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The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it will award more than $5.9 million in 50% tax credits to 37 organizations throughout Missouri through the Youth Opportunities Program’s (YOP) 2025 cycle.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that SEMO Industrial Park, located in Scott City, is now a Missouri Certified Site. As a Missouri Certified Site, the 380-acre SEMO Industrial Park indicates it is shovel-ready for companies looking to establish business in southeast Missouri.
Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, announced today that it will open a new Material Processing Facility (MPF) in Park Hills, investing more than $7 million and creating 21 new jobs. The company’s new facility will process non-hazardous waste streams and recovered materials.
Daily’s Premium Meats, a leading provider of high-quality smoked and processed meats, announced today that it will expand in St. Joseph, investing $95 million and creating 115 new jobs. The company will construct another production bay on the east side of its facility, more than doubling its current production capacity.

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