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Economic Development
To support a thriving economy, the Chamber works to grow jobs, workforce, and investment in the Monroe City region. Businesses and residents alike benefit from economic growth, which is why our economic development team works to spur investment and job creation from both existing employers and those considering expansion into our community.
Our efforts support the region’s existing businesses through a structured business retention and expansion (BRE) program. The goal of BRE is to understand and address the needs and challenges faced by businesses to help them grow and contribute to a healthy regional economy. Our staff provides companies with a central point of contact for a variety of business assistance resources and partnership connections.
To attract new investment and job creation, the Chamber serves as the first point of contact for businesses considering relocation or expansion. Within the Monroe City Area, Chamber staff work with peers at the Tax Board, City, City Utilities, and our 3 county region of Marion, Ralls & Monroe County as part of our Partnership for Economic Development. Within the 3-county region, Chamber staff work with cities, counties, local chambers of commerce, and utility providers as part of a Economic Partnership. Marketed externally, highlights unique assets and business advantages of the region, aimed at attracting new investment to Northeast Missouri.
Talent and Workforce Development
Fostering a strong and skilled workforce is key to economic development success. The Chamber’s efforts center around growing a robust talent pipeline, from development to retention and attraction. New talent through a comprehensive relocation website. These programs, in combination with the Chamber’s advocacy efforts around education and training, work together to enhance the skills, knowledge, and abilities of a growing population to meet the current and future needs of our community.
Business assistance, attraction, and workforce efforts for the region are informed by current economic trends and data. The Chamber’s economic development team provides businesses and community leaders with the research and data they need to make informed decisions through annual industry and economic forecasting events, demographic publications, and online resources.
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Since 1981, the Chamber’s economic and workforce development efforts have been carried out through the region. As the economic development arm of the Chamber, the works with local and regional partners to market the region nationally to attract new business and talent, and to help local and growing companies succeed.
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