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Smokin Brothers, a family-owned and Missouri-based pellet grill manufacturer, announced today that it is expanding in Chaffee, investing $350,000 and creating 5 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of machinery and in-house metal cutting and fabrication.
Nortian Foodtech, an innovative food manufacturer, announced today that it will establish a facility in St. Joseph, investing more than $22.2 million and creating 138 new jobs. The company will construct a 160,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to produce high-quality, food-grade protein from meat byproducts.

ServMO is seeking nominations for the 23rd Annual Show Me Service Awards. The Show Me Service Awards(link is external) highlight the service and volunteerism that Missourians provide to strengthen communities and improve quality of life. To provide a diverse group of awardees each year, the awards are presented by

As Boone County is considered by Schneider Electric as a location for a major expansion project, the State of Missouri is prepared to support the company to ensure its continued success. The company’s potential expansion at its existing Columbia facility would include the addition of a new warehouse and other improvements.

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