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REDI Board of Directors and Investors, This is an unprecedented time. In the last few months, an emerging health crisis has swept across the world and exploded here at home in only the last few days.  Just last week at the REDI Board meeting we were talking about our region’s strong economic future, and even Read More »

In an effort to provide support to REDI investors and businesses during this time of crisis, REDI staff have initiated a weekly “Business to Business” conference line call. Board members, investors, Hub clients, company representatives and business owners can call in to share concerns, discuss ideas, offer support to one another, and learn about resources Read More »

The City of Columbia offers current COVID-19/coronavirus information and resource links at https://www.como.gov/coronavirus/ The City of Columbia Contact Center is available at 573-874-2489. The Columbia Chamber of Commerce offers updates and business resources at https://columbiamochamber.com/resources/covid-19-resources/ The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau offers information on local resources as well as information for visitors and Columbia’s tourism Read More »

The U.S. Small Business Administration approved Missouri’s request for assistance through the federal agency’s disaster loan program. This move makes low interest disaster loans available to small businesses and private non-profits severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for each affected small business or Read More »

Columbia and Boone County Stay at Home Orders Click on links for full orders.   Order of the City of Columbia Director of Public Health and Human Services Director 2019 Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) Notice and Issuance of Rules and Regulations — Order No. 2020-03 — Stay at Home Order   Order of the Columbia/Boone County Read More »