September 25, 2020 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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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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ST. PETERS NAMED 13TH BEST PLACE TO LIVE BY MONEY MAGAZINE

MARKS CITY'S HIGHEST RANKING, TOPS IN MISSOURI, AND 5th TIME ON THE LISTMoney Magazine has named the City of St. Peters to its 2020 list of the Best Places to Live in America, ranking St. Peters at No. 13 overall. St. Peters was the...

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St. Charles Main Street business owners taking matters...

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - North Main Street St. Charles is quiet and quaint until about 11 p.m. when it's lately turned into something that resembles Mardi Gras. We've shown you how busloads of people from the St. Louis area pile into the streets to...

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Calling All volunteers! St. Charles County Parks Seeks...

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - Attention trail enthusiasts and anyone who wants to make a mark on a St. Charles County park! The Parks Department is looking for volunteers of all ages to assist with fall and winter Trail Work Days at three County parks.

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​REMINDER: The Greater St. Charles County Chamber Does...

The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce only supports issues we believe is in the best interest of our community, local businesses, and our members - never candidates.

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The City of Saint Charles and Five Acres Animal Shelter...

Grab your pet and join the fun on October 3rd St. Charles, MO - The City of Saint Charles and Five Acres Animal Shelter are teaming up to host the First Annual Paw Parade on Saturday, October 3rdto celebrate their new partnership. "We feel this...

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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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Ecommerce: The Essential Components Your Site Needs to...

6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We've all been there. You head to a company's website to check out a product or service offering and while the website may avoid the dreaded slow page-load, it's not...

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Public Meeting for a New City Hall building

The City of Saint Charles has been evaluating multiple options for a new City Hall building!

On Tuesday, September 29th, join us at the Foundry Art Centre from 4:00-7:00pm to view the possible options and provide your feedback! The meeting will also be available virtually on the City's website afterwards.

Masks will be required at this event.
How To Sign Up To Work The Polls On Election Day

If you've ever voted in-person, you've been helped by a poll worker: they've checked you in and pointed you in the right direction to cast your ballot. Maybe it was your retired neighbor, even a family member or former teacher, greeting you at...

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Good News Brewing Company

Share the Good News! We are in the process of purchasing the histor... ic Augusta Brew Haus on the Katy Trail. All the other locations will stay and this will be our brewing facility. Now for the million-dollar question, what food should we serve?

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Celebrate Fall

Other event by Foundry Art Centre on Saturday, October 3 2020 with 456 people interested.

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SSM to offer free, drive-thru flu-shot clinics

SSM Health is offering free, drive-thru flu vaccination clinics across the St. Louis region on two separate Saturdays in October. Two clinics will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m.-noon at: According to the Centers for Disease Control, an...

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'Funnel juggling' is the answer to marketing effectiveness

The first few days of March ended up being my final week of that 'normality'. I flew to London, Tallinn, Oslo and then Reykjavik, and then circled back via clients in Brisbane and Sydney. I landed back home, watched the travel ban coalesce all...

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How Teachers Can Foster Community in Online Classrooms

The school year is difficult for both teachers and students, to say the least. Some districts are using a hybrid of remote and in-person learning, while others are on Zoom entirely. And that means teachers are stretched thin and unable to build...

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BCI Joins Broad Effort to Observe National Disability...

(St. Peters, Mo., September 24, 2020) Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) today announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability...

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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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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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Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Congratulations to Lincoln Elementary and Francis Howell High School on this prestigious recognition.

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It's a GOOD Thing

Sponsor-A-Highway reaches thousands of people on the roads, each and every day. Signs are located on highways where other marketing is not available. At a lower cost than ALL other outdoor advertising, sponsorship is budget-friendly.

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Facebook Tightens Copyright Infringement Rules: What...

Explore the new Facebook Rights Manager for Images and what copyright infringement means for marketers with special guest Jamie Lieberman; this week on the S...

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New holiday lights display coming to St. Charles in November

If you're looking for a socially-distanced Christmas lights display to visit this year, you've got to see what's coming to The Family Arena in November.

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Grillo's Chop & Barrel offers whiskey, meats and more in ...

photo courtesy grillo's chop & barrell Meat connoisseur, whiskey buff and industry newcomer Mike Grillo has opened his own meat market, Grillo's Chop & Barrel, in Lake Saint Louis. Located at 6289 Ronald Reagan Drive, the new spot offers a wide...

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St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department

Closed for Repair: The section of Boschert Greenway between Boschert... own Road and New Town Boulevard will be closed for repairs on Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25. Large sections of asphalt will be replaced not allowing passage ...

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St. Peters, Missouri is on Money's Best Places to Live list

It's not hard to find community in St. Peters: Local musicians perform in a free sunset concert series on summer Fridays (streamed on-demand this year due to the coronavirus). Each month the city organizes a day trip for residents. In February...

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Learn to survive in the wild

The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department will host a class to teach residents age 16 or older how to thrive in the natural environment. "Survive the Wild: Practical Application of Bushcraft" will be offered from 3:30-7:30 p.m. on...

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O'Fallon offers grants to local small businesses

The city of O'Fallon is now offering grants for small businesses located within the city limits that are adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds are available as part of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's...

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Event-Industry Professionals' Views on In-Person Events...

Most event planners and other industry professionals say they would not feel comfortable attending an indoor event right now-even at half capacity-because of COVID-19, according to recent research from the Event Leadership Institute. The report...

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How to Provide Valuable Career Experience to Your Interns

7 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This article was written by Lindsay Patton, a member of the Entrepreneur NEXT powered by Assemble content team. Entrepreneur NEXT is our Expert solutions division leading...

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Upcoming Events
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.
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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