Inside EcoDevo

We sit down with Kristie Davis and Shelle Jacobs, Director and Deputy Director of the Missouri One Start Division, to discuss the Intern and Apprentice Recruitment Act (IARA) and the Credential Training Program. Both programs aim to strengthen Missouri's workforce by helping businesses recruit, train and upskill their workforce.

Director Stephen Foutes and Public Relations Specialist Katie Blake, with the Division of Tourism, discuss summer tourism hotspots around the state of Missouri.

Shawna Searcy, Deputy Director of the Regional Engagement Division, discusses the latest developments in the Kansas City region. Shawna provides an overview of the area's economic strengths, explains how DED's programs have supported recent business expansions, and more.

Shari Schenewerk, North Regional Manager for the Regional Engagement Division discusses the latest developments in our state's north region. Shari provides an overview of the area's economic strengths, explains how DED's programs have supported recent business expansions, and more.

We look back at the first quarter of 2024 to highlight the incredible collaboration that's driving economic growth statewide. Whether for business expansion or community development, teamwork is a critical part of the process. Thankfully, our incredible partners are helping make it happen!

Mitch Rademan, Central Regional Manager for the Regional Engagement Division, discusses the latest developments in our state's central region. Mitch provides an overview of the area's economic strengths, ideal transportation infrastructure, dedicated workforce, and more.

BJ Tanksley, Director of the Office of Broadband Development, and Amelia Aubuchon, GIS Coordinator, discuss Missouri's Broadband Map Challenge Process. This process, opening March 25, 2024 will determine which areas of the state will be supported by more than $1.7 billion in BEAD funding for broadband expansion.

Brittany Stiffler-Crabtree, Executive Director of the Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC), discusses the annual Show Me Service Awards. As Brittany explains, the Show Me Service Awards recognize outstanding Missouri volunteers who are making a difference in their communities through the power of service.

Julia Campbell, IDEA Fund Manager for the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), provides an overview of the program. The IDEA Fund supports innovation and job creation through investments in Missouri technology startups.

We sit down with Lesley Rone, Southeast Regional Manager for the Regional Engagement Division, to discuss the latest developments in our state's southeast region. Lesley provides an overview of the area's economic strengths, including its rich farmland, ideal transportation infrastructure, dedicated workforce, and more.