MOKAN Partnership

?? Calling all employers! ?? The MOKAN Partnership is collaborating alongside our regional partners to launch a regional workforce summit called Forward Together. Our shared vision is an event that introduces employers to all of the workforce resources available to them in this area. We need your help to determine which topics would be most helpful to you and your organizations. Give us your opinions and take this short survey to help us and our partners ?? https://lnkd.in/gzVTGAam

Thank you to our friends at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting manufacturers from around the region at an informative roundtable discussion! ?? The conversations yesterday were insightful and helpful in determining the needs of one of our area's largest industries. #manufacturing #mokanpartnership

Our Executive Director, Amy Kauffman, CWDP, was able to attend last week's Hawthorn Foundation Quarterly Meeting. We're always grateful for the chance to learn more about topics that are important to our region and to mingle with our peers! ?? We're also excited to host the next Hawthorn Foundation meeting on June 6 at Kansas City University. We'll see everyone then! ?? ??

?? Great news for Missouri workers! House Bill 269 will make it easier for families to access affordable and safe child care. This is a huge step in breaking down one of the largest obstacles our workforce faces. ?? Here's to future progress and building a stronger workforce for our future! ?? ??

"The Show-Me State is ready to show the world why it's the best place to do business." ?? Thank you to Business Facilities magazine for highlighting our state's amazing business climate, including: ?? 190,000 jobs added since June 2018. ?? Broadband expansion efforts, which have benefited 75,000+ residents. ?? Our location, which offers access to the lower 48 states in 48 hours or less. ?? Missouri's innovation and advancement in manufacturing. Need more reasons to consider Missouri for your next business expansion? Read the full article below ?? and find out what Missouri can offer for you ?? https://lnkd.in/gT4c5siU #siteselectors #missouri #mokanpartnership

Need more reasons to love Missouri? Look no further. Discover all the ways that Missouri can help your business grow ?? https://lnkd.in/gT4c5siU

This Valentine's Day, we want to take a moment to express our appreciation for our incredible investors who help drive the success of the MOKAN Partnership! ?????? Helping the MOKAN region grow is our love language, and we couldn't accomplish everything we do without their support. ?? Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more prosperous future for our region. Together, we can create a lasting impact! ?? #mokanpartnership #mokanregion #valentinesday

Leaders in energy, storage, and battery technology choose to do business in the MOKAN region because of our area's utility capacity, our proximity to the I-44/I-49 corridor, and access to local rail systems. Learn how the MOKAN region can meet the challenging demands of the automotive and aerospace industries here: https://lnkd.in/gqMG5Ekj #mokanpartnership #siteselectors #innovation #manufacturing

Interested in learning more about what the MOKAN Partnership can offer your business? MOKAN has the data and insights to help your organization thrive, from labor market reports to investment profiles and whitepapers. Learn more about MOKAN and how we can help you here ?? https://lnkd.in/gT4c5siU

We ?? doing business in Missouri for a lot of reasons, including: ?? A lower cost of doing business and living, which is 18% below the national average. ?? Favorable corporate tax structures, which ranked tenth in the nation in 2024. ?? A driven workforce, which is a result of our workforce development approach that ranked fifth in the nation in 2024. ?? Expansive transportation networks, which ranked tenth in the nation in 2024. Find your reason to love doing business in Missouri ?? https://lnkd.in/gT4c5siU