Youth Opportunity Programs

Regional Economic Development Inc. (REDI) is a public-private partnership dedicated to fostering economic growth in Columbia and Boone County, Missouri. Their mission is to attract new businesses and quality jobs, expand existing legacy businesses, and support the growth of startup ventures, all with the aim of creating job opportunities and promoting upward economic mobility in the region. With a strong focus on education, research, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and high-tech industries, REDI works to enhance the area's economy and community. They provide resources and support to local businesses, connect entrepreneurs with a network of peers and resources through the REDI Hub, and manage the Minority Business Program, which offers business resources and maintains the City of Columbia's Minority and Women-Owned Business Directory.Generated from the website

The Rolla Regional Economic Commission in Rolla, MO is a diverse board of businesses and organizations dedicated to fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life in the community. With a strong partnership between the local government, Missouri University of Science and Technology, and community leaders, Rolla offers a diverse and educated workforce, excellent schools, and a culture of innovation. Located only 90 minutes from St. Louis and Springfield, Phelps County, where Rolla is situated, provides a telecommunity with a big quality of life and a low cost of living. With hundreds of miles of trails, beautiful landscapes, and continuous economic growth, Phelps County is an ideal place to call home. The region is also home to major employers such as Mo-Sci Corporation and Phelps Health, a leading regional referral center serving over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri.Generated from the website

Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC) is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1988 to promote growth and investment in Moberly and Randolph County, Missouri. Through partnerships with local entities, MAEDC works to attract new businesses and investments to enhance the quality of life for residents in the region. With a strategic location in the center of the US population, robust transportation and infrastructure systems, and a large and highly skilled workforce, the MAEDC region offers favorable conditions for businesses. The organization provides economic development services to Howard County as well, through a partnership with the Howard County Economic Development Council.Generated from the website