Press Releases
Boyd Metals, a metal service provider, announced today that it will expand in Joplin, investing more than $9 million and creating 12 jobs. The company is expanding its existing 60,000 square-foot facility to more than 100,000 square feet to increase efficiency and distribution across its Midwestern network.
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today it has awarded a total of nearly $11 million to 22 communities through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to assist with various improvement projects.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Paul Eisenstein has been appointed DED’s Senior Director of Operations. Eisenstein’s prior role as Director of the Division of Strategy and Performance will be filled by Kayla Kueckelhan, who has been promoted from her previous position as the division’s Deputy Director.
General Mills, a leading global food manufacturer, announced today that it will expand in Joplin, investing $48 million and creating 47 new jobs at its frozen dough plant location. The company’s expansion will increase its manufacturing and packaging capacity to meet increased demand and product innovation from foodservice customers. Construction is underway and is scheduled to be completed