Economic Development Success Stories

June 30, 2025

IKO – Bismark Granules

IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, recently broke ground on a new facility for its subsidiary in Bismarck, Missouri.

Amazon is planning to build a new 61,000-square-foot last-mile delivery station in the new SEMO Industrial Park in Scott City, Mo., which was recently named a Missouri Certified Site. The new facility will streamline the company’s logistics in Southeast Missouri, enhancing delivery services in Cape Girardeau, Scott, and surrounding counties. Amazon will invest $15 million in capital and create 70 new jobs for the area. This will be Amazon’s 17th operational facility in Missouri and the first in the southeast part of the state.

Ameren Missouri worked closely with Amazon, Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development Inc. (SEMO REDI), and other local organizations for more than six months to bring this project to fruition. We understood how crucial the timeline of this project was and, with a strong team effort between our engineering and construction departments, we were able to design and build a new three-phase feeder through the park to exceed the customers' expectations for service. The reliable electric infrastructure we have built will set Amazon and the SEMO Industrial Park up for success for many years to come.

“It is our pleasure to partner with Amazon as they continue to grow in the Show Me State,” said Tara Oglesby, vice president, energy solutions and business development for Ameren Missouri. “This effort is a great example of Ameren Missouri’s commitment to ongoing partnerships with businesses, economic development agencies and others to bring significant investments to our service territory.”

Located on the northern edge of Scott City, the 380-acre SEMO Industrial Park offers prime access to major transportation routes like Interstate 55, Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, and the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority. According to SEMO REDI, infrastructure work began in mid-2023 and is expected to finish by August 2025, ensuring businesses have shovel-ready parcels from five to 20-plus acres.