popularity in recent years.

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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.
 
Thanks,
Ethan Miller
Chamber Benefit Plan health insurance now available...

When it comes to providing employees with cost-saving health care coverage, small businesses are at a big disadvantage compared to their larger counterparts. Because of their smaller size, their claims risk pool is spread out across a much...

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9th Annual Dress for Success Midwest Power Walk 5K and...

Local 5K Helps Women Join the Workforce and Move Toward Economic IndependenceThe Power Walk for Dress for Success®, is an international 5K walk/run dedicated to empowering women on their quest for economic independence. Dress for Success®...

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2019 Business Champions - Missouri Chamber of Commerce...

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognized 116 members of the Missouri General Assembly as Business Champions on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. The Business Champion designation recognizes state lawmakers who supported policies during...

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MoDOT to add J-turns to Route 94 at South Breeze Road

The city of Weldon Spring and the Missouri Department of Transportation [MoDOT] are taking actions to make area roads safer. Over the past year, MoDOT has worked to make some much needed safety improvements to the area. One is a new, flashing...

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midriversnewsmagazine.com
YouTube creators are turning the site into a podcast network

More YouTube creators are getting into the podcast game, including Ethan Klein, David Dobrik, Joe Rogan, and Marques Brownlee. That means launching new channels dedicated to podcasts is a smart way to capitalize on one content format and turn it...

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Study: How much do online reviews impact small business...

Finally, we looked at which states' businesses were the best at managing their online presence. First we looked at the percentage of businesses in each state that had claimed at least one review site listing. 83.7% of Rhode Island businesses have ...

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St. Charles City-County Library on Twitter

Access Sports Illustrated, @STLPostDispatch, Better Homes & Gardens, National Geographic, @HGTVMag, Newsweek, @ConsumerReports, the Los Angeles Times, and many more on your device. Browse eNewsstand here: https://t.co/T5mVlCmUfw

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Regional College Fair

Published: 08/29/2019 The 29th Annual St. Charles Regional College Fair is coming 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, to St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. The fair is for current high school students who are...

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Oktoberfest STC on Twitter

📍📍REMINDER: New location this year, same great festival! Due to the flooding, we relocated this year's Saint Charles Oktoberfest to the Lewis & Clark Boathouse parking lot and grounds. Check out the map and plan your festivities!

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13 Superstitions of Super Successful People

7 min read In her book Recipes for Good Luck , author Ellen Weinstein researched the superstitions and rituals of some of the most famous and successful people in modern history.

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2019 How-To Festival

Searching for a new hobby? Looking for some pro tips? Find answers at the St. Charles City-County Librarys How-To Festival! One exciting, fun day full of presentations and demonstrations for both adults and kids! Bring your family! Register at...

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Photos: Dinosaurs rumble into St. Charles Convention Center

Members of the "Big Dino" crew of Jurassic Quest Dinosaur World began rolling more than 80 mechanical dinosaurs into the St. Charles Convention Center for a weekend show on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. The show opens Friday and runs through Sunday....

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Katy Trail Landowners: Then and Now * Missouri Life Magazine

When the Missouri River flooded in the spring of 1986, anyone standing in Maurice and Jayne Glosemeyer's barn in rural Warren County would have been underwater. The damages to the the nearby Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (MKT), which divided...

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September Biz Brew - Narwhal's Crafted
Upcoming Chamber Events
Lunch with Leaders September 2019

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

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Morning Brew - September 2019

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...

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Ribbon Cuttings
YogaSix Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting...

General Manager Kylie Schweiss celebrated the grand opening of YogaSix with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Joining Kylie was her regional manager, Dan Borgmeyer, Mayor of the City of St. Charles along with Mike Klinghammer and...

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Yadi's Yummies Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon...

Owners Jessica and Cindy Eisenbeis celebrated the grand opening of their new business Yadi's Yummies with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Joining Jessica and Cindy and representing the City of St. Peters were Aldermen Terri Violet...

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Narwhal's Crafted Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon...

Co-owners Brandon Holzhueter and Brad Merten celebrated the grand opening of their newest location for Narwhal's Crafted with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Joining Brandon and Brad were Dan Borgmeyer, Mayor of the City of St....

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First St. Charles United Methodist Church Celebrates...

Rev. Bart Hildreth and Rev. Debby Bartley, celebrated the consecration of The Learning Center at First St. Charles United Methodist Church with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, September 8, 2019 Joining Rev. Hildreth and Rev. Bartley were...

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