Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. is owned by and provides wholesale power to six regional and 51 local electric cooperative systems in Missouri, Northeast Oklahoma, and Southeast Iowa that serve more than 900,000 customers. AECI is a cooperative guided by the seven cooperative principles that reflect the best interests of members: voluntary and open membership; education, training and information; democratic member control; cooperation among cooperatives; members' economic participation; concern for community; autonomy and independence.
Equipment Share is a leading tech-enabled construction solutions provider dedicated to enabling every job site to run more productively and safely. Founded in 2015 by experienced contractors, the company combines the youngest rental fleet in the industry with its proprietary cloud-connected technology platform, T3, which offers visibility and connectivity to job sites. With over 270 rental, retail, and service locations across 44 states and a workforce of over 6,000 employees, Equipment Share provides integrated solutions across equipment rental, sales, and technology. The company has over 241,000 connected assets and streams over 8 billion data points monthly through T3, positioning itself as the fastest-growing equipment solutions provider in the U.S.
JBS Foods is a leading global food company that processes, prepares, packages, and delivers a diverse range of high-quality protein products, including beef, pork, and lamb. With operations in over 15 countries and a workforce of more than 270,000 team members, JBS is committed to sustainability and innovation, ensuring the best products and services to customers in approximately 100 countries. As the #1 global beef and poultry producer and the #2 global pork producer, JBS Foods leverages its scale and operational excellence to maintain a strong market position and drive growth in the food industry.
Job Point is Missouri’s premier employment center and Community Development Corporation, established in 1965. The organization specializes in linking individuals to employment opportunities through career planning, job placement assistance, and innovative training programs. They serve a diverse clientele, including those who are unemployed, underemployed, or facing various barriers to employment. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, Job Point has achieved a 97% satisfaction rate and has successfully placed job seekers at an average hourly wage of $15.80. Their services are fully accredited by CARF, and they maintain a significant presence in the community, addressing critical workforce needs.