O’Fallon Candidate Forum: Mayoral Candidates Talk Economic Development, Page Extension

Part I: Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) questions O'Fallon Mayoral Candidates Bill Hennessy and Dave Goewert on their views on Tuesday.

O’Fallon Candidate Forum: Mayoral Candidates Talk Economic Development, Page Extension

Part I: Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) questions O'Fallon Mayoral Candidates Bill Hennessy and Dave Goewert on their views on Tuesday.

O’Fallon Mayoral Candidates fielded questions about economic development, public safety and the Page Avenue Extension at the annual candidate forum hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) on Tuesday evening. The MYAC is composed of juniors and seniors from local public and private high schools, chosen by their school officials to learn more about local government. At the forum, each O’Fallon candidate gave a three-minute opening statement and closing statement. After that MYAC members questioned candidates, allowing a three-minute response time. Mayor Bill Hennessy's term ends in April. Hennessy is running for re-election, facing opponent Dave Goewert, an O’Fallon Police Officer who took a leave of absence to run for mayor. …

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O’Fallon Hosts Economic Development Strategic Plan Kickoff Meeting Tuesday

The event will be held in the City Council Chambers at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main St.

O'Fallon Business Spotlight

Starting a Small Business in O'Fallon: Finding a Business Location

"O'Fallon Patch" rounds up tips and resources for finding a business location in town.

Welcome back to our series on how to start a small business in O’Fallon. This week, we're offering tips and resources on how to choose the ideal O’Fallon location for your business. Last week’s experts, Richard Shoaf and Chris Coleman, are back with more tips for potential small business owners. Why choose O’Fallon for your small business? As O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy said in a letter to potential owners, the city is full of dedicated businesses and enthusiastic residents. “Our Economic Development team is available to both new and existing businesses in order to help identify opportunities for growth and development within our great city,” reads Hennessy’s letter. “Our focus on business retention allows us to maintain a long-term …

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