Missouri CORE Partnership, Mike Downing, Executive Director, 213 Adams, Jefferson City, MO  65101, 573-634-3616, Fax: 573-634-3805, e-mail: mike@MissouriCore.com
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       Central US Location:
               *  Near the population and geograpic centers of the US.

      Skilled and Productive Workforce:
           * Solid Work Ethic
               *  High School graduation rat and ACT scores are well above
                        state and national rates.
                *  7 - Four year universities in the region.
                * 4 - Technical and Community Colleges in the region.
                * Excellent public and private schools.
                   
       Low Business Costs
            *  Median wages are well below US and MO wages.
                 *  Cost of Living is well below US and MO.
                 *  Forbes Magazine rates Jefferson City as 10th and Columbia
                            as 13th lowest in business costs of US metro areas.

       Abundant Recreational Opportunities
                 * Lake of the Ozarks - 1,100 miles of shoreline.
                 * Isle of Capri Casino.
                 * Katy Trail Biking.
                 * 5 Wineries.
                  * Hunting, fishing, hiking.
                  * Sailing, boating on the Lake of the Ozarks.
                  * 14 Championship Golf Courses at the Lake of the Ozarks
                            and numerous others throughout the region.
     
        Sports and Entertainment
                  * University of Missouri sports.
                  * Professional and community theater, concerts, and orchestras.
                   * Outlet Malls
                   * Great Restaurants
                   * Numerous festivals and fairs.