Missouri should focus on biosciences, IT, health, transportation
St. Louis Business Journal
April 11, 2011
By Kelsey Volkmann
Missouri should focus on advanced manufacturing, biosciences, health sciences, information technology, financial services, and transportation and logistics to help grow its economy over the next five years, according to a report released Monday by Gov. Jay Nixon.
The report also suggests marketing the state to domestic and international audiences; promoting rural Missouri as a "farm shoring" location for technology and services companies; and developing a science and technology/innovation fund.
The report wraps a process that started last year and included forums held across the state with 600 business, labor, economic development and higher education leaders.
