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For Melissa and Mike Reimer, building strong bones is more than just a business—it’s personal. As the new owners of an OsteoStrong franchise, the husband-and-wife team is helping people across the region improve their health, prevent injury, and live stronger, more confident lives. OsteoStrong is a unique health and wellness center focused on

The EDC is pleased to announce it has once again earned reaccreditation as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Fewer than 100 organizations worldwide and just four in Missouri hold this prestigious designation. The AEDO program is a rigorous peer review process that benchmarks

When Donna Weiss launched Respond Right EMS in 2001, her mission was clear: provide high-quality training to prepare the next generation of emergency medical professionals. What began as a small venture soon grew into something extraordinary. By 2008, Respond Right became the first private entity in Missouri accredited to operate a standalone EMS

At a time when communities across the nation are facing a growing affordable housing crisis, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County is helping families realize the dream of homeownership. For many hardworking families, the chance to purchase a safe, affordable home means not just stability—but opportunity. It means children growing up in

What does it take to build a standout brand from the ground up? For Poppy & Pine, it started with creativity, grit, and hustle. What began more than a decade ago as a home-based business has grown into a beloved retail brand known for custom graphic apparel in playful, on-trend designs. When the company needed a larger facility to keep pace with

Strong schools, safe communities, and a thriving job market make St. Charles County a standout—not just in Missouri, but nationwide. U.S. News & World Report's latest Best Places to Live ranking is out, and St. Charles County was a big winner. The top three cities in Missouri are all right here, and each earned a spot on the coveted national

What began in 2017 with a single location in O’Fallon, Missouri, has become one of the region’s standout craft brewery success stories. Good News Brewing founders Dan Tripp and Matt Fair’s simple but effective formula includes: A diverse lineup of handcrafted beer (from the citrusy Local 636 Hazy IPA to the malt-forward Dirty Laundry

In the heart of St. Charles County, sisters Joy Williams and Jane Molina have turned a challenging personal journey into a thriving busines—Ninni Co., which specializes in innovative pacifiers designed specifically for breastfed babies. The Ninni Co. story is one of resilience, creativity, community support, and the entrepreneurial spirit that defines

The EDC is pleased to announce the promotion of Stacey Putnam Ross to Senior Vice President, Communications & Marketing. Since 2020, Stacey has led the EDC's communications and marketing efforts, including collateral development, branding, digital strategy, executive messaging, and media relations. She also serves as Communications Director for the

The St. Charles County Economic Development Council (EDC) is excited to announce an innovative new STEAM grant exclusively for Fine Arts educators. The Dr. Bernard J. DuBray STEAM Grant for Fine Arts Educators is open to K-12 educators at public and private schools in St. Charles County, Missouri, who teach the following

The St. Charles County Economic Development Council (EDC) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Randy Schilling STEM Educators Grant application period. Named in honor of local entrepreneur and STEM advocate Randy Schilling, the grant provides teachers in St. Charles County with financial support for STEM-related classroom materials and projects.

In today’s tight labor market, demand for talent is at an all-time high, with manufacturing and skilled trades positions proving especially challenging to fill. To build a pipeline for these critical roles, several St. Charles County school districts are collaborating to replicate Fort Zumwalt’s successful U.S. Department of Labor Registered