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

HREDC Hiring: Workforce Pipeline Coordinator

10/06/2025

HREDC Hiring: Workforce Pipeline Coordinator The Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council (HREDC) is seeking a Workforce Pipeline Coordinator to help strengthen the talent pipeline in Marion and Ralls Counties. This full-time role…

Warren Head Business Park announced as a Missouri Certified Site

09/26/2025

Jefferson City, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Warren Head Business Park, located in Palmyra, is now a Missouri Certified Site. As a Missouri Certified Site,…

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