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TTB Confirms Legitimacy of “Ozark Highlands” on American Spirits
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Federal Agency Clarifies that Truthful Use of the Term is Permissible and Protected The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has formally acknowledged that the term Ozark Highlands may be lawfully and accurately used on spirits labels for products distilled in the Ozark Highlands region of the United States. This clarification provides welcome validation…
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Promoting Missouri to a Global Business Audience
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Recently, I had the privilege to sit down with NPR’s Tom Wilmer to discuss Missouri, and one of my favorite places – Missouri wine country in the heart of the Ozark Highlands. https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/journeys-of-discovery-with-tom-wilmer/2022-09-22/missouri-partnership-propels-statewide-economic-development
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The Times of London: St. Louis Out to Prove That It’s Everyone’s Cup of Tea
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Down the road Mark Sutherland, a veteran British expat who has the task of drumming up business for the state as chief marketing officer for its Missouri Partnership development organization… pointed to Missouri’s low corporate taxes and cost of living, which were “advantages when things get a little tight”. The local economy spans agriculture…
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The Power of In-Person as We Emerge from a Pandemic
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As the world emerges from lockdown and international travel begins to ramp up, one key question arising in the minds of many is: Do we really need to meet in person again? I contend: We absolutely do. In September of last year, I took advantage of some newly opened travel options to the U.K.…
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Sitting Down with The European to Discuss Missouri’s Business Strengths
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Mark Sutherland recently sat down for a one-on-one interview with The European to discuss Missouri’s business strengths, and how companies can make their entry into the U.S. market successful. Q: First, before we get into it, what is so great about Missouri A: I love it. It is my home; I have been there for 33…
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An Expat’s Advice on Relationship-Building for Business Success
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Mark Sutherland, recently wrote an article for Forbes titled “From London to Missouri: An Expat’s Advice on Relationship-Building for Business Success.” Check out the full article here. The most potent innovation occurs when diverse groups of people come together to pursue shared goals. It sounds like a cliché, but I know this to be true…
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Connecting Agtech in the UK and Missouri
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The virtual REAP Conference 2021, held on November 10, 2021, was an excellent opportunity to take stock of the latest innovations in agriculture and what the future holds for the sector. In Missouri, agtech is big business. Agriculture is a $94 billion industry, providing employment for more than 456,000 people. REAP 2021 was an…
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NPR Visits Missouri Northeast
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Missouri Northeast is a great place for companies that are looking to grow, make, move, or connect. But don’t just take our word for it, Tom Wilmer host of the six-time award winning NPR podcast Journeys of Discovery visited the region in November 2021, and saw for himself what the region has to offer. In…
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Discussing Missouri’s Global Leadership in Agtech
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Missouri Partnership will be taking part in the International Café at REAP 2021, and Mark Sutherland, CMO of Missouri Partnership, recently sat down with Agri-TechE to discuss the event. Q: Agri-TechE members have been involved in a number of missions, and since that last one there has been a change of administration in the U.S. –…
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London Tech Week: How Missouri Powers the Mars Mission
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Missouri Partnership CMO, Mark Sutherland, recently spoke with Ron Nowlin, SVP of Aerospace and Military Aviation at EaglePicher about all things SpaceTech on London Tech Week’s Elevating Founders podcast. During the session, Mark and Ron discussed the level of innovation it takes to power the Mars missions, why it’s imperative to surround yourself with…