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Local bioscience firm plans to expand KC operations, create 60 new jobs

Missouri’s thriving animal-health corridor received another boost today, as Gov. Jay Nixon announced plans by SCD Probiotics to expand its operations and create an estimated 62 new jobs in downtown Kansas ... Read More

Jennings Premium Meats opening production facility in Booneville

A New Franklin based meat producer will expand operations with a processing facility in Boonville, company and city officials announced this morning. Before the facility planned in Mid-America Industrial Park becomes final, ... Read More

Reserve provides cash flow cushion in Missouri

Millions in delayed state payments in neighboring Kansas to the west and billions in overdue bills in Illinois to the east highlight how a reserve fund in Missouri provides a cash ... Read More

Pfizer to buy consumer health business

Pfizer Inc. said Monday it plans to buy Copenhagen-based Ferrosan's consumer health-care business, which includes vitamins and skin-care products, for an undisclosed amount, CNBC reports. ... Read More

Missouri hospitals ranked among nation’s best

Seven Missouri hospitals ranked among the top 5 percent nationwide based on patient outcomes, according to a new list released Wednesday. St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, SSM Saint Mary’s Health Center ... Read More

Bodine Aluminum

Bob Lloyd “Central location has been key to Bodine’s success. When you’re selling to companies all over the country, you have some advantages with transportation costs. Others in the east and ... Read More

Ford will invest $400M in Kansas City plant

Ford Motor Co. plans to invest $400 million in its Kansas City Assembly Plant as part of a retooling for a new vehicle. The automaker also committed to keeping full-time employment ... Read More

Aircraft refurbishing company soars

Military spending on new airplanes is shrinking, forcing the government to maintain and refurbish the planes it already has. That’s something Sabreliner Corp. in Perryville specializes in. “When it comes to ... Read More

Green Packaging to Reach $41.7 Billion in 2014

The fastest gains are anticipated for degradable packaging and plastic recycled content packaging. ... Read More

Missouri looks to profit from Illinois tax hikes

Missouri business leaders said Wednesday they are looking for ways to attract business away from neighboring Illinois, which is poised to raise the state’s income tax by 67 percent and corporate ... Read More