September 24 - 25, 2025
The Tri-State Development Summit returns this fall with two days of insight, innovation, and regional collaboration. Join economic development professionals, community leaders, and partners from across Northeast Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and West-Central Illinois as we explore bold ideas and build lasting connections.
Wednesday, September 24th
view the full Agenda here
Our September 24th activities are now full!
We are excited to welcome our registered participants!
Location: Mark Twain Museum, 120 N. Main Street, Hannibal
(All activities begin at or depart from this location.)
Thursday, September 25th
view the full Agenda here.
Location: Hannibal-LaGrange University - Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Rd., Hannibal
Become a Sponsorship Partner
Sponsoring the 2025 Tri-State Development Summit means more than visibility at a great event - it means investing in year-round regional progress. Sponsorships support ongoing programs, tools, and workshops that strengthen communities across our 42-county region. See a full list of our current sponsors on our homepage.
Hotel Options for the 2025 Tri-State Development Summit (Room Block Expired)
September 24, 2025
Our discounted room blocks for the Tri-State Development Summit have now closed. Standard rates apply and availability may be limited. You can still book directly with the hotels below.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites -Shinn Lane
Former Block Rate: $169/night (King or Double Queen) - expired
How to book now: Call (573)248-3000 and ask for the best available rate, or book online: Book Holiday Inn Online
Best Western on the River
Former Block Rate: $146.99/night (Double Queen) - expired
How to book now: Call (573) 248-1150 and ask for the best available rate.
Tip: When booking, mention "Tri-State Development Summit, September 24th"
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1 Million Cups in the tri-state region!
1 Million Cups is a national program, developed by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, that provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to engage with their communities.
Entrepreneurs, business owners, and community stakeholders come together to share ideas, work through business challenges, and uncover opportunities.
Our initial launch will include alternating meeting locations between Quincy and Hannibal as we work together to build an ecosystem to support local entrepreneurs.
Learn more at 1millioncups/tri-state.
LOCATION /DATES
MARK TWAIN MUSEUM
120 N. MAIN STREET
HANNIBAL, MO 63401
August 27
September 10
September 24
LOCATION /DATES
Quincy Public Library
526 Jersey Street
Quincy, IL 62301
September 3
September 17
TASK FORCE MEETINGS
All task force meeting are open to the public, and everyone is invited to participate.
The in-person meeting locations along with Zoom links will be provided closer to meeting dates and will be published here and in the monthly newsletter.
Broadband Task Force
Childcare Task Force
Reg. Health & Wellbeing Task Force
Rural Business & Ag Task Force
Transportation/River Task Force