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Our 2025 Annual Report is here, highlighting a year of impactful progress for the EDC and St. Charles County. Thank you to our stakeholders whose continued support helps move our work—and our community—forward.

Leasing Now: Up to 106,899 sq. ft. of Class A Office space is now available in fast-growing St. Charles County. The area boasts excellent demographics and nearby amenities. Located in the award-winning City of O'Fallon, the area boasts excellent demographics and nearby amenities. LEED-certified Prominent signage opportunities On-site cafeteria and coffee

The Economic Development Council (EDC) of St. Charles County is pleased to announce the appointment of Ross James as Vice President of Finance and Administration. In this role, James will oversee the organization’s financial operations, strategic planning, and administrative functions, supporting the EDC’s mission to foster economic growth and

This 4,500 sq. ft. building in Lake Saint Louis is available for immediate lease. Formerly a bank, it features two drive-through lanes and an ATM lane and is in excellent condition. The property sits on a Schnucks-anchored out lot directly across from The Meadows, a popular restaurant and retail destination. Strong area demographics include an average

Up to 100,000 sq. ft. of brand-new industrial space is for lease in the City of St. Peters. The build is divisible to 20,000 sq. ft. and offers multiple configuration options. Build-to-suit office space High bay LED lighting Dock doors with 35,000 lb. levelers 28’ clear height 12’ x 14’ drive-in doors Ample parking Interested parties

When EDC small business incubator tenant Jamie Queen founded Just Glo Network in 2018, the registered nurse and entrepreneur wasn’t setting out to disrupt an industry, but that’s exactly what she did. After years of working as an ER nurse, Jamie transitioned to a med spa setting, but quickly became disillusioned by the industry’s

For nearly 15 years, the MO’ Cowbell Marathon hosted by the EDC has been more than just a race — it’s been a powerful economic driver and a celebration of community in St. Charles County. Each fall, the event welcomes thousands of runners, families, and fans to our region, turning the streets of historic St. Charles into a vibrant showcase

St. Charles County students are quite literally stepping into the future of education. St. Charles Community College (SCC) has introduced an immersive virtual reality (VR) learning lab powered by Dreamscape Learn, a cutting-edge platform developed in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation. The new VR lab is the only one of its kind in the Midwest, giving

On October 5, thousands of cowbell-ringing spectators will line the streets of historic St. Charles City to cheer on participants of the 14th annual MO' Cowbell Run. Hosted by the EDC of St. Charles County, MO’ Cowbell offers four signature races—5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon—attracting everyone from casual walkers to serious

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

This site is one of just a few actual food-grade facilities on the market today, offering 254,458 SF of fully climate-controlled industrial space—ideal for food, beverage, or temperature-sensitive logistics and production users. 13+ acre site ±36,000 SF high-end office space 33' clear height 29 dock doors (14 enclosed) and one ramped

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