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.

  • What’s foreign aid worth to Missouri? Building greater economic opportunities that attracts and supports Missouri business.

    Eileen Weir

    Mayor, City of Independence

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.

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Advisory Committee

Kit Bond
U.S. Senate (1987-2011); Governor (1981-1985, 1973-1977)
Bob Holden
Governor (2001-2005)

Stories from Missouri

Roundtables with with Michael Metzler, Executive Director of Private Sector Engagement at USAID

Missouri
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What They’re Saying in the Heartland: Women’s History Month

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What They’re Saying in the Heartland: COP27 and America’s Global Climate Leadership

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News & Press Related to Missouri

February 18, 2021

Virtual Roundtable Recap: Global Partnerships, Local Impact in Jefferson City, MO

Missouri

January 22, 2021

USGLC Launches Next Gen Global Leaders Network and Welcomes Nearly 100 Young Professionals to the 2021 Inaugural Class

Missouri

August 07, 2017

Foreign Aid Makes for a Stronger Missouri

Missouri

Past Events

Invite-Only | Cedar Rapids, IA | National Security and the 3D Approach: Diplomacy, Development, and Defense

September 11, 2024 12:00 pm CT

Featured Speaker

VADM VADM Robert S. Harward, Jr. U.S. Navy (Ret.)

U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Invite-Only | Des Moines, IA | National Security and the 3D Approach: Diplomacy, Development, and Defense

September 10, 2024 12:00 pm CT

Featured Speaker

General Glen D. VanHerck

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

2024 Heartland Summit – Virtual

August 23, 2024 12:00 pm CT

Featured Speaker

Congressman Don Bacon

(R-NE-2)

Featured Speaker

Congressman Salud Carbajal

(D-CA-24)

Featured Speaker

Lt. General Richard Newton

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Featured Speaker

Taryn Frideres

Iowa Office of the Governor

Featured Speaker

Ann O'Riley

Cargill

Featured Speaker

Ian Vickers

Global Partners in Hope

2024 Heartland Summit

August 23, 2024 11:30 am CT

Featured Speaker

Congressman Don Bacon

(R-NE-2)

Featured Speaker

Lt. General Richard Newton

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Featured Speaker

Taryn Frideres

Iowa Office of the Governor

Featured Speaker

Ann O'Riley

Cargill

Featured Speaker

Ian Vickers

Global Partners in Hope

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Eric Moorer

Director, Heartland Region