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Springfield's Major Employers

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Major Employers List

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis

In 2000, Springfield's economic output (gross metro product) had grown 100% in the last decade--the fastest growing in Missouri.

The GMP (Gross Metro Product) of Springfield is more than the combined GNP (Gross National Product) of the countries of Iceland and Belize.

Report of the Current Economic Conditions

MissouriMid-American Region
Source: University of Creighton, National Association of Purchasing Management

Licensed Businesses

Total Businesses	11,943
Restaurants (all)	473
Service stations	34
Retail merchants	1,467
Apartments	2,038
Loan companies, brokers, agents	102
Theaters	6
Auto dealers (new & used)	162
Manufacturers	170

The above list is only a sample of business categories in Springfield. For more information please contact the City of Springfield (417-864-1000).

Source: City of Springfield, Finance Department, License Division, April, 2001

Business Owners & Self-Employed Persons

Springfield MSA Data
Springfield (city limits) Data

Source: USDC, Bureau of the Census, 2002

 

Source: City of Springfield, Building Development Services; Greene County, Building Regulation, 2008 (new construction only)

 

Source: City of Springfield, Building Development Services; Greene County, Building Regulation, 2006 (new construction only)