Summit Truck Bodies recently celebrated the opening of its new 220,000-square-foot facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Wathena headquarters. The $50 million investment expands Summit’s production capacity, creates room for continued growth and is expected to create 80 additional…
The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce today announced it has received a $25,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation for a new Small Business Incubator Program. The incubator program will provide funds for selected small business applicants so that they…
Story from Skye Pournazari, News-Press NOW — From building structures out of marshmallows and toothpicks to racing against the clock in firefighter gear, high school students explored career opportunities Tuesday during the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce’s annual My Success…
The holiday shopping season will be here before you know it! Start planning ahead now to increase foot traffic through your doors during holiday shopping season. The Shop St. Joseph Holiday Program is an annual St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce…
Elanco Animal Health Inc., in Elwood, Kan., celebrated the completion of its $130 million expansion of its manufacturing facility on Wednesday. The expansion quadruples production capacity and will be a major part of developing and producing the next generation of…
Today 58 people were recognized at the Chamber’s annual New Leaders Welcome. This event is a chance for employers to take a moment to congratulate and appreciate those who have taken on leadership roles in their organizations. Don Tolly, author…
On Friday, Gov. Mike Kehoe, leaders from Van-Am and members of the business community celebrated the company’s 45th anniversary and its recent $1.5 million investment in its St. Joseph facility. Gov. Kehoe spoke briefly about Van-Am’s new defense contract associated…
Clarios, a local manufacturer and global leader in advanced low-voltage battery technologies, is advancing a $6 billion investment strategy in the United States to modernize its facilities and expand its production capacity. As part of that effort, Clarios will invest…
It’s starting to look like spring, which means it’s almost Parties on the Parkway time! The annual summer concert series dates, bands and times are featured below. Thousands of residents come out each year during the course of the series…
Triumph Foods, LLC, one of the premier pork processors in the United States, has announced a nearly $30 million expansion in St. Joseph. The expansion to its facility at 5302 Stockyards Expressway will increase the company’s current cold storage and…