Missouri Economic Development Council (MEDC)
The Missouri Economic Development Council is the authoritative voice on economic development and related issues in Missouri. A statewide, nonprofit association of economic development professionals and community leaders, MEDC drives economic growth through program initiatives and alliances with other economic development entities.
About
MEDC drives economic growth through program initiatives and alliances with other economic development entities. This collaboration gives MEDC members access to industry-leading professional development, public policy, legislation and marketing communications programs. Whether working independently or in cooperation with partners, MEDC, its members and professional staff are effective, efficient and reliable.
Priorities of the Program of Work include:
- Professional Development – expand educational and career opportunities for MEDC members through a multi-faceted professional development program
- Public Policy – actively participate by serving as a trusted resource on issues related to community and economic development
- Communications – conduct internal and external communications via all media channels to inform members, elected and appointed officials and the public of MEDC’s resources, actions and opportunities
- Marketing – create avenues for MEDC members to leverage marketing resources, receive guidance and recognition for marketing efforts while coordinating with strategic partners to support the attraction and expansion of jobs and investment in Missouri
- Volunteer Education Development – provide economic development education, training and information to elected officials, volunteers and the public.
Membership
MEDC provides members with many avenues to put their individual talents and interests to work for the common good:
- Serve as a liaison between cities and businesses seeking to locate in Missouri
- Voice concerns about regulatory, infrastructure, legislative and other community and industry issues
- Participate in special task forces to review and/or create economic development strategies for specific industry growth.
Services Provided
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Tax Credits
Libraries and Research Organizations
- Business Research Resources
- Demographic/Census Data
Marketing/Sales
- Demographics/Census Data
- Competitive Analysis
Networking Organizations
- Geographically Based
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- HUB zone Certification
Economic and Site Development
- Tax Credits
Human Resources
- Workforce Incentives
Mentoring
- Peer Mentoring
