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In this week's article, we continue on with more educational content surrounding marketing for businesses. Driving growth, creating a sense of presence, and connecting with those you do business with are all achievable through your marketing operations. This week we go into more detail on the technical side of things, and how using these indicators can help evaluate your progress and performance when implementing new marketing strategies.

The St. Charles Regional Chamber is excited to announce the newest addition to its dynamic team, Julie King, who has joined as the Membership Sales Director.

🚀 Why Marketing Makes Cents 🚀

Marketing is the secret sauce to transforming your business into a cash cow! 🐄💰

In the first part of this mini-series, we discuss some different avenues for marketing and how maintaining marketing campaigns can lead to a stronger brand presence. Next week, we'll go over more technical details and KPI's for your campaigns.

Key Points from the Blog:

- Boost Brand Awareness: Marketing helps you stand out in a crowded marketplace.
- Guide Prospective Clients: Effective strategies lead potential customers right to your door.
- Increase Revenue: Smart marketing investments can significantly impact your bottom line.


For Business Owners:

Create a Budget: Allocate funds wisely to maximize marketing ROI.
Stay Consistent: Regular marketing efforts keep your brand top-of-mind.
Measure Success: Track your campaigns to see what's working and adjust as needed.

For Aspiring Entrepreneurs:

Start Small: Even a modest marketing budget can yield big results.
Learn & Adapt: Stay informed about the latest trends and techniques.
Network: Connect with other professionals to share insights and strategies.

The experience is designed for high school students with disabilities interested in manufacturing and will be held at the Lewis & Clark Career Center, 2400 Zumbehl Rd, St. Charles, MO 63301.

Starting a Business? Valuations can be key to understanding your financial position.

Understanding your company’s worth is possible.

Whether it’s preparing for retirement, transferring ownership, or attracting funding, business valuation is key to making informed decisions. From Net Asset Value to Discounted Cash Flow, we’ve outlined five essential methods for business owners — and when they're applicable.

More info? Here's the link!
👉 The 5 Best Methods of Business Valuation & When to Use Them


#BusinessValuation #Entrepreneurship #FinancialSuccess #BusinessGrowth

Public invited to see new wellness-centric community with resort-style amenities, attainably priced apartments and services to help older adults more proactively manage their health

Taxes can be a minefield for any business.

Self-employed?

Even worse.

Good news—we can learn from the mistakes of other people. For free!
(You still have to read the article, though…)

From less-than-pristine bookkeeping records to missed quarterly payments, underestimated income, and skipped deductions, simple slip-ups can cost you big.

We’ve got a new article breaking down the top 5 tax mistakes lurking in the shadows for self-employed go-getters—and how to avoid them.

Missouri’s Earned Paid Sick Time (EPST) law, set to start May 1, 2025, is in jeopardy.

Passed by voters in November 2024, it promised paid sick leave for workers—but legislative and legal challenges might stop it in its tracks.

Here’s a quick rundown:
• Voters passed EPST in November
• Missouri House passed a bill to repeal EPST
• Missouri Senate to convene on it soon
• State Supreme Court considering a lawsuit against it
• Employers and workers are in limbo, awaiting final decisions

Key points of EPST (if implemented):
• 1 hour of paid sick time per 30 hours worked
• Usage caps of 40-56 hours annually, depending on company size
• 80-hour carryover limit

The St. Charles Regional Chamber is thrilled to announce Anna Alt as the 2025 Influencer of the Year! After a fiercely competitive contest, Anna emerged victorious, accumulating the highest number of points and earning the prestigious title.

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County (BGCSTC) will experience a leadership transition in 2025 as our Chief Executive Officer, Karen Englert, has accepted a new role with Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Government Relations team. While we are incredibly proud to see Karen expand her impact on a national scale, she will be greatly missed by our staff, Club members, and the entire BGCSTC community. In her role with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Karen will help secure federal and state funding for Clubs across the Midwest, ensuring continued support for critical youth programs.

Tight on cash and considering an MCA loan?

✅ Fast funding
🚫 Sky-high costs
🚫 "Loan fees" 80% to 300%
🚫 Daily repayments
🚫 Strangled business
🚫 Endless debt


You deserve better.


Explore smarter funding alternatives:

✔ Business lines of credit
✔ SBA & traditional bank loans
✔ Invoice financing
✔ Equipment financing & vendor payment plans


Read this 👉 http://volpeconsulting-accounting.com/blog/mca-loan

A contingent of over 20 business and community leaders went to Jefferson City for St. Charles County Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. This pivotal visit provided a unique opportunity to directly engage with state lawmakers and advocate for critical issues impacting the region. The delegation’s agenda included a private meeting with Governor Kehoe, where they addressed key concerns such as the need for additional state funding for the Center for Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement (CASTLE), a regional law enforcement training center being jointly developed by O'Fallon and St. Charles. Other pressing topics discussed with the Governor included workforce development, the challenges of attainable housing, and the importance of the childcare tax credit.