Manufacturing Day 2019 Proclamation signed by Stoddard County Commissioners.

Stoddard County, Missouri - The Stoddard County Commissioners signed a proclamation today proclaiming October 4, 2019 as Manufacturing Day 2019 in Stoddard County.

Manufacturing Day 2019 Proclamation

WHEREAS, Economists agree that there are three ways to create wealth: Mine It; Grow It; or Make It.  Missouri is rich in natural and agricultural resources and Missouri manufacturers make everything from automobiles to aircraft parts to food products to furniture, chemicals, and electrical equipment including products sold directly to consumers and parts of other manufactured goods; and

WHEREAS, there are nearly 6,000 manufacturing companies in Missouri and they contribute more than $40 billion or 13.2 percent of the Total Gross State Product, creating wealth for the more than 265,000 people directly employed in manufacturing and the many more whose livelihoods are indirectly supported by manufacturing; and

WHEREAS, manufacturing jobs provide an annual compensation which is more than $10,000 higher than the state's average wage; and

WHEREAS; manufacturing jobs enable Missouri families to realize the dreams of owning a home, educating children and enjoying a secure retirement; and

WHEREAS, manufacturers pay millions of dollars annually to support public education, law enforcement, emergency preparedness, public works and other essential services.

NOW, THEREFORE, Stoddard County does hereby proclaim October 4, 2019 as Manufacturing Day in Stoddard County.  And, I commend Missouri Enterprise and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership for the valuable technical and business assistance that they provide to our small and medium sized manufacturers.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND THIS 23rd day of September, in the year two thousand and nineteen and I encourage all Missourians to show their support for our manufacturers by purchasing products made in Missouri and America.

Pictured from left to right: Commissioner Steve Jordan, Presiding Commissioner Danny Talkington, & Commissioner Carol Jarrell