“Springfield is so diversified and so entrepreneurial. There’s opportunity here, even in a down time. That tells you something about the resiliency of the people and the local economy.” - Jack Stack
“We would find it difficult to replace the work force, many of whom are very technically skilled people. Missouri is good for Leggett & Platt, because of people, resources, economic incentives, and low tax burden." - Dave Haffner
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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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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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Missouri’s central location within the nation makes it a cost-effective location from which to ship and a natural place through which products are transported.
“The state of Missouri made things pretty attractive for us with the Enhanced Enterprise Zone and Quality Jobs incentives. And, from a strategic standpoint, we figured Missouri was the right place to be, because most of our competition was out on the west coast.” - Jeff and Cara Canon
"People here have an excellent work ethic. And there’s a sense of extended family in the area. It’s feels like a wholesome, down home country atmosphere with the amenities that you would expect in a metropolitan area." - Randy Moore
"We train displaced workers in rural Missouri for today's IT jobs to keep those jobs in the country. Missouri incentives got us started. The work ethic of our employees keeps us going." - Shane Mayes