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ServMO has announced the recipients of the 2026 MLK Day of Service Mini-Grants, which support local organizations across Missouri in hosting volunteer projects that honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in January 2026.

“We’re grateful for the organizations across Missouri that are leading efforts to uplift their neighbors, expand volunteerism, and make a positive

The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it has opened a public comment period for the Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program, which provides grants to eligible businesses employing veterans and other members of Targeted Groups from Missouri. Feedback will be accepted from November 10 to December 12, 2025, through a public comment survey.
Lambda, the Superintelligence Cloud, announced today it is planning to transform an unoccupied 2009-built facility in Kansas City, Missouri, into a state-of-the-art AI Factory.
Provalus, an IT solutions firm, announced today that it will expand in West Plains, investing $1 million and creating up to 200 new jobs over five years. The company’s expansion includes the build out of a Center of Excellence that will be housed within the refurbished West Plains Grocery, established in 1923.

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