Site Selection Magazine's annual survey out
This survey of site selection consultants outlines a few key points of what they are looking for in a location. Read the whole article here .
Business Seminars offered through Division of Workforce Development
Missouri’s Division of Workforce Development will be offering various business seminars throughout 2014. For more information about dates and topics, visit their website: http://jobs.mo.gov/employer/other-resources/business-seminars
Small communities can offer big opportunities
“Some of Missouri’s smallest places offer the best kinds of benefits that can sometimes get lost in the fast-paced and large environments of our metropolises.” Read the rest of this story from the Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri A Top 10 State For Job Growth Last Year
Since January 2013, Missouri added 43,900 to its payroll employment (not including farms). Read Governor Nixon’s press release here: http://gov.mo.gov/newsroom/2014/Report_shows_Missouri_was_a_top_10_state_for_job_growth_in_2013
Kirksville Receives Grant for "Complete Streets" Program
The Missouri Foundation for Health selected Kirksville to participate in the ‘Healthy and Active Communities Program’. The program has provided a grant for Kirksville for transportation initiatives. Check out the full story here.
Kirksville Museum Highlights Local Contribution to Osteopathic Medicine
A.T. Still University boasts a museum which provides a history of osteopathic medicine and its roots in Kirksville. Read the whole story here
K-REDI Training Program Receives Great Response
K-REDI’s partnership with Linn State Technical College to bring a training class to Kirksville has been enthusiastically received by community employers. Read the whole story here: http://www.kirksvilledailyexpress.com/article/20131211/NEWS/131219728
Kirksvillian Joins Hall of Famous Missourians
Andrew Taylor Still, founder of A.T. Still University in Kirksville, MO, won the most support in a public vote to join the Hall of Famous Missourians at the Capitol Building. Read the full story here: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/new-selections-for-hall-of-famous-missourians/article_b59f7bd6-9b87-50aa-93f5-434594035b11.html
"What is Special About My Town" featuring Kirksville, MO
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State news of the Governor's visit to the Kirksville Schools
Citizens of Kirskville have a lot to be proud of with our education system! http://gov.mo.gov/newsroom/2013/Gov_Nixon_applauds_Kirksville_High_School_for_its_continued_academic_achievement