If you’re considering starting a business in the St. Louis metropolitan area, choose O’Fallon, MO, as your home base. A six-time Money Magazine “Best Place to Live,” O’Fallon offers the convenience and commerce of large-city living and the local feel of a tight-knit community. Select O’Fallon, part of the city’s Economic Development Department, is ready to assist you in developing your business and looks forward to welcoming you to the area.

This city is an advantageous place to start or relocate a business. With prime real estate available, a central location, an educated workforce, and reliable transportation and infrastructure, it’s easy to see why large employers like Mastercard® and Citi® call O’Fallon home. There are also countless small businesses that thrive in the area, bringing local products and services to the community.

When it comes to lifestyle and cost of living, you’d be hard pressed to find a better city than O’Fallon. It’s been named one of America’s safest cities, and with award-winning public school districts, private schools, and major universities all within the area, it’s an ideal location to raise a family. Its cost of living is far below the U.S. metro average, making it an extremely affordable place to live and work.

This economic development center offers valuable assistance in getting your business started, including locating building sites, providing data on available business spaces, and providing sponsorship opportunities at community events. Their Open in the ‘O’ program is aimed at helping small businesses grow and provides essential resources and information for fledgling companies.

With over 1,850 commercial organizations, O’Fallon is a thriving, business-friendly community that supports and encourages local enterprises. Visit Select O’Fallon online or call them at (636) 379-5532 to learn more about their economic development opportunities.