Heartland Industries Inc.

06/17/2026

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming a group of young adults from St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church to Heartland Industries!

During their visit, the students learned more about how sheltered workshops create meaningful employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities while getting a firsthand look at Heartland’s day-to-day operations. They spent time exploring different workstations, helping serve snacks during break time and connecting with Heartland employees over lunch.

Most importantly, the visit provided an opportunity for everyone to share stories, learn from one another and build new connections. We’re grateful to Director of Youth Ministry Conner Havrilla and the students for taking the time to learn more about our mission and our employees.

06/16/2026

Heartland Industries Receives Funding from the St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources!

At its May board meeting, the St. Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources (DD Resources) approved a $61,368 investment in Heartland Industries’ employment program.

In FY27, DD Resources approved $7,654,593 in total community investments supporting almost 1,600 individuals and families across St. Louis City. These publicly funded services helped residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live more independently in an inclusive community that maximizes individual abilities.

Learn more about DD Resources at STLDD.org.

06/10/2026

At Heartland, we’re constantly looking for opportunities to better support our employees.

Recently, Dr. John Bruno conducted two training sessions with our staff. As a nationally recognized expert in the field of neurodiversity, he shared valuable insights and strategies to help our team provide the highest level of support to our employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Opportunities like these help us continue building a workplace where every employee is supported, valued and empowered to succeed.

Thank you, Dr. Bruno!

05/29/2026

We’re here to announce and congratulate our April Brag Tag winners! 🎉

At Heartland Industries, we recognize team members who go the extra mile through our Brag Tag program. Traditional Brag Tags are awarded to those who are seen going above and beyond while setting a great example for those around them. Perfect Attendance Brag Tag recipients are recognized for attending each of their scheduled shifts throughout the month.

This month, please join us in celebrating:
⭐️ Debbie B - Traditional Brag Tag Winner
⭐️ Brad D - Perfect Attendance Brag Tag Winner

Debbie and Brad, your commitment, kindness and willingness to support those around you does not go unnoticed! Thank you for helping make Heartland such a wonderful place to work each day.

Join us in the comments to celebrate our April winners!

05/27/2026

When it comes to production partners, you could choose anyone. But today, we’d like to introduce you to The Heartland Distinction.

To us, The Heartland Distinction is about far more than the services we offer. It’s the care our employees bring to every project, the teamwork that empowers our production floor and the pride that goes into delivering quality results for our partners each day.

From shrink wrapping and printing to bulk mailing and bindery services, our team is committed to helping businesses while creating meaningful employment opportunities for intellectually challenged adults and those with other disabilities in our community.

We’re proud of the work we do and the people who make it possible.

Learn more about our mission today by visiting https://heartlandindustries.org/making-a-difference/.

05/21/2026

On May 1st, two beloved Heartland staff members retired. Chris and Don Consiglio retired together after long, successful careers serving our employees. Chris had 16 years of service and Don had 12 years.

Laughter and tears of joy were shared throughout the day as they were celebrated. The daylong event was filled with fun, great food, storytelling and memories spanning multiple decades.

Chris and Don, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for your years of service and commitment to the mission of Heartland Industries. Enjoy your well-earned retirement!

05/13/2026

Watch out for that crane! 🏗️

Three old, outdated and broken-down rooftop HVAC units were replaced at Heartland in early April.

These new units will help employees and staff stay comfortable year-round as they go about their days providing world-class packaging and assembly services to our valued customers.

We’d like to share our sincere gratitude to the Productive Living Board of St. Louis County, for making this project possible through their generous support.

05/07/2026

Fredbird joined the Heartland Industries lineup last week to celebrate the conclusion of our big Spring Sports Raffle! ⚾️

Our employees love Fredbird, and as you can see, are huge St. Louis Cardinals fans! He brings great joy and fun every time he visits. (And of course, a little bit of mischief!)

Many thanks to the St. Louis Cardinals organization for their support of Heartland through the years. And extra special thanks to Fredbird for making this day such a home run for everyone. That’s a winner!

To learn more about Heartland’s culture and how you can make a difference, visit https://heartlandindustries.org/about-heartland-industries/ today.

04/28/2026

It’s time to celebrate our March Brag Tag winners!

Heartland’s Brag Tag program recognizes team members in two ways. Our Traditional Brag Tag celebrates those who go above and beyond, while our Perfect Attendance Brag Tag recognizes those who attend each of their scheduled shifts.

This month, we’re proud to recognize:

⭐️ Cindy H - Traditional Brag Tag Winner
⭐️ Diane T - Perfect Attendance Brag Tag Winner

Your hard work, dedication and positive attitudes help make Heartland a stronger, more supportive place for everyone. We’re so grateful for all that you do and the example you set each day.

Help us congratulate our March winners in the comments!

04/23/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for the support of Christ Prince of Peace Parish Knights of Columbus Council #12986.

On behalf of Heartland Industries, Executive Director Mike Macauley was honored to accept a generous donation from the group. Before the presentation, members of the Knights, including Grand Knight Tom Henning, spent time touring Heartland to learn more about our mission and those we serve.

Moments like these are powerful reminders of what can happen when community comes together with a shared purpose. Their support helps us continue creating safe, meaningful and dignified employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Thank you to the all the Knights of Council #12986 for your generosity, time and commitment to making a lasting impact.

If you’re interested in learning more about Heartland Industries or ways to get involved, connect with us today at https://heartlandindustries.org/.

The mission of Heartland Industries, Inc. is to provide quality contract packaging business services to each of our customers.