So you have never heard of Healthcare Kindness Day? Well, that is because the Chamber made it up. Yes, the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce just made it up – and for a very good reason. “Our healthcare workers were working hard every single day but in March of 2020, they were asked to not only work harder but put themselves at risk of COVID,” said Dawn Mushill, Executive Director. “Every one of them has had a very trying ten months and they are still dealing with so much – so we
Are you interested in learning more about our local businesses? Then you need to tune in to “Drinking w/Dawn … and an Expert!” where Dawn is drinking (a tea from McDonald’s in Troy) and interviewing local businesses and their staff. “In March, 2020, the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce realized that the pandemic was going to reduce the opportunity for businesses to network and promote themselves so we created an avenue for our members to promote their business” said Dawn Mushill,
Downpayment Plus® Program at FCB Banks The Downpayment Plus® Program is back! Qualified buyers could receive up to $6,000 when purchasing a home. The Downpayment Plus is an annual grant program and funds are available until the grant is depleted, so act now. For more information, call FCB Banks – Maryville at 346-9090 or FCB Banks – Troy at 667-9090 and ask for one of our Loan Officers. FCB Banks has 16 locations throughout the metro-east and is committed to helping our neighbors and communities grow
If you are coming from St. Louis, driving across the Poplar Street Bridge, you might notice some familiar looking businesses on the highway billboard. The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce’s billboard is located right before the 55/64 split, on the right. “We are always looking for advertising avenues for our Chamber members and the billboard is so affordable that any of our members can afford it” said Dawn Mushill, Executive Director, Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine
SPRING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce If you are a college student seeking an internship or maybe you know a college student who is seeking a fall internship, you might want to mention the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce internship opportunity. The Chamber has hosted over 220 college interns in the last 20 years! So many have used their experience at the Chamber to move on to wonderful careers. College students are encouraged to apply
How would you like to meet your possible new employer – virtually? The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce has arranged that opportunity just for you. On January 26 (9-10:30 a.m.) and January 27 (1-2:30 p.m.), the Chamber will host a Virtual Job Fair. This event will feature four employers in each session who will talk about their job openings and offer links to apply for their open positions. “The job market is tough but when you add a pandemic, it is almost impossible to find good
Are you looking for a different way to promote your business? Have you considered a digital highway billboard? The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce has announced an affordable billboard program exclusively for their Chamber members. “More than 80% of our Chamber members have less than 10 employees and are on tight marketing budgets” said Dawn Mushill, Executive Director, Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. “We are always looking for inexpensive ways for all of our
Do you know a high school senior who will be heading off the college next year? Then you know parents who are scrambling to figure out how to pay for that college experience. The Chamber Foundation was created to award seniors scholarships that will help them pursue their dreams. Our fundraiser for that event is set for Friday, October 2, at Oak Brook Golf Course and begins at 8:00 a.m. Teams of four will play 18 holes of golf, play a couple of side games, enjoy a light breakfast and a luncheon and
What happens when you gather an expert, Dawn Mushill and a team from Troy McDonald’s? Well, you get fifteen minutes of knowledge, fun and well, tea! In March, the Chamber was forced to cancel all of their in-person events, including networking. The events were opportunities for the attendees to hear speakers – so now how was that going to happen? “We were a membership organization that could not gather together in person, so we decided to bring the experts to everyone” said Dawn Mushill, Executive
Do you know a job description that includes dancing with Elvis, riding on a Circus elephant, throwing out the first pitch at a minor league game, singing with a big band, climbing a cell tower, holding an alligator, dressing up as Santa, serving as a guest checker at a local grocery store, changing your organization’s name four times, building I DOOD IT booths, giving the high school commencement speech, singing the National Anthem at a race, riding on the back of a convertible in the homecoming parade