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The Clay County EDC: Who We Are

The Clay County Economic Development Council is a partnership of the private and public sectors aimed at the overall economic development of Clay County, Missouri. A non-profit, 501c3 organization, our mission is to maximize economic well-being and opportunity throughout the county.

Our goals are to:

• Attract new business and industry,
• Retain and expand existing business and industry, and
• Promote a positive economic development climate.

The EDC's success is achieved by partnering with public and private organizations.

The Development Council was founded in 1967 and has been instrumental in creating or retaining thousands of Clay County jobs and in coordinating millions of dollars in new capital investment.

The Council is funded through the investments of numerous area businesses, institutions, communities and individuals, as well as through a contractual agreement with the County of Clay. Our membership base represents a broad range of business and civic leaders and elected officials who are committed to quality growth and development in Clay County.

What We Do

We assist prospective, new and existing businesses by providing economic development information including:

Loans, workforce and site information are available.

• Sites and Buildings
• Demographic and statistical data
• Wage rates and labor availability analysis
• Existing business inventory
• Missouri Department of Economic Development programs and tools
• Residential development statistics and trends
• Job training programs
• Amenities and attractions
• Transportation characteristics
• Utility rates and incentives
• Ease of Living brochure

Our affiliate organizations provide several services, including capital for small businesses through the 504 debenture and revolving loan programs.

We provide staffing for an Industrial Development Authority and Tax Increment Financing Commission that provide financing and incentives.