New Events, New Businesses, and New Beginnings
The first Tour de Florissant – Missouri State Championship bike races were a big success. The City only had one month to plan for this, and we received some great positive feedback from Big Shark Bicycle Company and USA Cycling about the City of Florissant and their desire to return. We are hopeful with more time to plan and promote it we can make it even bigger and better in the future. Event sponsored by Big Shark, St. Louis.
After the races USA Cycling surveys their participants and they gave us some great feedback that I thought was interesting and show why events like this are important to promote Florissant: 70% of the riders said it was their first time in Florissant, 92% said they should keep developing this event in Florissant, and 79% said they visited a Florissant restaurant or business while they were here.
New Businesses to Highlight
Sugarfire submitted plans and passed P&Z for a new restaurant at the corner of Lafayette and N. Hwy 67 in the former Kunkel’s Auto Repair. This should be going to the City Council at the next meeting. This is their first in North County and it will be the first majority female owned Sugarfire. The new restaurant at 1290 N. Hwy 67 is expected to open in late fall.
Bath & Body Works has signed a lease at the Shoppes at Cross Keys to occupy half of the former Lane Bryant store. The other 3,500 sq. feet will be leased to another tenant. Cross Keys is now 98% leased.
Expanding Businesses to Highlight
Old Town Donuts
Old Town Donuts has been serving up delicious treats since 1968 and they are now expanding next door into the old Don Henefer's Jewelry location. This new expansion is in direct response to growing demand and business needs.
Latte Lounge
Latte Lounge has been serving up delicious coffee in Florissant since 2019 and last month they announced they will be expanding! Latte Lounge will be doubling in size as they take over the former insurance office next door. We cannot wait to see what they have planned for the new space.
Bebe’s Bake Shoppe
Bebe's Bake Shoppe recently celebrated their 1 year anniversary in Florissant and due to demand they have decided to make some changes and are shifting from a cookie cafe to a full service bakery with coffee and tea as well. Their expanded hours and menu offerings will accommodate the increased interest among the community, and we are excited to see what their new offerings!