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"NCI is a true asset to the municipalities
and unincorporated area. They are helping bring positive change and attention
to North St. Louis County."
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Denny Coleman, President & CEO
St. Louis County Economic Council
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North County Incorporated
2012 Accomplishments
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| Economic
Development |
- Launched a new Business Retention Program with assistance from Ameren Missouri
- Completed a year-long research project on the Business Climate of North County with the Public Policy Research Center
- Supported incentives to enhance region’s international cargo and global competitiveness
- Developed a North County Economic Profile, now available online, showcasing the positive business climate and quality of life in the community, funded through a U.S. Bank Foundation Grant
- Supported protecting proven, performance-based tax credits that leverage private investment and stimulate employment and economic growth for region
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| Infrastructure |
- Worked with MoDOT on the I-270 Corridor Study, serving on the Community Advisory Group (CAG), to determine the necessary improvements needed to increase appropriate development and safety
- Served as an advocate for equitable transportation and infrastructure funding and continued to emphasize the maintenance of existing infrastructure
- Served on the CAG for the Northwest Parkway Study by St. Louis County
- Continued collaboration on a “Great Streets” project with the Normandy, UMSL and East-West Gateway to complete the conceptual design & began working with MoDOT on engineering design for transportation improvements along the Natural Bridge Road corridor
- Served on MoDOT’s Blanchette Bridge CAG
- Testified before the Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee on MO Transportation needs about local community concerns and funding needs
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| Education |
- Launched the North County Education
Excellence initiative to promote and highlight the positive achievements of our
local schools, students and faculty
- Supported the local autonomy of school districts and opposed legislative efforts to impose new restrictions upon the authority of local districts
- Supported legislation to improve the budgets for the University of Missouri-St. Louis and St. Louis Community College’s workforce development programs
- Participated in the St. Louis School/Business Partnership
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| Healthcare |
- Began a communication initiative to
increase awareness about positive growth and accomplishments occurring in the North County area among the staff at area hospitals
- Encouraged use of local doctors and specialists through our online Healthcare Directory
- Supported maintaining the safety net for those who cannot afford or are ineligible for health insurance, provide mental health parity, and adequately reimburse providers, in an effort to increase access to care
- Supported continuation of legislation requiring Certificate of Need for new hospitals
- Marketed hospitals’ monthly community health events to increase knowledge of preventative care and healthy living
- Hosted The Affordable Care Act Seminar for Small Business, focusing on what the new healthcare law means for small businesses
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| Marketing
& Promotion |
- Promoted ExploreNorthStLouisCounty.com, a comprehensive attractions and recreations website marketing all the historic sites, museums, entertainment, recreational opportunities, art venues, events and more
- Provided the most comprehensive regional resource website available for North County, NorthStLouisCounty.com. This provides information about North County’s resources and quality of life and information about NCI’s work and actions
- Published monthly eNewsletter, a popular member benefit that increases communication among our members about each other’s events and accomplishments
- Marketed 400+ different local events, member accomplishments and endeavors, promoting “good news” about North County, throughout North County
- Connected community and business leaders with resources in the area, responded to various requests for information about North County services. We refer these calls to member providers whenever possible
- Celebrated NCI’s 35th anniversary with a 35th Anniversary Fundraiser. The sold-out event was an elegant five-course dinner with wine pairing and auction at Hendel’s Market Café and Piano Bar
- Hosted our sixth annual NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties Recognition Reception, which connects NCI members with North County’s young and celebrates their contributions to our community, attended by more than 300 guests
- Honored several distinguished business, civic and community leaders for their contributions to the community at the 35th Annual Breakfast, attended by more than 550 guests
- Hosted a North County Legislative Reception in partnership with the area’s three Chambers of Commerce, a comprehensive North County Legislative Agenda is developed and adopted by NCI and the chambers as part of this initiative
- Sponsored Ferguson’s Twilight Walk/Run and the Mayor’s Shamrock Ball by assisting with the marketing efforts of these events
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