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June 8, 2018 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News

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Federation of local chambers rallies for transportation... A statewide federation of local chambers of commerce came together today to begin rallying support for transportation funding in advance of a November ballot initiative. The Missouri Chamber Federation includes more than 125 local chambers of... Read more mochamber.com Heartland Hyperloop Could Create New Megaregion In Missouri Estimated reading time: 3 minute(s) Presenting at Freightweek STL, Andrew Smith, Vice President of Entrepreneurship and Innovation with the St. Louis Regional Chamber, broke the news that Missouri may be in the Top 3 choices to be the first site... Read more eqstl.com Waymo buys up to 62,000 Chrysler minivans to expand... Google affiliate Waymo will purchase up to 62,000 additional Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans from FCA US starting later this year to begin a national expansion of the company's public driverless ride-hailing fleet, the two companies said Thursday. Read more www.autonews.com Officials support state gasoline tax increase, hope to... A 10-cent increase, phased-in over a period of time, to the state's 17-cent-per-gallon motor fuel tax is vital to addressing major road projects in the state - including a traffic "bottleneck" on Interstate 70 in Wentzville that threatens traffic ... Read more midriversnewsmagazine.com Statewide Summit Donald Danforth Plant Science Center 975 North Warson Road | St. Louis, MO 63132 Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Read more www.bestinmidwest.com High-Paying Trade Jobs Sit Empty, While High School... Like most other American high school students, Garret Morgan had it drummed into him constantly: Go to college. Get a bachelor's degree. "All through my life it was, 'if you don't go to college you're going to end up on the streets,' " Morgan... Read more www.npr.org 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... Read more www.bizjournals.com 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... Read more www.bizjournals.com Elm & 370 Interchange Enhancements - 17STR28 | St.... Industrial, residential, and park traffic combine to make Elm Street/New Town Boulevard at Highway 370 a major gateway for traffic attempting to access commercial and historical portions of the City. Just fewer than 20,000 vehicles pass through... Read more www.stcharlescitymo.gov Brace for new I-270 traffic snag starting Saturday... ST. LOUIS COUNTY * Drivers on already busy Interstate 270 in northwest St. Louis County should get ready for some extra traffic snags between I-70 and Dorsett Road. Starting this Saturday (June 9) through late July, there will be a series of lane ... Read more www.stltoday.com 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... Read more www.gstccc.com St. Charles County Connection - June 2018 Chief David Todd (left) was selected by the Missouri Police Chief's Association to represent its membership on Missouri's Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). The Chief will join leaders from other state agencies in ensuring that state and... Read more www.sccmo.org

St. Charles County Workforce & Business Development Manufacturers in #StCharlesCounty can train their new or existing employees on our dime! Contact Vicki at the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County by calling 636-255-6060 ext. 5250, or emailing... Read more www.facebook.com New Orleans-based PMAT acquires Megan's Crossing,... A St. Charles County shopping center that struggled as a furniture strip mall has been sold to an out-of-town real estate firm that has plans to grow its presence in St. Louis. New Orleans-based PMAT was the winning bidder for Megan Crossings, a... Read more www.bizjournals.com Free flag disposal scheduled in St. Charles County If you have a worn or damaged U.S. flag and don't know where to dispose of it properly, the military veterans of St. Charles County Government can help. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Flag Day, Thursday, June 14, the county's Veterans Best Practices... Read more midriversnewsmagazine.com PURE St. Peters multifamily development to come online... The first phase of a multifamily development in St. Peters is expected to come online this fall. The 143-unit luxury apartment development, called PURE St. Peters, will include four three-story buildings and consist mostly of one-bedroom units.... Read more www.bizjournals.com St. Louis Area REGIONAL MEETING Read more www.bestinmidwest.com 8 Facts You Didn't Know About St. Louis's Gateway Arch | ... There's hardly a more recognizable landmark in the Midwest than St. Louis's towering Gateway Arch, a 630-foot-tall monument to Thomas Jefferson and his ideas for America's westward expansion. It's the tallest monument in the United States and the ... Read more www.architecturaldigest.com CHANGESCAPE WEB TO PARTNER WITH GOOD MEETS WORLD Changescape Web, of St. Charles, MO, is partnering with Good Meets World, a program that helps businesses support nonprofit organizations around the St. Louis area. Changescape will benefit Operation Food Search, an organization providing food... Read more www.gstccc.com 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... Read more www.gstccc.com No further charges against ex-Gov. Greitens, prosecutor says JEFFERSON CITY * A special prosecutor will not file further charges against former Gov. Eric Greitens. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said Friday that her office did not have sufficient evidence to consider filing new charges against ... Read more www.stltoday.com Truman Road Reconstruction, Phase 2 | St. Charles, MO -... Full depth pavement reconstruction along Truman Road from Point West Blvd. to south approach slab for railroad bridge. Project will improve safety, ADA pedestrian and bicycle accessibility. The project will also replace pavement in poor condition. Read more www.stcharlescitymo.gov Droste Road Reconstruction - 15STR25 | St. Charles, MO - ... What a difference a week makes! If you have not driven Droste this week, the new asphalt and striping is complete. This week crews also began installing sod. The City would like to thank all the businesses and residents for their patience. Read more www.stcharlescitymo.gov Health eNews June 2018 Dads are traditionally known as the family's pillar of strength. However, far too many men think they need to show that characteristic with their health and refuse to seek medical care until there is something seriously wrong. Read more mo-stcharlescounty.civicplu... Sunset Fridays Concerts June 8 – The Melissa Neels Band (blues/rock) | June 15 – Pure Nectar Trio (rock/pop) | June 22 – Acoustic Music Jam Read more www.stpetersmo.net

Upcoming Chamber Events

Biz Brew - June 2018 - Tucanos Join us for our monthly Biz Brew - Serving Straight Up Business and Spirited Conversation. Come & Network with your fellow peers.It's a pre-party to the Stre... Read more www.gstccc.com

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... Read more www.gstccc.com

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 ... Read more www.gstccc.com

Chamber Member Bike Ride & Clinic Come take a spin with your Chamber friends! We ll start out with a short clinic learn how to fix a flat, some basic ride fundamentals how to lube and care fo... Read more www.gstccc.com

Sip & Savor Tickets on Sale Now!!

Visit www.FoodFest370.com for ticket, event, and sponsorship information.

Recent Ribbon Cuttings & Visits

Olivino Tasting Bar When you are at the Streets of St Charles, stop in and meet Simon, the new manager. He will be happy to show you all of the fine vinegars, oils, and unique items in the store. #GSTCCCVisits Read more www.facebook.com

Brûlée Boutique If you are looking for the latest in fashion, visit Brûlée Boutique at the Streets of St Charles. #GSTCCCVisits Read more www.facebook.com

Pictures from Lunch With Leaders

Lots of participation & networking going on here!

Thank you,  Community Living, Inc.  for being our sponsor.

Please welcome our newest members!

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