Missouri Department of Economic Development

#TeamDED's Director Michelle Hataway joined fellow economic developers from across the state at MEDFA 's 2025 Annual Conference in St. Louis last week. She enjoyed highlighting how, together, we're promoting growth that's #HelpingMissouriansProsper - today and in the future!

Today we celebrate Valerie Nash, Assistant Supervisor for Visit Missouri's Conway Welcome Center, on reaching 10 years of dedicated service with #TeamDED. Thank you for extending a warm welcome to our state's visitors! #HelpingMissouriansProsper

Don't forget to apply for the FY26 Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Round 2 application cycle! Applications are due by October 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/48LTsz2

Cardinal Biologicals, Inc., a locally owned producer of medical-grade biologics, announced today that it will expand in Cape Girardeau, Springfield, and Joplin, investing $2.74 million and creating 6 new jobs across the three locations. Director Hataway: “It’s always exciting to see forward-thinking companies investing locally and taking their business to the next level while helping Missourians prosper in the process.” Details: https://bit.ly/4nakXG5 Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc.

Happy National Boss's Day! 💼 Today we celebrate #TeamDED's outstanding leaders for inspiring us, challenging us, and supporting us as we work together to help Missourians prosper. Thank you for leading the way!

Are you interested in supporting Missouri's tourism industry partners? Join #TeamDED as the Business Grant Coordinator for the Division of Tourism! In this role, you’ll be on the team responsible for planning, developing, and training for the programs available to qualified Missouri tourism industry partners. #HelpingMissouriansProsper #WeServeMO Great state benefits include health, dental, vision, paid leave, 13 paid state holidays a year, retirement, and more! Details: https://bit.ly/3WnPaXc

Last week, #TeamDED celebrated the grand opening of Heritage Wood Mills in Glasgow, where the leader in custom cabinetry is investing $925,000 and creating 30 new jobs through the establishment of its new facility! Missouri Partnership | Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation | Missouri One Start

Join #TeamDED's ITI team in welcoming our 14 Foreign Office Directors as they tour Missouri! We're hosting events where #MO companies can: 🌎Connect directly with our global office network 🌎Learn about FREE trade services 🌎Explore opportunities in international markets Don't miss this chance to grow globally! Learn more and sign-up: https://bit.ly/4njcn8L

#TeamDED proudly welcomes Taisia Gordon to our Strategy and Performance Division as the Director of the Office of Entrepreneurship! We look forward to #HelpingMissouriansProsper alongside you, Taisia. #WeServeMO 

All State of Missouri and #TeamDED offices are closed today, Monday, October 13, in observance of Columbus Day. 🧭 🗺️