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Danforth Plant Science Center announces $45 million expansion

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center on Monday announced a major $45 million expansion that will accommodate 100 new scientists and help further cement the center’s global reputation. The center’s board ... Read More

Leading North American aluminum producer to invest $45 million in New Madrid plant

Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation, a leading North American producer of aluminum, will significantly expand the footprint of its smelter in New Madrid, Gov. Jay Nixon announced today. The facility expansion includes ... Read More

New manufacturing company to set up shop in Harrisonville

The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Staying Home Corporation, a manufacturing startup company, will set up operations in Harrisonville. The new company is investing more than $1.8 ... Read More

Expedia to add up to 100 new jobs in Springfield

Online travel leader to host a job fair to meet with local talent later this month Expedia, Inc., the world’s leading online travel company, today announced plans to add up to ... Read More

St. Louis Arch Angels among most active investor groups nationwide

In 2012 the St. Louis Arch Angels investing group was lauded as one of the most active in the region.Now, the Arch Angels are being recognized as one of the most ... Read More

Manufacturing Company Invests $13 Million in Liberty

The Liberty Economic Development Corp. and the city of Liberty have announced that Holland 1916 Inc. will move its corporate headquarters here. Holland has leased a 98,000-square-foot facility located at 2901 ... Read More

Gov. Nixon signs Missouri Works legislation to continue economic growth in the Show-Me State

Gov. Jay Nixon today signed House Bill 184 and House Bill 196 which implement Missouri Works, comprehensive strategy to support economic growth and create career opportunities for Missourians. “From Day One, ... Read More

Leading pharmaceutical manufacturer plans to strengthen presence in Missouri

Gov. Jay Nixon today praised plans by Mallinckrodt, a leading global provider of specialty pharmaceuticals, to strengthen its presence in Missouri. As part of its spinoff from former parent company Covidien, ... Read More

Monsanto acquires ag biotech startup GrassRoots Biotechnology

The six-year-old company, which was spun out of research at Duke University, is focused on discovering genes that can improve crop performance. Since 2009, Monsanto and GrassRoots have had a technology ... Read More

Newly independent Mallinckrodt invests in headquarters

Company officials said the move could bring 150 new jobs to the Hazelwood facility, KTVI reports. Mallinckrodt was spun off by Covidien and traded as a independent public company on the ... Read More