Thank you for choosing the City of Wentzville for your business! The mission of the City of Wentzville's Economic Development Office is to enhance the economic vitality of Wentzville and maintain its outstanding quality of place. This is accomplished through the retention and expansion of existing businesses and by attracting new businesses like yours to the community. We are here to help you at any step along the way!
Use the drop-down menu below to view the City's "Starting Your Business in Wentzville" checklist. To access a PDF of the checklist, please click
here. For a list of important numbers, see below or click
here. If you have questions, please contact the Economic Development Office by calling
(636) 327-5101 or emailing
ecodev@wentzvillemo.org.
STEP 1: Setting up your business
STEP 2: Making contact with the City
- Remember, all new development must go through Community Development/Planning and Zoning.
STEP 3: Completing all the necessary applications
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If your businesses will be selling packaged liquor or liquor by the drink, you must obtain the following three permits:
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A City Liquor License
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A State Liquor License (District III Counties Served: Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis County and the City of St. Louis)
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A County Liquor License
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Additional Licensing may be required by the City. Contact the Economic Development Office for information on the following licenses:
STEP 4: Setting up your services
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Apply for gas service.
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Apply for electric service.
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Apply for telephone/communications service.
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Choose a solid waste service provider.
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Apply for mail service with the United States Postal Service USPS.
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Water/Wastewater will be a part of your application for your Inspections and Business License (see Step 3)
Wentzville Fire Protection District Requirements
Please be aware that in addition to any City, county and/or state requirements/permits/licenses, you must also contact the Wentzville Fire Protection District (WFPD) for permits/inspections. You can reach the WFPD at (636) 332-9869 or visit Wentzville Fire Protection District.
Important Phone Numbers - City of Wentzville
Economic Development Office
(636) 327-5101
Utility Information
(636) 639-2155 or (636) 327-5101
City Clerk
(636) 327-5101
Business License & Liquor License
Community Development Department
(636) 327-5101
Planning & Zoning inquiries, Inspections, Review, Building
and Demolition Permits
Important Phone Numbers - Economic Development Partners
Economic Development Center of St. Charles County (EDC)
(636) 441-6880
Small Business Development Center
(636) 970-3000
St. Charles City-County Library District
(636) 441-0794 Business Resources ext. 1145
Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce
(636) 327-6914
SCORE
(866) 726-7340
Additional Resources
Missouri Secretary of State
(573) 751-4153
St. Charles County Dept of Health
(636) 949-1800
Missouri State Liquor License District III
(314) 416-6280
St. Charles County Registrar Liquor License
(636) 949-7560