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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
Membership Meeting Tuesday, September 23 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Christy Banquet Center
Join us for a great lunch featuring guest speaker Brian McRae and the Three Greatest Refferal Generating Questionsd of All Time. Don’t forget to register by 9/19/14 for only $16!
Sponsored by:
O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, September 9 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon Stay for 5 minutes or 2 hours, whichever fits into your schedule best. Our free monthly Business After Hours are a great way to build relationships with many of your fellow Chamber Members. Average attendance at these free events is around 60 Chamber Members!
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O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce
Rise & Shine...
to join us for the O’Fallon Chamber’s Morning Schmooze, a FREE monthly, networking event open to Chamber members. Arrive ready to network with a pocket full of business cards and a 1 minute infomercial.
Thursday, September 18 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Mozingo Music
Mission Statement: The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting economic vitality in O’Fallon and the St. Charles County Region while providing members with networking opportunities, education and advocacy in public policy decisions affecting business. Vision Statement: The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce will be the catalyst for the prosperity of our community as a valued resource for businesses, organizations, and residents. Officers: Jeff Arneson, JLJ Technology, Chair of the Board Michael Favazza, Favazza & Associates, 1st Vice Chair Mark Crank, Marcos Productions, 2nd Vice Chair Brenda Lowder, Thomas Realty, Treasurer Stacee Gilmore, Promotions Pronto, Secretary Adam Hopper, PNC Bank, Past Chair of the Board Directors: Harold Bliggenstorfer, Missouri Baptist University Heather Deatz, Community News Cindy Elking, Quintessential Catering Ron Epps, Citizens National Bank Kim Jimenez, Elm Dental Care Carla, Klaskin, Mercy Dan Luigs, Insurance Store Brian Richardson, KFAV 99.9 FM Jan Stanczak, Jan’s Travel & Cruise Sheles Wallace, Billionaire Thoughts John Weeks, Mass Financial Group Staff: Erin Williams, President/CEO Sara Henderson, Communications Director Nina DeAngelo, Director of Member Engagement
THIS ISSUE An Eye on the Future............... cover & p 6 Trivia Night.............................. cover & p 7 Chairman’s Letter................................... p 4 O’Fallon Ranked Best............................ p 4 New Development in County................. p 5 Ribbon Cuttings..................................... p 7 New Members........................................ p 7 Member Spotlight.................................. p 8 Pick Your Trip Raffle............................. p 9 Calendar of Events.............................. p 10 Member Events.................................... p 12 Member Anniversaries......................... p 12 Chamber Snapshot............................... p 13
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be a part of setting the direction for our Chamber for years to come and making sure that we remain true to our Mission of (I’m paraphrasing here) promoting our economic vitality.
As you know, in 2012 the O’Fallon Chamber moved into its current office. During the move we discovered boxes of old minutes from the Board of Directors, copies of the Business Connection from decades earlier and promotions for different events and conferences. I think it is interesting to look at our organization and see what we have done, what we are doing currently and to get to be a part of our future. If you are as excited as I am about our current organization and the opportunities that lie ahead to make us even stronger; I have just the job for you! It’s that time of year again when we make the call for nominations to serve your O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce as a member of the Board of Directors. The members that are elected to serve on the Board will
The Board meets on a monthly basis to discuss the regular business of the Chamber as well as checking in on the annual goals that we, the Board, set each year at our retreat. Board members serve as Ambassadors for our organization to our members, as well as Ambassadors of our members to the organization so that we can be sure we are doing what is in their best interest. I hope you feel, as I do, that our Chamber is a dynamic organization and an integral part of your business. If you would like to be a part of the leadership that takes our great organization to the next level, I would encourage you to fill out an application to serve on the Board. Until next month, Jeff Arneson 2014 Chairman of the Board
Lunch ‘n’ Legislators to feature Missouri State Representative Ron Hicks
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oin us on Friday, September 19th for Lunch ‘n’ Legislators featuring Missouri State Representative Ron Hicks at Rendezvouse Cafe located at 217 S Main Street, O’Fallon, MO 63366. Hicks represents the 107th District of St. Charles County, including parts of O’Fallon, Lake St. Louis, St. Peters and Wentzville in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2012. In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Hicks works in the family-owned Kentucky Fried Chicken/Yum franchises. He is den and pack leader for his kids Cub
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Scout troop, coaches t-ball and little league sports and is very active in his family’s Church community. Representative Hicks currently resides in St. Charles County with his wife Katie and their two sons, Hunter and Tyler. He is an active outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting, camping and hiking with his family. To attend please RSVP to Erin@OFallonChamber.org or call 636-240-1818.
