R&D

Multiple Companies Expand, Adding 272 New Jobs In Missouri

The Missouri Department of Economic Development recently announced that five companies have chosen to expand in Missouri. The projects represent more than $31 million in total capital investment and are expected ... 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

Missouri’s Monsanto And Bayer Win Approval For $62 Billion Merger

St. Louis, Missouri-based agtech giant Monsanto and Bayer AG have won U.S. antitrust approval for their planned $62.5 billion merger. Bayer and Monsanto announced their $66 billion definitive joint merger agreement ... Read More

Missouri’s Global Leadership In Agtech Strengthened By French Partnership

Officials from St. Louis, Missouri, recently signed a business development agreement with France that will give French agtech companies access to the U.S. market via St. Louis and local companies access to ... Read More

Health Innovation Company Completes Expansion In Kansas City, Missouri

Catalent Pharma Solutions, a leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for drugs, biologics and consumer health products, has completed the second phase of its $5.5 million expansion ... Read More

Department of Veterans Affairs Awards Cerner $10 Billion Contract

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has chosen to award Cerner Corp., a Missouri-based health innovation company, a $10 billion contract to provide veterans, transitioning service members and their care ... Read More

Two Missouri Cities Named Among Top American Cities To Start A Business In 2018

St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri, have been named among the “15 Top American Cities To Start A Business.” Kansas City took the number seven spot in the rankings, while St. ... Read More

Missouri Attractions Continue To Be Named Best In U.S.

One of the most important factors to consider when expanding your business in a new location, at least for your future employees, is quality of life. Factors such as housing costs ... Read More