Press Releases
Missouri One Start, a division of the Department of Economic Development (DED), announced today that the application period for the Credential Training Program is open through July 31. This competitive grant helps employers offset the cost of their employee or prospective employee obtaining a short-term, industry-related credential.
Today, the Department of Economic Development (DED) and Governor Mike Kehoe joined Unilever for a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the company’s launch of a new production line at its Jefferson City facility. Unilever’s investment, first announced in March 2024, included a more than $80 million investment to produce Liquid I.V., a brand within the company’s Wellbeing business.
Phoenix Manufacturing, an industrial manufacturing and fabrication company, announced today that it will expand in Glasgow, investing more than $1.1 million and creating 14 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of new equipment to enhance its quality initiatives and increase hiring.
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Tyler Trusk will serve as its new Deputy Director for the Division of Business Opportunities, which facilitates regional economic growth by addressing economic development challenges with a combination of subject matter expertise, program administration, and innovative problem-solving.