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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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7-ELEVEN Grand Opening

Mount Pleasant officially has Slurpees now! Welcome to MP, 7-ELEVEN!! We hope your opening celebration is fantastic! 1300 S Jefferson Ave, Mt Pleasant TX 75455

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Priefert’s 109, 200 sq ft. Powder Coat Facility

No time to waste & the growth continues! Super excited to showcase Priefert’s 2-month construction progress update. This 109, 200 sq ft. Powder Coat facility will be the largest single building built at one time by Priefert to date. Anticipated operation date: Q2 2023 Did you know Priefert currently operates

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Podcast: Rocky Christenberry, Vice President, Priefert

Priefert: This family-owned manufacturer is reinventing itself, investing millions into the local economy, & adding more than 50 jobs in 2022! “What has happened since the beginning of that headgate to where we are today just makes everyone’s head swirl,” stated Rocky Christenberry, Vice President. “Priefert has an incredible story

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