Premium Auto Body Expands Jackson, Missouri, Operations
Collision repair company Premium Auto Body plans to expand its operations in Jackson, Missouri. The project is expected to create at least five jobs in Cape Girardeau County.
10/21/2026
Missouri Resources
Recent Project Announcements
Wagner Logistics Plans Liberty, Missouri, Warehouse Operations
Third-party logistics provider Wagner Logistics plans to expand its operations in Liberty, Missouri. The multi-million-dollar project is expected to create 79 jobs in Clay County.
10/21/2026
Simpson Strong-Tie Consolidates-Expands Fulton, Missouri, Operations
Structural solutions manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie plans to expand its operations in Fulton, Missouri. The more than $19 million project is expected to create 24 jobs.
10/03/2026
King Technology Establishes St Peters, Missouri, Operations
Water care and sanitization systems manufacturer King Technology has established operations in St. Peters, Missouri. The at least $17 million project is expected to create 40 jobs.
09/30/2026
Jarrell Contracting Expands Hazelwood, Missouri, Operations
Mechanical contractor Jarrell Contracting plans to expand its operations in Hazelwood, Missouri. The project is expected to create 105 jobs.
09/04/2026
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Expands Neosho, Missouri, Distribution Operations
Residential furniture manufacturer La-Z-Boy Incorporated plans to expand its operations in Neosho, Missouri. The $23 million project is expected to create up to 100 jobs.
09/01/2026
Italy-Based Bertagni 1882 Plans St. Charles, Missouri, Operations
Italy-based premium pasta manufacturer Bertagni 1882 plans to establish operations in St. Charles, Missouri. The more than $36 million project is expected to create 150 jobs.
08/10/2026
Genie Recon Expands Springfield, Missouri, Operations
Advanced remanufacturer Genie Recon plans to expand its operations in Springfield, Missouri. The $11.5 million project is expected to create 243 jobs.
07/20/2026
Amazon Plans Montgomery County, Missouri, Data Center Operations
Amazon plans to establish data center operations in Montgomery County, Missouri. The $10 billion project is expected to create approximately 400 jobs.
06/18/2026
Front Line Safety Plans Kansas City, Missouri, Distribution Operations
Safety products distributor Front Line Safety plans to establish operations in Kansas City, Missouri. The $1.7 million project is expected to create 21 jobs.
06/14/2026
Google Plans Montgomery County, Missouri, Data Center Operations
Google plans to establish data center operations in Montgomery County, Missouri.
05/22/2026
Nebius Plans Independence, Missouri, AI Operations
AI cloud and computing infrastructure provider Nebius plans to establish operations in Independence, Missouri. The project is expected to create 130 jobs.
05/16/2026
Clarios Expands St. Joseph, Missouri, Operations
Battery manufacturer Clarios plans to expand its operations in St. Joseph, Missouri. The up to $390 million project is expected to create up to 123 jobs.
05/09/2026
Pivot Bio Expands Hazelwood, Missouri, Operations
Agricultural biotechnology company Pivot Bio plans to expand its operations in Hazelwood, Missouri. The more than $7 million project is expected to create 40 jobs.
04/29/2026
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