Nearly million SFSFofof newnew commercial, industrial, Nearly 2.42.4million commercial, institutional development happening in St. Charles County industrial, institutional development ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO (July 2014) --- Nearly 2.4 million SF of new commercial, industrial, and institutional happening in St. Charles County development was either completed in 2014, is still under construction, or opening soon in St. Charles County, Missouri. Largest Commercial & Institutional Projects in St. Charles County 2014 Project GM Wentzville Assembly Plant (expansion) Streets of St. Charles, phase II University Commons GM Wentzville Assembly Plant (stamping facility) Faurecia Marriot Courtyard Phoenix Metals Splash Station Aquatic Center Alpla (expansion and renovation) Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suite LMI Aerospace (expansion, renovation) NISC (expansion) AMC Theatres Dick’s Sporting Goods BJSPH – Medical Offices Building SSM St. Joseph Hospital West (expansion & renov.) Midwest Machine Tool Training Center Ranken Technical College (expansion) Ground Effects St. Charles City Fire House #4 Mercy Clinic Planet Fitness Planet Fitness MERS/Goodwill MTM, Inc. (expansion) Highway K Retail Center Breeze Park Lutheran Senior Services (expansion) Garden Villas of O’Fallon Park Place at Winghaven (expansion) CVS Primrose School of O’Fallon Hope Montessori Academy O’Fallon Fire Protection District Kiddie Academy Central County Fire & Rescue Station #2 Hot Shots Sports Bar & Grill ABC Day Care Bar Louie Circle K Iverson Tomasino Goerss Eyecare/Vision Source Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital (renovation) Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Total Square Feet
Size 500,000 400,000 350,000 114,000 80,000 67,320 65,000 62,600 60,616 49,360 49,000 44,000 40,000 35,000 33,000 31,000 30,870 30,000 30,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 22,335 17,000 16,800 16,420 15,750 15,328 14,615 13,225 12,069 10,384 10,100 9,856 8,882 8,600 7,400 6,484 6,000 5,990 5,000 4,000
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Location Wentzville St. Charles St. Charles Wentzville Wentzville St. Peters O’Fallon Wentzville St. Peters Wentzville St. Charles Lake Saint Louis St. Charles Wentzville St. Peters Lake Saint Louis O’Fallon Wentzville Wentzville St. Charles Cottleville St. Peters Wentzville O’Fallon Lake Saint Louis O’Fallon Weldon Spring O’Fallon O’Fallon O’Fallon O’Fallon Lake Saint Louis O’Fallon O’Fallon St. Peters Wentzville St. Peters St. Charles Cottleville O’Fallon St. Peters Cottleville
Status Completed Summer 2014 Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Opened Spring 2014 Pre-Construction Under Construction Opened Spring 2014 Under Construction Opened Spring 2014 Under Construction Pre-Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Opened Spring 2014 Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Under Construction Opened Summer 2014 Opened Summer 2014 Opened Spring 2014 Under Construction Under Construction Opened Spring 2014 Under Construction Opened Spring 2014 Opened Spring 2014 Opened Spring 2014 Opened Spring 2014 Opened Spring 2014 Under Construction Pre-Construction Completed Spring 2014 Under Construction
For more information about the local economy, visit edcscc.com or call the EDC of St. Charles County at 636-441-6880. EDC of St. Charles County • 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive • St. Charles, MO 63304 Phone 636-441-6880 • Fax 636-441-6881 • www.edcscc.com
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An Eye on the Future Continued from Cover
the area. O’Fallon is also headquarters for CitiMortgage, the city’s largest employer with 4,900 employees. Other notable companies include APC-Schneider Electric, Fireman’s Fund Insurance, SunEdison, and True Manufacturing. Economic Development Director Mike Hurlbert spoke about O’Fallon, its history and economic initiatives driving business into the city. Mr. Hurlbert grew up in the area and has witnessed the growth throughout the city. “My family moved to the area in 1984, and it’s still amazing to see areas that were once horse farms are now commercial property and subdivisions,” he says. Indeed, O’Fallon has come a long way since its beginnings in the mid-nineteenth century when it was established as a railroad stop in 1856. Nicholas Krekel, a German immigrant was