ST. LOUIS (KMOX)--ST. LOUIS (KMOX)--Anheuser-Busch is investing $15 million in its St. Louis Brewery. As first reported on KMOX, the new investment includes funding for supply chain infrastructure to transport more beer ingredients to the brewery and customers.
For the first time, Anheuser-Busch is opening its Technical Excellence Center (TEC) to trade school students who are not employed by brewery. Since 2022, the TEC has had more two thousand A.B. employees go there. The investment is now allowing for students of technical schools, like Ranken, to enroll at the training facility.
Mayor Cara Spencer gave remarks during the announcement: “Opening up the doors here to training the first class training that A-B offers its employees, expanding that to the broader community, is just a tremendous opportunity for building careers in St Louis… building up a pipeline… of a workforce that we can be proud of and that can really grow our local economy.”
The $15 million is also expanding the company's adoption of a new digital credentialing system that translates military experience into skills needed for careers in manufacturing.
Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch said: "At Anheuser-Busch, we believe the future of American manufacturing begins right in our hometown. Our latest investment in St. Louis is about more than just creating the highest-quality American-made products - it's also about creating opportunity, driving innovation and building a stronger future for American workers, veterans and the entire U.S. manufacturing industry. Missouri's recently-enacted American Beer Act will enable brewers like us to bring meaningful investments to our hometown of St. Louis and across the state for decades to come, ensuring long-term economic vitality while continuing to strengthen the overall American manufacturing sector."
In a release, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe said: "Anheuser-Busch's unwavering commitment to investing in its hometown of St. Louis exemplifies the best of Missouri's proud manufacturing heritage. This latest investment not only supports local jobs and opportunities for our hardworking families, but also reinforces Missouri's position as a leader in American innovation and industry. With the passage of the American Beer Act, we've created an environment that empowers brewers like Anheuser-Busch to thrive, expand, and strengthen our economy. This is a testament to what we can achieve when businesses and government work together to ensure lasting economic growth for Missouri and the entire nation."