by Jeff Quibell
28. March 2010 12:07
| | | - PRESS RELEASE - Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation | | | | BSEDC WELCOMES MIZZOU TO BLUE SPRINGS The University of Missouri at Columbia (Mizzou) has signed a lease agreement for space at the Heartland Financial Building in Blue Springs. The space will provide for a base of operations that will enable Missouri's flagship research institution to provide support for area research initiatives, outreach services, student recruitment and alumni support. This initial lease is a pre-cursor to a sought after permanent presence in western Missouri in a dedicated facility, the Mizzou Center. | 
| | Steve Wyatt (left), Vice Provost of Economic Development from MU, announces lease agreement at Blue Springs EDC Investor's Mtg, 3/26/2010 | Mayor Carson Ross said, "We are very pleased with the decision of the Mizzou officials. Their decision to lease space at the Heartland Financial Building at MIP is evidence of their conviction to have a greater presence in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We have a shared and complementary vision for the Missouri Innovation Park (MIP) and we plan to partner closely as we see our vision become a reality." Bill Wrisinger, Chairman of the Blue Springs Growth Initiative (BSGI), said, "Plans for development of the MIP will move forward. Our land use plan and financial planning will continue as we work to accommodate Mizzou's prospective needs and the needs of other interested tenants. Mizzou's intention to locate an "advance team" in Blue Springs affords BSGI the time needed to execute a land-use plan and to recruit other prospective tenants." Brien Starner, President, Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation stated, "Blue Springs and Mizzou officials plan to move forward together to identify opportunities to aid new and existing companies in meeting their research and commercialization needs. We hope to identify those with whom we can partner and those who may be interested in supporting the Mizzou Center or the MIP financially. Mizzou has affirmed our vision and we have forged a partnership that will bear fruit for both Mizzou and MIP." Mayor Ross added, "It is no secret that our State Government is experiencing challenging economic times. Far from retreating in the face of these challenges, Mizzou is making a courageous and strategic decision to invest in the future of Mizzou and of the Kansas City metropolitan area. We appreciate their confidence in MIP and their commitment to our partnership." ### To view MU's Press Release, click MU Press Release_03-26-10 
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