Heart of America Mega Site
The sweet spot.
Looking for that perfect location for a new or expanding business? With access to gigawatts of power, ridiculously easy transportation, and a master plan that accommodates any project size, the Heart of America Mega Site checks all the boxes.
With more than 5,000 acres perfect for data centers, large-scale manufacturing, distribution centers and more, this site really is, well, just right.
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- Gigawatts of electricity are available throughout mega site.
- Site is located next to the largest transmission substation in Missouri.
- Power can be served by Ameren Missouri or local electric co-op.
The largest substation in the state is located in the center of the site and services Ameren and Touchstone Energy Cooperatives. The Callaway Nuclear power plant is approximately 20 miles away, providing over 1200MW of energy to New Florence and surrounding communities.
DID YOU KNOW?
Missouri’s commercial electricity costs are 30% lower than the U.S. average.
Plenty of people power
- Area offers excellent access to a high-quality talent pipeline.
- Site is 45-minute commute from St. Louis metro area to the east and Columbia (home to University of Missouri) to the west.
- Labor force includes more than 228,000 people within 45 minutes (51.5% in manufacturing, production and other blue-collar industries).
More than half of regional population commutes to St. Louis area for work, offering a valuable opportunity to draw some of these workers closer to home.
DID YOU KNOW?
Missouri offers one of the largest and most-skilled workforces in the region.
Transportation-ready
- By road: Site sits adjacent to I-70 and Missouri Hwy. 19.
- By air: Products can fly nonstop to more than 70 continental destinations from two international and several regional airports.
- By river: Site is less than an hour from St. Louis Ports along the Mississippi River.
- By rail: Norfolk Southern main line runs directly through Mega Site.
MODOT is investing $3 billion to expand I-70, including a new and improved interchange at MO-19.
Tax-friendly
- Site is inside an EEZ and federally designated Opportunity Zone.
- Machinery, equipment and energy used to manufacture a product is exempt from state and local sales and use tax in Missouri.
DID YOU KNOW?
Missouri has the 4th-best corporate income tax and 5th-best unemployment insurance tax index in U.S. (Tax Foundation, 2025)
Superior speed to market
- Development-ready infrastructure can be built as quickly as a new facility can be built.
- Greater Montgomery County Port Authority was created to be developer of record and multi-jurisdictional entity, creating a one-stop shop.
- With agreements already in place with willing property owners, the community is excited to welcome new development.
DID YOU KNOW?
As the state’s top priority, the Heart of America Mega Site is the only site in Missouri currently being held for this type of development.
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State-of-the-art infrastructure, access to major transportation networks, plenty of power, a robust workforce — the Heart of America Mega Site has all the ingredients companies need for success.
Whether it’s heavy equipment, logistics, distribution or tech, this booming epicenter of commerce offers growth, connectivity and support, as well as a vibrant local economy and real sense of community — a true gateway to opportunity.
Ready to make the right choice?
