A group of about 25 Pettis County manufacturing leaders and employees on Tuesday (April 18) toured BRHC as part of an ongoing focus of Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County (EDSPC). EDSPC specializes in helping to grow the Sedalia and Pettis County industrial base while marketing the region to companies that might be interested in moving here. One way it does that … Read More

It’s been one year since the first cup of coffee was served at a 1 Million Cups Sedalia program, and 11 past presenters came back Wednesday morning to join the celebration. Wednesday’s 1 Million Cups Sedalia program marked the one-year anniversary of the program, which helps foster networking between entrepreneurs and small business owners, as well as promote community support … Read More

WireCo WorldGroup, a leading global manufacturer of both steel and synthetic rope, specialty wire and engineered products, continues to grow within Central Missouri with an investment of $14 million to expand their facility in Pettis County located just outside Sedalia at 24150 Oak Grove Lane. WireCo has started working on the addition to their existing manufacturing facility and is targeting … Read More

A year after the Waterloo Industries Headquarters was located to Sedalia, the company is expanding its product reach with a number of companies, including Walmart. The new partnership is part of Walmart’s 2013 U.S. Manufacturing Commitment to buy an additional $250 billion in U.S. products that support American jobs by 2023. “Back in January 2013, Walmart committed to purchase $250 … Read More

Local manufacturers were recognized for their long-term commitments to the Sedalia-Pettis County community during Thursday night’s 12th annual Manufacturing Milestone Anniversary Recognition Banquet. The event, hosted by Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County at the Sedalia Country Club, honored 13 companies for their anniversaries, ranging from newer companies celebrating five-year anniversaries like Grellner Sales and 8760 Service Group, which is already constructing … Read More

It’s been about a year since Sedalia was named Waterloo Industries Inc. Headquarters, and CEO Bill Nictakis spoke with community members Wednesday afternoon at the facility about the progress that has been made since making that decision. Waterloo Industries Inc. announced in September 2015 it had been purchased by AFI Partners. After consolidating plants, including one in Nogales, Mexico, Sedalia … Read More

After launching in April, Sedalia has been part of the 1 Million Cups community for almost six months and it’s already gained a loyal following. 1 Million Cups was created by the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City as a way to help entrepreneurs connect and engage with each other, with more than 90 communities participating across the country. 1 Million … Read More

Sedalia, Mo – The Board of Directors of Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County (EDC) today announced that Ms. Jessica Craig, has been hired as their new Executive Director. Rusty Kahrs, Board President stated, “We have completed an exhaustive and intense search.”  We conducted a competitive nation-wide search only to find the ideal candidate to fill the position is right here.  We … Read More

Sedalia, Mo – The Board of Directors of Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County (EDC) today announced that Linda Christle, CEcD, Executive Director, has announced her retirement.  It is 12 years to the day that Christle began her duties as the Executive Director/CEO for the corporation. Rusty Kahrs, Board President stated, “When Linda began on July 15, 2004 there was a lot … Read More

Our recipient, we have one this year, is so deserving of this award.  This recipient has always had our best interests at heart ever since we met this person. As a matter of fact, the very first visit this individual made was a tour of one of our manufacturers.  And, his first event here was this very economic development banquet … Read More