WAVE News received the following info. from Heather Spoon concerning a grant applied for by the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority (EDA)...
On Wednesday evening, November 2nd, 2022 the EDA received an email stating that the Columbia- Adair County Economic Development Authority will be progressing to the next phase of the KPDI Grant Application process! This is a wonderful accomplishment for the EDA. The next phase entails a site visit by the Site Selection Group and will occur in mid-November. This visit does not indicate the awarding of the grant, but is definitely something to be celebrated as our community has been so supportive of the EDA as we pursue industry that will inevitably bring better jobs and more revenue to our hometown.
Reminder / Follow up: This is the grant in which both the Adair County Fiscal Court and the Columbia City Council voted unanimously to support by offering 1/3 of the matching funds determined by the Site Selection Group, if the grant is awarded. Another huge step in the right direction for our community as financially backing a project is a great indicator that the leadership of Columbia, and greater Adair County, is serious about the pursuit of good paying jobs for our residents!
