BusinessJuly 30, 2001

The Missouri Department of Economic Development's Rapid Response Team will provide help for employees involved in a layoff at Elder Manufacturing Co. in Dexter, Mo. Elder Manufacturing announced in May that about two-thirds of its operation -- the sewing and pressing sections will be shut down at Dexter and moved to a contract operation in Costa Rica. The move, which is scheduled to take place in August, will mean the loss of about 60 jobs...

The Missouri Department of Economic Development's Rapid Response Team will provide help for employees involved in a layoff at Elder Manufacturing Co. in Dexter, Mo.

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Elder Manufacturing announced in May that about two-thirds of its operation -- the sewing and pressing sections will be shut down at Dexter and moved to a contract operation in Costa Rica. The move, which is scheduled to take place in August, will mean the loss of about 60 jobs.

The company intends to maintain cutting and related operations in the Dexter plant.

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