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

Now Open: 100 MW Power Opportunity in the Hannibal Region

04/20/2026

The City of Hannibal, Missouri—through the Hannibal Board of Public Works—has officially issued an RFP for long-term retail electric service to large load users at Lakeside Technology Park. This is a unique…

HREDC Announces Coley Haycraft as Workforce Pipeline Coordinator

01/12/2026

HANNIBAL, MO (January 12, 2026) — The Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council (HREDC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Coley Haycraft as its new Workforce Pipeline Coordinator. In this role, Haycraft…

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