July 6, 2018 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Chamber office Closed July 17-20

The entire Chamber staff will be in Des Moines for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) conference from July 17-20. See article below.
Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Named...

ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI (June 13, 2018) - The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2018 Chamber of the Year award, presented by Alexandria, Va.based Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The...

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Did You Hear the News??
Public Comment Sought for Hwy. 364 On/Off Ramps at Heritage

Members are encouraged to provide their support for on/off ramps at Heritage & 364. Click on Read More Link, then from the list of Cities and Counties select "St. Charles County" then "MO 364" (2nd in the list).

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www.ewgateway.org
Missouri Can't Wait

It's time for Missouri to fix our outdated, crumbling roads and bridges. Let's move our state forward and ensure Missouri families have a safe transportation system.

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missouricantwait.com
Billboard Advertising Space available on Hwy. 370 @ 3rd Street
We have billboard ad space available on the Hwy. 370 @ 3rd Street location for just $100.

Your ad will be shown 60 times daily and 1,680 times in a 28-day cycle.

For more information, please contact Terry at 636-946-0633 or by email at Terry@GSTCCC.com.
News You May Have Missed
Business Premises Safety Act signed into law

Governor Parson has signed Senate Bill 608, which guards businesses against liability for unpreventable third-party crimes occurring on business premises. Under this law, a business will only be responsible for criminal or harmful acts on its...

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mochamber.com
Manufacturing Day is three months away

Motivating tomorrow's manufacturing workforce.

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mochamber.com
Missouri Population Grows

Missouri gained 22,356 new residents between July 2016 and July 2017, according to Census figures. Neighboring Tennessee added 66,580 residents, while Illinois lost about 33,703 residents.

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www.missourieconomy.org
Workforce2030 Report - Missouri Chamber of Commerce and...

Taking Missouri's Workforce to the Next Level In today's fierce competition for jobs, workforce has emerged as the most effective weapon. The countries, states and regions that recognize that fact and wisely invest in strategic workforce...

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mochamber.com
Second Street Waterline Replacement - 16WTR32 | St....

The project will construct a new 8" main along Second Street from Boone's Lick to First Capitol Drive. The waterline along Second Street has been a high maintenance area since 2011 experiencing multiple main breaks. This project will replace the...

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www.stcharlescitymo.gov
City of St. Peters Proposition U Ballot Proposal

Information about the Proposition U proposal for a use tax on the Aug. 7, 2018, ballot.

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www.stpetersmo.net
A gas tax hike could be on the November ballot in...

JEFFERSON CITY * A state legislator from southwest Missouri has filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop a proposed gasoline tax increase from appearing on the state's November ballot. In the lawsuit, filed Monday in Cole County Circuit Court, Rep.

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www.stltoday.com
Tariffs are the Wrong Approach | U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The administration's new tariffs threaten to spark a global trade war. Tariffs imposed by the United States are nothing more than a tax increase on American consumers and businesses-including manu

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www.uschamber.com
Celebrate St. Peters 2018 Reserved Parking, Discounted...

Are you a fan of family fun, bargain prices and convenience? Then, take advantage of advance sales for Celebrate St. Peters 2018-the City of St. Peters' annual community festival set for Sept. 14-15 this year at 370 Lakeside Park! Beginning...

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Amazon delivery plan poses threat to US Postal Service...

Editor's note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership with the Financial Times. Subscribers will see stories like this every day on our website (and in our daily emails) as an added value to your subscription.

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www.bizjournals.com
St. Charles assisted living center Cedarhurst eyeing...

A St. Charles assisted living center has plans to add eight new units, according to a Certificate of Need (CON) filing. First opened in 2017, the 99-unit Cedarhurst of St. Charles, located at 1800 Capitol Drive, seeks to expand its number rooms...

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www.bizjournals.com
Small Business Owners Implore Congress to Invest in...

Bob Dagostino can see value in things that have been long neglected and fallen into disrepair. A few years ago, Dagostino, the owner and president of Dagostino Electronic Services, drove by an abandoned, century-old, 27,000-square foot brick...

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www.uschamber.com
Abbco Plumbing & Drain Makes Donation to Chamber

Thank you to Chamber member Abbco Plumbing & Drain for donating the electronic control valve for the auto fill on the Chamber's fountain. All is back to normal - Scott doesn't have to fill the...

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Amid Growing Trade Tensions, Chinese Investors Pull Back ...

The escalating trade tensions between Washington and Beijing is casting a shadow over cross-border investment, with many Chinese dealmakers sharply scaling back the amount of money they are putting into U.S.-based companies. Chinese investors...

