July 2, 2020 9:15 amPublished by krasmussenComments Off on Chamber Partners on Diversity Programs
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry to present a four-part webinar series on diversity and inclusion. The Chamber is also a sponsor of an upcoming live event in St. Joseph…
June 18, 2020 1:15 pmPublished by krasmussenComments Off on Chamber Receives Top Rating
The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. The 5-Star status is the highest level a Chamber can…
June 2, 2020 10:54 amPublished by krasmussenComments Off on County & City Offer Funds for Business
Both Buchanan County and the City of St. Joseph have made available business relief programs to assist and support local business in our community. The funds represent federal relief funds and have certain restrictions. The following is a summary of these…
May 29, 2020 3:00 pmPublished by krasmussenComments Off on Virtual Public Affairs Coffee
Did you miss the Public Affairs Coffee today? Hear from St. Joseph School District board candidates in this recording: https://youtu.be/eRDvIfpumuA Public Affairs Coffees are quarterly events that feature issues involving social, economic, governmental, legislative and corporate activities that are of concern to Chamber…
May 20, 2020 2:42 pmPublished by krasmussenComments Off on O’Neal Steel Announces St. Joseph Facility
O’Neal Steel announced today the expansion of its footprint with the opening of a new metal distribution center in St. Joseph, MO. The new facility, which will begin operations on June 1, 2020, is comprised of 64,000 square feet of…
April 30, 2020 6:27 pmPublished by krasmussenComments Off on City to Re-Open for Business
The City has issued an amendment that allows most businesses to reopen following federal, state and City guidelines beginning Monday, May 4. Businesses may now open provided they can practice required social distancing of at least six feet and abide…
April 21, 2020 3:25 pmPublished by krasmussenComments Off on Manicures to Masks
When the original Emergency Shelter in Place order required Kevin’s Nails at the North Shoppes to close, Owner/Operator Jenny Bui got creative and changed her business model to keep the nail technicians working. “Several of the technicians know how to…
April 17, 2020 7:21 pmPublished by krasmussenComments Off on Fighting Food Shortages During COVID-19
As nationwide headlines warn that COVID-19 is closing meat processing plants, one of St. Joseph’s largest employers is working hard to stay open. The coronavirus has reduced meat production by as much as 25 percent across the country. Will this…
April 3, 2020 10:29 amPublished by krasmussenComments Off on New Couch & Click Page Launched
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s Couch and Click webpage is now redesigned to help more small businesses in a more effective way thanks to the desire of one small business wanting to help others. St. Joseph web design agency…
April 2, 2020 12:17 pmPublished by krasmussenComments Off on Application Info for COVID-19 Loans
There are multiple loan programs from the federal government to help small businesses and the information about them is changing rapidly. The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is your resource for information. Be aware of application dates and have your…