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Missouri Economy Indicators

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Broadband Technologies: A Primer on Access and Solutions

Publication date: June 1, 2021

Access to high-speed internet, or broadband, encourages equitable distance-learning, remote-work, quality-of-life and entrepreneurial opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic not only reinforced but also elevated the importance of household access to ...

Federal Contracting Trends in Missouri

Publication date: Feb. 1, 2021

Executive summaryFederal contracting is an important generator of economic activity — not only in places like Washington, DC — but also throughout the country in states such as Connecticut, New Mexico and Missouri. Private firms of all sizes ...

Local and Regional Food System Resilience During COVID-19

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2021

COVID-19 elevated U.S. food access, affordability and supply chain issues into media, industry and policy discussions during 2020. Known for their short supply chains and locally focused marketing, local and regional food systems (LRFS) nimbly ...

Entrepreneurial Dynamics in Missouri Counties

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2021

Entrepreneurial dynamics — the flow of business startups and business turnover, or churn, in a place — shape economic growth. Entrepreneurs may spark economic growth and development by contributing to employment growth, innovation, quality of ...

Characteristics of Missouri’s Food, Agriculture and Forestry Workforce

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2020

Missouri’s food, agriculture and forestry industries are an important part of the state’s economy, and employ workers in every county. Analyzing available Labor Market Information allows us to better understand the employment patterns of the 98 ...

Agricultural and Entrepreneurial Factors Driving U.S. Food Manufacturing Startup Locations

Publication date: July 1, 2020

Food manufacturing’s earnings and jobs rank it as the largest industry within rural America’s manufacturing sector, which accounted for 20% of rural (nonmetro) earnings and is a key economic driver in rural communities. In 2018, the U.S. food and ...

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Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 2, Issue 06: Unemployment Trends During COVID-19 – Mar. 15, 2021

The number of Missourians receiving unemployment benefits spiked in April 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic shook the economy. Since then, it has steadily declined. Although rates remain elevated, several factors point to positive hiring trends to come.

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 2, Issue 02: Small Business Financial Health – Jan. 18, 2021 (PDF)

A recent U.S. Census survey showed that 27% of Missouri small businesses expect to need financial assistance in the next six months – driven largely by COVID-related economic disruptions. Small business financial health has varied widely throughout ...

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 2, Issue 08: Missouri Food & Beverage Manufacturing – Apr. 26, 2021 (PDF)

Missouri food and beverage manufacturers employed nearly 47,500 workers in 2020, representing 18% of manufacturing jobs in the state. Learn which types of manufacturers grew in the past decade and understand current workforce challenges in the ...

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 2, Issue 05: Business Applications and Ownership Motivators – Mar. 1, 2021 (PDF)

In 2020, business applications surged over 10% from the year prior. One reason for the spike could be people starting businesses after a job loss, but another motivation could be entrepreneurs responding to new income opportunities.

Missouri Economy Indicators, Vol. 2, Issue 07: Missouri Rural Health Care Access – Apr. 12, 2021 (PDF)

Missouri nonmetro residents have less access to primary care physicians than their metro counterparts. In 2018, metro areas contained 30 more primary care physicians per 100,000 people than nonmetro areas.

UM System Engagement and Outreach Impact website

Learn how UM System and its four universities are connecting resources, research and projects to improve Missourians’ lives in areas of greatest challenge, including the UM System Broadband Initiative.

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