Yearly Archives: 2024

Missouri’s Export Growth Soars 13.1%: Trade Missions Drive $10 Billion in Global Exports and $3 Billion in Investments

Between the second quarter of 2023 and the second quarter of 2024, Missouri’s exports grew by 13.1% equating to nearly $10 billion in goods exported to global markets. A rise in ... Read More

Springfield, Missouri Sees Wave of New Business Investment

Low cost of living, central location, and strong academic institutions make Springfield, Missouri an excellent choice for business expansions. Recently, the southwestern Missouri city has seen several business expansions across the ... Read More

How Missouri Saved the European Wine Industry

From the picturesque Hermann Wine Trail to the Missouri River Valley’s scenic beauty, Missouri is home to some of the finest wineries in the Midwest. This rich tradition dates back to ... Read More

Discover Audrain County: A Missouri Agri-Ready Community

Nestled in the heart of Missouri, Audrain County serves as a regional agricultural hub. With a strong connection to the land and a commitment to growth, this region combines its rich ... Read More

Ameren Missouri Executive Receives Top Honor From Hawthorn Foundation

Rob Dixon recognized with Award of Excellence at the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development The Hawthorn Foundation is honoring key leaders making an impact on economic development in Missouri. The organization ... Read More

University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) wins Hawthorn Foundation Project of the Year Award

Recognition underscores MURR’s pivotal role in positioning Missouri as a leader in nuclear science and technology. The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) has been named the 2024 Hawthorn Foundation Project ... Read More

Highlighting Missouri’s Strengths in Plastics Manufacturing

Missouri is a strong player in manufacturing, especially in plastics and chemicals. The state ranks 10th in the U.S. for plastics and rubber machinery manufacturing revenue and 10th in the U.S. ... Read More

Missouri’s Ag Ed on the Move Brings Agriculture Education into the Classroom

Developed by Missouri Farmers Care, the organization that launched the Agri-Ready County Designation, Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) is an innovative, interactive program designed to bring agriculture education directly into ... Read More

Inside Nike’s Air Manufacturing Innovation Facility in Missouri

Nike’s Air Manufacturing Innovation (Air MI) facility in Missouri is one of three state-of-the art manufacturing facilities around the world producing the iconic Air units that define some of Nike’s most ... Read More

Construction of NGA’s New Campus in St. Louis Continues Toward Completion

Aptly named Next NGA West, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s $1.6 billion western regional headquarters is getting finishing touches in preparation for its planned opening in 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri. According ... Read More