The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) is an agency of the

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. The department was made to support

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and help local communities to grow and prosper. It is overseen by a department director appointed by the Missouri Governor and confirmed by the

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Organization

The Department of Economic Development has several different divisions and agencies that work together to promote the economy of Missouri;

Divisions

* Administrative Division * Strategy and Performance Division * Regional Engagement Division * Missouri One Start Division * Business and Community Solutions Division * Missouri Division of Tourism

Agencies

* Missouri Women's Council * Broadband Development Office * Missouri Technology Corporation * Missouri Development Finance Board * Missouri Community Service Commission * Missouri Housing Development Commission * Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission

References

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External links

Official Website2019-2020 Official Manual of the State of Missouri.
* Publications by or abou
the Department of Economic Development
at Internet Archive. Government of Missouri Economy of Missouri

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State departments of economic development in the United States