Making Economic Development Work in Uncertain Times
- June 12, 2017
The final months of 2016 were bleak for those with an outlook on the economy. U.S. growth rates in early 2017 shrank to a five-year low of 1.6 percent, making 2015’s ... Read More
Business News
Explore the latest Missouri business news and stay informed on recent project announcements, economic development updates, business expansions, and success stories.
From key industry updates to economic trends, we provide comprehensive coverage of Missouri business developments.
Whether you’re tracking growth opportunities, following market shifts, or seeking insight into the state of Missouri’s business climate, our aggregated news feed is here to keep you ahead of the curve.
Grab A Pint, Let’s Talk About Missouri Beer
- June 09, 2017
Missouri is home to numerous craft breweries, and the world-famous Budweiser family of beers. But did you know the beer industry contributes more than $12.4 billion annually to Missouri’s economy, and ... Read More
Missouri: What Can We Move For You?
- June 07, 2017
A business needs to be able to get its product to market quickly and efficiently, and Missouri has the infrastructure in place to make that happen. In fact, we are North ... Read More
Professional Services Company Expands In Malden, Missouri, Adds New Jobs
- June 06, 2017
NovaCopy, a full-service provider of office technology, 3D Printing and IT services, broke ground on its new location in Malden, Missouri. The 8,000 sq. ft. facility represents $900,000 in capital investment, ... Read More
Two Missouri Cities Named Top Places To Live For Families In U.S.
- June 05, 2017
Blue Springs and Fenton, Missouri have been named among the top places to live for families in the U.S., based on quality schools and home prices, according to HomeUnion.com. Blue Springs ... Read More
Governor Greitens Announces Missouri’s New Economic Development Director
- June 02, 2017
Today, Governor Eric Greitens announced that Rob Dixon, current President of the Missouri Community College Association, will be appointed as Missouri’s new Acting Director of Economic Development. Throughout his career, Rob ... Read More
Drone Wars, Hack Blocks Now Part of Aerospace & Defense Growth Story
- June 01, 2017
According to a 2017 study from Deloitte, 2017 will see an increase in global aerospace and defense revenues. As aerospace and defense are key parts of Missouri’s economy, with 100 aerospace ... Read More
DST Expands in Kansas City; Plans to Add 415 New Jobs
- May 31, 2017
Last week, the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced that DST, a leading global technology, strategic advisory, and operations outsourcing company, is expanding in Kansas City, Missouri, with plans to create ... Read More
Pet Food Company Expands In Joplin, Missouri, Creates 46 New Jobs
- May 30, 2017
Blue Buffalo, a food solutions company specializing in pet foods, announced plans to expand with a new 112,000 sq. ft. building at the company’s Heartland Pet Food manufacturing campus in Joplin, ... Read More
Manufacturing Company Expanding In Springfield, Missouri, Adding 90 Jobs
- May 26, 2017
3M, a global manufacturing company, announced plans to expand in Springfield, Missouri. The expansion represents $40 million in investment and is expected to add 90 new jobs to the region. “We ... Read More