August 7, 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 18 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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Terry's Done It Again!!
Just 3 teams and a few single 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 while teams of 4 are just $600 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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Streets of St. Charles Capitalizes on the Pop-UP Shop Trend
(St. Charles, MO, August 5, 2020) - Cullinan Properties announces the opening of two unique pop-up shops at Streets of St. Charles. Craft Co. and Ju Ju B's Boutique recently opened as part of a growing trend in retail, where temporary spaces are...
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Best Practice Recommendations for Sports During...
The St. Charles County Department of Public Health recommends against holding sporting events at this time due to the increase in cases and spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic in our community. The number of positive cases in...
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WE HAVE SPACE FOR YOU! FOUNTAIN LAKES STORAGE
Fountain Lakes Storage is extending their promotions!!! 50% and 25% off each month on select size units! 6 different sizes to choose from. All ground level and free use of hand carts and dollies. Take advantage now of these extremely low rental...
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2020 Top Workplaces: Small
These are the top 75 small workplaces, defined as companies with 149 or fewer employees in the region. There were 105 participating businesses in this category. Employment figures listed for each company are global employees. Description: At...
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www.stltoday.com
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With Census Count Finishing Early, Fears of a Skewed...
With 60 million households still uncounted, the bureau said it would wrap up the survey a month early. Critics called it a bald move to politicize the count in favor of Republicans.
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www.nytimes.com
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4 Reasons To Encourage Sick Employees To Stay Home -...
Perhaps one lesson to take away from the COVID-19 pandemic is the need for encouraging sick employees to stay home. From the time you're in elementary school, perfect attendance is rewarded. After years of reinforcement, this mindset tends to...
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www.insperity.com
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You May Have Paid Leave If Your Child Has School...
By Patricia L. Bland As we sit amid a continuing health pandemic and crisis due to the spread of COVID-19, many St. Louis area schools have announced that the 2020-2021 school year will start 100% virtually and will continue that way through at...
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www.pcblawfirm.com
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DEA St. Louis Division joins Kiwanis to "Crush Drugs" in ...
ST. LOUIS - The Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Division will join the St. Charles, Missouri, Kiwanis on Aug. 8 for "Cycling for Our Children," as a sponsor to the bike ride that supports youth drug education. While DEA is primarily...
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www.dea.gov
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Cave Springs Boulevard pavement project planned
The city of St. Peters' Streets Department plans to remove and replace the asphalt surface on Cave Springs Boulevard from Concord Court to Veterans Memorial Parkway. The asphalt resurfacing project is scheduled to take place daily from 6 a.m.-5...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Why the Pandemic Has Become Social Comparison on Steroids
You may have heard something along these lines many times from the people around you in the past few months: "It's so sad what's happening in ______ (Italy; New York; US; Spain)."
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anthonysilard.com
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2 Princeton grads just bought out hotels in Hawaii and...
Two Princeton grads have come up with an idea to "unbundle" the college experience from physical colleges: having students take their remote classes from hotels in Arkansas and Hawaii. It's called The U Experience, and it's buying out two hotels...
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www.businessinsider.com
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Paycheck Protection Program is set to expire - Here's...
Main Street is watching Washington as negotiations continue over the next round of pandemic relief, and the talks come as the Paycheck Protection Program is set to expire. CNBC's Kate Rogers reports.
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www.msn.com
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Tax-free shopping coming to 10 states with sales tax...
Shoppers in 10 states should file this away: This weekend, you can pick up clothes and school supplies tax-free. Sales tax holidays kick off Friday in nine states - Florida, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and...
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www.usatoday.com
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Creativity in the Time of COVID: Author and 'Innovation...
During times of turmoil, the human brain locks down and focuses on survival. " Our fear center takes over." That mindset doesn't exactly set the stage for creativity and innovation. If we hope to innovate as marketers (and innovate we must), we...
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www.marketingprofs.com
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Equality of Opportunity Initiative
A new report from MetLife and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce indicates that the coronavirus pandemic has hit minority-owned small businesses disproportionately hard as more minority-owned businesses fear permanent closure and are struggling to...
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Big News About the Foundry Art Centre
Many of you familiar with the Foundry Art Centre, know that it has been home to many talented working artists, held countless performances in the Grand Hall, brought art to the forefront for area children and adults through their educational programming, and hosted first rate art exhibitions in their gallery space.
The Foundry Art Centre has been creating high quality programming for the City for 15 years. Effective January 1, 2021, the Foundry Art Centre will align with the City of St. Charles with day to day operations being handled by the Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Cultural Tourism is a key piece of the Destination Marketing landscape and the continued focus and success of the Foundry with some exciting plans in the works, will bring additional visitation to Saint Charles and will help anchor Main Street and act as a bridge between Main Street and a revitalized Frenchtown.
