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Missouri Department of Economic Development and Missouri Technology Corporation Announces Second Round of Missouri State Small Business Credit Initiative Funding

December 9, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), in coordination with the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), today announced the release of the second tranche of Missouri’s State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 […]

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Acculevel Invests $8.7M to Establish Three New Regional Headquarters in Missouri, Including in Sarcoxie

August 29, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – Acculevel, Inc., a foundation repair and basement waterproofing company, announced today it is expanding into Missouri with three new regional headquarters across the state. The company was joined by Governor Mike […]

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EaglePicher Technologies to Break Ground on New Facility on November 21, 2024

November 19, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – EaglePicher Technologies (“EaglePicher”), a leader in the defense and aerospace manufacturing industry known for its battery technology, energetic devices, and battery management systems, will be breaking ground on its new Energetics Facility […]

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MOKAN Partnership to Host Future Forward: A Five-Year Economic Development Blueprint on September 25

September 12, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

How do you want your community to grow in the next five years? The MOKAN Partnership invites community and business leaders from throughout the MOKAN region to answer that question at Future Forward on Wednesday, […]

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Kai Hamilton Completes Intensive Heartland Economic Development Course

May 24, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Kai Hamilton, Workforce Development Specialist for the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, was one of 92 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) on April 23–26, 2024 in […]

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Developer Proposes Largest Development Project in Joplin Since the 2011 Tornado

May 17, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Property developer Woodsonia Real Estate Inc. is proposing an approximately $375 million mixed-use development. If built, it would be the largest such project in the city of Joplin since the 2011 tornado […]

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Amy Kauffman Named Director for the MOKAN Partnership

January 5, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The MOKAN Partnership and its Board of Directors have selected Amy Kauffman as the new Executive Director of MOKAN.   Kauffman holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Education in Psychology from the […]

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Specialty Risk Insurance to Relocate Carthage Headquarters for Expansion, Added Jobs

December 21, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Carthage, MO) – Specialty Risk Insurance, a family-owned agribusiness and commercial insurance agency, has announced it will relocate its headquarters to a larger facility just off Interstate 44 in Carthage, Missouri, to allow for its […]

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Refresco to Expand in Joplin, Investing $30.5 million and Creating 40 Jobs

October 30, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Refresco, a nationwide beverage bottling manufacturer, announced today that it will expand its Joplin location, investing more than $30.5 million and creating 40 jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of a new production line to […]

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General Mills to Expand in Joplin, Investing $48 Million and Creating 47 Jobs

August 29, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – General Mills, a leading global food manufacturer, announced on August 29 that it will expand in Joplin, investing $48 million and creating 47 new jobs at its frozen dough plant location. The company’s […]

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