O’Fallon’s first resident and also served as the first postmaster and first railroad agent. Krekel also operated a store out of his house, which was the first built in O’Fallon. His older brother, Judge Arnold Krekel purchased land, plotted a town and donated some of the property for a new railroad line which would link the area to St. Louis. O’Fallon was incorporated in 1912 with about 600 residents. The city grew slowly well until the early 1970s. It then began experiencing growth in the 1980s as suburban expansion from St. Louis began to spill over into St. Charles County where O’Fallon is located. By the mid-1990s, O’Fallon began an aggressive program of infrastructure improvements that supported residential, retail and manufacturing growth, resulting in a twenty-five percent increase in the number of jobs. Mr. Hurlbert says this aggressive approach still keeps O’Fallon an attractive place for businesses. “We initiated an economic development strategic plan in 2013 focusing on business retention, attraction, marketing and regulation,” he explains. “We have thirty-eight objectives for those four goals, one of which was the creation of a new position of Economic Development Coordinator, who serves as an ombudsman for the development process and a point of contact for permit applications, zoning approval and development approvals to ensure applicants are being processed effectively.” 6 | Business Connection | September 2014
The city also works to send out one attraction letter per week to different companies, highlighting the city’s strengths. “We like to emphasize economic and demographic information and how a company would be a good fit in the city. We also work with real estate brokers and partnerships with other local chambers to find companies that are looking for new locations, providing information for people who are looking and need space.” One recent example of these efforts includes the headquarter relocation of Air Evac Lifeteam to the city in 2012, bringing hundreds of jobs to the city. Air Evac is a leading provider of air medical transportation to rural communities throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia. O’Fallon’s economic development team is known for its aggressive business retention efforts which pay off in keeping businesses in the city. “We have at least thirty monthly visits for business retention,” says Mr. Hurlbert. “It’s an important part of our effort to make sure we keep businesses within city and assist them to stay successful.” The city also has a number of programs in place to keep those businesses successful. One notable example is the Keep It in the “O” campaign, which is an initiative for residents to shop locally. “The city pays for advertising (paper, print and online), and the communications department visits four local businesses each month to highlight on a local cable access channel as well as our city website and YouTube channel. This is a huge part of our marketing efforts and businesses love to take advantage of the opportunity to be featured.” Continued on pg 11
Ribbon cutting ceremonies Welcome to O’Fallon! The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the City of O’Fallon are excited to welcome these new businesses to the community and to help them celebrate with a with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
Baile Properties PO Box 1575, O’Fallon, MO 63366
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings: The Advanced Wound Center September 23 @ 4:00 p.m.
Design 2 Brew 9995 WingHaven Blvd, O’Fallon, MO 63368
Schaefer Auto Body October 2 @ 11:30 a.m.
Trivia Night
Continued from the Cover categories, not just sports trivia. The price of $160 for a table of eight people includes; 10 rounds of trivia, door prizes, a mulligan, beer and soda; you may also bring in your favorite snacks. The evening will be packed with cash prizes, 50/50, special games & drawings, a prize for the best decorated table and best group costume plus a raffle will all be part of the fun. This event will sell out at 25 tables so get your tickets today! The 5th Annual O’Fallon Chamber Trivia Night is proudly sponsored by: Peoples Savings Bank, City of O’Fallon, Delmar Gardens & Garden
Villas of O’Fallon, Country Side Flooring America, STL Today and Quintessential Catering. For more information or to register your table visit www. OFallonChamber.org/trivia or call 636-240-1818 to reserve your spot.
