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

MACC Expands Role in Hannibal Economic Development Through Workforce Initiative and New Leadership Appointment

04/24/2026

Moberly Area Community College (MACC) is pleased to announce that the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council (HREDC) has awarded the College a three year grant to expand workforce development efforts in the…

Congressman Graves Announces $27.3 million Grant for Marion-Ralls Regional Port Authority

04/23/2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves, (MO-06), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that he has secured a Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Grant for the Marion-Ralls Regional Port…

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