January 29, 2021~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News |
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The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award Celebration is an event where people and companies show support for the small businesses in our community. To be named Small Business of the Year signifies that a company has shown growth and sustainability of their business with strong employee relations and a record of giving back to the community.
For a business to qualify to be nominated they must:
- be a member in good standing of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce on the date of the application deadline.
- have less than 50 full-time employees
- have opened for fully operational business no later than January 1, 2020.
If you would like to nominate a business for this coveted award, please fill out the application and return it to Terry@gstccc.com no later than February 19. 2021. The Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon will be held on May 5th at the St. Charles Convention Center. Below is the link to the application:
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Click the image above to view our online directory of members
If your business offers online shopping or has an online catalog, please contact the Chamber
office so we can make sure you're promoted through our directory.
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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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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is distributed to states by the federal government. It is then the state's responsibility to distribute doses to providers. Earlier this year, each state was charged by the federal government with developing a...
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www.sccmo.org
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Missouri Business Magazine - Missouri Chamber of...
Winter 2020 Summer 2019 Spring 2019 Winter 2019
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mochamber.com
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Getting ahead of the wave: With lawsuits on the rise,...
It's not hard to see it coming. While Missouri continues to confront the immediate challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, another concern is rising on the horizon: an incoming wave of predatory coronavirus lawsuits. Since March, more than 1,000...
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mochamber.com
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Ranked highest in Customer Satisfaction among...
Ranked highest in Customer Satisfaction among Independent Senior Living Communities. Life Care Services: J.D. Power award winner. As you consider recommending Clarendale of St. Peters to your clients, I have some exciting news to share about our...
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www.gstccc.com
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Fete de Glace: New Date – Saturday, February 6
Fete de Glace has been POSTPONED due to inclement weather. Festival of Ice will now take place on Saturday, February 6 from 10am-3pm along North Main Street in Saint Charles, Missouri.
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www.discoverstcharles.com
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How to Lose Your Best Employees
You want to be a great boss. You want your company to be a great place to work. But right now, at this very moment, one of your key employees might be about to walk out the door. She has consistently brought her best game to work and has grown...
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hbr.org
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Local St Charles
Done in conjunction with Changescape Web and Local St. Charles, listen to the Local St. Charles podcast through Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Click the link below to view a list of our members who have done a podcast.
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podcast.localstcharles.com
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As a benefit of membership, you can sign up to be featured in the Local St. Charles Podcast at no charge by going to: this website.
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Can Missouri employers require their employees get a...
Missouri's COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been slowly unfolding, with vulnerable populations and essential workers only beginning to get inoculated. So far, registration has been voluntary, but the more people who are vaccinated, the safer it will...
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www.stlmag.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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www.gstccc.com
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Five Steps to Winning Back Lost Customers by Using...
Nothing is as disheartening as seeing customers unsubscribe or stop using your service. But it's an inevitable part of business: Some of your customers, for whatever reason, may decide to stop doing business with you. An above-average churn rate, ...
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www.marketingprofs.com
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You Should Be Writing Every Day. Here's Why (and How to...
Innovate As a writer, I might be a little prejudiced here, but putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard regularly is a wickedly awesome weapon for anyone who wants to get ahead.
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www.inc.com
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Florida will become home to 10 electric flying taxi hubs ...
The air taxi startup Lilium announced a deal with Spanish infrastructure company Ferrovial to build over 10 landing locations in Florida. Most Florida residents will live within 30 minutes of one of the flying-taxi hubs. The state's first...
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www.businessinsider.com
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The Ethics of Vaccinating Teachers-and Keeping Schools...
On January 8, when New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced that at the present rate it would take 14 weeks to vaccinate the first two priority groups, I immediately opened my calendar. Teachers and education workers are in the second group, so...
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www.wired.com
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Predictive Marketing: What it Is & How to Leverage It
After months of working on a marketing campaign, nothing's worse than realizing you aren't seeing the results you expected. Unfortunately, many of us have been there. We've put all of our creative effort, time, and numerous resources into a...
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blog.hubspot.com
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Dan Mehan: Stopping the wave
There are many challenges ahead as lawmakers begin the 2021 Legislative Session. But one issue should be clear cut: The legislature must immediately act to stop opportunistic COVID-19 lawsuits. Unlike many legal reform issues, this is not a...
