All posts by : McKenzie Stroot

Boeing Moves Defense, Space & Security Headquarters to St. Louis

Key Takeaways:  Boeing has named its St. Louis site the headquarters of its Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business, further solidifying Missouri’s role as a national leader in defense innovation. ... Read More

Jefferson City: Powering Global Industry and Big Opportunity

Home to Unilever, Hitachi Energy, and Delong’s Inc., Jefferson City, Missouri, is a proven destination for manufacturing excellence and skilled talent. As the state capital with a population of approximately 50,000, ... Read More

Boston-Based AI Proteins Taps University of Missouri Expertise to Drive Advances in Cancer Therapeutics

Key Takeaways:  Missouri’s life sciences ecosystem continues to gain national momentum, as AI Proteins enters into a collaborative research agreement with the University of Missouri to advance next-generation cancer therapies. The ... Read More

Anheuser-Busch Marks 150 Years of Budweiser While Advancing Missouri’s Manufacturing Workforce

In 2026, Anheuser-Busch will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Budweiser, honoring a legacy that helped shape modern brewing and establish Missouri as a top state for beverage manufacturing. The milestone will ... Read More

Hannibal, Missouri: Rich in History, Ready for Growth

The Hannibal region in Missouri Northeast has a diverse and resilient economy anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture. Hannibal’s agricultural roots make it an important location for companies like BASF and ... Read More

Featured in AgFunderNews – Missouri’s Recipe for Food and Beverage Growth

Missouri is emerging as a top destination for food and beverage manufacturers, attracting major companies drawn by its central location, diverse agricultural production, and business-friendly environment.  As highlighted in AgFunderNews, the ... Read More

Missouri Manufacturers Are Helping Take NASA Back to the Moon

Key Takeaways:  For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA is preparing to send astronauts beyond Earth orbit, and Missouri manufacturers are playing a critical role in making it ... Read More

Bootheel Progress with Partnership: A New Model for Regional Growth in Southeast Missouri

Key Takeaways:  The Bootheel Progress with Partnership is a newly formed regional economic development initiative bringing together Scott County, Mississippi County, and New Madrid County in a unified effort to strengthen ... Read More

9 Missouri Companies Make Forbes’ America’s Best Companies List

O’Reilly Automotive, Hallmark, and Enterprise Mobility were the top three of the nine Missouri companies to make Forbes’ America’s Best Companies List for 2026.  For its “most comprehensive ranking of companies ... Read More

Kansas City’s Momentum: The Major Improvements and Redevelopment Projects Transforming the City 

As Kansas City prepares to take the global stage as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the metro is in the midst of one of the most ambitious ... Read More