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Missouri Chamber announces 2026 awards honoring top business leaders, legislators
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced its 2026 Annual Awards Gala honorees, recognizing a distinguished group of Missouri business leaders, employers and lawmakers for their leadership and innovation. 2026 Awardees:Warren Erdman (Kansas City)Orscheln Industries (Moberly)Callaway Chamber of Commerce (Fulton)State Technical College of Missouri (Linn)Rep. Brenda Shields (St. Joseph)Sen. Brad Hudson (Cape Fair)Rep. Peggy McGaugh (Carrollton) The Missouri Chamber
Simpson Strong-Tie breaks ground on new facility in Fulton
Fulton, Mo. — Simpson Strong-Tie, a world leader in structural solutions, breaks ground on a new facility in Fulton, investing more than $19 million and adding 24 new jobs to the area. The company’s new facility will bring together its equipment solutions business, including Monet DeSauw™ saws, EasyFrame™ automated marking systems, and truss fabrication equipment, reinforcing its commitment to providing advanced technologies that strengthen the building industry. “Simpson Strong-Tie’s investment in
