Swift Prepared Foods, a consumer packaged-goods company and subsidiary of JBS USA in Columbia, announced it will be building a new Italian meats and charcuterie production facility. This expansion represents a $200 million investment and will bring 251 new jobs to the region.

The company chose Columbia for its strategic location, business-friendly environment, the ability to access raw material, and leverage partnerships with their existing assets.

For its expansion, Swift Prepared Foods used the Missouri Works program, an incentive tool to help companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation. The company is also partnering with Missouri One Start to provide tailored recruitment assistance to meet the company’s specific workforce needs. Missouri One Start’s professional training network ensures companies have the right workforce with the right skillset when they need it.