August 21, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News |
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Mask Required posters available
The Chamber has created two new posters for businesses who wish to require face masks be worn to their establishment. You can print one and post it on the entrance to your business or you can come by the Chamber office and we will be happy to...
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Less Than 10 Spaces Remain |
In conjunction with St. Charles County Parks, join us for a night under the stars, Tuesday, September 8th, 7:30 pm at Brommelsiek Astronomy Park. Enjoy a charcuterie board for two and a bottle of your choice of red or white wine.
Stargazing and guided “tours” with the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) will be provided with 5 different telescopes for viewing.
Guests are encouraged to social distance by bringing their own blanket or lounge chairs. This is a great opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts or anyone who wants to relax and spend a memorable evening under the Missouri night sky.
Price: $80 per couple; (not intended for children)
Rainout date: Thursday, September 17th
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Please Take a Moment and Thank Our Sponsors |
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Terry's Done It Again!!
Just 3 individual spots available
Our 60th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, September 29th! This year, our tournament will be held at St. Peters Golf Club - recently named "One of the Top 25 Most Improved Courses in the U.S." Come see what all the buzz is about.
Singles can play for just $150 and include 18-holes of golf with a cart, lunch, dinner buffet, awards and LOTS of fun on the course!
Questions? Just call Terry at 636-946-0633 x 104
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PrePurchase Available Now
$250 worth of savings for $30
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Due to COVID-19, the Chamber Board voted to cancel Sip & Savor St. Charles County this year.
This event would have made it difficult for attendees to social distance. Additionally, restaurants may not be fully staffed.
We wanted to still find a way to promote and support local restaurants, breweries, wineries, and disilleries and replace revenue lost as the result of cancelling this year's evnet.
More than 35 local establishments have agreed to provide an offer in our passport - many are 20% off, $10 off $50 or more, buy one get one free, or free appetizer / dessert with the purchase of two entrees.
This is a great way for you to show your support for the Chamber while supporting an industry that has been impacted the most by the pandemic.
Watch your inbox for additional details!!
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Boone Center, Inc. Adds Two New Board Members
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)-a nonprofit that improves the lives of adults with disabilities through employment opportunities-recently named Facundo Oyenard and Timothy Wells to its board. Board members are eligible to serve two consecutive...
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EXPERIENCE SPECTACULAR VIEWS IN THE EVENING SKY IN ST....
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - If you love scenic walks in the park, then you'll love St. Charles County Parks fall and winter Moonrise at Sunset Hikes. Join Park Ranger Steve Tiemann on a guided walk to enjoy the sunset and full moon rise above the...
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Don't Cook the Books - Microwaving Them Won't Kill COVID-19
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) - Ever try to return a singed library book? Apparently, some Americans are. A misinformed method is igniting online, encouraging readers to microwave their leased books in order to kill any remnants of COVID-19....
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Companies Start to Think Remote Work Isn't So Great...
Four months ago, employees at many U.S. companies went home and did something incredible: They got their work done, seemingly without missing a beat. Executives were amazed at how well their workers performed remotely, even while juggling child...
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Missouri jobless claims fall below 10,000 for first time ...
ST. LOUIS - Missouri jobless claims last week fell below 10,000 for the first time since early March, mirroring the drop in initial unemployment claims nationally even as concerns mount about expiring aid for the over 20 million Americans already ...
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www.stltoday.com
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New Measures Aim to Boost Vaccine Rates for Flu and...
Pharmacists may now vaccinate young children under a new federal emergency rule aimed at helping families who missed well-child visits during the pandemic. The Trump administration has announced measures intended to boost childhood vaccination...
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www.nytimes.com
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How Financial Apps Get You to Spend More and Question Less
Depending on your income, there's a good chance you can file your taxes online for free. Over the years, however, a handful of tax prep companies have misled millions of consumers by hiding this option on their websites. That's according to a...
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www.wired.com
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Chillax Tap & Co. in Wentzville offers craft brews and...
Archie Harmon's road to opening Chillax Tap & Co. began back in college - so it's no surprise he wasn't going to let the COVID-19 pandemic crush his dreams. "It's been a lot, especially opening two weeks before covid, but we believe in the...
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www.stlmag.com
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Amazon's big shakeup: Jeff Bezos's No. 2 leaves, and the ...
Amazon announced on Friday that Jeff Wilke, CEO of worldwide consumer, is stepping down early next year. Dave Clark, SVP of worldwide operations, will be promoted to Wilke's position next year. In addition, Amazon added three new executives to...
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www.businessinsider.com
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Chin up, Marketers: The Demise of Third-Party Cookies...
A huge chunk of the ads you see online are driven by third-party cookies, which are part of a somewhat questionable ad tech infrastructure that tracks and trades on website visitor and identity data.
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www.marketingprofs.com
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U.S. Chamber Launches "Cost of Inaction" Campaign,...
WASHINGTON, D.C - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today launched the "Cost of Inaction" campaign to quantify and bring to life the very real pain Americans are feeling every day that Congress and the administration fail to provide additional...
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www.uschamber.com
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4 easy ways to upgrade your workday
We all get stuck in a work rut sometimes, whether we're having trouble focusing, struggling to maintain work-life boundaries, or trying to get through to our colleagues (especially in this Zoom-dominated world). But there's good news:...
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ideas.ted.com
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What Is Workers' Compensation? Here's How To Control...
