It's been a great year #HelpingMissouriansProsper! This highlight reel gives an overview of 2022's wins in business, community, workforce, tourism, & more. Thank you partners for helping make the last year worth celebrating as #TeamDED continues serving #MO into 2023!

#TeamDED's Michelle Hataway will serve as our new Deputy Director! Lori Becklenberg, who previously served as Deputy Director for Regional Engagement, will fill Michelle's prior role as the Division's Director. Congratulations, Michelle and Lori! bit.ly/3RKer9y

Congrats to #TeamDED’s Shari Schenewerk of Regional Engagement - the ‘22 @MissouriEDC Government Professional of the Year! Well deserved recognition for a great economic development professional, and our friend, who’s working hard #HelpingMissouriansProsper!

#MO is a diverse state, with each region offering something unique for businesses and residents alike. In this second release of our regional video series, you'll hear from members of #TeamDED and get a glimpse at what makes the Kansas City area special.

The #ShowMeStrong Recovery Task Force has presented their recommendations to @GovParsonMO. Across #MO, small businesses continue to strive for a successful recovery. This week's video features the owner of Felix Street Gourmet, who shared her experiences with the Task Force.

#MO small businesses have faced big challenges. The #ShowMeStrong Recovery Task Force was formed to help, and its recommendations to @GovParsonMO will be delivered this week. Check out this video for an overview of Task Force's work this year.

Metal component manufacturer KAK Industry announced today it will open a new facility in Albany, #MO, investing more than $7 million and creating 30 new jobs! Learn more: ded.mo.gov/content/kak-indus…

Leading plastic packaging manufacturer @ALPLApackaging is building a new facility in Kansas City, #MO, creating 75 new jobs! The new facility will be the company’s fourth site in Missouri. More information on ALPLA's expansion is available here: ded.mo.gov/content/alpla-bui…

Today, @DeliStarCorp announced that it will locate its new headquarters in St. Louis. This new facility represents more than $99 million in capital investment and 475 new jobs. #TeamDED is excited to welcome Deli Star to Missouri! Learn more: bit.ly/3iyTGhr

The Show Me Strong Recovery Task Force held its orientation meeting today! The task force will study and develop recommendations on ways to support small businesses, including minority-owned businesses, throughout Missouri. #ShowMeStrong

Congrats to #TeamDED's Shad Burner and Kaitlyn Thomas for graduating from the #MO Leadership Academy, an innovative program training leaders in state government. We're proud of your achievement and look forward to how you'll continue to drive change to better serve Missourians!

Advocado, a St. Louis, #MO advertising technology company, announced plans to add 100 jobs over 3 years! Collaboration among #TeamDED, @Alliance_STL, @MOPartnership, & the @STLPartnership has helped @myadvocado establish in #MO & continue growing. More: ded.mo.gov/content/advocado-…

Missouri Women's Business Centers are a great resource for women looking to open a business in Missouri! @mowbc serves 8 #MO counties and provides resources, support, and networks for women to grow or start their own businesses. To learn more, visit mowbc.org/.

The life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has inspired countless citizens to help others. On #MLKDay, the only federal holiday that's a national day of service, we can honor Dr. King's legacy by serving. For service opportunities, visit movolunteers.mo.gov.

#TeamDED received the Governmental Member of the Year Award at the Missouri Economic Development Council's Fall conference! We are proud to have received this award and we remain dedicated to serving the citizens of Missouri and bringing opportunities to our state. #goMO