More than 100 people quietly participated in the effort to bring a new IBM technology deliver service center to Columbia. Among the reasons IBM chose Columbia was about $31 million dollars in state and local economic incentives. Today's Intersection discussion includes an explanation of how the deal was arranged, what drew IBM to Columbia, and the potential economic impact of the facility, which is expected to create 800 new jobs by 2012.
Panelists:
Mike Brooks, president, Regional Economic Development Inc.
Dave Griggs, chairman of the board, Regional Economic Development Inc.
Barbara Hoppe, Columbia sixth ward councilwoman
Mike Brooks, president, Regional Economic Development Inc.
Dave Griggs, chairman of the board, Regional Economic Development Inc.
Barbara Hoppe, Columbia sixth ward councilwoman
Additional media coverage on this topic:
IBM: From Chip to Tiger (Columbia Daily Tribune, May 22, 2010) — A good overview of the whole deal
IBM commits to bring at least 600 jobs to Columbia (Columbia Missourian, May 21, 2010) — Another helpful overview
COLUMN: IBM deal includes protections for Columbia residents (Columbia Missourian, May 20, 2010) — Columnist George Kennedy checks in with the city manager and explains why it's a good deal for the city
COLUMN: IBM going to have a hard time living up to hype (Columbia Missourian, May 20, 2010) — Columnist David Rosman offers a reality check
EDITORIAL: IBM, big gain, big cost — Hank Waters analyzes the deal
Additional coverage from the Columbia Missourian
IBM: From Chip to Tiger (Columbia Daily Tribune, May 22, 2010) — A good overview of the whole deal
IBM commits to bring at least 600 jobs to Columbia (Columbia Missourian, May 21, 2010) — Another helpful overview
COLUMN: IBM deal includes protections for Columbia residents (Columbia Missourian, May 20, 2010) — Columnist George Kennedy checks in with the city manager and explains why it's a good deal for the city
COLUMN: IBM going to have a hard time living up to hype (Columbia Missourian, May 20, 2010) — Columnist David Rosman offers a reality check
EDITORIAL: IBM, big gain, big cost — Hank Waters analyzes the deal
Additional coverage from the Columbia Missourian
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