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University of Missouri researchers have developed a pain-free way to fill tooth cavities, technology that could be on the market in two years. The so-called “plasma brush” uses chemical reactions to disinfect and clean out cavities, then uses fluorescent light and electrodes to form a “cool flame” that delivers and bonds dental sealer, Meng Chen said. more

Missouri community named one of America’s strongest farming and agribusiness regions by Forbes

St. Joseph has landed on Forbes magazine’s list of America’s Strongest Farming and Agribusiness Regions. Forbes analyzed the nation’s largest 124 agriculture economies, and St. Joseph was ranked No. 4. [Kansas ... Read More

Geothermal gains traction in mid-Missouri

Buildings are energy gluttons. Federal government statistics show buildings use about 42% of the energy consumed in the U.S. each year.  Not too surprising really, everything from heating and air conditioning ... Read More

Missouri Partnership announces internal promotions

The Missouri Partnership announced Friday at its quarterly board meeting the promotions of Subash Alias to Senior Vice President and Deborah Price to Vice President of Business Recruitment and General Counsel. ... Read More

Global window and door manufacturer to open first U.S. facility in Missouri

Piva Group’s 122-job expansion demonstrates Missouri’s success in attracting new foreign investment ST. LOUIS – Gov. Jay Nixon announced today that Italian manufacturer Piva Group will open its first U.S. manufacturing ... Read More

How Two Brothers from Missouri Built the Largest Independent Free-Range Egg Operation in America

A tall, bespectacled man pushing a baby stroller approaches Stanton Brothers Eggs at the Columbia Farmers’ Market in Columbia, Missouri. It’s a booth right near the entrance clearly designated by a ... Read More

Henderson Products establishes sixth location in Fulton

An international company that is a leader in manufacturing and distributing truck-mounted snow and ice removal equipment will bring its sixth facility to Fulton’s industrial park, anticipating to be operational by ... Read More

Midwest Scrap Management plans $13 million expansion

A St. Joseph scrap metal company plans on building a $13 million facility in Kansas City. On Tuesday, Midwest Scrap Management Inc. announced it selected contractors to build a non-ferrous — ... Read More

$500,000 grant could expand Danforth Center

St. Louis County and Creve Coeur beat out many other U.S. regions for a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to expand innovation. The funds will be used to ... Read More

Three Dog Bakery eyes expansion

Kansas City-based Three Dog Bakery is expanding in more ways than one. The all-natural dog treat and food business recently became Global Food Safety Initiative-certified, which opens multiple doors. Three Dog ... Read More

Two Missouri cities named best cities for jobs by Glassdoor

Kansas City and St. Louis are two of the top 25 best cities in the U.S. for jobs, according to a recent report published by Glassdoor. Kansas City is ranked at ... Read More