Lafayette County Enterprises, Inc.

07/11/2019

Lafayette County Enterprises, Inc. will celebrate 45th years of operation with an open house on Wednesday, July 17th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments and tours of the facility will be provided.

04/30/2019

Lafayette County Enterprises (Higginsville) is hiring a part-time position. The position will be 20-25 hours per week. The individual will work at the workshop and fill in at the Concordia rest area when needed. Apply in person Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the workshop on 19th Street. Application deadline is Friday, May 10.

03/25/2019

Lafayette County Enterprises, Inc. is now hiring for a part-time staff position. The position will assist with production work and will rotate between the workshop and the rest area. Some weekend work is required. Please apply in person, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applications are due by Friday, April 5th.

11/26/2018

Lafayette County Enterprises, Inc. including Undiscovered Treasures will be closed Monday, November 26th because of inclement weather.

10/26/2018

We are open tomorrow-
Thrift Store-Undiscovered Treasures
Open Saturday, Oct. 27th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
10% off remaining Halloween and Fall Merchandise
10% off all kitchenware

09/10/2018

Lafayette County Enterprises, Inc.

Fall is in the air at Undiscovered Treasures! Stop in and see our fall items including Halloween costumes, decorations and more.

09/10/2018

Fall is in the air at Undiscovered Treasures! Stop in and see our fall items including Halloween costumes, decorations and more.

07/18/2018

Lafayette County Enterprises, Inc.

David and Chris were hard at work this week collecting recyclable materials from a couple of our community partners. A big "Thank You" to the Lexington R-V School District and Easy Chair Books in Lexington!

07/18/2018

David and Chris were hard at work this week collecting recyclable materials from a couple of our community partners. A big "Thank You" to the Lexington R-V School District and Easy Chair Books in Lexington!

05/30/2018

We are ready for summer at Undiscovered Treasures Resale and Variety Store! Stop by and check out our summer and swim wear! Located at 109 West 19th Street (Lafayette County Enterprises) in Higginsville, MO. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 😎

05/01/2018

UNDISCOVERED TREASURES
Resale and Variety Store
We offer quality items at wonderful prices. We are completely donation based. Our items are like our name - they are undiscovered treasures. We have a variety of items - clothes, furniture, kitchenware and collectibles. Come by, take a look and discover your own treasure. Open Monday though Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

04/09/2018

Recycling - We accept Aluminum cans, tin food cans, paper, cardboard, #1 & #2 plastics and food and beverage glass.

04/03/2018

What do we do at Lafayette County Enterprises? We do a lot of different types of jobs:
Janitorial at Concordia Rest Area
Thrift Store
Assembly
Packaging
Labeling
Collating
Sorting
Baling Recycle Items
We do work for companies like:
Croft Trailers
Milbank
Healthy Living
Taber’s
Old World Spice
Digital Ally, Inc.
Pratt Industries
Salem United Church of Christ
LCE is located at 109 W. 19th Street in Higginsville, Mo. For more information, please call 660.584.7232.

03/26/2018

Looking for a collectible? Clothing? Furniture? Check out Undiscovered Treasures Resale and Variety Store. We have a variety of items that will peak your interest. Come and take a look. You might be surprised what you find. We are open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every Tuesday we have a clothing bag sale - $2 per bag! We are located at 109 West 19th Street in Higginsville, Mo. Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook.

01/16/2018

Lafayette County Enterprises and Undiscovered Treasures will be closed Tuesday, January 16th due to the extremely cold temperature.

01/11/2018

Lafayette County Enterprises and Undiscovered Treasures will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 11th due to the weather.

12/28/2017

Lafayette County Enterprises will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2018 for New Year's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd. Have a safe and prosperous new year!!!

12/21/2017

Lafayette County Enterprises will be closed Friday, December 22nd and Monday, December 25th for Christmas. Happy Holidays!!

12/09/2017

had amazing Christmas party yesterday with Santa and Mrs Santa and Jesse the comfort dog coming to share the experience! Everyone was grateful...

11/19/2017

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Lafayette County and Undiscovered Treasures. We will be closed Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving. Please have a safe and happy holiday.🦃

11/19/2017

Just a friendly reminder that we have changed the hours of our recycling lot. The hours are Monday at 8 a.m. to Friday at 3 p.m. and closed on weekends and holidays. We were becoming a trash lot instead of a recycling lot. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

10/25/2017

Lafayette County Enterprises, Inc.

10/25/2017

Lafayette County Enterprises, Inc.'s cover photo

10/13/2017

Undiscovered Treasures

Every Tuesday we will be having a BAG SALE on clothing. It's $2.00 for whatever clothing you can stuff into your bag. We will provide the bags for you. We have men's clothing, women's clothing and kids clothing. Come see us on Tuesday and get a real bargin for $2.00 on clothing!!!

08/16/2017

SOLD!!!

PRICE REDUCED!!!!!

Lafayette County Enterprises in Higginsville is selling their 2016 S**g Tiger Cat zero turn lawnmower. It has 152 hours on it and it has a 26.5 HP Kohler engine, 61 inch cut. It's in great shape and just broke in. Price is $7000 or OBO. Only used one summer then LCE wasn't awarded the mowing contract again.

It can be seen at 109 W 19th Street in Higginsville or call Norman Brunkhorst, Executive Director, at 660-584-7232.

