Economic Development
Overlooking Downtown
Jefferson City, Missouri is getting noticed for what the residents have always known; that for a great place to live, work and play you need to look no further than right here.
Earning the respect of national publications, Jefferson City has everything to offer to be successful at both work and play . When it comes to the cost of doing business Forbes Magazine ranks Jefferson City in their “Top-Ten of Small Places for Business and Careers”. Jefferson City also earned honors for not only a “Blue Ribbon Rating” and a “5-Star Rating” for our public school system but also a “5-Star Quality of Life” were give by Expansion Management Magazine.
In 2007 Jefferson City partnered with 11 other surrounding counties to develop the Missouri CORE. Having a regional presence gives Central Missouri and Jefferson City a marketing advantage. Jefferson City’s own distinction as a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) brings an added awareness of the area’s strategic importance for jobs, commerce and development.
Alpla, Inc. of Jefferson City
Industries such as government, education, healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing are all well represented and located in Jefferson City’s MSA and Missouri CORE Area. This diversity offers great opportunity for careers, business and entrepreneurship.
The combination of high income, low cost of living, quality education, shopping and recreational opportunities all indicate a quality of life shared by few others. With a Cost of Living index of 89.7, Jefferson City compares well with state and national averages.
