St. Louis Region

Missouri Company Turns a Weed into Fuel

After nearly a decade of controlled breeding and gene-splicing, an oil-rich plant commonly considered a weed, field pennycress, has been transformed into CoverCress, a source for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation ... Read More

Verde Resources Continues Growth After Missouri Northeast Expansion

Verde Resources, Inc, has announced a partnership with Green Carbon Industries (GCI), securing exclusive biochar asphalt intellectual property rights and forming an official partnership with Puro.Earth for engineered carbon removal.  In ... Read More

First Major Lithium Iron Phosphate Plant in U.S. is Coming to Missouri

ICL Group, a global specialty minerals company, recently broke ground on its new $400 million lithium iron phosphate (LFP) plant, set to create 150 jobs in St. Louis, Missouri. The Company, ... Read More

Geospatial and AgTech Meet in St. Louis

Following the 2018 NGA West announcement, geospatial and agtech companies have flocked to St. Louis, creating a new industry sector at the intersection of Missouri’s already thriving agtech industry and its ... Read More

Missouri’s Aerospace Industry Soars as Boeing Plans $1.8 Billion Expansion

Just as we’re seeing more and more investment by building materials and food production companies in Missouri, Boeing turns our attention back to aerospace with plans for a $1.8 billion project ... 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

Why The Globe Building is Attracting Geospatial-Intelligence and Tech Pioneers

Touring The Globe Building in St. Louis, we discovered four unique benefits of the redeveloped art deco gem at the corner of Tucker and Washington Avenue. Location, hi-tech office space, the ... 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

The Wall Street Journal Ranks Missouri Top Location For Remote Workers

Remote work is here to stay, providing today’s workforce with the potential to have a successful career from anywhere in the world. The Wall Street Journal recently ranked the top 10 ... Read More

Missouri-Made Food Company Announces Expansion in the State

Confluence Food Group, owner of three St. Louis-based food businesses, announced the completed expansion of their new 113,000 sq. ft. facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Confluence Food Group invested $6.3 million ... Read More