PHOTO: Amazon Fulfillment Center, Shakopee, Minnesota by Tony Webster Amazon announced on Wednesday that they’re planning for the first Missouri fulfillment center to be located in St. Peters but past studies have suggested that it may not directly result in […]
This Week in the Governor’s Office: Week of October 16, 2017
By Michael Layer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This Week in the Governor’s office has been dominated by Governor Eric Greitens’ trip to the U.K. and Switzerland. While in Europe, he has made several judicial appointments as well as meeting with […]
RELEASE: Kansas City Bid for Amazon HQ2 Represents Largest Response Effort in Region’s History
Midwest metro submitted a comprehensive bid led by the Kansas City Area Development Council, supported by two states, 18 counties, 50+ communities and over 200 people KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Kansas City region’s proposal for Amazon […]
Governor pitches Missouri to Amazon, touting hyperloop and the future
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Who wants Amazon’s second headquarters in their city? Basically everyone. Missourians and cities across the nation have utilized several different avenues in their attempt to draw the attention of Amazon, including Kansas City Mayor Sly James’ […]
RELEASE: Missouri submits proposal to win Amazon headquarters
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The State of Missouri announced its proposal Thursday to support Kansas City and St. Louis in their efforts to win the competition for Amazon’s second headquarters. “Amazon is a company full of people who turn big […]
Unprecedented unity among leaders in St. Louis Amazon bid proposal
Clayton, MO – Contrary to scuttlebutt the St. Louis region seems to be unifying around a bid to lure Amazon’s $5 billion second headquarters investment. The St. Louis Economic Partnership, which is funded by both St. Louis City and St. Louis […]
St. Charles County executive believes Amazon’s new headquarters would be a perfect fit in their district
With Amazon possibly looking at the St. Louis-area to plant their second headquarters, St. Charles County makes their case that they’re the prime location for the e-commerce titan. Currently, there are more than 27 sites in Missouri and Illinois that […]
Missouri’s major cities expected to compete for Amazon headquarters project
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Cities across the nation are all gearing up in an attempt to be chosen as the next site for a second Amazon headquarters, and Missouri’s major cities are looking to make strong bids in the competition. […]