Missouri Partnership

05/27/2026

Food and beverage businesses expanding into Missouri join world-class leaders and a statewide ecosystem that connects producers, manufacturers, and distributors through central U.S. access, strong logistics networks, and a legacy of food production excellence.

05/26/2026

St. Louis is strengthening its position as a national leader in geospatial innovation. Through the newly defined backbone, GeoSTL, and its strategic roadmap, GeoFutures, the region is aligning research, talent, and industry to drive real-world impact. From advancing national security to transforming agriculture and supply chains, the future of geospatial is being built here in Missouri.

Learn more: https://missouripartnership.com/how-st-louis-is-becoming-americas-geospatial-capital/

Greater St. Louis, Inc.
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

GeoSTL was launched in 2026 to advance the St. Louis geospatial ecosystem.

05/20/2026

Today, Google announced a new $15 billion investment in building infrastructure in Missouri, including a new data center in New Florence, that will create thousands of jobs in Montgomery County.

Learn more: https://missouripartnership.com/google-deepens-missouri-roots-with-new-data-center-energy-and-community-investments/

State of Missouri | Missouri Department of Economic Development | Missouri Partnership | Greater St. Louis, Inc. | Greater Montgomery County Economic Development Council | Montgomery County Commission | Montgomery County Planning & Zoning | Greater Montgomery County Port Authority | Montgomery County Water District | Missouri Department of Transportation | Ameren Corporation | Gilmore & Bell, P.C.

Google announced a new $15 billion investment in building infrastructure in Missouri, including a new data center in New Florence, located in Montgomery County.

05/19/2026

The new Missouri Power Belt is showcasing the strength of Mid-Missouri’s I-70 corridor with electric-ready sites, scalable infrastructure, and strategic access to major U.S. markets.

Regional collaboration like this helps Missouri compete for the next generation of manufacturing and industrial investment.

Learn more: https://missouripartnership.com/missouri-power-belt/

Callaway Electric Cooperative | Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Co-Mo Connect

The new Missouri Power Belt is helping Mid-Missouri compete for the next generation of manufacturing, logistics, and industrial investment, positioning the region as an energy and utility destination.

05/18/2026

Two Missouri teams, one great rivalry. Always fun cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals at the I-70 Series. ⚾️

05/15/2026

It was a great day celebrating Nebius (Nasdaq: NBIS) as the AI cloud company broke ground on its flagship AI factory campus in Independence — the company’s first gigawatt-scale digital infrastructure project in the U.S.

City leaders and local stakeholders helped launch construction of a multi-building campus that supports 1,000+ jobs, sizable tax revenues, and area education programs.

“Projects like this are built for the long term, and we are committed to developing this facility in a way that directly benefits Independence,” said John Boynton, Nebius Board Chairman. “We want to create lasting opportunities, act as a good partner with the community, and set a standard for developing AI and digital infrastructure responsibly.”

Missouri is proud to welcome Nebius and looks forward to supporting the company’s long-term growth as it helps shape the future of AI infrastructure in America.

Congratulations to our partners who helped bring Nebius to Independence.

Independence Chamber of Commerce
City of Independence, Missouri
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Kansas City Area Development Council
ARCO Construction Company

05/14/2026

10 counties. One regional vision.

The Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership's new website makes it easier than ever to explore opportunities across southwest Missouri, from available sites to workforce insights and key industries.

Learn more ⬇️

Bringing together 10 counties under one unified vision, OREP is focused on working collaboratively to attract new investment and support business expansion across the region.

05/12/2026

Today, Nebius broke ground on its flagship AI factory campus in Independence.

State and local leaders, economic development partners, community members, and company representatives gathered to mark the start of construction on the multi-building AI factory.

“This project highlights the extraordinary pace of growth in the AI industry – and why Missouri is the right place for that growth,” said Subash Alias, CEO of Missouri Partnership. “With our central location, robust infrastructure, and ability to deliver power at scale, Missouri offers a compelling environment for next-generation technology investment, and Nebius’ decision reinforces our strength as a global competitor.”

Learn more ➡️ https://missouripartnership.com/nebius-breaks-ground-on-gigawatt-scale-ai-factory-in-independence-missouri/

Independence Chamber of Commerce

City of Independence, MO, Government

Missouri Department of Economic Development

Kansas City Area Development Council

ARCO Construction Company

City leaders and local stakeholders help launch construction of multi-building campus that supports 1,000+ jobs, sizable tax revenues, and area education programs INDEPENDENCE, MO — May 12, 2026 — Nebius (Nasdaq: NBIS),

05/08/2026

Another successful SelectUSA Summit is in the books!

This year’s event was a great opportunity to strengthen international partnerships, connect with global business leaders, and showcase why Missouri continues to stand out for innovation, investment, and long-term growth.

Missouri Partnership was proud to represent Missouri alongside:

• Economic Development Council of St. Charles County
• Greater St. Louis, Inc.
• Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council
• Kansas City Area Development Council
• Kirksville Regional Economic Development, Inc.(KREDI)
• Missouri Department of Economic Development
• Missouri One Start
• Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation
• Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
• St. Louis Development Corporation - SLDC

05/06/2026

Big news for St. Joseph!

Clarios is expanding its footprint in the community by investing $400 million and creating up to 123 new jobs.

This expansion strengthens the region’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and reinforces Missouri’s position in the future of mobility.

Congratulations to our partners in St. Joseph, the Missouri Department of Economic Development, and the Clarios team.

The St. Joseph Economic Development Partnership and St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce a major investment by Clarios in our community. Clarios is advancing a $6 billion investment plan in the U.S. and $400 million of that will be in St. Joseph. This will add up to 123 jobs.

The expansion will play a large role in meeting a projected increase in North American battery demand. If you weren't aware, Clarios powers nearly every type of vehicle and its batteries are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today.

Congrats to Clarios and all of the partners who helped bring this investment to St. Joseph instead of other locations in the U.S. To read more, see our website: https://choosesaintjoseph.com/clarios-selects-st-joseph-as-part-of-its-6-billion-investment-plan/

Missouri Department of Economic Development City of St. Joseph, MO Government Buchanan County, MO Evergy