(Moscow Mills, Mo., August 13, 2024) Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)—a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives
of adults with disabilities through employment—will host an open house on Wednesday, September 11, from 9
to 11 a.m. at their Lincoln County facility located at 245 College Campus Drive, Moscow Mills, Mo. 63362.
“Having purchased this building in May and preparing to begin a 10,000-square-foot expansion makes open
house a bit more exciting this year,” said BCI CEO Troy Compardo. “We invite everyone to join us for an
exclusive behind-the-scenes tour to see how we’re expanding to serve Lincoln County better and create more
employment opportunities for people with disabilities.”
In addition to a guided tour of the Moscow Mills organizational employment program, attendees can meet with
BCI’s competitive employment and Skills Center vocational training teams. These teams work with clients to
achieve and sustain competitive, integrated employment in the community.
“Connecting with our employment team is the first step,” said BCI Chief Program Officer of Employment
Services Matt Jannings. “Whether you're preparing to graduate high school or seeking a new opportunity, we
have an extensive network of hiring and training partners, and we’re eager to guide you through the process.”
BCI is one of Missouri’s largest and most innovative agencies for connecting individuals with disabilities to
meaningful employment. The nonprofit operates contract packaging facilities in St. Charles and Moscow Mills
that employ 230 employees and offer programs that support another 125 individuals who work in the
community annually.
On the other hand, BCI can be a vital resource for businesses that seek qualified workers. The organization
currently works with seven businesses that directly hire men and women with disabilities as partners in BCI’s
Skills Center vocational training program. Another 50 inclusively minded businesses have indicated they are
open to hiring BCI clients who match with them during the discovery and exploration job-search process.
“Our employment continuum uniquely positions us to assist businesses in strengthening their talent pipeline,”
said Jannings. “We currently have over 40 adults with disabilities who graduated from the BCI Skills Center
working at True Manufacturing in O’Fallon, and they are excelling. We invite any Lincoln County business
interested in inclusive hiring to come and talk with our team at the open house.”
Immediately before the event, BCI will recognize several local businesses, including Cuivre River Electric
Cooperative and Toyota Missouri, in a ribbon cutting to dedicate the plant’s new patio. The outdoor space
features handicapped-accessible tables and a shade pergola, providing BCI employees with a comfortable
setting for lunches and breaks. Thanks to the generous donations of labor, materials, and funds from these
companies, BCI opened the patio in July.
While the open house is free, advance registration is requested at https://BCIfallopenhouse2024.eventbrite.com.
For more information, contact Dee Gerstenkorn at (636) 875-5245.
About Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)
Founded in 1959, Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) provides innovative employment opportunities for people with
disabilities. Based at 200 Trade Center Dr. W in St. Peters, Mo., BCI employs 230 adults with disabilities
through its organizational employment program and supports more than 125 individuals annually with
employment services, vocational training, and follow-along services through its competitive employment
program and Skills Center. For more information, call (636) 875-5267 or visit https://www.boonecenter.com/.