December 7, 2018 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Newsletter Sponsor:
Lang Insurance
Sponsorships for the Year End Celebration are available. Please call Wendy at the Chamber office for more details at 636-946-0633.

Gold……..……………………….…………………….$1800
Member Rate…$1500
Table at event (10)
Advertising on signage at event and in program
Logo on website
Logo projected at event
Recognition from podium
Recognition through Chamber social media
outlets
Silver………..…….……………………………………$750
Member Rate…$600
2 Tickets
Logo on signage at event and in program
Recognition on website
Bronze…………………………………………………..$450
Member Rate…$400
Logo on signage at event and in program
Recognition on website
Table…………………………………………………….$950
Office Furniture FOR SALE
In preparation for our move, the Chamber is selling its office furniture. Below are photos of items we still have available along with pricing. If you are interested, feel free to make an offer.

Thanks.
Office Desk - $500
1 Available
File Drawers - $60
1 Available
Office Desk - $200
1 Available
Conference Table - $100
15 Available
Table - 1/2-Round - $100
2 Available
Reception Chair - $50
2 Available
Reception / Conference Room Chairs - $50
34 Available
Reception Room Table & Chairs - $125
1 Available
Acrylic Brochure Holder - $20
2 Available
Acrylic Brochure Holder - $15
1 Available
Acrylic Business Card Holder - $10
2 Available
File Cabinet - $25
1 Available
News You May Have Missed
2019 Billboard Space Available
Featuring a New Billboard Location
Billboard space for the 2019 year is now available on Hwy 370 / 3rd Street location and on our new billboard located on Hwy. 364 (Westbound) just .5 miles West of Hwy. 94 (just past Heritage Landing overpass). This board is East facing will be visible to Westbound traffic!

Call the Chamber office at 636-946-0633 to reserve your space
2019 University of Missouri - Extension Council Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the January 2019 election to the University of Missouri Extension Council of St. Charles County. The University of Missouri Extension Council is the local link between St. Charles county residents and the...

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New St. Charles County counselor appointed

ST. CHARLES COUNTY * John Watson, a longtime top aide to former Gov. Jay Nixon, will soon become St. Charles County government's top attorney. County Executive Steve Ehlmann has chosen Watson to become county counselor, succeeding Keith...

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Here Today, gone in January: St. Louis discount chain...

St. Louis-based discount retailer Here Today is closing all of its stores in January and may re-open later in 2019. Founded in 2013, the chain has eight stores in the St. Louis region, one is in Jefferson City and one is in Cape Girardeau.

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Steph Curry produced a film about a boy who fell through ...

A Missouri miracle is coming to the silver screen, and the film's trailer will make you cry. In 2015, John Smith, a then-eighth-grader from St. Charles, almost drowned in Lake Sainte Louise in Lake St. Louis after slipping through the ice and...

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www.stlmag.com
Here's exactly how to respond if you keep getting...

Few people enjoy being interrupted during group discussions, and for good reason. Beyond feeling frustrating or demoralizing, the experience of colleagues chronically cutting you off in meetings may damage your career advancement, according to...

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These are the 4 reasons you suck at public speaking (and ...

At some point in our professional lives, we all need to present information. For some, it's a keynote speech at a conference while for others it may be a presentation at your team meeting. Public speaking is a nerve-wracking experience for many,...

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LeBron James Says Being a Good Leader Means Improving...

Many great athletes have also proven to be great team leaders, but there may be none greater than the best basketball player who ever lived, LeBron James. Too often, people approach their responsibility as a leader as a burden or something they...

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Mass alert system now offered in St. Charles County

St. Charles County has launched the SCCMO AlertMe, a mass notification system that delivers alerts by text, email or phone call. Subscribers can register to receive notifications in one or all the following categories: * Emergency Management...

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St. Charles County Council clears the way for...

A proposed "brewhouse" and distillery in southwestern St. Charles County now is set to become a reality. The County Council has approved two conditional use permits needed for that to happen. The permits were approved at the council's Nov.

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STREETS OF ST. CHARLES TO WELCOME NEW TENANTS IN EARLY 2019

(Peoria, IL, November 20, 2018) - Cullinan Properties, owner and developer of the Streets of St. Charles, announces the upcoming addition of Play Street Museum and Cherry Blow Dry Bar to its St. Charles, Missouri development. Both Play Street...

