Yearly Archives: 2019

Missouri – Top State for Workforce Development

States and communities across the US are facing shortages of available and trained workers. In July 2019, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into law a piece of legislation that caused Missouri ... Read More

Faster Broadband Coming to Southwest Missouri

Businesses in Springfield, Missouri, will soon have access to faster broadband service. City Utilities recently announced a $120 million expansion of its SpringNet fiber optic network for businesses and residential customers. ... Read More

Automotive Manufacturer Cuts Ribbon On Missouri Facility

Faurecia, a leading automotive technology company developing solutions for sustainable mobility and smart life on board, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new interiors production facility in Blue Springs, Missouri. ... Read More

IT Company Grows Into Billion Dollar Business in Missouri

Twitter’s Jack Dorsey and Square’s Jim McKelvey aren’t the only Missourians leading IT innovation. Jim Kavanaugh and David Steward, both born in Missouri, have built a billion dollar company from the ... Read More

Continued Growth Proves Missouri Is The Global Leader In Agtech

Missouri is the global leader in agtech. That statement has never been more true as more and more companies choose Missouri as the best place to grow their business. Recently, Bunge, ... Read More

Missouri Company Awarded $100+ Million In Contracts From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Burns & McDonnell, a Missouri-based architecture, engineering and construction firm, recently received seven new contracts, worth more than $100 million, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The contracts were issued ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturer Expands, Creates 135 New Jobs In Missouri

Briggs & Stratton, an advanced manufacturer of small gasoline engines, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing plant in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The expansion is expected to create 130 new jobs ... Read More

Aerospace Manufacturer Expands, Creates 39 New Jobs In Missouri

Alpine Aviation Group, Inc., an aerospace-focused advanced manufacturing company, is expanding into Missouri with a new facility that will be used to assemble wiring harnesses for aircraft in Ozark, Missouri. The ... Read More

Missouri Ranks Among Top States For Business In Many Categories

Missouri was recently ranked among the top states for business in numerous categories by CNBC. Missouri was ranked 7th best state for infrastructure, 8th best for cost of doing business, 14th best for education, ... Read More

Site Selection: Sedalia and Warrensburg Offer Central Perks

Missouri’s prime location doesn’t get more convenient for businesses looking to grow in the Midwest, according to an article from the Site Selection team. As a leading region for agtech, advanced ... Read More