Hertzog Meat Co., a Missouri-based meat processor, announced today that it is expanding in Butler, creating 22 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes the opening of Hertzog South, a new retail and further processing facility that will feature expanded protein processing capabilities, a new retail meat market, and additional value-added production for sliced, marinated, and ready-to-cook

Metrobloks, a data center developer focused on AI-ready low-latency infrastructure, announced today its plans to invest $1.4 billion in Liberty for a new, state-of-the-art, high-density data center campus. The facility will span 568,800 square feet across three buildings and represents one of the largest capital investments ever made in Missouri.

Van-Am, a metal machining and fabrication company, announced today that it will expand in St. Joseph, investing $1.5 million and creating 17 new jobs. The company’s expansion will support the growth of its MK41 project, a cutting-edge technology component currently used by the U.S. Navy.

Forge Construction, a Kansas City-based general contractor, announced today that it has relocated into a newly expanded corporate headquarters in Kansas City, investing more than $2.9 million and creating nearly 20 new jobs.