October 30, 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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www.gstccc.com
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ON THE BALLOT: Candidates and Issues
In anticipation of the Nov. 3 General Election, Mid Rivers Newsmagazin e asked candidates in contested races to answer the following questions: 1. What are your top priorities if elected? 2. What are your qualifications for holding public office? ...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Pappy's Smokehouse opens new location in St. Peters
Pappy's Smokehouse officially opens its new location Wednesday at 5246 North Service Road in St. Peters. The second edition of the celebrated barbecue restaurant was announced in August. At the time co-owner John Matthews told Off the Menu, "I'm...
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www.stltoday.com
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Five civic booster groups merge, hope to promote St....
ST. LOUIS - In a move business leaders hope can unify and refocus the region's policy priorities and growth efforts, the boards of five prominent private civic groups announced Thursday that they have agreed to merge into a new organization,...
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www.stltoday.com
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This startup wants to fix the broken structure of...
Internships are an opportunity for students to experiment with new career paths and land a full-time offer ahead of graduation. For companies, the weeks-long programs help recruit and train job-ready hires. While the stakes are high, the...
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techcrunch.com
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Hiring In A Crisis: How Mindsets And Strategies Must...
At some point, you could find yourself hiring in a crisis such as a: When a crisis happens, it's less often an isolated, short-term event. Typically, one crisis spurs other crises, which gives the experience a lengthier, episodic quality and...
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www.insperity.com
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With a City Hall needing some $23M in repairs, St....
ST. CHARLES - The aging City Hall needs extensive repairs that could cost upward of $23 million and city leaders, at least for a time, considered finding a new home for it outside of downtown, a push that's been met with criticism.
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www.stltoday.com
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10 Giving Tuesday Email Examples That'll Make Your...
Looking for Giving Tuesday email examples? Welcome aboard. Now before you think you can robotically copy their formula, let's set the record straight-persuading people to donate is tricky. Several cognitive biases and underlying motivations...
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www.sendinblue.com
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Important Soft Skills and Leadership Practices for...
6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It is an understatement to say that the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the business world. As many organizations have had to pivot to remote work, both management and...
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www.entrepreneur.com
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Open enrollment for 2021 benefits starts soon. Here's...
Would you spend more time choosing a health plan or debating whether "Tiger King" or "Schitt's Creek" is a better choice for binge-watching? If you put more thought into picking a show, you're not alone. Open enrollment for 2021 benefits will...
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www.usatoday.com
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How to Grow Your Professional Network in the...
Now that face-to-face meetings, physical events, and conferences have been placed on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are far fewer in-person opportunities to meet others and grow your professional network. Of course,...
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www.marketingprofs.com
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The Tech Antitrust Problem No One Is Talking About
The US has suffered, and broken up, telecom monopolies in the past. AT&T had a government-sanctioned monopoly for much of the 20th century, until it was broken up in 1984. The 1996 Telecom Act included rules for phone providers aimed at...
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www.wired.com
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Bucking the trend: Meet the brands making retail work in ...
Amid the squeezed margins, closing stores and boardroom upsets, a select group of companies are bucking the trend by growing sales during the worst Christmas for retail in a decade.
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www.marketingweek.com
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Why requiring a résumé is ruining your chance at finding ...
By September this year, 1 in 3 Americans no longer worked for the same employer they started with at the beginning of 2020. Job markets are shifting beneath our feet, people are being catapulted into completely different industries, and it's...
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www.fastcompany.com
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We need to talk about using pet names for women at work
More than a decade later, women are still given signals that they do not belong in professional spaces. For example, a Pennsylvania city administrator announced she is leaving her post in January due in part to being called diminishing names....
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www.fastcompany.com
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New PPP forgiveness rules | LinkedIn
The Small Business Administration has released new loan forgiveness rules for businesses that took out PPP loans under $50,000, simplifying the application and reducing some requirements.
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www.linkedin.com
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Three St. Peters citizens receive Kindness awards
Once each quarter at a Board of Aldermen meeting, the city of St. Peters recognizes citizens who have gone "above and beyond" with kindness in the community. Recipients receive a Random Acts of Kindness Certificate signed by Mayor Len Pagano.
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Nicklaus: For geospatial pioneer, St. Louis becomes a...
"It's a very supportive political environment," he said. "If people at senior executive levels are collaborating to make something happen, that tells me something about St. Louis, that there's a sense of community." It didn't hurt that the...
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www.stltoday.com
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An unconventional success strategy for workers? Managing ...
Your boss is one of your most important pathways to career growth and success. Managing your boss comes down to helping them align with you on goals. Perhaps you want to eventually take on a new type of responsibility, which differs from your...
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www.fastcompany.com
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Do Everything Faster With These Keyboard Tricks
It may not seem like a second or two would make a big difference in your workday. But seconds add up to minutes, and the momentum of being able to strike a few keys and keep typing makes an impact that's difficult to quantify.
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www.wired.com
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7 FLSA Record-Keeping Violations And How To Avoid Them
If you look at your employee files right now, do you have the necessary records of who worked, when and for how long? Would you pass an audit? Not understanding the rules established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) means you could run the...
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www.insperity.com
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US GDP Surged a Record 33 Percent in the 3rd Quarter as...
Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! 3 min read This story originally appeared on Business Insider After the coronavirus pandemic's toll drove a record plunge in economic output in the second quarter, the U.S.'s summer recovery fueled ...
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www.entrepreneur.com
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Help us Rescue Christmas with The Salvation Army
COVID-19 has financially impacted many families in St. Charles County. The Salvation Army has already received a huge increase in Christmas assistance requests. You can Rescue Christmas by ensuring children wake up to a present under their tree...
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www.gstccc.com
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Halloween: CDC recommends avoiding trick-or-treating
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday it advises against traditional trick-or-treating this year amid the novel coronavirus. The recommendation came as part of a list of Halloween guidelines broken down by level of risk.
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www.usatoday.com
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Crumbl Cookies comes to metro St. Louis
Fall in St. Louis is about to get sweeter: Crumbl Cookies, an Orem, Utah-based gourmet cookie chain, will open its first shop next month in St. Peters. Amy Rahm, franchise owner of Crumbl in St. Peters ( 6079 Mid Rivers Mall Drive), says the shop ...
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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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Community colleges see steep drops in enrollment,...
Community colleges nationwide prepared for an influx of students last spring because of the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. When the economy struggles, people turn to community colleges for low-cost education and job skills. ...
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www.stltoday.com
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County paramedics receive high marks for cardiac care
St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) paramedics once again earned Gold Plus status in the American Heart Association's annual Mission: Lifeline program, which recognizes EMS agencies for their implementation of quality improvement...
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midriversnewsmagazine.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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Seminar: Is Your Ask Too Small and Your But Too Big
Other event in Saint Peters, MO by Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and 3 others on Thursday, November 5 2020
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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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October Morning Brew @ Sugar Beans |
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