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Rising incomes and continued population growth highlight St. Charles County’s economic strength and expanding opportunities.
Three St. Charles County ZIP codes—covering portions of Foristell, Wentzville and O’Fallon—have crossed the $100,000 median household income threshold, reinforcing the county’s position as one of Missouri’s strongest and fastest-growing communities.
Scott Tate
Learn why Chuck Blossom was chosen as the first recipient of BCI’s Jim Lang Legacy Award and explore his lasting impact on BCI and the people it serves.
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The event marked five successful years in business for Evolved Roofing & Construction, located at 729 N. Second Street in Historic Frenchtown. Surrounded by supporters, team members, and community leaders, Schuyler officially cut the ribbon to commemorate the anniversary and look ahead to continued growth in the region.
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Boone Center, Inc. Launches Paid Vocational Training Program with Heartland Coca-Cola
BCI (Boone Center, Inc.)Reader-voted honor recognizes the company as the region's top roofing and gutter contractor
Reader-voted honor recognizes the company as the region's top roofing and gutter contractor
Wendy RackovanSeventy years after construction began in St. Charles, the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System continues to connect communities, commerce and opportunity across Missouri and America.
St. Charles County holds a special place in transportation history as the birthplace of America’s Interstate Highway System. Seventy years later, we celebrate I-70’s legacy of connecting communities, commerce and opportunity—and its continued importance to our region’s future.
Scott TateFree event will recognize four companies helping shape the region’s growing technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Celebrate the entrepreneurs and innovators shaping our region’s future at the inaugural Confluence Tech Hub Startup Awards on August 26 at OPO Startups. This free event will recognize four outstanding companies while bringing together founders, business leaders and community partners.
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Owned by the Non-Profit Rescue Ministry, 100% of the profits are used to rescue at-risk children.
Wendy RackovanGlobal pasta maker selects St. Charles for its first U.S. manufacturing operation, strengthening the region’s growing manufacturing sector.
Bertagni 1882, one of Italy’s oldest premium fresh pasta producers, is bringing its first U.S. manufacturing facility to St. Charles. The company plans to invest more than $36 million and create 150 jobs, marking a major win for St. Charles County and the region’s manufacturing economy.
Scott TateHonoring the people, places, and defining moments through which St. Charles County helped shape America—and the community we are building today.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the St. Charles Regional Chamber reflects on St. Charles County’s place in our nation’s story and shares its hopes for the next 250 years.
Scott TateSpecializes in mechanical repairs for BMW and Mini-Coopers
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Providing shipping and mail management services to the St. Charles County area.
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Chamber Joins Nationwide Coalition Urging Congressional Action
The St. Charles Regional Chamber is supporting the BUILD America 250 Act, bipartisan legislation focused on strengthening infrastructure investment and improving the delivery of transportation projects nationwide.
Scott TateNew Direct Primary Care Clinic Offers Innovative Healthcare Model Focused on Patient-Physician Relationships
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St. Charles County communities continue to stand out as some of Missouri’s most desirable places to live, work and grow.
Lake Saint Louis, Wentzville and O’Fallon were recently highlighted by WorldAtlas as places people are moving to in Missouri, reflecting St. Charles County’s continued growth, strong quality of life and expanding economic opportunities.
Scott TateAcross AbleLight, our teams support people with developmental disabilities through residential services, employment supports, day programs, and community engagement opportunities.
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BCI employees will package and ship Freedom Flakes orders to customers across the country, creating meaningful employment opportunities for adults with disabilities while helping support a worthy cause.
Dee Gerstenkorn
Located at 418 S. Main Street, this marks the second historic area location for the popular local business.
Wendy RackovanSmartAsset ranks St. Charles No. 13 nationally in its 2026 study
SmartAsset evaluated more than 300 cities with populations between 65,000 and 250,000, using factors that included violent crime, property crime, traffic fatality rates and natural disaster risk.
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Mid-term rentals serve as an essential resource for various workforce and personal relocation needs. These properties provide premium accommodations for traveling healthcare professionals and nurses requiring seasonal proximity to regional medical facilities. Additionally, they offer stability for families displaced by insurance claims during major home repairs and provide seamless corporate housing for business relocation projects lasting anywhere from 30 days to nine months.
Wendy RackovanQuality of Life grant supports The Inclusion Gallery, the region's first year-round therapeutic indoor play space for children of all abilities
Designed by the organization's licensed therapists, “The Inclusion Gallery” will be Greater St. Louis' first year-round indoor play environment created from the ground up for children of all abilities.
Julie Turner
Lee Borg, Area Director for The Edge Fitness, officially cut the ribbon, signaling a significant growth in the club's wellness offerings. The expansion into infrared yoga provides members with an innovative approach to fitness, utilizing heat technology designed to improve circulation, detoxification, and flexibility.
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Alltru Credit Union, a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving the Greater St. Louis area, is offering free credit reviews with trained credit counselors to help individuals better understand their credit and identify ways to improve it. The service is available to anyone in the Greater St. Louis area, not just Alltru members.
Katie Tucker
BCI is now accepting applications for its Inclusive Manufacturing Summer Camp. The four-week camp will run July 13 through August 7 out of BCI’s vocational training center at 16010 Spencer Road in St. Peters, Mo.
Dee Gerstenkorn
Alltru Credit Union has been named a 2026 Best Credit Union by St. Louis Small Business Monthly, an annual award honoring the region’s fastest-growing and most impactful organizations.
Katie Tucker
CCRB seeks a qualified and experienced strategic planning consultant to guide the organization through a comprehensive strategic planning process. This initiative aims to ensure the organization continues to fulfill its mission effectively and remains responsive to the changing needs of the community. The final deliverable will be a three (3)-year strategic plan that aligns CCRB’s resources, initiatives, and goals with its long-term vision.
Anna Muhm
BCI is announcing a new vocational training partnership with the Fort Zumwalt School District (FZSD) designed as a direct pathway to a registered apprenticeship.
Dee Gerstenkorn