November 6, 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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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 Cancels Year End Celebration
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 Chamber Board has voted to not hold the Chamber's Annual Year End Celebration.
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Here's How You Know It's Time to Actually Fire That...
4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. An old adage says "the customer is always right." Although it's true that your business should work hard to meet the needs of its clients, sometimes those "needs" are...
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www.entrepreneur.com
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Core Web Vitals: Google's New Ranking Signal That Will...
Are you considering your SEO strategy for the year ahead? Want to know the ranking factors that will affect where your website ranks in 2021? You'll learn all about Google's newest ranking signal " Core Web Vitals " in this infographic. The...
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www.socialmediatoday.com
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How to Finance an Acquisition Using an SBA Loan
6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you want to buy another business, don't let a lack of capital hold you back. You're unlikely to land on that killer idea the first time, so serial entrepreneurship is...
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www.entrepreneur.com
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World champion BMX racer coming to St. Charles County
Tommy Zula, the Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Champion bicycle racer, will appear on Nov. 7 at the Youth Activity Park in St. Charles County.
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www.stltoday.com
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New medical marijuana dispensary opening in St. Peters
ST. LOUIS - BeLeaf Medical is preparing to open Missouri's latest medical marijuana dispensary Friday. The state has granted licenses to 192 medical dispensaries. Swade Cannabis Dispensary will be the first of BeLeaf's Medical five...
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fox2now.com
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Download the Transportation2030 Report - Missouri...
Missouri's central location has long been a major logistics advantage. Being within a day's reach of half of U.S. households, manufacturing establishments and the agricultural heartland has motivated investment from a wide range of companies. But ...
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mochamber.com
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Greater St. Louis Inc. plans broad civic effort to boost ...
ST. LOUIS - Greater St. Louis Inc., the new group merging the region's traditional business and civic advocacy groups, faces a daunting challenge. Uniting a region with a longstanding racial divide and plenty of political fragmentation behind...
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www.stltoday.com
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If you want a bigger marketing budget, focus on creating ...
Although I was quite adept at sports and therefore generally selected early in whatever school activity needed someone who could run fast or shoot a ball hard, I seldom even made the list when parties were had. Not that I went all that often when ...
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www.marketingweek.com
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How to launch a small business product and get sales?...
If you're a small business owner, how do you launch a new product in a COVID-19-dominated world? A world where most customers are sitting behind their screens instead of going into stores? That's the challenge I'm facing right now, as I and my...
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www.usatoday.com
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STL Startup Week gears up for virtual conference with...
The second annual STL Startup Week begins November 9, but, much like everything else, has seen some adjustments due to COVID-19. The now-virtual-and free-conference is the perfect way for entrepreneurs to learn better business practices, find...
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www.stlmag.com
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Hiring Military Veterans: 8 Reasons They're Great...
Have you ever received a resume from a job candidate with military experience, but weren't sure whether they were the right fit for what you were looking for? Because of Hollywood, much of the public has a one-dimensional perception of military...
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www.insperity.com
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Don't Miss Your Chance to Buy a Ribbon of Hope!
The Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Foundation is working to build the largest-ever ribbon of hope and we need your help! Ribbons can be purchased in one-foot and six-foot sections and prices start at just $20. This your opportunity to ...
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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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$22 million rehabilitation facility proposed in St....
An entity tied to an Indianapolis developer is seeking to build a $22 million rehabilitation facility in St. Peters. Ignite St. Peters LLC, linked to the Leo Brown Group, has plans for a 91-bed, 63,000-square-foot skilled nursing facility on a...
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www.bizjournals.com
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7 Key Considerations to Finding the Right Business Coach
4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In case it's not apparent, this pandemic has fundamentally shifted the landscape for all businesses, notably smaller enterprises where "doing more with less" is a daily...
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St. Charles welcomes La Belle Vie to Frenchtown... |...
When Mark and Melissa Hollander signed the lease agreement on February 1, 2020 to take possession of a commercial space in Frenchtown - St. Charles, Missouri, they had absolutely no idea that in the next few weeks, the world would change and their...
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brewviewmo.locable.com
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Missouri slow to act on rogue slot machines after judge...
JEFFERSON CITY - In the wake of a recent ruling that a Kansas-based company's unregulated slot machine-style games were illegal, Missouri officials are now divided on how to move forward with policing roughly 14,000 similar devices deployed at...
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www.stltoday.com
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What Happens to My Unused Vacation Days?
The glut of unused vacation days continues to pile up as 70% of Americans have no plans to take extended vacations for the rest of the year, according to a Linkedin survey. But what happens if you don't use them?
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twocents.lifehacker.com
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Fix 14 Security Issues by Updating Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Adobe usually patches its products once a month to provide new security updates, but the company has just rolled out an extra update that fixes 14 security threats facing Adobe's desktop PDF apps (Windows and macOS). This is an important update...
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lifehacker.com
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Even amid chaos, don't deny the long term
Budget decisions should support strategy. Even in uncertain times don't forget the wise words of A.G. Lafley and Roger Martin: "Don't let what is urgent crowd out what is important." Budgeting should be an exercise with a dual purpose: laying out ...
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www.marketingweek.com
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How to Recognize and Address Mental Health Issues Among...
Brought to you by Entrepreneur Partner Studio Staff Although you may not be in the same room, working physically side-by-side with your staff these days, it's in a manager's best interest to have a sense of how their employees are handling...
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Missouri Ranks in Top 3 in 2020 Digital States Survey,...
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that Missouri has been recognized as a national leader in digital technology best practices. The Center for Digital Government (CDG) released its 2020 Digital States Survey, which showed that Missouri...
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governor.mo.gov
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How Forward-Looking Companies Can Address the Signs of...
Before the year 2020, many individuals forecasted their vision board to be filled with milestones, whether it is achieving a promotion at work from an outlined five-year plan, relocating for a new job, or plans to build a small business with new...
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www.uschamberfoundation.org
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A Return-To-Work Process After Extended Employee...
The return to work can be a significant transition for your employees who have been out of the office for weeks to months. You'll have to help them reacclimate to the workplace as smoothly and quickly as possible.
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www.insperity.com
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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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Biz Brew November 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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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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