Grow Stronger in Missouri

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

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.

  • 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
    Best Corporate Income Tax Index
    Tax Foundation, 2025
  • 4 th
    for Cost of Living
    CNBC, 2025
  • 4 th
    for Taxpayer ROI
    WalletHub, 2025
  • 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

  • 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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  • Welcoming the World Cup

    Missouri is ready to welcome the world as Kansas City prepares to host matches for the largest FIFA World Cup in history in 2026.

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  • Glasgow, Missouri

    With over $2 million in new manufacturing investments in recent months, Glasgow, Missouri is showing the kind of momentum that turns heads.

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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.

Recent Announcements

  • Meta Data Center Opens; Represents $1B Investment in Missouri

    August 20, 2025 (KANSAS CITY, Mo.) – Meta announced today that its Kansas City Data Center is now serving traffic. That means that this data center is now part of the…

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  • Missouri Partnership Celebrates Americold’s $100+ Million Investment in Kansas City, Boosting Jobs and Food Logistics Innovation

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. – August 12, 2025 – State and local leaders joined Americold and CPKC executives today to celebrate the grand opening of Americold’s new Import-Export Hub in Kansas City.…

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  • IKO Breaks Ground on New Granule Facility in Missouri

    Bismarck, Mo. – June 26, 2025 – IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, has officially broken ground on a new…

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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.