April 27, 2012 - Tyson Foods’ Sedalia Plant Plans Expansion

As part of an effort to be the best-in-class protein supplier, Tyson Foods, Inc. recently began work on a multi-million dollar improvement and expansion project at its poultry complex in Sedalia, Missouri. The expansion will create as many as 200 additional jobs in the next two years. The complex currently employs about 1,450 people. Read full story...

April 12, 2012 - Sierra Bullets plans new equipment, 15 new jobs

During a ceremony Wednesday, Sierra Bullets President and General Manager Pat Daly announced an expansion and the creation of 15 jobs at the Sedalia plant. Read full story...

March 14, 2012 - ProEnergy Recieves CiCi Community Impact Award

2012 CiCi Awards Announced by Trade & Industry Development Corporate Development Investments total more than $11.6 billion; over 34,500 jobs created and retained BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 14, 2012) – Trade & Industry Development, the leading magazine dedicated to site selection, has announced its 7th Annual CiCi (Corporate Investment & Community Impact) Awards. Read full story...

March 5, 2012 - Gardner Denver Announces Expansion Gardner-Denver Machinery, Inc., announced today that the closure of IPGA operations at the company’s Quincy, Illinois facility means the addition of those operations at the Sedalia plant, located at 305 N. State Fair Blvd., with a completion date of May 15. Read full story...

2011 Governor's Conference on Economic Development

Congratulations to Linda Christle, Executive Director of Economic Development of Sedalia - Pettis County, Missouri! On Thursday, September 22, Ms. Christle was presented the 2011 Governor’s Career Service in Economic Development Award at the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development in Springfield, Missouri. Ms. Christle was selected by the Missouri Department of Economic Development for her hard work and dedication to the economic development industry. Read full story... Visit our Testimonials page for more information regarding Ms. Christle's award.

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Economic Development Sedalia - Pettis County specializes in marketing Sedalia and Pettis County, Missouri to relocating industrial companies as well as retaining our existing industrial base. Pettis County is a prime location with a central U.S. location and transportation network. It is a regional business center that demonstrates a proven track record for business development based on a job ready workforce with a strong work ethic. The County has tax and financial incentives with job training assistance, business resources, a pro business climate, and business diversity. Pettis County has advanced utility and telecommunication infrastructure, available buildings and fully developed industrial parks.
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