Business memo 4/30/07

Ameren recognized as 'tree line USA' utility

For the eighth straight year, the National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized St. Louis-based Ameren as a "tree line USA" utility, a designation bestowed annually to utilities across the nation that demonstrate practices that protect and enhance America's urban forests. Sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters, the program honors utilities that have a strong record of quality tree care, annual worker training and tree planting and public education. The National Arbor Day Foundation is a not-for-profit environmental and education organization of nearly 1 million members. For more information, visit www.arborday.org.

Hazardous materials workshop in St. Louis

A two-day hazardous materials transportation certification workshop will be May 7 and 9 at the Crowne Plaza St. Louis Clayton Hotel, 7750 Carondelet Ave. Lion Technology, the nation's leader in regulatory compliance training, is hosting the workshop.

Government compliance course offered in Jackson

The Southeast Missouri Human Resource Association and the local University of Missouri Extension are offering a course on government compliance for small business a 9 a.m. Monday at 684 West Jackson Trail in Jackson. To register, call 243-3581.

-- From staff reports