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TRIVIA NIGHT O’Fallon Chamber
Trivia proceeds benefit the mission of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce: The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting economic vitality in O’Fallon and the St. Charles County Region while providing members with networking opportunities, education, and advocacy in public policy decisions affecting business. September 2014 | Business Connection | 7
New members A very special welcome! AFB International Manufacturing Companies 937 Lone Star Dr O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-281-0040 www.afbinternational.com
Jersey Mike’s Subs Restaurants 2508 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-385-6453 www.jerseymikes.com
Being Me Photography Photographers 314-852-2328 beingmephotography.com
Juice Plus Health/Wellness 314-258-0406 www.juiceplus.com/+jc39234
Dynamic Chiropractic & Wellness Center Chiropractors 1001 Boardwalk Springs Pl Ste 111 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-734-5578 www.drcourtneylehmen.com
Le Chateau Company Home Improvement 2032 Hanley Rd Ste 231 Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368 636-795-0262c
Freedom Restoration & Roofing Contractors: Roofing 4 Trost Lane Warrenton, MO 63383 800-833-0423 www.freedomroofing.biz
Living On Love Event Planner 2513 Beaujolais Dr O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-293-5607 livingonlove.weebly.com
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LLI Creative Business Consulting Business Services 14 Colgate O’Fallon, MO 63366 937-215-2202 www.liveleadinspire.com Pease Agency of Farmers Insurance Insurance Services 1425 Triad Center Drive St.Peters , MO 63376 636-373-2751 www.farmersagent.com/bpease Sugarfire Winghaven Restaurants 9955 Winghaven Blvd O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-698-3273 www.facebook.com/ sugarfirewinghaven Texas Roadhouse Restaurants 1600 Mexico Loop Rd O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-578-4196 www.texasroadhouse.com
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5-Night Stay at Adults-Only All-Inclusive Hyatt Zilara Cancun Resort with Airfare for 2 Suggested Retail Value: Up to $9,148 This Experience Includes: • 5-night stay in standard king or double junior suite for 2 at the adultsonly all-inclusive Hyatt Zilara Cancun Resort • Round-trip coach class airfare from the 48 contiguous U.S. to Cancun, Mexico • Winspire booking & concierge service
sCottsdale ChampIonshIp Golf Round Round of Golf on TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course or Champions Course, Cart Rental, Fairmont Scottsdale (Arizona) 4-Night Stay with Airfare for 2 Suggested Retail Value: Up to $6,700 This Experience Includes: • 4-night stay in a standard Fairmont room at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess • Daily breakfast for 2 • Round of golf for 2 including greens fee, cart, and practice balls at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium* Course or the Champions Course • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Phoenix, AZ • Winspire booking & concierge service
Want to get away now?
Visit the Chamber directory for travel agent listings.
The O’Fallon Chamber will be raffling off the chance to win a vacation package on September 8th at the Chamber Golf Tournament!
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Only 150 tickets available!*
Buy tickets online at www.ofallonChamber.org
dIsney WoRld ResoRt famIly adventuRe
Disney Gift Card ($525) Redeemable for Admission & More, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress 4-Night Stay with Airfare for 2 Suggested Retail Value: Up to $6,200 This Experience Includes: • $525 Disney gift card redeemable for admission, food, souvenirs and more • 4-night stay in a standard guest room at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Orlando, FL • Winspire booking & concierge service
sIp & soaR thRouGh napa valley
Hot Air Balloon Ride, Winery Tours & Tastings, Chauffeur, Meritage Resort and Spa 3-Night Stay with Airfare for 2 Suggested Retail Value: Priceless This Experience Includes: • Hot Air Balloon ride for 2 over Napa Valley, including Champagne breakfast • Private tour and wine tasting for 2 at Fontanella Family Winery in Napa • Cave tour and barrel tasting for 2 at Del Dotto Estate Winery and Caves in St. Helena • 6 consecutive hours of chauffeured luxury sedan service • 3-night stay in a standard guest room at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to San Francisco or Oakland, CA • Winspire booking & concierge service
Proceeds to benefit the mission of the
Raffle is open to the public. Need not be present to win.
