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Genie Recon, an advanced remanufacturer of telescopic boom lifts, announced today that it will expand in Springfield, creating 243 jobs. The company’s expansion will combine the expertise of aerial lift manufacturer Genie Recon with SRC Holdings Corporation.

“Genie Recon’s continued investment in Springfield is another example of Missouri companies innovating, growing, and creating

Today, Amazon announced its plans to invest $10 billion to construct a new, state-of-the-art data center campus in Montgomery City. Announced during a press conference with state leaders, community members, economic development and utility partners, the project is expected to create 400 new direct jobs, thousands of construction jobs, and generate significant economic activity through

Front Line Safety, a company that offers more than 3,000 safety products and services tailored to a range of multi-unit businesses, announced plans to establish a new safety and first aid solutions distribution center in Kansas City, Missouri. The company will invest $1.7 million and create 21 new jobs. The project is expected to generate $6.1 million in new annual payroll.

“Front Line

Today, at a community celebration at the Laborers and Contractors Training Center, Google announced a new $15 billion investment in building infrastructure in Missouri, including a new data center in Montgomery County. The investment is built on a commitment to responsibly increasing local infrastructure capacity, expanding energy affordability programs, and funding thousands of jobs in the

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