August 28, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News |
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Newsletter Sponsor
2020 Citizen of the Years
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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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www.gstccc.com
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Less Than 6 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!!
It's A Sell-Out
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.
Our waitlist has been enabled and we have ONE Super Hole Sponsorship available due to a last minute cancellation. Want to chat with all the golfers? This is your Lucky Break!!
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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Pappy's Smokehouse to open second location in St. Peters
It's been 12 years since Pappy's Smokehouse burst onto the local scene and taught St. Louisans a thing or two about barbecue. Now, the storied barbecue joint is heading west with a new location. The award-winning restaurant plans to open a second ...
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www.stlmag.com
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Overnight Asphalt Repairs Planned for Mid Rivers Mall...
The City of St. Peters' Streets Department plans to remove and replace the asphalt surface on Mid Rivers Mall Drive from Mexico Road to McMenamy Road. The asphalt resurfacing project is scheduled to take place during overnight hours from 7 p.m.-7 ...
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www.gstccc.com
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Boone Center, Inc. Names New CEO
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) recently named Troy Compardo as its Chief Executive Officer. In this position, he will provide leadership and strategic direction to achieve operational goals and performance results consistent with the organization's...
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www.gstccc.com
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EXPLORE HISTORIC MISSOURI THROUGH LIVING HISTORY LABOR...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - Spend this Labor Day weekend having fun with the family at The Historic Boone Home in Defiance! Guests of all ages are invited to explore historic Missouri through living history activities at St Charles County Park's...
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www.gstccc.com
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EDC Business and Community Partners
About 25% of businesses do not reopen after a major disaster. Learn how to future-proof your business. Sign-up for the Managing Forward - Disaster Planning webinar at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 by the...
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www.facebook.com
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"Stay healthy!" 6 rules for email and work chat...
The world is changing at a head-spinning pace right now, and among those shifts is a huge increase in the number of professionals using digital communications tools to collaborate and get business done from home.
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www.fastcompany.com
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Cleveland-based internet provider building new network...
The Cleveland-based fiber internet provider Everstream is building an 800-mile network in the St. Louis area, with "deep coverage in the business-rich" areas of O'Fallon, Missouri, and St. Charles, the company said. Everstream said in a release...
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www.stltoday.com
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EDC Business and Community Partners
Unemployment rates are dropping across the St. Louis region. The St.... Charles County rate fell to 6.0% for July 2020 compared to 7.3% the previous month as over 6,700 residents returned to work.
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www.facebook.com
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Three Steps Your Small Business Can Take to Prepare for...
For America's 30 million small businesses, reopening after months of closure represents a landmark moment - a statement of strength. Over the past few months, 75 percent of small businesses have sought federal aid to keep them afloat. Companies...
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www.smallbizdaily.com
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Is it safe to fly? Two scientists tell you what you need ...
This post is part of TED's "How to Be a Better Human" series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from people in the TED community; browse through all the posts here. We don't know about you, but we're ready to travel. And that...
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ideas.ted.com
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5 Ways To Avoid Burnout Working As A Hybrid-Entrepreneur
6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you're someone who not only has a good job, decent benefits and a great salary that you just can't fathom giving up but also has an entrepreneurial passion for something ...
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www.entrepreneur.com
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Register to Vote - Deadline - October 7, 2020
To update your name and address or register to vote or the first time, complete a voter registration application by: Please note that if you choose to request an application by mail, you will receive your blank application form in 3-5 business days.
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www.sos.mo.gov
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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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www.gstccc.com
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Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen Adopts Ordinance...
Dardenne Prairie, MO - Aug. 25, 2020] The City of Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen has adopted an ordinance that allows the use of golf carts on city streets where the speed limit is 25 mph or less. Drivers must be ages 16 and up and have a...
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www.gstccc.com
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ASTA Crowns Cruise Planners as Its First Ever Franchise...
American Society of Travel Advisors recognizes Cruise Planners for its strong partnership, being the strongest franchise during COVID and dedication to the travel industry The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), the leading global...
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www.gstccc.com
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Project Smile warehouse, road project get green light
All of the current buildings in Premier 370 Business Park in St. Peters are currently located south of Route 370. However, the business park now will soon have its first building in the section north of Route 370. However, the company the...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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EDC Business and Community Partners
Unemployment rates are dropping across the St. Louis region. The St. Charles County rate fell to 6.0% for July 2020 compared to 7.3% the previous month as over 6,700 residents returned to work.
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www.facebook.com
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6 hot emerging tech hubs for IT job seekers
Tech salaries are on the rise across all major tech hubs, including Silicon Valley ($123,826), Seattle ($109,628) and Boston ($108,438), according to data from Dice Technology's 2020 Tech Salary Report. But the real news is that many emerging...
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www.cio.com
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A senior Fed official says 'Wall Street has called this...
James Bullard, the president of the St. Louis Fed, says that while the US stock market hitting all-time highs might seem out of touch with the reality of COVID-19, Wall Street's record-breaking rally actually makes a lot of sense.
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markets.businessinsider.com
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How to realign a disorganized work-from-home schedule
One of the best words to describe 2020 is "fragmented." A lot of the normal rhythms of life have been interrupted by starts, stops, and starts again. And many of the natural partitions among office, school, and home have crumbled. In the midst of ...
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www.fastcompany.com
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St. Charles says the Chamber of Commerce is helping...
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - St. Charles didn't want to order a mask mandate so they turned to the St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce to help make the decision. The Chamber's 800 members were asked to draw up their own policy to require people to wear...
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fox2now.com
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How to Effectively Talk to Your Customers During a Crisis
Whether it's a global pandemic or a data breach, a crisis of any kind can negatively impact your company's operations or reputation. So, what can marketers say and do to keep customers informed and satisfied until the crisis is over? For...
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www.marketingprofs.com
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Different US Election Maps Tell 'Different Versions of...
On May 11, 2017, a reporter named Trey Yingst, who covers the White House for the conservative news network OANN, tweeted a photo of a framed map of the United States being carried into the West Wing.
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www.wired.com
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Candice Rodriguez
Marketers underestimate the role of creativity in effectiveness - Marketing Week http://dlvr.it/RfJCGL
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candicerodriguez.com
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August Morning Brew 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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Starry Starry Nights - A Night Under the Stars
In conjunction with St. Charles County Parks, join us for a night under the stars at Broemmelsiek Astronomy Park. Enjoy a charcuterie board for two and your choice of red or white wine. Stargazing and guided tours with the Astronomical Society of ...
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www.gstccc.com
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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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