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ServMO will hold its 23rd Annual Show Me Service Awards on Tuesday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m. at the Missouri State Capitol to recognize the impact of service and volunteerism throughout the state.

“Our state is home to truly outstanding citizens who strengthen communities through selfless acts of service,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development

The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it has been awarded more than $2.9 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funds for a statewide expansion of entrepreneurial support services. The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of the Treasury as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, will be used to create the Missouri Technical Assistance (MOTA)
EquipmentShare, an integrated equipment rental and equipment asset management company, announced today the opening of a new, state-of-the-art Technology Development Center (TDC) at its Columbia headquarters. The company commemorated the expansion and 10-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Governor Mike Kehoe, Director Michelle Hataway, and various community partner

Capital Holding Group, a construction and material production company, announced today that it will expand in Ozark, investing more than $29.5 million and creating 29 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes the construction of a new asphalt plant on its existing property, allowing its adjacent rock quarry to grow and modernize while staying in its current location. This will enhance

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