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St. Joseph Feeds Rest Of The Country
primed and ready hub for
the Food Processing industry
Our central location will give you an unmatched advantage due to our strength in food production labor. Here is our comparison to the national average:
- 29 times more employed in Flour Milling
- 5 times more employed in Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
- 6 times more employed in Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
St. Joseph
Top Food Processing Employers
St. Joseph
Centered in the Agricultural Research Triangle - Providing Support to Food Processors
St. Joseph is situated in the Midwest’s Agricultural Research Triangle where companies, universities, researchers, and farmers team together to test and discover the most efficient and effective ways that bioscience can benefit the country. Within this triangle, at least five major universities offer special programs for those in the agricultural sciences field.
The St. Joseph metropolitan area, located in both Missouri and Kansas, has 24.74% of its workforce in manufacturing, the 18th-highest rate in the study conducted by SmartAsset.
387% Growth in Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
- 9 times more employed in Flour Milling
- 5 times more employed in Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
- 6 times more employed in Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
- 387% Growth in Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
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Workforce Data
Industry | 5Y Growth |
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Soft Drink Manufacturing | 644% |
Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing | 387% |
Bottled Water Manufacturing | 133% |
Fluid Milk Manufacturing | 100% |
Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | 78% |
All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | 55% |
Ice Manufacturing | 53% |
Meat Processed from Carcasses | 41% |
Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing | 40% |
Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing | 24% |
Breweries | 23% |
Fruit and Vegetable Canning | 22% |
Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing | 22% |
Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing | 12% |
Flour Milling | 6% |
Distilleries | 6% |
Compared to the a USA average region of the same size, St. Joseph has…
10X more employed in Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
9X more employed in Flour Milling
8X more employed in Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
6X more employed in Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
5X more employed in Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
5X more employed in Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
4X more employed in Meat Processed from Carcasses
4X more employed in Other Animal Food Manufacturing
3X more employed in Ice Manufacturing
3X more employed in Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour
3X more employed in Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
3X more employed in All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
3X more employed in Wet Corn Milling
2X more employed in Bottled Water Manufacturing
2 X more employed in Distilleries
Above the average in Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
Above the average in Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
Industry | Wages |
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Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing | $54,917 |
Meat Processed from Carcasses | $54,496 |
Ice Manufacturing | $41,158 |
Bottled Water Manufacturing | $48,833 |
Distilleries | $50,039 |
Commercial Bakeries | $45,290 |
Breweries | $30,565 |
Retail Bakeries | $27,525 |
Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | $46,297 |
Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate | $28,943 |
Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing | $44,507 |
Wineries | $21,053 |
Coffee and Tea Manufacturing | $53,001 |
Labor Availability
This map shows that 17,489 people travel to the St. Joseph area daily for work, proving that a good employer can draw labor from a wide radius. Additionally, this map shows that 15,907 people drive from St. Joseph’s region to work in other locations. This creates a potential workforce as the vast majority of these 15,907 workers will consider working in the St. Joseph area, as more jobs are created.
Transportation Infrastructure
St. Joseph is a crossroads for two major thoroughfares, Interstate 29 and U.S. Highway 36. The city is served by two interstate highways, one proposed interstate, and four U.S. Routes.
- I-29, which runs south to Kansas City and north to Council Bluffs, Iowa
- US Highway 36, an expressway with many freeway sections, connecting Kansas to Illinois.
Major Airport
St. Joseph is just 35 minutes from Kansas City International Airport (KCI). KCI is a full service, international airport served by every major U.S. passenger and all-cargo carriers. More than 400 flights from 11 major carriers arrive and depart daily from KCI, and airfares are among the lowest in the nation.
Rail
Rail service provided by Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway provides direct access to all parts of North America
St. Joseph Regional Port Authority
The Missouri River, part of the nation’s inland waterway system, is St. Joseph’s gateway to the Gulf of Mexico. Our public river port facility gives area businesses the affordable option of transporting via river barge. The port is located at Missouri River mile 448. The port facility also has a Union Pacific rail spur. It is operated by Transport 360, which is built to accommodate everything from small business to major corporations.
Incentives Options to Suit Your Needs*
Economic Development Programs Related to New Job Creation and Capital Investment:
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Buchanan County Economic Development Fund
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St. Joseph Industrial Foundation
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Chapter 100 Bond Program
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Missouri State Incentives
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Tax Increment Financing
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Chapter 353 Tax Abatement
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Improvement Districts
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BUILD Program infrastructure
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Economic Development riders for Electricity/Water
Redevelopment Related Programs:
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Tax Increment Financing
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Chapter 353 Tax Abatement
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Improvement Districts
*Eligibility criteria apply
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