Applications are due end of day on Tuesday, September 7, 2026​

Submit your Missouri-made product for free. If selected, you get

• Statewide Media Exposure: A feature in the Coolest Things Made in Missouri printed and digital magazine, which is mailed statewide and distributed digitally to business leaders, Chamber of Commerce networks, and Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) members.

• Live Event Recognition: An invitation to a high-profile live awards celebration held during the Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show and Conference.

• B2B & Consumer Prestige: Enhanced brand authority, validation of your product's innovation and economic impact, and pride for your workforce.
  
  Who can apply?

Any manufacturer who makes a physical product in the state of Missouri is eligible, and we accept one product submission per company.

Coolest Things Made in Missouri is a partnership between Missouri Association of Manufacturers and Springfield Business Journal.

There is no cost for submission and our goal is to celebrate manufacturing in Missouri.

Submit all materials through this form. You must upload two high-resolution photos of your product to be eligible.
For questions or technical issues, email: rgreen@sbj.net
*Limit one application per manufacturer. Products must be made in Missouri.*

Application Tips:

To Avoid Timing Out: To avoid losing your work, we recommend writing your answers in a separate document first (like Word, Google Docs, or Notes), then copying them into this form when ready.

• Describe your product. 

• What motivated your company to make this product? 

• Why is it important to your company to manufacture this product in Missouri? 

• What are your priorities when sourcing production materials? 

• What impact does this product have on the local or state economy? 

• How and where is the product sold? What plans do you have to expand production or distribution?

Make sure your email address is correct.

Please review our confirmation process at the end of the application. You will receive confirmation from Springfield Business Journal on receipt of your application and your photos.

Contact support@sbj.net with questions or problems uploading your applicatio