COLUMBIA - City Manager John Glascock said an important goal for the city is to boost support for minority and women-owned businesses.
Regional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) has an entrepreneurship program that is working with 19 businesses owned by minorities and 26 owned by women.Â
It s known as the Supplier Diversity Program and it works with local businesses in Columbia, Rocheport, Centralia, Hallsville, Ashland, and surrounding areas near Boone County to assist Disadvantaged Business Enterprises according to the REDI web site.
The purpose of this program is to help businesses grow and prosper by offering grant money assistance, coaching and financial advise.Â