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Schütz Container Systems, an industrial container and packaging manufacturer, announced today that it will expand in St. Joseph, investing $31 million and creating 20 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes adding a new manufacturing line for industrial packaging.

“Missouri is proud to welcome Schütz’s new facility to St. Joseph,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “Their investment reinforces

Coastal Group, a leading provider of warehousing, transportation, and logistics solutions, announced today that it has opened a new facility in Foristell, investing more than $41.8 million and creating 52 new jobs. The company’s expansion consists of opening a new 125,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art cold storage facility.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Oldenburg Industrial Park, located in Washington, is now a Missouri Certified Site. As a Missouri Certified Site, the 115-acre Oldenburg Industrial Park indicates it is shovel-ready for companies looking to establish business in Washington.
Missouri One Start, a division of the Department of Economic Development (DED), announced today that the application period for the Credential Training Program is open through July 31. This competitive grant helps employers offset the cost of their employee or prospective employee obtaining a short-term, industry-related credential.

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