Manufacturing

St. Louis’ WingXpand Takes Flight as a U.S. Drone Industry Leader

Missouri-Based WingXpand Leading the Way in U.S. Drone Technology, Workforce Development, and Strategic Partnerships A St. Louis company is shaping the future of American drone technology—one backpack-sized aircraft at a time. ... Read More

Inside Missouri’s Food and Ag Investments: A Missouri Soybean Farmer Magazine Feature

Excerpt from Missouri Soybean Farmer, August 2025 Missouri: Attracting Investment at the Intersection of Food & Ag Innovation Missouri has become a national standout for companies in the food and ag ... Read More

Built to Scale: How Missouri’s Workforce, Innovation Hubs, and Infrastructure Power Serious Growth

With robust infrastructure, affordable and skilled talent, and rising innovation hubs across the state, Missouri offers the environment businesses need to move fast, expand confidently, and thrive for the long haul. ... Read More

Missouri Partnership Celebrates Americold’s $100+ Million Investment in Kansas City, Boosting Jobs and Food Logistics Innovation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – August 12, 2025 – State and local leaders joined Americold and CPKC executives today to celebrate the grand opening of Americold’s new Import-Export Hub in Kansas City. ... Read More

Glasgow, Missouri: Small Town, Big Opportunity for Manufacturers

With over $2 million in new manufacturing investments in recent months, Glasgow, Missouri is showing the kind of momentum that turns heads.  Glasgow is a charming small city nestled on the ... Read More

IKO Breaks Ground on New Granule Facility in Missouri

Bismarck, Mo. – June 26, 2025 – IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, has officially broken ground on a new ... Read More

Missouri Shapes Future Farmers: Cultivation & Growth

From the first farms established in the 1700s to the large-scale agribusinesses of today, Missouri’s roots in the agricultural industry go deep. Agriculture is a major economic driver in Missouri, contributing ... Read More

Missouri: A Strategic Hub for End-to-End Biomanufacturing Excellence

From the Animal Health Corridor in Kansas City to the Research Reactor in Columbia, and the API Innovation Center in St. Louis, Missouri’s biomanufacturing industry is supported by a vibrant and ... Read More

Missouri is a Top State for Value-Added Agriculture

Missouri is an ideal state for companies that produce food and products utilizing corn, soybeans, dairy, and livestock due to its rich agricultural resources, strategic location, and favorable business environment. As ... Read More

Boeing’s Latest Contract Highlights Missouri’s Strength in Advanced Manufacturing 

Missouri’s status as a powerhouse in advanced manufacturing and aerospace technology has been reaffirmed with Boeing’s recent selection to develop the next-generation F-47 fighter jet. The U.S. Department of Defense’s decision ... Read More