Insanity
You have probably heard the old saying, “What is it called when you do the same thing over and over expecting different results? Insanity!” I believe this perfectly describes the…
St. Joseph Leads Missouri in Employment Growth, No. 3 in Wages
The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s November job report contained positive news about the St. Joseph economy. St. Joseph’s civilian labor force was up 1.6 percent from November 2017. That…
A New Day
As it relates to those of us in St. Joseph and Buchanan County, January will mark a new day in Jefferson City. That will be the day that a completely…
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Eye-Opening Facts You Might Not Know About St. Joseph
As you would probably guess I often get asked about the St. Joseph economy. I will answer questions and offer comments that some people find hard to believe – “You…
Interesting Times
There is a phrase that has been spoken in the past that owes its origin to a Chinese proverb, “may you live in interesting times.” For better or worse, we…
First Barge Arrives at Transport 360, St. Joseph Port Facility
Transport 360 and the St. Joseph Regional Port Authority announce the receipt of the first barge of the 2018 navigation season at the St. Joseph port. The empty barge arrived…
New Company to Locate and Invest in St. Joseph
Yellow Frog Graphics announces it will build a new estimated $3.9 million facility in Mitchell Woods Business Park in St. Joseph, Mo., to house its operations. The total estimated project…
Port Authority Reaches Agreement With Transport 360
The St. Joseph Regional Port Authority has entered into a Lease and Operating Agreement with Transport 360 for the lease of the St. Joseph regional port facility assets and to…
Our Future
This year St. Joseph will celebrate its 175th anniversary. This is a remarkable feat for a community with a remarkable history. While I enjoy learning about and celebrating our…
Creating Opportunity
Today in the economic development world, the importance of supporting local entrepreneurs and start-up businesses has become a key strategy in many communities, including St. Joseph. People have come to…
