The EDC has named Kevin Hoef its new Business Development Officer (BDO). Hoef brings a strong background in commercial banking, investment management, and insurance to the position. As the EDC's Business Development Officer, Hoef will serve as a key liaison between the EDC’s Business Lending team, financial institutions, business owners, and others

Bertagni 1882 USA Inc., a subsidiary of Ebro Foods, announced plans to establish a new food manufacturing facility in St. Charles, Missouri, investing $36.4 million and creating 150 new jobs over two phases. The investment will strengthen the company’s nationwide manufacturing and distribution capabilities. “From winning a gold medal at the 1904