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Horsepower Drive

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. President and CEO Masanobu (Matt) Kurushima cuts a ceremonial ribbon Tuesday morning during a dedication event for the newly completed 285th Street project creating paved access to the factory’s loading docks and a public southbound entry ramp onto Highway 71 at the south edge of Maryville.

The $2.2 million construction effort, funded by Kawasaki and named Horsepower Drive, was hailed as an example of model corporate citizenship by government and economic development officials, including state Rep. Allen Andrews and state Sen. Dan Hegeman, also pictured here (wearing sports coats) at center left and center right.