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John Joe Insurance Hosts Ceremony

September 25, 2020 11:05 am Published by Comments Off on John Joe Insurance Hosts Ceremony

John Joe Insurance Agency, Inc., celebrated the opening of its new office space at 1802 Union St., on Thursday, Sept. 24. The business is a local, full service insurance agency that offers group health, individual health,  disability, dental, vision and…


Larson Heating & Air Opens at New Location

September 24, 2020 10:14 am Published by Comments Off on Larson Heating & Air Opens at New Location

Larson Heating & Air celebrated the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Larson offers trusted, reliable HVAC maintenance, repairs, and installations with upfront pricing and on-time service. It’s now located at 4902 Frederick…


$23 Billion in Investment Protected by Levee Project

September 23, 2020 2:41 pm Published by Comments Off on $23 Billion in Investment Protected by Levee Project

A process to fix Missouri River levees that started after the Flood of 1993 is nearing completion and was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today. “Today is recognition we’ve completed the St. Joseph side of the levee improvements,”  said R.…


LifeLine Foods Celebrates Second Masa Mill

September 22, 2020 1:14 pm Published by Comments Off on LifeLine Foods Celebrates Second Masa Mill

LifeLine Foods has expanded its masa flour production with a second mill. The $5.5 million in existing building improvements and $6.5 million in new machinery/equipment. The expansion created 13 more jobs in St. Joseph that pay more than $65,000. Masa…


Mandatory Mask Order Issued

September 15, 2020 10:13 am Published by Comments Off on Mandatory Mask Order Issued

The City of St. Joseph has issued a declaration and order that will require individuals to wear face coverings or masks when indoors with the exception of residences. The order goes into effect Thursday, Sept. 17, at 12:01 a.m. What…


O’Neal Steel Opens in St. Joseph

September 11, 2020 9:20 am Published by Comments Off on O’Neal Steel Opens in St. Joseph

O’Neal Steel celebrated its grand opening Thursday at its new 64,000-square-foot facility in St. Joseph with executives and employees from the company, Altec, the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Bill McMurray. “St. Joe has Altec’s largest manufacturing facility…


St. Joseph Port Active in Wind Turbine Industry

August 26, 2020 10:04 am Published by Comments Off on St. Joseph Port Active in Wind Turbine Industry

Transport 360, which operates the St. Joseph Regional Port, is working with the wind turbine industry to unload blades, towers and components from barges at the St. Joseph Regional Port Facility. The project is expected to last upwards of five…


Parties on the Parkway 2020

July 24, 2020 11:42 am Published by Comments Off on Parties on the Parkway 2020

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has announced a shortened series of Parties on the Parkway events for the 2020 summer season. The schedule of concerts held along St. Joseph’s beautiful Parkway system is as follows: Thursday, Aug. 13, 5…


Chamber Launches Web Page to Help Local Unemployed Residents

July 13, 2020 1:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Chamber Launches Web Page to Help Local Unemployed Residents

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has created a web page dedicated to helping residents find jobs. The Uncommon Life Job Center has links to job postings at small and large employers, a resume bank and information for job seekers…


Chamber Partners on Diversity Programs

July 2, 2020 9:15 am Published by Comments Off on Chamber Partners on Diversity Programs

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry to present a four-part webinar series on diversity and inclusion. The Chamber is also a sponsor of an upcoming live event in St. Joseph…