November 20, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News |
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Please Thank all Our 2020 Santa Dash Sponsors |
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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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2021 Economic Outlook Survey |
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We want your input. Greater Saint Charles County Chamber is conducting a survey to gauge the economic climate and outlook of area businesses. We'd like to get your thoughts on your company's outlook and your view of our local economy and region as a place to start and grow a business.
Please take a moment to take this survey:
To thank you for your time, the survey gives you the option to receive the overall results prior to the official release.
This survey is being conducted in cooperation with the Baker Strategy Group, a research and consulting firm focused on supporting business startup and growth. If you have any questions about the survey, please feel free to reach out to 734.418.0918 or info@outlooksurvey.com.
Sincerely,
Scott Tate
Greater Saint Charles County Chamber
(636) 946-0633
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St. Charles County Executive Urges Residents to Change...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - With the number of positive COVID-19 cases rising drastically in the county, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann is sending a stern message to residents: Change your behaviors immediately to stop the spread. "Our...
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DigiCan Printing to open headquarters in St. Charles,...
DigiCan Printing, first formed in June of 2020, is the result of decades of experience in the food and beverage industry. The company's founders saw a need for an environmentally friendly option for decorated beverage cans and identified...
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Plan ahead to reduce stress in case you or a loved one...
Planning ahead can reduce stress if you or a loved one contracts COVID-19. Being prepared maximizes your chances of keeping it in check. Follow these steps to help contain the spread of COVID-19. 1) Develop a plan and be prepared to activate it:...
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Fairwinds River's Edge Retirement Community-Referral...
Fairwinds River's Edge Retirement Community is offering a referral payout of $5,000 for a new move-in by the end of December 2020*! Call us today at 636-754-2317 to refer someone, and we'll check our database to make sure the referral is yours!...
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SSM Health re-implements visitation restrictions at...
Visitor restrictions go into effect this week at all facilities ST. LOUIS, MO (November 19, 2020) - To promote the safety of our patients, employees and the community, SSM Health is once again suspending visitors throughout its care sites. The...
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Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce
From our friends at the St. Charles Convention Center.
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In the Historic Frenchtown District of St. Charles, La...
Mark and Melissa Hollander launched La Belle Vie this past September, but the restaurant has been in the works for much longer. In fact, the Hollanders considered 13 different locations for the restaurant before they found the perfect building...
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www.feastmagazine.com
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Why Being Resilient Is the First Step to Growth
3 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Resilience. It's the word of the moment - possibly the word for all of 2020, after COVID 19, of course. As we continue to attempt a recovery from the sucker punch of the...
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Change In Leadership - What To Tell Clients, Employees - ...
When an important leader makes an abrupt exit from your company, the departure can leave your employees, clients and even the remaining leaders feeling uncertain. Unanswered questions can inspire rumors about the past and cast doubts over your...
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www.insperity.com
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5 Password Manager Perks You Might Not Be Using
You may know by now that you need a secure password manager. The best password is one even you don't remember, but if you're not used to using a password manager, it can seem daunting to set one up (and change all your passwords if you've been...
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www.wired.com
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More companies are hiring a 'director of remote work'
Remote work has become the norm thanks to COVID-19, and the pivot is accelerating the adoption of a fairly new job title for several companies, including Facebook: director of remote work.
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www.fastcompany.com
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Your Guide to 2020 Year-End Tax Planning
3 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As we come to the end of 2020, we are wrapping up what has proven to be an unprecedented year. The pandemic has forever changed the way that we are doing business, and that ...
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Missing your stimulus check? There's one last chance to...
If you haven't received your $1,200 stimulus check, there's still time. But you better act fast. The IRS sent letters to about 9 million Americans who haven't received a stimulus check to remind them that they need to submit their information by...
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If 2020 hasn't been bad enough, take a look at the the...
Critics jokingly took to Twitter to talk trash about the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree after it epitomizes every bad thing about 2020. © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC.
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Save Small Business Initiative
Expanded by the CARES Act, the EIDL program has been around for a couple of years and is intended to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue during a declared disaster. Here's our...
