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Check out our updated Business Resources page!

1/29/2020

 
Did you know we have a page on our website dedicated to help you with your business?  The Business Resources page (on the top menu, under "Membership") has links to helpful blog posts from the Small Business Administration and SCORE, as well as separate links to their libraries. 

You can also find links to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry website, plus their media page, and latest issue of Missouri Business Magazine.

Information on the Better Business Bureau accreditation process and Torch Awards are also available on the page.  There is also a link to information about renting the Chamber's Board room, which is a great benefit to our members!

Is there something else you would find helpful on the resources page?  Let us know so we can add it!
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Young Professionals Video Series

1/28/2020

 
Have you been keeping up with the promotional videos featuring Washington?  Catch up with them on the Chamber's Facebook Page, the community website, www.washmo.org, or the Chamber's YouTube Channel, and then set an alarm to catch the final two premieres on Facebook February 2nd and 9th!  

For those of us that live in this community, we know how great we have it and how often we find ourselves bragging to friends and family that aren't here about what they are missing out on. It’s a great thing, to be proud of your town, and we wanted find a way to properly share our community with the outside world. That’s why the Young Professionals, with support from local sponsors, created this video series to market Washington to the larger region. 

About the Videos
On Sunday, January 19, the first video was released on the Chamber's Facebook Page.  It's an overview, showcasing everything that makes Washington a great place for Young Professionals to start or expand their careers.  The video was originally debuted on the jumbotron during the 2019 Washington  Town & Country Fair, and shown at the Chamber's Annual Business Breakfast meeting on January 9.  The second video, featuring Business/Industry and Economic Development in Washington, was released on Sunday, January 26.    Upcoming videos focus on Education (Feb. 2nd) and Housing (Feb. 9th).

The video series is a joint project from the City of Washington and the Chamber, led by the Young Ambassadors, a group established specifically to complete this project and promote the area to Young Professionals throughout the region.

Special Thanks to Show Media for producing the videos.  Chamber members specializing in video production were given the opportunity to bid on the project, and Show Media submitted the winning bid.  The business also provided a unique perspective, as it was created by three young entrepreneurs, including one that lives in Washington.
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An extra special thank you goes to the following businesses that sponsored the video series - Bank of Franklin County, Bank of Washington, Citizens Bank, and First State Community Bank.​
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NEW - Education Series Launched!

1/27/2020

 
We're excited to announce our Education Series for 2020, with topics based on our member survey results!  The topics will be presented in partnership with SCORE.

All sessions will be held in the lower level of the Chamber, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.. Cost is $20/person for each event and will include lunch.  Learn more about the topics offered and get links to register online here. 

SCORE is the largest non-profit national business organization in the country offering FREE counseling/mentoring to small businesses and start-ups. There are 10,000 SCORE volunteers of retired business men and women who bring experience and knowledge to help biz owners and start-ups be successful For more information about SCORE go to www.stlouis.score.org.

The first event of the series was held Tuesday, January 28 with 25 people in attendance.  We received great feedback and look forward to future events!  In future events, we will include some time for introductions of the attendees and Chamber staff, so everyone can be more familiar with each other.
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In Celebration of Houseplant Appreciation Day!

1/10/2020

 
We reached out to members for their recommendations on plants for the home or office.  Thanks to Sandi at Hillermann Nursey & Florist for providing the following information!
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Cyclamen
This is a beautiful tubular flower in shades of pink, red and white mainly.  The flowers bloom upside down sometime resembling butterflies.  This is a cool weather plant and will bloom for months in the house.

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Orchids
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These are beautiful, delicate flowers that come in array of colors, shapes, and sizes. There are many species of orchids, and will also bloom for months in the home.  They make beautiful accents on end tables, in baths or windowsills.  Easy to care for too.

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Succulents
These are all the craze today.  They come in many sizes, styles and colors.  They love bright like, dry soils and will grow great as a grouping together.  They offer awesome texture and variety.

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The Chamber brings businesses together to provide leadership in supporting services and programs that enhance the economic and educational opportunities to improve the quality of life for all.
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