If you're involved in a business that has employees, you're familiar with your obligation to help workers who get hurt on the job. But you may feel less familiar with the ins-and-outs of workers' compensation - the laws and insurance. Let's focus ...
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www.insperity.com
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How to Use Facebook Live Producer to Go Live From the...
Stephanie Liu / / Want to live-stream on Facebook? Wondering how to go live without third-party tools? In this article, you'll discover how to set up a live stream with Facebook Live Producer. You'll learn how to activate valuable features that...
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www.socialmediaexaminer.com
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Dems accuse Missouri GOP state rep of 'fraudulent...
JEFFERSON CITY - Democrats want Republican state Rep. Nick Schroer booted from the November ballot after he and his wife sold their O'Fallon home in May and purchased a new one in Defiance - outside Schroer's 107th House District. In a lawsuit...
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www.stltoday.com
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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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Governor Mike Parson
MISSOURI'S ECONOMIC UPDATE: We started off this year excited for th... e future and the direction of Missouri. Up until this point in my administration, we have been very fortunate to have a booming economy with record low unemployment and high...
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Foundry Art Centre
Don't forget you can support the Foundry when you purchase tickets t... o City Museum, St Louis, MO through August 31! Use our custom code FACMOPLAY or this link https://citymuseumtickets.parkezpay.com....
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Veto Reid honored with 'Hidden Figures' award
Vitilas "Veto" Reid was honored by state Rep. Chrissy Sommer (R-St. Charles) and the Missouri House of Representatives last month with the "Hidden Figures" award. The award alludes to the 2017 Academy Awards Best Picture nominee, "Hidden...
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www.stlamerican.com
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The Dos and Don'ts of 'Quarantine Pods'
It might be awkward, difficult and even risky. But joining a social bubble might just save your sanity. As parents face the possibility of a summer devoid of camps, pool parties, barbecues and vacations, many are wondering what they can do to...
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www.nytimes.com
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How Owners and Entrepreneurs Can Deal With Financial Stress
7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Millions of Americans have been left unemployed over the past half-year and are subsequently struggling to cover their bills and keep a roof over their heads. And for...
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5 Ways Your Phone Is Harming Your Relationships
At this point in our collective history, there seems to be a consensus that the overuse of our phones and devices is causing our close relationships to atrophy. Yet most of us still do not understand how this is happening.
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www.psychologytoday.com
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Eight swimming holes to visit while staying socially distant
As the weather continues to warm up, plunging into a pool of nice, cool water sounds more and more enticing. With recent spikes in COVID-19 cases, though, public pools aren't an option for many people, and not everyone has access to the oasis...
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www.stlmag.com
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How to mentor and support other women - and help them...
I'm quite sure I never heard the word "mentor" while growing up in the fifties in small-town Georgia, but luckily, Mrs. Reid, my eighth-grade English teacher, was the mentor who changed the direction of my life. I've likewise taken my...
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ideas.ted.com
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11 Supposedly Fun Things We'll Never Do the Same Way Again
The pandemic could change unexpected parts of our lives for years to come, experts say. Early in the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said something that grabbed a lot of attention: Handshakes should become ...
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How To Avoid Common Mistakes With EEOC Complaints -...
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaints are a common threat that employers face. Just imagine what they may potentially mean for your business: Long, complicated investigations Negative impact on company morale and culture...
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www.insperity.com
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7 Tips for a More Effective Business Website in 2020...
Are you looking for ways to improve your business website in 2020? Want to know the techniques that can increase the number of leads your website generates? The team from Red Website Design share 7 ways to generate more leads from your website in ...
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www.socialmediatoday.com
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Consumer confidence fails to rebound despite government...
Despite the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, consumers are still pessimistic about economy recovery but are feeling more confident about bigger purchases. GfK's consumer confidence index remained at -27 in August. The score for the general economic...
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www.marketingweek.com
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How to Analyze Your Marketing: Google Analytics Strategy
Michael Stelzner / / Are your marketing efforts working? Wondering how to elevate your marketing? To explore how to strategically analyze your marketing using Google Analytics, I interview Julian Juenemann on the Social Media Marketing Podcast....
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August Lunch with Leaders Recap |
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PLEASE NOTE: Effective July 21, 2020 - As a leading business organization in St. Charles County, the Greater St. Charles County Chamber will be following the CDC guidelines of social distancing and wearing masks at all Chamber events in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep the economic environment healthy in our community.
If you do not have a mask to wear at Chamber events, one will be provided to you at no charge. We will also have hand sanitizer available.
If you are being tested for COVID - 19, but have not yet gotten the results back yet, DO NOT ATTEND our events.
Thank you in advance for complying. If you haven’t done so already, we ask that you implement a policy of also following the CDC guidelines in your business.
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Morning Brew - August 2020
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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Chamber U: Advanced QuickBooks
Join us on Wednesda, August 26th at 11:30 am for part two of our QuickBooks series with Jane Grayson of Grayson Accounting and presented by our Chamber U sponsor: Villages of St. Peters Memory Care. Jane will be discussing the following topics:...
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Santa's North Pole Dash
Sponsorships are still available for Santa's North Pole Dash!
We're still planning a live event and already have 600+ registered to participate. Our deadline to get added to the back of the runners / volunteers shirts is Tuesday, August 31st, so don't wait -
call 636-946-0633 to find out what's available and BE SEEN!
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