Welcome to the Missouri Bootheel and the Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission.

Located in the heart of the United States, the Bootheel region offers businesses a strong and dependable workforce, competitive sites and facilities, and outstanding access to intermodal transportation and major markets. Our communities provide the location advantages and infrastructure needed for companies to grow and succeed.

Our mission is to strengthen the economic future of the region by supporting communities, businesses, and local units of government in a coordinated and strategic manner. We work to promote public health, safety, and long-term prosperity by providing technical assistance to the city, counties, businesses, and other developing organizations while actively partnering with state and federal agencies to help bring resources and opportunities to the Missouri Bootheel.