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Drug Free Workplace - Missouri Chamber of Commerce and...
Tuesday, September 1, 20209:00am-12:00pm Register Details Never before have employers been forced to deal with the magnitude of issues impacting their ability to operate drug-free - the opioid epidemic, increasing positive drug test rates and the ...
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mochamber.com
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Pokemon Park Patrol is Back for Another Season in St....
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - Calling all Pokémon fans! Want to catch some elusive Pokémon characters and maybe spot real-life creatures in St. Charles County Parks? Pokémon Park Patrol is back for another season of fun with Ranger Jake Dean. Dean...
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What Is the Definition of the Chamber of Commerce?
The Chamber of Commerce is a local organization that gathers business leaders working in the community. The intention is to advance the goals and interests of your organization and others operating in the area. Your town's Chamber of Commerce can ...
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www.indeed.com
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Twitter Publishes New Data on the Effectiveness of...
When you're mapping out your digital marketing strategy, do you go with just one main push, or do you also consider splicing and cutting down your primary campaign content into smaller formats and ads, in order to maximize reach across different...
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www.socialmediatoday.com
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The WARN Act: What Employers Need To Know - Insperity
What is the WARN Act? In effect since 1989, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act protects workers, their families and communities. To that end, it requires employers to give notice 60 days in advance of plant closings and...
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www.insperity.com
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FedEx Ground hiring 1,200 for St. Peters facility
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) -- FedEx Ground is hiring over a thousand people for its new distribution center in St. Peters. The new facility is located at 9000 Premier Parkway South in St. Peters is FedEx Ground's largest automated station, with the...
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Mask Up to Slow the Spread
Practice social distancing -Wash your hands regularly -Wear a mask! ST. PETERS OFFERS GREAT SERVICES AT THE LOWEST RATES IN THE AREA The City of St. Peters is committed to providing quality services to our residents and businesses at the lowest...
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A 'Covid Slide' Could Widen the Digital Divide for Students
In a normal school year, Breanne Wiggins would have been prepared to welcome her new students by now. The curriculum for her fourth grade class, honed over years of teaching, would have been ready. She would have decorated her classroom in...
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www.wired.com
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Growth in St. Charles County not always where expected
Conventional wisdom seems to be that all of the growth in St. Charles County is occurring in the western half of the county - in the municipalities of O'Fallon, Dardenne Prairie, Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville. At least that is where much of the ...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Twitter data shows that COVID-19 has us depressed. But...
The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States is the deepest and longest period of malaise in a dozen years. Our colleagues at the University of Vermont have concluded this by analyzing posts on Twitter. The Vermont Complex Systems Center studies 50 ...
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www.fastcompany.com
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7 farmers' markets to visit for National Farmers' Market ...
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of many local events, consumers can still get fresh produce and handmade crafts while connecting with local businesses at area farmers' markets. To coincide with National Farmers' Market...
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www.stlmag.com
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Paul Tasner: How I became an entrepreneur at 66
It's never too late to reinvent yourself. Take it from Paul Tasner -- after working continuously for other people for 40 years, he founded his own start-up at age 66, pairing his idea for a business with his experience and passion. And he's not...
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www.ted.com
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Mask? Check. Fancy hat? Check. The must-have fashion...
Let's talk about your fashion for a Kentucky Derby held in September rather than the traditional month of May - and let us not forget we're in the midst of a public health pandemic. The runnings of the Kentucky Oaks for fillies and the Kentucky...
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www.usatoday.com
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Federal Unemployment Assistance Proposals: State Impact...
Congress is currently considering proposals to renew federal unemployment assistance. House Democrats have proposed renewing a flat $600/week federal supplement. Senate Republicans introduced a plan to target 70% wage replacement, with a cap on...
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www.uschamber.com
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U.S. Chamber Calls on Congress to Pass Bills to Address...
Bills include proposals to close employment gaps, target federal support to disadvantaged communities, and improve educational opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter sent to all members of Congress, the ...
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www.uschamber.com
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Poll Shows Small Business Recovery Losing Steam Amid...
The small business recovery has sputtered in recent weeks amid growing concerns about a second wave of the pandemic, according to the July Small Business Coronavirus Impact Poll released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife.
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www.uschamber.com
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Let's Rebuild America
Crumbling infrastructure represents a significant roadblock for American small businesses, according to the MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index. A majority of respondents say that highways, local roads and bridges are critical ...
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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.
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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Biz Brew August 2020
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 August 2020
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 - 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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