Quality of Life
Live the Life You’ve Always Wanted in Missouri
Missouri is heralded for its business-friendly environment, thriving economy, and excellent quality of life. It’s a natural landing spot for small businesses as well as corporations looking to relocate or expand. Whether you’re looking to start your first business venture here or are already established but have expanded and need a new space, Missouri has plenty of options that can fit your needs. Our beautiful state boasts benefits including:
World-renowned hospitals
Safe, predictable weather
Innovative, industry-leading businesses
Low crime rates
Statewide access to utilities and services
Exceptional education, including several world-class universities
An abundance of local attractions that provide year-round fun
Exceptional professional and collegiate-level sports teams
Outdoors
Missouri’s Outdoor Economy
Missouri is a state that spans 220 miles from east to west and 220 miles from north to south. With over 240,000 square miles of land, there are plenty of sights to see. From the rolling hills in the Ozarks and limestone bluffs in Mark Twain National Forest to the vibrant colors of autumn and our beautiful lakes and rivers, there’s somewhere new waiting for you with every turn. We're also home to many scenic streams and riverways throughout the state, including the two largest rivers in North America: The Mississippi River and the Missouri River. Plus, we've got more than 100 caves and sinkholes along our limestone bedrock that provide beautiful natural attractions for locals and out-of-towners alike.
Culture
Arts & Entertainment
Missouri is a land of rich history and culture. Nestled between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, among America's classic Ozarks Mountains, it offers more than just beautiful scenery. With several of America's top 25 sites to visit and an exciting arts community, Missouri is a destination you won't regret visiting. There's so much to explore in the Gateway to the West. Missouri, a central location in the U.S., is home to three world-class cities: Kansas City, St. Louis and Columbia. Each of these metropolises boasts an impressive variety of cultural amenities, while just beyond their city limits they give way to vibrant communities and picturesque riverfront towns like Hannibal with its birthplace of Mark Twain or Branson once labeled the “Live Music Capital of the World”.
Competition
Sports
If you are looking for a fun and entertaining evening out, look no further than watching a professional or college sports team in action. Missouri is home to many professional and collegiate-level teams. These teams include:
St. Louis Cardinals baseball
Kansas City Royals baseball
Kansas City Chiefs football
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis City FC
Sporting Kansas City
More than 20 college teams ranking from D-3 to the SEC stretching across the state
Tax Incentives
The City of Florissant does not have a traditional Municipal Property Tax
A sales tax rate of 8.98% (state and local taxes combined)
At 17.35 cents per gallon, the second-lowest state gasoline sales tax
Contact the Office of Economic Development for more!
Transportation
Centrally-connected to all U.S. markets and located just north of St. Louis, Florissant is served by:
St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Spirit of St. Louis Airport
Two Major Interstates, I-270 and I-170
Sizable Multi-Lane State Highways
Well-situated Water Transportation
Close Proximity to 10 Major Midwestern Markets
Close Proximity to I-70 and I-64
Education
Florissant, MO is served by 2 School Districts for Primary and Secondary with a variety of private schools as well. Florissant’s prime location also contributes to a plentiful selection of Colleges in and around the metroplex.
Primary & Secondary
Private Schools
Universities
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