Poplar Bluff Region

Let’s Talk About Missouri Wine

As one of the oldest grape growing regions in the United States, wine is an integral component of the history, culture and economy of Missouri. So, we thought it was a ... Read More

Missouri – Deal Closing Fund for Company Investments

Missouri Works is the state’s economic development program designed to support companies considering Missouri as a place to expand to and grow their business. And now it’s got even better with ... Read More

Missouri – Best State for Automotive Manufacturing

Missouri is already recognized as a best state for manufacturing by Supply Chain Digest. And now, after Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed Senate Bill 68 into law, Missouri has made itself ... Read More

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

Missouri – Top State for Low Corporate Tax Rate

Missouri leadership has been working hard for years to ensure that job-creating companies can benefit from a friendly business environment, low taxes and a state that prides itself on solid fiscal ... 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

Missouri Partnership Expands Business Recruitment Team in Kansas City

Missouri Partnership announced today that Kylee Garretson has been promoted to Director of Business Recruitment & Capacity Building. In this new role, Kylee will manage business attraction projects for Missouri, provide ... Read More

Missouri Partnership Announces Subash Alias as Permanent CEO

MISSOURI – Missouri Partnership announced today that their full Board of Directors has named Subash Alias as CEO, effective immediately. Alias had been serving as Interim CEO since March 1 and ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturing Company Expands, Adds 140 New Jobs In Missouri

Empire Comfort Systems, an advanced manufacturing company, announced its plans to expand, and broke ground on its new 130,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The new facility represents ... Read More

Missouri Is Primed For Continued Success In 2019

Missouri’s economy had another great year in 2018. Missouri saw 75+ major expansions, creating more than 8,400 new jobs across the state. Companies that expanded in Missouri in 2018 included industry ... Read More