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KC-centered Animal Health Corridor reaps global recognition

The corridor, through natural synergy and active economic development recruiting, has become a business site for more than 300 companies devoted to animal health. Companies are working on projects including controlling ... Read More

New center aims to use gut microbiome discoveries to improve human nutrition

A new center at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis aims to tackle the challenges of feeding the world’s rapidly expanding population and improving global health by linking efforts ... Read More

Missouri University of Science and Technology’s engineering program ranked 3rd best in the nation

Missouri University of Science and Technology’s engineering program is ranked the third best in the nation, according to a report issued by USA TODAY College. The report states that two of ... Read More

Port of KC barges into big plans for the future

After getting its feet wet, Kaw Valley Cos. Inc. has signed a long-term lease as the operator of the Port of Kansas City. Jason Jacobson, vice president of operations at the ... Read More

Boulevard embarks on $12M expansion project

Backed by a new owner with fresh capital and plans to bring Boulevard Brewing Co.’s beers worldwide, the Kansas City-based brewery launched an expansion project that will boost the capacity of ... Read More

Two Missouri utility companies earn honorable mentions as top utilities for economic development

Ameren Corp. and KCP&L both earned honorable mentions in Site Selection magazine’s latest list of the nation’s top utilities for economic development. “This year’s top utility economic development teams know they’re ... Read More

Missouri’s regulatory environment is 5th best in the U.S.

Missouri’s regulatory environment is ranked 5th best in the nation, according to Forbes’ latest report on the “Best States for Business and Careers.” Missouri also ranked favorably for best business costs ... Read More

St. Louis and Kansas City ranked as some of the least expensive cities to do business in the U.S.

Missouri’s two largest metros have been ranked as some of the least expensive U.S. cities with a population over two million to do business in, according to the latest KPMG Competitive ... Read More

Global solar provider to open office in Kansas City, create 595 new jobs, Gov. Nixon announces

Governor Jay Nixon today announced that Sungevity, a global solar energy provider, has selected Kansas City to open its new sales and service center, creating 595 new good paying jobs over the ... Read More

Lakeview Energy, LLC Expanding Operations to Moberly

Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation announced today that Lakeview Energy, LLC plans to expand its international bio fuels operations to Moberly. The company has purchased the assets of the former Producer’s ... Read More