Kansas City Region

Industrial Battery Manufacturer to Open U.S. Headquarters and Assembly Operation in Missouri

LIBERTY, Mo. – January 17, 2024 – TAB, an international manufacturer of industrial, SLI, and lithium-ion batteries, announced today that its first North American facility will be located in Liberty, Missouri. ... Read More

Good Morning America Visits Missouri and Shines Spotlight on Great Jobs KC

As part of Good Morning America’s third hour (GMA3) segment celebrating Education Week, 105 students were surprised with the news that they would be receiving a $50,000 scholarship — totaling over ... Read More

Tech Hubs and Top Talent: Missouri Cities Recognized for Tech Innovation and Workforce

Kansas City and St. Louis have been gaining ground in the tech industry for years. Now the world is taking notice of these larger metros as well as Missouri’s up-and-coming communities.  ... Read More

US Motor Works Announces Plans to Open New Distribution Center in Missouri

US Motor Works, a manufacturer and distributor of after-market automotive parts, plans to invest $19.2 million in a new, 167,000-square-foot distribution center in Liberty, Missouri. The facility, which will be located ... Read More

Missouri featured in Business Xpansion Journal

Did you know Kansas City is part of The Greater Kansas City Foreign Trade Zone (GKCFTZ), which handles more volume than the Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and Minneapolis FTZs? The GKCFTZ was ... Read More

Five Leading Cities for FDI in Missouri

Missouri's economic appeal stems from its advantageous business climate and strong workforce paired with deep roots in agriculture, automotive, plant science, and advanced manufacturing. Its diverse range of industries receives substantial foreign investments. ... Read More

Hallmark Opens New 850,000 Square Foot Facility in Liberty, Missouri

Hallmark’s new Liberty II Distribution center is officially open. The Liberty II facility is an expansion of the current Liberty Distribution Center where the 113-year-old Kansas City-based company ships its products ... Read More

WGU Expanding Nursing Prelicensure Program: Announces New State-of-the-Art Nursing Simulation Lab in Missouri

The American Nurses Association estimates 1.2 million new nurses needed by 2030; WGU aims to advance health equity through quality nursing education and add more than 4,800 newly qualified nursing graduates ... Read More

14 Missouri Companies Make Forbes’ List of America’s Best Large Employers

It’s no question Missouri attracts world-class companies. Part of what makes our state great for business is the successful companies that are already based here. These top employers help shape Missouri’s ... Read More

Hillman Opens 305,000-Square-Foot Distribution Hub in Missouri

Hillman Solutions Corp. (Nasdaq: HLMN), a leading provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, has opened its brand-new distribution hub in Belton, Missouri, a southern suburb of Kansas City. Relocating from ... Read More