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PlayPower, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of outdoor recreational products, has announced plans to expand their facility in Monett. This expansion represents an investment of more than $2 million and is expected to create 82 new jobs in the area. 
DigiCan Printing, a manufacturer specializing in custom beverage cans, announced it will invest more than $8.6 million to establish its U.S. headquarters in St. Charles. The company’s direct-to-can printing technology is the first of its kind in the nation. DigiCan will create 25 jobs in the area with plans to add more jobs in the future.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) awarded $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant funds in August 2020 for a wastewater treatment project.
Today, Patriot Medical Devices, a personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer, celebrated a ribbon cutting at their facility in Cape Girardeau. This facility plans to hire more than 20 workers to fill high quality manufacturing jobs in the near future with more jobs expected as they grow. 

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