Educational Resources

The WSCC Chamber places importance in providing educational resources for our members to help improve their businesses and personal growth.

Economic Development Council of St. Charles County (EDC) mission is “to be a catalyst fostering growth so businesses, institutions, communities, and individuals succeed and flourish in St. Charles County and metro St. Louis.” As a non-governmental, 501(c)(4) public-private partnership, the EDC annual budget is approximately $2 million, with less than 10% coming from local government support.

EDC – https://www.edcscc.com/?fbclid=IwAR0nEK7b6BNeJPIMPYAjXPt8SpkB14ANwijfFWaS7wooGVbQdAFIbb6Pczs

On behalf of the Missouri Department of Transportation St. Charles County Area Engineer Andy Tuerck and the MoDOT St. Charles Area Team, we are pleased to inform you of an upcoming improvement project on Interstate 70 between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z.

This project will upgrade the current four-lane section of I-70 between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z to a six-lane section. In addition, there will be an auxiliary lane (exit only lanes) between Route Z and Wentzville Parkway so I-70 will have eight lanes for this short section.

Funding has been secured for this work, and construction is currently scheduled to begin in the fall of 2023. I know the work is still several years away, but we felt it was important to begin the outreach effort and allow you all to learn more details and see our contact information on our website if you have questions as we move forward. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone who may be interested as well.

Missouri Department of Transportation – https://www.modot.org/i-70-improvements-wentzville-parkway-route-z

Missouri Intern Connect exists to build a bridge between employers and tomorrow’s workforce. Established by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2018, this service helps Missouri students gain valuable career experience while simultaneously giving employers better access to the talent they need for tomorrow’s economy.

Missouri Intern Connect is a product of the Missouri Chamber’s Missouri 2030 strategic initiative. The research behind Missouri 2030 uncovered that workforce was one of the main concerns for our state’s employers — many organizations were struggling to find the talented workers they needed. In addition, the state overall was experiencing a troubling trend: Many young workers were choosing to leave Missouri for opportunities elsewhere.

Missouri Intern Connect addresses these issues by providing an easy way for students to connect with valuable internship experiences inside Missouri. These experiences give young people a connection to employers and lead to job opportunities which provide a powerful incentive to stay in Missouri.

Missouri InterConnect – https://www.mointernconnect.com/

Watch how business leaders can play an important role in suicide prevention and take actionable steps for mentally healthier, safer workplaces and communities.

On-Demand Webinar (FREE): Work Place Strategies for Suicide Prevention – https://vimeo.com/570019122www.wentzvillemo.gov/newsletters

SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, they have provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs.

SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Thanks to this generous support from the SBA and because of the selfless contributions of our more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers, they are able to deliver most of our offerings at no cost. Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs starts small businesses and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses.

SCORE – www.score.org

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Welcome to the St. Charles County Department of Workforce & Business Development, operator of the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County. They have help people find jobs and companies find people! Their department has successfully administered employment and training programs since 1972 through funding provided by the Missouri Division of Workforce Development and the U.S. Department of Labor, and now provides important services to job-seekers and area businesses in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014.

St. Charles County Workforce Development – https://www.sccmo.org/163/Workforce-Business-Developmentwww.score.org

Attention, Wentzville business owners! In 2021, The Biz will take flight under a new title as The Buzz. This new eNewsletter will offer economic development updates, helpful business tips, marketing resources and more! Please note: This will be a virtual newsletter, so hardcopies will not be available.

The Buzz Newsletter – www.wentzvillemo.gov/newsletters