Community Initiative - City of O'Fallon Sports Tourism Attraction & Development Efforts
The City of O’Fallon is making strategic investments to strengthen its position in the growing sports tourism industry. A $4.1 million investment in synthetic turf at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex is expected to significantly expand tournament and event opportunities, with the complex projected to generate between $20 million and $40 million in annual economic impact when fully operational.
O’Fallon is also home to the upcoming Playfield Commons development, a 23-acre destination featuring a 160,000-square-foot sports and entertainment complex designed to accommodate 11 different sports, along with local restaurants, outdoor gathering spaces, and adjacent hotels. In addition, a major expansion at Missouri Rush Soccer will add new public-facing dining and restaurant options, creating even more opportunities for visitors to stay, play, and spend time in O’Fallon. Together, these investments are helping attract visitors, support local businesses, and drive economic growth throughout the region.
Business Expansion - etrailer.com
What began over 140 years ago with wagon hitches has grown into the world’s leading online retailer of custom-fit towing accessories.
Based in St. Charles County, etrailer.com offers everything from trailer hitches and heavy-duty towing supplies to bike racks, cargo carriers, and RV gear. Its Wentzville-based showroom, warehouse, and installation facility draws customers from around the country in search of quality custom towing products at competitive prices.
Recently, etrailer completed a 180,000-square-foot warehouse expansion — including 20,000 square feet of mezzanine office space — at its corporate headquarters, where 445 employees now support its ongoing success.
EDC Business Attraction Project - King Technology
Family-owned and headquartered in Minnesota, King Technology has been creating innovative pool and hot tub water care solutions since 1979. The company designs and manufactures smart sanitizing products and systems that simplify, clean, and streamline pool and spa care.
King Technology is expanding its Midwest operations with a new 165,000-square-foot lease in Building 5 at the Lakeside Logistics Center in St. Peters. The project represents an estimated $17.3 million investment and is expected to create 41 new jobs over three years, with an average annual wage exceeding $60,000, thereby qualifying the company for the Missouri Works incentive program.
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