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"NCI brings together a committed
and respected group of people who are willing to be active participants
in working to set and attain postive goals for our community and the people
of North County. In any situation, the difference we make begins with
being involved, and NCI stands for active involvement in our region. Our
advancement of cooperation between business, citizens and government,
and our dedication to social and economic issues is paramount to the continued
success of our organization, and our region. I am proud to be from North
County, and most certainly take pride in being part of the work that NCI
does to make a positive difference to the people and businesses of North
County."
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Michael Spreng
State Representative, District 76
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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
IN NORTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY
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Facts About North St. Louis
County
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North County is home
to:
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Nearly 400,000 residents
(2000 census) |
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Lambert-St. Louis International
Airport, the nation's 14th busiest airport,
currently constructing a $1.1 billion
runway expansion |
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Two of the area's largest
business parks, Earth City and Park
370. There are more than 17,000 workers
employed by the companies in Earth City,
which has over 11 million sq.ft. of
warehouse and commercial space. |
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An estimated $2.5 billion will
be spent on redevelopment and new
development projects in North St.
Louis County in the next few years,
including the airport expansion
and surrounding municipal projects.
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A major higher education center,
University of Missouri-St. Louis,
which is currently investing over
$120 million into their campus,
including a Performing Arts Center.
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St. Louis Community College
- Florissant Valley, which is developing
a new bio-tech program and an Advanced
Manufacturing Center for technology
training. |
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Two major health care
centers, Christian Hospital and DePaul
Health Center. |
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Easy access: Interstates
70, 170, 270 and Highway 67, 367, 370,
cross North County; an international
airport, railroad, waterway, and freight
service are also convenient. |
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Approximately $370 million
in transportation improvements from
2000-2005. |
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Large and highly skilled
workforce. |
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Major employers include
American Airlines, Boeing, Emerson,
Ford, GKN, IBM, Tyco Healthcare/Mallinkrodt
Inc., and United Parcel Service. |
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More than 3,000 new homes
will be built in the next 3 years. |
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Lambert St. Louis International
Airport
UM-St. Louis Blanche Touhill
Performing Arts Center
St. Louis Community College
at Florissant Valley
Christian Hospital Northeast
SSM DePaul Health Center
Boeing
Emerson
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Your expertise will help
to make North County grow even stronger. Click
Here to see how a membership to NCI can benefit
you!
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If
you would like to become a member of North County Incorporated
and help support the work we are doing on behalf of the North
County area, please contact us at nci@northcountyinc.com.
We will be happy to send you information on membership and opportunities
to get more involved.
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