NewsJune 3, 2015
Pepsi MidAmerica formally becomes the first tenant in the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park with a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com
The panel for the ceremonial groud breaking of the Pepsi distribution plant set to be built in Cape Girardeau, prepare their speeches for the ceremony. 
Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, Harry L. Crisp II, Pastor Jim Rudolph, Reverend Sam Roethmeyer, Jason Archer, Harry Rediger
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com The panel for the ceremonial groud breaking of the Pepsi distribution plant set to be built in Cape Girardeau, prepare their speeches for the ceremony. Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, Harry L. Crisp II, Pastor Jim Rudolph, Reverend Sam Roethmeyer, Jason Archer, Harry Rediger
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Dr. Ken Dobbins, left, and Harry L. Crisp II talk after the groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dr. Ken Dobbins, left, and Harry L. Crisp II talk after the groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Harry L. Crisp II, chief executive officer of Pepsi MidAmerica, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015 for the company's new Cape Girardeau facility, Pepsi Depot, at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Harry L. Crisp II, chief executive officer of Pepsi MidAmerica, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015 for the company's new Cape Girardeau facility, Pepsi Depot, at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Missouri Department of Economic Development business development manager Jason Archer speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Missouri Department of Economic Development business development manager Jason Archer speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer presents the closing prayer at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer presents the closing prayer at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
A vintage Pepsi-Cola delivery truck was displayed at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A vintage Pepsi-Cola delivery truck was displayed at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
A groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot included, from left, Danny Essner, Missouri Department of Economic Development business development manager Jason Archer, Dr. Ken Dobbins, Cape Girardeau city manager Scott Meyer, Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger, Pepsi MidAmerica CEO Harry L. Crisp II, Pepsi MidAmerica executive vice president John Rains, senior vice president of sales and marketing Keith Dickens, and division general manager Justin Vetter, on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot included, from left, Danny Essner, Missouri Department of Economic Development business development manager Jason Archer, Dr. Ken Dobbins, Cape Girardeau city manager Scott Meyer, Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger, Pepsi MidAmerica CEO Harry L. Crisp II, Pepsi MidAmerica executive vice president John Rains, senior vice president of sales and marketing Keith Dickens, and division general manager Justin Vetter, on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com

Pepsi truck at the groud breaking of the new Pepsi Distribution plant to be built in Jackson.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com Pepsi truck at the groud breaking of the new Pepsi Distribution plant to be built in Jackson.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com

Heavy Operating equipment waiting to be used Wednesday June 3, 2015 at the site for the new Pepsi Distruibution Center to be built in Jackson, Missouri.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com Heavy Operating equipment waiting to be used Wednesday June 3, 2015 at the site for the new Pepsi Distruibution Center to be built in Jackson, Missouri.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com
Dr. Kenneth Dobbins (left) and Harry L Crisp II have a friendly moment after the ceremonial ground breaking of the Pepsi Depot in Jackson, Missouri Wednesday June 3, 2015.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com Dr. Kenneth Dobbins (left) and Harry L Crisp II have a friendly moment after the ceremonial ground breaking of the Pepsi Depot in Jackson, Missouri Wednesday June 3, 2015.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com
The panel for the ceremonial groud breaking of the Pepsi Depot plant set to be built in Cape Girardeau. 
(fron left to right) Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, Harry L. Crisp II, Pastor Jim Rudolph, Reverend Sam Roethmeyer, Jason Archer, Harry Rediger
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com The panel for the ceremonial groud breaking of the Pepsi Depot plant set to be built in Cape Girardeau. (fron left to right) Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, Harry L. Crisp II, Pastor Jim Rudolph, Reverend Sam Roethmeyer, Jason Archer, Harry Rediger
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com
 Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, President of Southeast Missouri State University, hold the title of Master of Ceremonies at the ground breaking of the new Pepsi Depot on June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, President of Southeast Missouri State University, hold the title of Master of Ceremonies at the ground breaking of the new Pepsi Depot on June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com
A large crowd gathrs at the site of the new Pepsi Depot in Cape Girardeau Wednesday, June3, 2015 for the ground breaking ceremonies.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com A large crowd gathrs at the site of the new Pepsi Depot in Cape Girardeau Wednesday, June3, 2015 for the ground breaking ceremonies.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com
 
Dr. Kenneth Dobbins introduces Harry L. Crisp II at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Pepsi Depot in Cape Girardeau, Wed June 3, 2015.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com Dr. Kenneth Dobbins introduces Harry L. Crisp II at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Pepsi Depot in Cape Girardeau, Wed June 3, 2015.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com
Harry L. Crisp II gives a thank you speech at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Pepsi Depot in Cape Girardeau, June 3, 2015.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com Harry L. Crisp II gives a thank you speech at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Pepsi Depot in Cape Girardeau, June 3, 2015.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com
 Mayor Harry Rediger gives a welcoming speech to the owners and employees of the new Pepsi Depot at the ground breaking ceremony Wednesday June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com Mayor Harry Rediger gives a welcoming speech to the owners and employees of the new Pepsi Depot at the ground breaking ceremony Wednesday June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com
Reverend Sam Roethmeyer gives a blessing at the ground breaking ceremony of the new Pepsi Depot on Wednesday June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com Reverend Sam Roethmeyer gives a blessing at the ground breaking ceremony of the new Pepsi Depot on Wednesday June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com
The golden shovels stand in wait at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Pepsi Depot on Wednesday June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com The golden shovels stand in wait at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Pepsi Depot on Wednesday June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com
Ground breaking ceremony at the site of the new Pepsi Depot June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
CAROL KELLISON ~ photos@semissourian.com Ground breaking ceremony at the site of the new Pepsi Depot June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau.
Dr. Ken Dobbins welcomes the crowd to the groundbreaking for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Dr. Ken Dobbins welcomes the crowd to the groundbreaking for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pastor Jim Rudolph presents the opening prayer at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park
Pastor Jim Rudolph presents the opening prayer at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park
Dr. Ken Dobbins speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park. Seated, from left, are Harry L. Crisp II, Pastor Jim Rudolph, the Rev. Sam Roethemeyer, Jason Archer and Harry Rediger.
Dr. Ken Dobbins speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park. Seated, from left, are Harry L. Crisp II, Pastor Jim Rudolph, the Rev. Sam Roethemeyer, Jason Archer and Harry Rediger.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Dr. Ken Dobbins, left, president of Southeast Missouri State University, introduces Harry L. Crisp II, chief executive officer of Pepsi MidAmerica, at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015 for the company's new Cape Girardeau facility, Pepsi Depot, at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Dr. Ken Dobbins, left, president of Southeast Missouri State University, introduces Harry L. Crisp II, chief executive officer of Pepsi MidAmerica, at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015 for the company's new Cape Girardeau facility, Pepsi Depot, at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Harry L. Crisp II, chief executive officer of Pepsi MidAmerica, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Pepsi Depot, as Dr. Ken Dobbins listens, at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Harry L. Crisp II, chief executive officer of Pepsi MidAmerica, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Pepsi Depot, as Dr. Ken Dobbins listens, at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
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Pepsi MidAmerica formally becomes the first tenant in the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park with a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

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