Manufacturing

Heritage Wood Mills Grand Opening Marks a New Era of Missouri-Made Cabinetry

Glasgow, Mo. – October 8, 2025 – Heritage Wood Mills officially opened the doors of its new manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Missouri. The company was joined by state and local leaders ... Read More

Nodaway County Economic Development Corporation Dedicates a Week to Manufacturing Careers, Showcasing Missouri’s Industry Strength

Manufacturing is one of Missouri’s largest and most vital industries, employing nearly 285,000 Missourians across the state. From advanced aerospace and automotive production to everyday consumer goods, Missouri manufacturers are shaping ... Read More

Celebrating Manufacturing Day in Missouri

In honor of Manufacturing Day, we are celebrating one of Missouri’s largest industries: Manufacturing. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, manufacturing contributed 11.6 percent ($52.38 billion) of the 2024 total ... Read More

Forbes, New York Times, Midwest Living Highlight St. Louis’ Food Scene

From Forbes to the New York Times and Midwest Living, top publications are recognizing St. Louis’ unique blend of culinary traditions and innovation. Known for local favorites like toasted ravioli and ... Read More

Bass Pro Shops & White River Marine Group Acquire Hobie Water Sports Brand, Bringing New Jobs to Missouri

North America’s leading outdoor and conservation-focused company will move Hobie production from Mexico to Lebanon, Missouri SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – September 24, 2025 – Bass Pro Shops and White River Marine Group ... Read More

Featured in MEAT+POULTRY: America’s Heartland Packing’s New Missouri Facility

American Foods Group’s (AFG) America’s Heartland Packing hosted an open house at its new facility in Warren County, Missouri, and MEAT+POULTRY was on site for an early look. Ahead of the ... Read More

St. Louis’ WingXpand Takes Flight as a U.S. Drone Industry Leader

Missouri-Based WingXpand Leading the Way in U.S. Drone Technology, Workforce Development, and Strategic Partnerships A St. Louis company is shaping the future of American drone technology—one backpack-sized aircraft at a time. ... Read More

Inside Missouri’s Food and Ag Investments: A Missouri Soybean Farmer Magazine Feature

Excerpt from Missouri Soybean Farmer, August 2025 Missouri: Attracting Investment at the Intersection of Food & Ag Innovation Missouri has become a national standout for companies in the food and ag ... Read More

Built to Scale: How Missouri’s Workforce, Innovation Hubs, and Infrastructure Power Serious Growth

With robust infrastructure, affordable and skilled talent, and rising innovation hubs across the state, Missouri offers the environment businesses need to move fast, expand confidently, and thrive for the long haul. ... Read More

Missouri Partnership Celebrates Americold’s $100+ Million Investment in Kansas City, Boosting Jobs and Food Logistics Innovation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – August 12, 2025 – State and local leaders joined Americold and CPKC executives today to celebrate the grand opening of Americold’s new Import-Export Hub in Kansas City. ... Read More