Missouri is the 13th best state for recruitment and attraction, according to the May/June 2007 edition of "Expansion Management" magazine. The ranking is based on data from the National Policy Research Council Proprietary Database, 2007.Missouri was also represented in the top 20 of all cities and counties ranked in the article. St. Joseph ranked #1 in small metropolitan areas for recruitment and attraction successes, and Buchanan County was listed as the #1 small county for recruitment and attraction.
Springfield ranked 12th in the mid-size metropolitan area category. Greg Williams, Senior Vice President of Economic Development for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce commented on the rankings. "We're pleased to be recognized on a list with so many outstanding places across the country," he said. "Many of the cities on this list are those we consider 'peer cities' and to be mentioned in the company of Tuscon, Albuquerque and Des Moines is gratifying. Springfield is a great place and no longer a best-kept secret to business and professional organizations seeking a new location."
Kansas City ranked 12th in the large metropolitan area class and St. Louis County was 18th in the large county listing. Jackson County was 18th in the mid-size county category.
To see each listing, click on the links below:
Top 15 States for Recruitment & Attraction
Top 20 Large Metros for Recruitment & Attraction
Top 20 Large Counties for Recruitment & Attraction
Top 20 Midsize Metros for Recruitment & Attraction
Top 20 Midsize Counties for Recruitment & Attraction
Top 20 Small Metros for Recruitment & Attraction
Top 20 Small Counties for Recruitment & Attraction
Congratulations to the listed locations and keep up the good work!
