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OzSBI announces 50% Mo. tax credits available for 2026 donations
The Ozarks Small Business Incubator has received 50% tax credits from the Missouri Department of Economic Development to help fund regional entrepreneurship initiatives and facility improvements. more
The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce recently held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Place Drink Co., 113 W. First St. in Willow Springs. Owners Melody Buse and Christine Collins, holding the scissors at center, opened the vintage-style coffee trailer with drive-up and walk-up service, covered outdoor seating and space for customers to gather. The business is located near the site of the former Horton Hotel, once a busy stop near the railroad tracks in downtown Willow Springs. Buse and Collins said they hope to create a welcoming place where residents can visit, relax and gather. The mobile trailer also is expected to appear at local events and festivals. Holding the ribbon during the Aug. 27 ceremony are chamber Director Kim McCormick, left, and board member Kim Albin.
Willow Springs Chamber welcomes new coffee trailer
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OzSBI to host small business grants workshop
Small business owners and entrepreneurs interested in grant funding are invited to attend “How to Find & Apply for Small Business Grants” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. more
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Ozarks Healthcare promotes Thompson to administrative director
Ozarks Healthcare has promoted Megan Thompson to administrative director of ambulatory operations. more
Chamber seeks sponsors, applicants for 2027 LEAD West Plains class
The Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors and preparing to open applications for its 2027 LEAD West Plains community leadership program. more
The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Howell County News for 25 years in business. During the recognition ceremony, chamber Treasurer Robert Hollis presented a commemorative plaque to current owners Ron and Amanda Mendez and their children. Chamber Director Kim McCormick also presented founder Kim Rich with a floral arrangement in recognition of her role in establishing the publication and operating it for 18 years. Also attending were Rich’s children, Holly Crosswhite and Heidi Wehmer, who grew up around the Howell County News office. The chamber congratulated the Mendez family, Rich and the Howell County News family on the publication’s 25-year milestone. Rich is center left in the front row, and Amanda Mendez is center right, with husband Ron behind her.
Howell County News celebrates 25 years
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The Farmer’s Daughter, 907 Front St. in Thayer, represented by owner Kristin Newman, left, has joined Ozarks Small Business Incubator as a Champion Member. The business, which opened in 2021, offers fresh meats, eggs, milk, dried goods, spices, household goods, seasonal produce and prepared meats. OzSBI Champion Members support the incubator’s programs for entrepreneurs and business owners across the region. The Farmer’s Daughter is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information about OzSBI membership, visit ozsbi.com/members or call 417-256-9724. With Newman is OzSBI CEO Heather Fisher.
Farmer’s Daughter latest OzSBI Champion
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Missouri median home price reaches $300,000 in July
Missouri’s real estate market recorded continued growth in sales prices and annual dollar volume in July, according to a new report from Missouri Realtors. more
Amelia Market to feature 40 women-owned businesses Sept. 12
The Amelia Network will host the sixth annual Amelia Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Ozarks Small Business Incubator, 408 Washington Ave., West Plains. more
Newly opened antique vendor The Bougie Beagle stands overflowing with more than 30 attendees during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Aug. 28. The shop is located at 530 E Main St., West Plains, and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays through Saturdays. Follow “Bougie Beagle LLC” on Facebook for updates and reels featuring Betty and Sassy, the shop’s namesakes who can also be seen in attendance. Front row, from left: Greater West Plains Chamber of Commerce ambassador Judy Ingalsbe, shop owner Christina Barcom, and chamber ambassador Shirley Butler.
Bougie Beagle fetches a full house
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Transforming Homes Across Howell County and the Ozarks
Whether modernizing an older property or building a custom home from the ground up, having a reliable, detail-oriented general contractor ensures every phase runs smoothly. Headquartered in West … more
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The Bookshop officially opened its doors to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 22. Owner and operator Jamie Stauffer, center, cuts the ribbon outside the new storefront at 4 Court Square in West Plains. Holding the ribbon are Mayor Mike Topliff, joined by his wife, Pam, on the left, and Chamber of Commerce ambassador Kathleen Hensley on the right. An estimated 50 people attended the grand opening. The business is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Robust crowd welcomes The Bookshop to Court Square
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Mtn. View Chamber director completes statewide management academy
Tanya Miller, executive director of the Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce, recently completed the CCEM Chamber Management Academy, a professional development program hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri. more
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Scott Schneider named VP at Truman State
Former West Plains resident Scott Schneider has been selected as Truman State University’s new vice president for administration and finance and chief operating officer. Prior to being named … more
Brylee Barnes of West Plains, left, and Mya Voyles of Eminence recently represented the Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative in the Missouri Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Highlights of the trip included motivational speakers, a visit to the International Spy Museum, and sightseeing of national monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial.
Area students attend Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
Brylee Barnes of West Plains and Mya Voyles of Eminence represented Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative during Missouri’s 63rd annual Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. The … more
Billy and Jessica Vanderbilt of Pomona, center, celebrate amid falling confetti after learning Ozark Federal Credit Union paid off their vehicle loan in full. The Aug. 6 surprise at OFCU's main branch in Poplar Bluff concluded the credit union's first "Big Loan Lift Off" promotion. Billy Vanderbilt, an OFCU member for three years, was randomly selected from more than 5,000 eligible entries. The initiative automatically entered members with qualifying auto and personal loans for a chance to win up to $10,000 toward their balance. "I was shocked because I didn’t even know about the contest," Billy Vanderbilt said in a press release. "What a blessing.” OFCU President and CEO Chad Wolfram noted the promotion is a way to improve members' financial health, adding that the credit union plans to host another drawing in December.
Credit union pays off Pomona couple’s vehicle loan
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, left, meets with Bill Charles, founder of Charles Tool Company, during a recent tour of the Shannon County manufacturing facility. The two discussed the company's work producing components for the aerospace, automotive and heavy machinery industries, as well as the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts on rural manufacturers.
Rep. Smith visits Eminence manufacturer during annual tour
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith recently visited Charles Tool Company to discuss the business's local manufacturing work and how the Working Families Tax Cuts have impacted rural operations. more
Ava nonprofit receives Summit Cares grant
DOCO Inc. Sheltered Workshop in Ava is among four Missouri nonprofits awarded grants through the 2026 Summit Cares Grant Program. more
Ozark Action receives $12,000 grant for housing
Ozark Action, headquartered in West Plains, will receive $12,000 through a grant program offered by Great Southern Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. more
Professional development workshops planned at OzSBI
The Ozarks Small Business Incubator will host three professional development workshops this fall at OzSBI, 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. more
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