Missouri
With a strong and growing coalition in Missouri, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen Missouri’s economy.
The USGLC’s Missouri Advisory Committee brings together more than 60 business, faith, non-profit, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for Missouri. We’re also proud of Missouri’s Veterans for Smart Power – part of a nationwide network of 30,000 veterans.
Top Facts
In 2021, Missouri exported
$15.5 billion
in goods to foreign markets.
In Missouri,
755,700 jobs (19.80%)
are supported by trade.
In 2018-2019,
5,959 students
in Missouri studied abroad.
Advisory Committee
Stories from Missouri
News & Press Related to Missouri
May 19, 2025
USGLC Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator and Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond
MissouriFebruary 18, 2021
Virtual Roundtable Recap: Global Partnerships, Local Impact in Jefferson City, MO
MissouriJanuary 22, 2021
USGLC Launches Next Gen Global Leaders Network and Welcomes Nearly 100 Young Professionals to the 2021 Inaugural Class
MissouriPast Events
America and the World: Growing Opportunity for the Heartland | Springfield, IL
March 26, 2025 12:00 pm CT
Featured Speaker
Lt. General John G. Castellaw
Farmer and Board Member, Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture
America and the World: Growing Opportunity for the Heartland | Columbia, MO
March 25, 2025 12:00 pm CT
Featured Speaker
Lt. General John G. Castellaw
Farmer and Board Member, Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture
America and the World: How Columbus Wins
March 19, 2025 1:00 pm ET
Featured Speaker
Congressman Mike Carey
U.S. House of Representatives (R-OH-15)
Featured Speaker
Representative Brad Wenstrup
(R-OH-02) (2013-2025)
Featured Speaker
Karl Kadon
U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Featured Speaker
Hank Meijer
Meijer Inc.
Featured Speaker
Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes
City of Dublin, OH
