Kansas City Region

KC BioHub Awarded $38.1 Million to Bolster Kansas City Biomanufacturing

Federal investment positions Kansas City as a national center for biologics manufacturing.  The KC BioHub, a program of Kansas City-based BioNexus KC, has been awarded $38.1 million through the U.S. Economic ... 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

The World Cup Is Here: Missouri Welcomes the World

The world’s biggest sporting event has arrived in Kansas City. As FIFA World Cup matches kick off and fans from around the globe gather in the heart of America, Missouri is ... Read More

Front Line Safety Establishes New Distribution Center in Kansas City, Missouri

Facility to create 21 new jobs and strengthen Kansas City’s position as a leading industrial hub KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 9, 2026) — Front Line Safety today announced plans to establish ... Read More

Nebius Breaks Ground on Gigawatt-Scale AI Factory in Independence, Missouri

City leaders and local stakeholders help launch construction of multi-building campus that supports 1,000+ jobs, sizable tax revenues, and area education programs INDEPENDENCE, MO — May 12, 2026 — Nebius (Nasdaq: NBIS), ... Read More

Royals Choose Missouri for Next Chapter with Crown Center Stadium Vision

The Kansas City Royals are doubling down on their Missouri roots, announcing plans to remain in-state while unveiling a bold vision for the franchise’s future. In partnership with Hallmark Cards, the ... Read More

Why FIFA Chose Missouri and Why Growing Businesses Should, Too

Key takeaways: When FIFA selected Kansas City, Missouri, as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, the decision was about far more than soccer. It was a global endorsement of ... Read More

10 Missouri Chefs and Restaurants 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Ten Missouri restaurants and chefs were named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards, including seven semifinalists in the St. Louis area and three semifinalists in the Kansas City area. ... Read More

Kansas City’s Momentum: The Major Improvements and Redevelopment Projects Transforming the City 

As Kansas City prepares to take the global stage as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the metro is in the midst of one of the most ambitious ... Read More

Missouri Businesses That Make the Holidays Special

Across Missouri, some of the world’s most beloved brands play a surprisingly big role in creating warm and special holiday experiences, whether it’s the card you send, the gift you wrap, ... Read More