MAEDC REGION

THE MAEDC REGION LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MIDWEST IS AN IDEAL PLACE TO LOCATE YOUR BUSINESS. TAKE THIS FAST-PACED TOUR THROUGH THE FACTS ABOUT OUR REGION WITH THIS VIDEO, AND YOU WILL REALIZE WHY THE MAEDC REGION IS “THE PLACE TO BE”.

 

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. The MAEDC Region offers several designated Enhanced Enterprise Zones offering potential incentives and tax benefits for businesses. Educational facilities ensure a steady supply of well-qualified workers and support local companies by providing training tailored to business needs. The region boasts a large, qualified workforce armed with the high tech skills for today’s business needs. The MAEDC Region is fortunate to have forward minded leaders in government, business and civic roles, which allows the area to continue to be vibrant for both business and recreation.

 

OTHER ADVANTAGES OF DOING BUSINESS IN THE MAEDC REGION INCLUDE:

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1. Offering access to workforce of over 100,000 armed with the skills for today’s business demands with strengths in manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, bio-fuels, food processing, call center/back office, data centers, and agriculture

2. Missouri is consistently ranked among the lowest business costs of any state by National Business Advocacy Organizations with Randolph and Howard Counties being among the lowest cost Counties in the State

3. Hundreds of acres of developable industrial land including shovel-ready sites Certified by the Missouri Department of Economic Development

4. Numerous existing industrial facilities available for immediate occupancy

5. Multiple office parks with existing “plug and play” facilities for lease and shovel-ready sites for purchase including AT&T Certified Fiber Parks

6. Aggressive State and Local incentive packages

7. Multiple Economic Development Professionals with expertise in site selection, project financing, and incentives coordination

8. Significant capacity in water/wastewater, electric, natural gas and communications/fiber

9. Centralize location in the US offering proximity to all major US markets and all major US ports

10. Highway transportation to include Interstate 70; and 4-lane US Highway 63

11. Direct rail access to Kansas City and St. Louis Missouri Intermodal Services which boast the 2nd and 3rd largest railroad terminals in the United States

12. Direct rail access to port access on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers

13. Three Regional Airports offering executive jet travel, commercial service available within 30 miles at the Columbia or Quincy Regional Airports and the Region is within a two-hour drive time of the St. Louis and Kansas City International Airports.

14. Area training and education facilities include University of Missouri, Quincy University, Truman State University, AT Still University, Central Methodist University, Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly Area Community College, State Fair Community College, John Wood Community College, Moberly Area Technical Center, Moberly Area Employer’s Training Consortium

15. Walking and biking trails, lakes and State Parks to enhance the quality of life for our citizens and help our employers attract and retain quality employees

 

Companies currently located in the MAEDC Region include:

 

1. Wal-Mart D.C., Goodyear, Everlast, Leaf Financial, Fifth Gear, Cardinal Health, Mac Rak Inc. Rack Repair, Wilson Trailer, Monnig Industries, Inovatia Laboratories, Addison Biological Laboratories, and more.