Have you ever wondered if your business is doing all it can to utilize computers and technology to its fullest potential? Technology changes that affect the way business is performed is changing constantly, and the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with our local technology experts to offer Chamber members an opportunity to learn how technology can help their business operate more effectively and efficiently. This panel will be available to discuss a wide variety of topics including: web site design & ecommerce options; wired & wireless networking; Voice Over IP (VOIP) benefits and pitfalls; connecting home offices to your office network; and computer sales, service and maintenance. This event is being organized by our Chamber’s
- Jan 07,
Provided by the Butler County Health Department Disaster Kits in a Bucket Emergency management organizations encourage citizens to keep disaster supplies, emergency food and water on hand in case of flood, power outage, tornado or earthquake. All of the following items will fit into a five-gallon bucket. The items are: 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 camp stove, 2 cans of Sterno, 1 mess kit, 4 boxes of water proof matches, 6 books of regular matches, 12 paper plates, 6 each plastic forks, knives and spoons, 12 disposable drinking cups, 1 flashlight, 2 AD batteries, 2 emergency solar blankets, 12 hand/foot warmers, 6 heavy duty plastic bags, 12 hand sanitizer packets, 2 light sticks, 1 roll of duct tape, 1
Jan 03,Still looking for a great way to bring in the New Year? The music of Elton John, The Doobie Brothers, The Eagles, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, Christopher Cross and a number of other artists will be performed by Toni Becker, Pat Hunt (from Houston, Tx), Tim Hicks, Becca Hunt and Brian Becker. The cover charge of $20 will include party favors and bubbly at the midnight hour. Come early for dinner and bring the new year in with a tasty meal. This is going to be the best music in Poplar Bluff, so make your way to the New Years Eve Party at the Wine Rack!
Dec 30,Provided by the Butler County Health Department Develop a Family Disaster Plan for a Winter Storm Missouri families are encouraged to have a Family Disaster Plan. Since hundreds of thousands of citizens experienced power outages due to five ice storms in the past two years, it is important to develop a winter storm-specific family disaster plan. The understanding and being able to respond to Winter Watch, Winter Warning, and Wind Chill is important. A Winter Storm Watch indicates that severe winter weather may affect your area. A Winter Storm Warning indicates severe winter weather is in the area or expected immediately. Wind Chill is a calculation of how cold it feels when the effects of wind speed and temperature are
Dec 30,This is the final post of a 7-part series on Advent by Toni and Brian Becker. Opening Prayer and Lighting of Candles [light the four candles] God of wonders, we worship You. We know that You are here with us as we focus our hearts and minds on the miracle of Christ's birth. What a wondrous season this is when its true meaning is celebrated! Thank You for Your amazing love for us. We surrender our hearts here in worship. You alone deserve our praise. Songs of Worship Silent Night O Come All Ye Faithful
Dec 24,