Business
a publication of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce
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An Eye on the Future
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ith over 80,000 people residing in the city and a number of businesses calling it home, O’Fallon is becoming known throughout the Midwest – and the nation – as a great place to live and conduct business. O’Fallon is positioned between two major national corridors, Interstates 64 and 70 and the city has taken advantage of its location to attract businesses and people from all around the world. The area along Interstate 64 is known as the “High-Tech Corridor,” and is home to numerous business and data centers. One of the most notable is MasterCard’s Global Technology and Operations Center which employs 2,800 people and where every transaction for MasterCard is processed. The establishment of the operations center has fueled growth for other Continued on pg 6 technological companies in
Annual Trivia Night “Take me out to the ballgame”
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he O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce will host its 5th Annual Trivia Night on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Trigg Banquet Center located at 300 O’Fallon Plaza in O’Fallon, Missouri. Doors open at 6:00 pm and Trivia starts at 7:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend the O’Fallon Chamber’s Trivia Night presented by Peoples Savings Bank. The theme will be “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and the event promises to be an evening full of athletes of all varieties. The evening will consist of fun questions from a variety of Continued on pg 7
September 2014