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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.

$120 million manure-to-energy project underway in Missouri

The project is providing $120 million in new work for Missouri supply chain, manufacturing, and construction companies and their employees. Roeslein Alternative Energy announced the turnkey facility to create and inject ... Read More

Missouri teams score 5th, 8th in national energy competition

Two Missouri teams competed in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. Collegiate teams design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective and attractive. Missouri S&T placed 5th in the ... Read More

Missouri offers many advantages for innovation

Missouri shows it can innovate. At least that is the conclusion of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s new study, Enterprising States: States Innovate, which analyzes the 50 states through six lenses ... Read More

Missouri leads the nation in new business creation

Newly released census data shows Missouri leading the nation in new business creation. While the vast majority of states saw a drop in the number of new firms created, new business ... Read More

Monsanto to move R&D jobs to Missouri

Missouri-based Monsanto Company announced plans to move 65 jobs to its Chesterfield Research Village, just outside of St. Louis, in 2016. These jobs will be moving from: Research Triangle Park, North ... Read More

STEP grants help Missouri businesses grow their exports

Missouri is one of the largest recipients of the STEP grants awarded to the states by the Federal Small Business Administration. The State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program is a ... Read More

AgTech Company SyMyco to expand footprint in BRDG Park

Officials with plant science startup SyMyco Inc., which moved to St. Louis from India in 2011, say they plan to expand their presence in BRDG Park by tripling the company’s research ... Read More

Missouri’s highly skilled talent continues to drive growth as KPMG adds 175 new IT positions

KPMG said Tuesday it would add 175 new information technology jobs to its downtown St. Louis office, at 10 S. Broadway. The new hires, made over the next three years, will ... Read More

Lower Cost of Living Lures California Companies to Kansas City

Lower housing and living costs can make Kansas City more attractive to businesses on the coasts. Whether your tastes run toward a home in the suburbs or a downtown loft, affordable ... Read More

Missouri Unemployment Rate Hits 8-Year Low

Yes, we’re hard working. Yes, we’re highly skilled. And yes, there are more than 3 million of us, giving us a bigger talent pool than 20 other states (and most of ... Read More