September 6, 2019 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Beck & Lenox Estate Planning & Elder Law, LLC

Rudy D. Beck, owner and principal of Beck Estate Planning & Elder Law, LLC, is pleased and excited to announce the firm's new name, Beck & Lenox Estate Planning & Elder Law, LLC. This change reflects the contributions that Jayson "Jay" Lenox has...

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Third Wheel Brewing Expands to Columbia, MO

You will soon find beer from Third Wheel Brewing on tap at many of the best bars and restaurants in Columbia, Missouri. Third Wheel will kick off their official launch in Columbia with Head Brewer, Abbey Spencer, teaching Beer School at iTAP...

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How To Develop Business Acumen In Your Employees - Insperity

Do you struggle with how to develop business acumen in employees? If so, you're not alone. It's a common concern of managers and business owners. Your employees may be great at their individual jobs, whether they're creatives, salespeople,...

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Chewing Cuticles: How Bad Habits Can Ruin Good Nonprofit ...

I had the urge to bite my nails during a meeting. Don't look like that. It's a habit I haven't quite been able to conquer. We all have bad habits. For some of us, it might be biting our nails. For others, it might be

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New Millennial Business-Travel Survey Reveals the Good,...

The latest Hilton Hotels & Resorts survey of business travelers aged 23 to 35 shows some trends consistent with last year's survey, but also exposes a downside of traveling for meetings that planners should pay attention to.

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Boeing

Celebrating #Boeing Defense’s expansion and milestones in #StCharles - JDAM (400,000th), Laser JDAM (30,000th), Small Diameter Bomb (25,000th), and Harpoon Production Ramp-up. #StLMade

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4 Tips for Managing Organizational Change

Executive Summary Launching major transformation efforts is a common way that business leaders try to get a leg up on the competition, or just keep their heads above water. But too many of these efforts fail. Leaders can make their...

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Sarah Schlafly and Mighty Cricket hope to make St. Louis ...

The idea to create cricket-based food products hatched in Sarah Schlafly's head four years before she launched her food company, Mighty Cricket. "I wasn't convinced it was a viable idea," says Schlafly. That was, until she and partner Adam Kronk...

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The 25 most influential books ever written about business

Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always...

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Pressures are mounting for boutique fitness companies -...

Boutique fitness studio owners are coming under pressure as the market becomes increasingly saturated with options after a decade of intense growth and constantly shifting trends. There are signs that growth is stalling for some of the biggest...

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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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Act Now for Reserved Parking Passes and Discounted...

Would you like a convenient parking spot inside 370 Lakeside Park for both days of Celebrate St. Peters 2019 on Sept. 20-21? Are you a fan of family fun, bargain prices and convenience? Then, act now-advance sales begin today, Tuesday, Sept. 3,...

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Business Champion - Gov. Mike Parson

Our first-ever Business Champion lapel pin was given to Governor Mike Parson last night. Thank you, governor, for your leadership as we work together to...

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Should Your Company Offer Severance Pay? - Insperity

It comes with the territory. If you're fortunate enough to hold a management position, then you might be unfortunate enough to understand the difficulty of telling an employee that they're being laid off. There's no easy or pleasant way to have...

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5 Myths Preventing You From Delegating Effectively

6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurs and delegation have a long and turbulent history together. Handing over the reins can be one of the most vulnerable things leaders can do. But people who...

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[Report] What's Working (And What's Not) on Instagram

Is your association or chamber of commerce active on Instagram? It's quickly becoming one of the most popular social media sites out there. (According to Omnicore, a digital marketing agency, the site has more than one billion monthly active users!)

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The 6 Most Passive-Aggressive Email Phrases You Use...

Ahh, the art of the email. I've always found it to be a terrible medium for communicating--so much can be misconstrued from an unintentionally curt sentence, a light-hearted capitalization--heck, even an emoji that doesn't convey your mojo the...

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U.S. Chamber on Twitter

Must read today in @washingtonpost, as our CEO Tom Donohue calls on Washington's leaders to restore certainty so American businesses "have the confidence to invest, hire, grow and, in turn, drive the economy." Read: https://t.co/5o6zEM0EDR...

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When to Change Your Password as a Small Business | AT&T

There are now 19 cities across the nation where AT&T is the only carrier to offer mobile 5G service, and small businesses are leading the charge with 5G adoption. These cities have been on our 5G network since late 2018, and are already seeing...

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Mastering Twitter video ads

Twitter is where people talk about what's happening in the world, and increasingly those conversations are driven by video. Every year, the number of videos consumed on Twitter continues to grow. Today, more than 2 billion videos are viewed on...

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

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 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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Sip & Savor St. Charles County
Member Visits
Turnkey Technologies, Inc.

Here is Jeremy of Turnkey Technologies, Inc. hold his delicious goodies from Nothing Bundt Cakes to celebrate his one-year anniversary as a member of the chamber. At Turnkey Technologies their...

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Complete Car & RV Repair

Complete Car & RV Repair can paint, repair, inspect and maintain your RV and your car. For over 45 years in the repair business they are still considered the biggest and best-kept secret in St....

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Narwhal's Crafted

The hot summer days are not over yet! So, plan on stopping in to see Maggie and Kate at Narwhal's, at the Streets of St. Charles, for a delicious frozen beverage.

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Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

Jim Shanahan, store manager of Fresh Thyme Farmers Market and located at 3600 S. St. Peters Parkway, celebrates the store's one- year anniversary of being a member of the Greater St. Charles County...

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