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BCI Celebrates Lincoln County Expansion with Ribbon-Cutting and Visit from Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe


Officials from across Missouri joined Gov. Mike Kehoe July 15 to commemorate the expansion of Boone Center Inc.’s (BCI) Lincoln County location. Those present included (from left) Tim Poepsel, executive director of Empac Group and MASWM president; Lynne Schlosser, MASWM legislative consultant; Rob Libera, executive director of Lafayette Industries and MASWM past president; Jon Edgar, sales manager, Project CU; Gov. Kehoe; Heather Foster, Project CU compliance officer; BCI CEO Troy Compardo; Vicki James, Lafayette Industries chief advancement officer; and Katie Jones, BCI chief program officer for Organizational Employment and Advocacy.
Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) in Troy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 15 to celebrate the expansion of its Lincoln County facility. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined the celebration, offering remarks in support of Missouri’s Extended Employment Sheltered Workshops and the important role organizations like BCI play in empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful work.

The expansion added 10,000 square feet of warehouse space to BCI’s existing 23,000-square-foot facility in Moscow Mills, enhancing the nonprofit’s ability to meet growing customer demand, streamline operations, and create additional job opportunities for individuals with disabilities across the region.

During his visit, Governor Kehoe toured BCI’s packaging facility and met with local business, economic development, and workforce leaders from Lincoln County. He also spoke directly to BCI team members with disabilities, expressing his admiration for the pride, dedication, and value they bring to their work each day.

“It was an honor to welcome the governor to this milestone event,” said BCI CEO Troy Compardo. “We’re grateful for the strong city, county, and state support as we continue our mission to provide purpose and opportunity for adults of all abilities. This expansion allows us to grow that impact.”

For more information about BCI’s contract packaging services and all of its employment programs for people with disabilities, please visit www.boonecenter.com.