News regarding St. Charles area businesses
Mayor Lora Vitek, acting as Liquor Control Commissioner, enforced local ordinances for two businesses at the June 19, 2023, hearing of the St. Charles Liquor Control Commission. The Commission considers alcohol, tobacco, and massage license issues.
The City of St. Charles is thrilled to announce that Whole Foods Market will be opening its doors at the former Blue Goose Market site in downtown St. Charles.
Derek Conley has been appointed Director of Economic Development for the City of St. Charles. Conley’s appointment is effective March 7, 2022.
The City is implementing new eProcurement software that will automatically notify registered suppliers when a new bid, quote, or proposal opportunity is available. When registering, vendors select categories for which they want to receive email notifications regarding solicitation opportunities and status updates.
There is no cost to vendors to register or participate. Step-by-step directions guide interested suppliers through the entire registration and solicitation process.
In October, staff from the City’s Community and Economic Development Department attended the annual Deal Making Convention at Navy Pier in Chicago hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The event offered an opportunity to promote the City of St. Charles as a place to do business and network with developers, real estate professionals and retailers looking to expand their presence in the Chicagoland area. Continue reading more about this, including what developers were interested in, in our Inside St. Charles blog.
There are more than 2,000 business here in St. Charles. Browse through the many options of retail, service, entertainment, and natural attractions listed in the St. Charles Business Alliance Destination Guide and St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory.
Mayor Raymond Rogina, acting as Liquor Control Commissioner, enforced local liquor ordinances for one local business at a hearing before the St. Charles Liquor Control Commission on April 15, 2019.
Unfortunately, scammers don’t take time off for the holidays. We have received reports from businesses about a couple of scams.
The City’s Community & Economic Development Department just launched a new web portal aimed at attracting potential businesses to St. Charles. The Think St.
Matching grants are available for approved improvements to the landscape and streetscape of downtown properties located in Special Service Area SSA1B or frontage properties on Main St., Randall Rd., Kirk Rd. and Rt. 38.
