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Make It: Inside Southwest Missouri's Manufacturing Economy
Manufacturing

Sutton Berry's Unconventional Path to a Career with John Deere Reman

After high school, Sutton Berry skipped the traditional track in favor of forging his own career path. It’s paid off big time.
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Manufacturing

Manufacturing Jobs & Education Opportunities in Southwest Missouri

Get a jumpstart on your career and take advantage of these southwest Missouri organizations and their programs. Your perfect job is waiting.

nov 2019 | Education, Manufacturing
Innovative production floor
Manufacturing

5 Manufacturing Related Occupations to Keep an Eye On

The job market is alive and well in Missouri, with an overall unemployment rate of 3.5 percent statewide and only 3 percent here in the...

nov 2019 | Jobs, Manufacturing
Missouri State University rec center by EFCO Corporation
Manufacturing

Build a Career with EFCO Corporation

EFCO Corporation strives to be the most trusted supplier in commercial architecture and is a leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Build, Make It Native, Manufacturing
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DT Engineering building in Lebanon MO
Manufacturing

Build Solutions for Automated Systems with DT Engineering

DT Engineering works with Fortune 500 companies to dream up solutions for automated assembly lines that utilize robotics as well as other...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Business Services, Make It Native, Manufacturing
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Who's Making What Locally

Browse Southwest Missouri Manufacturers

Manufacturing Company Profiles

Woman at work at SRC Holdings Corporation in Springfield MO
Manufacturing

Find Your Perfect Career with SRC Holdings

SRC Holdings Corporation helps OEMs sell parts and whole goods through custom remanufacturing programs for the agricultural, industrial,...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Make It Native, Manufacturing, Native Content
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working on stainless steel
Manufacturing

Work with Paul Mueller Company and Build Stainless Steel Equipment that will be Used Across Many Industries

Paul Mueller Company, headquartered in Springfield, MO, builds stainless steel processing equipment that cools, heats and stores products...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Make It Native, Manufacturing, Native Content
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manufactured cardboard at WestRock in Springfield MO
Manufacturing

Work with WestRock and Be a Leader in the Paper Packaging Industry

Westrock is a leader in the paper and packaging industry—number one in consumer paperboard and number two in container board production in...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Make It Native, Manufacturing, Native Content
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White River Marine Group building
Manufacturing

Build the Boats You Love with White River Marine Group

White River Marine Group is the world’s largest builder of fishing and recreational boats by volume, and they are also a member of...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Make It Native, Manufacturing, Native Content
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Woman at work at SRC Holdings Corporation in Springfield MO
Manufacturing

Find Your Perfect Career with SRC Holdings

SRC Holdings Corporation helps OEMs sell parts and whole goods through custom remanufacturing programs for the agricultural, industrial,...

nov 2019 | Branded Content, Make It Native, Manufacturing, Native Content
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Manufacturing

How Four Local Manufacturers are Making an Impact

Meet the makers behind products that are used around the world.

nov 2019 | Manufacturing
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Manufacturing

How GO CAPS Provides Hands-On Education for Springfield Students

GO CAPS gives southwest Missouri students the chance to test-run their career plans before committing to a full-time job or college degree...

nov 2019 | Education, Features, Manufacturing

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