Open a Business Downtown

Downtown St. Charles offers outstanding business opportunities in a historic and picturesque, yet vibrant setting.  We are pleased that you are considering it as a location for your business.  This is one of the first and most important business decisions you will make.  Whether you have already decided to open a business in Downtown St. Charles, or are still weighing your options, we are here to help.

Downtown St. Charles Business Resources

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership works closely with the City of St. Charles Economic Development Department, community businesses and other non-profits to offer assistance and support as you start or expand your business here.  Together, we stand ready to help coordinate the services and gather the data you may need, such as:

• Site selection assistance
• Business incentive information
• Marketing Tools
• Economic and industry data

• Community Profile
• Residential Survey Results
• Census Demographic Overview Report
• St. Charles Municipality
• 1/3/5 Mile Radii from Municipal Building in Downtown St. Charles
• 5/5/15 Minute Drive-Time Radii from Municipal Building in Downtown St. Charles
• Economic Incentives
• Corridor Improvement Program
• Facade Improvement Program
• Opportunity Gap in Central Business District
• Electric Rates Comparison
• Information About Downtown Festivals and Events 
   
• Map of Downtown St. Charles
• Downtown Business Directory

Downtown St. Charles: The Right Location

In addition to our great support system, there are many other reasons to consider Downtown St. Charles for your business:

• High traffic counts from four highways
• A pedestrian-friendly streetscape, with parks, bike and walking paths
• Easy way-finding tools, such as our Downtown Business Directory, Bike Map and Parking Map
• Ample free parking
• Award winning events that generate local and out-of-state visitors
• Average St. Charles household income of $110,000
• Ongoing 1^st Street Redevelopment Project of prime real estate

The Downtown St. Charles Partnership is happy to answer any questions you may have, discuss how Downtown St. Charles fits into your business plan, and assist you as you open and grow your business here. To schedule an appointment, contact the Downtown St. Charles Partnership at 630-443.3967.

Available Commercial Real Estate

We invite you to discover the business opportunities that await you in Downtown St. Charles.  From the unique charm of a beautifully maintained, historic building to new or existing space in a mixed-use development, we have what you are looking for.

Click here to see a list of available commercial properties.