Columbia/Jefferson City Region

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

AECI Utility Solutions Invests in Missouri Expansion with Boonville Distribution Center

Boonville, Mo. – December 9, 2025 – Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) Utility Solutions has selected Boonville, Missouri, for its newest distribution center. The new facility will feature approximately 50,000 square ... Read More

Powering Animal Health Innovation: Missouri’s Global Impact

Missouri’s animal health industry is a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, vaccines, and animal nutrition. Anchored by the Animal Health Corridor, which accounts for over 56% of total worldwide animal ... Read More

Missouri’s Researchers Are Turning Off-Season Crops Into Next-Gen Biofuels

Missouri researchers are pioneering next-generation biofuels using plants that don’t compete with food crops, fueling a more sustainable future while preserving food security. CoverCress, which was recognized as one of America’s ... 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

The Power of Research: Mizzou’s Impact on Medicine, Environment, and the Biotech Workforce

As the flagship research university of the University of Missouri system, the University of Missouri – Columbia (Mizzou) stands at the forefront of human health innovation, spearheading advancements that address critical ... Read More

University of Missouri Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Removing Nanoplastics from Water

In a groundbreaking step toward combating global water pollution, scientists at the University of Missouri (Mizzou) have developed a liquid-based solution capable of removing more than 98% of nanoplastics from water. ... Read More

University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) wins Hawthorn Foundation Project of the Year Award

Recognition underscores MURR’s pivotal role in positioning Missouri as a leader in nuclear science and technology. The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) has been named the 2024 Hawthorn Foundation Project ... Read More

University of Missouri  Sees Record-Breaking Application Numbers, Makes New $5 Million Investment in Student Success

Outstanding rankings in academics and sports and a boost in marketing initiatives to high school seniors could all be factors in Missouri’s largest university attracting nearly 3,000 more high school applicants ... Read More