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IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, announced that it will open a new granule facility for its subsidiary Bismarck Granules in Bismarck, investing $120 million and creating more than 50 new jobs.
As Governor Mike Parson concludes his tenure as Missouri’s top economic developer, the Department of Economic Development (DED) celebrates the impact of the Parson administration on the state’s economy.
Edged, a fast-growing sustainable infrastructure provider, has opened a new ultra-efficient data center in Kansas City, investing more than $143 million. The company celebrated the opening of the state-of-the-art facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday.
OpenStore, an innovative e-commerce platform transforming how businesses scale and operate, announced today that it will establish its first-ever fulfillment center in Kansas City, investing $5 million and creating 46 new jobs.

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