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Parson calls for a 'long overdue' statewide prescription ...

ST. LOUIS * Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday in St. Louis that he'd like to sign a statewide prescription drug monitoring program into law next year, a move he says is "long overdue." "We're the only state in the United States that...

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St. Louis Selected to Host National Oktoberfest Next Fall

click to enlarge The Gateway to the West will become the gateway to Munich next Fall when St. Louis hosts the Great North American Oktoberfest October 4th through 6th. St. Louis has been tapped to host the three-day celebration of German beer,...

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Preparing for the Next Fiscal Year

The New Year is less than a month away and you are just getting started with your budgeting process and business plan. Don't panic and don't worry, but heavens please, don't delay any further. If it brings you any comfort, you are far from alone.

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Liz King Caruso Suggests 11 Apps to Help Meeting, Event...

Apps can can be workhorses, making it easier for meeting professionals to find and book venues, and streamline the tasks of event planning in a hundred different ways. Independent event planner Liz King Caruso.Caruso, of Liz King Events, shares...

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First-Time Supervisor

You promoted a superstar employee to a supervisory role. She now manages the people who were once her peers, and while she exhibits strong leadership potential, she'll likely need guidance along the way. This change in the power dynamic can be...

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www.insperity.com
Still have vacation days left? 3 ways to use your time...

Despite the well-documented benefits of vacation, it's no secret that Americans aren't great at taking their paid time off (PTO). A new study from travel booking website Priceline found that a quarter of Americans still have more than nine...

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Francis Howell School District announces boundary changes

The Francis Howell School District's boundaries will look a bit different when the 2019-2020 school year rolls around. The district has announced it plans to implement "soft boundary" changes to ease the burden on some of its more heavily...

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midriversnewsmagazine.com
Jungermann Road congestion may remain as culvert work...

Sitting in traffic along Jungermann Road while new culverts are being built may be an experience that's not going away for a while. Work continues along Jungermann Road in St. Peters to replace two deficient culverts between Country Creek Drive...

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Upcoming Chamber Events
Morning Brew - December 2018

Networking Event - A perfect blend of friends and conversation! Stop by for a cuppa jo, a warm smile and new connections. You ll meet friendly chamber members from various industries. Bring your business cards to swap you ll leave with a...

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Ambassador Holiday Party

The Ambassadors will be holding their end of the year Holiday Party and you re invited! Join fellow ambassadors and ring out 2018 with us! $15 bottles of select wine $5 pours $1 off bottles of beer (they only have bottles) Appetizers can be...

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Santa's North Pole Dash
Didn't make it to our 8th annual Santa's North Pole Dash?? Here's what you missed.

What a DAY and what fun we had!

The Griswold Family made an appearance - taking photos with runners and then leading the race through Main Street and Frenchtown. Community Living took photos in our Snow Globe - with Uncle Eddie's RV as the back drop.

Thousands of pancakes were flipped down on the Katy Trail and thousands of runners and walkers celebrated this festive season with family and friends.

Mark your calendars for the 9th annual Santa's North Pole Dash - to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019
Member Visits
Bobby T's One Stop Beer Bait & Bullets

Bob Tipton, from Bobby T's One Stop Beer Bait & Bullets was supposed to receive his $50 gift certificate for referring a new member to our chamber but Bob had left for the day when Terry dropped in....

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Kay Cameron - Coldwell Banker Gundaker

Kay Cameron - Coldwell Banker Gundaker realtor, celebrated her 1- year anniversary with our chamber. Here is Kay receiving her 'sweet treat' at our 2018 Annual Meeting at Whitmoor Country Club....

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M&M Guns and Supplies

M&M Guns and Supplies, located in Old Town St. Peters, offers new and used rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, ammunition and accessories. Stop in to see Mike and be sure to congratulate him on...

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Krilogy Financial

Terry stopped by to see Michael Brown with Krilogy Financial and give him his 1-year anniversary gift but he wasn't there. Guess he will be surprised when he gets back and sees his 'sweet treat' on...

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Panda Express in St. Charles Visits Chamber Office

The St. Charles Panda Express opened to the public on Friday, November 30th.

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Academy of the Sacred Heart

Lindsay McCullough and Mary Maher, from Academy of the Sacred Heart, St. Charles, celebrated their 1- year anniversary with our chamber. Thank you to the Academy for your continued support of our...

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