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TAB, an international manufacturer of industrial batteries, announced today that it will establish a 66,700-square-foot headquarters and assembly facility in Liberty, creating 50 new jobs. The company’s new location, its first in North America, will provide proximity to its customer base and the ability to quickly distribute products throughout North and South America.
Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, announced today that it will expand its facility in Jefferson City, investing $25 million in a new warehouse on the current property. The company’s expansion will enhance its current warehouse operations to help optimize its North American logistics network.
The Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Office of Broadband Development (OBD) announced today that it has submitted Volumes 1 and 2 of its initial proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The submission of OBD’s initial proposal marks the beginning of the process to administer $1.7
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it has awarded a total of more than $7.9 million through the second round of the Cell Towers Grant Program. Grants will be awarded to 14 projects to construct new towers that provide quality cellular service and greater 911 connectivity to high-cost areas. The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is focused

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