MCH founder Dr. Forrest E. Long was a noted educator, author, administrator, and innovator. While he was a Professor of Education at New York University, he became the editor and publisher of The Clearing House, an educational journal for secondary schools. Distribution of the publication evolved into the first commercial school mailing list and became the forerunner of today’s educational mailing list industry. The company soon extended its compilation efforts beyond education into other institutional markets including healthcare, government and religion.

Today, the founder’s grandson, Peter Long, leads MCH. Peter, and President John Hood, work hard to ensure that MCH builds on the tradition of excellence and innovation established by Dr. Long in 1928. The company has evolved from a mail shop into the leading compiler of business-to-institution (B2i) data. Contributing to its 80 years of success are three generations of Midwest work ethic, commitment to quality, and dedication to customer service. Click here to learn more about MCH's history.

If you’re ready to bypass rush-hour traffic, high taxes, and exorbitant home prices, MCH may be the perfect fit for you! We are located in Sweet Springs, Missouri, a small town about 60 miles east of Kansas City. MCH’s core values, created by the employee team, embody the spirit of small towns across the Heartland: treating people with respect, being honest and trustworthy, and helping others succeed.

Residential options within a reasonable commuting distance include the eastern suburbs of Kansas City, the cities of Sweet Springs, Marshall, Sedalia, Higginsville, Warrensburg, Columbia, and several other small towns and rural properties. There is easy access to leisure activities including festivals, fine art venues, world-class museums, hunting, fishing, and mid-Missouri’s prime recreation area, The Lake of the Ozarks.

Dr. Long believed in a long-term approach with employees and felt it was crucial to the company’s growth. The MCH executive team continues to embrace Dr. Long’s belief by offering top benefits to employees. The management team reviews benefits annually and believes that by offering competitive wages and benefits, the company will attract top talent interested in helping MCH grow.

The following benefits are available to full time MCH employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Personal Days

For detailed information on plans and eligibility, please speak with a Human Resources representative.

The Social Committee is comprised of seven members, one representative from each MCH department. The Committee plans several fun (and funny) events each year that give the staff an opportunity to relax, laugh, and enjoy terrific food. You haven’t lived until you’ve participated in the annual Chili Bowl or water balloon volleyball. Participation in Social Committee events is strictly voluntary, yet employees frequently schedule their out-of-office time so they won’t have to miss an event!

While the Social Committee is instrumental in orchestrating fun events, it also takes the lead in sponsoring worthwhile community projects such as Support the Troops, food pantry donations, and holiday donations. MCH employees are also conscious of global issues. The company has sponsored reforestation efforts through the Missouri Department of Conservation for many years and launched a recycling program in 2007.

Past company outings include:

• The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
• New Theater
• Worlds of Fun
• Cool Crest Miniature Golf
• Royals Game
• Hermann, MO Wineries

The MCH Social Committee also plans events throughout the year, including:

• Company Picnic
• Chili Bowl
• Holiday Luncheon
• Quarterly Birthday Celebrations

Plus parties for Valentine’s Day, Independence Day, Halloween, and more.

We asked our employees why MCH is a great place to work. Here’s what they had to say:

“MCH is a family owned business and treats employees as they are a part of that. Since the first day I started at MCH, I’ve always felt welcome and a part of the MCH team. MCH strives to better the employees. Employees are given a chance to move up in the company (promotions) and are always encouraged to attend training (internal or external) to better themselves.”

“With 75 years of experience among the three of us and many years yet to work, we have discovered the success of MCH is the quality, honesty, and work ethics of small-town employees. The value of great employees that take pride in a quality job earns the respect and loyalty of MCH’s management. The success of a good company depends on more than one person, so we work together as a team.”

“I think MCH is a great place to work because of the people that work here. Everyone has been so nice, helpful, and friendly. The managers are very helpful and are always ready to answer questions.”

For a listing of current job openings at MCH, click here.