North Star Feeds, a leader in the development and manufacturing of feed fat blends, announced today that it will expand in Brunswick, investing more than $3.7 million and creating 5 new jobs. The company’s expansion of its existing facility will allow for increased process and energy efficiency while increasing product output.

The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it will award more than $9 million in tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to 46 organizations for community development projects statewide.

LEADER Worldwide, a ground travel management and logistics company, announced today that it will expand in Kansas City, investing more than $3.2 million and creating 59 new jobs. The company’s expansion will increase its fleet of vehicles and equipment while providing a new office and garage space.

The Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Office of Broadband Development (OBD) announced today that it has submitted its Digital Opportunity Plan as part of its implementation of the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Digital Equity Act.