August 10, 2018 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News
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Public School Superintendents Meet With County Executive ...
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - In August, the new St. Charles County CAPS Consortium will begin its work pairing high school students and local businesses for the 2018-19 school year. After more than a year of coordination between the five public...
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5 reasons to cultivate strategic business partnerships - ...
As your business grows, so do your needs. Are you cultivating the right strategic business partnerships to help you succeed? Learn five reasons you should leverage the power of smart alliances - and how doing so can help expand your business's...
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www.insperity.com
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Hammond Institute and the Missouri Chamber Host His...
Session to focus on investment and trade opportunities between Poland and the state of Missouri. WHO: Ambassador Piotr Wilczek of Poland will be on campus at Lindenwood University in St. Charles to talk with legislators, business leaders and...
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Festival of the Little Hills
On Friday, Aug. 17 to Sunday, Aug. 19 Festival of the Little Hillsreturns to Saint Charles' Historic Main Street and Frontier Park. The festival is open from 4-10 p.m. on Friday, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday.
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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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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www.gstccc.com
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How Metropolitan Suburbs Are Blurring the Lines Between...
In his much-lauded book, The City in History: Its Origins, Its Transformations, and Its Prospects, American urbanist Lewis Mumford famously classified suburbs as, "a multitude of uniform, unidentifiable houses, lined up inflexibly, at uniform...
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blueprint.cbre.com
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PGA tournament's economic impact to be felt throughout...
As the biggest names in golf descend on Bellerive Country Club this week in hopes of securing the prestigious Wanamaker Trophy, fans from throughout the country and abroad will follow. They will all be drawn by the prestigious golf major held in...
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www.stltoday.com
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George Sheets To Serve As City of Saint Charles Fire Chief
Saint Charles, MO - Mayor Sally A. Faith has announced the appointment of George W. Sheets as the next fire chief of the City of Saint Charles Fire Department. Sheets has more than 36 years of fire and emergency medical service experience,...
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Planning committee moves closer to creating a Veterans...
Ralph Barrale's visions as far as honoring veterans have tended to become realities. His latest project may as well - with a little help from his friends. Barrale's track record is good. He took a leadership role in renaming what was largely an...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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MoDOT director: 10-cent gas tax increase would 'reset...
Proposition D, which will appear on the Nov. 6 general election ballot, proposes increasing Missouri's fuel tax four times by 2.5 cents annually beginning on July 1, 2019. The current tax rate is 17 cents per gallon - the second-lowest in the nation.
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www.bizjournals.com
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Blue way canoe route gets dual approval
St. Charles County and St. Peters have formally agreed to develop a "blue way" canoe route connecting a new county park along the Mississippi River at the mouth of Dardenne Creek with St. Peters' 370 Lakeside Park. The St. Peters Board of...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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3 Public Speaking Tips Inspired by Stand-Up Comedy
Executive Summary Speaking in front of an audience is stressful for many people. If you dread having to talk in front of a group, take these three lessons from stand-up comedians. First, it's OK to "die." Death is a frequent metaphor for...
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hbr.org
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Advocating for local businesses
Since 1939, the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce has worked to create a strong local economy by actively promoting local businesses not just through networking options, but also through advocacy and education of business-related...
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midriversnewsmagazine.com
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce - Statement on Prop A
Most states have already passed worker freedom laws. In addition to empowering individual workers in regards to union membership, these laws are important for competitiveness and economic development. In the lead up to today's vote, the Missouri...
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contentsharing.net
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Traffic Changes Coming to Route 61 in St. Charles County
New Route P Ramp to Northbound Route 61 to Open
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www.modot.org
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OPO Startups Members Have Raised $10M and Created a...
Estimated reading time: 4 minute(s) OPO is a co-working center for digital Startups located in the "Old Post Office" building on Main Street St. Charles. The 10,000 square foot facility provides regional startups with affordable workspace and...
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eqstl.com
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Morning Brew - August 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 September 2018
Previously known as our General Membership Meeting, this luncheon is our format for connecting you with business & community leaders. Program: Lunch with a Board Member This luncheon is sponsored by First State Bank
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Sip and Savor - Thursday, September 6, 2018
Limited number of tickets to attend the event On Sale now at FoodFest370.com
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Biz Brew - September 2018 - Firebird Grill
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...
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Santa Dash - Saturday, December 1, 2018
Registration open - Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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www.gstccc.com
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Volunteer Opportunities Available
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Donate just 90 minutes of your time & talent to score a deeply discounted ticket (just $10) and you can partake in this fun event!
Many simple tasks to choose from! Volunteer T-shirt provided at check-in.
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Looking for a
Course Map Sponsor
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- Logo on large banner with map of course, restrooms & shopping specials
- Logo on event banner
- Logo on the event web page
- Logo on the back of all shirts
- 2 Free Run Registrations
Call 636-946-0633 for more info!!
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August Lunch With Leaders
Sponsored by Radwell International
Topic: St. Peters Update
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August Biz Brew - Tru by Hilton
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Tru by Hilton Hotel - 8/8/18
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Ben Kinseth, Director of Operations cut the ribbon on the new Tru by Hilton Hotel on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Tru by Hilton is located at 333 Camelback Road in St. Charles.
Helping Ben cut the ribbon was City of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith. Also on hand was General Manager Lori Lammers, staff with Tru by Hilton, hotel guests and board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.
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Whimzy Collection - 08/09/18
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Owner Shyam Basnet, cut the ribbon on his new business, Whimzy Collection on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Whimzy Collection is located at 300 North Main Street in Historic St. Charles.
Helping Shyam cut the ribbon was City of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith. Also on hand were friends, co-workers and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.
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Recruit a new member & get a gift card or Chamber credit.
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Thank you to Dr. Elizabeth Crumbaugh, Live Well Chiropractic, for helping to recruit two new members!!
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Thank you to Frank Wetter, Moore Oil Company, for recruiting a new Chamber member!!
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El-Mel
Eric, Andrea, Kari, John R. and John K. said that it's time to get ready for Fall Planting season; so stop by El-Mel Inc. and pick up your grass seed and fertilizer. Chainsaws, blowers and chippers...
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