(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce (SJCC) announced on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, that the St. Joseph business community is giving back to local educators this back to school season.
According to a media release from the SJCC, approximately 20 businesses came together to sponsor a Teacher Appreciation event on Wednesday, September 4th.
“When the idea was brought up to show our appreciation to teachers, members of our Board of Directors were quick to choose dates to sponsor,” SJCC President & CEO Natalie Hawn said. “It’s just a small token, but it’s a way to brighten up their day and give some revenue to some of our small businesses that have mobile coffee endeavors.”
Herzog Contracting Corporation will also be providing teachers with a wagon of coffee bar supplies for their breakrooms, including a …