Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) welcomed Greg Prestemon from St. Charles, Missouri to testify before the House Small Business Committee:

I am pleased to introduce today one of my constituents, Greg Prestemon who serves as the President and CEO of the Economic Development Council of St. Charles, Missouri where he has worked to provide startup assistance, small business financing, and business attraction and retention programs for St. Charles County there in my Third Congressional District.  Mr. Prestemon has dedicated his career to making St. Charles County the most attractive destination for entrepreneurs and small businesses alike.

Prior to coming to St. Charles EDC, Mr. Prestemon was the executive director of the Grinnell 2000 foundation where he directed a multi-community development program. Previously, Mr. Prestemon worked as a professional economic developer in New York. We won’t hold that against him, because he’s become Missourian-ized now, he’s one of us.

Mr. Prestemon attended the University of Iowa where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government and subsequent Master of Arts degree in economic development with a concentration in development finance.

Mr. Prestemon, thank you for being here, always a pleasure to see you. Welcome Greg, and I look forward to your testimony.

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