Missouri’s Parkland, located just one hour south of St. Louis, is home to Missouri’s most beautiful State Parks, Arcadia Valley, and many of the region’s premier vineyards and wineries.   The St. Francois mountains, rivers and streams, and beautiful agricultural landscapes make the area one of the most scenic and beautiful areas in the Midwest.   Farmington is the regional center for commerce, industry, and healthcare services, as well as dining,...

Missouri’s Parkland, encompassing the counties of St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Madson, and Iron includes an available workforce of over 40,000 with diverse and varied skill sets that support world class manufacturers and service industries. The regional workforce includes employees specialzing in injected and roto-molded plastics, precision machine tool, automotive component and accessories, appliance components and glass. In addition, our workforce...

Missouri’s Parkland  is home to many world class manufacturing and business support companies that serve global markets.   Our industrial partners include mining operations, precision tool and die, roto-molded plastics, injection molded plastics, precision plating processes, direct and third party logistics operations, leather and wood products, and many more.  Our industries are supported by dedicated and skilled employees, locally available specialized...

Award winning local schools, a best-in-class manufacturing training facility offering specialized training for your employees, and college degree programs combine to make Missouri’s Parkland an ideal choice for meeting your workforce needs.   Your employees will have access to training resources for certificates in manufacturing skills, associate degree programs, bachelor degree programs, and leadership and development training all within the immediate...

Farmington has an efficient transportation infrastructure that provides economic and social opportunities and benefits that result in positive multiplier effects such as better accessibility to markets, employment and additional investments. The City is intersected by United States Highway 67 and Missouri State Highway 32. United States Highway 67 connects to Interstate 55 approximately 30 miles from the City. Interstate 55 provides direct access to the St. Louis...

Missouri’s Parkland features several industrial parks and sites to meet your property requirements.   The Farmington Industrial Park includes over 200 acres of available property with local incentives including reduced land price based on employment, assistance with utility and street extensions, and other benefits.  The Farmington IDA Board of Directors can also provide support in acquiring financing for your project.  All property within the Industrial...

Missouri’s Parkland is served by both national and local utility services that promise to fulfill the capacity needs for your company.  The City of Farmington owns and operates the electric, water, and sanitary sewer systems serving all property within the City.   The City offers a program to provide reduced cost utility extension and service connections for new industries.  In addition, your company may qualify for special utility rates depending on your...