Press Releases
Refresco, a nationwide beverage bottling manufacturer, announced today that it will expand its Joplin location, investing $30.5 million and creating 40 jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of a new production line to increase capacity at its distribution center.
The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) has announced the recipients of four new AmeriCorps planning grants and two new operational grants. As the organization responsible for overseeing AmeriCorps programs in Missouri, grants awarded by MCSC will strengthen communities and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it has awarded a total of $12 million through the Cell Towers Grant Program for 29 projects. Grant awards will be used to construct new towers that provide quality cellular service and greater 911 connectivity to high-cost areas. The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is focused on investing in the
Orchard Hills Veterinary Clinic, a new full-service veterinary practice, held a ribbon cutting ceremony today at its clinic in Bonne Terre, where it will invest $900,000 and create 10 jobs over the next five years. The company is a new mixed animal veterinary practice now open for business.