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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.

Missouri jobless rate drops to lowest level since 2007

According to seasonally adjusted data released today by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Missouri’s unemployment rate fell by three-tenths of a point in October to 5.0 percent, the lowest rate ... Read More

New Missouri training program certifies food and beverage industry technicians

The one of a kind program will initially only be available in Kansas City and Chicago. Through a partnership with ITT Technical Institute and leading food and beverage companies,the Food Processing ... Read More

U.S. Navy Continues to Grow Missouri’s Military Supply Chain

Earlier this week, Missouri-based defense contractor Arnold Defense announced they had been awarded a U.S. Navy contract for several hundred rocket launchers and related equipment worth more than $19 million. This ... Read More

Black & McDonald expands U.S. headquarters in Missouri

The electrical contracting and engineering company acquired a 25,000-square-foot office complex adjacent to its existing facility at 6001 Front St. in Kansas City, a release from the Toronto-based company said. Kansas ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturing Firm R&S Machining investing $6 million in Missouri

R&S Machining, which makes aerospace components and does machining work for other industries, is investing $6 million to build a second facility to handle current and anticipated growth. The company plans ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturing Firm Detroit Tool Metal Products announces $4.2 million expansion in Lebanon

Detroit Tool Metal Products in Lebanon recently announced plans to bring two new lines of coatings production and 30 new jobs to the area. The expansion is associated with a $4.2 ... Read More

Missouri Talent Delivers Quality for La-Z-Boy

Manufacturing employs more than 256,000 Missourians in more than 6,000 establishments, making up 9.4 percent of the state’s total employment. — The La-Z-Boy manufacturing facility in Neosho, Missouri was recently recognized ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturing Company Continental Casting to Create 75 New Jobs in Missouri

Continental Casting will add the new positions at both the Monroe City and Palmyra production facilities beginning immediately. The company is looking for entry level positions applicants as well as experienced ... Read More

Eight Missouri cities rank among the Best Small Cities in America

A recent ranking from WalletHub demonstrates that Missouri has multiple areas great for raising families and growing businesses. Small cities in the Show-Me State are amongst the best in America. In ... Read More

KC startup lands invitation to prestigious international tech conference, plans to add jobs

Brands that have used the company’s content marketing platform include Ben & Jerry’s, General Mills and the National Geographic Channel. In a few short days, the DivvyHQ founders will be in ... Read More