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CFA Breaks Ground in Mount Pleasant, TX & On-Site Interview

The MPEDC, Mount Pleasant Texas Chamber of Commerce, & City of Mount Pleasant, Texas – Government all thought creatively, worked hard, & sacrificed to maximize the highest & best use of real estate at a key city intersection, the NE corner of Jefferson Ave & US Hwy 67. MPEDC appreciates

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Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas Annual Awards

Congratulations 2022 HireAbility Award:Pilgrim’s-Mt. Pleasant/PittsburgThe We Hire Ability program recognizes Texas employers for their commitment to hiring people with disabilities, and for their efforts to create an inclusive workforce. Employers with at least 10 percent of their Texas-based workforce comprising people with disabilities, are eligible to receive a We Hire

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Local Bounti Corp. (NYSE: LOCL, LOCL WS) Breaks Ground in Mount Pleasant, Texas

https://mpedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Groundbreaking-Short-Video.mp4 Local Bounti News Coverage (click icon to view) Previous Next Local Bounti Breaks Ground at New High-Tech Controlled Environment Agriculture Facility in Texas to Support Growing Demand Currently operating the largest national distribution footprint in the industry, future operations in Texas signal Local Bounti’s commitment to reduce food miles

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EAT MOR CHIKIN: MPEDC Relocates Office

!! Can anyone guess what happened to the Mt. Pleasant Economic Development Corporation / Chamber of Commerce office?!? 😳😱 . . . Hint: Only ONE of the following is true – 1. Murder hornets 2. EDC Director did NOT get Taylor Swift tickets 😡 3. Chamber CEO saw a spider

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Diamond C Trailers Named TWC Large Employer of the Year Finalist

Congrats to our very own Diamond C Trailers for being named a Texas Workforce Commission Large Employer of the Year Finalist. SnapSave.io-Diamond C Trailers | Large Employer of the Year Finalist | Texas Workforce Conference 2022-(1080p).MP4 We are so grateful for our incredible team members are honored to be named

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