Business News

Explore the latest Missouri business news and stay informed on recent project announcements, economic development updates, business expansions, and success stories.

From key industry updates to economic trends, we provide comprehensive coverage of Missouri business developments.

Whether you’re tracking growth opportunities, following market shifts, or seeking insight into the state of Missouri’s business climate, our aggregated news feed is here to keep you ahead of the curve.

Missouri Makes a Splash at the Paris Air Show

Governor Mike Kehoe recently led a Missouri delegation to Paris, France, which included Michelle Hataway, Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Subash Alias, CEO of Missouri Partnership, and other ... Read More

IKO Breaks Ground on New Granule Facility in Missouri

Bismarck, Mo. – June 26, 2025 – IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, has officially broken ground on a new ... Read More

From Molecule to Medicine: Why Missouri is the Pharma Hub of the Future

The U.S. pharmaceutical industry is booming — yet only few regions offer a complete end-to-end biopharma ecosystem. The state of Missouri is one of them. With its wealth of life sciences ... Read More

Sentio BioSciences Expands in Missouri 

Sentio BioSciences, a vertically integrated pharmaceutical manufacturer, is investing over $10.6 million to expand operations in Maryland Heights, Missouri. According to the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the expansion will boost ... Read More

St. Louis’ Muny Wins Tony for Best Regional Theatre 

The Muny, America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre, has been awarded the prestigious Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre, a recognition that not only honors a century of world-class productions ... Read More

Missouri Department of Economic Development Awards $2.94M to Boost Rural Entrepreneurship Across Missouri

Missouri State University’s efactory and Cape Girardeau-based codefi, have been awarded a $2.94 million grant to expand vital entrepreneurial support and technical services across the state. The funding, awarded by the ... Read More

Missouri Partnership’s Sal Maniaci Selected for 2025 Leadership Missouri Program

Sal Maniaci, Vice President, Business Recruitment at Missouri Partnership, has been named to the 2025 class of Leadership Missouri, the state’s premier leadership development program offered by the Missouri Chamber of ... Read More

Kansas City Invests $25 Million in Workforce Development to Support Regional Growth

Kansas City is investing $25 million in the development of the Northland Workforce Development Center (NWDC), a modern training facility aimed at addressing the region’s increasing demand for skilled workers. The ... Read More

Missouri Shapes Future Farmers: Cultivation & Growth

From the first farms established in the 1700s to the large-scale agribusinesses of today, Missouri’s roots in the agricultural industry go deep. Agriculture is a major economic driver in Missouri, contributing ... Read More

Missouri Partnership’s Sal Maniaci Named Top 50 Economic Developer in North America

Missouri Partnership proudly announces that Sal Maniaci, Vice President, Business Recruitment, has been named one of Consultant Connect’s 2025 North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. This annual recognition highlights individuals whose ... Read More