Part one of our ARPA: Helping Missourians Prosper tour. It was a 12-stop, statewide celebration highlighting DED’s nine ARPA grant programs, which represented a total of more than $500 million awarded, and took place across each of Missouri’s six regions, both urban and rural. This episode covers the first 6 stops.

On this episode of the Inside EcoDevo Podcast, we speak with Harry Roberts, the Missouri Military Advocate. Harry discusses the Office of the Missouri Military Advocate's support for Missouri military installations and missions, ensuring our state is military-friendly, and the economic impact of defense spending.

This episode features Jack Scatizzi, Executive Director of Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC). Jack discusses MTC's mission, how it helps tech startups, the economic impact of supporting new Missouri businesses, and more.

This episode of the Inside EcoDevo Podcast, features Shawna Searcy, Missouri Economic Development Council President, and Michelle Hataway, MEDC President-elect. Shawna and Michelle discuss MEDC's mission, benefits of its conferences and initiatives, and current and future happenings.

On this episode we speak from Mark Stombaugh, Executive Director of the Missouri Development Finance Board (MDFB). Mark, explains how MDFB fits within state government, the programs it administers, the partnership between MDFB and DED, and much more.

This episode features Brittany Crabtree, Executive Director of the Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC). Brittany discusses MCSC's mission to promote volunteerism in Missouri, its partnership with AmeriCorps, the value of community service to our state's economic wellbeing, and much more.

On this episode of the Inside EcoDevo Podcast, we speak with Christina Carver, Director of the Division of Business and Community Solutions (BCS). Christina discusses BCS's role within DED, the variety of programs it administers - including the Missouri Works Program and Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HTC) Program - and more.

00:00 Start

00:29 Guest intro and background

02:50 Business and Community Solutions Division (BCS)

03:40 Programs that BCS administers

06:01 BCS Team

07:51 How BCS’ categories fall under economic development

10:47 Missouri Works program

16:37 Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program (HTC)

20:35 Who are the BCS programs designed for?

22:25 Partnership with the Regional Engagement Division

25:14 HTC Improvement Initiative

29:22 How BCS helps Missourian’s prosper

30:00 Show wrap up and plugs

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On this episode we speak with Missouri Partnership CEO, Subash Alias. He explains how Missouri Partnership attracts businesses to the state, while working hand-in-hand with the Missouri Department of Economic Development. We also discuss site selection, Missouri’s big business sectors, and more.

On this episode, we speak with Kellie Ann Coats, Executive Director of the Missouri Women’s Council. Kellie Ann discusses the work of the council during the pandemic and their current work with incarcerated women through the Aspire MO program.

On this episode, we speak with Daniel Epler, Community Finance Supervisor. Daniel leads the team that administers the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) and Youth Opportunities Program (YOP). Daniel discusses the purpose of these programs and highlights their importance to local communities.