All posts by : McKenzie Stroot

Ag Study: Agribusiness Powers More Than 176,000 Jobs in St. Louis

Key Takeaways: Agriculture has long been a defining strength of the St. Louis region, but an economic study by the St. Louis AgriBusiness Club shows the sector’s impact is even greater ... Read More

Moberly, Missouri: Built for Growth, Positioned for Opportunity

With a prime central Missouri location at the crossroads of two major U.S. highways, Moberly offers companies immediate access to highway networks, rail infrastructure, and a strategic position within the United ... Read More

Metrobloks Selects Liberty, Missouri, for $1.4 Billion Data Center Investment 

Digital infrastructure leader to deliver high-wage tech jobs and power next-generation connectivity in Kansas City Region Metrobloks today announced plans to invest $1.4 billion in Liberty, Missouri, with a state-of-the-art, high-density ... Read More

Missouri Led the Nation by Eliminating Capital Gains Tax in 2025

Missouri Advances Pro-Business Climate with Landmark Tax Reform Missouri has long prioritized policies that encourage investment, support business growth, and improve the quality of life for its residents. In 2025, the ... Read More

Missouri Researchers Identify Gene That Could Help Protect Soybean Yields

Key Takeaways:  Missouri continues to play a leading role in advancing agricultural innovation that strengthens farmers’ productivity. Researchers at the University of Missouri have identified a gene that helps soybean plants ... Read More

Missouri Entrepreneur Builds Rice Business Reaching U.S. and Global Markets

Missouri has long been known as one of the nation’s most diverse and productive agricultural states. For Sam Schneider, that ecosystem helped turn a small idea into an international business. A ... Read More

Kirksville, Missouri: A Hub for Growth, Talent, and Opportunity in Missouri Northeast

In the heart of Northeast Missouri, Kirksville stands out as a regional hub with a powerful combination of agriculture, education, healthcare, and manufacturing. With a population of approximately 17,500, Kirksville offers ... Read More

Key Takeaways from Giles Oldroyd on The 314 Podcast: Why St. Louis Is Poised to Lead the Future of Food

When Giles Oldroyd joined host Sarah Fenske on The 314 Podcast, he shared a bold vision for the future of food and the central role St. Louis will play in shaping ... Read More

Why FIFA Chose Missouri and Why Growing Businesses Should, Too

Key takeaways: When FIFA selected Kansas City, Missouri, as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, the decision was about far more than soccer. It was a global endorsement of ... Read More

10 Missouri Chefs and Restaurants 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Ten Missouri restaurants and chefs were named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards, including seven semifinalists in the St. Louis area and three semifinalists in the Kansas City area. ... Read More