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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.

Five Missouri companies included in Most Admired List

Emerson Electric, Express Scripts, Cerner, Graybar Electric and Jones Financial (Edward Jones) have made Fortune magazine’s 2012 Most Admired Companies list. Express Scripts, the largest public company based in St. Louis ... Read More

InvestMidwest picks 12 St. Louis firms to present

Twelve St. Louis-area companies have been selected to present their stories to potential investors at this year’s InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum. Organizers of the annual event, which will be April 4-5 ... Read More

Missouri S&T wins award for ‘smart’ grid research

Two computer science students at the Missouri University of Science and Technology are being honored for their “smart” electric power grid research. The Rolla school says doctoral student Tom Roth, of ... Read More

Kansas City offers data centers an affordable, reliable port

The Boyd Co., based in Princeton, N.J., has ranked Kansas City No. 20 in a study of the annual operating costs for a data security center in the nation’s 45 largest ... Read More

With UM System funding, new biotech firms take root in Columbia

In the face of proposed budget cuts, the University of Missouri System is taking a do-it-yourself approach to statewide economic recovery. The tactic is entrepreneurial and pragmatic. Short on jobs? Make ... Read More

Dell Buys Software Maker AppAssure

Dell acquired backup and replication software maker AppAssure Software in its first software acquisition since forming its software group. more ... Read More

Gov. Nixon announces record export numbers for Missouri in 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon today announced that the $14.1 billion in Missouri exports in 2011 is a new state record, topping the last state record set in 2007. “Selling more Missouri-made goods ... Read More

Dairy Farmers of America buys Connecticut dairy

Kansas City-based co-op Dairy Farmers of America Inc. has acquired Guida’s Milk, a Connecticut-based dairy, for an undisclosed price. “Guida’s Milk’s long-standing relationships with customers and comprehensive portfolio of innovative, quality ... Read More

St. Joseph NCO Group call center to add 300 jobs

A St. Joseph call center is adding 300 jobs to accommodate growing business from two corporate clients. more ... Read More

Clayton’s big solar project will help power its new police station

This municipality, which has set the standard for going green in St. Louis County, is about to make its biggest commitment yet — a $1.1 million solar project to provide electricity ... Read More