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Chamber Programming Returning To Virtual Format
Due to the continued growth of positive COVID cases in St. Charles County and the St. Louis metropolitan area, the board of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce voted yesterday to cancel all indoor meetings and events. The health...
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State of Missouri issues public health warning
The warning states that Missouri officials continue to take a balanced approach, but if Missourians do not slow the spread of the virus, we risk having our health care systems overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. "We do not need to lockdown our...
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Warehouse project funding approved by board
Distribution Management, Inc. recently requested assistance in building a 375,200-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in the Premiere 370 Business District. The city of St. Peters had agreed to the development, with repayment to be...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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GUTERMUTH ROAD INTERCHANGE AT ROUTE 364 TO OPEN EVENING...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - The St. Charles County Highway Department is announcing the opening of the new Gutermuth Road interchange at Route 364 during the evening of Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. "The new interchange gives residents the opportunity to ...
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5 Reasons Why St. Charles is the Perfect Christmas Town
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Main Street St. Charles! Christmas Traditions Festival begins in less than two weeks, and our elves are busy hanging holly up and down the street, and creating Christmas magic at Santa's workshop in...
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www.discoverstcharles.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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That lovely Instagram shoutout could save a small...
Few things put more smiles on the faces of small-business owners than social media recommendations about their products or services, but now, new research proves that those online shoutouts also put cash in their bank accounts. On average, social ...
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www.fastcompany.com
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Employee Performance Reviews: How To Improve The Process ...
Whether you're a manager or an employee, just seeing the phrase "employee performance review" may make your jaw clench or your stomach flip. The traditional review paradigm of calling people onto the carpet once or twice a year for a formal...
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www.insperity.com
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Acceler8Success Cafe Friday 11.20.20
The impact of COVID-19 has sent unemployment soaring. Over the past six months, communities of color have been the hardest hit, with more than 3 million Black Americans now without a job. Six in ten Latinx Americans say their households have...
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acceler8successcafe.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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The Greatest Competitive Advantage May Not Be What You Think
7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In his book, The Art of Freedom, Jesse Panama proclaims that the philosophy of love lends a business a competitive advantage. Though it may seem counterintuitive, his...
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Let's be honest, Black Friday as a discount day has run...
Bye, bye Black Friday - hello #BuyBlack Friday. There's a new holiday shopping tradition, and I'm encouraging everyone to join in. Let's spend some of our holiday dollars at Black-owned businesses, especially on the Friday after Thanksgiving,...
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www.usatoday.com
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Brett Hull's Junction House opens in Wentzville
The puck drops today at Brett Hull's Junction House in Wentzville. The 9,400-square-foot, multi-level eating-and-drinking establishment is divided into three main areas: a restaurant, covered patio, and 1,500-square-foot open-air rooftop deck...
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www.stlmag.com
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Hospital capacity 'a problem' in Missouri as governor...
JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday called on Missourians to limit the size of their Thanksgiving gatherings as COVID-19 spreads throughout the state, and continued to insist he won't issue rules to enforce his public health...
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2020 Small Business of the Year Awards |
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After a delay in May due to coronavirus, this past Wednesday, November 18th, we were finally able to recognize our 2020 Small Business of the Year and the City of St. Charles Employers of the Year.
Please join us in congratulating our 2020 Small Business of the Year finalists - Renaissance Plastic Surgery (unable to attend), Julie Bartch with Pickett, Ray and Silver and our 2020 Small Business of the Year - Dan Tripp with Good News Brewing.
The Chamber was also pleased to once again partner with the City of St. Charles in presenting their 2020 Employers of the Year - MOss Boutique, Prasino, TSI Global, New Frontier Bank and Missouri Artists on Main.
We are St. Charles County Proud to salute these local businesses.
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Chamber Programming Returning To Virtual Format
Due to the continued growth of positive COVID cases in St. Charles County and the St. Louis metropolitan area, the board of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce voted yesterday to cancel all indoor meetings and events.
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November Biz Brew at Big A's |
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