October 9, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News |
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Have you registered to run in the 10th annual Santa's North Pole Dash??
This year, our theme is The Nutcracker Suite. We're offering a Women's Cut Ballerina shirt and Men's Nutcracker shirt for all runners available in sizes Youth Medium through Adult 3XL.
The littles (11 & Under) can particpate in our Snowman Shuffle, a quick 2-block dash down Riverside Drive. We have our cute long sleeved snowman shirt available for them in sizes youth small through youth large.
The first 1,000 who register will receive our collectable finishers medal. This year, our shirts and medal were designed by our very own Dawn Blackburn with Fat Dog Creative!
Click the button below to register your family and plan to run either in person or virtually at a location of your choice!
And the best part??? All shirts / medals will be shipped directly to your home at no additional charge!!
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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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Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Seeking...
Since 1957, the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce has recognized local leaders for their dedication to serving the Greater St. Charles County community. Nominations for the 2020 Citizen of the Years and Lifetime Distinguished Service ...
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Frenchtown Art Walk
Art event by Historic Frenchtown Association on Saturday, October 10 2020 with 211 people interested.
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UPDATE: Hyperloop bypasses St. Louis for testing center, ...
Virgin Hyperloop said Thursday it would build a $500 million test track in West Virginia, bypassing St. Louis and Kansas City. But officials with both Virgin Hyperloop and the leader of Kansas City's effort to land the track say a commercial...
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www.bizjournals.com
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12 'Cobra Kai' Phrases To Hit First In Business And Life
Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! 6 min read Cobra Kai undoubtedly became the success that no one expected in 2020. The series that continues the Karate Kid saga premiered two years ago on YouTube Red, but it was thanks to its...
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www.entrepreneur.com
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How long can you use disposable face masks | News Break
ST. LOUIS - A local physicist is working to educate people about personal protective equipment. Jonas Buxton, who works at the Sanitizer and Mask Store in St. Charles talked about how long can we use the disposable face mask and where people can...
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www.newsbreak.com
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Timothy Lohmar named Prosecutor of the Year
Each year, The Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys presents a "Prosecutor of the Year" award to a Missouri lawyer in recognition of that prosecutor's service over the past year. The 2020 award has been presented to Timothy A. Lohmar....
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news.mobar.org
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The 3 things that great teams have in common
This post is part of TED's "How to Be a Better Human" series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from people in the TED community; browse through all the posts here. The invention of the organization - getting different humans...
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ideas.ted.com
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Researchers Find That Narcissistic Leaders 'Infect' The...
It's well documented that when a narcissist is in leadership, organizations are less ethical, less collaborative and do not perform as well. But how exactly do narcissists create this in an organization? The authors of a new paper suggest they do ...
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www.forbes.com
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4 COVID-Related EEOC Complaints And How To Prevent Them...
Amid the stress, difficulties and uncertainty of a pandemic, it's important to be especially vigilant about how you interact with your employees. Otherwise, you make your business vulnerable to COVID-related Equal Employment Opportunity...
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www.insperity.com
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Don't Let Election Passions Roil Your Workplace
After election day, more than 100 million Americans will physically or virtually report to their jobs, one of the few remaining spaces where citizens routinely engage with others who come from diverse backgrounds and hold different viewpoints....
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hbr.org
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How the B2B Purchase Process Has Changed in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has led many B2B firms to lengthen their purchase cycles and to expect more personalized attention from vendors, according to recent research from Demand Gen Report. The report was based on data from a survey conducted in...
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www.marketingprofs.com
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Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce
Salt River Automotive Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting ... The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, along with the O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries and the Cottleville - Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce celebrated ...
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U.S. Department of the Treasury
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the...
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home.treasury.gov
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Safely Dispose Unused Prescription Drugs for Free at...
Do you have any expired or unneeded prescription medications in your home? You can safely dispose of them free of charge, no questions asked, at the National Rx Take Back Event.The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the...
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www.gstccc.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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Lindenwood still feeling good about 'roaring return'
Lindenwood University opened its fall semester on Aug. 24 with students on campus and in person. Playing off the name of their sports teams, Lindenwood Lions, the fall reopening was dubbed "Roaring Return." According to one student and the...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Phase 2 imminent for I-70 south outer road project
O'Fallon has approved applying to the St. Charles County Road Board for additional scope and funding for the new south outer road to be constructed along I-70 between Woodlawn Avenue and Hwy. K. In 2017, the Road Board had approved funding of...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Boeing wins weapons contract worth up to $2.2B - St....
The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing Co. a five-year contract to produce small diameter bombs (SDMs) at its facility in St. Charles. Under the so-called "indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity" contract, the government can make purchases up to...
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www.bizjournals.com
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Make the most of October with these fall activities
1. Gather your pandemic bubble and take Big Muddy Adventures' Full Moon Float. October 1-3, guides will help you board a 29-foot canoe and sail the Mississippi River to an uninhabited island where you'll dine around a campfire and stargaze. Then...
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www.stlmag.com
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US stocks gain as White House warms to further stimulus...
US stocks moved higher Friday on continued hope that fiscal stimulus negotiations would lead to a deal prior to the election. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin are set to talk today amid continued stimulus negotiations.
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markets.businessinsider.com
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Halloween will be different this year. Here's how to...
Explaining 2020 to kids has been a challenge for many parents-in addition to juggling, well, everything else. As holidays inch closer and closer, parents will have to prepare their kids to adjust celebration expectations. St.
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Amazon Prime Day 2020: How small businesses can also...
These days it's hard not to have an opinion about Amazon. While some choose to focus on the negative, including workplace environment concerns in some of its warehouses or the impact that online retail has had on traditional brick-and-mortar...
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www.usatoday.com
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The WIRED Guide to Your Personal Data (and Who Is Using It)
On the internet, the personal data users give away for free is transformed into a precious commodity. The puppy photos people upload train machines to be smarter. The questions they ask Google uncover humanity's deepest prejudices. And their...
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www.wired.com
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What is a PEO - and how does it operate to help your...
This is a complete guide to professional employer organizations (PEOs). In this guide you'll learn everything there is to know about PEOs - companies that can work with your organization to provide comprehensive and affordable payroll, benefits...
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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 October 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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Lunch with Leaders October 2020
Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business community leaders.
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