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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

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

The EDC of St. Charles County is pleased to welcome Credit Analyst Ricardo Andrade to its award-winning Business Lending team. In this role, Andrade will assist small business owners in securing fixed-asset financing through the EDC's SBA 504 loan program. His responsibilities will center around credit risk analysis, loan underwriting, and loan processing.

Amenities at this Class A distribution center in the buzzing Premier 370 Business Park include: 37’ clear height 27 loading docks 2 drive-in bays 6,000+ SF of office space The space can be flexibly demised with negotiable rates. A full diamond interchange provides quick and efficient interstate access. The site is just 15 minutes from the

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

The EDC of St. Charles County has again landed at the top of the St. Louis Business Journal's ranking of the largest SBA lenders in the St. Louis region. With $18.51 million in total annual loan production, the organization nearly doubled its 2022 output. The EDC's SBA 504 loan program provides affordable fixed-asset financing for qualified small business

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

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

The EDC has tapped local banking veteran Louis Shaikun as its new Small Business Counselor through a partnership with the Missouri Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). He brings to the role nearly two decades of local experience in business banking, where he gained a wealth of experience in helping entrepreneurs access capital. “Small

Don't miss this opportunity to acquire choice commercial acreage along Mid Rivers Mall Drive in the thriving City of Cottleville. The 4.52-acre site sits at a prime corner location with high traffic and excellent visibility. Interested parties should contact Rich Francis with the City of Cottleville at (636) 498-6565. Property Brochure

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

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