Springfield Region

Missouri Cities Rank Best in Midwest for Startups

Multiple Missouri cities topped the list in a new ranking of the best Midwest cities for startups in a report published by M25, an early-stage venture firm based in Chicago. M25 ... Read More

Missouri is Home to Three of Top Ten US Distribution Center Sites

“COVID-19 has hit supply chains with a ‘double whammy,’” writes John Boyd in Supply Chain Quarterly. “Meanwhile the already booming e-commerce sector has kicked into overdrive.” Boyd, a highly respected consultant ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturer Announces $8 Million Investment, New Jobs in Missouri

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) recently announced plans to invest nearly $8 million to grow its Architectural Components Group Inc. (ACGI) wood ceiling and wall operations in Marshfield, Missouri. The 50,000 sq. ... Read More

Missouri Companies Continue to Grow Workforce Despite COVID-19

While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused companies across the world to lay off workers, many companies in Missouri have continued to see their local workforces grow. Centene Corp., a health innovation ... Read More

Missouri Announces $50 Million Broadband Expansion to Aid in COVID-19 Recovery Effort

Missouri Governor Mike Parson recently announced nearly $50 million to support broadband expansion across Missouri. Funding for the new programs comes in large part from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund and ... Read More

Missouri is North America’s Logistics & Distribution Center

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

Kraft Heinz Announces Major Investment in Springfield, Missouri

Food solutions company Kraft Heinz recently announced plans to invest in its Springfield manufacturing facility as part of a five-year, $48 million project to enhance its manufacturing operations and capacity. This ... Read More

Missouri is Leading the Way in the Health Innovation Industry

Cutting-edge biomedical research is taking place across Missouri in world-renowned research hospitals and innovation districts such as the Cortex Innovation Community and the Missouri Innovation Center. Cerner, Centene, and Express Scripts ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturer Expands, Adds 75 New Jobs in Marshfield, Missouri

Tyler Pipe Company, an advanced manufacturer of pipe and fittings for the plumbing industry, recently announced plans to invest $4.9 million to expand their operations in Marshfield, Missouri. The expansion is ... Read More

Missouri’s Robust Food Solutions Industry is Home to More Than You Might Think

Hungry to expand your customer base? Look no further than Missouri. Missouri’s robust food solutions industry includes nearly 400 companies and almost 100,000 farms, with the capacity for many more, due ... Read More