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GOVERNOR
MIKE PARSON
STATE OF

MISSOURI

Missouri is one of the country’s chief agricultural states Energy has the talent and tools for tech companies looking to
and the most important manufacturing state in the Whether you’re in the business of energy production grow on a global level. Here are a few examples of
midwest. The state is a chief producer of beef, cattle, or storage, Missouri’s high-tech environment, natural major tech companies like World Wide Tech and Square
corn, hogs, and soybeans. Cattle raising dominates resources, and central location make it easier to connect as well as household names that have data centers
the western part of the state and manufacturing is the to the grid affordably and efficiently. right in the Show-Me State such as AT&T, Enterprise,
biggest activity in the east. These products are shipped Walmart, MasterCard, and Edward Jones.
all over the country on the Mississippi and Missouri Manufacturing
rivers. The estimate for the population of Missouri in Today’s plants are not your old-time manufacturing Transportation
2019 is 6.16 million. floors. They require precision tools and equipment, Missouri has the 6th best highway system, largest
tech platforms and solutions, and a workforce with waterway system, 99 airports, and two of the largest
With the 4th most diverse economy, one of the lowest cutting edge skills. Missouri is where manufacturing rail terminals in the U.S with access from coast to coast,
costs of living, a central location, and home to a highly- meets innovation. east to west. There central location is in close proximity
skilled and educated workforce, Missouri provides the to major manufacturers, and low gas taxes maintain
perfect environment along with the necessary assets Financial moving products, like those of Kraft Foods and Toys’R
to help businesses succeed. To build up and attract Missouri is the only state with two Federal Reserve Us, to customers rapidly and proficiently.
some of the fastest-growing industries and leaders in Banks (Kansas City and St. Louis) and home to the
next-generation job creation, such as tech and energy regional headquarters of major banks including Bank Missouri is confident that when it comes to our overall
solutions, Missouri refocused its resources to target of America, U.S. Bancorp, Regions Bank as well as the business climate, they rank among the best states in the
companies in the following sectors: HQ for Commerce Bank, Central Bank, and UMB U.S, they know that when it comes down to it, Missouri
Bank. Missouri is also one of only nine states with a can offer the seamless location for your company’s
Automotive AAA from all three rating agencies, delivering a constant unique needs and goals. Missouri hosts more than
With historic investments by Ford and GM, the rebirth environment for investors and commerce. a dozen development centers for small businesses.
of the automotive industry is happening in Missouri. Each is devoted to supporting the development and
Become part of one of the largest auto supply chains Health Sciences retention of small business, helping entrepreneurs do
in the nation where America’s top vehicles, like the The nation’s leaders in electronic healthcare management, everything from crafting business plans to navigating
Ford F-150 and the Chevy Colorado, are assembled. to the researchers uncovering the next life-saving treatment, the state’s tax code.
the health sciences and services industry starts and grows
Sciences in Missouri. The Missouri works to create an environment that
Missouri is home to the largest concentration of animal encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s
health research and food companies as well as the Technology business and diverse industries, strengthening their
most plant scientists per capita. This is where innovation Missouri has one of fastest download’s speeds in the nation communities, develop a talented and skilled workforce,
starts and thrives. and some of the fastest growing tech companies, Missouri and maintaining a high quality of life.

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