Jaice Reichard (Troop 573) achieved First Class rank and earned 14 merit badges over the past year. Jaice joined Scouting in 2023. CJ Ladd (Troop 403) is a Life Scout who earned 17 merit badges in the past year. CJ began in the Cub Scouts in 2016 and transferred to Troop 403 in 2021. Both Jaice and CJ were awarded Scout of the Year — an honor that, while not planned, is certainly well-deserved! They have both shown exceptional dedication to Scouting and have made incredible progress over the last year.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has been serving youth since 1910, helping them develop leadership, character, and life skills. We serve young people of all backgrounds, ages 5 to 21, through a variety of programs that promote outdoor adventure, community service, and personal growth. With over a century of experience, BSA has positively impacted millions of youth by instilling values like teamwork, respect, and responsibility. Our programs strengthen communities by encouraging young people to become
City of Farmington to Close a Portion of Columbia Street for Tree Removal Farmington, Missouri (December 3, 2024) – The City of Farmington plans to close a portion of West Columbia Street on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 9:00AM to remove a dead tree. There will be detour signs in the area to provide alternate routes during the project. The road is expected to re-open at approximately 3:00PM the same day. Work will continue along the roadside on December 11th and 12th. Columbia Street will be open during
Arch Grants Awards $75,000 to Bold Spoon Creamery Arch Grants Announces 2024 Cohort, Providing $1.7 Million to 20 Startup Companies ST. LOUIS, MO - Arch Grants has awarded Bold Spoon Creamery and 19 other startups with a total of $1.7 million in non-dilutive grants as it introduces its 2024 Cohort. Each year, Arch Grants welcomes innovative, scalable, and job-creating startups from around the world to participate in the nonprofit’s annual Startup Competition for a chance to be awarded up to $100,000 in
As we heard at our most recent Business & Community luncheon, the Farmington Police Department is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with the business community. Keeping the business’s current contact information up to date is essential for officers to provide the best possible service. Additionally, a Letter of Enforcement can help resolve issues such as nuisances, ordinance violations, or criminal incidents on a business owner's property more efficiently. This letter authorizes law enforcement
This October, in honor of Women's Small Business Month, it's essential to acknowledge the cutting-edge tools that enable women entrepreneurs to optimize their workflows and fuel growth. Adobe Acrobat provides a robust set of features aimed at boosting efficiency, simplifying document management, enhancing team collaboration, and streamlining crucial business processes. For women entrepreneurs eager to save time and concentrate on expanding their businesses, these solutions can be transformative in the
Opening a franchise can be an exciting opportunity, but like any business venture, it comes with its own set of pros and cons. Before embarking on this path, it's important to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of franchising. The Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce offers the following points for your consideration.Pros:Lower Risk than From-Scratch Business One of the key advantages of opening a franchise is that the inherent risk is lower than starting a business from scratch.