Springfield Region

Amazon Opens New Fulfillment Center in Republic, Missouri

E-commerce giant Amazon opened its newest distribution and fulfillment center in Republic, Missouri. At the 1.3 million square foot facility, workers pick, pack and ship big items like patio furniture, outdoor ... Read More

Taney County Missouri: Where Business, Talent, and Entertainment Meet

Located in southern Missouri, Taney County is home to the world-famous tourist destination – Branson. And while tourism is the region’s bread and butter, its business-friendly environment should not be underestimated. ... Read More

#ThrowbackThursday: Amazon Opens First Fulfillment Center in Missouri, Continues Growth

In early 2018, global e-commerce giant Amazon announced plans to invest in Missouri, opening its first fulfillment center in St. Peters and creating more than 1,500 full-time jobs. Today, that location ... Read More

Forbes Names Best Artisan Communities; Highlights Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, Missouri, has been named among the best artisan communities in the U.S. by Forbes. The Missouri city is one of several that Forbes highlighted for individuals looking to travel or ... Read More

Ozarks Coca-Cola Cuts the Ribbon On $40 Million Expansion

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Co., a family-owned soda bottling company, recently unveiled its new $40 million headquarters expansion in Springfield, Missouri. The company cut the ribbon on the new 432,000 sq. ... Read More

Missouri Companies Receive Billions in Military Defense Contracts

Missouri Governor Mike Parson recently announced that more than $14 billion in military defense contracts were awarded to Missouri companies in Fiscal Year 2019, according to a recent report. “We are ... Read More

#ThrowbackThursday Vital Farms Invests in Missouri

In the Fall of 2016, Vital Farms, the largest brand of pasture-raised eggs in the U.S., broke ground on its new 82,000 sq. ft. facility in Springfield, Missouri. Dubbed “Egg Central ... Read More

Financial Services Company Announces Plan to Double Workforce in Missouri

P Paddio, a full-service mortgage lender specializing in conventional and FHA home loans, recently announced the successful creation of 100 new jobs at its office in Springfield, Missouri. The company, which launched ... Read More

Missouri Partnership Celebrates Economic Development Week 2021

Communities across the globe spent the past few days participating in the 2021 Economic Development Week, which was created by the International Economic Development Council. The goal of Economic Development Week ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturer Invests in Buffalo, Missouri

The Durham Company recently announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility near Buffalo, Missouri. The new facility represents $5 million in capital investment and is expected to create more than ... Read More