Columbia/Jefferson City Region

EquipmentShare Expands in Missouri, Creates Over 150 new jobs in Moberly

Founded in Columbia, Missouri in 2015, EquipmentShare aims to improve the construction industry with a construction equipment rental operation enhanced by technology. Now with nearly 5,000 employees nationwide, the company is ... Read More

Tech Hubs and Top Talent: Missouri Cities Recognized for Tech Innovation and Workforce

Kansas City and St. Louis have been gaining ground in the tech industry for years. Now the world is taking notice of these larger metros as well as Missouri’s up-and-coming communities.  ... Read More

Columbia’s New Principe Foods Facility Earns Industry Praise

In its July/August issue, Construction Executive dives deep into the collaboration between Principe Foods, a subsidiary of Swift Prepared Foods, and the Florida-based construction company Stellar in bringing this $200 million, ... Read More

Karla Klingner’s Columbia, Missouri Company Promotes Agroecology to Improve Health and Combat Food Deserts

Karla Klingner, CEO of Columbia, Missouri-based Palindromes Inc., is actively involved in agroecology and building a resilient and equitable food system to combat food deserts and prevent health issues related to ... Read More

Five Leading Cities for FDI in Missouri

Missouri's economic appeal stems from its advantageous business climate and strong workforce paired with deep roots in agriculture, automotive, plant science, and advanced manufacturing. Its diverse range of industries receives substantial foreign investments. ... Read More

EquipmentShare Expands with New HQ in Columbia, Missouri

EquipmentShare, a company providing digital solutions for the construction industry, recently announced plans to expand with a new corporate headquarters in Columbia, Missouri. The expansion represents $100 million in capital investment ... Read More

Columbia Regional Airport Celebrates Opening of New Terminal

The Columbia Regional Airport (COU), in Columbia, Missouri, recently celebrated the opening of its new $23 million terminal. The new facility, which is now fully operational, will improve air travel for ... Read More

Missouri Cities Ranked Among Top US Metros for Manufacturing Growth

Jefferson City, St. Joseph, Columbia, and Kansas City were recently named among the top U.S. metros for manufacturing job growth according to a new study published by the U.S Bureau of ... Read More

Food Manufacturer Prepares to Open New Facility in Columbia, Missouri

Swift Prepared Foods, a leading global food manufacturing company, is getting ready to begin hiring employees to work at its new Italian meats processing plant set to open next year in ... Read More

Five Missouri Cities Rank Among Midwest’s Top Startup Cities

Multiple Missouri cities ranked among the Midwest’s top startup cities according to a new report. St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, Springfield, and Jefferson City were recognized by M25. The Chicago-based early-stage ... Read More