Take a Look: We’re Falling Behind
Workforce development has become a huge issue for St. Joseph and our overall national economy. To put it simply, there are simply not enough young people available to fill the…
Pay Attention
One of the first things I remember hearing from my first-grade teacher, was “Patt, pay attention!” Ok, so I did not always pay attention, but I find myself today wondering,…
View of School District Issue from a New St. Joseph CEO
I recently moved to St. Joseph to run a large food company here in town. I have five children, four of whom are grown and graduated from an outstanding public…
It’s For Our Community
On November 7, residents who reside within the St. Joseph School District will be asked to vote on whether the School District will be allowed to raise its tax levy.…
Kindred Biosciences, Inc., Opening Near St. Joseph
Kindred Bioscience, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on saving and improving the lives of pets, will open a new 180,000-square-foot facility in Elwood, Kan., near St. Joseph, Mo. The facility,…
Co-Working Space & Entrepreneur Funding Coming to St. Joseph
St. Joseph gained national recognition in 2016 for being a top metro for startup growth and soon local entrepreneurs will have a shared work place and funding to pursue their…
More Than 200 Jobs, $10 Million in Payroll Added to St. Joseph So Far in 2017
The first five months of 2017 have been very productive for local economic development. The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has been able to assist four local companies grow in…
Alorica Adds 400 Jobs, Grows to Nearly 1,000 in St. Joseph
Alorica announced it will add 400 jobs to its St. Joseph facility, growing to nearly 1,000 locally. Alorica is located at 4315 Pickett Road. “It’s the $2 billion company you never…
Recent Report Shows St. Joseph More Than Doubling Its Peers in Exports
The numbers are out and once again St. Joseph leads its peers in the State of Missouri when it comes to exports. Most recent totals from the International Trade Commission…
Altec Expands In St. Joseph, Adds 105 Jobs
Altec Industries has announced that it is expanding its facilities in St. Joseph, Missouri. The company manufactures heavy mobile equipment and related parts primarily for the utility, telecommunications and tree…
