Tri-State Development is a community-focused organization that provides resources and assistance to industry, organizational, and stakeholder partners throughout the 42-county region of Northeast Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and West Central Illinois.

How Can Tri-State Development Help You?

At the heart of our mission is assisting communities, businesses, and stakeholders with projects and strategies that enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the Tri-State region.

Academic Research & Data Analysis

Tri-State Development can utilize its network to initiate studies that lead to a presentation of research findings related to a particular industry, policy, or question.

Email Survey Distribution

Tri-State Development can provide support to your data collection efforts by promoting your survey to stakeholders in the region.

Meetings & Focus Groups

Tri-State Development at Culver-Stockton College serves our region as a neutral convener of community stakeholders. We are able to facilitate relevant and productive meetings that engage community stakeholders in critical discussions that lead to actionable outcomes. Utilize Tri-State Development in assisting with your company, community, or organization’s need to tap into regional perspectives, opinions, and expertise.

Data & Statistics for Grant Submissions

Including important data and insights in grant proposal submissions helps make a compelling case for support. It can also be an overwhelming task to track down the right statistics from the most trusted resources. Tri-State Development has the ability to pull data quickly from any publicly available datasets to assist you in crafting an accurate and valid proposal.

Academic Project & Program Assistance

The Tri-State Development Higher Ed Consortium was created specifically to assist you and your regional efforts by linking academic expertise and resources to community projects and needs. From conducting research to help inform a community-based proposal to student participation on impact projects, our academic institutions are equipped and committed to serving our communities. We will work together to identify how we can collectively support your efforts.