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Seven Missouri businesses and organizations receive Flag of Freedom award
During the month of
May, the Division of Workforce Development (DWD) recognized seven
Missouri businesses and organizations that have hired military veterans
under the Show-Me Heroes program by presenting them with the Flag
of Freedom award. The DWD is a division of the Missouri Department of
Economic Development.
“These Missouri
businesses and organizations are honoring the sacrifices made by the men and
women of our armed services by making it a priority to hire veterans when they
return home," Gov. Jay Nixon said. "Our veterans have already
demonstrated their dedication, discipline and skills in serving our country,
and I encourage more Missouri employers to join the ranks of those who have
hired a veteran through the Show-Me Heroes program."
The Flag of
Freedom award was presented to the following:
- TRUGreen Lawn Care, St. Charles
County-St. Peters
- Pettis County Sheriff’s
Department, Pettis County-Sedalia
- Fish Window Cleaning, St.
Charles County-O’Fallon
- ELTEK International
Laboratories, St. Charles County-St. Charles
- Agri-Systems, Macon
County-Macon
- Ricks Tire Service, Henry
County-Clinton
- Mid West Data Center, Atchison
County-Rock Port
The Show-Me
Heroes program, established by Gov. Nixon in January 2010, helps connect
military veterans with job opportunities when they return home from service.
Administered by the Missouri Division of Workforce Development, Show-Me Heroes
showcases Missouri businesses that are willing and eager to hire veterans.
Employers participating in the Show-Me Heroes program sign a pledge to ramp up
efforts to reach out to, recruit and interview veterans for job openings at
their business. To date, 3,942 Missouri businesses have taken the
Show-Me Heroes pledge and 6,791 veterans have been hired. Are you ready to take the Show-Me Heroes pledge? Please click here.
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