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Americold Realty Trust, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services, has officially broken ground on a new $127 million cold storage facility in Kansas City. State and local leaders joined company executives to celebrate the company’s new investment in Missouri.
The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) held its 22nd Annual Show Me Service Awards this afternoon at the Missouri State Capitol, to recognize the impact of service and volunteerism throughout the state.
Trussworks Mid-America LLC, a leading truss manufacturer, announced today that it will establish a new facility in Jackson, investing $5 million and creating 70 new jobs. The company’s facility will enhance its production capabilities while enabling it to meet growing demand for its products.
This month, the Department of Economic Development (DED) recognizes National Community Development Month, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the 41st anniversary of its operation in Missouri. The CDBG program, which improves and supports communities’ wellbeing and capacity for growth, is overseen and funded by the U.S. Department

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