Economic Development Executive Board

The Economic Development Executive Board mission is to maintain the goals of the department which is to improve the retail and industrial base for the city and create jobs. By utilizing local assets and incentives and through cooperative efforts with city, county and state agencies, the DED works to attract retail and industrial prospects, and help existing businesses expand.  There are no general public members.  The Executive Board is appointed by City Council.

Staff Representatives
Doug Friend, City Manager, 573-471-2512 
Ed Dust, Director of Economic Development, 573-471-2780

Council Representatives
Jerry Pullen, Mayor
Sue Rogers, Mayor Pro Tem
Tom Hedrick, Council Member

BMU Representatives
Ed Throop, General Manager
Steve Taylor, Chairman
Alan Keenan, Vice Chairman

Scheduled Meetings
Day:  Second Tuesday of Each Month
Time:  11:30 a.m.
Place:  Dept. of Economic Development Board Room