REDI is a collaborative partnership committed to attract, expand, and grow business development opportunities to create high-quality jobs in Columbia, Rocheport, Centralia, Hallsville, Ashland, and surrounding areas near Boone County, MO. Columbia, Missouri is a mid-sized city with a strong economy rooted in education, research, healthcare, life-sciences, and high-tech industry. REDI coordinates the area’s economic development activities to enhance the community’s economic base while preserving its exceptional quality of life.