NCI NEWS
Your Voice Is Important!
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 is Election Day.
Visit the St. Louis County Board of Elections Website page
• NCI’s Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 at 10 am
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Check Out Your Organization’s Listing in the North County Inc.’s Online Member Directory
At NCI, we strive to connect people, ideas, and resources to create strong partnerships within the community. Our member directory will be updated using data from our contact database. If you see any incorrect information in our online directory, please inform Alex at agivens@northcountyinc.com
Looking to hire? We can assist.
NCI members can now post a job on our website for free. All you have to do is fill out this short online form on our website.
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NEWS IN NORTH COUNTY
University of Missouri St. Louis and The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Team Up
UMSL is working with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri to increase access to higher education. Under a new partnership agreement, the university will provide $5,250 Gold Scholarships to Girl Scouts who enroll full-time as first-time freshmen beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. UMSL will also offer last-dollar scholarship awards to Girl Scouts who have received the GSEM Changemaker Scholarship or the GSUSA Gold Award.
My Milestones by Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank has a financial wellness platform, My Milestones. It is designed to help you take control of your financial life and achieve your goals. Get help to improve your financial knowledge or how you can save for an emergency. You can learn more and get started by clicking this link.
Senior Property Tax Freeze Program
The St. Louis County Department of Revenue has launched the Senior Property Tax Freeze Program application. This program freezes certain real property taxes for eligible seniors. You can apply or learn more about the senior property tax freeze by clicking this on the St. Louis County website link. The application deadline is June 30, 2025.
The Holidays are right around the corner: Shop Local and Support a Great Cause
Soulcraft Now Offers Custom, Handcrafted, Engraved Items
Are you looking for handcrafted items for clients or employee gifts this coming holiday season? Elevate your gifts with custom-engraved items! Soulcraft offers a variety of items like the cherry hardwood coasters pictured below (or other hardwood choices). Charcuterie boards are also available or something unique can be designed just for you. All proceeds go to support Soulcraft’s mission to make things good. Learn more about their mission by clicking this link.
Neighborhood Leadership Fellows
Creating Whole Communities, in partnership with the University of Missouri-St. Louis, University of Missouri Extension, and St. Louis Promise Zone-St. Louis Economic Development Partnership has opened applications for the 8th annual Neighborhood Leadership Fellows, an advanced leadership training program. The application deadline is November 15, 2024. Learn more about this program.
Now Hiring:
Catering to You
Interested in becoming a part of the Catering to You staff? Positions are available for Kitchen & Floor Management. Five years of customer service or management experience is preferred. Send your resume to Danielle at: Danielle@ctystl.com.
Old Town Donuts
Opening positions are available at Old Town Donuts for mornings, afternoons, and evenings. This is a perfect weekend/after-school job for students, retirees, and seniors. Please apply in-store at their Florissant or Cottleville location.
City of Ferguson
The city is looking to hire a Code Inspector & Administrative Assistant. Get all the details by visiting their website. Email your resume to:rstpierre@fergusoncity.com
CONGRATS
Spirit of Little Bit Award Honoree
Congrats to NCI Executive Board Member, Jennings School District Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Paula Knight for being honored with the Spirit of Excellence in Education Award Winner by The Little Bit Foundation.
NSC is a Technology Grant and Green Award Recipient
The Normandy School Collaborative’s Early Learning Center received the prestigious Inventionland Education Grant. This $75,000 grant will support hands-on, innovative learning experiences.
Cybersecurity at UMSL ranks in the top 3 nationally.
The University of Missouri St. Louis cybersecurity program was named 3rd in the country by Fortune Media The program offers two areas of emphasis: approaching cybersecurity from a management perspective and a technical perspective. Learn more by taking a look at the article.
EVENTS AROUND THE COMMUNITY
Your Opinion Matters-Help Shape St. Louis County’s Future
Join St. Louis County at an upcoming open house to learn more about the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Share potential solutions to tackle challenging issues like housing or transportation. Learn more at StLouisCounty2050.com.
It is not too late? Get Your Tickets Today.
You can still get tickets for the Rotary Club of Florissant’s Annual Charity Dinner and Auction. Join us on Friday, November 8th at 6:30 pm. Proceeds stay local and help area charities fulfill their missions, improving our community and helping our residents in need. Use this link to purchase a ticket.
RGSD Community Walk
Join Riverview School District on Nov. 9 for a community walk. District officials and staff will visit homes in the area to speak with families, thank them for supporting the school district students, and emphasize the importance of attendance.
Annual Veterans Day Parade
The City of Florissant will be holding its Veteran’s Day Parade on November 10th, starting at 1 pm. Join in the festival atmosphere and have fun with music, food, and even awards. The St. Louis Veterans Coalition will be honoring several St. Louis area veterans with awards, and the community will be honoring our 2024 Florissant Veteran of the Year, Ron Smith.
Virtual Fundraising Event
Join the Affinia Healthcare Foundation for a virtual fundraising event, The Spirit of Giving for Health Equity. This is a weeklong fundraiser to support the Affinia Healthcare Foundation’s mission to address the unmet healthcare needs of the St. Louis community. The event will run from November 13-20, 2024. Details are available here.
2024 Nite of Stars Gala
Join the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce for their Winter Wonderland 2024 Nite of Stars Gala on December 6th, 2024 from 6-11 pm. Located at Orlando’s Event & Conference Center, 2050 Dorsett Rd.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Purchase a ticket or sponsorship today.
Old Town Donuts November Special
midnight on Nov. 7.
Save The Date- 2025 Ferguson Twilight Run
Celebration Luncheon
Save the date for Christian Hospital’s 8th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon on January 17, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm. Check back here for all the event details.
FOCUS STL Leadership St. Louis
Attend the upcoming free FOCUS STL informational session on Jan. 16th, 2025 from noon to 1 pm to learn how you can become a part of their next cohort. Learn from program alumni, hear about the selection process and so much more. Register today by using this link.
Marygrove Young Professionals
Marygrove’s young professionals board is recruiting new members. The mission of the board is to engage and inspire young professionals to raise awareness and funds to help children, youth, and families in need find hope and healing. For more details contact Annie Lorenz at (314) 830-6249 or via email at alorenz@mgstl.org.