Press Release 9-28-2006
Freeborn Development Group Participates in the 2006 Missouri
Governor’s Conference

St.Louis, MO-September 28, 2006 -- 2006 Governor's Conference on Economic Development
The 2006 Governor’s Conference on Economic Development was not like any other state
conference was held in St. Louis September 25, 26 and 27. Presentations by key state and
industry leaders provided details and resources for those who help make this a wonderful state
to live and work – the economic developers, community leaders and city planners.
enacted, Missouri is now in position to compete for new business with any state in the nation. This
administration and particularly the Department of Economic Development will continue to work to
increase economic opportunities for all our citizens and bring high quality, high paying, family
supporting jobs to Missouri." Matt Blunt, Governor State of Missouri.

The conference included outstanding speakers and breakout sessions, an awards luncheon with
Governor Blunt, city tours, and a reception at the City Museum. There was also an opportunity to
attend a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres Monday
evening, September 25, in a private party room with food and beverages provided.

There were many opportunities to be a part of the new and exciting Governor’s Conference on
Economic Development.  Over 500 attendees were on hand to participate in exciting programs
offered at the conference and to visit with companies that displayed their products and services
during the event.

The FREEBORN DEVELOPMENT GROUP was on hand to
visit with many state and industry guests to discuss their full
range of programs and services geared towards supporting
small and medium sized business development in the region.
The FDG booth displayed several of the company’s operating
divisions that are dedicated towards small business domestic
and international development programs.

Contact the Missouri Department of Economic Development direct at 573-751-4962 or check out
their website at
www.ded.mo.gov.
Freeborn Development Group
"The dynamic and aggressive new approach
our Department of Economic Development is
taking to attract new business and business
expansion to our state sends the clear
message that Missouri is open for business.
However, I believe the Show Me State has just
scratched the surface in showing the world
what we are capable of achieving. Thanks to
strong and accountable new economic
incentives, elimination of regulatory barriers
and new reforms that my administration has
Pictured: Curtis Morrison and Ralph
Eskew
Servicing Business
since 1985
FDG Global
FDG Financial