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Conagra Brands to expand in Macon, investing $29.1 million and creating 26 new jobs

Conagra Brands, a leading foods manufacturer, announced today that it will expand in Macon, investing $29.1 million and creating 26 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes the replacement of outdated equipment and the addition of new equipment to increase cooler and preparation space, enhance production capacity, and improve sustainability.

“It’s great to see Conagra continuing

Missouri Selected as Finalist for Emerging Location at Global Production Awards
The Missouri Film Office announced today that the state of Missouri has been selected as a finalist for Screen International’s Global Production Emerging Location Award. This award is given to a film commission “demonstrating an increased number of productions, attractive incentives, improved levels of service, growing crew base and infrastructure, and great variety of filming spots,” according
ServMO to Honor Volunteers at 23rd Annual Show Me Service Awards

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

DED awarded more than $2.9 million in SSBCI funding for statewide expansion of entrepreneurial support services
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)
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