Pepsi Depot groundbreaking

Fred Lynch

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Pepsi MidAmerica formally becomes the first tenant in the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park with a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

The panel for the ceremonial groud breaking of the Pepsi distribution plant set to be built in Cape Girardeau, prepare their speeches for the ceremony. Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, Harry L. Crisp II, Pastor Jim Rudolph, Reverend Sam Roethmeyer, Jason Archer, Harry Rediger (Carol Kellison)
Dr. Ken Dobbins, left, and Harry L. Crisp II talk after the groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park. (Fred Lynch)
A vintage Pepsi-Cola delivery truck was displayed at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park. (Fred Lynch)
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.

Dr. Ken Dobbins welcomes the crowd to the groundbreaking for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pastor Jim Rudolph presents the opening prayer at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park
Dr. Ken Dobbins speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park. Seated, from left, are Harry L. Crisp II, Pastor Jim Rudolph, the Rev. Sam Roethemeyer, Jason Archer and Harry Rediger.
Dr. Ken Dobbins, left, president of Southeast Missouri State University, introduces Harry L. Crisp II, chief executive officer of Pepsi MidAmerica, at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015 for the company's new Cape Girardeau facility, Pepsi Depot, at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park. (Fred Lynch)
Harry L. Crisp II, chief executive officer of Pepsi MidAmerica, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Pepsi Depot, as Dr. Ken Dobbins listens, at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.

Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Harry L. Crisp II, chief executive officer of Pepsi MidAmerica, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 3, 2015 for the company's new Cape Girardeau facility, Pepsi Depot, at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Missouri Department of Economic Development business development manager Jason Archer speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
Pepsi Depot groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer presents the closing prayer at a groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park.
A groundbreaking ceremony for Pepsi Depot included, from left, Danny Essner, Missouri Department of Economic Development business development manager Jason Archer, Dr. Ken Dobbins, Cape Girardeau city manager Scott Meyer, Cape Girardeau mayor Harry Rediger, Pepsi MidAmerica CEO Harry L. Crisp II, Pepsi MidAmerica executive vice president John Rains, senior vice president of sales and marketing Keith Dickens, and division general manager Justin Vetter, on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Greater Cape Girardeau Business Park. (Fred Lynch)
Pepsi truck at the groud breaking of the new Pepsi Distribution plant to be built in Jackson. (Carol Kellison)
Heavy Operating equipment waiting to be used Wednesday June 3, 2015 at the site for the new Pepsi Distruibution Center to be built in Jackson, Missouri. (Carol Kellison)
Dr. Kenneth Dobbins (left) and Harry L Crisp II have a friendly moment after the ceremonial ground breaking of the Pepsi Depot in Jackson, Missouri Wednesday June 3, 2015. (Carol Kellison)
The panel for the ceremonial groud breaking of the Pepsi Depot plant set to be built in Cape Girardeau. (fron left to right) Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, Harry L. Crisp II, Pastor Jim Rudolph, Reverend Sam Roethmeyer, Jason Archer, Harry Rediger (Carol Kellison)
Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, President of Southeast Missouri State University, hold the title of Master of Ceremonies at the ground breaking of the new Pepsi Depot on June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau. (Carol Kellison)
A large crowd gathrs at the site of the new Pepsi Depot in Cape Girardeau Wednesday, June3, 2015 for the ground breaking ceremonies. (Carol Kellison)
Dr. Kenneth Dobbins introduces Harry L. Crisp II at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Pepsi Depot in Cape Girardeau, Wed June 3, 2015. (Carol Kellison)
Harry L. Crisp II gives a thank you speech at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Pepsi Depot in Cape Girardeau, June 3, 2015. (Carol Kellison)
Mayor Harry Rediger gives a welcoming speech to the owners and employees of the new Pepsi Depot at the ground breaking ceremony Wednesday June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau. (Carol Kellison)
Reverend Sam Roethmeyer gives a blessing at the ground breaking ceremony of the new Pepsi Depot on Wednesday June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau. (Carol Kellison)
The golden shovels stand in wait at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Pepsi Depot on Wednesday June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau. (Carol Kellison)
Ground breaking ceremony at the site of the new Pepsi Depot June 3, 2015 in Cape Girardeau. (Carol Kellison)