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Elevating Missouri Manufacturing.
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Powered by grit. Driven by innovation. The 2026 Coolest Things wasn't just an awards show; it was celebration of what we’re building in the Show-Me State.
important dates
important dates
Finalists announced on
SBJ.net and CoolestThingsMadeinMO.com
october 10, 2025
December 23, 2025
January 2, 2026
Advertising Materials Submission Deadline
Live Awards Event at Branson Hilton Convention Center during the Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show and Conference