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Hudson Industries, DBA Green’s Welding and Sales (GWS), a manufacturer of livestock feeding and handling equipment, announced today that it will expand in Appleton City, investing more than $1.7 million and creating 7 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of an 18,900-square-foot production area that will nearly double its production. While construction is now complete, the

ServMO has announced the recipients of the 2026 MLK Day of Service Mini-Grants, which support local organizations across Missouri in hosting volunteer projects that honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in January 2026.

“We’re grateful for the organizations across Missouri that are leading efforts to uplift their neighbors, expand volunteerism, and make a positive

The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it has opened a public comment period for the Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program, which provides grants to eligible businesses employing veterans and other members of Targeted Groups from Missouri. Feedback will be accepted from November 10 to December 12, 2025, through a public comment survey.
Lambda, the Superintelligence Cloud, announced today it is planning to transform an unoccupied 2009-built facility in Kansas City, Missouri, into a state-of-the-art AI Factory.

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