Manufacturing

JVIC Invests $4 Million to Advance Missouri’s Semiconductor Industry 

The Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) at Missouri State University in Springfield established the Advanced Manufacturing Node to bolster Missouri’s semiconductor industry by fostering technological innovation, infrastructure development, and workforce enhancement. ... Read More

Why Missouri is the Perfect Place for Dairy Businesses to Thrive

Missouri is an excellent state for dairy businesses to grow due to its central location, strong agricultural infrastructure, and business-friendly environment. Missouri has 374 grade A and 120 manufacturing grade dairy ... Read More

Missouri’s Unique Food and Ag Industry 

Nearly 90,000 farms make up Missouri’s uniquely diverse agriculture landscape, growing everything from rice, cotton, soybeans, corn, and sorghum, to raising cattle, turkeys, and hogs. The midwestern state has gained the ... Read More

Missouri Leads the Charge in API Reshoring and Pharmaceutical Innovation

Missouri is solidifying its role as a national leader in reshoring active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) research and development. With a strong presence of human health and API-focused businesses, the state is ... Read More

Discover Nodaway County: A Missouri Agri-Ready Community

If you’re looking for a place to expand or start your business, Nodaway County offers the ideal blend of agriculture, innovation, and economic opportunity. Located in northwest Missouri, near the Iowa ... Read More

Area Development Highlights Missouri’s Readiness for Incoming $5 Billion in Aerospace Growth

The St. Louis region is experiencing a significant surge in its aerospace sector, marked by over $5 billion in investments across its major airports and leading aerospace companies. The Area Development ... Read More

America’s Heartland Packing Poised For Open

Weeks Away from Adding Beef Harvest Capacity  Warren County, MO., January 28th— American Foods Group, LLC (AFG) is excited to announce that its greenfield beef harvest facility, America’s Heartland Packing LLC, ... Read More

Missouri’s Momentum Builds as Investment Grows in 2025

Missouri is positioned for significant growth as a series of exciting investments and developments take shape across the state. With projects ranging from manufacturing to distribution to agriculture, these new investments ... Read More

IKO Announces Plans To Open New Granule Facility in Missouri

Bismarck, Mo. – January 8, 2025 – IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, is proud to announce plans to open ... Read More

Cultivating Missouri’s Future: Ashley McCarty on Building the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders

Missouri’s agricultural sector is a cornerstone of the state’s economy, contributing significantly to its growth and sustainability. As the sector grows, technology evolves, and the next generation moves through school, it’s ... Read More