Press Releases
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
State awards more than $3.7 million in ARPA funding to help revitalize northern Missouri communities
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it has awarded a total of more than $3.7 million through the second round of the Community Revitalization Grant Program for six projects in northern Missouri. The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is focused on investing in communities of all sizes to support local priorities, encourage economic recovery