*The Chamber must sell at least 75 tickets in order for the trip to be won. Money will be refunded goal is not met. September 2014 | ifBusiness Connection
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Chamber calendar September 2014 September 4, 2014 New Member Briefing O’Fallon Chamber 2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr O’Fallon, MO 63366 3:30 - 5:00 PM Trivia Night Committee Meeting Chamber Office 2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr O’Fallon, MO 63366 8:00 - 9:00 AM September 8, 2014 Golf Tournament The Falls Golf Club 1170 Turtle Creek O’Fallon, MO 63366 12:00 - 6:00 PM September 9, 2014 Business After Hours Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon 7068 South Outer Rd 364 O’Fallon, MO 63368 4:30 - 7:00 PM
September 10, 2014 Masters of Business Webster University WingHaven Campus 2299 Technology Dr, Ste 300 O’Fallon, MO 63366 12:00 - 1:00 PM September 12, 2014 Leads 2 Success Webster University in Winghaven 2299 Technology Dr, Ste 300 O’Fallon, MO 63368 12:00 - 1:30 PM September 16, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting O’Fallon Chamber 2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr O’Fallon, MO 63366 12:00 - 1:00 PM September 18, 2014 Tech/Comm Meeting Spencer Road Library Branch 427 Spencer Rd St. Peters, MO 63376 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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September 18, 2014 Morning Schmooze Mozingo Music 4689 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368 7:30 - 9:00 AM September 22, 2014 O’Fallon Elite Webster University in Winghaven 2299 Technology Dr O’Fallon, MO 63368 12:00 - 1:15 PM September 23, 2014 General Membership Luncheon Christy Banquet Center 9000 Veterans Memorial Pkwy O’Fallon, MO 63366 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM September 23, 2014 Ribbon Cutting The Advanced Wound Center 2630 Hwy K O’Fallon, MO 63368 4:00 - 6:30 PM
September 25, 2014 O’Fallon Young Professionals Meeting Garden Villas of O’Fallon 7092 S Outer 364 O’Fallon, MO 63368 12:00 - 1:00 PM September 26, 2014 Leads 2 Success Webster University in Winghaven 2299 Technology Dr, Ste 300 O’Fallon, MO 63368 12:00 - 1:30 PM October 2, 2014 New Member Briefing O’Fallon Chamber Office 2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr O’Fallon, MO 63366 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Trivia Night Committee Meeting Chamber Office 2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr O’Fallon, MO 63366 8:00 - 9:00 AM
An Eye on the Future Continued from page 6
O’Fallon’s business assistance program, Open in the “O”, started in 2013 to help local businesses and corporations adjust to the area and ease the process involved when businesses have dealings with the city. “We meet with potential projects or businesses, address concerns, and answer questions up front to save time and money,” explains Mr. Hurlbert. “Open in the “O” is an opportunity and example of why we’re inviting for businesses.”
commercial opportunities. There are a large number of retail concentrations in St. Charles County, many of them right in O’Fallon, including big box stores and strip mall centers. There are over 300 restaurants in O’Fallon, and there are plans to build more in the city.
Other plans include developing further along the Interstate 64 corridor to bring in additional business. “Our strategic plan has special projects in place, including the hightech corridor branding efforts with assistance from the Economic Development Council of St. Charles County,” shares Mr. Hurlbert. “We’re highlighting available opportunities to companies.”
This aggressive approach toward making O’Fallon an attractive place to do business has been noticed by people looking to live and work in the area. The city has grown from a population of 8,677 in 1980 to about 83,000 people today, and the area continues to grow. “O’Fallon has a high quality of life,” Mr. Hurlbert emphasizes. “We’re considered to be one of the safest and best cities to live in and we have lots of accolades to point to.”
Some of these additions include the potential development of a renewable energy research park, which was initially planned years ago but stalled due to the recession. The city, however, is considering plans to start up again.
With its aggressive approach to attracting business and residents, O’Fallon has proven that it is more than just a mere suburb, but an economic powerhouse in the St. Louis area. “We’re open for business,” says Mr. Hurlbert. “We have everything here that everybody could want.”
