The top economic development official in Columbia/Boone County says there have been about $750-million in new capital investments with Chapter 100 in the last two decades.
EquipmentShare, American Outdoor Brands, Kraft Heinz and Schneider Electric are just some of the companies that have utilized Chapter 100 bonds in Columbia/Boone County for major projects over the years.
Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Paul Eisenstein joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Eisenstein describes Chapter 100 as local economic development incentives designed to bring quality jobs and investment that would not have happened otherwise. EquipmentShare used the incentives to build its $100-million new headquarters near I-70’s Lake of the Woods exit. The city of Columbia and Missouri beat out Alabama, Louisiana and other locations for the massive facility.
Paul Eisenstein also addressed air service during the interview, telling listeners that your response about United Airlines’ return to Columbia has been tremendous. United is now offering daily flights to Denver and to Chicago. Eisenstein also tells Fred Parry that passenger air service to Charlotte remains a priority.