All posts by : Janelle Higgins

Missouri Governor, British Consul General Highlight Missouri/UK Connection

Professionals from private businesses and economic development organizations gathered this week for an event at the private residence of the United Kingdom (UK) Consul General for the Midwestern U.S. The event ... Read More

Iconic Missouri Ice Cream Shop Named Best In The World

Ted Drewes, one of Missouri’s most iconic eateries, has been named “best ice cream in the world” in SoolNua’s second annual #worldICECREAMindex ranking. More than 20 ice cream and frozen custard ... Read More

Three Missouri Cities Named In Top Five Nationwide For Startup Growth

The Missouri cities of St. Louis, Springfield and St. Joseph have all been ranked in the top five cities for fastest startup growth nationwide, according to FiveThirtyEight.com. Kansas City, Missouri also ... Read More

66 Billion Reasons Why Missouri Is The Global Leader In Agtech

One of the largest mergers ever is happening right now in the world of agtech as Bayer and Missouri’s St. Louis-based Monsanto have agreed to a $66 billion definitive merger agreement. ... Read More

Missouri and Japan Build Stronger Economic Connections

Missouri, the Hawthorn Foundation and Governor Jay Nixon hosted the 2016 Midwest US Japan Association Conference in St. Louis. And it’s clear that connections between Missouri and Japan are strong and ... Read More

Boeing Unveils New Missouri-Made T-X Trainer

Boeing’s Missouri-based Defense, Space & Security division unveiled their new T-X advanced pilot trainer first production jet, co-developed by Saab, in the hopes of winning a coveted contract with the U.S. ... Read More

Industry Leading Missouri Company Expands, Creates 100+ New Jobs

MiTek Industries, the world leader in supplying software, products and services to the building components industry, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch their new expansion in Chesterfield, Missouri. The expansion represents ... Read More

Missouri Zoo Named “Nation’s Best Free Attraction”

The St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, has been named the “Nation’s Best Free Attraction” by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards Program. The zoo was the only zoo ... Read More

New Accelerator Launching In Missouri Targets International Entrepreneurs

Missouri has many draws for internationals companies and entrepreneurs. From the Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, to the Missouri Innovation Campus in Columbia and beyond, Missouri offers international businesses ... Read More

Pet Food Solutions Company Announces New Headquarters In Missouri

Solid Gold Pet, America’s first holistic dog food brand, is relocating its headquarters to Missouri, and increasing its staff with plans to hire more than 20 new employees in the coming ... Read More