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Delta Center for Independent Living launces a new program to assist local businesses.

On May 5, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce led a group of over 350 state and local chambers and national trade associations in calling on Congress to prevent a backdoor tax increase on American businesses by preserving the B-SALT deduction as an essential feature of the federal income tax system. The St. Charles Regional Chamber was one of four organizations in the State of Missouri to sign on to this letter.

St. Charles Chamber joins call to Congress to preserve vital B-SALT deduction.

Dardenne Prairie ranks among top Midwest cities for highest six-figure household incomes.

O’Fallon and St. Charles were ranked among the Midwest’s most up-and-coming small cities for financial prosperity, highlighting strong growth, opportunity, and quality of life.

Partnering with an accounting firm can bring about many benefits to a business owner, and in this week's article, we discuss a few and provide a few real-world examples at the end as well. Having this type of relationship in your business can free up more time for you to be an operator and create a baseline for a solid financial framework. Having a clean financial record of your operations can make tax time smoother and allow for an easier look at the overall health and direction in which your company is heading - Like hiring an employee for a specific role, partnering with an accounting firm can greatly aide in the financial side of a business's workings.

Partnering with an accounting firm can bring about many benefits to a business owner, and in this week's article, we discuss a few and provide a few real-world examples at the end as well. Having this type of relationship in your business can free up more time for you to be an operator and create a baseline for a solid financial framework. Having a clean financial record of your operations can make tax time smoother and allow for an easier look at the overall health and direction in which your company is heading - Like hiring an employee for a specific role, partnering with an accounting firm can greatly aide in the financial side of a business's workings.

Our 2025 finalists showcase remarkable innovation, community impact, and growth. These dynamic small businesses represent diverse sectors, demonstrating resilience, customer focus, and significant contributions to our local economy.

Viva Bene proudly celebrated the grand opening of its inaugural property on April 16, 2025 in St. Peters, Missouri. The nearly 200,000-square-foot development, boasting 161 apartments, marks a national first by intentionally integrating price-attainable housing with resort-style wellness amenities and proactive healthcare services.

Event Details

You don’t have to be a Licensed Massage Therapist to massage your baby!!

In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the composition of touch history, what makes touch appropriate, and the historical impact of nurturing touch through infant massage. This hour serves as a prelude to gaining FREE access to IAIM’s 5-week Parent Educator Program.

This presentation is hosted by The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM). Headquartered in Sweden, this organization has a presence in over 70 countries! Infant MassageUSA is the US Chapter.

About the presenter:

Kate Dulaney was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. She is a United States Navy Veteran and a Licensed Massage Therapist who has been practicing in the Healing Arts since 2017. The mission of her company, SoundMind Massage & Wellness, is to empower families in our community. Together, we accomplish this by bringing awareness to our environment and providing mindful care to our emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.

Infant MassageUSA, the U.S. chapter of the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), is well-known worldwide for its program that helps parents and babies connect better. The purpose of the IAIM is to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education, and research so that parents, caregivers, and children are loved, valued, and respected.

Next Thursday, the Paid Sick Leave portion of Prop A will go into effect. We have a blog article reviewing the details and challenges the Prop

Camp Bow Wow St. Charles is hosting the second annual Best of St. Charles County: It's a Dog's World award competition, highlighting dog-friendly businesses, events, and locations in the St. Charles area! Nominations are now open for those who want to celebrate their pup's favorite local spots!