Acculevel, a foundation repair and waterproofing company, is investing $8.7 million to establish three new regional headquarters in Missouri, creating 123 skilled-trades jobs in Kennett, Sarcoxie, and Smithville.

Missouri Economic Development Director Michelle Hataway told Missourinet that the company will be bringing 41 high paying jobs to each rural community.

“So, in Southeast Missouri, Southwest Missouri and then northwest, community and $2.9 million investment at each location, which is going to be revolutionary for these communities,” said Hataway. “The average wage for all of these jobs is over $100,000.”

Hataway said the economic impact could be life changing for members of these rural communities.

“In Kennett the average wage is $35,000,” said Hataway. “So, the fact that this

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