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Overseen by Director Rob Dixon, the department’s administration is comprised of many units and supports sections including general counsel, financial systems, budget and planning, legislative affairs, marketing/communications, and human resources. These units support the department’s agencies and its overall mission to grow the state of Missouri. Read more about the office of the director. 

Rob Dixon

PO Box 1157
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: (573) 751-4962
Fax: (573) 526-7700
Email: ecodev@ded.mo.gov

The Division of Business and Community Services wants to be your partner in progress. Missouri’s central location, well-trained workforce, pro-business climate and strong community partnerships help create an environment for companies to thrive.

Sallie Hemenway, Director

Harry S Truman State Office Building, Suite 770
301 West High Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: (573) 522-4173
Fax: (573) 522-9462
Email: businessandcommunity@ded.mo.gov
Business Development: (573) 751-9045
Missouri Economic Research & Information Center: (866) 225-8113
International: (573) 751-4855
Business and Community Programs: (573) 751-4539
Redevelopment Programs: (573) 522-8004
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): (573) 751-3600
AmeriCorps/Community Service: (573) 751-7488 or toll free (877) 210-7611
Rural Economic and Community Development: (573) 522-4173
Marketing: (573) 522-9864

The Division provides services for businesses and job seekers through the Missouri Job Centers and jobs.mo.gov. The Division works with a number of strategic partners to "skill-up" Missouri's workforce for today's business and industry needs. A wealth of information and resources about workforce services can be found on jobs.mo.gov.

Mardy Leathers, Director

PO Box 1087
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-3999
Fax: (573) 751-8162
Email: dwdcommunications@ded.mo.gov

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Assists infrastructure and economic development projects in Missouri by providing the critical component of the total financing for projects that have a high probability of success, but are not feasible without the Board's assistance.

Bob Miserez, Executive Director

200 Madison Street, Suite 1000
P.O. Box 567
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-8479
Fax: (573) 526-4418
Email: mdfb@ded.mo.gov

Website: www.mdfb.org/

The Missouri Technology Corporation is a public-private partnership created by the Missouri General Assembly to promote entrepreneurship and foster the growth of new and emerging high-tech and bioscience companies. MTC works to build the state’s innovative community by making strategic investments that expand the support system for entrepreneurs as well as  provides early stage capital to startups with the goal of accelerating private capital to fuel their growth. 

Bill Anderson, Executive Director

Missouri Technology Corporation
301 West High Street, Suite 680
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: (573) 526-0470
Fax: (573) 526-8202
Email: MTC.info@ded.mo.gov
Website: http://www.MissouriTechnology.com 

The Department of Economic Development - Division of Energy assists, educates, and encourages Missourians to advance the efficient use of diverse energy resources to drive economic growth, provide for a healthier environment, and achieve greater energy security for future generations.

Kristy Manning, Director

301 West High Street, Suite 720
P.O. Box 1766
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-2254
Fax: (573) 526-7553
Email: energy@ded.mo.gov

Website: energy.mo.gov

The Missouri Division of Tourism is the administrative arm of the Missouri Tourism Commission, and it advocates for the sound development of the travel and tourism industry in Missouri.  Created by the 74th General Assembly in 1967, the Division of Tourism’s mission is to promote Missouri as a top-of-mind travel destination and to boost state revenue through increased visitor spending.

Ward Franz, Director

301 West High Street, Truman Building Room 290
P.O. Box 1055
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1055
Phone: (573) 526-5900
Fax: (573) 751-5160
Email: tourism@ded.mo.gov

Website: visitmo.com

The Missouri Film Commission office was first established in 1983, a working office within the Division of Tourism, Department of Economic Development. This Commission office was created to attract film, television, video and cable productions to Missouri, and to promote the growth of the film and video production industry within Missouri.

