Manufacturing

Fall Tastes Better in Missouri: Explore the Ozarks Coffee Trail

The Ozarks Coffee Trail returns for its sixth season, giving locals and visitors a chance to explore coffee shops throughout the Springfield area and surrounding communities. The free, mobile-friendly pass features ... Read More

King Technology Opens $17 Million Manufacturing and Distribution Center in the St. Louis Region

ST. PETERS, MO, September 29, 2026 – King Technology, a leading innovator in hot tub, swim spa, and pool water care and sanitization systems, has opened a new centralized manufacturing, warehousing, ... Read More

Site Selectors Attend Sikeston Rodeo, Explore Southeast Missouri’s Business and Workforce Strengths

Familiarization tour brings corporate location advisors to the Sikeston area to experience the region’s businesses, workforce initiatives, infrastructure and community firsthand. Site selectors got a firsthand look at Southeast Missouri during ... Read More

Bertagni 1882 Selects St. Charles, Missouri for First U.S. Food Manufacturing Facility

Bertagni 1882, Italy’s oldest producer of filled pasta, has selected Missouri for its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The new operation will create 150 new jobs and strengthen the company’s U.S. presence ... Read More

University of Missouri System Selected for $160 Million Critical Materials Funding

Federal investment positions the Greater Missouri region as a leader in critical materials innovation. The University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) has been selected to lead the Critical Materials Crossroads Engine, one ... 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

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

Anheuser-Busch Celebrates Manufacturing Behind World Cup Sponsorship, Doubles U.S. Manufacturing Investment

Key takeaways: For Anheuser-Busch, the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 starts in St. Louis, Missouri, where its flagship brewery has been preparing for this global moment for years. As ... Read More

Featured in Business Insider: St. Louis’ API Innovation Center Leads the Way in Tackling Drug Supply Fragility

Key takeaways:  In a healthcare system increasingly strained by drug shortages, API Innovation Center (APIIC) in St. Louis is stepping forward with solutions that could reshape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing ... Read More

Why Missouri is the Perfect Place for Dairy Businesses to Thrive

Missouri is an excellent state for dairy businesses to grow due to its central location, strong agricultural infrastructure, and business-friendly environment. Missouri has 374 grade A and 120 manufacturing-grade dairy farms, ... Read More