07/25/2017

Help Wanted

Supervisor Position @ Concordia Rest Area

Looking for an individual to help with and supervise disabled individuals with janitorial services at the Concordia Rest Area. Includes working inside and outside. Schedule would include days and weekends working a 10 hour day. For more information contact Lafayette County Enterprises at 109 W 19th St., Higginsville, MO. Or call 660-584-7232 or email questions to [email protected].

01/26/2017

Job Opening:

Please send resume to: Suzanne Smith, Board President at [email protected]. Resumes must be submitted by February 10, 2017.

Lafayette County Enterprises

JOB TITLE: Executive Director

DIRECTLY ACCOUNTABLE TO: Lafayette County Enterprises (LCE) Board of Directors

SALARY: $45,000.00/year

EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist Board of Directors in establishing sound policy and procedures to allow LCE to effectively meet its primary mission of providing employment opportunities to persons with disabilities in Lafayette County.

2. Establish and work closely with various committees of the Board to assure adequate planning and resources for programs, facilities and staff to maximize the quality of services provided.

3. Perform all administrative functions (i.e. Strategic planning, organization, control and evaluation of accounting/insurance, personnel maintenance and program services.

4. Prepare and maintain in a timely manner all reports and documentation required in conformance with all local, state and federal laws ie: A. Annual registration with Secretary of State B. Department of Labor (DOL) Fair Labor Standards Amendment 14©certificate renewal and ongoing/routine support documentation. C. Department of Education annual certification renew D. Department of Mental Health Medicaid Waiver annual contract renewal and biannual re-certification with ongoing support documentation. E. Maintain safety program that meets all Standards in compliance with the Occupational Standards and Health Administration (OSHA)

5. Oversee the development and maintenance of the fiscal affairs of L (i.e. budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, work records, contracts financial reports).

6. Insure that LCE has a risk protection program adequate to preserve its assets. Maintain assets such as building, equipment and inventory in a clean and orderly manner.

7. Oversee the development and maintenance of the fiscal affairs of LCE (i.e. budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, work records, payroll, contracts, financial reports).

8. Insure adequate supervision of all staff and employees with disabilities.

9. Accept applications for employment in accordance with LCE policy and procedures.

10. Recruit, hire and orient staff to maintain adequate supervision of employees and contract activities. Insure that all staff receives the necessary ongoing training and support to allow them to meet LCE’s mission and the needs of the staff, employees and contractors.

11. Recruit new employees and be the official liaison with the representatives of the Lafayette County Board of Sheltered Services, Department of Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Public Schools, Department of Mental Health and other approved agencies making referrals or providing other types of assistance.

12. Coordinate shop operations to insure safe, healthful and orderly working conditions that meet all federal standards as required by OSHA.

13. Maintain a maintenance program which will protect the equipment, property, and facility investments of the corporation.

14. Provide leadership by setting a positive example for staff and employees in the areas of: a. attendance, punctuality b. diligent work effort as a member of the team c. compliance with all rules and regulations of the workshop

15. Provide a written monthly report to the Board of Directors including a minimum of the following information: financial, sales, progress of staff and employee programs, and general condition of the workshop operation.

16. Maintain effective and appropriate customer and contractor satisfaction and relations.

17. Price and bid of all contracts as authorized and within approved bidding guidelines.

18. Be LCE’s liaison and cooperate with other agencies serving the developmentally disabled.

19. Maintain an effective Public Relations program:

A. Inform parents/guardians/community members of workshop news.
B. Inform media and community of workshop activites, needs and accomplishments.
C. Maintain a positive relationship with workshop benefactors (i.e. SB40 Board, customers, legislators, state sheltered workshop association, etc.).

20. Ensure growth and stability for the future of the workshop through research and implementation of new programs, jobs, etc.

21. All other responsibilities and authorities inherently associated with a marketing/administrative position.

Any directives given by the Board of Directors, either verbal or in writing shall take precedence over anything stated in the job description.

Please send resume to: Suzanne Smith, Board President at [email protected].

12/19/2016

Lafayette County Enterprises and Undiscovered Treasures will be closed tomorrow, Monday, December 19th due to inclement weather.

06/03/2016

What Matters Most Campaign

What Matters Most Campaign

A very powerful piece by the parent of a person with a disability who works in a sheltered setting, discussing just how important the opportunity to work is for her child.

04/15/2016

MASWM

MASWM

MASWM Members and Friends, Please take a moment through the below link to email Congress regarding WIOA Proposed rules. This makes a total of three Action items we need to do to help ACCSES fight Congress on these issues. - Jim Guyre

03/09/2016

Good Afternoon!!! Just wanted to remind everyone that we do RECYCLING!!! We can recycle just about anything. So when you have Spring Fever to clean stuff out, please keep us in mind. Instead of throwing stuff away, maybe we can help the environment by recycling it. Give us a call if you have any questions.

02/25/2016

Lafayette County Enterprises, Inc.

Lafayette County Enterprises, Inc.

Weather is going to get better and everyone is going to get Spring fever and start cleaning things out. Please remember us here at Lafayette County Enterprises!!! We recycle almost everything. We also have a Thrift Store for those unwanted items that are just too good to throw away. We would be glad to take those things off of your hands. Give us a call today if you have any questions.

02/25/2016

Weather is going to get better and everyone is going to get Spring fever and start cleaning things out. Please remember us here at Lafayette County Enterprises!!! We recycle almost everything. We also have a Thrift Store for those unwanted items that are just too good to throw away. We would be glad to take those things off of your hands. Give us a call today if you have any questions.

12/29/2015

We will be closed tomorrow due to unsafe road conditions. Stay safe and we will see you Wednesday.