Additionally, electric company Ameren Missouri recently broke ground on what will be one of the state’s largest solar farms in the city. Covering about fifteen acres with over 19,000 solar panels, the solar farm will be able to power about 650 average size homes in the city per year. “We are proud O’Fallon was chosen for this project,” says Mr. Hurlbert. “We’re making this a part of our attraction efforts, looking to diversify our economy.”
Written by Leon Bracey http://www.businessinfocusmagazine.com/2014/07/aneye-on-the-future/
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With its eye on the future, O’Fallon is also focusing on downtown development and improving the Interstate 70 corridor. “Downtown O’Fallon is our historic hub and its revitalization is an important part of our economic development efforts.” This could include streetscape improvements, public parking, public space utilization and additional opportunities for private property owners. A key goal is for vacant property within downtown to eventually be developed with mixed-use retail and office concepts. Other future plans include more
O’FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Monday, September 8, 2014 12:00 Noon Falls Golf Club 1170 Turtle Creek O’Fallon, MO 63366
TOURNAMENT
4 person Scramble Includes 18-holes of Golf with Cart, Lunch, 1 Mulligan per player, Beverages on the Course, and an Awards Dinner.
SEPTEMBER MONDAY
The Falls Golf Club 1170 Turtle Creek O'Fallon, MO 63366
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OFallonChamber.org/golf
Member anniversaries Thank you!
Congratulations and thank you to the following companies who as of August 2014 have been O’Fallon Chamber members for... 1 Year • Elm Dental Care • Gershman Mortgage • Hawk Ridge Family Chiropractic • Heller Chiropractic • Kiddie Academy of O’Fallon • O’Fallon Brewery • O’Fallon Family Dentistry and Smile Center • Painting with a Twist • Topaz SIGNworks
3 Years • Law Office of Corley & Christiansen, LLC • Sport Clips • Wingate by Wyndham
9 Years • Angels On Duty, Inc. • Nationwide Insurance - Matt Estal • Winning Technologies
4 Years • Cornerstone Mortgage • Pain Relief Associates
10 Years • First National Bank of St. Louis • O’Fallon Nutrition • Waterways of Lake St. Louis
2 Years • B&G Lawn Care, Inc. • Mercy • Premier Dental Partners • Valley Home Improvements
7 Years • Dardenne Dental Arts
5 Years • Continental Title • Twin Oaks Estate
8 Years • Mozingo Music
14 Years • Component Bar Products • Lowe’s • O’Fallon Family YMCA 18 Years • Peoples Bank & Trust 19 Years • St. Charles City/County Library District • STL Today
11 Years • The Vinings of O’Fallon 13 Years • Bank of Old Monroe • Grand Oaks Heating & Air Conditioning
Member Events
News from our members Keep up to date with events from your fellow members. Check out www.ofallonchamber.org for more member news and events. September 2, 2014 IT Symposium & Job Fair Lindenwood University 4:30 - 8:00 PM September 3, 2014 WingHaven Merchants Monthly Meeting Midwest Bank Centre 12:00 - 1:00 PM September 7, 2014 Rally Run 4 Peace Library Express at WingHaven 8:00 - 10:00 AM September 10, 2014 Financial Recovery Seminar O’Fallon Family YMCA
6:30 - 8:00 PM
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Lunch & Lecture True Health Chiropractic 12:00 - 1:00 PM
September 17, 2014 Community Blood Drive Morning Star Church 3:30 - 7:00 PM
September 10, 2014 Social Security Workshop: Strategize to Maximize Thrivent Financial 6:30 - 8:00 PM September 13, 2014 Hansen’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Hansen’s Office 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM September 15, 2014 Networking @ The Rail The Brass Rail
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September 19, 2014 Sparrow Scramble Golf Tournament Links at Dardenne 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM September 25, 2014 Luncheon for Life to Benefit Our Lady’s Inn Wine Country Gardens 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM September 27, 2014 Open House Jam
Mozingo Music 2:00 - 4:00 PM October 1, 2014 WingHaven Merchants Monthly Meeting Midwest Bank Centre 12:00 - 1:00 PM Edward Jones “My Brain Made Me Do It” Seminar Edward Jones 8646 Mexico Road 6:00 - 7:00 PM October 4, 2014 Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake Mud Run Cedar Lake Cellars 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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