November 13, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News |
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Please Thank all Our 2020 Santa Dash Sponsors |
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Why is Russ the Elf so sad?? Because he's afraid he's going to be at the Santa's North Pole Dash all alone with no help!
We're on the hunt for some FANTASTIC volunteers (Elves) for our upcoming Santa's North Pole Dash. We have a variety of positions available - perfect for social distancing - that would really help us out!
Get out of the house and make plans to support those runners and walkers by cheering them on from a safe distance. Click the button below to check out all the help we need and to sign up.
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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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Pigs fly! Midwest Cargo Hub Commission & State of...
A shipment of breeding pigs from Henderson, TN took off for Sao Paulo, Brazil yesterday afternoon, representing the first load to utilize the Livestock Export and Inspection Facility (LEIF) at St. Louis-Lambert (STL). An increased demand for live ...
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mochamber.com
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Don't miss a single issue of Mid Rivers Newsmagazine!
Don't miss a single issue of Mid Rivers Newsmagazine! If you would like to keep receiving Mid Rivers NewsmagazineFREE through the mail, we need your to do a very simple thing: JUST ASK FOR IT. By requesting Mid Rivers Newsmagazine you will help...
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St. Luke's Urgent Care Flu Shots Now Available
Flu shots are now available at all of our Urgent Care locations. All shots are preservative free and can be given to patients age 3 and older. Quadrivalent Vaccine will protect against four influenza strains (2 A strains & 2 B strains). Fluzone...
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Chamber Cancels Year End Celebration
The Chambers's Citizen of the Years Award, dating back to 1957, will also not be bestowed for 2020. Due to the pandemic, the current increase in positive cases, and not knowing what the status will be in late-January / early-February of 2021, the ...
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Gov. Parson takes action: Special session called on...
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is calling on lawmakers to take urgent action to address the problem of COVID-19 lawsuits. The governor has ordered a special legislative session as the wave of COVID-19 lawsuits continues to build. Since March, more...
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mochamber.com
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Making a Difference
More than 450 coats were given out in 2019 and with 861 attendees, our need keeps growing. Help sponsor a coat drive or donate individually: Coats Hats Scarves Gloves Blankets Shoes We are collecting gift baskets of all kinds, examples below. If...
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How To Handle Holiday Vacation Requests - Insperity
Ah, the holidays. It's the time of year dedicated to spending time with family, traveling, partaking in beloved traditions and enjoying delicious meals. If you're an employer, the holidays can also mean dealing with an overwhelming flood of...
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Judge Orders SBA to Release Names of All PPP Borrowers,...
WASHINGTON-The Small Business Administration must release detailed information for all Paycheck Protection Program loans, including names of borrowers and precise loan amounts, a federal judge ruled Thursday. The SBA had previously released...
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5 Ways to Help Your Small Business Survive During the...
6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Covid has been the ultimate disrupter to the global economy. Fortune 500 companies and small start-ups alike have felt the blow, but it's the small businesses that have...
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Rolling your closing costs into your mortgage loan:...
Many mortgage lenders offer what they call "no-closing cost" loans - mortgages you can roll your closing costs into rather than paying them upfront. As an investor, these loans can be tempting. After all, they reduce the amount of money you'll...
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Whether or not St. Louisans shop locally could decide...
Ask any small business owner about the holiday season and they'll likely tell you just how crucial sales are during the final quarter of the year. But this holiday season, like with most things, the stakes are higher. "It is different this year," ...
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www.stlmag.com
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Virtual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony to Air Friday,...
Even though we're not gathering together in person for the 31st annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, the City of St. Peters still wants to celebrate the holiday season with its residents - this time, online! Saint Peters TeleVision (SPTV) is airing a...
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St. Luke's Urgent Care Holiday Hours
St. Luke's Urgent Care is here to keep you, your friends and out-of-town relatives safe and healthy this holiday season! We believe that expertise and experience matter. Board-certified physicians at St. Luke's Hospital-owned urgent care...
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Career Fair on November 23, 2020 at The Engineers' Club...
Employers, Recruiters and Job Seekers, Join RockIt Careers and The Job Seekers' Garden Club of St Louis on November 23, 2020 for a Career Fair for all industries to be held from 1pm until 5 pm at the Engineers' Club of St Louis.
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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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The Lighting on Beale
Other event in St. Charles, MO by Streets of St Charles on Wednesday, November 18 2020 with 452 people interested and 38 people going.
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Why Just Zoom When You Can Bend Reality?
Apple unveiled some speedy new Macs this week. But many of us were distracted by current events. Note to Tim Cook and other leaders: you won't be selling many computers during a general strike. Or a civil war. Speak out. A lot of people have...
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www.wired.com
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Inbound vs. Outbound Lead Gen: A Visual Comparison...
Before you run for the hills, we wanted to let you know that MarketingProfs has thousands of marketing resources, including this one ( yes, the one behind this sign up form), entirely free! Simply subscribe to our newsletter and get instant...
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Strategic Workforce Planning: Why And How To Begin -...
You probably have a hiring plan. But do you conduct strategic workforce planning? Many companies discuss staffing when it's time to establish annual goals and set a budget. Perhaps the desire to increase profits in the upcoming year demands...
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www.insperity.com
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How to correct communication mistakes that spread...
Imagine some of the most of the frustrating interactions you have over the course of your workday. Your voice isn't being heard during meetings; HR sends vague, confusing emails. You feel a rising sense of anxiety that your direct reports won't...
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www.fastcompany.com
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This holiday season, the best way to shop is close to home
During this time of pandemic, local businesses need residents' support more than ever. O'Fallon, St. Peters and St. Charles, Cottleville and Weldon Spring, Dardenne Prairie, Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville all have announced programs specifically ...
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midriversnewsmagazine.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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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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Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon 2020
We will be announcing the 2020 Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award Winner at the St. Charles Convention Center. This luncheon will be held in conjunction with the City of St. Charles Employer of the...
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Swade Cannabis Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting
General Manager Jack Haddox and Melissa Cowin, Director of Marketing & Sales celebrated the grand opening of Swade Cannabis with a ribbon cutting on Friday, November 6, 2020. Celebrating their new business were family, friends, Mayor of the City...
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Heavy Smoke BBQ Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting
Owners Chris Schafer and Chad Brewer celebrated the grand opening of his new business, Heavy Smoke BBQ with a ribbon cutting on Friday, November 6, 2020. Celebrating the grand opening with Chris and Chad were family, friends, Mayor of the City of ...
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