Thompson: Community Development making Lebanon a more attractive place to work and live

Brian Thompson, President and CEO of Lebanon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) gave an update on his organization at Thursday’s Lebanon Rotary Club noon meeting. He addresssed current business and new business, attraction to the community, teamwork and general community updates.REDI is a 501 C6 corporation, with a 20-member board of directors. Thompson also works with Ann Hopper, GOCAPS Coordinator. Funding comes from the city of Lebanon, Laclede County, and private contributors. Funding is also received through a contract with Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies and GOCAPS Lake region. For more on this story, see Wednesday's LCR.