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The Missouri Department of Economic Development works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life.

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  • Missouri Prime Beef Packers expands in Pleasant Hope
  • CrossBreed Holsters expands in Springfield
  • PlayPower, Inc. to create 82 jobs with expansion in Monett
  • DigiCan Printing to open headquarters in St. Charles
  • State of Missouri awards $750,000 to City of Miller
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Business Announcements

Companysort descending Jobs Investment
TREKK Design Group 16 $500M
Ag-Power 28 $8.70M
LMV Automotive Systems 166 $48.70M
Centene Corporation 200 N/A
Ford 1 200 N/A
Unilever 70 $99.00M
Orgill 70 $10.20M
Netelligent 60 $1.80M
Catalent 230 $30.00M
3M 22 $18.70M
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