June 15, 2018 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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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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Cottleville brewery plans to open second location at...
The firehouse on West Pearce in Wentzville has sat empty for months, but the owners of Cottleville's Exit 6 Brewery see it as an opportunity to expand their craft beer business. "It's a really a neat building and we're going to work with the...
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www.kmov.com
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Ideas to stem problems on North Main Street in St....
ST. CHARLES * Bar owners and city employees are fine-tuning a list of ideas to stem late-night problems on North Main Street in hopes of avoiding a tougher measure that would require bars to stop serving alcohol at 11 p.m.
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www.stltoday.com
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The Lost Whiskey Brings Booze and Eats to Main Street...
click to enlarge Two hundred years ago, a river ferry operated on the block of 142 North Main Street in St. Charles. It was called Chauvin's Ferry. A historic plaque on site today commemorates a newspaper ad from 1820: "Found: Barrel of whiskey,...
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www.riverfronttimes.com
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As millennials age, more U.S. companies look ahead to...
After a decade of focusing on the so-called millennial generation, some U.S. companies are starting to look ahead to what's next. Target Corp. is introducing new in-house brands of shoes, apparel and accessories this year geared toward customers...
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www.stltoday.com
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5 management lessons that being a parent taught me
Let's get something straight: I'm not about to tell you that you need to be a parent to be a good manager. I'm also not about to tell you that your employees are anything like children. (If they are, stop reading and go take care of that problem.)
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www.fastcompany.com
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Primrose School of St. Charles at Heritage Grand Opening ...
A local business owner is making a big investment in the community-providing 35 new jobs and more than $5 million in project costs to the economy. By opening the new Primrose School of St. Charles at Heritage, local Franchise Owner Jamie Ovlia is ...
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www.gstccc.com
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Country Creek Scheduled to Close at Jungermann on June...
Country Creek Drive is scheduled to close to traffic at the Jungermann Road intersection on Thursday, June 21, 2018, for 24 hours beginning at 8 a.m. The closure is needed for construction of a sanitary sewer line as part of the ongoing...
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www.gstccc.com
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Statement from Daniel P. Mehan on Gov. Parson's address
On June 11, Gov. Mike Parson addressed the Missouri General Assembly. The full address can be viewed below. Daniel P. Mehan, President and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, issued the following statement following the...
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mochamber.com
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Ascent Residential buys Sun Valley Lake in St. Charles - ...
A 680-unit multifamily development in St. Charles has been sold. Montgomery, Alabama-based Ascent Residential acquired Sun Valley Lake, 1300 Sun Lake Drive, from Priderock Capital Partners. A sale price was not disclosed, but it is thought to be...
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www.bizjournals.com
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A national think tank gives some unexpected love to the STL
At long last, some good national news for St. Louis: We've been ranked by the prestigious Brookings Institution, in Washington, D.C., as one of the strongest OICs in the nation. If you know your OICs, you also know that it's no small...
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www.stlmag.com
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There are now more job openings than workers to fill them
The ratio of unemployed workers to job openings dropped below one in April for the first time since the Labor Department started collecting data in 2000, the agency reported Tuesday. The total number of job openings was 6.7 million at the end of...
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money.cnn.com
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Vision St. Charles County Leadership Accepting Applications
Vision St. Charles County Leadership is currently accepting applications to participate in our Class of 2019. Our Program year begins in August and will end with our Graduation Gala next April. Spend 9 months with a group of 35 other strong...
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Lawmakers React to Governor's Speech During Joint...
JEFFERSON CITY - The new governor addressed lawmakers during a joint legislative session on Monday, June 11. Following the speech, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle reacted to the governor's first major address to the Missouri General Assembly.
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www.senate.mo.gov
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There's a (St. Louis) app for that: entrepreneurs offer...
Smartphone apps exist to help customers shop, talk, get a ride, and even get a date. But what about for doing house and yard work, buying a car, or remotely unlocking a door? Yes, there are apps for that - apps developed here in St. Louis. As...
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www.stltoday.com
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Boundaries for leaders: Forget everything you thought...
Boundaries, for leaders, are generally a good thing. It's understood that setting appropriate boundaries can transform your ability to manage and motivate others. But should you jump right into the process and start drawing lines? Not without...
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www.insperity.com
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IMMUNIZATION CLINIC PROVIDES BACK-TO-SCHOOL VACCINATIONS
The state of Missouri requires students to be up-to-date on specific immunizations before attending school. To help parents and students meet these requirements and to minimize the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases, the St. Charles County...
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4th Annual Accomodation for Success to Show Employers...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - According to the 2010 U.S. Census, one in five Americans have a disability. Too often this is a barrier to employment until businesses learn the easy steps that make accommodations for success! Regional organizations...
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www.gstccc.com
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Missouri and Illinois politicians battled in Busch...
Members of the Missouri and Illinois General Assemblies took to the diamond in Busch Stadium for a friendly little game of softball on Thursday, June 14, 2018. The game was
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www.stltoday.com
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Crazy Bowls and Wraps to open in St. Peters - St. Louis...
Crazy Bowls and Wraps, the Olivette-based restaurant chain founded in 1994 by St. Louis natives Keith and Gail Kitis, will open a new location at 308 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in September. Renovation work on the space will include adding a...
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www.bizjournals.com
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Morning Brew - June 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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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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Sip & Savor Tickets on Sale Now!!
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for ticket, event, and sponsorship information.
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Recent Ribbon Cuttings & Visits
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Baue Funeral Homes, Crematory, and Memorial Gardens
Stopped in to do a member visit to Baue Funeral Homes, Crematory, and Memorial Gardens and had the pleasure of meeting and visiting with Peg and Byron who work for Baue. If you still have not made...
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April's On Main
Scott dropped by April's on Main to purchase a gift card for chamber member Jim Devereux as part of our Refer & Win program. If you refer a business to the chamber and they join, you too can receive a FREE gift card.
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Sleep Number
Looking for a comfy new bed??? Stop in and try out the Sleep Number beds at 5248 North Service Road, St. Peters, 63376. Don't forget to welcome the Manager, Arnie Stein, to our chamber. #GSTCCCVisits
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Lake St. Charles Senior Living Community
Our Friends at Lake St. Charles Senior Living Community stopped by to see us yesterday! We <3 visitors! #GSTCCCVisits
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Narwhal's Crafted
We love doing member visits!! We cannot wait to welcome Narwhal's Crafted to Streets of St Charles next year!! #StaffDayOut #GSTCCCVisits
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Refer & Win - June Edition
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James Devereux
James Devereux, Devereux and Company, referred Bundy & Associates to our chamber. Mike Bundy joined our chamber this month which entitled Jim to receive a gift card. He chose April's on Main so his...
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Ed Akers
Ed Akers with Farmers Insurance referred Donut King and owner Paul Thoenen. As part of our Refer & Win program, Ed chose to receive a $50 gift card to Mission Taco!
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Pictures from End of Session Legislative Breakfast
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Thank you to the legislators who joined us for the wrap up of the 2017 - 2018 Legislative Session.
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This annual meeting, held in conjunction with the O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industry brings together over 100 business leaders from St. Charles County.
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While important topics were discussed, some lighthearted banter occurred.
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Chamber Bike Ride and Clinic
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Small group riding the Katy Trail
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Representatives from Momentum Cycles and Trailnet demonstrating how to change a flat tire.
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Riders ended with a little social time, appetizers, and drinks at Mission Taco Joint in the Streets of St. Charles.
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