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mochamber.com
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Stronger Together - A Guide for Employers
This free document gives Missouri’s employers an understanding of when the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to their employees and describes the options employers have to participate in the vaccination of their workforce.
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covidvaccine.mo.gov
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Free Storage For 1 Month!
Fountain Lakes Storage is offering 1 month of free storage on select unit sizes!! All units are ground level and climate controlled to protect your items and make it simple to move those items in and out. We also provide rolling carts, dollies,...
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www.gstccc.com
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St. Louis Ambush | Saint Charles, MO 63303
The Ambush takes on the Florida in the second of back-to-back games. Join us to cheer on your St. Louis Ambush! For up to date Ambush news, visit the official website, www.stlambush.com, the team's Facebook page and on Twitter and Instagram.
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www.discoverstcharles.com
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10 Habits of the Most Confident People
When I look back on my 20s, I see two different versions of myself. The first five years were dominated by feelings of insecurity and anxiety. I was living a life I did not want, and I wasn't confident enough to stop it.
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www.inc.com
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Rules for the Next 12 Months: Stay Focused and Simplify
Covid Resource Center As we move toward a post-pandemic world, I've been suggesting regularly that almost every business will be best served by an approach that focuses on two critical ideas -- the first of which is simplification.
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www.inc.com
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The 2021 Marketing Menu has all event sponsorships and advertising opportunities that the Chamber plans to offer next year. Please look over the booklet and if you are interested in reserving a sponsorship or taking advantage of our advertising packages, we've created an easy fillable .pdf for you to complete and send back directly from your computer.
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Tracking every ad buy for Super Bowl LV
Advertisers face a tricky playing field in preparing for 2021's big game, juggling uncertainty and finessing creative to strike the appropriate tone following a bleak year. Tune in here for updates on the game's ads ahead of Feb. 7.
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www.marketingdive.com
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Majority of B2B advertising is 'ineffective'
Of the 1,600 B2B ads shown to a sample of 6 million people worldwide over the past four years, 75% scored one star or less on System1's FaceTrace emotional measurement tool. In this context, a one-star rating means a piece of advertising is...
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www.marketingweek.com
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Uniting For Recovery: Return To Work - Missouri Chamber...
A guide based on best practices to assist businesses in their efforts to create safe workplaces for their employees and customers. Missouri businesses have played a critical role in the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. As local and...
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mochamber.com
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iOS 14.4: Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users
Apple's iOS 14.4 fixes three major security flaws that are under active attack by hackers. Apple's iOS 14.4 comes with cool new features for your iPhone, but this is an important security update too. That's because it fixes three major security...
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www.forbes.com
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What AI College Exam Proctors Are Really Teaching Our Kids
When Haley, a sophomore at Indiana University, took a test for an accounting class in September, she-like many college students during this pandemic-was sitting not in a classroom but in her bedroom. And instead of a teacher watching for signs of ...
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www.wired.com
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Elizabeth Diller: A stealthy reimagining of urban public ...
Cities are becoming increasingly privatized: commercial real estate dominates the streets, carving up open space that once belonged to the public and selling it as a commodity to the highest bidder.
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www.ted.com
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MoDOT I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds
Table of Contents Maximize improvements within the program budget of $62 million. Improve safety and efficiency of the transportation network while supporting connectivity for the local community. Provide a durable and maintainable transportation ...
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www.i70csfg.com
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Route 94, Route 364, & Muegge Road Improvements Improvements |
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Route 94, Route 364, & Muegge Road Improvements
The purpose of this project is to improve capacity, safety, and mobility at the interchange of Route 94, Route 364, and Muegge Road in St. Charles County.
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www.modot.org
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Chamber U - Gaining an Off-Line Audience for your Online ...
Join us on Thursday, February 11th for our next Chamber U - featuring Josh Tolley with Purple Monkey Garage
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www.gstccc.com
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VIRTUAL February Biz Brew (4pm - 5pm)
BIZ BREW - Serving straight up business and spirited conversation. Come and enjoy beverages, snacks and engaging discussions with fellow chamber members and guests.**
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www.gstccc.com
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61st Annual Golf Tournament
Sports event in Weldon Spring, MO by Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, June 29 2021
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