Ingrams August 2023

FEATURES 4 Did You Know? Tidbits About the Show-Me State 6 Why Missouri? 8 Missouri: Data Central 10 Manufacturing and Aviation in Missouri 12 I-70 Infrastructure 16 Cost of Living 18 Prime Location 19 Real Estate Values 21 Education and the Workforce 22 Health Care and Community Services BUSINESS CULTURE 25 A Productive Work Force 26 Business Climate and Economic Conditions 27 Leading Industry Sectors Destination MISSOURI DestinationMissouri.com REASONS TO CHOOSE 14 Transportation and Infrastructure CONTENTS | 2023 Edition

THE MISSOURI EDITION

50 Missourians You Should Know Bankers and builders, CEOs and small- business advocates, rail magnates and researchers—you’ll find all of them, and many more, in our 50 Missourians You Should Know showcase feature for 2023. Hailing from the small towns of the Show-Me State to its biggest cities, these executives and leaders demonstrate what it means to apply Missouri values to their work and life.

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LIFESTYLES 29 Quality of Life 30 Hospitality and Tourism 34 Entertainment and Culture 35 Mid-America’s Playground

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