It was a day full of awards at the Mannie Jackson Center. The Madison County Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department brought together the CTE award winners, along with their guests, to honor theme at the award luncheon. One of the awards presented was the “2023 CTE Business Supporter of the Year” Award. The award was given to Dawn Mushill, Executive Director of the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. The nomination was made by Triad High School
Check out our Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce members – in lights! If you are driving 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. Or, if you are traveling over the Martin Luther King Bridge, you can spot the billboard as you exit the ramp. “We are always looking
Do you have an entrepreneurial dream but lack a traditional college degree? You can still make your dreams a reality. With the right strategies and determination, you can start a successful business without going to school. The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed, which is why we've put together this list of steps you can take to reach your goals without a four-year degree.Set Small Goals First Starting your own business is often an
If you are a small business, the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce would like to make you aware of the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act (Bill 820 ILCS 80/85), which was passed in 2020. This bill requires all employers to offer their employees either a simple IRA or 401K. Any businesses with 16-24 employees (both full and part time) must have either an independent plan or a government plan in place no later than November 1, 2022. If employers do not act on this bill, they will