Inside the EEZ Part 1: A fit for Columbia?
A proposed enhanced enterprise zone in Columbia has generated a lot of discussion for the last few months. Concerns about the designation of blight required for the EEZ have been widely discussed in...
View ArticleInside the EEZ Part 2: Where is blight? And where isn't it?
Regional Economic Development Inc., or REDI, proposed an Enhanced Enterprise Zone in Columbia in February. The state program offers tax incentives to businesses investing in economically depressed...
View ArticleInside the EEZ Part 3: A closer look at the program
In February, Regional Economic Development, Inc. proposed an Enhanced Enterprise Zone in Columbia. Facing a public backlash, city council has thrown out the original proposal, and will possibly start...
View ArticleKirksville development org. recognized for school funding
Kirksville Regional Economic Development (K-REDI) was recognized by the new Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health for helping jump start the school’s funds with their initial donation.
View ArticleREDI to Columbia city council: rescind EEZ ordinance
Columbia’s economic development leaders are officially asking the Columbia City Council to effectively drop the effort to create an enhanced enterprise zone, or EEZ, in the city.
View ArticleState tax-credit bill makes its way through senate, but comes with a price
Sponsored by Eric Schmitt of St. Louis County, the Missouri Export Incentive Act would create some new tax incentives, and put caps on others. The bill creating new tax credits cleared a Senate...
View ArticleREDI doesn't support removal of Columbia postal center
The Board of Directors of Regional Economic Development Inc., or REDI, says it’s not ready for the U.S. Postal Service to cut jobs in Columbia.The Postal Service currently is considering moving 42 of...
View ArticlePresident of Regional Economic Development, Inc. to retire
The Columbia business landscape hasn't always been as commercial as it is now. Mike Brooks has been a fixture in the city's business outlook for five years, but that reign is coming to an end as...
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