Regional Economic Development Inc. (REDI) – Columbia

Regional Economic Development Inc. (REDI) is a private/public partnership of the City of Columbia, Boone County, the University of Missouri and local private businesses. REDI works to help attract, support and grow businesses in Columbia and Boone County.

About

Regional Economic Development Inc. (REDI) is a private/public partnership of the City of Columbia, Boone County, the University of Missouri and local private businesses. REDI works to help attract, support and grow businesses in Columbia and Boone County.

For entrepreneurs, REDI offers business counseling, mentors and educational events to help get your business idea off the ground.

REDI also offers the Innovation Hub, an affordable 24/7 co-working space with amenities and support for entrepreneurs and startups.

Visit the Innovation Hub on Wednesdays, 9 – 10 a.m., for 1 Million Cups, a weekly educational event for entrepreneurs and their supporters.

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Small Business Policy
  • Missouri Business Issues

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources

Networking Organizations

  • Geographically Based
  • Small Business/General

Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space

  • Incubator Space
  • Coworking Space (Specialty)

Tax Services

  • Tax Credits

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling
Contact Information
Lisa Driskel Hawxby