March 3, 2023 ~ Chamber, Local & Regional Business News

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Sutton, Jannings Assume New Leadership Roles at Boone Center, Inc.

Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)-a nonprofit that improves the lives of adults with disabilities through employment opportunities-announced new leadership changes, including two internal promotions that took effect February 6. Jeremy Sutton, who was curriculum manager at the BCI Skills Center, has b...

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Professional video content to use on your website, email, social media, and other places! March 9th at EDC.

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How to Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy | Entrepreneur

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Bankruptcy can provide financial relief, but the downside is that it can negatively impact credit. While bankruptcy will remain on a credit report for as long as 10 years, the impact will lessen with time.

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Human leader vs. traditional boss: What's the difference?

Whether you're a seasoned manager, recently promoted into a leadership role or you are responsible for an entire team of leaders, everyone should be asking the same question: How can I (or we) exercise more effective, influential and empowering leadership? The answer tends to lie in management style: Is your approach to leadership geared for the "traditional" boss?

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To Overcome Resistance to DEI, Understand What's Driving It

Employees often resist DEI initiatives, which of course hinders their effectiveness. The authors - experts in the resistance to social-change efforts - write that the key to overcoming resistance to any effort is figuring out why people are resisting.

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Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract program

The federal government's goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year.

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The unseen forces that can cause your great new idea to crash and burn

How do you get people to embrace a new idea? Most marketers, innovators, executives, activists or anyone else in the business of creating change, operate on a deep assumption. It's a view of the world so deeply ingrained in our thinking that we rarely see its influence or question its value.

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SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL ALLIANCE MARKS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Growing list of national members and local allies support small business going digital WASHINGTON - Today, the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA), a co-sponsorship between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Business Forward, Inc., celebrates its one-year anniversary. The SBDA provides a comprehensive suite of free digital resources, virtual trainings, and expanded opportunities to ...

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It's one thing to make it to the top, but to stay there year after year, means something special! Congratulations to Cruise Planners for being named in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2023 Hall of Fame Franchises for being on the list for 22 years! Bravo! #cruiseplanners #cruisitude @Robin Brengle / John Brengle

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You're invited to promote your business through the Local St. Charles podcast. Done in conjunction with Ken Tucker and ChangeScape web, members of the St. Charles Regional Chamber have the opportunity to share their successes, their stories, and their challenges. Podcasts are published on Apple, Spotify, through the Chamber's facebook page, in this very e-newsletter and through the Local St. Charles (news section) on the Chamber's website.


The format is a video Livestream through StreamYard and then turned into a podcast. You'll need to submit interview questions, a bio sheet and headshot to complete the booking process.


Click here to start the process and submit your name for a guest appearance.

9 leadership strategies to help employees reach their goals

Here's an uncomfortable truth: Many times, the goals we set for ourselves and others are not reached. As a workplace leader, you may play an important role in setting goals for employees. But why are goals so often challenging to stick with?

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You Don't Have to Be CEO to Be a Visionary Leader

Creating a unifying vision for an organization is a fundamental skill for leaders. A simple, bold, inspirational vision can feel almost magical: it brings people throughout the company together around a common goal and provides a focal point for developing strategies to achieve a better future.

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Tips on How To Write Marketing Emails - Google for Small Business

If your subject line did its job, your reader will have clicked into your email - congratulations! Now, the next step is to make the body of your email as valuable and compelling as possible. Here are some key things to consider as you look to create useful, timely, interesting email content.

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Applications for jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell for third straight week. That's good news for American workers, but potentially bad news in the fight against inflation by the Federal Reserve, which has been ratcheting up its benchmark interest rate for a year in an effort to cool the economy, loosen the labor market and tame inflation.

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4 Ways M&A Can Transform Your Company | Entrepreneur

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Not all mergers and acquisitions (M&A) end well. In fact, 70-90% fail, primarily because of an inability to identify appropriate fits for acquisition or the best ways to integrate them.

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A look at CITY's mission to be a "good neighbor" to the St. Louis region-and the planet

St. Louis CITY SC wants to be a good neighbor. The club's goal is to be "of the city, for the city," and the work they are doing to fulfill that commitment can be seen throughout the CITYPARK campus.

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What I Do: Timothy Nordmann, owner of Mr. Meowski's bakery​

The story of Mr. Meowski's bakery is a story of one man's determination to produce the perfect loaf. Owner Timothy Nordmann began baking sourdough bread in his home kitchen around 2014 as a hobby following a return to school and the decision to make a mid-life career change.

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Interchange improvements at Route 94, Route 364, & Muegge Road

ST. CHARLES COUNTY - Drivers traveling eastbound on Route 94 from Muegge Road to Zumbehl Road/Friedens Road should be aware of shifted and narrowed lanes starting Monday, March 7, weather permitting. Crews will install barrier wall and temporary...

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Upcoming Events

March 8, 2023 Biz Brew - Hatchet Haus

Hatchet Haus will offer axe throwing at a discounted rate of $20 per person/hour. There is no charge to attend this networking opportunity. This is a benefit of your Chamber Membership!

Drinks and appetizers, offered at happy hour pricing, are at your expense. 


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Lunch with Leaders March 2023

This meeting is Sponsored by: Dan Borgmeyer for Mayor Speaker: St. Charles County Executive, Steve Ehlmann Topic: St. Charles State of the County address

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Member Visits

Marble Tech


Och – Kelly Stoutenborough and her husband Aric Stoutenborough were on a much deserved vacation when we recently stopped by. However, there was no mistaking that business is booming! Marble Tech Industries is located at 4548 S. St. Peters Pkwy in St. Peters and is a small family owned business which will soon be celebrating 30 years in business. MarbleTech is a local manufacturer of cultured marble and can help you with design ideas, special needs, roll in bathroom showers, countertops, surrounds and enclosures plus much more. If you’re getting ready to do some home improvement projects, make sure to visit Marble Tech Industries and see how they can help you create the room of your dreams. Call them at 314-616-2052.

Basye’s Flooring Inc


2023 marks the 30th anniversary of @Basye Flooring and owner Tom Gould is excited for what the future holds! Basye’s Flooring Inc has a large showroom located at 40911 North St. Peters Parkway in St. Peters. Many homeowners are changing their flooring to LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) – planks of their floor to simulate the look of real hardwood floors, but offer more durability, affordability and style. Surprisingly, there are also still quite a few customers who are looking to carpet their homes; and guess what?? Basye’s Flooring and a large selection of everything the homeowner might want to choose from – LVT, Carpeting, Hardwood and ceramic tile, along with backsplash and wall tile. For more information on Basye’s Flooring Inc. give Tom a call at 636-939-3666.

February Morning Brew - St. Charles County Historical Society

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