Poplar Bluff Region

A Record Year 2022: Advanced Manufacturer Invests in West Plains, Missouri

As 2022 draws to a close, we’re celebrating a record-breaking year at Missouri Partnership by taking a look back at some of Missouri’s biggest stories in economic development from the past ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturer Invests in West Plains, Missouri

Arlee Home Fashions, an advanced manufacturer of decorative home fashion and pet products, announced plans to invest in West Plains, Missouri. The new expansion represents $300,000 in capital investment and is ... Read More

Defense Manufacturer Invests in West Plains, Missouri

Leonardo DRS, a leading provider of defense products and technologies, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing campus in West Plains, Missouri. The new investment is expected to create more than ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturer Invests in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

True Manufacturing, a Missouri-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer, recently announced plans to build a new facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The new facility represents $21 million in capital investment and is expected ... Read More

Missouri Companies Receive Billions in Military Defense Contracts

Missouri Governor Mike Parson recently announced that more than $14 billion in military defense contracts were awarded to Missouri companies in Fiscal Year 2019, according to a recent report. “We are ... Read More

Missouri Partnership Celebrates Economic Development Week 2021

Communities across the globe spent the past few days participating in the 2021 Economic Development Week, which was created by the International Economic Development Council. The goal of Economic Development Week ... Read More

Tax Foundation Ranks Missouri 10th Best State for New Firms; 4th for New Manufacturing

The Tax Foundation, in collaboration with KPMG LLP, today released a new report called “Location Matters.” This comprehensive study ranks state corporate tax costs across multiple industries nationwide. “We are thrilled ... Read More

Expansion Solutions Magazine: Shovel-Ready Sites Provide Plenty of Development Opportunities in 2021

Economists at the Federal Reserve expect the U.S. economy to grow in 2021 by 4 percent and unemployment to decline to 5.5 percent. Investment banker Morgan Stanley predicts real GDP growth ... Read More

Missouri Is the Logistics & Distribution Center of North America

When it comes to business expansion and new site selection, location is one of the most important factors. Centrally located in the Midwest, and in the center of North America, Missouri is ... Read More

Governor Parson Establishes National Agriculture Week in Missouri

Missouri is the global leader in agtech. To highlight the state’s tremendous innovation and success in this field, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed this week National Agriculture Week in Missouri. Governor Parson ... Read More