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Jobs, Term Limits, Health Care Top Concerns of Area »
Heath care, term limits and "jobs, jobs, jobs" were the key topics of interest when more than 225 community, civic, and business leaders attended the Legislative Reception for North County Feb. 18 at SSM DePaul Health Center. Most of the state elected officials listed jobs as the top priority in the area, but some voiced concerns about the [...]
Free Home Buying Seminar Offered »
Learn what it takes to purchase a home by attending Neighbors Credit Union’s Home Buying Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 18, sponsored by Neighbors Credit Union and conducted by a mortgage loan expert. The seminar is free and there are no sales pitches, just free educational information. Registration is 6:15 - 6:30 p.m. with the seminar from [...]
Kim Bakker is New Chair of North County Inc., 4 New »
The Board of Directors for North County Incorporated (NCI), a regional development association, has elected Kim Bakker as Chairwoman for 2010. This is a one-year term, beginning in January 2010. Bakker succeeds Lillie Dumas, Vice-President of Commerce Bank, who served as North County Incorporated’s Chairwoman in 2009. “I have had the [...]
ACE Learning Center ribbon cutting »
ACE Learning Center Administration offices held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 22 at the new office, 209 rue St. Louis in Old Town Florissant. ACE contracts with many St. Louis County and North Kansas City area schools to work with students who are not meeting the necessary requirements of traditional schooling. Most of the students the [...]
North County Inc. Announces Support Prop. E-911, »
North County Inc. Announces Support Prop. E-911, 1/10th of 1-Cent Sales Tax The North County Incorporated (NCI) Board of Directors approved a resolution stating support of Proposition E-911, which will be included on the Nov. 3rd ballot. They are encouraging local residents and businesses to support this issue and the one-tenth of one [...]
Florissant Considers Limiting Off-Site Business Sale »
BY CAROL ARNETT The Florissant City Council met in an executive session last week before the regular council meeting to discuss two unrelated items: offsite sales and texting while driving. The discussion about offsite sales was prompted by a sale that Johnny Londoff Chevrolet recently held at the Flower Valley Shopping Center. [...]
11th Annual Ecumenical Holiday Dinner Involves 6 »
The 11th Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Dinner is planned Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 1765 Charbonier Road. Thanks to the generous support of local businesses and individuals, this meal is being provided to anyone who wants to attend free of charge. Volunteers from six North County churches are [...]
Residents Oppose Casino Plans Near Columbia Bottom »
Led by the Spanish Lake Community Association, residents came to the St. Louis County Planning Commission public hearing Monday night objecting to plans for a casino and entertainment complex near Columbia Bottom. SLCA president, Dora Gianoulakis, told the planning commission that the Spanish Lake community does not want this casino. [...]
North County Inc. Names 30 Leaders in Their Thirties »
North County Incorporated has named this year’s 30 Leaders in their Thirties Leadership Award recipients. This remarkable group of up-and-coming professionals and volunteers, all of whom are making a significant difference in the North County area, will be recognized at the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties reception on [...]
North County Inc. To Support, Partner With 2010 U.S. »
The North County Incorporated (NCI) Board of Directors approved a resolution at their July board meeting stating support of and partnership with the 2010 Census. They are encouraging local residents and businesses to participate in events and initiatives to raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and to increase participation. NCI [...]
