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
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