J.B. Waggoner describes why he believes the MAEDC Region is the best place to start, expand, or relocate your business. J.B. is a co-founder and managing partner of Inovatia Laboratories in Fayette, Missouri, a business that provides environmental, consulting, and research and development services related to the field of chemistry. The MAEDC Region has all the assets needed for business opportunity and growth: low operating costs, access to resources, freedom to operate, and quality of life. Together with two other laboratories operating in this rural region of Howard county, which is part of the larger MAEDC region, they serve the United States and about 35 foreign countries.