Effective - 28 Aug 1961
625.031. Division to promote state's economic welfare. — The division shall provide coordinated services to aid state and local groups in the promotion of new economic enterprises and shall conduct such publicity and promotional activities as are desirable to stimulate all facets of the economy, and to this end shall:
(1) Collect and disseminate information regarding the advantages of locating and developing industrial, commercial, agricultural and recreational enterprises in this state;
(2) Plan, with the cooperation of the department of conservation and the state park board, programs designed to promote the tourist and recreational advantages of the state;
(3) Serve as the official state liaison agency between persons interested in locating new economic enterprises in Missouri and state and local groups seeking new enterprises. In this respect, the division shall aid communities in organizing for obtaining new business or expanding existing business; and
(4) Encourage public and private agencies or bodies to publicize the facilities and attractions of the state.
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(L. 1961 p. 240 § 8)
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XL - Additional Executive Departments
Chapter 625 - Division of Commerce and Industrial Development
Section 625.021 - Functions and duties of division — overseas offices authorized.
Section 625.025 - Solid waste, use of for energy and materials, promotion of.
Section 625.031 - Division to promote state's economic welfare.
Section 625.051 - Division may accept gifts and grants.
Section 625.091 - Bureaus or units of division.
Section 625.101 - Director's power to contract research studies.
Section 625.111 - Advisory boards may be appointed.