AMICSTL Selects PARIC Corporation to Build Phase 1 Facility
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis (AMICSTL) has taken a major step toward transforming the region into a national hub for manufacturing leadership, announcing PARIC as the general contractor for its Phase 1 facility in North St. Louis City.
Paric Corp. tapped as general contractor for North St. Louis advanced manufacturing facility
The nonprofit group developing an advanced manufacturing facility in North St. Louis has chosen Paric Corp. as its general contractor for the first phase, which is expected to be completed in spring 2027, officials announced Wednesday.
Closing the Manufacturing Talent Gap - From the Ground Up
Across the U.S., advanced manufacturing is facing a critical challenge: a growing talent shortage. According to the latest iCIMS Workforce Report, manufacturing job openings rose 14% year-over-year, while hires declined by 7%, indicating that demand is outpacing supply.
AMICSTL Receives JSMF Grant
We’re honored to be named a grantee by the James S. McDonnell Foundation—joining a powerful coalition of changemakers working to advance economic mobility across the St. Louis region.
Manufacturing Month 2025: How AMICSTL Is Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing
Manufacturing Month celebrates the people, innovation, and collaboration driving one of America’s most essential industries forward. For AMICSTL, it’s a moment to champion what advanced manufacturing looks like today and how we’re helping shape its next chapter.
Billions Being Invested in Advanced Manufacturing Sector In St. Louis Region
The St. Louis region is emerging as a national leader in advanced manufacturing, boasting over 48,000 skilled workers and a concentration of aerospace jobs nearly four times higher than similarly sized markets.
Meet the 2025 Most Influential Business Women Awards honorees
Tracy Henke was among the 25 honorees named in the 2025 Most Influential Business Women Awards by the St. Louis Business Journal.
The advanced manufacturing sector in St. Louis is still hungry for workers
St. Louis Public Radio. March 13th, 2025
The St. Louis region’s bet on advanced manufacturing as a sector to lead economic growth for years to come still hinges on the ability to fill the roles that companies in the industry have open.
Metro East high school wins 3D printing contest hosted by advanced manufacturing center
St. Louis Business Journal. March 3rd, 2025
The nonprofit group working on construction of an advanced manufacturing center in the St. Louis area also is helping high school students gain exposure to potential career paths in the manufacturing sector.
Advanced manufacturing center seeks general contractor bids
St. Louis Business Journal. Dec 19, 2024
Why promising careers in St. Louis don’t require a traditional four-year degree. The metro area is uniquely positioned to develop new processes for advanced manufacturing.
ICL Group announces $574M investment in north St. Louis
KSDK. Nov 19th, 2024
After decades of decline, north St. Louis will soon see more than a half billion dollars of investment from a foreign-based company.
Why promising careers in St. Louis don’t require a traditional four-year degree
St. Louis Magazine. Nov 7, 2024
Why promising careers in St. Louis don’t require a traditional four-year degree. The metro area is uniquely positioned to develop new processes for advanced manufacturing.
City approves zoning for advanced manufacturing center
The St. Louis Business Journal. Sep 25, 2024
The St. Louis Board of Adjustment on Wednesday paved the way for construction to begin on the advanced manufacturing center in north St. Louis.
Panel seeks to ensure St. Louis region has workforce to grow aerospace industry
The St. Louis Business Journal. Aug 28, 2024
A task force created by St. Louis Regional Freightway is reaching out to the public about projected demand for workers in the region's aerospace and aviation industries.
A Table of Experts: The Future of St. Louis
The St. Louis Business Journal, Jul 26, 2024
St. Louis has the makings of a world-class city, according to executives involved in the region’s resurgence. They recently shared their positive outlooks about how the city can thrive and what its leaders and residents can do to get there.
The next wave of advanced manufacturing innovation approaches
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis is proud to be a part of the next coming wave of innovation districts and centers, appearing out of a need for collaboration hubs and the sharing of knowledge and resources throughout communities across the nation. The impact that AMICSTL will have and similar innovation districts around the world are having is incredible to witness.
Construction on North City manufacturing hub to start later, but officials say progress has been made
The St. Louis Business Journal, Jul 10, 2024
On a frigid but sunny day in late November 2023, supporters of the proposed advanced manufacturing center in north St. Louis gathered in an open field after making several speeches under a large tent.
Fox Architects, for AMICSTL, Issues RFP/Q For Facility Construction
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis (AMICSTL) will be a facility built to develop leading edge innovation in advanced manufacturing for a variety of business sectors. This investment will enable St. Louis to expand and strengthen its place in a global advanced manufacturing market, generating economic growth for the region. The facility will be used by companies for research, development, and production/prototyping of special projects.
Milestone Moment for the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center of St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri - Work on a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing innovation center, AMICSTL, has officially begun with its groundbreaking ceremony earlier today. AMICSTL’s mission is to attract visionary manufacturers and develop the skilled workforces required to drive innovation and promote growth.
'ADVANCED' VISION. A $55M north St. Louis project could cement this region as the home of advanced manufacturing.
The St. Louis Business Journal. Mar 30, 2023
Leaders of the project to build a $55 million advanced manufacturing center in St. Louis say it will meet the needs of industry and potentially create hundreds of new businesses while providing "strong, diverse and equitable growth" for the region.