Monthly Archives: June 2016

Global Professional Services Firm KPMG Talks About Missouri Talent

Karen Vangyia, managing partner of KPMG, talks about the talent in the St. Louis, Missouri region, and the growth taking place for KPMG in Missouri. <!–cke_bookmark_59S–><!–cke_bookmark_59E–> Missouri talent is top-tier and ... Read More

Kraft Heinz Announces Missouri Expansion Win

Kraft Heinz recently announced a new $250 million expansion project for its Kirksville, Missouri, plant calling it a “win” for both the company and the city of Kirksville. The expanded Kraft ... Read More

Missouri Tech Startup Expands, Brings World-class Training to Missouri Talent

Missouri-based tech startup Varsity Tutors opened their new 20,000 square foot facility in Clayton, Missouri, on June 16, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Varsity Tutors, is an online learning platform that ... Read More

Missouri-based Soft Surroundings Expands With New Distribution Center

Missouri-based apparel and home décor company, Soft Surroundings, recently announced plans to expand in the state with a new 300,000 square-foot distribution center near its existing facility in Mexico, Mo. The ... Read More

Missouri’s $7 Million AgTech Exhibit Opens June 18

Missouri’s AgTech industry is leading the way with innovative technology and research that is transforming agriculture. And the St. Louis Science Center is ready to open its $7 million GROW exhibit ... Read More

AgTech Innovation District Planned for Missouri

A plan for a new innovation district, much like Cortex in the Central West End, is being planned in hopes of bringing thousands of jobs to the Creve Coeur area. The ... Read More

NGA Finalizes Deal to Remain in Missouri

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency finalized the deal to remain in Missouri, building its new $1.7 billion western headquarters on a 100-acre site in north St. Louis. “This is a proud day ... Read More

Union Pacific Invests $54 Million in Missouri Railways

Missouri is the nation’s rail crossroads, being served by every Class 1 railway in the nation and connected to every other mode of transportation. And Union Pacific is investing money to ... Read More

Missouri-based Boeing Defense, Space & Security wins $3.2 Billion Manufacturing Contract

Missouri-based Boeing Defense, Space & Security was recently awarded a $3.2 billion contract modification for Joint Direct Attack Munition, or JDAM, tailkits by the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract, which ... Read More