Economic & Industrial Development in Dexter, Missouri

Land for Jobs Program
The Dexter Chamber of Commerce has available approximately thirty-five (35) acres in their industrial park. The Chamber has developed a program to reward purchasers of property in the industrial park with a reward for jobs created for acreage purchased. The price set for the property is $10,000 per acre. A reward will be given to a purchaser of property based on $500 per job for all jobs over ten (10) created per acre purchased with a maximum reward not to exceed $5,000 per acre after an investment time in the community of two years.
EXAMPLES:
Purchased 10 Acres 200 Jobs Created 20 Jobs/Acre - 10 Jobs/Acre (Base) = 10 Jobs/Acre x $500 x 10 Acres	Total Purchase $100,000 20 Jobs Per Acre Purchased 10 Jobs Per Acre Over Base Reward - $50,000

Purchased 5 Acres 50 Jobs Created 10 Jobs/Acre - 10 Jobs/Acre (Base) =	Total Purchase $50,000 10 Jobs Per Acre Purchaed Zero Jobs Per Acre Over Base No Reward Accumulated

Purchased 8 Acres 240 Jobs Created 30 Jobs/Acre - 10 Jobs/Acre (Base) = 20 Jobs/Acre x $500 x 8 Acres	Total Purchase $80,000 30 Jobs Per Acre Purchased 20 Jobs Per Acre Purchased $80,000 Reward - $40,000 (Maximum)
The Chamber of Commerce would consider financing the purchase of the property at very equitable terms depending on the investors commitment and contribution to the community.

Major Employers
NAME	PRODUCT/SERVICE	TOTAL EMPLOYEES	UNION
Tyson Foods, Inc.	Poultry Processing	649	NO
EMCON Technologies, LLC	Auto Mufflers & Pipes	628	UAW
Missouri Southern Healthcare	Health Care	209	NO
U.S. Poly Enterprises, Inc.	Sports/Novelty Bottles	30	NO
Allied Waste	Landfill	32	NO
Specialty Engineering	Tool & Dye	31	NO
Holdlen Pallet Company	Pallet Manufacturer	23	NO

Transportation

Highway System
Dexter is located on US Highway 60, a four lane divided highway, and Missouri State Highways 25 & 114. Interstates 55 & 57, major North-South thoroughfares, are located twenty miles east of Dexter. US Highway 60 is currently being upgraded to interstate status frm I-55 to Springfield, MO. providing ideal connections.

Rail

Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
No. of freight stops per day .........1
Freight stops on demand ........Yes

Air

Dexter Municipal Airport
Longest runway: 5000 ft. Surface: Paved
Private aircraft storage available.
Aircraft maintenance and fuel available.
Commercial air transportation ............................ 50 miles
Airport serving community .....Cape Girardeau
Name: TW Express
Nearest air freight service ..............50 miles

Barge

Adjoining navigable river .......Mississippi River
Barge dock available ...........Public
Freeze Free Port ...........365 Days
Channel depth adequate for uninterrupted barge traffic
Nearest barge service ............40 miles
Port of New Orleans .............To: 5 Days........ From: 8 Days

Distance to major metropolitan areas:
City	Miles	Days by Railroad	Days by Motor Freight
Atlanta	530	3	2
Boston	1295	4	3
Chicago	480	3`	2
Dallas	550	3	2
Denver	970	3	3
Detroit	667	3	2
Indianapolis	363	2	2
Kansas City	390	2	1
Los Angeles	1865	6	4
Memphis	140	0	0
Minneapolis/St. Paul	720	3	2
New Orleans	560	3	3
New York	1550	4	3
St. Louis	150	0	0
Seattle	2135	6	4
0 = overnight/same day

Utilities
Electricity Supplier (Private) Ameren UE 212 South Hickory Dexter, MO 63841 For rate information, contact: Larry Stone-- (573) 624-0020 Supplier (Co-op): Ozark Border Electric Coop Highway 67 South Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Natural Gas Supplier: Ameren UE 212 South Hickory Dexter, MO 63841 For rate information, contact: Rick Morrow -- (573) 624-8791 Other Fuel Distributors: Further information can be provided upon request from the Chamber of Commerce at (573) 624-7458 or 800-332-8857 Water & Sanitation Supplier (Municipal) Dexter Municipal Utilities Highway 114 East Dexter, MO 63841 For rate information, contact: Tom Espey -- (573) 624-5527
Source of water: 1 well (2 plants)
Capacity of plants: Average consumption: Peak consumption: Storage capacity:	4,172,000 Gallons/Day 1,950,000 Gallons/Day 2,500.000 Gallons/Day 2,870,000 Gallons
Sanitation -- 1-3 Cell Aerated & 1-4 Cell Aerated
Capacity Present Loan: Sewer use charge:	1,700,000 Gallons/Day 1,360,000 Gallons/Day YES

Electricity:
Dexter's electrical power is furnished by AmerenUE. The power grid is interconnected with 22 other power suppliers in the Midwest. Native system generating capacity is 8,100 megawatts with peak load at 7,200 megawatts. Power purchase contracts are in place. Dexter area voltage is 161 Kv to 34.5 Kv to 12.5 Kv. Rates are stable with no increases since 1987 and none planned through the 1990's exclusive of possible acid rain requirements. Rates are available with schedules for small commercial, large commercial, primary supply, interruptible contracts, and an economic development rider for first five (5) years of operation for qualifiers. For more information, contact AmerenUE.

Natural Gas:
Natural gas is provided locally by the AmerenUE from the Texas Eastern Pipeline near Dexter. Gas is delivered at 250 lbs. to city gates with 50 to 15 lb distribution. Rates are stable with no increases since 1/1/91, and none planned. However, the Purchase Gas Adjustment does fluctuate considerably from season to season. Rates are available with schedules for Small Commercial, usually under 50,000 ccf per year, Large General Service, usually over 75,000 ccf per year, Interruptible Service, usually over 50,000 ccf per year, and a transportation service rate. All rate sheets are on file at the AmerenUE offices. Company representatives are available to meet with gas or electric customers and prospects at any time.

Water:
Dexter Municipal is the local water supplier. The City maintains a two (2) million gallon storage capacity as well as the capacity to pump two thousand, two hundred (2200) gallons per minute. It presently operates two (2) water treatment plants. The Water Department continues to meet or exceed Department of Natural Resources requirements. Improvements to the City's system continue to be updated. City water personnel periodically take training classes which are not required, but optional. All city residents have access to the City's water system. A new, 1200 gallon per minute system was placed on line in 1981. A ten (10) inch water main was installed around the east side of the City to improve fire department water access to this part of Dexter.

Sewage:
Dexter Municipal is the local sewage treatment operator. The sewage treatment system consists of two (2) stabilization lagoons.

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