FY 2023 Wins

Several leading global companies expanded into Missouri in FY 2023. Ace Hardware, American Foods Group, Chick-fil-A, James Hardie, and numerous other businesses made substantial investments in Missouri, leading to the creation of more than 3,200 new jobs across the state.

Ace Hardware Corporation

Location: Kansas City, MO
Investment: $155,000,000
New Jobs: 350
Annual Payroll: $14,000,000
American Foods Group

Location: Foristell, MO
Investment: $800,000,000
New Jobs: 1,363
Annual Payroll: $71,813,744
Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Location: Maryland Heights, MO
Investment: $16,000,000
New Jobs: 63
Annual Payroll: $3,780,000
The Hillman Group, Inc.

Location: Belton, MO
Investment: $14,000,000
New Jobs: 120
Annual Payroll: $4,723,560
James Hardie Building Products Inc.

Location: Crystal City, MO
Investment: $399,000,000
New Jobs: 238
Annual Payroll: $17,242,178
Simcote

Location: Sedalia, MO
Investment: $17,500,000
New Jobs: 35
Annual Payroll: $2,089,990
URBN

Location: Raymore, MO
Investment: $60,000,000
New Jobs: 750
Annual Payroll: $31,349,250
Veeva Systems

Location: Kansas City, MO
Investment: $2,150,000
New Jobs: 124
Annual Payroll: $15,349,960
Vertical Cold Storage, LLC

Location: Kansas City, MO
Investment: $139,650,000
New Jobs: 67
Annual Payroll: $3,186,520
Western Governor's University

Location: Kansas City, MO
Investment: $600,000
New Jobs: 20

Celebrations

When companies land in Missouri, we give them a warm welcome to the state. Whether it’s hosting a press conference to announce their selection of Missouri, or a groundbreaking or ribbon cutting ceremony, our team’s expertise in event planning and public relations helps businesses commemorate and promote their significant milestone.