Big things are happening in Missouri. In February 2024, Americold, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, announced a $127 million facility and 187 new jobs in Kansas City. Unilever also announced in March 2024 an $80 million expansion of its facility in Jefferson City. In May, Quaker Windows & Doors announced a $30 million expansion and 220 new jobs at its Eldon
manufacturing facility, the third expansion in four years. The state is now striving to double down on its growth. It is in the process of developing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy to drive federal funding in local communities, improve programs and policies and promote bold economic development ideas. The strategy is expected to be completed by the summer
of 2025.
Business Facility Headquarters Tax Credit Program: New or existing Missouri companies locating or expanding their headquarters in the state may be able to access incentives based on the number of new jobs and revenue invested.
Missouri Works: Offers access to capital through withholdings or tax credits to embark on facility expansions and create jobs.
Missouri One Start: A new tool to help businesses recruit, onboard, and train large numbers of job applicants during major expansions through customized training solutions.
Data Center Incentives: Provides exemptions from state and local sales taxes on items such as utilities, machinery, equipment, computers and construction equipment that could last 10 to 15 years.
Missouri Department of Economic Development
ded.mo.gov
Missouri Partnership
missouripartnership.com
Springfield Regional Economic Partnership
springfieldregion.com
Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City
edckc.com
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
stlpartnership.com
The Missouri Technology Corporation is a public-private partnership established by the Missouri General Assembly that works to catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship in the state with new programs and initiatives to help high-tech companies thrive. MTC’s Strategic Implementation Plan includes the creation of regional nodes, a State Small Business Credit Initiative loan participation
program and an investor education grant program.
Seven Fortune 500 companies headquartered in state:
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
