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Grow Stronger in Missouri

Leverage Missouri’s central location, low business costs, and trained workforce to accelerate your growth.

Why Missouri?

A Reputation for Fueling Success

Backed by a business-friendly environment and a highly skilled workforce, Missouri continues to gain recognition as a top state for corporate expansion and success.

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  • 1 st
    for Investment (West North Central Region)
    Site Selection Magazine, 2025
  • 2 nd
    for Completed Apprenticeships
    U.S. Dept. of Labor, FY 2025
  • 4 th
    Best Corporate Tax Climate
    Business Facilities, 2025
  • 4 th
    for Cost of Living
    CNBC, 2025
  • 4 th
    for Taxpayer ROI
    WalletHub, 2025
  • 5 th
    Best Corporate Income Tax Index
    Tax Foundation, 2026
  • 5 th
    for Workforce Training
    Business Facilities, 2025
  • 6 th
    for Cost of Doing Business
    CNBC, 2025

Strengthen Your Competitive Advantage

Right Where You Need to Be

Missouri’s central and well-connected location in the heart of the United States helps your company:

  • Reach more than half of the continental U.S. in under a 1 day drive
  • Easily access international airports, highways, rail, and ports
  • Take advantage of three Foreign Trade Zones across the state

In the Spotlight

  • Featured in AgFunderNews

    As highlighted in AgFunderNews, Missouri offers access to critical raw materials, streamlined regulations, and a resilient rural economy built on agricultural diversity.

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  • Taking NASA Back to the Moon

    From precision machining and advanced materials to electrical systems and tooling, Missouri manufacturers are embedded throughout the Artemis supply chain.

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  • Southeast Missouri

    The Bootheel Progress with Partnership is a newly formed regional economic development initiative bringing together Scott County, Mississippi County, and New Madrid County in a unified effort to strengthen the economic future of Missouri’s southeast region.

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  • America’s Best Companies

    O’Reilly Automotive, Hallmark, and Enterprise Mobility were the top three of the nine Missouri companies to make Forbes’ America’s Best Companies List for 2026.

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  • Kansas City’s Momentum

    As Kansas City prepares to take the global stage as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the metro is in the midst of one of the most ambitious periods of growth and reinvestment in its modern history.

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  • Missouri Corn & Soybeans: Powering Food, Fuel, and Innovation

    Missouri Corn and Soybeans

    When it comes to feeding the world and fueling innovation, Missouri’s corn and soybeans take center stage.

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  • Next NGA West Opens

    Next NGA West, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s new $1.7 billion western regional headquarters has officially opened in St. Louis, Missouri.

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  • U.S. Drone Innovation

    St. Louis-based WingXpand is leading the charge in U.S. drone innovation, securing federal contracts, partnering with Ranken Technical College, and developing the next generation of aerospace talent.

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  • API Reshoring

    Missouri leads the charge in API reshoring and pharmaceutical innovation.

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  • Missouri's Low Business Cost

    Missouri offers one of the most competitive business environments in the nation.

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  • Headshot of Subash Alias

    Business Facilities Q&A

    Missouri Partnership CEO, Subash Alias, shares insights into the state’s economic resilience, competitive advantages, and vision for the future.

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Explore Missouri’s Key Industries

Missouri is a dynamic state where specialized talent, collaborative ecosystems, global industry leaders, and emerging startups unite to drive progress in key sectors.

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Recent Announcements

  • Distribution

    AECI Utility Solutions Invests in Missouri Expansion with Boonville Distribution Center

    Boonville, Mo. – December 9, 2025 – Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) Utility Solutions has selected Boonville, Missouri, for its newest distribution center. The new facility will feature approximately 50,000 square…

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  • Project Announcements

    Elevator Announces New Co-Warehousing and Office Space in St. Louis, Missouri

    Innovative Model Expands Flexible Warehouse Options, Supporting Small Businesses St. Louis, MO – November 19, 2025 – Elevator, a co-warehousing community for small businesses and entrepreneurs, is set to launch its…

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  • Project Announcements

    Lambda Doubles Down on Midwest Expansion, To Build AI Factory in Kansas City, MO

    Site in Kansas City, MO, to welcome new jobs and more than 10,000 NVIDIA GPUs, with additional growth opportunities Kansas City, MO – October 28, 2025 – Lambda, the Superintelligence Cloud,…

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How We Help

Missouri Partnership is a public-private economic development organization dedicated to making your expansion into Missouri smooth and seamless. Our expert team provides complimentary support with site selection, incentive programs, workforce training, community insights, local connections, and more.

Contact us to learn how we can assist with your company’s growth.

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