Missouri Department of Economic Development
“We’re working to help Missourians prosper by investing in our workforce, infrastructure, broadband, and more. As a result, our economy is growing – and countless leading employers have taken notice. No matter the industry, Missouri is a prime location for businesses to invest, expand, and thrive!”
— Michelle Hataway, Acting Director,
Missouri Department of Economic Development
TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS
Food & Beverage: With the second-most farms in the country and a $94 billion agriculture industry, Missouri is attracting substantial new investments from companies such as American Foods Group, Chick-fil-A, and Principe.
Electric Vehicles: Ford is shipping the all-new E-Transit™ from its Missouri facility – the first U.S. plant to assemble both batteries and all-electric vehicles in-house. EV companies are tapping into a state with a strong understanding of the auto industry.
Distribution: Missouri’s central location and extensive infrastructure investments make the state a premier location to optimize logistics management from start to finish.
TOP PROJECTS
COMPANY | LOCATION | JOBS |
URBN | Raymore | 750 |
EquipmentShare | Columbia | 555 |
Ace Hardware | Kansas City | 350 |
ICL Group | St. Louis | 165 |
AZZ Precoat Metals | Washington | 88 |
FAST FACTS
Population (July 2022 est.): 6,177,957¹
Largest Cities (2020): Kansas City (507,932); St. Louis (300,528); Springfield (169,626); Columbia (125,852); Independence (122,927)¹
Real GDP (2022): $300.7 billion²
¹ U.S. Census Bureau
² Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT
Relocation Reimbursement: Missouri One Start is the state’s premier workforce recruitment and training division. Companies in the Missouri One Start training programs may reserve a portion of their training dollars for relocation reimbursement.
TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS
Top 5 Customized Workforce Training | 2023 State Rankings |
Top 10 Automotive | 2023 State Rankings |
Top 10 Agribusiness | 2023 State Rankings |
Top 5 Most Affordable Cities (Over 500K Pop.): Kansas City | 2023 Metro Rankings |
Top 10 Best Business Climate (Large): Fayetteville/ Springdale/ Rogers, AR-MO | 2023 Metro Rankings |
Top 10 Most Affordable Cities (Mid-Sized; Over 50K Pop.): Joplin | 2023 Metro Rankings |
LATEST NEWS
Google Investing $1B In Kansas City, MO
As part of its presence in the region that includes clean energy goals, Google will expand skilled trade programs and alternative education STEAM offerings.
Unilever, Americold Invest More Than $207M To Grow In Missouri
Unilever will invest over $80M to expand its Jefferson City facility for production of Liquid I.V. Americold will invest $127M to establish its first facility in Kansas City.
Show-Me State Prioritizes Infrastructure, Workforce Development
Myriad companies have moved into Missouri communities around Kansas City, St. Louis, and Joplin over the past year.