Yearly Archives: 2025

IKO Breaks Ground on New Granule Facility in Missouri

Bismarck, Mo. – June 26, 2025 – IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, has officially broken ground on a new ... Read More

The Power of Research: Mizzou’s Impact on Medicine, Environment, and the Biotech Workforce

As the flagship research university of the University of Missouri system, the University of Missouri – Columbia (Mizzou) stands at the forefront of human health innovation, spearheading advancements that address critical ... Read More

St. Louis’ Muny Wins Tony for Best Regional Theatre 

The Muny, America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre, has been awarded the prestigious Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre, a recognition that not only honors a century of world-class productions ... Read More

Sentio BioSciences Expands in Missouri 

Sentio BioSciences, a vertically integrated pharmaceutical manufacturer, is investing over $10.6 million to expand operations in Maryland Heights, Missouri. According to the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the expansion will boost ... Read More

Missouri Department of Economic Development Awards $2.94M to Boost Rural Entrepreneurship Across Missouri

Missouri State University’s efactory and Cape Girardeau-based codefi, have been awarded a $2.94 million grant to expand vital entrepreneurial support and technical services across the state. The funding, awarded by the ... Read More

Missouri Partnership’s Sal Maniaci Selected for 2025 Leadership Missouri Program

Sal Maniaci, Vice President, Business Recruitment at Missouri Partnership, has been named to the 2025 class of Leadership Missouri, the state’s premier leadership development program offered by the Missouri Chamber of ... Read More

Kansas City Invests $25 Million in Workforce Development to Support Regional Growth

Kansas City is investing $25 million in the development of the Northland Workforce Development Center (NWDC), a modern training facility aimed at addressing the region’s increasing demand for skilled workers. The ... Read More

Missouri: A Strategic Hub for End-to-End Biomanufacturing Excellence

From the Animal Health Corridor in Kansas City to the Research Reactor in Columbia, and the API Innovation Center in St. Louis, Missouri’s biomanufacturing industry is supported by a vibrant and ... Read More

Missouri Shapes Future Farmers: Cultivation & Growth

From the first farms established in the 1700s to the large-scale agribusinesses of today, Missouri’s roots in the agricultural industry go deep. Agriculture is a major economic driver in Missouri, contributing ... Read More

Missouri Partnership’s Sal Maniaci Named Top 50 Economic Developer in North America

Missouri Partnership proudly announces that Sal Maniaci, Vice President, Business Recruitment, has been named one of Consultant Connect’s 2025 North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. This annual recognition highlights individuals whose ... Read More