Missouri Department of Economic Development

#TeamDED's Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) assists #MO organizations in fostering community improvement and #HelpingMissouriansProsper! Today, meet Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri of St. Louis, #MO! "With ongoing support from DED through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credit, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri is able to continue providing mentoring services to young adults, ages 18-26, through one of our signature programs, 'Big Futures'." - Kristen Slaughter, CEO/President Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri: bbbsemo.org

Are you interested in reviewing grant applications? Do you enjoy analyzing project performance reports? If so, consider applying for #TeamDED's Grants Specialist position for our Federal Initiatives Team! Great state benefits include health, dental, vision, paid leave, 13 paid state holidays a year, retirement, and more! Get details and apply here: https://bit.ly/3NQbxQZ

#TeamDED proudly welcomes Nikki Wrinkles, Director of Financial Systems for our Administration Division! We look forward to #HelpingMissouriansProsper alongside you, Nikki! #WeServeMO

#TeamDED's Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) supports #MO organizations that are brightening futures for kids statewide, with up to $6 million in tax credits available each year. Thank you to each of our 2024 YOP recipients for #HelpingMissouriansProsper! Today, meet FamilyForward of St. Louis, #MO! “We are grateful for the Youth Opportunities Program, which will help FamilyForward support 460 children and family members to heal from the effects of developmental trauma this year. YOP tax credits allow donors to increase their contribution to FamilyForward, making a larger impact in our communities.” - Karen Nolte, Chief Executive Officer Learn more about FamilyForward: familyforwardmo.org

Shout out to #TeamDED's International Trade and Investment Office, part of our Regional Engagement Division, for helping to increase #MO exports! #HelpingMissouriansProsper

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Western Smokehouse Partners utilized Missouri Works, the state's #1 incentive tool for expansion and retention, to expand in Mexico with additional assistance for training from Missouri One Start! #HelpingMissouriansProsper

Happy Halloween! 🎃 #TeamDED was excited to welcome spook-tacular trick-or-treaters to our offices today! Shout out to State of Missouri for organizing this suite event.

HWI (HarbisonWalker International), one of the leading suppliers of refractory products and services in the United States and member of the Calderys Group, announced today that it will expand in Fulton, investing $13.9 million and creating 11 new jobs! Director Hataway: “We’re pleased to support HWI as it continues to build on its long history of helping Missourians prosper in Callaway County.” Details: https://bit.ly/3YITXV5

#TeamDED wholeheartedly congratulates shelle jacobs on her retirement! Thank you for your many years of service to #MO and for #HelpingMissouriansProsper! We will miss you!