In St. Charles County, we're all about that "never give up" attitude. It’s what brings us together. The people that make up the fabric of our business community have a reputation for converting grit into economic greatness. Here, dynamic growth isn’t a goal; it’s a given. Throughout the year we will be sharing stories on our website and social channels about businesses and individuals in St. Charles County that are “All In” to shine a light on this incredible community.
At The EDC, we’re dedicated to turning aspirational visions into new realities. Every day, we hear a new success story, and we expect you will add yours. Join a community that thrives on determination and mutual support. Together, we can achieve greatness. Let's recognize and celebrate the businesses and individuals who make St. Charles County a place of dynamic growth and resilience.
We are #AllInStCharlesCounty. We are the visionaries, leaders, and innovators galvanizing growth in our community.
If you're All In for St. Charles County, we want to hear your story! Tell us why by emailing Stacey Ross at sross@edcscc.com or by sharing your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #AllInStCharlesCounty.
St. Charles County Economic Development Awards Honoree: Confluence Tech Hub
The Confluence Tech Hub is charting a bold course for innovation in St. Charles County, driven by a clear mission: to make the region a premier destination for tech entrepreneurship — with a strong focus on the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
Launched through a groundbreaking partnership between Lindenwood University, St. Charles
St. Charles County Economic Development Awards Honoree: St. Charles County Transportation Sales Tax
In St. Charles County, our long-standing commitment to infrastructure has laid the groundwork for one of the fastest-growing economies in Missouri. Thanks to decades of proactive investment in road maintenance and transportation improvements, we’ve not only kept pace with growth—we’ve helped drive it.
This year marks the 40th anniversary
Entrepreneur Mark Hollander Reflects on Living and Working in St. Charles County
In St. Charles County, community and business are deeply intertwined, creating a rich tapestry of collaboration and growth. The "All In St. Charles County" initiative highlights the stories of individuals and organizations that embody this spirit. In this edition, we are excited to feature Mark Hollander, a fifth-generation St. Charles City resident, who
Transformative Investment in STEM Education
Randy Schilling speaks at the St. Charles County STEM Awards Breakfast
St. Charles County takes a significant stride in advancing STEM education with a groundbreaking commitment from local entrepreneur and STEM advocate Randy Schilling and his wife Sibby. By pledging $100,000 over the next decade to the Randy Schilling STEM Educators Grant program, the
Mercy Healthcare to Build State-of-the-Art Hospital in Wentzville
Mercy Healthcare is embarking on a groundbreaking $650 million project to construct a state-of-the-art hospital in Wentzville to accommodate ongoing growth in St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties. This 75-bed facility, which will be located near Interstate 64 and Interstate 70, aims to serve over 520,000 residents in the region pending approval this
Welcome to St. Charles County, Blue Bell Creameries
Welcome to St. Charles County, Blue Bell Creameries! The Texas-based ice cream favorite recently opened a 16,000 SF distribution center in St. Peters that will supply stores throughout the St. Louis metro, along with parts of Central Missouri and Southern Illinois. As no products are produced on-site, the location includes a cold storage space that houses
St. Charles County Sets Development Record for Third Straight Year
For the third consecutive year, St. Charles County has set a new record for major development projects of 20,000 SF or higher.
In 2023, the County saw 7.2 million SF of major developments that opened or were in some stage of construction, a 12% increase over the previous record of 6.4 million SF set in 2022 and a 40% increase over 4.8 million SF, which
Made in St. Charles County: MotorTrend's Truck of the Year
General Motors had a big year in St. Charles County! The automotive giant completed a $1.5 billion investment in its Wentzville facility, the largest private investment in Missouri history. It then closed out the year with an exciting announcement from MotorTrend—the 2024 Truck of the Year (announced in late 2023) is the Chevy Colorado, made at GM
Patriot Machine Flourishes in St. Charles County for Over Three Decades
An increasing number of manufacturers are choosing to grow in St. Charles County, thanks to a blend of competitive operational expenses, logistical perks, and supportive local governments. Founded in 1992, Patriot Machine has been growing in St. Charles County for over three decades and is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components and
St. Charles County Apprenticeship Program Builds Workforce Pipeline
In today’s tight labor market, the demand for talent is at an all-time high. Manufacturing and skilled trades roles have been especially hard to fill, leaving many employers scrambling to fill customer orders, often in critical areas such as healthcare, telecommunications, and aerospace. Proactively building a pipeline to fill these critical
Medline Celebrates New $75 Million Distribution Center in St. Peters
Medline today celebrated the opening of its 800,000-square-foot LEED-certified distribution center in St. Peters, Missouri. Governor Michael L. Parson joined leaders from St. Charles County and the City of St. Peters, as well as Medline team members during a ribbon-cutting event at the distribution center located at 5000 Premier Parkway. Representatives
EDC Small Business Incubator Celebrates 30 Years of Success in St. Charles County
In 1993, the Economic Development Council (EDC) of St. Charles County opened a 30,000 SF small business incubator to provide an affordable location for businesses to start and grow. Demand for space was so great that just two years later, the facility doubled in size to 60,000 SF.
Since that time, the incubator has played an integral role in the regional
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