JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Department of Economic Development announced the opening of a second application cycle for the Governor’s Emergency Broadband Investment Program which will provide $2 million in funding to broadband providers. “We are working hard …
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) has announced it is investing approximately $8 million to expand its Architectural Components Group Inc. (ACGI) wood ceiling and wall operations in Marshfield, MO. The company expects the addition of 50,000 sq. ft. of …
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced 16 broadband projects from eight broadband providers will receive more than $3 million through the state’s Emergency Broadband Investment Program and connect almost 2,000 Missouri households. “Expanding broadband is …
Governor Mike Parson announced today that the military spends approximately $18.2 billion in Missouri, accounting for more than $29 billion in economic activity. The study found that military spending contributes $11 billion to Missouri workers, and …
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) awarded $34,996 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant funds in March 2020 to the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission for a study aimed at mitigating risks posed by future disasters. “The …
Governor Mike Parson announced a new Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grant that could provide up to $22 million for Missouri nonprofits assisting communities in response to COVID-19. “Missouri nonprofits have been a lifeline for many Missourians throughout …
Governor Mike Parson announced a new coworking and incubator grant that will provide $1 million for eligible Missouri-based non-profit corporation and university-sponsored coworking and incubator facilities. “Supporting Missouri’s entrepreneurs and startup …
The Missouri Development Finance Board has announced the new Small Communities Operating Capital Loan Relief Program for Missouri incorporated municipalities under 25,000 in population. This program will allow $5 million to be dispersed to communities …
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced this week the launch of the PPE Production Grant Program, which is designed to increase production of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to help contain the spread of COVID-19. The new …
The Missouri labor market’s recovery continued in June 2020, following the major job losses earlier in the year from COVID-19 shutdowns. Employment, seasonally adjusted, increased by 71,600 jobs over the month, and over-the year job losses, though still …
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced a new Small Business Grant Program that could provide up to $30 million for Missouri small businesses. It was designed to provide relief to small businesses and family-owned farms for …
An employee of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in St. Louis has been assigned to work in state government through a federal program that allows senior executives to work on short term assignments outside the intelligence agency. The state …
Missouri received a shipment of 60,000 nitrile and latex gloves from its sister state of Jeollanamdo Province, Republic of Korea in June to assist in the response to COVID-19. “Missouri sincerely appreciates this donation of PPE from Governor Kim and the …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today Governor Parson announced nearly $50 million to support broadband expansion across Missouri, including support directed at telehealth and education. The Governor also signed house bill 1768, which expands the state’s existing …
New facility will create technology jobs to serve U.S. federal government clients ARLINGTON, Va. and ST. LOUIS; June 23, 2020 –Accenture Federal Services (AFS) – a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN) – announces plans to open an Advanced Technology Center …
St. Louis-based Ranken Technical College, in collaboration with the Lincoln County R-III School District, the State of Missouri, Lincoln County, and the City of Troy, is establishing a new campus in Troy, Missouri. Ranken will provide secondary and post- …
Tyler Pipe Company, a leading manufacturer of pipe and fittings serving the plumbing industry, has announced an investment of $4.9 million to expand their Marshfield operations with plans to add 75 new jobs to their existing workforce. “As we move forward, …
NOTE: Between the April 2020 preliminary and final estimates, some revisions were made to the seasonal adjustment factors for statewide employment and unemployment estimates by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a result of these revisions, the April 2020 …
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) awarded $99,144 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant funds in March 2020 for a demolition project. “DED is proud to assist the City of Leeton and communities across the state as we make …
Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a new Economic Recovery dashboard to help track the state’s economic recovery. “In the economy, we’re starting to see early signs of recovery,” Director for Economic Development Rob Dixon said. “Data driven …
