Food & Beverage

Distillery Announces Expansion In Missouri, 30+ New Jobs

J. Rieger & Co. Distillery recently announced plans to expand in Kansas City’s historic West Bottoms neighborhood. The expansion will help the distillery quintuple production to meet growing demand, and expects ... Read More

Two Missouri Cities Ranked Among Best In Midwest For Startups

St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, have been ranked among the best cities in the Midwest for startups in 2018 by MidwestStartups.com. St. Louis ranked fourth on the list of 54 ... Read More

Site Selection Magazine: How to Build a Better Business Climate

Rob Dixon minces few words when outlining his goals for the Missouri Department of Economic Development, in a new article by Site Selection Magazine: “We want to make Missouri the easiest ... Read More

Site Selection Magazine: Show Me the Tax Cuts

When the Governor of Missouri issued his call for tax reform last year, he said it was no time to be timid. Challenging his new Department of Revenue Director Joel Walters ... Read More

Site Selection Magazine: Incentives Make Expanding in Missouri Easier

When the tax man cometh in Missouri, he takes a smaller bite out of your business wallet, according to a new article by Site Selection Magazine. Keeping taxes low has been ... Read More

Site Selection Magazine: Momentum in Missouri

Momentum has a way of capitalizing on itself. If America needed an example of what can happen when a state overhauls its business climate and makes it friendlier to growing firms, ... Read More

Food Solutions Expands, Creates 250 New Jobs In Missouri

Beyond Meat, a plant-based burger startup, announced its plan to expand and triple its production capacity in Columbia, Missouri. The new plant is expected to create 250 new jobs. “We first ... Read More

Animal Health Company Expands With Acquisition

Manna Pro, a St. Louis-based manufacturer and marketer of animal nutrition and care products, has acquired Dallas-based VetScience and its Fruitables brand of natural dog treats and food supplements. The acquisition ... Read More

325-Acre Industrial Park Breaks Ground In Hazelwood, Missouri

NorthPoint Development recently broke ground on a new 325-acre industrial park in Hazelwood, Missouri. The new development, named Hazelwood TradePort, could house up to 4 million square feet of new construction, ... Read More

Bayer & Monsanto Complete Merger, Establish Global Seeds & Traits and North American Headquarters In Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri-based agtech giant Monsanto and Bayer AG have completed their $66 billion definitive joint merger, which was originally announced in 2016, and plan to establish their new global Seeds ... Read More