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Independence council approves job retention grant for Rea and Associates

2902893 · April 9, 2025
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The Independence City Council on April 8 approved a job retention grant to keep Rea and Associates operating in the city and to support a planned $1.5 million office renovation expected to preserve about 30 jobs and add about 35 new positions.

The Independence City Council on April 8 adopted an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into a job retention grant agreement with Rea and Associates Inc., a local accounting and business advisory firm, after staff laid out the company’s expansion plans.

Jess, an economic development staff member, told the council Rea and Associates plans to consolidate offices into its Independence site at 6300 Rockside Road and invest roughly $1,500,000 in building upgrades. "They are looking to invest about $1,500,000 in upgrades to their building, which is at 6300 Rockside…

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