The Department of Economic Development (DED) is proud to have partnered with four companies throughout Fiscal Year 2023 to assist them with expansion and job creation that is helping Missourians prosper in the state's northern region. In total, the companies are investing nearly $6 million and creating up to 31 jobs.
“It’s exciting to see quality employers investing and creating jobs in Missouri’s north region,” said Governor Mike Parson. “Our dedication to strengthening infrastructure and developing our workforce is encouraging business growth statewide. We look forward to these companies’ continued success as they benefit their local communities while improving the lives of Missourians and their families.”
AAIM Datacenters, Inc., a company that builds custom-suited data centers matching organizations’ needs, is establishing in Moberly, investing $4 million and creating 10 new jobs. New positions will pay an average salary higher than the county average.
MTM Analytics, a data processing company, is establishing in Moberly, investing $637,000 and creating 2 new jobs. New positions will pay an average salary higher than the county average.
SPRE Commercial Group, Inc., a cryptocurrency mining company, is establishing in Montgomery City, investing $950,000 and creating 9 new jobs. New positions will pay an average salary higher than the county average.
Tri-Tech Automation, a full-service control systems integrator, in Moscow Mills, investing $360,000 and creating 10 new jobs. New positions will pay an average salary higher than the county average.
“The north region’s economic growth is great news for its workforce and our state as a whole,” said Michelle Hataway, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development. “Supporting businesses is absolutely vital to our mission of helping Missourians prosper. We’re grateful for all our partners who work alongside us to bring more opportunities to communities statewide.”
The Regional Engagement Division, established in 2019, is dedicated to business development statewide through collaboration with local partners. The division ensures economic development solutions are targeted to each of the state’s unique regions – both urban and rural. In Fiscal Year 2023, DED contributed to the completion of more than 100 business projects associated with the creation of more than 8,000 jobs and more than $2.3 billion in investment.
“We’re thrilled to see these companies thriving in the state’s northern region and creating new possibilities for its communities,” said Lori Becklenberg, Director of the Division of Regional Engagement. “Regional Engagement team members work hard throughout the state to deliver solutions for economic growth. It’s always rewarding to see the benefits that each project provides for Missourians statewide.”
About DED’s incentive programs
As the state’s number one incentive tool for expansion and retention, the Missouri Works Program helps businesses access capital through withholdings or tax credits to embark on facility expansions and create jobs. This program can also help businesses purchase equipment to maintain its facility in Missouri.
Missouri One Start, a division of DED, provides tailored workforce strategies to address businesses’ unique needs. At no cost to eligible businesses, the Missouri One Start team customizes services ranging from pre-employment screening and recruitment to designing job-specific training both during and after the onboarding process. Missouri One Start ensures businesses have the right workforce, with the right skillset, at the right time.
DED’s Data Center Sales Tax Exemption Program incentivizes the location and expansion of data centers in the State of Missouri by providing an exemption, for a period of time, of the sales and use taxes associated with a variety of activities necessary to build a new facility or expand an existing facility.
About the Missouri Department of Economic Development
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.
For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.