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SJSD Candidates Meet in Forum

March 21, 2024 10:07 am Published by Comments Off on SJSD Candidates Meet in Forum

Candidates for the St. Joseph School District Board of Directors met Thursday morning in a forum with St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce members. The event, which was presented by FSB, was broadcast live on KFEQ Radio and livestreamed on St.…


Hawn Receives Lt. Governor’s Women of Achievement Award

March 4, 2024 10:56 am Published by Comments Off on Hawn Receives Lt. Governor’s Women of Achievement Award

(St. Joseph, MO) — Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the 2024 Women of Achievement Award winners and Natalie Hawn, President and CEO of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, was one of 10 women selected from more than 500…


US Bank Presents Check to Workforce Development Alliance

January 25, 2024 11:05 am Published by Comments Off on US Bank Presents Check to Workforce Development Alliance

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce-led Workforce Development Alliance today today received a $10,000 grant in a check presentation from the U.S. Bank Foundation. The grant will be used to support the Alliance’s mission: to support, enhance and implement initiatives…


Murphy’s Smokin Meats Opens Restaurant

January 18, 2024 5:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Murphy’s Smokin Meats Opens Restaurant

Murphy’s Smokin Meats celebrated the opening of its restaurant on Thursday. The business, which has long provided catering and operated a food truck, now has a restaurant that is open Friday through Sunday. It’s located at 1930 Commercial St., near…


Small Businesses Win Big in 2023 Shop St. Joseph

December 21, 2023 5:25 pm Published by Comments Off on Small Businesses Win Big in 2023 Shop St. Joseph

For the first time in its 17-year history, the Shop St. Joseph program had a $2,500 prize dedicated to be given away by a small business because so often the $10,000 prize comes from a bigger business that distributes more…


Triumph Foods Creates 88 New Jobs

December 20, 2023 2:08 pm Published by Comments Off on Triumph Foods Creates 88 New Jobs

Triumph Foods, a leading processor of premium pork products worldwide, announced today that it will expand in St. Joseph, creating 88 new jobs. The company’s expansion will enable the continued growth of its workforce. “Triumph Foods is a Missouri-made, leading…


St. Joseph Named One of the Best Places to Live in Missouri

December 13, 2023 4:23 pm Published by Comments Off on St. Joseph Named One of the Best Places to Live in Missouri

St. Joseph has been named one of the best places to live in Missouri by Livability. Discussing our tight-knit community and friendly vibe, as well as our low cost of living and rich history, St. Joseph and six other communities…


Chairman’s Breakfast Provides Regional Update

December 5, 2023 2:45 pm Published by Comments Off on Chairman’s Breakfast Provides Regional Update

Tim Cowden, President and CEO of the Kansas City Area Development Council, gave Chairman’s Breakfast attendees an update on issues that affect economic development in the Kansas City area on Tuesday morning. He discussed the newly-redesigned airport, the new Tech…


2023 Shop St. Joseph Kicks Off Nov. 15 With New Prize

November 14, 2023 8:23 am Published by Comments Off on 2023 Shop St. Joseph Kicks Off Nov. 15 With New Prize

The grand prize number is:  0608606 — Winner has come forward! The Shop Small Business Bonus number is: 1722584 — Winner has come forward! Second Chance Prizes Winning Numbers Click Here! (Note, not all merchants decided to provide second chance prizes.)…


Small Business Summit Educates with Experts

November 9, 2023 10:41 am Published by Comments Off on Small Business Summit Educates with Experts

The Chamber hosted its annual Small Business Summit on Nov. 8, at Missouri Western State University. The event featured several speakers at the Cup of Joe session, as well as the overall summit that provided insight to small business owners…