Missouri RealEstateRama
DED announces $10.6 million available to address foreclosed housing under Neighborhood Stabilization Program
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - May 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In a continued effort to spur the state’s economy, the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) is issuing a call for proposals for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) “Category 3” projects in accordance with the state’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program Substantial Amendment. The department has made $10,666,047 available for distribution under this category.
Department Mercury Roundup Leaves Missouri Homes Safer
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - April 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources helped make many homes safer last month by setting up collection sites throughout the state. Nearly 800 mercury-containing instruments and an additional 226 pounds of elemental mercury were dropped off during the Department's mercury roundup.
DED awards Excelsior Springs $100,000 CDBG for downtown management project
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO - April 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that Excelsior Springs has been approved for a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The grant will be utilized to assist in the hiring of a downtown manager.
Turner Construction Company Celebrates 20 Years of Building in Kansas City
Kansas City, MO - April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — This year, Turner Construction Company commemorates the firm’s 20th anniversary of building in Kansas City. From an original staff of six, the office now has more than 100 full-time employees working to shape the skyline and community and is one of the largest construction firms in Kansas City serving the four-state region of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa
DED announces St. Louis organizations to receive $1.65 million in Brownfield Redevelopment Tax Credits
ST. LOUIS - March 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that two St. Louis organizations have been approved for up to a total of $1,658,570 in remediation tax credits through the Brownfield Redevelopment Program.
Department of Economic Development awards $746,904 in Youth Opportunities tax credits to four Missouri...
JEFFERSON CITY - March 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development today announced that four Missouri organizations that offer various services to Missouri children have been approved for a total of $746904 in Youth Opportunities Program tax credits.
Phone Scams Target Farmers, Gardeners and Homeowners
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - February 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Phone scammers are again targeting farmers, gardeners and homeowners in Missouri offering high-quality pesticide products below retail prices.
Family Conservancy awarded $25,000 in Family Development Account tax credits
KANSAS CITY - February 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that a Kansas City nonprofit organization has been approved for $25,000 in tax credits under the Family Development Account (FDA) program.
DED grants NAP tax credits to Kansas City not-for-profit organization
KANSAS CITY, MO - February 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced approval of $160,932 in tax credits under the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) for Operation Breakthrough, Inc., Kansas City
Department of Economic Development grants Enhanced Enterprise Zone designation to Brookfield, surrounding area
BROOKFIELD - February 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today it has approved Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) designation for Brookfield and a part of Linn County. This designation will allow Brookfield and Linn County officials to continue to move forward with economic development efforts.
DED grants emergency CDBG to Phelps County to buyout flood-damaged properties
JEFFERSON CITY - February 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that Phelps County has been approved for a $34,234 emergency Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The grant will be utilized to match FEMA funding that will assist with the acquisition of two flood-damaged properties.
DED grants NAP tax credits to Hannibal not-for-profit organization
HANNIBAL - February 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced approval of $250,000 in tax credits under the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) for the Blue Ryno Foundation, Hannibal. The tax credits will be utilized to acquire and renovate the MCM Bank Building in downtown Hannibal.
MHDC Rolls Out Innovative New Program For First-Time Homebuyers
January 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) has developed a new product to enable first-time homebuyers to take advantage of the $7,500 federal first-time homebuyer tax credit. This program is the first of its kind in the nation
Homes for Our Troops withdraws home offer
ST. LOUIS, MO - January 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) has withdrawn support for building a home for Army Specialist Scott West in Branson, Mo., because West had pleaded guilty to a felony involving a controlled substance.
Blunt Announces $440,000 Community Development Block Grant for Wright County
HARTVILLE, MO - January 08, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Matt Blunt today announced that Wright County has been approved for a $440,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED).