Statue of Mark Twain in a park

Workforce

quality workforce with the skills to meet today's demands

Hannibal docks and train tracks from aerial view

Transportation

significant transportation infrastructure by road, rail, river and air

Busy Hannibal Street Corner

Accessibility

at the crossroads of the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and the Avenue of the Saints and within on day’s drive of most major markets

Hannibal Accessibility to Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City
A woman and her daughter shopping

Affordability

business costs among the lowest in the nation

4 members of the graduating class of 2023 in their caps and gowns

Education

access to customized training programs

A view of Hannibal from the river

Relevant Incentives

leadership that understands the need for relevant incentives and public finance mechanisms to support growth and enhance profitability

Vision Statement

Position Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council as the premier choice for economic development in the Midwest.

Mission Statement

To provide assistance to new and existing businesses in the Hannibal region that will help them sustain, grow, and excel.

Recent News

Community Agencies Unite to Tackle Childcare Shortage in Marion and Ralls Counties

01/31/2025

Families and childcare providers have long faced challenges in accessing and sustaining quality childcare, but in 2024, partners in Hannibal and Palmyra came together to take action. Through a collaboration with Kids…

Missouri Partnership Announces Raise the Bar – Assess Participants

01/30/2025

Missouri – January 28, 2025 – Missouri Partnership is excited to announce the official kickoff of the Raise the Bar – Assess program, a key component of the organization’s Raise the Bar…

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