Live. Work. Explore.
The MAEDC Region is a world-class business location and the heart of the north-central Missouri industry and technology community. Our dynamic companies, well-educated and highly skilled workforce, excellent school systems and cultural amenities make the MAEDC Region one of the most desirable places to live and work in the United States.

About Us
Organized in 1988 to promote growth and investment in Moberly and Randolph County, MAEDC is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, public/private partnership that works to promote new investment in the area to increase the quality of life of our citizens. In 2013, Howard County joined, and today the organization represents a two-county partnership.
Why the MAEDC Region?
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Missouri is ranked 1st in corporate facilities and expansions
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Located in the center of the US population
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Robust transportation and infrastructure system
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Large and highly skilled workforce
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Low development costs and ease of doing business
692
Total Employer Establishments
34,928
Total Population
$55,000
Median Household Income
57.7%
Civilian Labor Force
QuickFacts: Howard County, Missouri. Randolph County, Missouri. Combined Data. (2022). Census Bureau QuickFacts; United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/howardcountymissouri
MAEDC is the economic development provider for Howard County through a partnership with the
Howard County Economic Development Council.
Meet the Team



Randy Asbury, President
Randy has been the Director of Business Development for the Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation since August 21, 2019. He is now serving as President.
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Tina Bealmer, Administrative Assistant
Tina Bealmer leads the administrative team for Moberly Area Economic Development where she has been a valued member of the group since 2009. She is a graduate of the Heartland Economic Development Course.
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Kaylee Paffrath, Director of Business Development
Kaylee Paffrath is a lifelong resident of Missouri, having been born and raised in Mexico, Missouri. She received her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration (’12) and Masters of Business Administration (’22) from Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri.
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Get in Touch
115 N. Williams | P.O. Box 549 |Moberly, Missouri 65270
(660) 263-8811



