September 20, 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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CELEBRATE ST. PETERS 2019 OPENS TONIGHT!

See Main Stage Act Sawyer Brown on Friday; Head East on Saturday Enjoy live entertainment, carnival games and rides, a wide variety of food and more when Celebrate St. Peters 2019 kicks off tonight, Friday, Sept. 20, at 370 Lakeside Park, and...

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Gov. Parson Keynote: Workforce2030 - members

As Governor of Missouri, Mike Parson has been a champion for improving our state's workforce - empowering Missourians with valuable skills that match with the needs of today's employers. Under Gov. Parson's leadership, Missouri passed major...

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Workers Are Fleeing Big Cities for Smaller Ones-and...

Kelly Swift grew tired of the Los Angeles area a few years ago so she decided to leave-and take her job with her. Ms. Swift kept her role in health-care information-technology consulting, and her California salary, when she and her family settled ...

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The 20 Best Google Chrome Extensions for SEO

If you've been a marketer for, say, more than five minutes, you know SEO is important. In fact, 97% of people learn more about a local company online than anywhere else. And since Google owns 90% of all searches, it's easy for marketers to spend...

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Narwhal's Crafted Owners Announce Plans to Open Loaded,...

If you've ever wanted a snack to pair with your boozy slushie at Narwhal's Crafted, you're in luck. Owners Brandon Holzhueter and Brad Merten have announced plans to open a new concept, Loaded - and you can get a first bite next week.

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Twitter Marketing: The Complete Guide for Business

What is Twitter marketing? It's what you want it to be. Want to learn more about your customers? Make your brand a little more human? Build buzz about your new product? Make an influencer's day? Provide lightning-fast customer support? Start...

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The 2-Word Phrase That Helps You Succeed in Any...

Whether you're negotiating with your boss, landlord, roommate, colleague, or spouse, knowing what to say and how to say it is invaluable. Because in essence, life is a series of negotiations.

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A Study of 597 Logos Shows Which Kind Is Most Effective

Imagine you are a marketing manager about to launch a brand called Noxu, which markets jigsaw puzzles. You just received an email from your CEO, asking you to choose between two logos. Your goal is to choose the one that will make the launch more ...

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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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Monique Bynum Joins BCI

Monique Bynum has joined BCI as Senior Director of Development. In her role, Monique is responsible for engaging individual, corporate and foundation donors in support of BCI's innovative employment and vocational training programs for people...

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Legends & Lanterns

I'm not sure who's more excited... Medusa 🐍 and Rizzo, the not so Big Bad Wolf or us! Pick up your 2019 Legends shirts at Discover Saint Charles, Mo (230 South Main Street) for just $15 each.

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Mentorship

"A single conversation with a wise men is better than ten years of study" -Chinese Proverb We have all asked a stranger for directions, often without hesitation, but often we hesitate to ask those we know, respect and admire for a bit of advice...

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Dress code policy: How to set and enforce standards -...

We all have a look. For some, it's carefully cultivated. For others, it's accidental and disheveled. Sometimes it's deliberately designed to grab the attention of others, perhaps even to shock them. How you dress, how you style and color your...

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www.insperity.com
7 Tips for Using Instagram for Business

Instagram has over 700 million monthly active users, less competition and a more engaged audience than other social media giants like Facebook or Twitter (sources: Statista, ecommerceCEO). This presents businesses with an opportunity to market...

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www.sendible.com
How to Get Paid Faster in your Small Business - Small...

As a business owner, you know how crucial it is to your business to be paid on a timely basis. The better your business accepts today's technology, the faster you'll receive payment. A staggering 30 percent of businesses fail because the owner...

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24 Top-Ranked, Affordable Franchises You Can Buy for...

8 min read Starting a business can be expensive, and most people don't have a million dollars to invest to get their business up and running. The good news is that you don't needthat kind of money to start a profitable business.

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The Top Ten Tips For Brands And Their Social Media...

While there is no way to accurately predict the future of social media, there are several, fundamental best practices to help keep brands and their social media managers nimble, creative and adept in a constantly evolving landscape. Here are the...

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19 Event Planning Checklists that Actually Help

Whether you've planned 200 events or you're just starting, we can both agree on one thing: event planning is hard work. And the pressure to get better at it every year is real. Your willingness and ability to adapt to the demand for a more...

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September Lunch with Leaders
Upcoming Chamber Events
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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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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Biz Brew Photo Shoot Appointment

Come get an outdoor, casual headshot. Appointment required!

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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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