All posts by : McKenzie Stroot

Amazon Selects Missouri for $10 Billion Data Center Campus

The project is expected to create over 400 full-time data center jobs, thousands of construction jobs, and over $7 million in community contributions MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MO — June 15, 2026 — ... Read More

The World Cup Is Here: Missouri Welcomes the World

The world’s biggest sporting event has arrived in Kansas City. As FIFA World Cup matches kick off and fans from around the globe gather in the heart of America, Missouri is ... Read More

Front Line Safety Establishes New Distribution Center in Kansas City, Missouri

Facility to create 21 new jobs and strengthen Kansas City’s position as a leading industrial hub KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 9, 2026) — Front Line Safety today announced plans to establish ... Read More

New SEMO WORKS Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities Across Southeast Missouri

Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development Inc. (SEMO REDI) has launched SEMO WORKS: The Apprenticeship Network, a new regional initiative designed to connect businesses, educational institutions, and individuals with apprenticeship opportunities across ... Read More

How St. Louis Is Becoming America’s Geospatial Capital

Key Takeaways St. Louis is carving out a distinct leadership position in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy: geospatial technology. Through coordinated efforts like GeoSTL and the GeoFutures ... Read More

Ameren’s Smart Grid Investments Strengthen Missouri’s Energy Infrastructure

Ameren is enhancing grid resilience across the state through its ongoing Smart Grid build-out. In Moberly alone, nine new smart switches have been added, bringing the total to 350 installed across ... Read More

Google Deepens Missouri Roots with New Data Center, Energy, and Community Investments

$15 billion investment will create thousands of jobs in Montgomery County—and local partnerships will increase energy affordability and job training NEW FLORENCE, MO — May 20, 2026 — Today, at a ... Read More

Missouri Power Belt Strengthens Mid-Missouri’s Competitive Edge for Industrial Growth

Key Takeaways:  The Missouri Power Belt, a collaboration between three electric cooperatives serving the I-70 corridor between Kansas City and St. Louis, is showcasing Mid-Missouri as a premier destination for companies ... Read More

Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership Launches New Website to Support Regional Growth

The Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership (OREP) is introducing a new, streamlined website that reflects a fresh approach to economic development in southwest Missouri. Bringing together 10 counties under one unified vision, ... Read More

IKO Earns 2026 CiCi Award for Community Impact in Missouri

Global roofing and waterproofing leader IKO has been honored with a Trade & Industry Development CiCi Award for Community Impact, recognizing the company’s transformative investment in Bismarck, Missouri. The award highlights ... Read More