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This month, the Department of Economic Development (DED) recognizes National Community Development Month, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the 41st anniversary of its operation in Missouri. The CDBG program, which improves and supports communities’ wellbeing and capacity for growth, is overseen and funded by the U.S. Department
Haven Recovery, an innovative housing and substance use disorder services provider, announced today that it will expand in St. Louis, investing more than $2.6 million and creating 10 new jobs. Haven Recovery’s expansion will allow the company to advance development of its Recuperative Care services, which offer a new level of care in Missouri.
The inspirational story of a St. Louis native who overcomes near-fatal burn injuries was the first feature film to receive funding through Missouri's Show MO Motion Media Tax Credit, also known as the Show MO Act.
The Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Office of Broadband Development (OBD) announced today that the Missouri Broadband Availability Challenge Process is now open and accepting challenges until April 23. The challenge process will assist in the investment of $1.7 billion in funding provided by the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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