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St. Charles County School Districts Collaborate to Expand Apprenticeship Program, Addressing Critical Workforce Gaps

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

CSI Leasing Expands in Weldon Spring, Creating 25 New Jobs

CSI Leasing, Inc. (CSI), one of the world’s largest independent equipment leasing companies, announced today that it is relocating its global headquarters from Creve Coeur to a more than 138,000-square-foot facility in Weldon Spring. “We’re pleased to see an industry leader like CSI Leasing investing and creating jobs in Weldon

821 & 830 Westwood Industrial Park Dr.

Two industrial buildings are for sale in the City of Weldon Spring offering significant advantages to a variety of industrial users. Each building has a 24' clear height with access to heavy power, along with two docks and two drive-in doors. Both sit on roughtly 2.5 acres and boast excellent accessibility to I-64 and HWY 364. Building Sizes: 821

112 Piper Hill Dr.

A high-quality 26,578 SF brick medical office building is for lease in the City of St. Peters, one of Money Magazine's Best Places to Live in America. This property offers quick access to I-70 and sits just 1/3 mile from BJC St. Peters Hospital. Approximately 50% of the building is occupied, with the main floor offering 12,405 SF for lease or occupancy by a

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

Recognizing Excellence in Economic Development

On August 1, the EDC hosted the fourth annual St. Charles County Economic Development Awards Luncheon at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters. This event celebrated seven remarkable organizations and marked another year of community growth and success. "The success of these organizations highlights the potential of a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem,

SINC Thermal Invests $4 Million in St. Charles County Expansion

SINC Thermal, a leading manufacturer of industrial melting furnaces and ovens, announced today it has relocated its sales, administrative, and manufacturing operations to a 15,000-square-foot facility in O’Fallon, Missouri, investing $4 million in new equipment and creating 25 new jobs. The consolidated facility allows the company, founded in the St.

MEMC Investing Millions in O'Fallon Silicon Wafer Facility

GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. will receive up to $400 million in federal CHIPS Act funding that will go towards nearly $4 billion in capital investments at two U.S. manufacturing facilities, including MEMC, LLC, an O'Fallon-based subsidiary. MEMC produces silicon wafers, a critical component of semiconductor chips found in everything from cars to cell phones.

High-Tech Corridor Parcels

Over 33 acres are available for immediate development along the High-Tech Corridor in St. Charles County, a St. Louis submarket and the fastest-growing county in Missouri. These sites are adjacent to the prestigious 200-acre Missouri Research Park, boast immediate access to I-64, and are just 15 minutes from the international airport. 48 Wolfrum

Amanda Schaub Promoted to Assistant Vice President, Business Incubation & Community Engagement

The EDC is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Schaub to Assistant Vice President, Business Incubation & Community Engagement. Amanda joined the EDC in 2016 and has since managed its large-scale events and special projects. She oversees the MO' Cowbell Marathon, which draws over 5,000 participants annually, and the EDC's signature events such

EDC Partners with Garner Economics for Pioneering Five-Year Resiliency Plan

The EDC is pleased to announce the selection of Garner Economics to spearhead the creation of a first-of-its-kind, five-year Strategic Economic Development Resiliency Plan for St. Charles County. This plan will guide St. Charles County in key areas such as target business sectors, entrepreneurial services, support for underserved populations, workforce

Cottleville Parkway & Weiss Road

Just moments from Mid Rivers Mall Drive and St. Charles Community College, this pad-ready site is near a key entrance point to downtown Cottleville. The site is located along a rapidly growing commercial corridor with impressive daily traffic counts and excellent demographics. 4.85 acres (divisible) Construction-ready with off-site storm water detention