Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD), the long-established American brewer behind Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light and Cutwater Spirits, today announced further actions that build on its recent $300 million commitment to create and sustain U.S. manufacturing jobs.

The company said the latest efforts focus on three pillars: investing in its hometown St. Louis Brewery, expanding workforce development partnerships, and strengthening pathways to manufacturing careers for veterans.

Key initiatives

• Creating and sustaining American manufacturing jobs: A new $15 million investment in the St. Louis Brewery, including funding for supply chain infrastructure to move more American-grown ingredients to the brewery and distribute more product to customers.
• Building the manufacturing workforce for the future: Opening its Technical Excellence Center training facility in St. Louis to local trade schools and partner organizations in collaboration with the Manufacturing Institute, enabling students and educators to learn on state-of-the-art equipment and curriculum. This marks the first time Anheuser-Busch will provide access to the facility beyond its own workforce.
• Strengthening manufacturing career opportunities for veterans: Expanding use of a digital credentialing system that translates military experience into the skills employers seek in manufacturing, to encourage more veterans to pursue careers at Anheuser-Busch.

Brendan Whitworth, Chief Executive Officer 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.”

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe added: “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.”

Training and workforce development

Anheuser-Busch’s Technical Excellence Center in St. Louis offers more than 35 courses and has trained over 2,000 employees from across the country since opening in 2022. By welcoming local trade schools and partner groups, the company expects to help students and educators apply classroom learning in a real-world manufacturing setting and support development of the next generation of manufacturing talent.

Recent and related investments

This announcement builds on earlier investments the company has made across its U.S. breweries as part of the broader $300 million commitment in 2025. Highlights include:

• Baldwinsville, NY: A $9 million investment to expand capacity and update equipment, supporting both beer and Beyond Beer offerings.
• Houston, TX: A $17 million investment to strengthen transportation capabilities across Texas.
• Columbus, OH: Opening the Columbus Regional Excellence Center to upskill the regional technical workforce over the next three years.
• Ft. Collins, CO: Investments to improve brewing and packaging capabilities, including for emergency drinking water the company donates to communities in need.
• Williamsburg, VA: Updates to critical manufacturing equipment to maximize brewing efficiency.

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About Anheuser-Busch

At Anheuser-Busch, the company’s purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, it has brewed well-known beers and invested in U.S. manufacturing. The company states that 99% of the products it sells in the U.S. are made in the U.S., with more than $700 million in ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers. Over the past five years the company has invested nearly $2 billion in its 100 facilities nationwide. Anheuser-Busch employs approximately 65,000 people in the U.S.

Source: Anheuser-Busch