Promoting the Ethical and Responsible use of Missouri’s Economic Incentive Programs
Many of Missouri’s business attraction, expansion, and retention projects are made possible through the assistance of federal, state, and/or local incentive programs designed to boost economic growth, job creation, and investment in areas where it may not otherwise happen.
The Missouri Economic Development Financing Association (MEDFA) is made up of leaders from Missouri municipalities, townships, counties, economic development agencies, transportation authorities, financial institutions, law firms, and community development organizations passionate about improving the economic well-being of communities in Missouri.
Invest in the Growth of your Local Community –Become a Member of MEDFA!
Benefits of Membership
- Belong to an active, supportive, state-wide organization of commercial and community developers, municipal and state elected officials, legal professionals, and local businesses interested in ensuring the responsible use of Missouri’s public financing programs.
- Representation in the Missouri General Assembly
- Opportunities to meet and discuss concerns with Missouri elected officials and economic development leaders
- Insight into projects in Missouri that have used public incentives
- Invitation-only legislative updates from MEDFA’s dedicated lobbyist
- Annual conference to discuss economic development financing program benefits and challenges
- Annual awards honoring individuals, companies, and projects that make a significant contribution to economic development in Missouri
- Recognition of your organization on MEDFA’s website & social networks
- One annual membership fee covers all individuals from the same organization
Nominate Someone for the 2023 Richard King Award!
2023 Award Nomination Criteria:
Nominees MUST display one or more of the following characteristics:
1. Dedication to the promotion of economic development in Missouri
2. Creative and innovative use of Missouri development tools
3. Noteworthy achievement in economic development in Missouri
Nominations close August 3, 2023
John Brancaglione, Former Senior Director, PGAV; Jill Quinn, MEDFA Administrator
John Brancaglione is a Senior Director at PGAV PLANNERS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PGAV, a 150-member firm of architects and planners based in St. Louis with offices in Kansas City. In 2008, John completed a 16-year term as Adjunct Professor of Urban Planning in the Department of Civil Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis.
He is member of the Missouri Economic Development Financing Association (past President and Treasurer) and the Illinois Tax Increment Financing Association (past treasurer) and is a member of the national Council of Development Finance Agencies.
John’s experience represents a broad scope of planning expertise involving a wide array of urban planning and development projects. He has provided urban planning consulting services to more nearly 500 communities, state and Federal agencies, foreign governments, and private industry throughout his 50-year career. The majority of John’s career has been in consulting; however, he spent nearly four years as Director of Development for the City of St. Louis’ combined economic development organizations.
