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Customize your lot size and location with this assemblage in the City of St. Peters. This versatile site is zoned for industrial and business uses and allows for configurations as small as one acre. All utilities available Pre-approved curb cuts Near amenities Easy interstate and highway access Interested parties should contact Julie Powers with the City

St. Charles County Champions STEM & STEAM, Celebrates Top Students and Teachers

The 2025 STEM Awards Breakfast hosted by the EDC of St. Charles County was an incredible morning celebrating the community's next generation of STEM talent and local educators leading the way in STEM and STEAM coursework. The at-capacity event was held at Water’s Edge Banquet Center in St. Peters on Friday, March 7. Nineteen exceptional high school

Stacey Putnam Ross Promoted to Senior Vice President, Communications & Marketing

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

A Comprehensive Look at 2024

Welcome to our 2024 Annual Report! This year has been full of exciting progress for both the EDC and the St. Charles County community. We appreciate the continued support of all our stakeholders as we work to drive economic growth and create new opportunities together.

Fine Arts STEAM Grant Launches for St. Charles County Teachers

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

STEM Educators Grant Will Provide $17,500 in Total Funding to St. Charles County Teachers

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.

MO’ Cowbell Prepares for Record-Breaking Year, Welcomes Inspirational Athlete on a 50-State Quest

Boasting its highest number of participants to date, the MO' Cowbell Run is heading towards a record-breaking year. On October 6, more than 5,300 runners from over 40 states and three foreign countries will hit the streets of historic St. Charles for the 13th edition of this popular community event. Hosted by the Economic Development Council (EDC) of St.

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

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.