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As St. Charles County continues to attract new families, employers, and investment, healthcare providers are expanding right alongside that growth. Across the county, major healthcare systems are making significant investments to ensure residents can access high-quality care closer to home, a reflection of both rising demand and confidence in the

The EDC is pleased to welcome Katie Wollard as its new Small Business Counselor through a partnership with the Missouri Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). As a Small Business Counselor, Katie will support small businesses at all stages, from startups to succession planning. She can provide guidance on everything from the paperwork needed to start a

A major sports tourism destination is coming to a 20-acre site just south of I-70 in O’Fallon. The new O’Fallon Sports Center will anchor the development with a 141,500-square-foot complex featuring eight volleyball and basketball courts and two indoor turf fields, designed to attract regional and national tournaments. The development has been

When Brandon Bowlby and Tom Stuckey set out to launch True Scale Blueprints, they weren’t just opening another construction-related business — they were introducing an entirely new way to experience design, collaboration, and community. Located in O’Fallon, True Scale Blueprints is a dual-purpose venue that blends cutting-edge

The EDC of St. Charles County is pleased to announce the promotion of Louis Shaikun to Vice President, Business Lending. A longtime veteran of the St. Louis banking industry, Shaikun joined the EDC in 2024 as the organization’s in-house Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Small Business Counselor, where he specialized in helping entrepreneurs

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.

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

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