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LEADER Worldwide, a ground travel management and logistics company, announced today that it will expand in Kansas City, investing more than $3.2 million and creating 59 new jobs. The company’s expansion will increase its fleet of vehicles and equipment while providing a new office and garage space.
The Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Office of Broadband Development (OBD) announced today that it has submitted its Digital Opportunity Plan as part of its implementation of the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Digital Equity Act.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Danielle Briot will serve as its new Deputy Director for the Division of Strategy and Performance, which informs DED’s strategic planning, program development, and performance management.
TAB, an international manufacturer of industrial batteries, announced today that it will establish a 66,700-square-foot headquarters and assembly facility in Liberty, creating 50 new jobs. The company’s new location, its first in North America, will provide proximity to its customer base and the ability to quickly distribute products throughout North and South America.

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