The Missouri Research Corporation, along with several partners, is sponsoring an economic development seminar on May 30, 2008 at the Show Me Center.  This all-day conference will give area economic development boards and city, county and state elected officials much needed information regarding strategic planning, business site development, growing new businesses, and marketing for economic development.  Registration is required by May 27, 2008.  Please view the days events and complete the registration form.

This is an exciting opportunity for any economic development leader.  Partners include the:

• Missouri Research Corporation
• Southeast Missouri Economic Development Alliance
• University of Missouri Extension
• Bootheel Regional Planning Commission
• Southeast Regional Planning Commission 
• Southeast Missouri State University, Center for Business and Economic Reasearch