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www.forbes.com
SB 564 brings rate cuts to electric consumers

Thanks to Senate Bill 564, Ameren Missouri customers will see their electric bills reduced by 6.1 percent starting on Aug. 1. The bill by Sen. Ed Emery (R-Lamar), which was signed into law on June 1, allows Missouri utility companies to quickly...

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mochamber.com
Route W in St. Charles County to Close Thursday, July 12

First of Four Scheduled Closures for Underground Pipe Replacement

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www.modot.org
Proposition U | St. Charles, MO - Official Website

The page provides information on Proposition U to be on the August 7, 2018 ballot for City of Saint Charles voters.

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www.stcharlescitymo.gov
McClay Road closing to eastbound traffic east of...

McClay Road will be closed to eastbound traffic from Jungermann Road to a point approximately 200 feet east of Jungermann beginning Wednesday, July 11. The closure to eastbound traffic is expected to last three days to allow concrete pavement...

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midriversnewsmagazine.com
Driving lanes to close temporarily on Boone Hills Drive

Driving lanes will close on Boone Hills Drive between First Executive Avenue and Laurel Lea Drive as the city of St. Peters replaces concrete pavement during a road maintenance project expected to begin Wednesday, July 11. Beginning July 11, the...

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midriversnewsmagazine.com
Proclamation names St. Charles County stream for Archer...

A little bit of local history received some recognition on a hot afternoon when Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft presented a proclamation to St. Charles County officials designating a small creek in O'Fallon in honor for a former slave....

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midriversnewsmagazine.com
New lanes, interchange may go a long way to unclog...

A traffic-clogged Route 364 near Mid Rivers Mall Drive is expected to get some relief this summer with the addition of road lanes and, in the future, a new interchange. The Missouri Department of Transportation [MoDOT] is expected to start...

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midriversnewsmagazine.com
Late-night alcohol sales continue as St. Charles delays...

ST. CHARLES * The St. Charles City Council on Tuesday indefinitely delayed a vote on a controversial proposal that would require alcohol service to end at 11 p.m. on North Main Street. Council member Dave Beckering, one of three council members...

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www.stltoday.com
Nike grows footprint in St. Charles County - St. Louis...

Footwear giant Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) has signed a new lease to move into Wentzville next month. The company will vacate its location in Chesterfield Valley and occupy 140,000 square feet beginning in August at 101 Interstate Drive in Wentzville....

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www.bizjournals.com
St. Peters UpFront for July

St. Peters voters approved two new quality of life projects in 2016 with passage of Proposition Q. Be sure to check out The Cove at St. Peters, our first completed Prop Q project.

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CoStar study shows that young adults are finally moving...

In another sign of a strong economy, the number of young adults living in their parents' homes has dipped - slightly. After more than 12 years of increases, the percentage of young adults was 31 percent in 2017, compared to 32 percent in 2016,...

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www.bizjournals.com
Lyft buys the biggest bike-sharing company in the US

Lyft has acquired Motivate, the bike-sharing company that operates Citi Bike in New York City and Ford's GoBike program in San Francisco. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though it was reported in June to be around $250 million.

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www.theverge.com
St Louis reopens updated Gateway Arch Museum

The Gateway Arch is arguably even more famous than its home of (CNN) - St. Louis, Missouri. The architectural marvel, which was built in 1965 and is still the highest arch in the world, has become one of the most recognizable symbols of the...

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www.cnn.com
BCI To Host Special Olympics USA Games Send-Off Event

Boone Center Inc. (BCI) will host the Special Olympics send-off event for the athletes of Team Missouri on Friday, June 29.

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Upcoming Chamber Events
Lunch with Leaders July 2018

Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business & community leaders. Program: networking, Networking, NETWORKING! Catering by Concetta's Italian Restaurant This meeting is sponsored ...

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Biz Brew - July 2018 - Olivino's

Join us for our Biz Brew - Serving Straight Up Business and Spirited Conversation. Come Network with your fellow peers. It s a pre-party to the StreetsFest Beale Street Concert Series, which will feature a free concert from 6 to 8 pm. Join us for ...

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Morning Brew - July 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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Google My Business - Small Biz Summer School -...

During this livestream event, learn to boost your online presence, reach more customers and gear up for a successful holiday season from experts at Google, Constant Contact, and LinkedIn.

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Santa Dash - Saturday, December 1, 2018

Registration open - Sponsorship Opportunities Available

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Sip and Savor - Thursday, September 6, 2018

Tickets on Sale Now

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