Mo. Rev. Stat. § 625.031: Division to promote state's economic welfare.

The division shall provide coordinated services to aid state and local groups in the promotion of new economic enterprises and shall conduct such publicity and promotional activities as are desirable to stimulate all facets of the economy, and to this end shall:

(1) Collect and disseminate information regarding the advantages of locating and developing industrial, commercial, agricultural and recreational enterprises in this state;

(2) Plan, with the cooperation of the department of conservation and the state park board, programs designed to promote the tourist and recreational advantages of the state;

(3) Serve as the official state liaison agency between persons interested in locating new economic enterprises in Missouri and state and local groups seeking new enterprises. In this respect, the division shall aid communities in organizing for obtaining new business or expanding existing business; and

(4) Encourage public and private agencies or bodies to publicize the facilities and attractions of the state.