Andrea Sporcic, Film Office Specialist

301 West High Street
Suite 290
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: (573) 526-3566
Email: mofilm@ded.mo.gov
Film Location Database

Website: mofilm.org

The Missouri Women's Council, an agency within the Department of Economic Development, was established in 1985 by the State's 83rd General Assembly to identify and address issues affecting the economic and employment status of women in Missouri. The bipartisan Council is comprised of 15 members: 11 appointed by the Governor, two Missouri State Senators, and two Missouri State Representatives with the chair appointed by the Governor. An Executive Director serves the Missouri Women’s Council and the women of Missouri.

Kellie Ann Coats

Executive Director- Missouri Women's Council
301 West High Street, Suite 580
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-0810
Fax:  (573) 751-5005
Email: wcouncil@ded.mo.gov

Website: https://ded.mo.gov/content/missouri-womens-council

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The Missouri Housing Development Commission, created by the 75th General Assembly, is an instrumentality of the state of Missouri, which constitutes a body corporate and politic. MHDC has invested almost $4 billion to construct, renovate and preserve affordable housing. MHDC functions as a bank, providing financing directly to developers of affordable rental properties. The commission also provides funding for home loans to qualified, first-time buyers through a network of certified, private mortgage lenders. Mortgage financing is provided through the sale of tax-exempt notes and bonds that the commission is authorized to issue.

Kip Stetzler, Executive Director

920 Main, Suite 1400
Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: (816) 759-6600
Fax: (816) 759-6638
Email: info@mhdc.com

Website: www.mhdc.com/

Rental Production: (816) 759-6878
Missouri Housing Trust Fund: (816) 759-6890
Homeownership: (816) 759-6814

The Office of Public Counsel represents the interests of the public and utility customers in proceedings before the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) and in appeals in the courts. The PSC regulates the rates and services of investor-owned electric, natural gas, telephone, water, sewer and steam heat utilities. The Office of the Public Counsel is independent from the PSC and has a separate budget and staff.

Hampton Williams, Acting Public Counsel

Governor Office Bldg., Suite 650
PO Box 2230
Jefferson City, MO 65102-2230
Phone: (573) 751-4857
Fax: (573) 751-5562
Toll-free number: 1+ 866-922-2959
OPC Feedback Form
Email: mopco@ded.mo.gov

Website: opc.mo.gov/

The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, steam, natural gas, water and sewer and telephone companies. Its mission is to ensure Missouri consumers have access to safe, reliable and reasonably priced utility service while allowing those utility companies under our jurisdiction an opportunity to earn a reasonable return on their investment. The PSC also regulates manufacturers and retail dealers who sell new and used manufactured homes and modular units. The Commission was established in 1913. The PSC is comprised of five commissioners, who are appointed by the Governor.

Daniel Hall, Chairman

200 Madison Street, PO Box 360
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0360
Utility Consumer Hotline: 1.800.392.4211
Manufactured Housing Hotline: 1.800.819.3180
pscinfo@psc.mo.gov

Website: psc.mo.gov/

Missouri Arts Council, a state agency and division of the Department of Economic Development, provides grants to nonprofit organizations to encourage and stimulate the growth, development, and appreciation of the arts in Missouri. For over 40 years, MAC has provided vital support and leadership to bring the arts to all the people of the state.

Michael Donovan, Executive Director

815 Olive Street, Suite 16 
St. Louis, MO 63101-1503 
Main number 314-340-6845 or toll-free 866-407-4752 
TDD 800-735-2966 
Fax 314-340-7215 
moarts@ded.mo.gov 

Website: www.missouriartscouncil.org/

The Small Business Regulatory Fairness Board (SBRFB) ensures that Missouri state agency rules and regulations do not create an unfair burden for small businesses. SBRFB, working with small business owners throughout Missouri, ensures that the voice of small business is considered when state rules and regulations are created. SBRFB works with state departments and agencies to identify rules and regulations that place an unfair burden on small business owners and recommends alternatives that benefit all parties.

301 W. High St.
P.O. Box 1157
Phone: 573-526-3606
Fax: 573-526-7700
Email: SBRFB@ded.mo.gov

Website: sbrfb.ded.mo.gov/

Director of Communications & Marketing
573-522-5058
Maggie.kost@ded.mo.gov
 

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