KANSAS CITY - The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced approval of a total of $501,253 in state tax credits for two Kansas City businesses under the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) program to assist in the creation of 100 new jobs and new investment of more than $4.6 million.

A2MG has been approved for $347,157 in EEZ tax credits over a five-year period for the creation of 65 new jobs and new investment of $3,440,000 at 8601 E US Highway 40. The business operations will be manufacturing.

Sellers & Marquis Roofing Co., has been approved for $154,096 in EEZ tax credits over a five-year period for the creation of 35 new jobs and new investment of $1,180,000. The business operations will be construction.

"The Enhanced Enterprise Zone program has proven to be a vital economic development tool that continues to play a leading role in Missouri‘s ongoing economic rebound," Missouri Department of Economic Development Director David Kerr said. "DED is pleased to utilize this program to assist Kansas City’s economic development efforts."

The Enhanced Enterprise Zone program was implemented in 2004. Enhanced enterprise zones are specified geographic areas designated by local governments and certified by the Department of Economic Development. Zone designation is based on certain demographic criteria, the potential to create sustainable jobs in a targeted industry and a demonstrated impact on local cluster development.

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KANSAS CITY - A2MG, Inc. and Sellers & Marquis Roofing Co. have recently moved into their new facility located at 8601 E US Highway 40. The previously existing building has been completely renovated with a new facade and new office space.

The 145,000 sq ft facility is located on 13.8 acres and includes 25,000 sq ft of first class office space. Another approximately 100,000 sq ft is allocated to the companies' fabrication shops and warehouse space. In addition, due to the large amount of motorized equipment utilized by each company, the building also houses a full service maintenance shop.

The companies employ approximately 200 people and anticipate adding another 100 over the next 5 years. Both companies are in the field of non-residential construction - A2MG provides
Architectural Glass and Metal, while Sellers & Marquis provides Roofing. The combined scopes of work allow the companies to provide one point of contact for the entire exterior skin of a building.

"We have added new equipment," said owner, Jerry Schaefer, "and with our increased production capabilities we intend to expand our presence as a Single Source Subcontractor, both in the Midwest Region and Nationally."

Recent local projects include JE Dunn Headquarters Building, Federal Reserve Bank, Kansas City Chiefs Training Facility, Blue Springs High School and US Post Office Bulk Mail Facility.

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