Data centers in Missouri benefit from low electricity costs and the presence of a strong cluster of IT firms, suppliers, and educators throughout the state.
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"There are cost advantages to working out of Missouri. Corporate taxes, fuel taxes and property taxes are very low in the state. Utility costs among the lowest in the country." - Hugh Gilmore
"From a town of only 10,000 people, we are able to work with our 90 helicopter bases and over one thousand hospitals and ambulance services in 14 states, making us the 2nd largest air ambulance service in the world." - Seth Myers
Missouri's proximity to the wind corridor, abundant workforce, and low business costs are just a few reasons why it makes sense to locate your facility here.
"Central location has been key to Bodine’s success. When you’re selling to companies all over the country, you have some advantages with transportation costs. Others in the east and west have trouble, but you can get anywhere from Missouri, pretty much in any direction." - Bob Lloyd
“I've lived in a lot of places, and there is a difference here in how people conduct themselves. There is a strong work ethic and friendliness that I haven't found elsewhere." - Dr. Susanne Cohen
"Today there are more financial services firms headquartered in St. Louis than in any other city in the U.S. besides New York. That’s okay. Good competitors make you better." - Jim Weddle
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"The work ethic here is really good. People come in and work hard. They’re used to working hard before we hire them." - Jack Prim
Located within 600 miles of 51% of all U.S. households, Missouri is perfectly situated to help manufacturers more effectively reach the end users of their products.
Missouri's animal health companies, along with outstanding veterinary schools and incubator facilities, give the state a greater power to heal, with regular breakthroughs in nutrition, diagnosis and treatment of farm and companion animals.
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France-based Areva, best known for its work in nuclear power, said on Monday it has acquired concentrating solar-power start-up Ausra for an undisclosed price.
The acquisition will expand Areva's business interests in renewable energy, which already include biomass-based power and development of offshore wind, according to a representative. Areva builds equipment for operating power plants and provides construction and maintenance services, but does not sell electricity to utilities directly, she said.
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