The longtime Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president has announced that she will retire this spring.
939 the Eagle News was at Scheppers Distributing for this week’s REDI board meeting, where president Stacey Button made the announcement. She’s served in that position for ten years.
City manager De’Carlon Seewood praises Ms. Button for securing new air service for Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and overseeing construction of the $23-million new airport terminal project, which opened two years ago this month. Ms. Button also played a key role in several business expansions in recent years in the Columbia area, including at American Outdoor Brands, Kraft Heinz, Swift Foods and Equipment Share.
Mr. Seewood says Stacey Button paved the way for significant economic opportunities and growth in our community. REDI celebrated its 35th anniversary last year.
