Senator Dempsey was among 23 legislators from Missouri and Illinois who were recognized for their economic development efforts in the bi-state region and presented the Lewis & Clark Statesman Award Aug. 23 in St. Louis.



Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County is now seeking a prospective family for our upcoming rehab project in the City of St. Charles 2 bedroom/1 bath and also for our waiting list for our building project in St. Peters.



The turn lane will be closed for about a month to allow crews to construct a portion of the new Mid Rivers Mall Drive interchange for the Route 364 project.



Business News from the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County



ST. CHARLES, MO. - After nearly 16 years as Director of Economic Development for the City of St. Charles, Nadine Boon has resigned from the City to pursue another exciting career. Under Boon's tenure, St. Charles growth and development has expanded with new business parks, major retailers and a diversified economic base that put St. Charles on the map as a progressive, business-friendly community. Her last day will be September 10th after which she has planned months of travel, and then she will join a private sector firm.



Every day, millions of people use Twitter to create, discover and share ideas with others. Now, people are turning to Twitter as an effective way to reach out to businesses, too. From local stores to big brands, and from brick-and-mortar to internet-based or service sector, people are finding great value in the connections they make with businesses on Twitter.



Unless Congress acts, the tax rate for capital gains will increase by 33 percent and the tax rate for dividends will increase by as much as 164 percent, resulting in one of the largest tax increases in U.S. history. Increasing taxes on capital gains and dividends could derail America's fragile economic recovery.



Comments from County Executive Steve Ehlmann.



E-News provided by the City of St. Charles' Economic Development Department.



Each quarter, St. Charles County Transportation Advocate Gary Elmestad provides the St. Charles County Chambers with an update on local road projects.