Press Releases
The Cortex Innovation Community and Washington University in St. Louis announced today that Vir Biotechnology, a San Francisco-based immunology research company, is expanding its presence in St. Louis. Vir will invest more than $41 million and create 36 new jobs.
Walgreens, a leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy, announced today it will open a new $30 million, high-tech fulfillment center in the Kansas City metro area. The new operation, located in a 65,000-square-foot space in Liberty, is expected to create 200 new jobs.
The Department of Economic Development announced today that it will award a total of $194,390 through the Military Community Reinvestment Grant Program (MCRG) to the Leonard Wood Institute and Whiteman Area Leadership Council. The grant awards will benefit Fort Leonard Wood and Whiteman Air Force Base while supporting their communities and potential for future investments.
The Department of Economic Development announced today that it will award $12.6 million in 50% and 70% tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to 66 organizations for community development projects statewide.