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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  AP-NORC Center survey shows high pessimism among low-wage workers despite job gains

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The total projected cost of the new building is $6 million.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  The Gates Corporation says it's expanding its operations by building a new 50,000 square foot manufacturing and warehouse facility

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  A manufacturing company plans to close one operation in Mexico and expand its plant in West Plains, bringing up to 200 new jobs to southern Missouri.

Monday, January 09, 2012  A new retail store opening in March in Lake Ozark will bring 130 jobs to the area.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  The Fulton distribution center will begin taking applications immediately.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  Governor Nixon is set to make an announcement that a business will bring 300 new jobs to Columbia.