St. Louis Region

Missouri Receives National Recognition for Economic Development

Missouri is a leader in economic development and business attraction in the U.S., and that leadership has been on display recently.  The state has won multiple awards from leading economic development ... Read More

Missouri Colleges & Universities Work Toward “Big Goal” for Higher Education

The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has been steadily tracking progress toward the “Big Goal,” a pledge initially adopted in 2011 for 60 percent of working-age adults ... Read More

State of Champions: Sports Are A Way of Life in Missouri

If you’re a sports fan, there’s no better place to live right now than Missouri – the State of Champions. With Missouri’s Kansas City Chiefs gearing up for Super Bowl LV ... Read More

Amazon Continues Missouri Investment Spree with New Sort Center in St. Louis

Global E-commerce giant Amazon announced plans to open a new “sort center” in St. Louis, Missouri. The 270,000 sq. ft. facility will be used to sort packages prior to being sent ... Read More

St. Louis Tops List of Heartland Cities That Are Essential to the Future of American Innovation

St. Louis, Missouri, ranked number one on the list of the “8 Heartland Cities Are Essential to the Future of American Innovation,” according to an article by Entrepreneur.com. The article highlighted ... Read More

General Motors Wins 2021 CiCi Award for Corporate Investment in Missouri

Trade & Industry Development has announced the winners of the 2021 Corporate Investment and Community Impact (CiCi) Awards, and a major Missouri investment made the list. The awards program recognizes corporate ... Read More

Missouri: Top State for New & Completed Apprenticeships

Missouri ranks second in the U.S. for completed apprenticeships according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Labor. More than 3,800 people completed apprenticeships in Missouri during fiscal 2019, ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturer Establishes U.S. Headquarters in Missouri

DigiCan Printing, an advanced manufacturer specializing in custom beverage cans, recently announced plans to invest more than $8.6 million to establish its U.S. headquarters in St. Charles, Missouri. DigiCan plans to ... Read More

Boeing Begins Production of T-7A Weapons Systems Trainers in Missouri

Leading global aerospace and defense manufacturer Boeing has begun production on the T-7A Red Hawk’s “real-as-it-gets” ground-based training system (GBTS).  The training platform is for its T-7A Red Hawk trainer jets ... Read More

Advanced Manufacturer Investing in Monett, Missouri

PlayPower, Inc., an advanced manufacturer of outdoor recreational products, recently announced plans to invest in their facility in Monett, Missouri. The expansion represents an investment of more than $2 million and ... Read More