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The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Shari Schenewerk, North Regional Manager for the Regional Engagement Division, and Harry Bozoian, Planning Specialist for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, have earned the Missouri Certified Economic Developer (MoCED) credential from the Missouri Economic Development Council. Schenewerk and Bozoian were
The Department of Economic Development announced today that it will award more than $7.2 million in 50% and 70% tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to 35 organizations for community development projects statewide.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Shawna Searcy will serve as its new Deputy Director for the Regional Engagement Division, which promotes regional economic growth through tailored solutions for business and community development projects.
The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) announced today that AmeriCorps determined more than 1.4 million Missourians formally volunteered through an organization from September 2020 to September 2021. These volunteer efforts made a $3.1 billion impact on the state, establishing Missouri as 10th in the nation for formal volunteerism.

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