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NCI's Annual Golf Tournament

North County Incorporated (NCI) hosted over 120 golfers for its Annual Golf Tournament at Glen Echo Country Club on September 8. Participants enjoyed beautiful weather and fantastic networking opportunities throughout the day.

Thank you to our Event Sponsors:

Gold sponsors: BJC Healthcare Christian Hospital, City of Florissant, Commerce Bank, City of Hazelwood, Enterprise Mobility, Mercy, Negwer Materials, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, Saint Louis County, University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley.  

Silver sponsors: Bommarito Automotive Group and Stifel 

Small and home-based businesses and entrepreneurs are welcome.

Join NCI on November 17 (3 to 5 PM) at the St. Louis Area Food Bank for a chance to volunteer and tour the facility.

🚨Spots are limited—RSVP to hold your place.🚨

✉️ Email agivens@northcountyinc.com or 📞 call 314-895-6241 to RSVP immediately.

Early Protection Starts Now: Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines at Mercy Pharmacy

Flu season is approaching, and early vaccination is your best defense. Mercy Pharmacies offer walk-in flu (ages 7+) and COVID-19 (ages 12+) vaccines at hospital campus locations and 25 local Dierbergs stores. High-dose flu shots are available for seniors 65+.

No appointment is needed—just bring your ID and insurance card. Find your nearest Mercy Pharmacy location today using this link.

My Milestones by Commerce

Pallottine Retreat and Conference Center Has a New Look

Clear Connections Speaker Tour with the MSD

With updated rates appearing on recent bills, MSD Project Clear reminds eligible residents that financial help is available. Qualifying low-income households, seniors, and individuals with disabilities can receive a 50% discount on monthly wastewater charges through the Customer Assistance Program. To learn more, invite an MSD Project Clear speaker to present at your organization’s spring meeting using this link.

MetroLink completes $62M platform security and fare gate rollout

Bi-State Development has completed its $62 million, two-year project to convert all 38 MetroLink platforms into a closed transit system. Official fare collection technology and turnstiles are now fully operational across the entire light-rail network to ensure all riders pay before boarding. Read the article.

Expansion and investment coming to Hazelwood

Jarrell Contracting is expanding its Hazelwood footprint with a new 191,000-square-foot headquarters and operations center, creating 105 new jobs in the region. As one of the Midwest's premier family-owned mechanical contractors, the company's growth marks a major investment in the local community. Learn more.

Saint Louis Zoo American Red Wolf Pups Released to Wild

For the first time in Saint Louis Zoo history, three critically endangered American Red Wolf pups were fostered into a wild family in North Carolina. The release was coordinated through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the AZA SAFE Program. Learn More.

Zoo Staff collect pups at Sears Lehmann Jr. Wildlife Reserve; Right Photo Description: USFWS places zoo-born pups in a wild den

Left Photo credit: Saint Louis Zoo; Right Photo Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Congrats

Congratulations to NCI Executive Board Member and Jennings School District's Dr. Paula Knight, along with Tamiko Armstead and Rich McClure, on being honored for their contributions to education.

On Oct. 17, at the St. Louis American Foundation's 39th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala, Superintendent of the Jennings School District and NCI Vice Chair Dr. Paula Knight will be recognized with the Stellar Performer Award.

Mayor Lowery Earns Certified Municipal Official Designation

Congratulations to NCI Executive Board Member Mayor Tim Lowery of the City of Florissant on being recognized as a Certified Municipal Official by the Missouri Municipal League (MML) at its 92nd Annual Conference. This designation, awarded through the MML Governance Institute, honors municipal officials dedicated to ongoing professional development, leadership training, and excellence in local governance.

(Image Credit: Facebook Page, City of Florissant)

Congratulations to The Little Bit Foundation

Huge congratulations to The Little Bit Foundation on being named "Best Local Non-Profit" in the St. Louis American Reader's Choice Awards—a well-deserved recognition for their incredible impact in our community!

UMSL College of Business Dean Shu Schiller Recognized for Regional Leadership

Dean Shu Schiller has been named one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s Most Influential Business Women for 2026! This award highlights her dedication to expanding research, strengthening academic programs, and connecting UMSL’s College of Business with the St. Louis community. Learn More.

Shu Schiller, dean of UMSL’s Ed G. Smith College of Business

(Photo Credit: Dilip Vishwanat/St. Louis Business Journal)

Big News for North County Innovative School!

In recent news, the Missouri Charter Public School Commission has officially voted to sponsor NCIS. This major milestone clears the path towards the schools opening in August 2027.

Events Around The Community

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Special School District Career and Leisure Day Exploration

Join the Special School District on Friday, September 25th, from 10 am to 1 pm for Career and Leisure Exploration. For more information, please contact Nancy Richey at 314-989-7257 or email nrichey@ssdmo.org

Old Town Donuts :

September 2026 Special

The Hidden Housing Crisis: Home Repair in St. Louis County

The UMSL Community Innovation and Action Center and St. Louis REALTORS® are teaming up to discuss home repair and preservation—a critical component of our local housing landscape. Purchase your ticket.

When: Tuesday, September 29

Lunch & Networking: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Program: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Where: Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 North Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132

City of Ferguson-Wide Yard Sale

Time to clear out those closets, basements, and garages! Join friends and neighbors across Ferguson on Saturday, October 3, for our annual City-Wide Yard Sale. It’s a wonderful day to explore our community, meet neighbors, and find amazing deals—or turn your clutter into extra cash.

Hosting a sale? Don't forget to register your location ahead of time so local shoppers know right where to find you!

SSM Health Foundations Bright Night Gala

Mark your calendars for the SSM Health Foundations Bright Night Gala on October 17th, 2026. Become a sponsor or learn more.

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