Article: 'A brighter, more prosperous future' ; Nixon: Missouri has incredible potential for growth

Gov. Jay Nixon exhorted Northwest Missouri business leaders Thursday to join him in reviving the state's sagging economy.

Mr. Nixon used a St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce economic summit luncheon to speak on an economic resuscitation effort. The event, held at Missouri Western State University, drew dozens of local and area officials and Chamber members.

"We see this as a real key of our state," Mr. Nixon said of the St. Joseph area.

"We need you to be involved in every part of the process," he told the leaders. "Don't be shy. The effort of moving the economy in this state is not a spectator sport. It's a participant sport."

He referred to St. Joseph's ability to secure the Kansas City ...

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